Love the "reverse lesson" where he rides and tells the owner/producer exactly what the horse needs to help her develop.

@patsyhay9592

7 ай бұрын

Yeah it’s great for Meg to watch and learn from the professionals x

You can tell Dan is a really good horseman. Nice!

@elphick.event.ponies

7 ай бұрын

Definitely!

Wilma is doing great. Dan is another pro rider with such a kind, gentle hand. He doesn't interfere. My take away from most of your lessons and the pros riding your horses is, put a bit more trust in your horse. Wilma has so much natural talent, so giving her the chance to show you she can do it. Another great vlog. Belated Merry Christmas.

His leg is....amazing. At about 39.34 in the video you can see him find her "gear" and she comes into his hands, the butt comes down and he's got her even when she reaches the second part of the combo and does a baby look because she's young, he's got her so engaged even with her mistake they sail through. She's such a brilliant talent for you Meg, your heart leads you so well. When she gets some good miles on her she's going to be a superstar.

Take a shot every time Meg says “Yeah” 😉😂. JK, love you Meg and can’t wait to see Wilma become such a champ!

I love all the professionals you guys visit, and obviously Simon is fave.. but Dan is such a close second! Really pleased he featured again this year! I hope you can make the boot camp happen, for you, for Wilma, and for us lol x

Dan is so positive, love seeing them praise so much and be so understanding

I really think you have something special in this mare, Meg! Everytime she's ridden you can just see her soaking in the knowledge. Such a bright future for you both!

Her demeanor is exquisite. She really is happy learning and so willing to try. Beautiful horse in the making!

Dan is so generous with his advice and tips and at all times putting Wilma's welfare front and centre in the way he structured the lesson to build her confidence. A video packed with useful training ideas that can be replicated at home with a minimum amount of equipment.

Meg, getting the best trainers in the world to help guide her new ride. Rock on!

I love Dan's riding and attitude towards the horses. There's also this young woman on KZread, who has done a fantastic job producing a bunch of ponies... who is she again? What IS her name? Oh yeah, it's Meg Elphick. Ever heard of her? You totally know what you are doing and as I do every time you have a new one, I think to myself, "What a lucky horse/pony!" But all these cool vlogs with you and the pros will just reinforce all you know and are capable of (and it's super for us :)). Also, I've been bling shamed by a French showjumper too (Yann Candele who rides for Canada). I guess it's a thing.

Aaaaah can’t wait!! I love getting to know Wilma, a lovely way to end the day!! ❤❤

@elphick.event.ponies

7 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy ❤

@sea-fieldpony.4556

7 ай бұрын

@@elphick.event.ponies ❤️❤️

I know you prolly won't see this meg but I find that this excersize really helps my young horse build muscle : *Triangle polework on the lunge* Set up two triangles opposite eachother on a 20m circle Trot or canter over them a few times on both reins and over a few weeks you will feel their core and quarters and carefulness improve!!! Anyone who sees this i recommend trying it! Your irish friend , Sarah ❤

The expression on Wilma (& her pricked ears) - she was having a blast jumping the course. Dan is really lovely, an excellent trainer. You are going to have such fun with Wilma🤗

I have to say it again Then trainers are so impressive ! Talented, great personalities Lucky you Wilma looks so good ❤

Meg with all the jumping lessons that I've seen with you. This is the best teacher for jumping that you've had. I think he's a keeper and you should be using him as your jumping coach. Just like you have a just Like your flat ground teacher You could learn a lot, by the way, he jumps getting the weight off. The saddle early then gets the weight back on before he hits the ground and comes back off. The wait that's a really good lesson to have. I would definitely use him as your coach for jumping

She’s already so talented! I think you guys are going to be such a great pair!!! ❤

@elphick.event.ponies

7 ай бұрын

Ekk thank you, I’m very excited about her 😍

You and Wilma will be such a great team. She really is lovely. Wilma is much less rushie to the fences with Dan. You really do need to take a few lessons with him so you can give Wilma the confidence to not rush at the fence. If you keep on the way you are going, she will be dragging you around the courses, not because she is keen, but because she is losing confidence that you will support her properly. I know that you already see this. I think Dan is great at letting Wilma find her way. You will learn tons with him.

This was amazing to watch! It so interesting to see the difference in showjumpers & eventers! I also LOVEEE the slo mo DSLR’s 😍/ You can really see how Dan rides & how he is with his positioning. Lovely man- Wilma suits you to a T! Xxx

Aww Dan is so lovely with Wilma. He gave you lots of fab advice and compliments. Wilma is 🐴 such lovely genuine mare 💜

@Ridingforwardwithmaria

7 ай бұрын

Awesome vlog , I have loved all the fantastic insights and learning throughout vlogmas. I think the next one will be with Lucinda, the advice about the thighs 😂🇦🇺

I love Dan! I watched his video a couple times last year. I just loved the way he encouraged the horses. You can see them gaining confidence while he rides them. He’s wonderful and Wilma looks great.

Love ittt you are such an inspiration Meg I will be so proud to be half of what you are when I’m older can’t wait to watch this!!! ❤

@elphick.event.ponies

7 ай бұрын

So kind of you ❤

Dan did such a good job with her! I’m seeing great things in her future. Can’t wait to see her and Meg killing it together. ❤️

Very good session for Wilma! I actually think that it is just what you need, having to PUSH the horse a bit here at the beginning instead of having to rate an overly keen horse. Will (hopefully) keep you from pulling. Just keep that rhythmical canter and if you have to, push instead of pull! GO WILMA!

That was terrific in every way! Wilma, Dan, Pete’s filming, and your humor and skill at vlogging and doing the sponsor bit. I’m getting more and more impressed with Wilma. What a fun journey for us to watch. ❤

I love getting to know Wilma like this! She's a gem and I hope that you'll reach a lot with her

She is such a sweet little mare, she's got such a lovely attitude. Excited to see how she improves, Dan did a lovely, kind job with her!

Love watching and learning as the Pros ride your horses! Wilma is so cool, she’s so smart and willing to learn! Special mare ❤❤

Love how he is riding!! So smooth 😁😁 really hope you are going to do some lessons there with her, would be so fun to see the development 🤞🦄 beautiful little wilma

This was a phenomenal video! It was an awesome lesson to watch and learn from. You could see Wilma's confidence grow with every jump! 😊

lovely video, so nice to see how incredibly positive and gentle Dan is with her. excited for the racehorse video.

Such useful exercises, absolutely loved the poles on the circle at the start ! So simple but so effective! You must be so excited about Wilma after this day 😁

I think this is the best instructional vlog I’ve seen yet . Dan is so funny and entertaining whilst imparting a wealth of training information . Soaking it up. Well done Wilma, so honest and promising .

Oh my To see her improve that much in one session is amazing. Love to see you take her to more lessons with you on her. She's So cute❤

Meg it's SO increedabl to HERE WHAT Dan had to say .And THANK YOU for sharing IT with us. 👍👍💖

Even as a dressage rider I love doing polls and cavalettis to help with a forward and strong movement. Cross training is so important for every horse for mental and physical training 😊 He has some great advice

Dan rode Wilma brilliantly! As did Simon! You have such great resources to help you by giving Wilma some great training rides and you some wonderfully valuable lessons. Piggy is also such a wonderful asset!!! I can’t wait to see more of your training and progress with all of your horses. Love riding vicariously through you!!

@RebeccaHildreth

7 ай бұрын

Pretty sure Simon rode Winny but I agree with your comments, such amazing teachers!

Oh Wilma I love you!! So much to come from this girl, cannot wait to see her out eventing with you. You have done such a fab job already, she’s looking so much stronger! Dan rode her beautifully 😍❤️

Thoroughly enjoyed this - Dan is a wealth of information. That first exercise on the circle reminds me of the exercise that Cam did with Em and Addie.

i still can't get over how gorgeous wilma is! seal browns are my favorite! (i'm a bit biased because my old man is a seal brown 😅)

Saw Dan and Granby at Dublin this year and although it wasn't the big man's best day was still a pleasure to see them both ❤

Really loved last years session with Dan and this one is fab too! He has a great way with the horses but also riders, he isn’t just giving an instruction but he’s explaining why we do it a specific way, and the impact doing it that way will have on both horse and rider. More instructors, pro and amateur, should learn from this approach!

Hope you and the family had a great christmas! Another amazing Vlogmas video. You can see Wilma improving each video shes in and she shows so much potential each time. I can see you two going far together. Excited for the future 👀🫶

Omg I’m such a big fan!! Your such an inspiration to all young riders! Keep it up! You deserve so much more!!!Xxx❤

You better watch it Meg. Too many advanced riders are loving Wilma! 😅 She really does look like a lovely ride, so it's no wonder, though. Can't wait for the next episode. Happy New Year!

The whole of vlogmas has been amazing, but this was definitely my favourite!! ❤️

I loved this video. So much valuable information and Dan makes it look so simple (I guess thats why he’s a pro 😊) I can’t wait to see you return for your lesson on Wilma yourself Meg X

It was lovely to hear how Dan was riding her and telling you what he was looking for and how she was feeling. Nice video ❤

Love how he allows her to canter in a 12ft canter rhythm and meets the fences beautifully. Trust the canter to stop the pulling ride. You maybe struggling to find this canter in your small arena at home.

That was such an enjoyable video to watch! And So informative.. Even though I ride a different style. I have a new horse 8 years old also slightly green. I was able to take away so much from him that I can use. I ride huntseat on a saddlebred. Attend saddlebred shows So the difference is we don't jump. But I was still able to take away so much from him My horse has a very similar personality as Wilma. And learning about all the core strength And helping to keep them balanced as young horses .Regardless of what you're doing it's all important. Thank you that was great!!!

I absolutely love him! He knows so much. ❤️😃

I love watching you and Wilma progress and you to are doing so well

My old showjumper is brother to Dan's grey horses sire! Derek Mead was my Uncles best friend and we knew him well.

Wilma looked amazing in this video - and she’s so cute! Always ears forward, and even if she’s having a little spooky she‘s not going crazy over it. Not sure the trainers that saw her do fast would even ever say anything negative about a horse, but she got a lot of praise - must be a good feeling to know it was the right decision to buy her! You’re gonna have a busy eventing season next year!

She's a stunning horse an does amazing jumps. Dan was giving much advices. They will help you to do better.👌🎄

This was just brilliant 🤩. Dan is a legend. Who doesn’t want him as your SJ trainer now!? And Wilma. What a superstar ❤. Megan you are very lucky x

first love your videos so much ur such an inspiration to me!!! i don’t wait to watch it wilma is such an amazing jumper

Love it 💜 she’s looking fab can’t wait to see you both in a few months time 😁

Loved this! Would be great to add Dan’s you tube to this so we can follow and support him too…. His training was so informative xx

Ohhh nice! You just gotta love Dan on Wilma! Epic! ❤🎉

Wilma has such a good mind! Dan's trick with the little jump to help her find the right lead is genius, my mouth fell open haha

Wilma is looking amazing. I can’t wait to see her develop. What a lovely, willing girl

I just want to say meg you got an incredible stunning horse and once she has built more muscle in her bum area I think she is going to be a 5* eventer. Your a brilliant rider meg and you just need to try and keep your confidence up. I know it's hard to do sometimes but have more trust in yourself. You have all ready done a fantastic job with all of your other horses / ponys that you have produced in the past. Look how well you were doing with bear before putting her into foal. I really thought you were extremely brave with half of the things that you use to get up with bear and I'm sure over time you will do a brilliant job with this lovely new horse of yours. I have 100% confidence in you meg and please keep up with the great job your doing with your horses and sending big hugs to all of your ponies and horses and wish you & hobbit & the rest of your family a happy new year for 2024

Dan is so good! Hope he could be your coach for jumping. Great teacher !

I'm so excited to watch this ! I'm already 5 minutes in and I love it xx Keep up the amazing work x have a happy new year !

@elphick.event.ponies

7 ай бұрын

Awh thank you! Enjoy ❤

@thoseequinegirls

7 ай бұрын

​@@elphick.event.poniesI love your videos so much meg , your so gentle with all of your horses ❤ hope you had a merry Christmas and have an amazing New year ❤❤

Dan is amazing and Wilma jumps really well. I, too, love this concept. Learnt so much watching this.

LOVE this. How lovely is Dan ❤

I love Meg's personality!

Such a great watch!...so entertaining and educational.

Yes! Yay! I’ve been waiting for another one like this!

@elphick.event.ponies

7 ай бұрын

Hope you like it 😍

Wilma is going to be a special one! So exciting ♥

So enjoyed this thank you so much. Really informative and interesting. 🥰

The circle exercise is what my newest instructor had me do the first time I jumped with her! We had two teeny jumps on a circle instead of four like here. It was not something I'd ever done before but incredibly useful.

I love how she stayed open at the poll and nose. She is looking fabulous, I can’t wait to see how beautifully she will develop in the future

I cannot wait Meg!! Wilma is so sweet! ❤🥹

Dan is great, and the mare is a total sweetie.

Am enjoying following Wilma's progress. I anticipate Wilma being joined by another horse in the future. Once you have Wilma seriously out and about, I suspect that the next horse will be bigger and higher powered. That said, Wilma is very lovely 🌹.

I got to say what a talent Wilma has 😍 She moves so well, cant wait to sees you show her Meg🤩

Love when you said “Good boy Dan.” 😂❤

So much better jumping- she really learned a lot in this lesson!

Wilma was just brilliant! Loved the vlogmass!

She’s so cute I love what you do with your horses how you produce them so well

Loving the video Meg! Wilma is such an awesome jumper 🫶🏻

@elphick.event.ponies

7 ай бұрын

Epic isn’t she 😍

love wilma!

So interesting to watch. He’s so stable with his position 😮

Wilma is such an exciting prospect, excited for you and the upcoming event vlogs!

This is my first time watching you and I'm subscribing!

Hi it's SO increedabl to see HOW the profeshenuls trian there horse's. And it's such a good exercise, for us ALL to try at home .Take care and all the best for next time .😄😄👍👍👍 And a BIG pat for willma .happy now year to you and your family.

That was so educational! A lot for you to take from that - and for us as well!

Dan is absolutely incredible as a rider and a teacher ❤

For everyone who thinks the horse is the only athlete they should watch this explanation of what the rider is supposed to be doing during the ride and the improvements needed.

Oh my goodness Wilma LOVED him ❤

Wilma is absolutely gorgeous! Dan is a great rider 😊

Another great vlog, loved it

Nice horse box. Lovely. And Willma looks in credible ❤🎉

That was fab, love Dan 😊

Well done Wilma what a superstar. She really tries 😊

Wilma is mega ! The Piggy and Dan bootcamp would be amazing !

Pleased to see Dan and Simon back this year. Wilma, you lucky girl!