In the saddle of a dressage horse
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Horses and fireworks
The holiday season has started. A festive period devoted to joy, happiness as well as parties. Celebrations will be held on almost every corner and many will also enjoy fireworks. At the same moment when people will raise their glasses and make their New Year's vows, someone will be very afraid. It will panic and try to run away from the loud noise of fireworks. It turns into a shivering wreck.
Fireworks are really beautiful to watch but they include loud noises which horses and other animals perceive as threat. Some horses do not fear loud noises, thunder or lightning. But others become terrified. What to do, if your horse is trembling with fear?
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How to examine a dressage horse
Dressage riding is a form of partnership and therefore a communication between the horse and the rider. It is a reflection of trust and cooperation. A success in this sport is a result of strenuous trainings. The rider and the horse must get along fairly well. The horse should be responding, guidable, focused and willing to learn new elements.
Do not be misled by beautiful pictures and videos. The beauty, pedigree and an attractive price will not help you reach the desired goals. You will need a mutual energy.
Purchase of a dressage horse
Dressage is one of the most demanding equestrian disciplines and a French expression "dressage" literary means "training". It takes years of horse and rider training. The final result is a wonderful performance. A spectator sees the horse and the rider performing a harmonious dance and extremely pretentious elements which are part of dressage riding. The most beautiful thing is that the spectator hardly notices the rider's orders.
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Choosing the right breeding stallion
A great number of stallions have an extravagant conformation and their strong necks and muscles emphasize their beauty even more. But not every stallion is suitable for breeding. There is an unwritten rule that a breeding stallion should be something special, it should have good genes, an acceptable temperament, good conformation and good competition results. He should also be registered at an association that manages stallion licensing.
