Why do people ride without hats? Is it because they think their head is made of steel or maybe it contains no brains. ALWAYS WEAR A HAT!!!. The horse is stunning.
+Mark Dunlop If you get on your advanced dressage horse with any concern of injury you're not dancing my friend. It's like telling a free-style skating ice pair to put on hard hats. I accept how unpopular my view on this is but let me explain: Riding horses is ridiculously dangerous because shit can happen even if you're simply cooling your companion on a long rein after some tremendous work. I've had one or two head injuries riding horses and I accept my brain's got an expiry date. I have been plunking a helmet on my head with my new horse for the initial rides but I can't wait to lose it. If I were jumping I would absolutely have a helmet on - and maybe one of those eventer-style torso protectors too, and if I was new to riding I'd gear up in a similar fashion because, again. horses are unpredictable and riding is a dangerous sport The reason I don't like hard hats is because if I have any of safety concerns riding dressage I've got a barrier to harmony with my horse and honestly, I find wearing a helmet distracting. I would never advocate anyone ride without a helmet - but I'd never criticize an individual for opting out either. Riding an advanced dressage horse means full partnership and trust - a dance if you will. For me, personally, putting on a helmet's like dancing salsa in a hard hat.
+Mark Dunlop This whole "no hat" business seems well on its way to becoming an epidemic! I recently returned from a trip travelling through Europe looking for an affordable dressage horse, finally locating a beautiful stallion in Spain. I was shocked to witness that in every single so called "professional" yard, not one rider wore a hat!!! It made me feel really awkward and out of place but you know what, I soon remembered my only child at home and what would happen to him if I was injured and wore my hat on each and every occasion I rode. I compete at Int II but never take my safety or the seriousness of riding lightly. I don't feel complete without my hat (even though it irritates the hell out of me!). Anne P is talking out of her arse with this "you're not dancing" BS - all I can say is good luck to her and all who practice this lunacy. I agree, the horse is stunning.
Hey Anne, I accept anyone's decision to ride without a helmet, though I personally find it an unnecessary risk. Even the best of horses can be spooked and even a minor fall can cause irreparable damage simply by the angle you strike something (and not necessarily your head). Perhaps I'm particularly conscious of this because of my lengthy service in the emergency medical service field, but it's just not a risk I'm willing to take (despite the fact that I grew up loving the top hat and tails tradition and I still think it's a beautiful image). However, I have to disagree (somewhat) with your comment, "if I have any of safety concerns riding dressage I've got a barrier to harmony with my horse". I say somewhat because I can accept that you view the situation that way and you have a right to. But, I think in general, it diminishes the work being achieved by those who wear helmets at the top levels of Dressage, and I know the names are obvious so I'm not going to name any =). A good helmet shouldn't be noticeable and when I put on my helmet I don't think "I'm putting this on because I might hurt myself." It's just a part of my equipment now, the same as my breeches or tall boots. I continue to support your right to make the decision not to wear a helmet, I just don't want anyone else to think that it's not possible to achieve complete harmony with their horse because they consider safety. I hope this is taken with the good will it is intended. I wish you all the best in your riding!
+sammisoccer7 yeah it really shows in the piaffe he shifts completely onto the forehand and the changes are not bouncy or swinging like they should be if his back wasn't hollow
Okay, give the rider a break, as he is only representing the horse, and doing his best. From my observation, he is a really talented rider on a very lazy horse with good movement. He is struggling to make the horse look really good, and it is a bit like watching everything in slow motion, because that is what it is! Although the rider is "banging" his legs, the rest is pretty correct on a horse that has no business doing Grand Prix. These type of horses should actually be represented as being able to do Grand Prix movements, but not at the "Grand Prix level". Try and take a horse like this into the the show ring in Grand Prix, and no one would get a good score. No fault of the horse. He just does not have the talent, either mentally or physically, to get through the test at that level. But this does not mean he is a bad horse. Just not as represented. He is very pretty, could probably go very well in the small tour with some retraining. And the small tour is also good!
This horse is not a Grand Prix horse. Where is the piaffe? And he is on the forehand, leading in the haunches in half-passes, swinging changes. The horse is very pretty. Incorrect training and riding.
Suzanne Dansby Exactly, I was starting to ask myself whether I was the only one noticing and read the other comments with disbelief ... he could be exceptional with good training and an exceptional rider.
3:09 is piaffe, though it isn't very good. The horse is definitely not the best it could be, I agree on the changes, but the half-passes are fine for me. He may be a bit on the forehand, but that's not training, any good rider could sit on and have him on the hindlegs.
You might not want a GRAND PRIX horse just for your kids to ride on. He's too advanced. In order to ride him your kids probably need at least 3 years in dressage
+Us The Equestrians I'm not talking about this one specifically I know these horses get well well over £10,000 I'm just proving the point they are definitely not £300, £10,000 wouldn't buy you much as far as Grand Prix horses go 😂
Beautiful Stallion & Movement !!! He's Unbelievable! !!
Beautiful horse. How old is he and how many hands tall? What is your asking price including shipping to US?
omg those flying lead changes
Why do people ride without hats? Is it because they think their head is made of steel or maybe it contains no brains. ALWAYS WEAR A HAT!!!. The horse is stunning.
+Mark Dunlop If you get on your advanced dressage horse with any concern of injury you're not dancing my friend. It's like telling a free-style skating ice pair to put on hard hats. I accept how unpopular my view on this is but let me explain: Riding horses is ridiculously dangerous because shit can happen even if you're simply cooling your companion on a long rein after some tremendous work. I've had one or two head injuries riding horses and I accept my brain's got an expiry date. I have been plunking a helmet on my head with my new horse for the initial rides but I can't wait to lose it. If I were jumping I would absolutely have a helmet on - and maybe one of those eventer-style torso protectors too, and if I was new to riding I'd gear up in a similar fashion because, again. horses are unpredictable and riding is a dangerous sport The reason I don't like hard hats is because if I have any of safety concerns riding dressage I've got a barrier to harmony with my horse and honestly, I find wearing a helmet distracting. I would never advocate anyone ride without a helmet - but I'd never criticize an individual for opting out either. Riding an advanced dressage horse means full partnership and trust - a dance if you will. For me, personally, putting on a helmet's like dancing salsa in a hard hat.
+Anne P Nice response. I agree.
+Mark Dunlop This whole "no hat" business seems well on its way to becoming an epidemic! I recently returned from a trip travelling through Europe looking for an affordable dressage horse, finally locating a beautiful stallion in Spain. I was shocked to witness that in every single so called "professional" yard, not one rider wore a hat!!! It made me feel really awkward and out of place but you know what, I soon remembered my only child at home and what would happen to him if I was injured and wore my hat on each and every occasion I rode. I compete at Int II but never take my safety or the seriousness of riding lightly. I don't feel complete without my hat (even though it irritates the hell out of me!). Anne P is talking out of her arse with this "you're not dancing" BS - all I can say is good luck to her and all who practice this lunacy. I agree, the horse is stunning.
+Anne P or Zumba.
Hey Anne, I accept anyone's decision to ride without a helmet, though I personally find it an unnecessary risk. Even the best of horses can be spooked and even a minor fall can cause irreparable damage simply by the angle you strike something (and not necessarily your head). Perhaps I'm particularly conscious of this because of my lengthy service in the emergency medical service field, but it's just not a risk I'm willing to take (despite the fact that I grew up loving the top hat and tails tradition and I still think it's a beautiful image). However, I have to disagree (somewhat) with your comment, "if I have any of safety concerns riding dressage I've got a barrier to harmony with my horse". I say somewhat because I can accept that you view the situation that way and you have a right to. But, I think in general, it diminishes the work being achieved by those who wear helmets at the top levels of Dressage, and I know the names are obvious so I'm not going to name any =). A good helmet shouldn't be noticeable and when I put on my helmet I don't think "I'm putting this on because I might hurt myself." It's just a part of my equipment now, the same as my breeches or tall boots. I continue to support your right to make the decision not to wear a helmet, I just don't want anyone else to think that it's not possible to achieve complete harmony with their horse because they consider safety. I hope this is taken with the good will it is intended. I wish you all the best in your riding!
The rider should lighten up on the reins. Horse is btv for a good portion of the video :(
+sammisoccer7 yeah it really shows in the piaffe he shifts completely onto the forehand and the changes are not bouncy or swinging like they should be if his back wasn't hollow
+hannah grace yeah lol the piaffe had no collection....
Okay, give the rider a break, as he is only representing the horse, and doing his best. From my observation, he is a really talented rider on a very lazy horse with good movement. He is struggling to make the horse look really good, and it is a bit like watching everything in slow motion, because that is what it is! Although the rider is "banging" his legs, the rest is pretty correct on a horse that has no business doing Grand Prix. These type of horses should actually be represented as being able to do Grand Prix movements, but not at the "Grand Prix level". Try and take a horse like this into the the show ring in Grand Prix, and no one would get a good score. No fault of the horse. He just does not have the talent, either mentally or physically, to get through the test at that level. But this does not mean he is a bad horse. Just not as represented. He is very pretty, could probably go very well in the small tour with some retraining. And the small tour is also good!
Sorry, not empathetic with a rider "doing his job" to dishonestly represent a horse for sale. Bad business all of the way around.
Is he still for sale? What is the asking price?
WELL THATS SHE KING OF NICENESS
Hi! is this horse still for sale? and what is the price asked? thankyou :)
This horse is not a Grand Prix horse. Where is the piaffe? And he is on the forehand, leading in the haunches in half-passes, swinging changes. The horse is very pretty. Incorrect training and riding.
Suzanne Dansby Exactly, I was starting to ask myself whether I was the only one noticing and read the other comments with disbelief ... he could be exceptional with good training and an exceptional rider.
3:09 is piaffe, though it isn't very good. The horse is definitely not the best it could be, I agree on the changes, but the half-passes are fine for me. He may be a bit on the forehand, but that's not training, any good rider could sit on and have him on the hindlegs.
Beautiful
Is this one sold? Which price for him?
Hello, is the horse still for sale ?? Regards
what is your asking price?
Price?
Lady needs to wear a helmet
whats hes price?
Is he still for sale?
Left, right, left, right, over and over again. I feel dizzy watching this ride.
quanto costa
He needs more hind end conditioning and throughness.
is it good for kids
You might not want a GRAND PRIX horse just for your kids to ride on. He's too advanced. In order to ride him your kids probably need at least 3 years in dressage
Ha ha, what is the age of the kids?
I will bye him for 300
***** You do realize this horse could go for more than $5,000 .
You do realise a well schooled grand prix horse costs over £10,000
Sorry!!y My daughter commented!! She already has two horses. But, it is beautiful horse.
+Newforest "Newforestmare" Mare you realize it would be over €70,000
+Us The Equestrians I'm not talking about this one specifically I know these horses get well well over £10,000 I'm just proving the point they are definitely not £300, £10,000 wouldn't buy you much as far as Grand Prix horses go 😂
Beautiful Stallion & Movement !!! He's Unbelievable! !!