Gala of the Royal Horses

[Second Hand Pat]

For you horse lovers Tom and I went to see the Gala of Royal the Horses last night and I caught several video clips which I am slowly uploading and will be posting here. The horses featured were mainly Spanish horses; the Friesian, the Lipizzaner and the Andalusian. The Arabian was in the introduction of the breed due to being one of the foundation breeds of the rest. My videos get better as the night goes on.

Intro


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqpAQfYeYnA

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Intro of the Friesian


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4cEysQVCSI&feature=youtu.be

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Intro of the Lipizzaner


http://youtu.be/dZbVlzlhnYM

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Introduction of the Andalusian


http://youtu.be/Yb6CejVfpe8

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Introduction of the Arabian


http://youtu.be/Z1DnqZ2nAAo

[astrochick00]

Cool,Pat! Thanks for sharing!
I have wanted a Friesian since I was about 12. I got a chance to ride some a couple of years ago, and the baroque ones are not NEARLY as light in the bridle as they look! Maybe one day I'll win the lottery and buy my own farm; Lindsay's Discus Hatchery and Friesian Stud Farm.
:)

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Lindsay, there is more to come so stay tuned. I hear you on the Friesians. You have to return lightness to receive it. :)

[joanstone]

Wow, what gorgeous horses! That must have been great to attend. Thanks for sharing.

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Stay tuned Joan and they were awesome in person.

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The next three videos are the opening act.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7YsXbYx5-o

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcCdF9LxBUY

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdNh2vnmF74&noredirect=1

[Susie]

Your videos were wonderful. I love the warmbloods, which were all the horses you videoed except the Arabian. My baby sister raises wonderful Hanoverians near Gainesville. They are warmbloods, too. You would probably enjoy her website, HomeAgainFarmsHanoverians.com.

Many years ago, before video cameras were such a common thing, I raised Arabian horses in Texas. They are such wonderful sensitive horses. When Texas went broke in the late 1980's because of oil prices, I did too. You couldn't sell an expensive horse for love or money during that time. I gave my horses to the horsey set in the Future Farmers. A 11 year old girl got my breeding stalion, Sparkle. She went on group rides all of the time. Any other breed of stallion would have created havoc on a group ride, but not Sparky.
As I said, Arabians are wonderful horses. Thanks for the videos.

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Susie, I have two arabians now. I have a almost 28 senior named Jake and his son Khayel who is 16. They are both flea bitten grays.

[Susie]

I hope they don't have fleas. I totally love older horses, dogs, etc. My husband and I adopt old St. Bernards. Many only live for a year after we adopt them. We make sure that year is a happy one.

I bred for bay and chestnut colored horses. Naturally, I got my share of grey.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7455/12392917525_d6c04aa763_m.jpg

[RLF]

Thanks Pat,
I will have to watch for the Gala of Royal Horses to come north, so I can take my wife to see it.

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Richard, you might enjoy it too. My husband did not want to go but he did an awful lot of clapping. :)

[nwehrman]

Beautiful Pat - they are in Austin at the end of the month .. I may try to make it!


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Thanks Nicole, well worth seeing.

[RLF]

Hi Pat, I would definitely enjoy the show too.

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This was free style in hand act


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cMuOdDTFxY

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The next four clips show how they train starting with the least experienced horse. Note that the whip is used a training aid..ie an extension to the arm.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEAPEREP3UU

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pT9ao_MWJRY

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WH5I7eT_P_s

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2abpkF4sL8g

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Next up is a more artistic act...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_IuIQLNX-s

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJEglno23uo

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The next four are ground driving and are pretty cool.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ua7PW6uqoyk

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpDUp_CKUBs

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRFodMrcZWY

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNeIKE-v0Vg

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Nice little round pen demo. I did this sort of stuff with my guys but only one at a time.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6kLPvSxi4U

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zM9tEW8lce8

[Allwin]

Pat, when we can see yourself riding your horse?:balloon:

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I look pretty pitiful compared to these professionals plus I have not ridden in a while. It is something I need to start back up.

[evabug1]

Thanks for posting all the videos. They were fun to watch! I drool over friesians. *sigh*

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You are welcome. I am not done however. :D

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There next three videos show the classical dressage act. I loved this.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXBzOemFmSE

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7bNTty0I_o

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lch1Zn1Go-s

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This is the write on the show for those who are interested...http://finance.yahoo.com/news/rene-gasser-rides-gala-royal-112500367.html

[musicmarn1]

oh wow im a horse nut !! (ok im an everything living nut but i worship horses) i have an Andalusian x mustang i raised from a foal who i adore but these are just stunning stunning videos :D thanks for giving me a horse fix with these !!!! superb !!

[Rudustin]

Pat, I love horses. I go to Wellington with some frequency to watch the shows from January till March. If you love horses you should go or perhaps you have been there already. Had a full bred Morgan was I was a teenager named Mactavish! Gelded late and had the conformation of a stallion and was best of show in Massachusetts. Western saddle. The videos are great thanks for sharing. Rufus