FIRST TRAIL RIDE GONE WRONG! Day 181 (06/30/19) 

I think Stella went faster up the hill, because it's harder work for them to walk up a hill than to canter or trot it.

You should get a go pro so when you go on trails you have both hands to control your hors

Panicking and Crying and whining is not going to make anything better. Laura, you're the adult there. You need to keep yourself together or you're gonna make everybody else start to get insecure and panicky. It wasn't even that bad.

I've never seen a more stressed and nervous rider before just relax and enjoy the trails and ride the horse is really well behaved and knows what shes doing just guide her you'll be fine trust me!

You’re yelling at your kid to relax but you’re panicking more than anyone in the group....

I'll tell ya what Laura, that trotting will get you in shape fast! You have really got to do some confidence building exercises though. There's no reason to be so scared. Acting scared like that can be SUPER dangerous. You've been taking lessons for quite some time now, so you're not a new rider. You can do it!!!

I know kids watch these videos but i have to say to Gabby...HELL YES GIRL! I see so much of my younger riding self in her and she is improving so greatly she ABSOLUTELY has natural talent for it. Keep up the good work Gabby and the confidence!

stella is the best trail horse she doesn’t care about anything she’s just a little fast for laura

Laura: *terrified* Stella: this is a pretty cool buffet

Omg lol I just watched it! LAURA YOU STUCK IT!!!! It’s easier for horses to go faster up a hill because they get traction

4:40 -everytime i get on a horse i say a prayer and if i die on a horse, then i die doing what i love best. I die doing what i was brought on this earth to do. I die doing what fulfils me in life. Im dead because my passion is dangerous. I take the risk every time my foot sets into my stirrup. Deep breaths and sit up. Breath the same breaths the horse breaths. Have your heart beat with the horses hoof beats. Think about why your on a horse, why you love the horse, why you are devoted hundreds of hours to taking hard riding lessons and pushing limits. You do this because what you love is deadly. Dont let fear have a fraction of you. Hope this helps, love you laura and soph!

I’m not hating but maybe Laura could have a helmet cam so it would be easier to vlog and ride ? Xx

Laura, Horses WANT a leader! YOU CAN NOT LET YOUR CONFIDENCE DROP!!!! YOU are in charge! NOT Stella! You need to DEMAND her to stop or for her to do ANYTHING!!!! Be the BOSS! be the STRONG LEADER!!!!! YOU CAN DO THIS!!!! AND STELLA WILL DO THIS WITH YOU AT YOUR COMMAND!!! She WILL listen to you! Not just maybe, or sometimes listen to you she WILL! You have got this Laura! I BELIEVE IN YOU!!!!! BE THE LEADER THE BOSS, THE PERSON IN CONTROL!!! You. Can. Do This.

If you own horses and your too scared to go on a simple trail ride you shouldn’t own horses

Laura: now do you feel silly for all that crying you did. *laura thinks back to when she screamed cause her horse trotted* : oh.

Stella was fine, Laura, you just need to stay calm and enjoy the trail!

This lady genuinely make my blood curl. MAN UP. THE HORSE ISNT DOING ANYTHING. YOU ARE THE ADULT ACT LIKE IT!

Low ur channel. But Laura “shouts” at Stella and tells her not to trip on the stick and don’t canter but she isn’t controlling her she just speaking. No hate. Just saying😂

Laura: lets just take a deep breath Everyone else: ..... 😂😂 Laura just remember Stella feeds off of your emotions so if you are calm she is calm

i love it... heres Laura at the start of the video freaking out yet stella is being amazing...

I think it would be good for Laura and Sophie to try a trail ride with Fiona, Bc it seems like you two just aren’t the most confident on the trail and it is helpful to have your trainers there to knock some sense into you 😂

please don’t scream the horse can get frightened

“if my horse starts to trot then we’re trotting.” no, you control the horses pace.

Why are you blaming your horse for everything you do realize your in control

A big tip if she gets quicker and spooks stay as calm as possible because otherwise she will get more scared and go faster and go further 😊

Laura: *tapes the jumping* Tex: *Comes in with leaves in his mouth* Sup. Lol that was funny. I think you did well. Maybe you would be better with a very flat and easy trail ride to get used to it more lol. I'm no expert, just wanna make that suggestion. I'm just glad you guys are all alright. I hope Kayley's lip is okay though.

It’s kinda dangerous running in an unknown field. There could be holes and you horses could easily break a leg

THREE THING YOU NEED TO CHANGE. -Get a helmet cam so you don’t have to only hold the reins with one hand. -Stay calm on your horse. -Also you can’t tell your horse to “stop looking at the grass” you have to make her. -If you don’t have any experience with it (like trail riding) get a professional! -Don’t stay up another horse’s but. -Don’t panic on a horse. -Please stop yelling on a horse. -Take control of your dang horse. -Don’t give your daughter your “afraid” of. I have bin on a trail ride, and fell off face first, down a hill.

Stella is picking up on your fear. I know how hard this is because after a nasty fall I was the exact same way but I promise once you start to trust her again and calm down, she will too! I believe in you both

1. If your stressed the horse is stressed so dont stress 2.horses will always wanna eat its natural control your reins 3.if you cant control or work with a horse dont own one 4.crying and whining doesn’t stop anything 5. If your crying or whining the horse senses fear and takes advantage of you 6.dont go up a horses butt because that horse might buck and then you have a bunch of problems

For trails I think Laura should have a helmet cam if she is riding. I think this is safer and you have more control over your horses, Because you have both hands free to stop your horse. Love you ❤️😘

I love how Stella's ears perked forward when she was going through the water😍

I've been waiting for this all day never clicked faster in my life Edit:thanks for all the likes

As hard as this sounds Laura, you just can’t be scared. The horses feed off that and they will become stressed too. You need to not worry about everything. Horses will be horses. They might trip, spook, bolt ect. You just need to try and get over this fear. You will be absolutely fine if you don’t worry.

Laura it is ok to be scared. Baby steps. I see you in the near future galloping Stella in an open field having the time of your life. You are an amazing person and rider. Looking back on when I first started watching your vlogs you were scared to even touch a horse. Look at you now! You have a wonderful farm with four horses!! You and your family has come so far. I love you all very much have a wonderful day!!!♥️♥️♥️

7:41 I don't think getting whacked in the face by someone elses tail was a fun experience for stella

That trail ride looks a lot of fun. Kids stuck on the other side of bushes. Loose mini doing a runner, horses rolling in the water with the rider. The horses would have loved the antics!

OMG, I about died laughing in the end when Willow was just walking through the water. Gabby and Storm looked amazing jumping the twin trees. Maybe she could try a beginner cross country event or even a huntet pace (if they have those up there). Very good job Sophie for overcoming your fears. Laura, you are an incredibly strong person. Keep doing what your doing and things will only get better. One thing you might want to talk to Fiona about is maybe getting Stella a short shank jointed western curb for going on trails with. It has a snaffle mouth but a curb and longer shanks for just a little extra stopping power. Just a thought. Happy trails from Arkansas.

The reason why she probably cantered up the hill, is because it's much easier to trot/canter upwards for them, especially if they're older. You probably also got a little spooked when she started to go up, and you felt the pushes from her butt, and it caused you to squeeze. It's alright, my little five year old's ( horse, lol ) first trail ride consisted of me being held/ponied loosely with the mecate, and I got so anxious. He's a saddlebred too, and so when I got super amped and nervous, he just got excited and wanted to go explore ahead of everyone else. It happens to the best of us 👍🏼

Horses a lot of the time will want to trot/canter up a hill because it's easier on them to get the momentum. Since Stella was just doing that to get up the hill, if it's easier, just remember that when going up hills, and get ready to hold her back, or make her do the serpentine pattern up or be behind a slower horse. But in all honesty, she is a ROCKSTAR on the trail! She just needs you to focus on leading, and staying calm and confident. She seems pretty at easy/comfortable out on the trail :) My horse is a speed demon, so I'm always 100% focused when trail riding, so when approaching hills I always make sure to just allow him to trot and keep him in a trot so he doesn't try to canter. Also, lean forward up hills and lean back down hills to help her stay balanced. :)

I love how when Stella cantered up the hill gabby goes "Good job" for laura staying on. lol

Ok I’m sorry but I was laughing through this entire video! 😂 Your doing great Laura. Maybe ride with a go-pro that has a mic so you can have both reins 😂💞

Don’t worry Laura, it’s normal to be a little afraid when your trying new things. But don’t worry! You and Stella can work it out together, it will help build more trust and a bigger bond. I don’t mean to sound bossy, or like an online trainer, but I recommend doing some groundwork with her, like leading her around the arena, or making her stay and dropping the lead rope, picking it up and asking her to come without a tug. I find it works really well, it makes the horse know your in charge and they trust you. But, don’t let the girls do it, you should take time on your own, I bet it would work out really well for YOU and Stella. Btw, your hand placement looks great! Keep up the good work! xxx. -grace

You don’t deserve a horse if you don’t even know how to ride it🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🙅🏽‍♀️🙅🏽‍♀️🙅🏽‍♀️

I feel like one of the more experienced riders rather than the mom should be bloging so she has both hands.

I would have been enjoying cantering up the hill but I understand why you wouldn’t Laura because of your past which can’t stop you

I just have a tip for Sophie as I was at her stage 6 months ago, I feel her seat needs abit of improving as i have noticed her trot and canter are very bouncy, my tip for trot is to rise abit faster so the horse moves if they are too fast then slow the rising down. I used to ride my pony terribly, I would rise to fast and she would just canter so I eventually learnt to go with the horse and just enjoy it, so that’s my first tip to just fix her seat abit. Next tip is reins, I used to ride extra tight and then I ended up riding too loose and I have now learnt to tighten them abit . And my final tip is position, I know you guys ride like hunters but I have noticed that some times Sophie and Laura lean forward when they ride so I would just try and sit up while standing. I don’t mean to sound judgemental I just thought of these tips as in other videos I have noticed these things, I’m no expert, if anything I’m a competent novice. I love you guys so much. Thanks for reading if you did, love you guys, I’m a big fan I watch you everyday and like all your videos . X❤️🐎😁

19:39 Everyone : Omg she cut her lip Me : Tex is a mood with dat snacc he grabbed

I felt your heart racing, thanks for the giggles.

You guys are the best RU-vidrs of all time. Every day you look make me realize that I can believe in myself. You guys are a true inspiration!

You guys should get a gopro for your helmets so laura doesn't have to struggle with multitasking

Laura, you should be more calm and relaxed than freaking out, Stella is absolutely amazing and won’t do anything that would harm you x

No offence to Laura at all but I think the best part of the video was watching her freak out😂

BAHAHAHA Laura if you spent less time worrying and stressing you would really enjoy it hahaha AND YOU WOULD RELAX MORE AND THEREFORE ENJOY MORE - that looked like an amazing fun trail - that's what trails are all about!!!! You need to teach yourself to be cautious in a sensible way but not to over think things ❤❤😘😘

Laura, I was taught that even when your scared to be on a horse you still need to be calm and confident. Horses can sense when your scared and that causes them to fell scared, so you need to talk to Stella let her know that everything is fine and that she is a good girl no matter what, that encourages her to feel confident.

Im not sure but if you where holding the camera then trotting and cantering for you will be really hard. You should get a chest mount and stufd xx

Tell Sophie not to be so nervous and tell her just to sit and Enjoy the ride

I absolutely love how Gabbys confidence boosting, even Sophie seems chilled out now. Don't worry Laura, you too will grow soon. Just keep getting up there and doing the best you can. Its OK if sometimes you are scared and opt out. Everyone's growth is at different speeds and that's OK. Well done that you still got on Stella and tried. Hats off to you ❤

When your on trail and your horse likes to eat the grass there is something that can help with that it is like a leather string that hooks to the pole or top of bridle and it comes to the saddle horn which is perfect cause you are in a western saddle so it might help comment if you think so it can keep their head up too by the way

When Storm went down in the water all I could think of was Gabby’s expensive saddle! Looks like loads of fun but Laura you really need to keep your emotions in check and stop panicking. You were very focused on not letting Stella eat grass at all also but that’s the least of your worries. If you let little things like that go then you can focus on the more important things and possibly even relax. Stella is an excellent trail horse,she stops when the horse in front of her stops, she has a smooth trot you can sit and she neck reins so you can steer her with 1 hand. You will have a more relaxing ride if you keep yourself calm. This will help Sophie also.

Stella had you the whole time Laura! She was like “I got this! Leading the herd or going through water? No problem!” When you’re on a trail a lot of it is just autopilot, especially when you have a great trail horse like Stella there isn’t a need for micromanaging which is the fun of a trail! Just relaxing! Gabby and kailey looked great going over the logs!

OMG man up! You cantered! When I was on on a trail ride my horse decided to GALLOP! I’ve never galloped before but it was fun. You acted like you were going to die!😑

Laura: ok ok ok i will be ok. STELLA be carful! Stella: I’m just vibin what u doin

Laura probably needs to grow some balls and face her fears man. 😂

Stella is literally my horse on Trailride and ridding in General😱

Ok, I’m sorry but you’re clearly not comfortable on that horse. There’s nothing wrong with her she was just a little fast. I am a saddle seat rider so I am writing Morgan’s and saddlebred’s horses that are much more dangerous than these. but if you let any horse know that you’re uncomfortable they are going to start doing things that they want to do and not listen to you.

Lovely seeing Gabby and storm jumping over logs and cantering along. Such a shame you ended up walking Laura - you have a horse to ride - Finn can be ponied, but it shouldn't stop you being in the saddle. Less screeching too as that can excite your horse - watch Stella's ears, they are back on you, not facing ahead so she can enjoy the trail. Stay up on Stella next time and you will get where you are going so much faster. Everyone has a horse to ride so don't give up your horse! 😉🐴

(Sorry i always comment twice, people always tell me i have too much to say lol!) One very important art to learn is the art of laughing it off! It might not sound very effective but even a fake smile can do a lot in terms of confidence! When you laugh your brain goes “oh wait that means I’m happy! I’m doing great!” And it helps relieve some of the built up stress and panic and get your brain back into focus-mode! You might look a little silly doing it, but it’s definitely worth it in my opinion!

grow up Laura! Stella ain't gonna do nothing to you, she the calm one. tough up and not be scared. btw this is cringy.

Hey Laura, Gabby, Sam and Sophie. The best way to stop Stella is to lean back and if that doesn't work then pull her head to the side so that she goes in a circle. I love you videos. I love your determination Laura and Sophie, you can do whatever you set your mind to. Don't use your bit as your control but your body language

Hi guys! I think you did really well, and I’m impressed with all of your improvements! It will be helpful to sit deep and hard when slowing down. This will show your horse what you mean, and that they need to listen. I’m really impressed with all of the girl’s courage as well, especially with Sophie going when she was scared and the scary tree situation! Not to mention Gabby and Kalie’s (I apologize, I don’t know if I spelled that right) Jumping! I get so nervous jumping even when I’ve been jumping a meter+ for years💙💙

Stop yelling it wont do anything for the horse take some more lessons before another trail but gabby did amazing

Omg lol, it's like watching a train wreck 🐎🚂At least you tried and you have to be very very proud of that! Btw nice forest jumps, Gabby and Kaley are really developing into confident riders.

What Laura it thinking "why did I do this it's a nightmare" What Stella is thinking "this is great! It's an all you can eat buffet"

I could tell Laura was terrified of going up that hill in canter, but horses prefer to go up hills in trot or canter it’s just easier for them

Stella is so sweet! I really love horses! I understand why you got scared when Stella trotted uphill, I was riding a horse named Flash this summer on a trail. I got a little spooked when he suddenly dashed down the wrong trail, and he didn't want to turn around and go with the rest of our group. Lol, he was a gated horse, which means that he works twice as much as he needs to to start a trot, so his legs were moving fast in place, but we weren't going fast forwards. Whenever your horse goes fast, just pull the reins to the right or left and try to get the horse to turn in a circle to calm it down. But when horses go uphill be ready for a little bit of a trot. Is Stella a gated horse? It didn't look like she was but I couldn't really tell. I'm NO expert on horses, I've only had 4 riding lessons (OOF I wish I could do more) But my dream is to own horses! It must be a lot of work, though.

I cant wait to take my first trail ride❤ and get my first horse

Stella: *breaths* This lady: AHH SHES OUT OF CONTROL I WANNA WALK IM SO SCARED Dude be the adult, not only are YOU freaking out and crying, but your making the kids miserable with the whining 🤦‍♀️and probably worrying the horse

Gabbys confidence is so very high. You’re doing great! Laura and Sofia, keep up the good work! Keep working on that confidence!!💞

Stella should get a medal LOL. The most complaining on a trail ride ever LOL

you need to act like an adult. grow a pair and stop being afraid. horses sense that. they will take advantage of you for being scared. when you say “stella don’t go that way.” well you kinda have to control the horse before they stop doing anything

Laura, i think you should take a deep breath and chill out. Horses can tell when you are tense and they will use that to their advantage. You need to focus on relaxing your muscles and calming your mind. This will reflect well on soph as well! :)

Remember that the trail is supposed to be fun!!! Your horse is an animal that is originally wild! They love the nature and they enjoy it too! If they are misbehaving on the trail it’s because their happy or excited. I’ve been trail riding since I was 7 and I go every week with my brand new ottb. He’s insane but he loves it and it’s healthy for him. It is also SOOOO much easier on the horse if you let them trot/canter up the hills. I don’t think Stella would have taken off after that hill.

Their horses:being literally perfect Layra:freaking out for no reason

OMG I STARTED LAUGHING SO HARD WHEN STORM ROLLED!!!!! I CANT WAIT FOR TOMORROW AHHHHHHH

GABBY! Storm jumped thoes logs like a champ!! So amoothly and with such power!! What a change!

Laura don't listen to the people being rude. You are a brave, strong woman and a great example for your kids.

Ok so Storm "rolling" in the water had me LOL! 😂🤣😅

Laura: how’d you cut your lip Kailey: I ran into a tree Then you look down at Tex and you see him munching on leaves😂

Oh no I just got to the part where you said you never should have said canter, I have a feeling I know what’s gonna happen. 😱😂

Laura, I am so so sooooo proud of you for riding Stella on the trail and being brave! You did awesome!

Who else died of laughter when Laura said “Dophie almost got decapitated”😂😂😂

Stella is probally acting up because she is going in SEASON. My horse acts like she is a wild Mustang again(she is a mustang but she is not wild)😂 its annoying though.😐

You got this Sofia your a great rider and there is nothing to worry about you’re one of the best riders I know😉😉and plus your emotional power connect to your horses emotions so if your calm your horse is calm but if you scared or excited then so will your horse 🐴

In my opinion if you are terrified to ride on the trail on Stella don’t force yourself. It dosent look like Stella was stressed but horses can feel your fear and your emotions

The noise laura made when stella cantered up the hill omg 😂😂😂😂 I'm sorry, but it was so funny!!

Omg poor Laura!!! Stella was just having toooo much fun!! 😂 She was like I don’t care if you are ok I just want to GO!😆

That was too funny 😁 Laura, were you doing your laugh/cry . That was entertaining. You girls will laugh about this for a long time . Fun times!

Love how the horses are acting perfectly fine and everyone is acting crazy

for some reason when Gabby said "ThAtS mInE" it just annoyed me so much D: Gabby needs to learn sharing is caring your mom bought it let her use it ;-;