Episodes

Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
"Controversy at Horse Show: FEI Rider James Smith Allegedly Abuses Horse | What's Happening Behind the Scenes?"Hey, equestrian community. Today, we’re discussing an alarming incident that has recently come to light involving FEI Rider James Smith at a horse show in Spain. If you’re not familiar with the term, “wrapping” or “pulling” refers to when a rider strikes a horse—usually with a bamboo stick or whip—on the cannon bone as they jump. The goal is to make the horse tuck its legs more as it goes over the fence. It’s a controversial and concerning practice that raises serious ethical questions about the treatment of horses in competitive riding. 😞What Happened at the Horse Show?According to the reports, James Smith was allegedly caught “wrapping” his horse during the competition, which, if proven true, is deeply troubling. Why would anyone risk doing such a thing at a public event? It’s heartbreaking to think about what may be happening behind closed doors. This is not acceptable behavior in the equestrian world, and we have to take a stand for better treatment of horses.What is Wrapping?Wrapping involves striking the horse in the cannon bone while jumping, often with a bamboo stick or whip, in an attempt to make the horse tuck its legs tighter. While some riders believe this might improve the horse’s performance, the practice is widely considered inhumane and dangerous for the horse.What Does This Allegation Mean?While the allegations have not been proven yet, it’s important to recognize that these kinds of practices have no place in our sport. Turning a blind eye to such treatment can have long-lasting impacts on the reputation of our community, and it’s essential that we speak out against any form of abuse. Thank goodness, if these claims are true, someone stepped forward to report this action.Join the Discussion!What are your thoughts on ethical treatment in equestrian sports? Have you witnessed anything similar in your experiences? Please share your thoughts below and let’s continue the conversation about protecting our horses. 👇🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE, SHARE & SUBSCRIBE for more updates on this developing story and equestrian news!#JamesSmith #HorseAbuse #FEIRider #EquestrianEthics #HorseProtection #AnimalRights #HorseRiding #EquestrianNews #horsewelfare .This video is for educational purposes and constitutes Fair Use under Section 107 of the US Copyright Act of 1976. Allowance is made for “Fair Use” for purposes of education, research, criticism, comment, and news reporting.00:00 intro00:10 FEI rider James Smith00:10 Accusation against FEI rider James Smith00:20 what is rapping? This video is for educational purposes and constitutes Fair Use under Section 107 of the US Copyright Act of 1976. Allowance is made for “Fair Use” for purposes of education, research, criticism, comment, and news reporting. This video is fully transformative and created in accordance with YouTube’s Content Reuse Policy under the Content Reuse Act. It includes original narration, commentary, educational context, visual edits, and added value through storytelling and analysis. No content is simply re-uploaded.

Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Because of the hard work from the veterinarians at Auburn Veterinary SChool Tink the miracle Foal made a miraculous recovery. Tink was born extremely premature because her mother had placentitus. Her mother also unfortunately rejected her. The veterinarians at Auburn University knew that they had to do something to help this baby. It's joints weren't fully formed so they didn't want him walking a lot, but they knew he needed to build muscle. As a result they decided to swim her several times a day. After a few weeks Tink started to get stronger and now she is living her best life!This video is for educational purposes and constitutes Fair Use under Section 107 of the US Copyright Act of 1976. Allowance is made for “Fair Use” for purposes of education, research, criticism, comment, and news reporting.00:00 intro00:10 tinks story00:20 Auburn University Veterinarians This video is for educational purposes and constitutes Fair Use under Section 107 of the US Copyright Act of 1976. Allowance is made for “Fair Use” for purposes of education, research, criticism, comment, and news reporting. This video is fully transformative and created in accordance with YouTube’s Content Reuse Policy under the Content Reuse Act. It includes original narration, commentary, educational context, visual edits, and added value through storytelling and analysis. No content is simply re-uploaded.

Monday Mar 18, 2024
Monday Mar 18, 2024
Swedish Showjumper Douglas Lindelow Defends horse ABUSE allegations made last wednesday. As of right now the Swedish Equestrian Federation is investigating this as a possible criminal case. He is not currently banned with the FEI, but it might escalate to that if he is proven guilty. As of right now Douglas Lindelow is cooperating with the Police and the Swedish Equestrian Federation. We will continue to update people as this case unfolds. Under new FEI media rules we have to be careful what footage we post. once the footage becomes available of the act we will make another post. This video is about the new FEI media rule: https://youtu.be/eK6Kv57HWXI?si=N1Ph7uG5iu4XxCVgThis video is for educational purposes and constitutes Fair Use under Section 107 of the US Copyright Act of 1976. Allowance is made for “Fair Use” for purposes of education, research, criticism, comment, and news reporting.00:00 intro00:10 allegations against Douglas Lindelow00:20 Swedish Equestrian Federation response01:08 Douglas Lindelow Showjumper defends himself This video is for educational purposes and constitutes Fair Use under Section 107 of the US Copyright Act of 1976. Allowance is made for “Fair Use” for purposes of education, research, criticism, comment, and news reporting. This video is fully transformative and created in accordance with YouTube’s Content Reuse Policy under the Content Reuse Act. It includes original narration, commentary, educational context, visual edits, and added value through storytelling and analysis. No content is simply re-uploaded.

Sunday Mar 17, 2024
Sunday Mar 17, 2024
ACCUSATIONS HAVE BEEN REVEALED: https://youtu.be/mh92NYxZaIUFEI show jumper James Smith has been provisionally suspended from the FEI and the British Equestrian Federation. Images have surfaced showing horse abuse at a Spanish Show Jumping event. A spokesman for the FEI has state that " The training methods depicted in the images have no place in our sport and are against any regulations. Therefore, they will not be tolerated. " Under new FEI media rules we have to be careful what footage we post. once the footage becomes available of the act we will make another post. This video is about the new FEI media rule: https://youtu.be/eK6Kv57HWXI?si=N1Ph7uG5iu4XxCVgThis video is for educational purposes and constitutes Fair Use under Section 107 of the US Copyright Act of 1976. Allowance is made for “Fair Use” for purposes of education, research, criticism, comment, and news reporting.00:00 intro00:10 James Smith Show Jumper00:20 FEI This video is for educational purposes and constitutes Fair Use under Section 107 of the US Copyright Act of 1976. Allowance is made for “Fair Use” for purposes of education, research, criticism, comment, and news reporting. This video is fully transformative and created in accordance with YouTube’s Content Reuse Policy under the Content Reuse Act. It includes original narration, commentary, educational context, visual edits, and added value through storytelling and analysis. No content is simply re-uploaded.

Friday Mar 15, 2024
Friday Mar 15, 2024
A few days ago Olympic Level three day had a bad accident while he was schooling cross country. This comes just a few days after he won the Land Rover Horse of the Year CCI4* with 19 year old Virgil in New Zealand. Fortunately, there should be time for him to recover before the Olympics in Paris. Let's all rally behind him and hope that he has the best recovery possible. Horseback riding is dangerous unfortunately and we all know the risks, but we never want it to happen!"Sending Support to Shane Rose After His Accident | Prayers for Recovery 🙏"Hello, Scholarly Equestrians! 🐴 Today, I want to take a moment to send some positive thoughts and prayers to Australian Olympic-level 3-day eventer Shane Rose. Last weekend, Shane had an incredible win at the Land Rover Show of the Year, but just days later, he suffered a severe fall while schooling cross-country.Shane broke both his pelvis and femur and is currently recovering after surgery in the ICU. Thankfully, his horse is unharmed, but this incident serves as a powerful reminder of just how dangerous the sport of eventing can be, and how vulnerable we are every time we ride. 🏇💔Why We Need to Stand TogetherThis is a tough moment for Shane, and it’s important to support one another in the equestrian community. Each ride, whether in competition or training, carries risks, and we must always be grateful when we dismount safely. Shane’s accident is a reminder to appreciate our safety, our horses, and our friends in the sport.Let’s all send our thoughts and prayers to Shane for a full recovery and hope that he can return to the sport he loves. 🙌🕊The Risks We Face as EquestriansRiding and training are incredibly rewarding, but it’s important to recognize the risks involved—whether you’re a beginner or an experienced rider. Every time we get on a horse, we face potential danger, and Shane’s accident is a tragic example of this. But it’s also a reminder of the importance of safety gear, preparation, and riding within our limits.Join the CommunityLet’s show Shane some love and support as he recovers from this difficult injury. Drop your well-wishes and positive thoughts in the comments below! 👇🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE, SHARE & SUBSCRIBE for more equestrian content, and let’s stay united in supporting one another.This video is for educational purposes and constitutes Fair Use under Section 107 of the US Copyright Act of 1976. Allowance is made for “Fair Use” for purposes of education, research, criticism, comment, and news reporting. This video is fully transformative and created in accordance with YouTube’s Content Reuse Policy under the Content Reuse Act. It includes original narration, commentary, educational context, visual edits, and added value through storytelling and analysis. No content is simply re-uploaded.#ShaneRose #Eventing #EquestrianCommunity #SupportShaneRose #HorseRiding #PrayersForShane #EquestrianSafety #EventingAccident #HorseRiderSupport00:00 intro00:10 Shane rose olympic three day eventer00:53 we all need to be thankful for every safe ride we have This video is for educational purposes and constitutes Fair Use under Section 107 of the US Copyright Act of 1976. Allowance is made for “Fair Use” for purposes of education, research, criticism, comment, and news reporting. This video is fully transformative and created in accordance with YouTube’s Content Reuse Policy under the Content Reuse Act. It includes original narration, commentary, educational context, visual edits, and added value through storytelling and analysis. No content is simply re-uploaded.

Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Brandon Collins Makes History! 🏆 First Man to Win Pro Barrel Racing at The American🎉 Huge congratulations to Brandon Cullins for making history as the first man to win Pro Barrel Racing at The American! 🐎🔥 This is an incredible moment for the equestrian world, and we couldn’t be more excited to see records being broken!For those outside of the sport, some have asked: "How can men and women compete together in barrel racing?" Well, guess what? Equestrians have been doing this for generations! 💪 In disciplines like English riding, men and women have competed side by side for years, and we’re proud to see this equality celebrated across the industry.👏 Way to go, Brandon! The equestrian community is cheering for you!💬 What do you think about this historic win? Drop your thoughts in the comments!📌 Subscribe for more equestrian news & highlights! 🔔 #BrandonCollins #BarrelRacing #TheAmerican #EquestrianEquality #RecordBreaking00:00 intro00:10 Brandon Cullins00:20 men and women compete equally This video is for educational purposes and constitutes Fair Use under Section 107 of the US Copyright Act of 1976. Allowance is made for “Fair Use” for purposes of education, research, criticism, comment, and news reporting. This video is fully transformative and created in accordance with YouTube’s Content Reuse Policy under the Content Reuse Act. It includes original narration, commentary, educational context, visual edits, and added value through storytelling and analysis. No content is simply re-uploaded.






