Can you explain why he ended up pulling over and an overview of what was said? I think it’s funny as shit I wanna know what they were all talking ab right their.
@@Aloysius_OHare Yeah and there was a case in the US where a guy ran his horse on the highway as part of a political statement and the horse was bleeding from its hooves due to the asphalt ;((
Illegal horse racing does make the most sense. Especially how there was a crowd at the end. It reminds me of street racing and how lots of people bet on the race. Then they group up and collect their winnings.
100% a race. The carts they’re using are used only for racing. Real shit way of doing it though, on hard slippery pavement and full of accidents waiting to happen. Shame for the horses.
This video genuinely feels like a dream. It’s just coherent enough to somewhat have a general plot, but the events that transpire make no sense. Like why are they all driving on the wrong side? Why were they able to pull him over so easily? And where did the crowd come from? It feels like something out of a nightmare.
Pretty sure everyone was driving on the wrong side of the road because the dude maneuvered the horse into the hoard of cars and people were trying to keep their distance from the driver and his horse.
I'm surprised the horse didn't get spooked by all the vehicles. I feel bad for it, having to work so hard because of someone chasing it and the guy making it run.
Horses don’t normally get spooked by cars. And as long as the horses are well trained and have their endurance built up this would be no issue for the horse.
horses arent usually scared by vehicles and in this case they where prolly desensitized horses do love running, but i do agree this is ridiculously fast and im scared they could get a stress fracture, my rescue horse who was used/abused by Amish had a bone chip in his left back leg that i suspect was from a stress facture from running on concrete for so long so fast... he also had terrible arthritis for a 20 yo :(
I live in Ireland and those horse buggy things are pretty common. Its normal to see a man being pulled down the road by a horse while you're stopped at a traffic light. I've never seen them on a highway, probably because its illegal, but this shit is peek goofy energy
*But WHY* those things exist? As Charles said, just one person is there and no cargo, so being on top of the horse would make more sense. Also, the lads are sitting too low, so horse's dumps might flow at their faces. Why not make the thing higher?
Yup. The "Covid Cowboy" idiot who pulled a stupid publicity stunt in Chicago a couple years ago and killed his horse by full galloping it down the highway for like half an hour or more while being followed police. Idiots wanted to blame the police and I think that was point of his stunt, to make the cops look bad. I wonder if these gentle souls are in to dog fights as well?
This isn't necessarily true - if the horse is accustomed to riding on hard roads, it's likely perfectly fine! Horses' feet can harden and grow used to hard road travel (though there are some who have tender feet and won't, most can). It seemed to be riding shoeless (though it's hard to tell in the vid of course), which could lean towards it being used to it. The more dangerous ground would be gravel, where rocks can get caught in the hoof even if it's been properly hardened, but that's less of an issue on an open highway.
@@vivaldi_is_dreaming I'm not sure where you heard/learned this but I'm going to say without knowing your source it's likely wrong. I'm a rider myself, grew up with horses and have friends who've gone through vet school (and can link to a very in depth video) that'd back up how prolonged running on a hardtop surface like pavement would be detrimental to ANY horse, capable of causing lameness and inflammation just to start. Slower gaits on hard ground for short periods of time are fine, but there's a difference between a horse leisurely trotting along packed/cold dirt in an arena or on a trail versus being pushed by a rider (or in this case a driver) to run down a highway on hard pavement made for cars and trucks. There's a reason race tracks are made of dirt and not pavement. Although the horse racing industry is a monster in and of itself and should never be considered a beacon for the treatment and welfare of horses. And I won't diagnose problems through a few seconds of video, but based on how awkward that horse looks when it does finally slow to a walk with an open and foaming mouth, it's clear the horse is suffering from the exertion and may be feeling some pain/discomfort. Even if a horse could potentially "get used to it", the risk isn't worth it. What's the point? To race it down a highway headlong into traffic like the doofus in this video? Nah, I'm just gonna stick to dirt roads. 😬 Edit - I'm not saying ALL riding on hard pavement surfaces is going to hurt a horse, there's nothing wrong with going on a chill ride down a safe road or even a little trotting. But given the context of the video both from chat and from the comments, that was not the case - that horse was being RACED on pavement which is not only hard on its hooves, but lacks traction which increases the chances of the horse slipping/falling, and this road specifically is packed with traffic. The driver in the cart on the horse was being incredibly negligent in this scenario on a NUMBER of levels.
@@iichiigo7751 Yeah no I'm sorry - I didn't mean THIS horse, I meant the idea that it's always bad is incorrect. Horses' feet can be hardened to be safely on asphalt with time and boots so that a casual or trot ride is safe. Absolutely didn't mean the high speed running, I meant being on asphalt can be fine - I was just half asleep and having morning coffee. And even if it was 100% okay, I'd feel awful for this horse because of being so deep in traffic and driven so hard for so long. This is absolutely a shitshow and that poor animal is probably exhausted, injured, and scared to death.
I've lived in Ireland for 18 years, and Charlie you have found the entry into the rabbit hole that are Irish travelers. The people filming/in the convoy were more than likely from the same family as the people being pulled by the horses, or maybe even a race between two families. The Garda (Irish Police) don't/can't really do much in these scenarios. The travelling community is pretty well protected as they're recognized as an ethnic group by the Irish state, not to mention the Irish justice system is pretty broken, but that's a whole another thing. So at times you see the 'bad eggs' from their community pull stunts like this. Their community is well known to be involved in crime too. They're brought up like this from a child so it's no wonder they'll turn out the same way, and even kids ages 5-10 can intimidate people in groups, shout racist slurs...etc. It's pretty ridiculous. Now of course there are good people in the travelling community too, families that don't believe in those old values and want to get away from being seen like that, but in my personal experience they are very few and far between. Onto the rabbit hole, please please please look up Irish traveler call out videos! It's basically carrying on their tradition of challenging each other to fights, as they used to record these on VHS back in the day. I recommend Joe Joyce hands in petrol video, or 'Pikey Fight Callout' (there is a version with subtitles which is probably the best option lol) they're both classics. And feel free to browse the r/ireland community, there are some interesting threads on there where some 'woke' travelers themselves speak out and discuss what being in the community is like
So from what im gathering the closest american equivalent to irish Travellers would be the amish- protected as a group, which allows some of them to cause havoc and mistreat animals (?)
@@galactic-hamster7043 The Amish don't mistreat animals or cause havoc. Imagine being concerned with a peaceful people like the Amish and not the gangs ravaging every American inner city 🤡🤡🤡🤡
The reason for the cart thing rather than riding is because it's easier for the horse. It's much easier to push someone in a wheelchair than carry the person on your shoulders, and it's probably better for the horse's hooves too without the added weight when it's going on the hard road surface. Historically people needed horses to pull things, like ploughs and groups of people, too, so it's probably part tradition from back when it was more common.
I was actually cheering Charlie on as he figured out roads in Ireland function exactly as they do in the USA, (4 lane highway = 2 lanes in each direction) and everybody driving along on the right side was just going the wrong way 🤣 🤣
So I'm Irish and I'd like to shed some light on the slang and some hidden forbidden knowledge Every time they say "Shades" it's slang for "Garda", the Irish version of the police. This accent you're hearing is typical of Limerick (or generally the south of Ireland), particularly of the more run down, low income places. I was born in one of these places but don't have that accent weirdly. The people that keep horses like that are usually terrible people. Typically within the "Ghettos" of Ireland. Its not an uncommon sight to see these people on the road or anywhere else causing trouble. The horses conditions aren't well met at all and the government doesn't seem to be doing much about it. The horses aren't made to be on road and they don't even try to get the right shoes for the horses. It's really sad Also walking to school in 2007 and stepping in horse shit was always a great way to start the day. (EDIT) I wasn't talking about Irish Travellers. I was talking about my experience growing up in a low income, council housing neighbourhood. Everyone seems to be relating what I said to Travellers, and there is some overlap, but I wasn't talking about them. I have very little experience with Irish Travellers.
Yeah I was gonna say, the horses don't look in good shape :(. I've never stood in horse poop in a street, pretty funny to see in the middle of the road though because it's bloody huge.
we drive on the left hand side in ireland opposite to most places bar the brits, many americans have been invloved in serious road accidents trying to drive here
As an Irish person I’d love to shed some light on what’s actually going on; This community is called the “travelling community”. You can do your own research on what they are and stand for, but in a nut shell they have their own way of living and traditions in history that totally differs from your usual Irish folk. They are typical of owner horses, which is why you see them “riding” them in this video . This is pretty common in parts of Ireland on more rural roads, but isn’t really legal whatsoever. The “Garda” or the police are trying to pull the guy over but of course he’s not really budging. It seems that there were two families involved who were racing the horses on the road, but stopped and pulled over early due to police involvement. The lads you see at the end are more likely a part of his community, and not the people that were driving on the road complaining. Typically these people don’t have houses, and predominantly live in caravans (or trailers in the U.S idk), and any of them that do have a house are considered “settled”. So I wouldn’t be surprised if their campsite is near one of the fields as seen in the sides of the road in this video. The travelling community are considered somewhat outsiders, and are usually disadvantaged and discriminated against in Ireland by many. They have their own culture which doesn’t aline with the standards of todays day and age. A good movie to watch is “into the west” if you have any interest in Irelands background and the travelling community. Hope this helps :)
'totally differs from your usual Irish folk.' Lol, no. Travelers are basically Irish people with more generational poverty that originally caused them to live nomadically, looking for work, etc.
@@Michael-mh2tw You’re totally right, but I never said that travellers themselves are totally different from your Irish folk, I was talking about their traditions. Marrying within their own community, living nomadically, boxing etc. It’s their way of life that wouldn’t be as common compared to your average bloke from Dublin. And most travellers are proud of how they live and their way of life, the way you’re describing it seems as though they don’t want to live the way that they are?
Then you get the English travellers which are more integrated into broader society, they have houses and cars but are mostly either self employed or have their own business, I like to mention it because the difference between English and Irish travellers is quite large.
From what i remember from watching "My big fat gypsy wedding" the travelling community love their horses, yet here they are terrorizing them by making them run along side cars zooming past and loud honking. Someone in the comments even said that the roads are damaging to the hoofs!
@@KarenTookTheKids364 The people recording and racing are known as travelers in Ireland. An ethnic group well known for their cruelty to animals and this kind of behaviour. Majority or Irish people hate them
See it makes sense, the horse buggy is more humane for the horse because the horse doesn't have to carry your weight, meaning you can go farther and faster, they're banned in older races solely due to tradition
Exactly, the whole chase with the weird turns, shouting gibberish, then things coming to a halt in one second and a crowd appearing from thin air in the middle of the highway to shout more gibberish at the guy. This is dream material
Sulkies (the carts used here) are super lightweight and used for trotting races. A trotting horse is relatively uncomfortable to ride as it is very bumpy, however it is the most energy efficient gait for the horse and what horses naturally use to cover long distances. Pulling a wheeled cart is also easier than carrying weight on your back. Basically harness racing began as a test of practical and efficient movement, whereas ridden races are an all-out sprint that can’t be maintained for more than a few minutes.
I'm Irish myself and switching from one county to another can be like going through a portal to another world. Only seen 'sulkie' racing like this once myself on the road, on other parts it's far more common
youre the first irish person i saw on here so,,,i have a question, why is evrybody driving the same direction in both-directions of lanes? if you know anything abt this i would love to know lolol
@@CWWband Its just a wider than average road because it is a national road, there is turn offs and ghost islands. The unbroken white line is the middle, the second 'lane' is for pulling over breakdowns or you might get a slow tractor in front who is pulls in to let people pass. Sulkies are illegal on the road, especially the main roads and aren't very common it's just the knackers that do this kind of thing.
The harness is called a trap, we get them in North East England as well. Usually done on quiet roads but occasionally they race on major roads and cause disruption.
This is channel is my guilty pleasure, I just lost half a day! Seriously though it even helped me bond more with my son( didnt know he loved it too) Hes 15 and said Mom! You watch this! Me: I love penguin 2.0..getting it wrong and a big eyeroll. Now we watch and laugh together. Anyways thanks love the creativity and understanding my kids world a little bit more.
since most people are more familiar with thoroughbred track racing i don't think many people realize this is a harness race. i live in the us but i'm not really sure if it's more common in other countries, because it's not really here. the only reason i know is because my grandfather owned harness racing horses lol.
Weird forms of usual crimes are common in Ireland. The horse-police chases are very common. Another crime that was common up until recently was stealing a digger and using it to rip ATM machines out of walls. This problem was so serious in parts of the country that local shops removed their ATM machines for fear of damages.
As fun and wacky as moments like these are, you gotta feel sorry for the horses. They're forced to run on that hard road at high speeds, pulling that weight for miles and miles at a very young age. A lot of the horses that are in the hands of the travelling communities in the UK and Ireland typically end up in very poor health, unable to walk because of stuff like this.
@@Fartboy226 good for you? You do you and people will do what they do Don't accuse someone for not giving a shit about animals when you don't know them
Ireland highways out in the middle of nowhere seem like a great tourist spot, personally. Random crowds of commuters going out of their way to become part of a DUI movement
@@codepingu5732 just report all of them, someday maybe youtube will at least shadowban them, the same 5 or 6 bots are literally in every comment after a few minutes. Tbh I dont know why charlie hasnt taken action yet, its extremely obnoxious
When Charlie said “it looks like when a cartoon character carriage gets blown up with dynamite and they’re riding the Skeleton of it” I fucking lost it y’all lol
“what the fuck is happening?” 😂😂😭 i’m crying. i like how the cops are chasing him forever then everybody gets out of their car to argue and the two guys with the horses that they were chasing the whole time just casually leaving. this video is gold and should be cherished forever!
These will be Travellers, who often do this kind of thing in Ireland, and, to a lesser extent, also here in the UK. They often favour piebald (black / brown / white mix) horses. They also appear to have complete disregard for the animals' welfare and safety.
Those chairs are sometimes called a cheer (a joke about the way Irish people say chair) or a whisky, because they allow you to whisk about the place quickly They just make a much smoother ride for both the person and the horse, they're fairly common especially in the west of Ireland, mostly used by members of the Traveler community, an indigenous group in Ireland who are similar to the Romani people in Europe, keeping horses is a tradition in many traveler communities and that's why they have them, most of them don't use them for this type of carry on but you wouldn't be surprised
why would you say travellers are indigenous? that's a pretty worthless distinction considering, you know... regular irish people are also indigenous to ireland
Horse and trap racing is still a 'traveller' (in the Brad Pitt in Snatch sense) thing in Ireland and the UK. The guy filming i think was with them. It often happens around Appleby Fair. All the crowd will be travellers and will shout and cause commotion to avoid consequence.
Yeah traveller is the polite more PC term but yanks would probably recognise the term gipsy more since its less modern. Not really sure why calling them gipsys is meant to be almost a slur, I guess they arent the same as like gipsys as an ethnicity like they are on the continent.
@@epoch7136 travellers(these guys) are scumbags and treat their animals appallingly. I've seen them beating them on the side of the road and mo they definitely do not have horseshoes
To make it even worse it's more than 75% likely that these animals had to be euthanized due to feet injuries..... My horse person brain is not clicking as to what the actual term is called but if they can't stand and walk they die.... :( We had the euthanize a horse because she had a head injury and couldn't walk properly because of it and she ended up ugh its bugging me what the actual term!! But basically because they can't walk they only get worse and then end up being put down She literally could do nothing but lay down she couldn't even stand up she was so out of it for so long and because she couldn't get up she ended up collicing multiple times and her organs just started shutting down slowly because she couldn't get up and walk we weren't gonna let her die or cruel painful death :( I'm livid at these idiots for costing these horses their life....
@@epoch7136 unfortunately shoes aren't enough to stop injury. That kind of running on pavement is horrible for their ligaments and joints- with or without shoes. They should know better than to run a horse like that on pavement.
This a a race between Irish Travellers, sometimes known as Gypsies.Most if not all the cars on the road were spectators. The crowd could have been made up of just a few family groups. Harness racing happens on race tracks in the US too, such as Meadowlands, New Jersey.. Perhaps not on public highways though...Incidentally current NBA champion Nicola Jokic breeds horses for harness races, and says he prefers it to basketball.
What wisdom? Riding on horseback burden the horse, and carts are deadweight. This is literally optimized for horse racing even if it was literally shit for commuting.
0:36 fun fact, Charlie saying the boys are back in town, about an Irish police chase is hilarious because an Irish band called thin lizzy has a song called “the boys are back in town”, about some guys running from the police after a prison break
Seeing this on stream last night was absolutely incredible, I don’t think there is a single other video that has taken me on such a journey…also, the cat is adorable
i live in england, near a large traveller community. they often get a tone of cars, trucks and vans to block the road hold up any traffic. then when the road ahead is clear enough they’ll race the horses down it. it can be a friendly thing or a thing to settle disputes. often followed up by police trying to swarm the place. being stopped by one is such a pain as there’s nothing you can do but wait unless you want to have an even worse day.
