Ever since Anky sang in her own Olympic freestyle music, it seems that the trend has rapidly started to include all sorts of vocals in kur music. Personally, I always liked the traditional no-words rule because you can find some really funky and fun music that doesn't have words. I like a little "Pirates of the Caribbean" myself. What are your thoughts?
My personal favorite song is Puttin on the Ritz Fred Astair don't know who I'd use it on, but I like it and I would find that song with no vocals. I think it defeats the purpose of classical dressage riding if there are vocals. but when I am riding I like to ride with a radio on that is playing music that I can sing along with my horse is more relaxed and he thinks I am talking to him and he's happier and picks up on the beat. this is my own opinion I have never riden a kur, but I have watched them.
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