If this is considered a disaster my riding can be classified as a whole catastrophe

@cathyguy9241

Жыл бұрын

Me too!!!

@Stripesheal18

Жыл бұрын

I'm with you lol

@cathylarkins9949

Жыл бұрын

I hear ya…

@amysmith1321

Жыл бұрын

Right?!? 😮

@andrologues

Жыл бұрын

Clickbait

This is not a disaster, it was an unfortunate glich! The horse is a highly trained very sensitive animal,spooked a bit at something x the rider delt with it!! This is a good recovery NOT a disaster. Gives people who have no knowledge of dressage or riding completely the wrong idea!

@laurenkanarek5487

Жыл бұрын

Amen!

@charlottehayward5943

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful horse and rider. great recovery by both.

@mariettedemarest5173

Жыл бұрын

Clickbait title

@Karen-hq3cm

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! You are so right about the title, I'm 64 years old, don't know much about horses other than my heart beats a love song every single time I am near or see a horse. I have been teaching my grandchildren the different breeds as well as the many sportsmanship. This was clearly a good recovery job and I hope they were not penalized much for it.

@jill4334

Жыл бұрын

Shameful animal abuse .. Disaster I know what is done day after day to make those poor horses prance a not natural gait.. Very sad ...

The horse spooked several times at objects/people outside the dressage arena, and Fry handled it beautifully. Kudos to her!

@definitely.ssmart

Жыл бұрын

Agreed.

@judywidener3039

Жыл бұрын

She is an amazing rider!

@andrologues

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for explaining. Looks like nothing happened

In a difficult situation, if a rider keeps their seat, whether or not the complete the required functions, it's NOT A DISASTER. This gal did well, kept her head, and was able to keep herself and her horse safe in the ring. Kudos. Another time, another place, and things will be better.

@MJ-wrty

Жыл бұрын

Agree!!

@mmdehnmm

Жыл бұрын

I agree... Everybody has had these days where their horses just like "nope I don't like that, I'm not having it today..."

@sabinemuller937

Жыл бұрын

Bullshit!!!

Overall I really like your content but I wonder why do you post this kind of videos… “Dressage disaster “ it’s not a disaster, every horse has its bad days and by posting this you are only putting the rider in the spotlight but in a negative way

@santiagoporret5247

2 жыл бұрын

I think the disaster was the rider's performance. Most of the horses reactions were after she executed very visible aids, which we know horses don't like, and I mean, that would be completely ok if she was learning, but it kinda makes the sport look bad if those things happen at such a high level. But of course there were also times where it was just a spook, and that's just bad luck I guess 😅

@NadineLynch10

Жыл бұрын

No matter how the horse or rider performed, we all have our off days no matter what. I had my ups and downs in my riding career especially in dressage.

@Steffie68

Жыл бұрын

Agree! You also did from Dinja van Liere. Reactions about she use rollkur ect ect. It was just a bad period of Hermes. Dinja is very honest for her horses. And never used rollkur but people reacting with really stupid negative reactions…

@jessicataylor3180

Жыл бұрын

Titles of videos are always there to attract viewers, click bait. 😔

@MJ-wrty

Жыл бұрын

This is a horse. This is the only sport involving another breathing live being. I’ve been riding since I was a child and I can tell you it was not always perfect. That’s how I learned and also it helped me form a good relationship with my horse. If anything, this video shows how excellent of a rider she is. She working with a 1200 pound animal. But if you watch the communication she has with him. She pets him. Why ?. Because she is telling him “ it’s ok , I’m here, you’re ok” he is scared.

You can see the worry on her darling face at the halt and salute! She's like "oh no, here we go, what am I in for? Wish me luck"!! She handled it well, she is such a lovely young lady. Nothing to do with her, the horse was just spooked and scared of the environment. She did everything she could. Love her style and nature!

@Kat-mu8wq

Жыл бұрын

Apparently there was a huge camera the horse spooked it. It was well sat though.

@famouskate9071

Жыл бұрын

The rider was scared, nervous, tense, I mean, look at her face, and this was just upon entering the ring. The horse, who already did not want to be there, felt all of this.

@francesferrie2079

Жыл бұрын

Saw her take a big deep breathe

@abridetobe.daretobediffere2831

Жыл бұрын

I was like I just wanted to give her a hug non-equestrains don't get how heavy these horses are she's a slightly built female rider and she handled it beautifully....massive congratulations to her

@susantunbridge4612

2 ай бұрын

"darling"? Give me a break

In interviews she said there was a huge camera. He spoked in the short GP and they put it higher up on some piedestal for saturdays freestyle and it made it even worse. I think Fry handled it well and she was certainly one of the softer and more balanced riders in the World Cup Final. Horses are flight animals. Just one of thoose days...

@thaideemaewcattery3140

Жыл бұрын

Right, anyone who knows horses knows any horse can spook. He just spooked. I never saw a 'dark side' in the least. This was click bait.

@cat-myowa

10 ай бұрын

100% agreed 👍🏼 ❤

What a gorgeous animal. The power and agility is awe inspiring. I don't care if it didn't perform perfectly, this was still amazing to watch.

It is incredible how only by bad test Lotte Fry is criticized. I think that the title can get to anchor it, it is clear that it has not been at all its best test. But I think she has more than proven that she is one of the best riders of today, maintaining the security of finishing the test without losing the papers with the horse. More than a disaster I would say that it has been the proof that something can go wrong for all of us but that if we propose it we can finish it to be able to improve for the next show.

@skinsciencebymira

Жыл бұрын

If you read the description, they were very complimentary of her. The “disaster” was only the horse acting up, not her riding.

@blessingfarm3674

Жыл бұрын

My Oldenburg mare has acted out at times in this way, and I believe this selection shows the rest of us that the perfection we often see in the ring isn't as effortless as it looks. We are not alone. The rider is definitely not just a passenger on the back of a well-trained horse. This video selection shows the rider's talent and control, in spite of the bad day she seemed to already know the horse was having (her face as she enters looked like she perhaps expected trouble). I admire her skill and am not put off by this. In fact, I am encouraged. Sometimes talent and skill shows more in the more difficult moments than the close to perfect ones.

@nimnum1265

Жыл бұрын

@@skinsciencebymira it wasn't even a disaster i don't get why they need to make them look bad

I’m impressed with the recovery on the rider’s part when the horse became upset. She definitely knows her stuff.

it happends sometimes, horses are not robots, they can be scared of something (here a camera) and i think she handled the whole situation pretty well

@roxannemiller6961

Жыл бұрын

Yes, she did, I have great admiration for and her Magnificent horse.

@cat-myowa

10 ай бұрын

Absolutely. I think it’s idiotic to post this, saying that this incredible horse is showing his “dark side”. He is not trying to be bad, this can happen to everyone! Horses are not robots. 😡

Thank to all of you positive commenters, I thought I had missed something. Yea, disaster is just click bait. I’m really glad it wasn’t a disaster. Great recovery on the riders part. Great seat.

Not every day is a good day. Most certainly that was not Dark Legend 's day... Horses are so sensitive that sometimes it's hard for them to understand what's being asked from them. It seems that was the case.😟

Sitting that spook was amazing, my admiration to you.

Talk about making a mountain out of a mole-hill!! Horses, just in case you're wondering, are REAL LIVE Animals with a mind of their own and get the jitters just like we do. His young rider stayed calm and well done too, to both of them 👏 What a Beautiful Horse 😍

All horses get nervous after all they are herd animals, she handled him very well , and he kept trying for her ❤️

I am thrilled that people see it for what it is; a horse having a bad moment. She did a great job of trying to recover but once you and your horse loose your rhythm it is really hard to get it back.

I love when horses say NO. And 'tell' that curb rein pressure/hyperflexion is shit

Fry handled the buck and rear up like a champion she stayed calm and quiet with her body and hands and didnt get angry wirh her horse what a superb rider

To see a top horse like that spook at something makes the rest of us feel not feel as bad when our horses do it. I saw Valegro spook in a test and pull his shoe off at Hickstead one year.

I like that horse...He has a mind of his own !

That Horse is Unbelievable He will be a Legend

In other news: horses spook. Lottie Fry is an amazing rider, the horses love her, she has huge talent. And the horse spooked. Shit happens.

Oh my, this horse really had much stress and discomfort.

I saw no disaster. Beautiful horse. All handled perfectly.

The horse is not a mashine. It is a living creature and it can get scared or uncomfortable.

As the owner of a big, sensitive chestnut mare with the courage of a mouse, my heart goes out to this rider.

Great to watch so we can see how to handle it when things dont go as planned. Always learning. Cheers

He spooked, not his dark side... just instincts kicking in.

It shows these horses are real animals not automatons. Seeing perfect performances one after the other we forget the reality of dealing with a living breathing thinking being. Well done Lottie. Superb recovery.

i like how even his disobedience was graceful beautiful dressage moves :) hes got spirit

That ominous music made it sound like the poor horse was about to sprout wings, crash into the roof of the building and burst into flame. If a small spook is really a "disaster," it's a wonder we're not all dead at this point.

Wow! This is an incredibly beautiful horse and a very competent rider!

Por un momento no perfecto, no se puede negar que el caballo lo hizo bien casi todo, es hermoso.

That is wonderful riding. I could never look as good!

Wow that was heart stopping. ❤️ from a former dressage rider. Horse's spook what's new. Next year is yours.

What an absolutely beautiful creature wow and rider did awesome

They’re not robots and neither are their riders. It’s sad to see it happen, but it happens. These riders shouldn’t feel ashamed for it. I honestly would’ve loved to see her not rush away from it. They both could’ve been nerved up. They get the best of us sometimes.

Just beautiful!!!!!!!

Well ridden. Nice salvage. Probably will concentrate more on working him around elevated flowers before his next show.

Cheers from Australia 🦘🐨👍😊 great video 👍

So gorgeous.

Just an observation that Charlotte looked tense at the salute so the horse may have been spooky beforehand. And all riders can relate to that situation😮

Hardly a disaster! I few silly spooks with brilliant recovery! 👏

Poor horses get overwhelmed with control and demands

What an exceptional rider.

Great job Lottie! There's a reason you're at the top! Keep your chin up

She did amazing considering . Most would have given up. Kudos to her to get him back on track and focused.

Before criticizing riders at the Grand Prix level ! Perhaps one might realize horses have off days as well ! Who knows what happened that ride ! I am sure if you spoke directly to his rider you might have some insight into what when wrong ! Think about how disappointing it was for her ! I am sure the next ride will be much better ! I felt for both she and her lovely horse 🐴

@lemoncake5342

2 жыл бұрын

Yes but this channel pointed out something in one video I watched that stuck with me. Even in the midst of this horse having an “off day”, the rider is still forced (via rules and norms) to push forward through the routine. The horse is obviously stressed and scared, but apparently finishing the routine is more and important, so the rider continues on on a horse who very clearly needs a moment to calm down. The person who runs this channel pointed out that it may not be the rider’s fault and recognizes that they’re not in a place to judge upper level riders. However, everyone is free to critique the rules, systems, and norms; in this case, the rules disqualify you for not pushing through when your horse is telling you something, and norms encourage people to “push through it” when a horse is freaking out in the arena. Basically, you’re punished via disqualification for putting your horse before the competition. People work hard to come to these competitions, so it makes sense that they’d feel they need to “power through it”, but it’s just not fair to the living, breathing animal with emotions that they are riding.

@judywidener3039

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 0Caroline Oja

Being new to this all saw I was an absolute Legend.

Amazing riding to stick those shenanigans! Bet she was thanking her saddle maker!

When one of these horses bunches up underneath you your brain offers you a moment of terror.

Beautiful animal. Simply beautiful ❤

Man I don't blame this horse for acting out. Her spurs kept hitting the horse in the sides, which I know wasn't comfortable. If u take a set of spurs and hit ur sides constantly it does hurt and bruise. This horse was clearly unhappy from the very start it looked like in the beginning they spooked at something. The horse looked like it had a lot of pressure on the mouth from the bit and reins. This horse's body language and behavior showed clear signs of discomfort and stress. So many think a horse foaming at the mouth is a good sign when it isn't. Horses in acute stress display signs of forward-pointing ears, wide-open eyes, widened nostrils, a high head, a stiff stance, a raised tail, along with blowing through their nose, and defecating. Horses just coming out of stressful situations often lick and chew as a sort of involuntarily reaction. This occurs because switching from a sympathetic nervous system response(acute stress) to a parasympathetic nervous system response(rest and restore) causes the horse to go from a dry mouth to a wet one causing them to salivate, which causes licking and chewing. People put horses through stressful situation and then mistakenly interpret the horse's body language of licking and chewing as a sign of submission or special bonding, but that isn't the case it's a sign of a horse being released from a higher to lower level of acute alert, alarm, or stress. Personally I think it's the positions the riders put the horses in for extended periods of time like forcing their heads down for instance, which, causes airflow restrictions as well as development issues. Many dressage horses r ridden wrong like being ridden behind the vertical plane aka riding "behind the bit". Many people don't understand a horse's body language and behavior. I think many people just don't realize their horses r unhappy and uncomfortable not because they don't care about their horses, but because they don't know any better. Many people r taught different training techniques, riding techniques, grooming techniques, feeding techniques, learning techniques, ground work techniques, etc from different cultures, traditions, and experiences. I think people just need help being educated on what makes the horse happier and what makes them live longer healthier lives. A lot of horses live good lives, but they r constantly put in uncomfortable situations that make them unhappy. Personally I don't like dressage because it just looks uncomfortable and unnatural to me, but I do know there r riders out there that put the horse first, and we need more of those people.

@susantunbridge4612

2 ай бұрын

"Foam of stress can show up as Lipstick, a Mouthful, or a full-on Whipped Cream Machine. Foam of stress often stays. A tense horse who doesn't lick and chew, or whose noseband is too tight to allow that may have lingering foam. Another reason foam may be persistently present in larger amounts is if the horse is not swallowing. This could be due to stress, learned helplessness, and/or lack of ability to move their mouth and tongue due to an excessively tight noseband. There are some that are so convinced that all foam is good, that they will go to extreme measures to create foam. I have known people to put liquid soap in their horse's mouths prior to entering the dressage competition arena. Dressage Naturally blog

she handled that so well

You are both stunning ❤❤

She's a fabulous horsewoman!

good recovery. rider stayed well composed. music was awesome

If we look at the training of most dressage horses, in Europe especially, they are ridden in a very tight short necked way. Even when the rider releases the rein many stay curled up. It is not correct or classical but based on a system of hold in front and push hard from behind. Correctly trained advanced horses shouldn't need a double bridle or spurs. This tightness may produce extravagant showy front leg action but the tension caused by the discomfort is evident in the mechanical movements. It should look relaxed and effortless, not jerky and false.

Struggling to see. If I hadn't been looking for an error I probably wouldn't have noticed anything. A "disaster" to me would have been rearing up, ditching the rider, bolting, falling over etc. Not a minor spook.

Every horse has their bad days. She handled it beautifully.

Is it just me or did the rider look nervous? She still gave him pats though even if they weren't having the best day.

@painteddressage

2 жыл бұрын

Well.. It’s the World Cup. I’m sure that everyone who competed was nervous to one degree or another.

@lewisnewton7628

2 жыл бұрын

Just you

@hawkfeatheraviation3465

2 жыл бұрын

@@lewisnewton7628 no, not just her. The anxiety affects the horse.

@susantunbridge4612

2 ай бұрын

Pats for PR.

This horse is overall stunning.

This is equine cruelty. These are not horsemen but just people riding horses. What a shameful display.

She still did so well and kept her cool the whole time

It’s not a disaster she stays calm and she doesn’t get angry on the horse

This looked good to me. LOve the stately horses.

Good recovery. She kept her cool. Just like they tell us in dog training they can feel it travel down the lead/leash so she did good.

This isn’t the horses dark side, it’s the horse becoming spooked at cameras.

That is not a disaster.... That was just a ups, spooky, ups.... Thats normal horse like behaviour 😀

Why do we still need to show dominance over our fellow creatures....?

There was a TV Camera, that was not there before in the training.

IMO this is a well schooled horse. In my experience with timed event horses, this is in my opinion is a horse that is experiencing discomfort.

It’s not his dark side. He’s a hot horse and clearly something is spooking him

Hardly a disaster 🤨so hec spooked..once.. before going in the ring, then was perfect 🥱clickbait

Not trying to be horrible but as an bserver I’d say that horse wants to do something else now

My event horse: *big spook, bucking* This horse: *spooks in dressage*

You can tell the horse is very nervous From the beginning he was very tense not relaxed and was shaking the whole time

Rider did great handling the situation. these things happen and it just plain sucks. Beautiful horse.

Huge amount of respect for Lottie. She handled that very well. For the people saying that she’s abusing her horses, no. Her horse is having a bad day and she did everything correctly. 👏👏👏👏

I hate how the title demonises the horse for showing natural behaviour

@DressageHub

Ай бұрын

This rider was captured with her horse having a blue tongue. I am demonizing riders.

Ah, the joy of horses. Sometimes they just act like... well... prey animals. 😅Great riding and really a lovely horse.

Il y a un sacré niveau impressionnant ❤

I watched this live and I think she totally handled it the way it was best for these two. Definitely not an easy thing to di but you saw how the horse got used to the big arena of Leipzig

I have been watching too much of these I got an ad for horse food 😅 I don’t even have a horse

Bella 👏👏👏💥

on a positive note, if you can get that under wraps you're gonna have a bomb ass test 🤣 nothing like a little extra hop in there

Sublime horse riding and patience .

I think Charlotte handled this well. She’s an amazing equestrian.

@susantunbridge4612

2 ай бұрын

Not that amazing, otherwise the horse would have been more comfortable.

This is excellent riding. This is a hot FEI horse. It happens. I am doubtful any of us commenting nor the person who posted the video have competed at this level nor could handle this situation so well.

I wouldn't call it a disaster, when you stated dressage disaster I was thinking the worse like fall or the horse really played up I didn't see a disaster at all.

I have to say that "disaster" seems like a fairly uncharitable description. Gorgeous horse, skilled rider.

Still lovely to watch.

The horse spooked at something. She handled it beautifully.

The horse had some tiny problem but it wasn’t a disaster , she dealt with it and he did well!

Ich muss aber sagen ich finde immer das ihre Pferde sehr angespannt sind Reitet mir zu viel mit der Hand von hinten kommt auch nie wirklich was

@susannehamm5298

Жыл бұрын

Genau so sehe ich es auch. Die ganze Zeit über auf der Vorhand. Dieses Pferd ist ungenügend ausgebildet. Vom Talent alleine hat noch niemand gelebt.

'Dark side'😂 this is a horse. Of course it may spook from time to time. Being able to ride a horse is a gift and shouldn't be taken for granted. Still well ridden, both of them❤

Both are incredible riders, but Charlotte Fry really gained my respect when her horse Dark Legend spooked multiple times during a competition. She didn’t get mad at him for acting up, she handled beautifully. And that’s how a true professional rider is. So Charlotte Fry all the way ❤

@sarahwagland1559

Ай бұрын

Like she's gonna get mad in the arena 😂

@EquineMetalhead

Ай бұрын

@@sarahwagland1559 ……Ever seen Annika Schlew?

I thought he was going to go crazy and loose the plot🤣😏☮️🇬🇧

Looked pretty good. She’s working him through it.

@sarahwagland1559

Ай бұрын

😂