at first I wondered why didn't leave both legs down but once he got moving she couldn't keep him settled😄horse wanted to go...they did great...no yanking or real fight just settled in and had a safe trip
Before the race, while he has the red hood on, the horse also has a stabilizer which is that dark strap going over his poll, down to his mouth and then in his mouth, under his upper lip, but across the top of his gums (like a lip shank) placing incredible pressure there. It's a method of restraint, that you often see employed when horses are in the paddock, but removed once the horse goes out on the track. I don't know why it wasn't removed when the handler let him go on the track, because at that point the horse is literally getting two conflicting demands. The stabilizer over his gums is telling him "stop" and the rider's legs and seat are telling him to "go forward". Basically the same as if you put your feet on the brake and the accelerator at the same time in your car. The horse isn't throwing a temper tantrum or crazy, he's being given conflicting directions, under a high pressure situation and he doesn't know what to do. Honestly, given what was being done to him he expressed a great deal of forgiveness and intelligence in not completely losing his mind and either flipping over on her, or bolting blind through a fence.
I hadn't noticed that the hood wasn't removed until just prior to the horse entering the gate and I'd thought that the black strap going over his poll was a decorative stripe. As the rider appeared to be exerting only light pressure on the reins I couldn't understand why the horse was displaying a response typical to that of a horse fighting strong pressure/pain from the bit. Now that I know about the paddock restraining device it all makes sense. Somebody apparently screwed up. All that said the jockey displayed great skill and courage in dealing with a very difficult and dangerous situation and I still would applaud her.
I suppose that's possible, especially since the race takes place in Japan, a country where woman's lib hasn't quite kept up. But forgetting to remove the restraining strap might just have been a screwup. Whatever the case for the bad behavior might have been the woman jockey displayed incredible courage and skill in dealing with it. Quite honestly I would have quit the race and maybe even bailed off!
Oh that’s what it was. I though he must be used to a heavy handed rider, and was overexcited. I didn’t see the rack. That’s lame. I thought for sure he was gonna go over, but regardless that is a good rider. I have less respect for her if she knew, but I dunno why anyone would intentionally do that. It makes no sense.
What an amazing jockey! That was a tough ride. Very well sat, obviously a well trained jockey. Horse very overwhelmed but she was never aggressive with them, barely any pressure on the reins.
I don't think the horse was meant to have that stabilizer left on as it was released onto the track lol he was told to go forward but felt pressure on his gums, which prompts him to go backward, you will notice he goes sideways as well, any direction but forward. Yet it appears the stabilizer was removed at the gate and as you can see, he walked in very willingly. The horse was not being belligerent or disrespectful, he was just confused. This was entirely human error and he likely worked himself up so much it could have cost him a better placing. Could have been worse, lesson learned hopefully.
Amazing riding for that expert ! I had my horse behave exactly like that once....... and did some investigating, and found a HUGE ABCESS on his gum under a cracked tooth (may have gotten aggressive and = kicked in retaliation) He was in such pain [ AS I THINK THAT FINE RACE HORSE WAS ] that I think he might have killed me for having the reins and did accidentally cause great pain! We survived ~ vet pulled the tooth and he was as good as ever = a wonderful favorite of mine for many years! I'm praying for that fine race horse!
@@KittenBlackheart A better handling would’ve been to get off and refuse to race the horse. It was obviously not a good time and so many bad things could’ve happened before they even got to the gate.
These girls are super brave! I ride horses for many years. These powerful animals once they run on the field, it’s kind of scary exciting! Not many people can handle this.
She rode him, BUT should have been thoughtful enough to find out WHY he was SO uncomfortable. He obviously is accustomed to racing .... yet SOMETHING WAS VERY WRONG !
It was a hood not blinkers, put on the keep the horse calm before the start - not that it seemed to work. The red ribbon in the tail is to warn people the horse kicks out. She did well to stay on. Trainer should fit a grackle noseband to get better control; most horses in UK now have grackle and citation bit.
Knowledgethisjk. Would be a different horse if it wore a more Aware made Hood! Horse is anxious it won't make the trip, still standing. Definitely should Not allow horse's to Run with these badly conceived hoods. As other tracks Do Not Allow! The brain generating lots of heat, requires to be released, not covered closed- off with no escape for constant heat generated from basic brain activity. And dense rubber ears adding to problem. More breathable hood made of more sensible Mesh is made by Hyland Sportswear Australia.
@Voracious Reader .Try not 'killing the messenger'. Hoods made with ignorance of simple principles. Try wearing an entirely "enclosed" hood, tightly fitted, "no aeration", yourself & you will understand the heat that's produced from brain activity. It soon becomes Un-bearable!! And worse Japan humid.Not only Japan, others are wearing them too. Hylands Sportswear sell mesh hoods, better. If those hoods were removed before going to barriers, you would see a much placid horse. NOT going nuts or showing dramatic resistance, trying ro convey a message to the dumb humans who want to wrap it's head up. Stupid. It's common sense but people trust manufacturers know what they're doing. A hooded horse having the terrible 'impost' of a heated brain, hyper-agitated, hyper-suffering, not able to communicate its plight, has been given obstacles to run its best.
Nanako is beyond incredible. I have never seen a racing horse be so upset and challenging before a race. How Nanako stayed seated I shall never know. Totally awesome 👌 Power girl indeed and so lightweight to control the horses shenanigans! Xxx
This is such a ruthless sport. In the end, most of these babies will end up in a super market or break a leg because they are not fully grown. Very sad.
The tragic end of the Kentucky Derby winner Ferdinand is the epitome of mans' insensitivity and cruelty to a beautiful and courageous thoroughbred. Never again!!
@@gabriellealwin4049 Thank you for bringing up Ferdinand.. The horse periodicals at that time including Blood Horse all had a story on the sad demise of this Kentucky Derby winner. I saw and taped that Derby, Bill Shoemaker rode him in an amazing race . When I learned that he was slaughtered and eaten in a very , very high priced banquet, I couldn't believe anyone would do that. I am very upset that California Chrome was sold to a racing group in Japan for breeding. When he can no longer produce winning foals, will this happen to him too, ending up on a blue plate special? Japan has a different attitude on using horses for eating, that's their business, but we should be more caring for the welfare of our precious champion race horses and keep them here for breeding, retirement etc. After all they earned it.
@@judithmcvey4499 Ferdinand died because none of his U.S. connections, including Mr. Shoemaker nor his fans cared enough to ask that he be returned. That is all that it would have taken. Sunday Silence was revered in Japan as leading sire from 1995-2007. Alysheba was returned from Dubai because his connections cared. Silver Charm came back from Japan and so did Charismatic.
The next time someone says women can't be jockeys I send them a link to this video. Non riders probably have no idea of what it took for this jockey to survive this, riders won't have any trouble at all. My hat is off to this jockey, a job more than well done!
They can be, but, people are just cruel to the horses in racing. They barely even care for them at all. Racing is not a sport ( I know it kind of is but it shouldn't), in fact it is a disgrace to the equestrian community.
Kudos to her for staying on amid that horse wrestling against all that contraption on his head and mouth. That restraint is severe ( from his poll to his mouth) and should have been removed after saddling. That horse is fighting like mad to get rid of it! She does a great job keeping him from bolting. I really thought he was gonna flip too. That trainer/ owner is an idiot! Bet she doesn't ride for him ever again!
AMAZINGLY CORRECT !!! So aggravating for that poor handsome animal ! I once had my own grade 15 hand (spirited but controllable ) horse behave just like that ! Strangely when I dismounted he tried to rear and struck at me [and I though he had a demon] = usually a wonderful mount ! My husband was familiar with 'bad' horses (his job) the horse reared up jumping and broke the saddle, dumping my husband ! Two days later I went to lunge him and noticed he had winced at a slight pressure on the halter, so I pulled down his lower lip to find a HUGE access on his gum under a broken tooth / near where the bit would set !!! Had a vet team remove the broken tooth and he was his good ole self ! I was thankful to God for having me notice and look into his mouth ! I'd spoken to many horse experts about it, but none mentioned that !
Comme quoi il faut êtes courageux pour êtes jockey et patient et pour une femme c'est plus dur physiquement elle a été très patiente et absolument pas brutale
Респект и уважение!Этой девушки успехов и здоровья,в наше время мужиков наверное с 10 из 1000 найдешь,кто смогбы повторить то что она сделала,но за безопасность других она должна думать была заранее.
Wow, Kudo's to her for sitting him out that whole time. She did a great job. One leg up/one leg down and kept perfect balance while he was throwing his temper fit. I bet she took her saddle off and said "train him for this before you get another rider on him". He was too edgy/nervous. Wasted all his strength BEFORE the race. He just needs ALOT more training around crowds. That darn red hood didn't help him at all. What was the point of that? Anybody know?
this horse SO fcking OBVIOUSLY in pain from some part of the bit arrangement - it looks WAY too tight between bit to poll. Or the tongue of the bit stuck in a painful part between roof of mouth and teeth. Every part of the way he will not stand one more ounce of pull on his bridle...that's a genuine pain response.
gutsy rider but she needs to soften her hands a tiny bit tension breeds and retains tension, just softening them a bit would make a huge difference, you cant be saying go forward with that much contact.
What exactly was brilliant about her riding abilities? She was pulling on those reins like crazy. It only caused more pain thus more stress for the horse...
these Japanese thoroughbreds are NOT schooled as well for the start as UK or U.S. racehorses. Ponying is the way to go for those frayed nerves. Seen more accidents in start gate with these races, their process is bit scary. Trucks and maintenance crew ON track before start??
The trucks and crew shouldn't bother him. They're always there on our USA tracks. Thoroughbreds , well over here in the USA are bomb proof. This horse needs ALOT of work. ALOT of discipline . They're usually used to crowds. He could have been a very young horse. Seemed way too nervous with that darn hood on. Best to let them SEE, stare and get used to the crowds. I was VERY in awe of how she just sat him out that whole time. Kept her balance perfectly even with one foot up in the stirrup and one leg hanging. She did a great job. THEY need to train this horse ALOT more before risking another person getting on him. geez.
@@peggypapczun2906 I've raced, and ive seen this happen a few times, it happened to me once, she will give the horse a hard ride with her whip, and the horse will be disciplined hard after the race.
@@Joe-kt9do Hello Joe, sorry I am 7 months late in replying. Thought I did. I believe Lori said it best, above reply. Japanese horses need more schooling in the paddock and gate; not whipping them or abusing them in any way. Yes, all horses need discipline but not in abusive ways. Beating them into submission is cruel and unnecessary. Pony horses are vital for calming effects. I can't for the life of me understand why racing jurisdictions ban them.
This wasn’t a “tantrum”. There was something obviously wrong with the horse. A better rider/owner would’ve realized that it wasn’t a good time and wouldn’t have forced the horse to run or at the very least would’ve done what they could to find the problem. If the horse is in pain, uncomfortable, or just on edge, making them run despite the obvious off-behavior is exactly how horses get hurt. You should never put the sport over the horse. But then again, this is horse racing so putting the sport over the horse is literally the name of the game. Edit: Turns out the horse was in severe pain due to a piece of equipment that is put on some racehorses while in the paddock and then taken off while being saddled. It’s a form of restraint that is basically constantly telling the horse “stop”. It was only taken off right before they entered the gate, hence why the horse seemed so calm so suddenly. Because of the device, any amount of pressure on the reins would’ve added an insane amount of pressure on the horse’s poll (top of the head behind the ears) and teeth/gums, all very sensitive areas. Not only that, but the horse was also being given mixed signals with the rider and leading humans telling him to go forward while the device in his mouth was telling him to stop. The poor guy had absolutely no idea what he was supposed to do. All things considered, she’s lucky the horse didn’t flip over or trip on its own feet. Heck, the horse had every reason to try to throw her off and/or bolt. People need to understand that horses don’t just throw tantrums like big babies, they only react when there’s legitimately something wrong, whether that be they’re spooked, untrained, in pain, uncomfortable, or what have you.
I wonder if they had just changed the bit to something harsher. It looked like it was the bit was what the horse was objecting to. Notice the red ribbon on the tail as a warning signifying the horse will kick anyone behind it.
I was pretty much trying to coach this dude through the screen lol. Saying 'Reassure him instead of just holding him back' 'he needs your confidence' 'pat his neck he relaxing now' 'heels down' 'give with your hands'
That poor horse is in so much pain. Horse racing is a despicable sport. They run baby horses o there death. 2 years is way to young to die a slow and horrible death!