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DRESSAGE FANATICS!!!

This is a group for all dressage people who have questions, advice, news, accomplishiments, pics, anything you want to share. Dressage rocks!!!

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Dressage Fanatics

Hey Dressage Fanatics! Here you are free to share everything dressage. If you have a problem with your horse, start a discussion and see if you get any advice. If you just went to a big CDI and have some great pics, post them for all to see. You don't have to worry about being critizied for being a dressage freak. I hope everyone enjoys this group!!!
~Catherine~

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Laura Coffey

Bringing Along Young Horses 11 Replies

I have a 6 Y/O Connemara X( the X includes a bit of Arab). I have been riding him for 2 years, seriously working him in dressage for a year. He had a lengthy childhood romping about in the pasture,...

Started by Laura Coffey. Last reply by Laura Coffey Nov 14.

Diana Murphy

Does anyone know how to develop a better trot in a young horse... 12 Replies

I have a 3-year old filly who has now successfully competed under saddle in two large shows. Feedback from Anne Gribbons at Dressage at Devon was: "lovely character, very honest filly, she did ever...

Tagged: warmblood, belladora

Started by Diana Murphy. Last reply by Diana Murphy Nov 5.

Catherine

Opinions on IPS Painted Black 6 Replies

What does everyone think of Anky's new mount IPS Painted Black? Another gold medal winner? He looks very nice. I read that at the Equis World Dressage Masters he was very nervous in the first test ...

Started by Catherine. Last reply by slc2 Nov 4.

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Chris - resident queen of shops Comment by Chris - resident queen of shops on November 21, 2009 at 3:52pm
Hi everyone,

Just thought I'd let you know about the new DVDs we have in the Barnmice Gift Shop. Training with Laura Bechtolsheimer is a set of 4 DVDs from the European Silver Medallist. From training the young horse to putting together a Grand Prix Kur, there's something to interest every dressage lover. They make a perfect Christmas gift or treat to yourself & until the end of November, members of the Dressage Fanatics group get 15% OFF.

Go to www.shop.barnmice.com & enter the code DRESSAGE at checkout to activate your discount.

Best Wishes
Christina
Catherine Comment by Catherine on November 7, 2009 at 4:12pm
Good luck Vickie! Let us know how you guys do.
vickie lawson Comment by vickie lawson on November 7, 2009 at 3:15am
i had the chance to audit half a day's lessons by leonie brammal originally from bc, now in germany. my very young instructor has imported a stallion ridden and shown by leonie, and it was great to hear another canadian accent.
vickie lawson Comment by vickie lawson on November 7, 2009 at 2:56am
well. this is it! delph's 1st registered dressage show. and of course we had an argument today. 1st time ever for arguing. must have pushed too much i think. hopefully all will be forgotten and we will get the marks we've been getting with quality list 2/3 judges in unregistered!! this has been a 25 year dream- to breed, raise, train and show my horse in registered dressage.
Rekha Devagnanam Comment by Rekha Devagnanam on November 4, 2009 at 3:58am
Mary, thank you so much. Yes I have regular instruction and she is even doing my instructors head in !! ( my instructor is a very high level national competitor) I am so anti the push and pull method and am trying to get it all the right way, but I suspect she may have been educated in pull and push and maybe that's all she understands ? Can't see how it will work in the long term though . We do do lots of leg yield, a bit of shoulder in and flexion and counter flexion on both loops and circles....when she gets it right she is stunning and I am sure we could advance quickly, and I must admit I have learnt a lot from her this year ( I am not super experinced, but put in heaps of time and a great deal of passion) but this last month has been frustrating as I have finally developed quiet legs a solid seat,much better balance and a good upright position and now I can't seem to finish it all off nicely !!! really appreciate your comments - thank you, will try and keep her stady and balanced - maybe I am pushing too hard !!
Mary McGuire Smith Comment by Mary McGuire Smith on November 4, 2009 at 1:49am
Hi Rekha,
Welcome to the group. Thanks for the addition of the linik for the Petition. You may want to read my blog on it at http://iridedressage.blogspot.com
As for your question about being "on the bit", or as I prefer to say it "on the aids", just as a general suggestion, make sure you do lots of good transitions, both within the gait and between gaits. Make sure that your connection is giving, yet firm and ready enough that she can't be rude and yank the reins through....she has to learn to carry herself in your parameters...your instructor can probably help you with that concept--it is not an easy one. Also, if you are applying the aids that you list in your question correctly, you may also want to start incorporating the beginning of lateral work. Warmng up long and low is good, but even that can be overdone, and tends to put the horse on the forehand if overdone. And remember that "forward" doesn't mean faster....using lots of leg can produce so much ground-covering that she can't balance herself properly....kind of like running downhill. Do you have regular help (instruction)?
Rekha Devagnanam Comment by Rekha Devagnanam on November 3, 2009 at 11:07pm
On the bit.....I need help with my little mare . We do heaps of warm up work long and low, we try and use inside leg to outside rein, support with lots of half halts, push forward with lots of leg , and I just cannot get her to stay on the bit. Every now and then she will give me a few minutes of lovely rounded work with great movement, but then she just sticks her nose out again, or snatches the reins and will not keep going on the bit even though I am sure it feels good for her as it does for me. We have had great results from training level competition, but every judge has commented she needs to go up into the bridle more and be soft through her back. Any suggestions? (I have had her back and hips checked, she is not sore - just cheeky I think which is why that is her name !!!) I was hoping to move up to official compettion this summer - but I cannot go forward if she will not yield a bit more !!!
Catherine Comment by Catherine on November 3, 2009 at 10:54pm
Thanks Rekha! I'm sure many of the members will be interested in this.
Rekha Devagnanam Comment by Rekha Devagnanam on October 27, 2009 at 9:56pm
Dear Dressage Fanatics,
I have just joined your group - thank you - I am a dressage fanatic !!!
I am sure you are all aware of the hyperfelxion/rollkur controversy - and I am sure many of yu have seen the latest you tube clip on the horse with the blue tongu - if you feel strongly about this you may like to sign this petition:
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/petition/766676124

Thanks - happy riding - Rekha
Popcorn Comment by Popcorn on September 17, 2009 at 2:19pm
Yes Ruth is awesome and so is Jane Savoie, I really enjoy their help and it works too, believe me I need it all the help I can get.
If you know of anyone looking for a dressage horse we have 4 for sale at our farm. One ready to show 2nd level, schooling 3rd, a just backed black 4 yr old mare by Wolkenglanz, a black yr filly by Fabuleux and a 12 yr old dark bay mare (shown 1st level) who would be great for a novice. We are inbetween Orillia and Barrie (Ont). Prices ranging from $5000 to $12000... all priced really low.

Hope everyone is fine, what awesome weather for riding! Enjoy.
 

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