Reading in the Saddle: A HILARIOUS and UNEXPECTED Adventure

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  • @injest1928
    @injest1928 Před rokem +139

    Why did the knight ride his horse to the library?
    To return his book with honour!

  • @kepanoid
    @kepanoid Před rokem +303

    Jason, have you considered doing an audiobook version? I, and many others, like the sound of your voice. It's melodic, and you speak very clearly. And "read by the author" would be a major selling point, too.

    • @ModernKnight
      @ModernKnight  Před rokem +222

      I'll try to find time to make an audiobook.

    • @ducthman4737
      @ducthman4737 Před rokem +56

      And it would be much easier on horseback.

    • @injest1928
      @injest1928 Před rokem +17

      @@ModernKnight you could find time by recording it while you ride.

    • @amelinabellemont2722
      @amelinabellemont2722 Před rokem +12

      Oooh yes, audio books are my go to while I sew (as my full time job) - please consider it!

    • @RedDeadSakharine
      @RedDeadSakharine Před rokem +6

      @@ModernKnightThat would be awesome! I'd buy that in a heartbeat!

  • @MesaperProductions
    @MesaperProductions Před rokem +82

    "It is quite difficult to read. A book. On a horse." - Jason Kingsley OBE

  • @lesleyohanlon209
    @lesleyohanlon209 Před rokem +29

    Your horse definitely has a sense of humour. "Stand still and look pretty whilst he reads a book? I don't think so!"

  • @injest1928
    @injest1928 Před rokem +88

    Wow, this is truly the definition of multitasking! Not only is the author reading his book, but he's also riding a horse! This is such an impressive display of skill and focus. Hats off to you, sir! 🤠📚🐎

    • @injest1928
      @injest1928 Před rokem +13

      My GPT promp for the above comment:
      Write a comment that may get a lot of likes on a CZcams video that has a man reading his new book while riding a horse

    • @ModernKnight
      @ModernKnight  Před rokem +14

      lol

  • @maylisthevenot4518
    @maylisthevenot4518 Před rokem +18

    Ghost is like : what, usually you ask me to run while you play with spears and swords, and now you ask me to stay still ? Don't understand humans... 😁

  • @MikaelKKarlsson
    @MikaelKKarlsson Před rokem +10

    Ghost: I am a warhorse, not a librarian dangit!

  • @LynneFarr
    @LynneFarr Před rokem +4

    Just rewatched this short video and noticed another aspect of Jason's interpretation of the Chivalric Code. Saying please to your horse. Pretty cool!

  • @canadianeh4792
    @canadianeh4792 Před rokem +55

    Audible should have sponsored this episode. I listen to e-books while I ride all the time.

    • @injest1928
      @injest1928 Před rokem +3

      Me too! Takes the monotony out of it after being married for 32 years.

    • @yukononun
      @yukononun Před rokem +2

      @@injest1928 You find that monotonous? Interesting. My fiancée and I are still having a blast after 16 years.
      I guess it's how you look at it.

    • @injest1928
      @injest1928 Před rokem +1

      @yukononun for the first 16 years, we were having a blast, too. All that changed after he passed. 😢🪦

    • @EmeraldVideosNL
      @EmeraldVideosNL Před rokem

      I actually think this channel not being sponsored is what makes it such a breath of fresh air among all the creators nowadays advertising anything they get paid for, on top of all the adds that YT puts in the videos. It's getting ridiculous.

  • @bamereg
    @bamereg Před rokem +33

    This is too funny :D I hope you and Ghost went for a canter.

    • @ModernKnight
      @ModernKnight  Před rokem +22

      We had a fun ride out after this, the cloak worked well.

  • @annakobuk3618
    @annakobuk3618 Před rokem +3

    Meanwhile Ghost: My goodness, he has gone crazy. I'll dance a little to get these crazy thoughts of his out. 😂🐎

  • @deborahdanhauer8525
    @deborahdanhauer8525 Před rokem +12

    Ghost had way too much energy that day for standing still. He was pouncing! Lol
    I wish you well with your book and will buy one ASAP!❤️🤗🐝

  • @SamuraiJames
    @SamuraiJames Před rokem +7

    Jason Kingsley: Reads a book while riding a horse at the same time.
    Me: Trips while trying to walk and chew gum at the same time.
    That's a great excerpt and has my interest. Looking forward to getting the book!

    • @macgaming001
      @macgaming001 Před rokem

      Or more appropriately, man rides horse, then reads book.
      Love your channel and I'll add you book to my birthday list

  • @donnastewart-vega1673
    @donnastewart-vega1673 Před rokem +3

    Love Ghost antics. He's a marvelous boy.

  • @Minty1337
    @Minty1337 Před rokem +2

    nearby paroling knight: "hey! no reading and riding!"

  • @christinemerritt974
    @christinemerritt974 Před rokem +3

    What a Handsome Boy he is❤❤!

  • @LynneFarr
    @LynneFarr Před rokem +13

    Really looking forward to the discussion of the two aspects of chivalry he introduced. I think in the US, there are regional and generational differences as well.

  • @annakhjelm146
    @annakhjelm146 Před rokem +9

    I often listen to audio books when riding alone, but always with earphones on 😂
    My horse got very disteacted the one time I forgot to check if my earphons were plugded in 😂 she kept trying to twist and turn to see who tge heck was talking and how they had sneeked up on her 😆😂

    • @betterthanrubies2462
      @betterthanrubies2462 Před 11 měsíci +1

      That's really funny, I've never actually thought about reading a book while riding my horse (or listening to an audio book but I don't ever do that anyways lol) but now I kinda want to try it!

  • @brocktoon8
    @brocktoon8 Před rokem +2

    Ghost is an absolutely beautiful soul! I will look for your book, it sounds fascinating!

  • @lextalionis0
    @lextalionis0 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Ghost isn't a horse, he's a ham. Loves showing off

  • @karenaubrey5737
    @karenaubrey5737 Před rokem +21

    If you skip chapters and find a passage about the gallent warhorses I bet Ghost would settle down and listen to the story!

  • @timnathuer6283
    @timnathuer6283 Před rokem +1

    Oh how cute ghost is🥰" huuuu here I am! Don't you see what fancy things I am doing here? Huuuu don't you ignore me up there! "

  • @tobyjohnson-ellis7897
    @tobyjohnson-ellis7897 Před rokem +5

    Love seeing Ghost excited about the book too 😁

  • @7Cherubim
    @7Cherubim Před rokem +12

    I think the way you are wanting to live is wonderful. I try to do my hardest to follow similar ways, and I admire your efforts to keep alive a better way to act alive in this world infested with bad manners.

    • @hellgeist_
      @hellgeist_ Před rokem +2

      Wealth and privilege certainly helps factilitate such lifestyles - just sayin

    • @7Cherubim
      @7Cherubim Před rokem +2

      @@hellgeist_ Jason Kingsley has worked very hard to get where he is, and that aside his ethos is one we could follow privileged or not.

    • @scottanastasi2527
      @scottanastasi2527 Před rokem +1

      @@hellgeist_ True but many don't have that excuse. Feet on seats on public transport. Littering. Little tiny manifestations of people with incredibly weak character.

  • @antoinettehatchell2052
    @antoinettehatchell2052 Před rokem +2

    LOL! that was brilliant! will be ordering the book... cant stop laughing!

  • @BrianDaleNeeley
    @BrianDaleNeeley Před rokem +1

    It doesn't appear that Ghost is much of a bibliophile. He looks like he would much rather MOVE than be an easy chair by the fire. It gave me a good chuckle. Give him an apple for being a good sport.

  • @knightshousegames
    @knightshousegames Před rokem +1

    "Do not Read and Ride"
    - Medieval PSA Campaign

  • @lievenpetersen
    @lievenpetersen Před rokem +3

    1:04 This almost feels like meme material :D

  • @SierraNovemberKilo
    @SierraNovemberKilo Před rokem +8

    Fabulous. Ghost clearly wondering what all this reading thing is. It's time to play! I'm impressed you kept a steady voice, read, rode and communicated with Ghost whilst attending to filming/phography all at the same time.

  • @schneedrachin
    @schneedrachin Před rokem +2

    I love story time, and I love horseys, this was ultra cuuuuuuuuuuuuute for me

  • @rameyzamora1018
    @rameyzamora1018 Před rokem +2

    Goodness. Everybody's a critic! Seriously, this is splendid. Book in my future.

  • @injest1928
    @injest1928 Před rokem +12

    Why did the knight bring a book on horseback? He wanted to study chivalry on the go!

  • @vivianevans8323
    @vivianevans8323 Před rokem +2

    Ghost is fantastic! Now i can't wait to find out if I'll find 'Good Boy' sprinkled across the printed book pages ... !

  • @kearnsey64
    @kearnsey64 Před rokem +4

    THAT was hilarious!! Ghost was having no part in this and just wanted to go!

  • @peters7413
    @peters7413 Před rokem +2

    Wow..... Is it just me....or is the eyes on the horse really nice...he looks in the camera... 🙃

  • @innocentBystander19
    @innocentBystander19 Před měsícem +1

    You should consider an audio version if you haven't already, with you as narrator. I find your voice quite relaxing, and your enthusiasm for the material makes it feel genuine.

  • @maikelpavin
    @maikelpavin Před rokem +15

    Nice to know about It! Chivalry is an amazing subject...Soon your book will be on my bookshelf side by side with Thomas Mallory, Howard Pyle, Rules for a Knight, Xenophon, Ivanhoe and many others!

  • @jajnaa4395
    @jajnaa4395 Před rokem +1

    O help I am dying....😂the videotitle already made me burst out laughing, but seeing the combi of a knight with a book on a stunningly beautiful stallion who just wants to show off.... hahaahaaa! Good boy Ghost. And I am definitly curious about the book!

  • @Poodleinacan
    @Poodleinacan Před rokem +18

    Ok, but was it also written on horseback? 😂

  • @DeepsongProductions
    @DeepsongProductions Před rokem +1

    Cool... you still have your beautiful horse!
    Cheers MHTV

  • @Ganpignanus
    @Ganpignanus Před rokem +1

    you two are so funny. it looks like an excellent book and i look forward to reading it.

  • @williamsurname4669
    @williamsurname4669 Před rokem +1

    Ghost is so charismatic.

  • @gohawks3571
    @gohawks3571 Před rokem +2

    You did better than me!😂
    Th
    The
    No, Thank y
    Dangit! Oh and wind too!
    Thank you for your support
    Darnit, this isn't the real first page!🤣

  • @keltoi8357
    @keltoi8357 Před rokem +1

    Thanks so much! You made my day! I lead a pen&paper RPG group and there's allways discussions whether to learn from books or scrolls while on a horse or not. I say it's impossible, they say it would be no problem. None of them is nearly as skilled a horesman as you are. Next time I'll show them this video. No further arguments.

  • @kawadashogo8258
    @kawadashogo8258 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Hey, Ghost waved at us! Haha this was a great little video.

  • @earnestwanderer2471
    @earnestwanderer2471 Před rokem +1

    I have no idea what you said, too busy watching Ghost. What a wonderful equine.

  • @PleaseNThankYou
    @PleaseNThankYou Před rokem +1

    Eye candy AND being read to. The good life!

  • @SpitfireLionheart
    @SpitfireLionheart Před rokem +2

    Congratulations!

  • @CompleteAnimation
    @CompleteAnimation Před rokem

    Ghost has no time for reading! He's a horse of action!

  • @midsummerKNlGHT
    @midsummerKNlGHT Před rokem +3

    i am bing watching your entire channel in the upcoming days, FYI ^^
    i'll grab that book too sooner or later XD

  • @a_921
    @a_921 Před rokem +1

    You think the horse was thinking "Hey, he is all focused on that...thing! Lemme see if I can get him to focus on me. ME!" ? :)

  • @injest1928
    @injest1928 Před rokem +17

    Don't let the Bailiff catch you reading and riding!

  • @LynneFarr
    @LynneFarr Před 11 měsíci +1

    Short Countdown now. Jason, the Modern Knight, has talked about his book in a few interviews. Sounds really worth reading. Officially available July 18th.

  • @smallbeard
    @smallbeard Před rokem +1

    This sample is more than enough to get me hooked, honestly.
    But I might just be baited in by the presentation on horseback.
    Seriously though, I'm really looking forwards to getting this book!

  • @Cinnder
    @Cinnder Před rokem +1

    I look forward to it!

  • @xxlCortez
    @xxlCortez Před rokem +1

    Plot twist: "Good boy" wasn't meant for the horse, it's also in the book.

  • @CindyWong-tt6go
    @CindyWong-tt6go Před rokem +1

    Love it ! 🥰

  • @mysticmeadow9116
    @mysticmeadow9116 Před rokem +19

    As it is becoming increasingly hard to raise young men of good moral fiber, I think it would behoove every father to buy this book for their son(s).

    • @injest1928
      @injest1928 Před rokem +6

      It would keep them from horsing around

    • @primadeluxe4910
      @primadeluxe4910 Před rokem +5

      Your joking right? Men of today are far more moral than before.

    • @primadeluxe4910
      @primadeluxe4910 Před rokem +1

      @@valandil7454 Your right, men of the past WOULD be disgusted with the men of today. Probably mostly with the fact that most men of today are unwilling to mercilessly rape their wives, beat their children, own slaves, brush their teeth, bathe regularly, treat animals humanely, do not rape and pillage conquered nations. They'd be disgusted at how highly today's men value reading and writing, how men value their daughters for more than bargaining chips, how today's men have mastered science to the point of basically wielding magic. They would be disgust with the modern day rule of law that says innocent until proven guilty, or our denial for the presence of witches, and lack of desire to burn innocent people alive.
      History books CANNOT paint an accurate picture of just how much life sucked in the past. To desire the past is to desire regression.

    • @Lenn869
      @Lenn869 Před rokem

      @@primadeluxe4910 dickless obedience and subservience does not equate to morality

  • @acolyte1951
    @acolyte1951 Před rokem +1

    This is why they recommended warriors to master the sword than the pen!

  • @toryistatertot5394
    @toryistatertot5394 Před rokem +1

    I don't know which is better... You reading that book or Ghost dancing about. I could watch Ghost all day but would also love an audio book of your reading. Great quality. Looking forward to getting the book.

  • @shadowofhawk55
    @shadowofhawk55 Před rokem +7

    I cannot wait for my copy to come. The mind of a successful and glorious man put to ink and paper.

  • @bcaye
    @bcaye Před rokem +1

    Ghost is absolutely fabulous and you are great for not pushing him past his bounds.

  • @angeljamais8541
    @angeljamais8541 Před rokem

    You really need to record that into an audiobook. Your voice accent and enunciation are perfect for that.

  • @eatenbyghouls1849
    @eatenbyghouls1849 Před rokem +18

    If you do an audio book, do it in its entirety on a horse

    • @ModernKnight
      @ModernKnight  Před rokem +8

      lol, probably impractical.

    • @knightshousegames
      @knightshousegames Před rokem +1

      "...And when following a chivalric-- Good Boy....Good Boy....And when following a--" *loud neigh* "......And when following--" *sound of hooves clopping on the ground over and over, wrustling sounds* "

  • @ChrisSunHwa
    @ChrisSunHwa Před rokem +1

    Yes, Ghost is indeed absolutely marvelous! 🤍🤍🤍

  • @johnguss6087
    @johnguss6087 Před rokem +1

    😂 I love horses!

  • @widgren87
    @widgren87 Před rokem +7

    I won't lie and say I will certainly buy that book but I might in the future.
    Also anytime I hear an animal, any animal really, named Ghost I always add "And the Darkness" in my head. And now I'll have to go and dig out my copy of the movie responsible for that aka"The Ghost and the Darkness"...
    Looking forward to the next video.

  • @kathleenorr9237
    @kathleenorr9237 Před rokem +2

    Am looking forward to your book…maybe not as much as Ghost 😂

  • @resurgam_b7
    @resurgam_b7 Před rokem +3

    Ghost was ready to get moving! Enough calm reading, let's gallop across the fields 😂

  • @jericoliz
    @jericoliz Před rokem

    Awesome about the book! I just ordered it as there are no independent booksellers near me. Can't wait to read it!

  • @edspace.
    @edspace. Před rokem

    This sounds like a fascinating book and an impressive skill to read while riding, well beyond my skill.
    I'd only ever heard of stories of people reading while riding (not all of which are suitable for CZcams's delicate sensibilities) and not all of them true, as far as I can tell Abraham Lincoln never read the Bible while riding his horse but recited verses he said it helped him de-stress and reflect on the beauty of the world.
    That said his riding is supposedly what led to a popular misconception about him, namely that he didn't wear underwear, this rumour supposedly started when he was inspecting the troops on horseback and his trousers fell down and brought some underwear with it (his coat kept everything covered of course), after making his inspections he rode up to General Grant, the two exchanged salutes and Grant took over the parade while Lincoln rode off.
    I've only seen one account of this in a documentary on the American Civil War.
    Whether this happened to Lincoln or not, I hope this doesn't happen to anyone while riding.

  • @pablocamargo8744
    @pablocamargo8744 Před rokem +1

    His hair in the wind are majestic

  • @szbyzan
    @szbyzan Před rokem +1

    Ghost is gorgeous

  • @roselinethornguard1156

    I so wish I could get a copy of your amazing new book.

  • @melissaperry2363
    @melissaperry2363 Před rokem +5

    Warlords saying you didn't saddle me to stand still let's g!

  • @LuxisAlukard
    @LuxisAlukard Před rokem +4

    If you want to read book on a horseback, you need to roll d20

  • @mwhyte1979
    @mwhyte1979 Před rokem +2

    You have such a fun life. :)

  • @daverage4729
    @daverage4729 Před rokem +5

    All audiobooks need to be read from horseback! 😆😆😆

  • @EzekielDeLaCroix
    @EzekielDeLaCroix Před rokem +1

    This is literally the equivalent of reading your phone while driving your car.

  • @JackyHeijmans
    @JackyHeijmans Před rokem +1

    😂 If I come across it, I will buy it. I love both you and Ghost!

  • @geoffboxell9301
    @geoffboxell9301 Před rokem +1

    You 'n yer 'orse: you make I larf!

  • @JerryB507
    @JerryB507 Před rokem +1

    Perhaps you should have given Ghost a couple of laps around the paddock before trying to read the opening page.
    Cheers.

  • @thefastestfox1
    @thefastestfox1 Před rokem +1

    you seem like a nice bloke, thank you for your vids

  • @The_Hasty_Ent
    @The_Hasty_Ent Před rokem +1

    Chivalry makes me think of Don Quixote. Definitely not saying Jason is Bonkers though

  • @AslansMane88
    @AslansMane88 Před rokem

    British itinerant preacher George Whitfield used to read on his horseback trips from the New England to Georgia colonies. Five times.
    I have no idea how he managed to read on horseback.

    • @ModernKnight
      @ModernKnight  Před rokem +1

      bigger font size helps and a steady plodding horse! I have no idea of his riding skills but we do read of travelling horses that just plod along following the trail with little to no imput from the rider.

  • @QuentinStephens
    @QuentinStephens Před rokem +5

    Now come on, we need Ghost doing a full rear up and you holding the book Excalibur-style! :) I'm looking forward to getting my copy and learning even more from you.

  • @texasbeast239
    @texasbeast239 Před rokem +1

    In the book mini-series "The Stone of Tymora" by R.A. Salvatore, young ward Maimun supposedly reads multiple history volumes on horseback behind his guardian Perrault one summer. I have to call "hogwash" on that, now. 😁

  • @medievaldruidess
    @medievaldruidess Před rokem

    If all went by the code it would be a better world. Can't wait to read your book.

  • @mothmanprophet11
    @mothmanprophet11 Před rokem

    Excited to read it!

  • @matthewtroiano3024
    @matthewtroiano3024 Před rokem

    I cannot wait to get my copy!

  • @inscrutablemungus4143
    @inscrutablemungus4143 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Nah you'll be pulled over by the Earl of Shirring's five-o for distracted riding.

  • @rosemather7130
    @rosemather7130 Před rokem +1

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @Bob_Lennart
    @Bob_Lennart Před rokem +5

    We need an audio book version. Only it has to be read by Jason while on horseback

    • @ModernKnight
      @ModernKnight  Před rokem +6

      lol, that would take a long time!

    • @minerwaweasley1008
      @minerwaweasley1008 Před rokem +2

      Yes! But necessarily with all the "Ghost, come back. Back, please. Good boy!"

    • @Bob_Lennart
      @Bob_Lennart Před rokem +1

      @@ModernKnight I believe we are more than happy to wait

  • @minerwaweasley1008
    @minerwaweasley1008 Před rokem +3

    Just gallant. You let me through the door - into a piece of your colourful, fun world, full of horses, swords and lively social history. If that's not chivalrous courtesy to the ladies, I don't know what is!

  • @benjaminbrewer2569
    @benjaminbrewer2569 Před rokem

    This is like a Taskmaster task.

  • @deejayk5939
    @deejayk5939 Před rokem

    I had a trainer who made us write messages and read them on horseback, really an interesting experience! Love both you and Ghost, will be looking for your book

  • @robingray5037
    @robingray5037 Před rokem +3

    Ghost: I know all of this about you already. No need to repeat it. Tally-ho! The day goes before us.
    Side Note - excellent audio quality despite the wind. Is that due to a noise canceling mic, or sound editing, or both? Just curious. Thanks.

    • @ModernKnight
      @ModernKnight  Před rokem +6

      A wind baffle on the remote mic, a few takes and some judicious editing with great skill.

    • @robingray5037
      @robingray5037 Před rokem +3

      @@ModernKnight Thank you. It really is quite a bit of work and skill. But it does seem like worth while fun.

  • @MistikDead
    @MistikDead Před rokem +1

    i would love to hear him read the full book... i wonder if he has done that yet

    • @ModernKnight
      @ModernKnight  Před rokem +1

      Not yet, it's on the list of things I need to get done

    • @trogdor8764
      @trogdor8764 Před rokem +2

      I'd love to hear Ghost read the whole book too, that would be quite impressive.

  • @loddude5706
    @loddude5706 Před rokem

    Rabbit 1. "Is it me, or is that horse really talking to a very tall three legged spider over there?"
    Rabbit 2. "With all that tackle in his mouth too, it's obviously a bit part!" ~ (Collapse on floor, roll about clutching ribs, etc : )

  • @GeorgioSubs
    @GeorgioSubs Před 7 měsíci

    Please narrate this book for us. I’d love to listen to it.