Clearing the air
1 year ago
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
How it could have been, today
We miss you, Reiner. You left us too soon.
Sorry, CNJ, let's see if this works!
I liked Steffen's ride. Nobody's asking me, though:) I think Toto is losing his enthusiasm behind.
OH, and CNJ, floppy legs are part and parcel with sitting deep and soft. It's one thing to have a still leg when posting. Sitting a huge movin' harse? Not quite so easy, and obviously, because Reiner is a man, he has limitations;) Just kiddin'. I never did understand how guys can do it, though. Horse's tail was a bit agitated, too. Probably early in the warm-up, a few kinks to get out..
To softer hands, and free-flowing horses.
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Pure poetry.
Oh wow. As it should be always.
OoooOooooohhhhhh...Now that's the dressage I remember watching and dreamed about growing up and doing.
After I had asked you about those Klimke videos, someone outbid me on them. :( But I am sure keeping my eye open for anything Klimke these days.
I really don't like the way Totilas moves. He looks like a park horse or a walking horse that doesn't rack.
I thought he looked tight behind, not really tracking up.
and i do wonder how this horse's movement will impact future dressage horse training..
(shivers..)
treat for the eyes and soul, GL
Anky's reining video..
Hilarious!
Horse still won't stand, over-flexed, four-beating at the canter.
I bet Anky's never gone that fast in her life..
Anky Reining
Thanks to the anon commenter on the Fugly Review for the link!
Only thing I can fault in the first video is the lower leg. It just isn't that 'quiet'. The one thing I have noticed with a lot of dressage riders lately is the lower leg doing the 'floppy chicken' dance with each stride.
I know they are not supposed to be rigid or stiff, but the lower leg should also not be floppy and too loose either. Fomr one of my books I recall the phrase, "your leg should cling like a wet rag."
Our one neighbor from Germany went to the dressage barn neighbors for a few lessons before we had met. One thing they had told her- your lower leg is too quiet. Never thought of that as a flaw in riding, but apparently they do over there.... *nods their direction*
The second video has been pulled by the person who posted it. Whaaa
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