Gaited Horses in Dressage
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dressageI see we have a few people hanging around. Hello!
I hope that you have been out in the world riding, admiring, discussion, and learning about dressage! The basics of dressage can be used to ride any horse in any discipline. I know that use it every day on my dressage horses And on my trail horse.
Have you heard of gaited dressage? It's a new and growing part of the sport for gaited breeds. The basics remain the same, but they are shown in gait rather than at the traditional trot.
I know there is a lot of controversy about this idea. Personally, I think it's an exciting opportunity for dressage and horse enthusiasts alike. Did you know that there are many riders out there who are forced to ride gaited horses or no horse at all? The smooth motion of the flatfoot, foxtrot, curly shuffle, tolt, etc, allows people with joint problems to ride without the stress and pain of the bouncy trot.
Before you make up your mind, look around the internet and see what you come up with in videos of Tennessee Walkers in dressage. I think you'll be surprised. Come back, and tell us what you think!
I hope that you have been out in the world riding, admiring, discussion, and learning about dressage! The basics of dressage can be used to ride any horse in any discipline. I know that use it every day on my dressage horses And on my trail horse.
Have you heard of gaited dressage? It's a new and growing part of the sport for gaited breeds. The basics remain the same, but they are shown in gait rather than at the traditional trot.
I know there is a lot of controversy about this idea. Personally, I think it's an exciting opportunity for dressage and horse enthusiasts alike. Did you know that there are many riders out there who are forced to ride gaited horses or no horse at all? The smooth motion of the flatfoot, foxtrot, curly shuffle, tolt, etc, allows people with joint problems to ride without the stress and pain of the bouncy trot.
Before you make up your mind, look around the internet and see what you come up with in videos of Tennessee Walkers in dressage. I think you'll be surprised. Come back, and tell us what you think!
