Post by nzponywriter on Mar 26, 2014 8:33:52 GMT 1
I don't know about the rest of you, but I spend a fair amount of time on YouTube - uploading videos (mostly of my horse, though sometimes of others) and watching videos of my friends and their horses. Most are fairly ordinary, but there are a few videos and channels on YouTube that I adore and want to share.
In particular, I have to give a big shout out to my good friends the Wilson sisters from Northland, New Zealand. I already mentioned in another thread (wild horse documentary) that they have a channel documenting their work with some of New Zealand's Kaimanawa ponies. They also have another channel with some equally great videos on it that I think some of you might enjoy.
Channel: Showtym Sport Horses - New Zealand
Best video:
This video inspired me to write my novel "Dare to Dream" which is loosely based on the true story of Amanda and her pony Showtym Viking (aka Strider), as shown in this video. Not content with winning every major pony show jumping title on offer in his first competitive season, Amanda now competes him in horse classes, and he has been very successful, with wins to 2* Grand Prix and competing to 1.60m - not bad for a 14.2hh pony! But this video isn't about their competition record - it's about the bond they share. Strider loves Amanda - he's a grumpy pony who is inclined to bite strangers, but he will literally do anything for her. It would almost be a cliche, if it wasn't true.
Channel: Keeping up with the Kaimanawas
Best video:
Since I already posted the Wind Eaters documentary trailer on another thread, here's another great video from their channel. Memo's story is pretty inspirational stuff, and this is a super talented pony with a big future - a future that she's lucky to have, considering how many times she's escaped death's door. These days, she's a very happy pony.
User: Katie Pontone
Best video:
I met Katie when I worked at a summer camp in the United States, where she was a camper and I was a counsellor. We bonded over the mutual appreciation of a mad little Hackney pony called Scooter, and we stayed friends over the years. Katie and her pony Wicked have a great story - a real Zero to Hero story that belongs in any good pony book. On the search for a pony jumper, she tried a few then came across Molly at a riding school. The pony was obese, blind in one eye and although 13 years old, had never competed. But Katie fell in love with her and bought her, and despite a few early setbacks, in their first season they finished up the #1 pony jumper in the USA. She then bought a warmblood mare who was very difficult for a while, but she is now competing her at 1.30m barefoot and bitless. Katie is very driven and can be a little blinkered when it comes to some of her ideas and methods but she is very passionate and hardworking, and deserves all the success she's had. I think this video sums her up.
And then finally I will include my channel, in case anyone is interested in me and my horse JJ.
Channel: Kate Lattey
Best video:
I made this video a while ago, starting with him when I first got him and he knew nothing, to the beginning of this show season. We've had a great season with plenty of wins and placings, and are hoping to move up to bigger shows next season.
In particular, I have to give a big shout out to my good friends the Wilson sisters from Northland, New Zealand. I already mentioned in another thread (wild horse documentary) that they have a channel documenting their work with some of New Zealand's Kaimanawa ponies. They also have another channel with some equally great videos on it that I think some of you might enjoy.
Channel: Showtym Sport Horses - New Zealand
Best video:
This video inspired me to write my novel "Dare to Dream" which is loosely based on the true story of Amanda and her pony Showtym Viking (aka Strider), as shown in this video. Not content with winning every major pony show jumping title on offer in his first competitive season, Amanda now competes him in horse classes, and he has been very successful, with wins to 2* Grand Prix and competing to 1.60m - not bad for a 14.2hh pony! But this video isn't about their competition record - it's about the bond they share. Strider loves Amanda - he's a grumpy pony who is inclined to bite strangers, but he will literally do anything for her. It would almost be a cliche, if it wasn't true.
Channel: Keeping up with the Kaimanawas
Best video:
Since I already posted the Wind Eaters documentary trailer on another thread, here's another great video from their channel. Memo's story is pretty inspirational stuff, and this is a super talented pony with a big future - a future that she's lucky to have, considering how many times she's escaped death's door. These days, she's a very happy pony.
User: Katie Pontone
Best video:
I met Katie when I worked at a summer camp in the United States, where she was a camper and I was a counsellor. We bonded over the mutual appreciation of a mad little Hackney pony called Scooter, and we stayed friends over the years. Katie and her pony Wicked have a great story - a real Zero to Hero story that belongs in any good pony book. On the search for a pony jumper, she tried a few then came across Molly at a riding school. The pony was obese, blind in one eye and although 13 years old, had never competed. But Katie fell in love with her and bought her, and despite a few early setbacks, in their first season they finished up the #1 pony jumper in the USA. She then bought a warmblood mare who was very difficult for a while, but she is now competing her at 1.30m barefoot and bitless. Katie is very driven and can be a little blinkered when it comes to some of her ideas and methods but she is very passionate and hardworking, and deserves all the success she's had. I think this video sums her up.
And then finally I will include my channel, in case anyone is interested in me and my horse JJ.
Channel: Kate Lattey
Best video:
I made this video a while ago, starting with him when I first got him and he knew nothing, to the beginning of this show season. We've had a great season with plenty of wins and placings, and are hoping to move up to bigger shows next season.