That poor animal's back and mouth is destroyed. Paralyzed or not this is cruel. He has no idea how amazing that pony is to be able to jump and stay so in balance while he back is being pounded on and his mouth used to steady a fat bastard.
This is an example of good intentions (For charity) with a bad execution (welfare of the horse). He slams on the horse---regardless of his riding abilities, he's not taking into consideration the difficulty this horse has with his 'comedy'.
Even if it's for charity, I don't like it. It was way too dangerous for both the horse and the rider. The showjumper and polo rider could have "swapped saddles" without risking their lives and the horse's health - I don't have anything against making fun of yourself in a saddle, but next time do it in a safe and reasonable way, because what happened here is just nonsense.
it scared all of my barn while watching... this man has NOOOOO business riding... this horse is a saint! Thank God the guy can't have children anymore after this ride!
How did they teach him to ride??! "Ok, when you go over a fence, jump as high as you can out of the stirrups. Try to touch your toes together. That is the main goal."
The text at the end of the video reads: We guarantee that the animal was left with only a small back pain, and that it was in perfect condition the next day to return to jumping. So anyone claiming that the horse's back was not affected is incorrect. Also, the rider is NOT paralyzed (which can be clearly seen in the video). His name is Vítor Gonçalves, and was riding for Carlos Simões. He is still riding and recently placed third in a class at the National Showjumping Competition A** in Portugal riding Eguador. The horse Andarilho was for sale at the time, so some have suggested that it was all a marketing stunt.
The back story on this is that it was an exhibition ride in Spain, during which polo teams and jumping teams 'switched disciplines.' Hence the mess over the jumps, but somehow the rider still has the ability to point and shoot his horse around a course anyway. It's not a Grand Prix horse, just a nice little Andalusian who can navigate a 3'6" - 3'9" course without getting pissed off about the loose-limbed 'stylings' of his pilot.
You know what's totally awesome about this guy that I wish I could do? Loose my stirrup mid air and magically land with it right back on my foot again. I would pay good money for that kinda skill!
Áldott jó ló az ilyen, amelyik egy ilyen rettenetes lovast 2 pillanatnál tovább elvisel a hátán! Minden ugrás után a teljes testtömegével a ló gerincére esik vissza. Szerencsétlen jószág a jóindulat mintaképe lehetne, a lovast meg el kellene tiltani állatkínzásért (folyamatos fájdalmat okoz a lónak az ügyetlenségével) a lovaglástól vagy vissza kellene küldeni az iskolába!
Hát igen.. A szárat is csak rángatta, a felvétel elején is látszott hogy húzza a ló száját. A belső száron fordítgatta folyamatosan, azt pedig nem tudom, hogy hogy tudott az ugrásoknál kiesni a nyeregből. Mondjuk, csak ül ott a lovon, nem csinál semmit.
I have been looking for this video for MONTHS and I'm so glad I finally found it. Nothing like watching this failure to make you feel better about yourself XD
this is the most amazing bit of riding I've ever seen! Amazing that the pony puts up with being caught in the mouth like that, amazing he didn't lose his stirrups more often and seriously amazing that the guy stayed on...amazing yet horrible
A dark mark on this industry. What a horrid display of animal abuse I hope the pony got to retire after that and had a good vet check and care after that.
We were watching this at my barn today; my trainer said that if that horse ever goes up for sale, she wants it. :P And we all agree that it should be made a Saint.
I admire that horse's patience and tolerance... I am a very patient person, but if I were that horsie, I would throw him of my back after the second jump... O.o
The rider's name is Vitor Gonçalves - He's not handicapped... Also this was NOT a pentathlon, or a polo/jumper exchange as some rumours are saying. The event was the Campeonato de Cavalos Novos (championship of young horses) in Lisbon, Portugal - It was the 1m jumper class. The results are under Campeonato de Cavalos de 4 Anos (championship of 4 y.o. horses) here is the
Look really. He never hurts horse's back. He absorbs the fall with his knees. Very strange style but not a bad rider at all. Very good balance and the horse doesn't seem to be bothered by his rider.
@djdragon181 Are you sure that's Oliver Townend? I thought he was one of the best eventers out there. I honestly can't believe a top class eventer would ride like that. But wow, if it is him, I've lost all respect! xx
Poor horse, Is it not any judges there who can tell the rider to not compete anymore and that he have a fantastic horse who not would be treated like this. fantastic horse who still jumpes
That was so painful to watch, that I didn't watch the whole thing. That horse is excellent, because it completed the course in spite of the rider. Hope it's back wasn't too sore afterwards.
Geezus... I was laughing until I cried... X¨D I feel so sorry for the poor horse but seriously... what the hell is he doing it for!? It looks absolutely lifethreatening.
I'm not sure I understand how you can be that bad a rider with a horse that has that big of a heart. Bless him, I hope he retires to some lovely pasture.
Can't even watch this, had to cut it off. The fact that that horse chose not to DESTROY this freak, speaks volumes about its character. Most horses wouldn't have even given that person a second chance, much less saved his life over every friggin' jump. Whoever was managing this show/event should NOT have let this go on.
Title: Andarilho (hiker), criterios (criteria) 2009 Words at end: "I guarantee that the animal was left with only a slight back pain, and that was the next day in perfect conditions to jump"
I kind of feel for the man riding that horse, because he obviously isn't that experienced in what he is doing, so he can't help landing on the horse's neck each time. But... that horse deserves a much more experienced rider with its skill level. It's a great jumper, and the skill shouldn't be disrupted by the rider; the rider should assist the horse in every jump. This rider is just on the horse for guidance around the course. The horse is doing all the work.
@showjumpingchick1994 because the man has a very good and honest horse/pony who will do anything under almost any circumstances. by the video you can see that the man has no seat, he may be a good flat rider but as soon as it comes to jumping, he has no seat. :)
How DARE he strike the horse after he failed to jump that last one. The horse had enough. This guy CLEARLY has no clue what he is doing. That horse has a heart of gold for putting up with as much as he does.
@MuscleAndFuss I will say I give the guy mad props for flailing every which way, but still managed to give the horse it's head. My biggest pet peeve is when people are all in their horse's mouth for no reason.
Apparently it was a thing where polo players and showjumpers swap horses or something... but even if he only played polo he should still have a basis in basic jumping...
I seriously don't know what this man was thinking. That pony was way to honest for him. And to be honest if he rode my horse like that, she definitely wouldn't have been so nice
That poor animal's back and mouth is destroyed. Paralyzed or not this is cruel. He has no idea how amazing that pony is to be able to jump and stay so in balance while he back is being pounded on and his mouth used to steady a fat bastard.
That poor horse's back :(
I know it has got to hurt
1st, that horse is a SAINT! #2, apparently, money can't buy everything (talent, graciousness and brains)! And back to #1. THAT HORSE IS A SAINT!
This is an example of good intentions (For charity) with a bad execution (welfare of the horse). He slams on the horse---regardless of his riding abilities, he's not taking into consideration the difficulty this horse has with his 'comedy'.
Even if it's for charity, I don't like it. It was way too dangerous for both the horse and the rider. The showjumper and polo rider could have "swapped saddles" without risking their lives and the horse's health - I don't have anything against making fun of yourself in a saddle, but next time do it in a safe and reasonable way, because what happened here is just nonsense.
it scared all of my barn while watching... this man has NOOOOO business riding... this horse is a saint! Thank God the guy can't have children anymore after this ride!
How did they teach him to ride??! "Ok, when you go over a fence, jump as high as you can out of the stirrups. Try to touch your toes together. That is the main goal."
Too bad the rider didn't keep up his end of the deal as well as the horse did.
The text at the end of the video reads:
We guarantee that the animal was left with only a small back pain, and that it was in perfect condition the next day to return to jumping.
So anyone claiming that the horse's back was not affected is incorrect.
Also, the rider is NOT paralyzed (which can be clearly seen in the video). His name is Vítor Gonçalves, and was riding for Carlos Simões. He is still riding and recently placed third in a class at the National Showjumping Competition A** in Portugal riding Eguador.
The horse Andarilho was for sale at the time, so some have suggested that it was all a marketing stunt.
I think maybe he needs to install a trampoline on that horse.
The back story on this is that it was an exhibition ride in Spain, during which polo teams and jumping teams 'switched disciplines.' Hence the mess over the jumps, but somehow the rider still has the ability to point and shoot his horse around a course anyway. It's not a Grand Prix horse, just a nice little Andalusian who can navigate a 3'6" - 3'9" course without getting pissed off about the loose-limbed 'stylings' of his pilot.
I call bullshit...... he did first double and one he lost stirrup normal....... that shit was intentional and disgusting
You know what's totally awesome about this guy that I wish I could do? Loose my stirrup mid air and magically land with it right back on my foot again. I would pay good money for that kinda skill!
This "jockey" needs to be BANNED, FINED and IMPRISONED!
Áldott jó ló az ilyen, amelyik egy ilyen rettenetes lovast 2 pillanatnál tovább elvisel a hátán! Minden ugrás után a teljes testtömegével a ló gerincére esik vissza. Szerencsétlen jószág a jóindulat mintaképe lehetne, a lovast meg el kellene tiltani állatkínzásért (folyamatos fájdalmat okoz a lónak az ügyetlenségével) a lovaglástól vagy vissza kellene küldeni az iskolába!
Hát igen.. A szárat is csak rángatta, a felvétel elején is látszott hogy húzza a ló száját. A belső száron fordítgatta folyamatosan, azt pedig nem tudom, hogy hogy tudott az ugrásoknál kiesni a nyeregből. Mondjuk, csak ül ott a lovon, nem csinál semmit.
I have been looking for this video for MONTHS and I'm so glad I finally found it. Nothing like watching this failure to make you feel better about yourself XD
this is the most amazing bit of riding I've ever seen! Amazing that the pony puts up with being caught in the mouth like that, amazing he didn't lose his stirrups more often and seriously amazing that the guy stayed on...amazing yet horrible
Balls of steel! And apparently the horse had a back of steel!
A dark mark on this industry. What a horrid display of animal abuse
I hope the pony got to retire after that and had a good vet check and care after that.
Wow.. Bless this horse for baring through that, and not throwing him off.
Wow....that was scary...I was just waiting for him to come off, but it never happened. That dude has some really good balance :)
Someone please for the love of that horse, take it aware from him. Seriously, never be this guy.
If its you? I hate you, learn to jump pls. Your horse can, you can't. I don't know what handicap movement you make there but it's not normal..
would like to know if his nuts were aching at all after this round.
He is a western rider. He and his friend (a Jumping rider) thought it would be fun if they change
My english is very bad. haha
I cannot believe this... the rider recovered pretty damn well from being nackered so many times...
I think he jumps better without stirrups.. ;)
What a great pony!
props to the first horse who refused the jump
wow that guy never gave up even though he almost fell off a couple of times
He actually jumped civilized when he lost his stirrup...
This has to be the most honest horse ever to put up with that!
I believe he is a stunt rider. He always regains his stirrups quickly, and his upper body always stays steady. He has probably duped us all!
That is the most honest horse i have ever met. Im suprised he hasn't broken the horses back.
We were watching this at my barn today; my trainer said that if that horse ever goes up for sale, she wants it. :P And we all agree that it should be made a Saint.
What is this ? I can't believe my eyes.
This horse is really really nice... I was waiting for this moment when everything stopped.
the horse is fantastic, i wuld not even think of jumping with a rider like that
I admire that horse's patience and tolerance... I am a very patient person, but if I were that horsie, I would throw him of my back after the second jump... O.o
That fold is top notch tho
that is one dang good pony
The rider's name is Vitor Gonçalves - He's not handicapped... Also this was NOT a pentathlon, or a polo/jumper exchange as some rumours are saying.
The event was the Campeonato de Cavalos Novos (championship of young horses) in Lisbon, Portugal - It was the 1m jumper class. The results are under Campeonato de Cavalos de 4 Anos (championship of 4 y.o. horses) here is the
my back hurts just watching this
I feel a little bad for the poor horse... but man this is one of the funniest things I've ever seen in my life!
I cant imagine how much back damage this horse has...
WHAT IS THAT SEAT LMAOO HE IS LITERALLY A SACK OF POTATOES :DDD that poor horse oh my god
I really want to buy this horse he jumps super well and hes brave
The pony at the red fence was like "you know what.... NO.... Ive had ENOUGH!!!!" I don't blame him/her poor pony :(
Look really. He never hurts horse's back. He absorbs the fall with his knees. Very strange style but not a bad rider at all. Very good balance and the horse doesn't seem to be bothered by his rider.
@facetiousbadger I laughed :)
I totally agree about the mouth thing, also that's a good thing for a polo player...
@djdragon181 Are you sure that's Oliver Townend? I thought he was one of the best eventers out there. I honestly can't believe a top class eventer would ride like that. But wow, if it is him, I've lost all respect! xx
I hope the horse's back is okay... Looks pretty in humane.
Looks more like the wild ride of Ichabod Crane than a jumping competition.
there are no words to describe this
Omg. poor horse. The horse is gorgeous. no words for the rider..
I would die for a horse that could jump like that.
Poor horse, Is it not any judges there who can tell the rider to not compete anymore and that he have a fantastic horse who not would be treated like this. fantastic horse who still jumpes
THE TICKINGNOISE IS FREAKING ME OUT! D:
What the hell kinda of riding is that? That guy looks like he just got on the horse and was like: "FUCK IT, LEt's go!"
very good rider, i like his style!
this song is perfect!!!!!!it makes me wanna cry cause i dont like horses (srry if i offendent anyone) but i love ponies..they r my life
omg poor horses ...cant beleave the rider stayd on :( !!
That was so painful to watch, that I didn't watch the whole thing. That horse is excellent, because it completed the course in spite of the rider. Hope it's back wasn't too sore afterwards.
I would buy this horse! What a packer!
that horse is a saint
Geezus... I was laughing until I cried... X¨D
I feel so sorry for the poor horse but seriously... what the hell is he doing it for!? It looks absolutely lifethreatening.
que pedraa :P
I love that horse...
This is the most tolerant horse I think I've ever seen..,
Who else is here in 2020
I'm amazed he wasn't thrown off, what a tolerant horse
i know some one that does that but she is gettin better
B.A.D. RIDER
That pony is a saint if i ever saw one!
That pony is a saint!!!
I'm not sure I understand how you can be that bad a rider with a horse that has that big of a heart. Bless him, I hope he retires to some lovely pasture.
Can't even watch this, had to cut it off.
The fact that that horse chose not to DESTROY this freak, speaks volumes about its character. Most horses wouldn't have even given that person a second chance, much less saved his life over every friggin' jump.
Whoever was managing this show/event should NOT have let this go on.
such a quiet rider-
omfg i laughed SO much when i saw this video, but i feel SO sorry for the horse too.. :(
I just keep thinking the stirrup leather will snap when he comes back down.
How does that man dare to hit that horse when he was being such a good boy!!
Title: Andarilho (hiker), criterios (criteria) 2009
Words at end:
"I guarantee that the animal was left with only a slight back pain, and that was the next day in perfect conditions to jump"
I kind of feel for the man riding that horse, because he obviously isn't that experienced in what he is doing, so he can't help landing on the horse's neck each time. But... that horse deserves a much more experienced rider with its skill level. It's a great jumper, and the skill shouldn't be disrupted by the rider; the rider should assist the horse in every jump. This rider is just on the horse for guidance around the course. The horse is doing all the work.
This is practically abuse to the poor horse. What an angel...
This horse is a saint to put up with this rider. Was this that guys first time in the saddle?
He better hope he never finds me in a dark alley, or a bright well lit alley for that matter.
@MsSaraBell he was doing this on purpose for a demonstration. the horse was fine after this.
Este ano nao foi muito mal! no primeiro dia fez 18 pontos e no segundo 4, nada mal, mesmo, estamos a ter progressos XD
@truerider153
So how easy is it for the horse when the 80 kg human body crash lands on the horse's back at every jump?
@showjumpingchick1994 because the man has a very good and honest horse/pony who will do anything under almost any circumstances. by the video you can see that the man has no seat, he may be a good flat rider but as soon as it comes to jumping, he has no seat. :)
I'm impressed he didn't land on the grass after the first jump.
Poor Lusitano, don't know who the 'rider' is but this is....No words for it :'-(
How DARE he strike the horse after he failed to jump that last one. The horse had enough. This guy CLEARLY has no clue what he is doing. That horse has a heart of gold for putting up with as much as he does.
@MuscleAndFuss I will say I give the guy mad props for flailing every which way, but still managed to give the horse it's head. My biggest pet peeve is when people are all in their horse's mouth for no reason.
Good horse!!!!!
Give that pony a cookie...
I want that horse >.
That is a GOOD horse holy shit
Apparently it was a thing where polo players and showjumpers swap horses or something... but even if he only played polo he should still have a basis in basic jumping...
I'm surprised that he managed to stay on!
I seriously don't know what this man was thinking. That pony was way to honest for him. And to be honest if he rode my horse like that, she definitely wouldn't have been so nice
that horse is amazing to jump a single fence with that rider...
How it is possible, he is back on saddle every time ??!!
I feel sorry for the poor horse