Are Horse Riders Athletes? | This Esme AD

Are Horse Riders Athletes? | This Esme

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*Disclaimer* I am a Sponsored rider AD for Voltaire Design + Baileys Horse Feeds + Charles Owen + Ariat + LeMieux + Hy Equestrian + Lister however all opinions are my own.
I am also supported my Drimee, Silvermoor Haylage + Supreme Products

Instagram - @this_esme

My name is Esme and this is me so I guess my channel is 'This Esme'.I make videos about all things horsey such as Vlogs with the ponies, horse care videos and edits of me riding to help other equestrians learn more about these beautiful animals as you never stop learning with horses. :)
Animals
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Casper 15hh 2006 white grey Connemara
Mickey 13.1hh 1999 cream Standardbred
Joey 16.1hh 2014 dapple grey Tb x Warmblood
Duke 10.1hh 2020 Welsh Mountain Pony
Willow - White paint donkey
Bruno - Brown donkey
Toby - Black donkey
(Sometimes our chickens are featured too)
I am very fortunate to have all these animals in my life.Thank you so much for supporting my channel it means so much to me. x

[feichannel]

CONFIRMED: Riders are Athletes, Esmes are Superstars! 😉💜

[mikeandpepper]

Im always talking about riding with my classmates and it really bothers me when they act like its so easy to ride a horse. Like yes, if you're going on a little trail there's not much you have to do. But working with am animal thats 10x your size and doesnt speak your language can be difficult. It takes so much mental strength as much as physical strength to ride a horse. I do believe that riding is a sport, and that we should be considered athelets!! 💗

[juliapleass]

Your position and seat us incredible! Like most people watching this I have learnt so much on how myself as the rider can improve, thanks Esme for the hard work and constant dedication ❤️

[jan.vrhovnik]

This video is so good, like finally can people see that riding isn’t just for riders to sit on a horse and do nothing🤣it’s really hard but so fun and all the hard work at the end you put into it, it’s just worth it.

[kirstytswift]

I can’t wait to watch! Also, Thank you, Esme for making me the rider I am today. You’ve boosted my confidence in doing all the gates on a horse. Thanks to you, I’ve sat bucks, rears, bolts. Now, you are helping younger people becoming the riders they will be in 3 years time. I started watching you 3 years ago and I had already done horse riding before but now I can’t believe how far I’ve come! Let’s be honest, you’re the only reason I am the rider I am today, Thank You, Esme. I love your videos so, so much and you, Joey, Casper, Duke, Mickey and all of your animals are the greatest team ever! ❤️ love your vids ♥️ ♥️

[dxniella_]

This even helped me, I'm gonna start doing exercises to improve my riding because my canter could use some work. The amount of effort you put into videos amazing, such a talented rider.

[sasukerox]

What an informative instructor! It looked like she has been coaching you for years, you two had a great connection.

[kimberlyidol]

This is so fascinating to watch! I teach ballet, and in the last couple years I’ve started to teach from the same really scientific approach to form and optimal body placement for strength/balance as you’re working on with the trainer here, so it’s amazing seeing the same principles applied in a completely different sport! And of course makes me want to try horse riding even more :)

[Abi_equine]

you are so kind and nice you are the one who actually got me into horse riding always watching your videos :)

[beaboi]

im not an equestrian but i still love to watch your videos <3 ty so much for working so hard to make these amazing videos. ly Esme!

[ponytales.]

Thank you for putting so much effort into making videos I love your videos ❤️

[equinemads]

Horse riders are definitely athletes so glad that there is going to be a video showing people that we r 😁

[meandmysister]

Equestrians are definitely athletes!Love your videos ❤️

[ellabellapferd]

I can‘t wait to watch it. You and your horses helped me to start riding again. Your beginner series tought me so much! Best wishes to you and all your animals. ❤️

[loviley]

Esme, you are basically the person who inspired me to start riding. Now I can jump and do a lot more. Love you! <33

[eq.elliee]

21:37 your trot and flow was so nice amazing video esme ❤️ learnt a lot of exercises to try. Also 14:29 are perfect words of advice.

[Jen-zznv]

That was incredible Esme! I noticed so much improvement in your arms, hands and seat. To have that kind of training/treatment available is amazing! I had no idea that was a thing, thank you for sharing such amazing content and really putting yourself out there trying all these new things!

[kayceepinches]

I started riding in 2016 and before covid I lost all my confidence and stopped I wanted to try again but covid hit and I started riding again about 3 months ago your videos have helped my confidence I picked it up quite fast so I am jumping for the first time next week I’m so nervous 😬 I wanted to say you are amazing and you should never listen to the hate and you inspire many many people world wide well done ❤️

[Katelynbee]

This might of been my favorite video by far! So educational. Your an incredible rider. ❤️

[tenike_eq]

When I read the title"Are rider athletes? "
It suddenly hit me we all work so hard to come where we are now then i also said to myself Esme works so hard to, film these fun, insperaitional, educational and interesting vidros, thanks for all your hard work to help us learn. You might not know this but your the reason why i am an Eqestrian some hugs and kisses to Joey, Casper, Mickey, Bruno, Toby and Willow🐴🐴🐴