Video of Totilas and his new rider, Matthias Rath

Wow, do my eyes decieve me (or the jerky video) but did I see a little bit of nose poking out (as it should be) and a poll at the highest point for moments. I am def more interested now.
 
I couldnt help but look at his lovely crystal browband the whole time during the clip! I wonder where I could buy one of those...
 
I was extremely upset about Edward loosing the ride and still feel extremely sorry for him, but after seeing this I feel as though he's gone somewhere good and the rider sees happy and a nice lad!!! And totilas looks very spoilt with that browband haha and yes he does look very relaxed actually!!!

I have to admit (and was hoping I suppose) that he would fall apart for another rider but I'm actually extremely happy for Rath now... was a very lucky young man!!! although I can't imagine the pressure!!!

Can you imagine going and trying out TOTILAS hahah!!! Now I bet he really couldn't sleep the night before!!!

I wish him all the best!!!

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The video is basically explaining that this is the presentation of M.A.R. with his nes horse Totilas, bought for 15million euros. It explains who Paul Schockemohle and Ann-Kathrin Linsenhoff (Matthias' stepmother) are and their Olympic achievements.
 
just to add don't you think Totilas looks much bigger now with an 'average sized' rider on him hahaha

I used to always think he was quite small when Edward was on him!!! and was always so surprised how big he actually was hahah!!!

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They look pretty good together to me! Will have to see more of them to judge properly but I think I might start to enjoy watching Totilas if he continues in this vein. Rath did look a little nervous - but that's understandable really, given the circumstances!
 
Wow, As someone has said, I was sad that Gal was to loose the ride on him, and was expecting Totilas to not perform as well with a different rider....but I actually think he looks a bit more relaxed with Rath. I never watched Totilas much as I wasn't too sure about his movement, but maybe I'll start to enjoy watching him now...

Can understand why Rath may look tense and worried...I think so would every other rider should you have all those expectations lumped on your shoulders :)
 
He is a very lucky man but I am glad it isn't me under all that pressure, not at all strange if he is nervous. Hopefully it is a start of a new great partnership :-)
 
amymay said:
With the amount of expectations heaped on him - I would be too. Yes, he looked very tense and worried.
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Thats what I thought!

I bet it breaks Edward's heart to see this, poor man. I thought he went really well for his new rider, and the horse just went up in my estimation. I look forward to seeing them compete...
 
can't say I blame him for being a bit tense and worried riding a horse like Moorlands Totilas when there's so much anticipation and attention on him!

from what I saw, I think Totilas is moving well, if not a bit better, than the last time I saw footage of him with Edward Gal, but it's early days and the video was a bit jerky
 
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I don't know much about dressage at all but I thought that Totilas used to look quite restricted with Gal and exaggerated- not in a good way. But I do like how he seems to be moving with Rath now. I'm really pleased for him to get the ride, such a fantastic opportunity. I hope they form a good partnership and do well.
 
The picture at the top is lovely as well as the one at the bottom. Agree he looks more relaxed, poll high and really comfortable. I know a picture is only a snapshot of time and he could have been going terribly for the rest of the ride but to be perfectly honest, I didn't enjoy watching him with Ed, always looked tense and a bit forced.
 
amymay said:
With the amount of expectations heaped on him - I would be too. Yes, he looked very tense and worried.
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Yes you are right,

well if he can perform like that all tense, It will be nice to see video of them both when both of them are relaxed. I think it will be a sight to behold, especially if Totilas seems to be moving freer.
 
i don't think they feel at ease with each other yet and both look very tense, but every relationship takes time to build so i think next time out they will both look a lot more relaxed and more in harmony.

sad to see edward lose the ride but being a paid professional you do know the day will come, you just always hope it doesn't!
 
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