I see a lot of tension and bracing of the horse in the first test, much better in the second part, nice gallops there - did you get placed? What breed is the steed?
Nearly the whole time 80 to 90 degrees of the double bridle exept gallop phases of the speed trail. The curb chain seems to be long enough, because the muzzle is open several times. Dressage far away from thoroughness. No real harmony. This was a European Championship?
@3dayeventinglover Well I couldn't agree more, but in the end people only talk about 'severity' completely forgetting that the different classes of bit tell different stories to the horse because they work in such different ways. Also if the horse knows what's being asked of it, it has a chance to comply, and then a good rider should give the reigns, thereby allowing the horse to go much more comfortably. curb bits are not at all cruel by definition.
@horseluvrforlife and you suppose the snaffle is any better? nutcracker action.... pointing into the template? a straight curbis much clearer for the horse and actually less severe, If used properly. The fact they don't singe their horses mouths shut doesn't mean it's cruel. A horse can't walk like that if it is REALLY uncomfortable
Best riding teacher I ever had!!
He is fantastic!!!
I see a lot of tension and bracing of the horse in the first test, much better in the second part, nice gallops there - did you get placed? What breed is the steed?
Very impressive!! Congratulations to Mr. Style! ;-)
Gut gemacht! Gratulationen!
Nearly the whole time 80 to 90 degrees of the double bridle exept gallop phases of the speed trail. The curb chain seems to be long enough, because the muzzle is open several times. Dressage far away from thoroughness. No real harmony. This was a European Championship?
Echt Klasse! MFG aus Slowenien!
MiTjA
@3dayeventinglover Well I couldn't agree more, but in the end people only talk about 'severity' completely forgetting that the different classes of bit tell different stories to the horse because they work in such different ways. Also if the horse knows what's being asked of it, it has a chance to comply, and then a good rider should give the reigns, thereby allowing the horse to go much more comfortably. curb bits are not at all cruel by definition.
@horseluvrforlife
and you suppose the snaffle is any better? nutcracker action.... pointing into the template?
a straight curbis much clearer for the horse and actually less severe, If used properly. The fact they don't singe their horses mouths shut doesn't mean it's cruel. A horse can't walk like that if it is REALLY uncomfortable
very sad, why are you so proud of yourself?
your horses tries to escape the pain in his mouth but can't open the mouth...very sad
hmm... does not look good to me...