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!

That poor horse's back :(

@makaylamarlin2247

5 жыл бұрын

I know it has got to hurt

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.

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!

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'.

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.

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!

@iriszke22

8 жыл бұрын

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.

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.

@michellehoyt8218

2 жыл бұрын

I call bullshit...... he did first double and one he lost stirrup normal....... that shit was intentional and disgusting

This "jockey" needs to be BANNED, FINED and IMPRISONED!

I think maybe he needs to install a trampoline on that horse.

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.

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!

Wow.. Bless this horse for baring through that, and not throwing him off.

Balls of steel! And apparently the horse had a back of steel!

Someone please for the love of that horse, take it aware from him. Seriously, never be this guy.

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

Wow....that was scary...I was just waiting for him to come off, but it never happened. That dude has some really good balance :)

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..

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

That is the most honest horse i have ever met. Im suprised he hasn't broken the horses back.

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!

I think he jumps better without stirrups.. ;) What a great pony!

This has to be the most honest horse ever to put up with that!

I cannot believe this... the rider recovered pretty damn well from being nackered so many times...

props to the first horse who refused the jump

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

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.

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.

wow that guy never gave up even though he almost fell off a couple of times

Omg. poor horse. The horse is gorgeous. no words for the rider..

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

would like to know if his nuts were aching at all after this round.

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

He actually jumped civilized when he lost his stirrup...

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

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 really want to buy this horse he jumps super well and hes brave

This is practically abuse to the poor horse. What an angel...

The pony at the red fence was like "you know what.... NO.... Ive had ENOUGH!!!!" I don't blame him/her poor pony :(

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.

I love that horse...

I'm amazed he wasn't thrown off, what a tolerant horse

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.

This is the most tolerant horse I think I've ever seen..,

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

That pony is a saint!!!

@facetiousbadger I laughed :) I totally agree about the mouth thing, also that's a good thing for a polo player...

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 is one dang good pony

I cant imagine how much back damage this horse has...

That has got to borderline animal abuse...I mean, god, think about that poor horses back! But I have to say, that horse is a trooper for putting up with that guy.

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.

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.

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 fold is top notch tho

I hope the horse's back is okay... Looks pretty in humane.

That poor horse did really well to clear those jumps, no wonder it refused one! What an honest horse, i hope it has a good home and doesn't have to be subjected to such an idiot of a rider anymore! :/

omggg , what did i just saw ?? like seriously, poor horse, this horse really deserves better rider.

I would buy this horse! What a packer!

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"

What an honest horse.. someone earned his oats!

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.

:OOOOOOO wtf? the rider is not normal as well, I admire this horse....

very good rider, i like his style!

@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

That pony is a saint if i ever saw one!

This horse did come up for sale a couple of days after this was first posted back in october! I would say they are looking for the sympathy vote ;)

How come NO ONE Stopped him! Jeez if I was an official, I so would've been like "DQ!!" I am not much of a jumper, i prefer flat, but @ least I have a solid form. What a GREAT pony tho! :D

This horse is a saint to put up with this rider. Was this that guys first time in the saddle?

I can't believe the pony kept jumping! The best jump was when the rider didn't have her irons. Take them away for a very long time. The poor pony will have a very soar back to say the least, and will stop jumping....

@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. :)

that horse is so honest! looks like he's have a nice jump in him if he had a decent rider. only one refusal and one (?) pole down when riding like that is unreal. horse riding is supposed to be a partnership.

Well said Kanga, I believe the horse may have been 'loaned' to this guy to try his hand at jumping? I hope the owner of the horse flogged the rider with that crop when he left the ring.

I don't actually understand how he has been allowed to ride that. its mean!! poor horse!! guts for carrying on though and staying glued on too!!

there are no words to describe this

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...

omfg i laughed SO much when i saw this video, but i feel SO sorry for the horse too.. :(

that horse is a saint!!!!!!!!!!!!

That horse is a saint!

I dare say he won't be having kids haha. I'm amazed he even stayed on the horse!

Este ano nao foi muito mal! no primeiro dia fez 18 pontos e no segundo 4, nada mal, mesmo, estamos a ter progressos XD

Poor Lusitano, don't know who the 'rider' is but this is....No words for it :'-(

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.

WHAT IS THAT SEAT LMAOO HE IS LITERALLY A SACK OF POTATOES :DDD that poor horse oh my god

Bloody hell! Worlds most honest horse!!

That poor horse's back and neck. He is a wonderful horse and jumper it appears.

@MsSaraBell he was doing this on purpose for a demonstration. the horse was fine after this.

That is a GOOD horse holy shit

I would die for a horse that could jump like that.

omg what an amazing horse for having to deal with that bullshit.

@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.

@RoxyandDestiny - that explains a lot actually. If hes only been jumping a week then hes done well. But that horse is still a bloody gem!! Not many horses that honest :)

How has this guy not broken the poor horse's neck or back yet? Christ, I don't even ride and that was the most painful equitation I can even imagine.

I'm surprised the horse didn't start refusing sooner...

How does that man dare to hit that horse when he was being such a good boy!!

Looks more like the wild ride of Ichabod Crane than a jumping competition.