Dressage Help..

Showrider · 05-19-2007, 05:30 PM

Hey I'm looking at starting dressage.. not sure yet though but still I'd like to know more about it..

Got any tips for me?

What type of horse does it take to be a dressage horse? (Well, a good one )

I'll post pics in a sec of my boy..

Showrider · 05-19-2007, 05:36 PM

This is Solo. Don't mind me in the first pic, it was our first ride together

He's a big mover when he works and has amazing presence in the show ring.. however he is a er.. 'spirited' horse so I'm wondering if I should train him in dressage and take him to some comps (I think he would find it much easier without horses running up his butt like in the showring)

At shows on the ring he can be a handfull (whether he gets excited I got no idea!) but in the individual workout he's an absolute legend.

Please don't critique me I know I got lots to work on lol but do you think Solo could fit as a good dressage horsE? **Be honest!!**

Chester · 05-19-2007, 05:39 PM

Any horse can do the lower level dressage. The meaning of the word dressage is to train. A dressage test is a test of your horses training and obedience.

Go for it. Dressage can only improve your results in the hack ring.

Racket · 05-19-2007, 05:45 PM

Any horse can do dressage, but what separates the upper levels from the lower really is just engagement from the hind, balance, and proper muscling.
You should try a couple shows to test if you like it.

Showrider · 05-19-2007, 05:48 PM

Awesome thanks guys.. I've printed out a few prep tests to try later when I ride so we'll see how that goes

kellyface · 05-20-2007, 04:17 PM

You need a horse that listens to your body and does exactly what you want the second you ask for it. Judges are huge on that. & One that can bend nicely. (:

CowGirlUp1833 · 05-20-2007, 04:22 PM

I just had my first dressage show ever this weekend. IMHO its a lot more laid back then jumpers and I like the format of the show. I love how the judge scores individual aspects of your ride and gives you comments on the good and bad.

lamoo · 05-21-2007, 09:11 AM

You and your horse could go very far in dressage. He is beautifully built and by the looks of the picture very well trained too. You would both look amazing in the dressage ring!

05-19-2007, 05:30 PM	#1
Showrider Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,377 Images: 72	Dressage Help.. Hey I'm looking at starting dressage.. not sure yet though but still I'd like to know more about it.. Got any tips for me? What type of horse does it take to be a dressage horse? (Well, a good one ) I'll post pics in a sec of my boy.. __________________

05-19-2007, 05:36 PM	#2
Showrider Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,377 Images: 72	This is Solo. Don't mind me in the first pic, it was our first ride together He's a big mover when he works and has amazing presence in the show ring.. however he is a er.. 'spirited' horse so I'm wondering if I should train him in dressage and take him to some comps (I think he would find it much easier without horses running up his butt like in the showring) At shows on the ring he can be a handfull (whether he gets excited I got no idea!) but in the individual workout he's an absolute legend. Please don't critique me I know I got lots to work on lol but do you think Solo could fit as a good dressage horsE? Be honest!! __________________

05-19-2007, 05:39 PM	#3
Chester Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: inland of the coral sea Posts: 13,479 Images: 869	Any horse can do the lower level dressage. The meaning of the word dressage is to train. A dressage test is a test of your horses training and obedience. Go for it. Dressage can only improve your results in the hack ring. __________________ Aussie Aussie Aussie OI OI OI Senior Australian Correspondent Is it full moon time again? Did the cereal truck overturn and fruitloops got spilt? Thanks for your time,then you can thank me for mine, after that's said, forget it. Rodriguouz

05-19-2007, 05:45 PM	#4
Racket Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: California Posts: 965 Images: 14	Any horse can do dressage, but what separates the upper levels from the lower really is just engagement from the hind, balance, and proper muscling. You should try a couple shows to test if you like it. __________________ I've been snowballed! When God created the horse, he spoke to the magnificent creature: I have made thee without equal. - Koran

05-19-2007, 05:48 PM	#5
Showrider Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,377 Images: 72	Awesome thanks guys.. I've printed out a few prep tests to try later when I ride so we'll see how that goes __________________

05-20-2007, 04:17 PM	#6
kellyface Full Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 268 Images: 1	You need a horse that listens to your body and does exactly what you want the second you ask for it. Judges are huge on that. & One that can bend nicely. (:

05-20-2007, 04:22 PM	#7
CowGirlUp1833 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: On the Lake Michigan Shoreline Posts: 17,367 Images: 438 Blog Entries: 41	I just had my first dressage show ever this weekend. IMHO its a lot more laid back then jumpers and I like the format of the show. I love how the judge scores individual aspects of your ride and gives you comments on the good and bad.

05-21-2007, 09:11 AM	#8
lamoo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 602 Images: 27	You and your horse could go very far in dressage. He is beautifully built and by the looks of the picture very well trained too. You would both look amazing in the dressage ring! __________________ *"We don't regret the things we do, just the things we don't."* www.lamoo1.deviantart.com

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