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Fiona Price
08 Jun 2009 22:51
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Re endurance, we can't run to any more coverage of endurance this year as there is so much else to film. Also, the audience is still niche. Personally, it is part of my philosophy with Horse Hero to cover the smaller disciplines too as there is much to learn from everything but you only have to take a look at the viewer figs on endurance versus say the Gemma Green video I posted today (which will probably have a thousand views in a day)! I will bear your suggestions in mind for next year.
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Doubleauseven
09 Jun 2009 08:44
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Hi Fiona,
Thanks for the quick response. And yes, I see what you mean. Sorry, I never thought about that! If you ever want a horse with behavioral "issues" you're more than welcome to use mine. He will keep your crew occupied for days!!!
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25 Jun 2009 17:56
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Hi Fiona,
I love the training videos, which are really informative and interesting, but I think that the video diaries are also great.
Knowing how riders plan for trips abroad or over distance would be great. I am having to travel the length and breadth of Spain just for a national competition. Spain has different ideas on competitions (ie there are NO low level ones, you are either National level or don't go!!)
I second the mention of videoing abroad, I know that living abroad myself, keeping and competing horses is massively different than the UK. And the different things we have in Spain are really interesting. I do know that my little village in Southern Spain always holds the Spanish National High School competition, which is fascinating.
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Fiona Price
25 Jun 2009 19:12
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Thanks for that. We are going to do different things with the video diaries, for instance, have a rider cover their prep for a big event and develop the slightly different strand of diary I have started to capture things we don't film for our mainstream. We were meant to be coming to film with Beatriz this year, but it didn't happen. It is still in the thinking....
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25 Jun 2009 20:34
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Beatriz's yard in Barcelona is absolutely superb!! But she is one of few riders that have a yard as such. There are a lot more riders out here who just ride for a breeding stud. Eg. Juan Manuel Muñoz & Fuego. He rides for a stud (which is a beautiful place according to my trainer, who used to train Fuego)
One of the other places that the viewers would love, is the Escuela in Jerez. It is magnificent (the home of Rafael Soto) and beautifully historic. And if you plan it right, you could film the Jerez "Feria del Caballo", which is a festival of horses. I believe this is in May. Its a truly amazing sight and captures the essence of the Spaniard and his horse.
The new video diaries sound excellent, I have been learning on the go and all in a different language as well, so any additional tips are gratefully received!
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Fiona Price
26 Jun 2009 18:34
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Sounds great. All noted. A trip to Spain is a must!
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29 Jun 2009 17:30
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Yup it is, but be careful when you come over as it can pour with rain or like right now, it is blisteringly hot! May or October are good months. I will send you some photos/video clip next time I am somewhere interesting.
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Tx
30 Jun 2009 17:56
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"Just thought it would be an idea to suggest other riders/grooms/famous names to be videoed? Showing-wise would be fantastic to see some videos from Lynn Russell and her cobs! Or showjumpers such as Ben Maher or the Whitakers?" How about asking Geoff Luckett..he'd be great for jump off tips!
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Fiona Price
01 Jul 2009 23:26
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We tried Lynne Russell way back and she wasn't up for it unfortunately. We were meant to film with Ben Maher recently and it was cancelled. We did an interview with Robert Whitaker at Windsor and would like to do some training videos with a show jumper. But so far, we haven't had much luck engaging them. They are a tricky bunch, probably because they are away travelling so much of the time. But we'll get there in the end. Did you see our fab' videos with Louise Bell on showing, by the way?
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kiwihorse
02 Jul 2009 03:48
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Would love to see Laura B showing us how she uses cavaletti on both her young and older horses. She mentioned this in her forum, thanks.
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gomoriding
05 Jul 2009 09:22
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For those of us whose horses will not tolerate normal pulling, is there any chance of a video demonstrating how to use the various mane tools effectively. My horse usually ends up with a short chunky mane!
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Fiona Price
05 Jul 2009 13:22
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Noted. If and when we finally make it to a show-jumper (!) we had planned to show how they cut their manes which might be of interest to you.
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sophia
16 Jul 2009 02:42
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New horse...
I've just brought a new horse, and it can be confusing what to do with them in those 1st few 'getting to know each other days', so far I've done lunging, brushing and general handling. Some tips would be great!
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Fiona Price
16 Jul 2009 08:39
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Noted Sophia, but I also suggest you post this in the forum for some immediated advice.
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kgunn
17 Jul 2009 08:52
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I would like to see a lunge lesson/ridden lesson focusing on the biomechanics of horse and rider. Too many riding instructors just tell the rider to apply aids but rarely offer an explanantion of which muscles the rider should be using (especially with regard to the seat)to influence the horse - and how to use these muscles correctly and effectively when applying the aids. I'm sure many of us struggle to apply correct aids with little idea of how to use our own bodies on the horse - and the profound effect this has on the well-being of our horses.
Maybe some on-horse pilates to help us locate muscles that we need for balanced riding??
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Fiona Price
17 Jul 2009 15:49
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We are about to film a session with dressage rider Hannah Biggs and a Tai Chi expert to look, not so much at what muscles are doing what (not directly at least), but where energy is lost between horse and rider. Along the same lines and should be fascinating!
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kgunn
17 Jul 2009 16:17
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Sounds good -I look forward to seeing it!
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Diana
26 Jul 2009 10:36
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I think all the videos are relevant. For me dressage training and general turnout are the most interesting. Keep doing what you're doing...it's great!
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semostherider
27 Jul 2009 21:34
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I would love to see some videos of hoof care and treating thrush like common problems and how to aviod them.
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Diana
31 Jul 2009 11:05
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Hi, I think Sienna Myson-Davies's blog is very interesting. It would great to see some videos of her, how she works her horses etc, especially the lovely Tambo!
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