@AgilityLover14 It's flying changes. It is when the horse changes the lead in the canter. Basically meaning changing which front leg is put to the ground furhter ahead of the other. At the highest dressage level they make changes for every 2 strides and for every stride. But also at lower levels and in other disciplines you'll see flying changes. If you watch showjumping you'll also see flying changes, though they aren't as obvious. Hope it answered you question :D
Does dressage hurt the horse? I heard that from my friend that it does, but I know a lot more people on here would now so if some one could answer my question that would be awesome saucey :D XD
@quarterhorse631 There's a lot of discussion within the dressage world wether it hurts the horse or not. The movements are natural, and doesn't as such hurt the horse. The question then is wether the horses is trained correctly. If a horse performs the movements incorrectly, it can be create a lot of tension and pain. A horse that're well trained and correct is happy and relaxed. Try and look at the body language of the horses and judge for youself what you think.
Those moves were absolutley ****AMAZING**** But they bounce around in the saddle a lot. I have never tried dressage before, so Are you supposed to bounce around like that.?
Well, they usually don't post when they trot in the upper dressage levels. And in dressage, well, I'll just say that they really like the big, long-legged type of horse... so their trot is bouncy. =)
I like Schufro, but it's still such a shame Andreas couldn't bring Matiné.. They were fantastic together. It's so sad she never went to the Olympics, because she would have won! Rest in peace :(
Boze, nikto daze ponat ne mozet, kakoi eto tryd rabotat s loshadiu, i kak ee nado lybit, i kak loshad dolzna lubit. Znay, potomyhto 6 loshadei, vse sportivnie, ves smisl zisni v loshadax-eto glavnoe-dla nekotorix Lydei,
Just going to put this out there... It seems like alot of young children are posing on this post. And Alot of people seem to be getting up in arms about it. Now granted I've been riding for 15 years and I am a dressage rider. So insted of commenting on how "unhappy, and unnatural" these horses are. perhaps some moderation. In the form of keeping our mouths shut... ESPECIALLY IF YOU DONT KNOW A BLASTED THING ABOUT RIDING. DONT COMMENT IF YOU DON'T DO IT. Especially not on an OLYMPIC level team.
I feel sorry for the horse cause it looks like it doesn't want to be there, it looks like it isn't very happy. Thats just my opinion! Anyone agree that the horse looks distressed!
@merlineye1 This horse is so relaxed his ears are even flopping a bit at the trot. You could not compete on a horse at this level without relaxation (willingness and positive attitude of the horse), it is major part of the scoring.
@merlineye1@merlineye1 This horse is so relaxed his ears are even flopping a bit at the trot. You could not compete on a horse at this level without relaxation (willingness and positive attitude of the horse), it is major part of the scoring
@merlineye1@merlineye1 This horse is so relaxed his ears are even flopping a bit at the trot. You could not compete on a horse at this level without relaxation (willingness and positive attitude of the horse), it is major part of the scoring
Now I'm not an expert in dressage, I'm not even a novice, but surely the riders back and heat shouldn't be moving THAT much. I thought it was all about fluid movements to make it look really nice? Not jolting about looking very unexperienced :L
what's cruel is some riders use roolur- forcing a horses head down to almost touch his neck- while a ntaurally relaxed horse bends the neck down naturally- but not quite that extreme.- this rider doesnt seem to be holding the horses head so tight at keast
@QueenBeatlesWings well im not trying to start something but im trying to correct it, I have a morgan and they naturally curver their head like that, quarter horses have flat down heads. Theres nothing wrong with either its just some horses are built differently. I was at an open show and I had a perfect ride, and the judge didnt place me, when i asked why he said "I like their heads to be flat." which i responded with "i have a morgan, they dont do that!" I wish some people learned the diff.
in dressage of any type and the olympics especially are horses are thouroughly inspected before and after tests to be sure there is no cruelty and they are fit and ready to perform.
@JumperHunterLover this evolved from war games, having complete control of the horse, and trust. Have you seen the lipizaners (can't spell that correctly) and some of their cool jumps and kicks that was used to take out soldiers? Such pretty white and gray horses those are... :)
Has anyone noticed that some of the horses were gradually getting more and more irritated (with the tail swishing and overall body language- though I admit the horses definitely weren't as annoyed as others I have seen)?
I've ridden and trained and seen a lot and worked with a lot of different horses and people from western to dressage this savanna0325 is probably the nastiest I've ever heard of! Trying to read useful responses on the horse and rider and where their from and here's some stank writing all this crap. How middle school!Grow up child, only write useful information or something relating to the video not some lame crap nobody wants to hear!
@gingermist21 dont tell me to grow up when u know nothing, im not nasty i just make my point and im not letting you guys win at things that you believe in that are cruel. so k thanks bye!
@savanna0325 We are still one this same topic? Seriously, I hate to offend anyone, but are you the average Peta person that gives the entire thing a bad rep? Do you also think that keeping dogs and teaching them tricks is also mean and unnatural? If so, go back to your raw food restaurant. And SSHHH!!!
@savanna0325 You do understand that you were the first to say shut the fuck up and also that post you knew would cause this kind of controversy. Every sport in horseback riding has it's strengths and drawbacks. But most horses I know would choose to be brushed fed and taken care of much less go run wild. The thing is do you know how much strain if put on a show jumper!? They have just as many or more problems as a dressage horse would have in the future! Give it a rest.
@savanna0325 tis a shame no horse was ever fortunate enough to step upon your neck after an eventing fall.. Or perhaps one already did, and that could give probable cause to what's a seemingly obvious lack of maturity, and intelligence...
Spurs don't hurt the horse, it makes it easier for the horse and rider when giving direction. DOESN'T HURT, Unless you are STUPID and DON"T know HOW TO USE THEM PROPERLY.
this is so cruel! how can you just sit on there backs and let them strain themselves! there not meant for this, they are beautiful and amazing creatures and this is treating horses with absolutley no respect. and as a rider myself, i can tell that most horses would never choose to even do this if they could speak for themselves. you are all so cruel
@savanna0325 acctually i ride with some of the top dressage riders from europe. Ive also ridden hunters and jumpers for years. do your research and you'll learn that dressage horses have the least known cases of ulcers which are stressed induced!! also, youve obviously never learned the science and physics of a horse or you wouldnt be saying anything. i dont just jump on a horse and say i can ride. its more of a science then ppl think
@livingequine look i dont need your life story i do not care, i believe that horses have there own free will, and when you ride them your just borrowiing them. Horses should be freee and either road in the mountains or trails and they want to run. none of this sassy dressage, i do like show jumping and some english riding but i do not believe a horse should be pressured into this, and why dont you search up how many people fall off at events so yeah eat shit bitch i dont give a shit NOW FUCK OFF
@savanna0325 I just looked at some of these responses and found these observations and conclusions you make are extremely off. You should do more research on things you don't know about. Of course the average horse wouldn't know how to respond to a rider who's not trained in Dressage. That's why they can do this on their own but the art is when the rider can make the horse do these things on command. That's the art in all disciplines.
@gingermist21 OMG SERIOUSLY SHUT THE FUCK UP! I DO NOT CARE ABOUT YOUR OPINION, STOP GIVING ME A LECTURE, OBVIOUSLY YOU DONT KNOW HOW TO RIDE, JUST SHUT UP AND STOP THINKG UOUR TOP SHIT BY SAYING "THE ART" I DONT GIVE A FUCK. NOW SHHHHHH!
@savanna0325 listen , I'm not the one being a total nosy BITCH here, you could be a normal person and respond normally to people's comments but since your total trash and responding totally trashy and showing what western trash you are! NOW YOU SHHHHHH!
@savanna0325 you're the child who can't even debate maturely! It's pathetic, you show your immature behavior. You obviously don't know sarcasm when you read it because the whole using "your comebacks" was total sarcasm. Why would I use a lame comeback like "SHHH" ?, I did it to show how lame it is. Quite sad and pathetic actually. If you don't like seeing this "stuff" don't watch the damn video!
@savanna0325 spurs dont hurt the horse, its a stronger pressure then leg, the only spurs that could hurt a horse are rolly western pointy ones. But no, these are round tips, which means they arent pointy its just a nob that leaves stronger pressure to let them know that they have to move, or its signaling a different trick, like side stepping. And some horses do perfer dressage, is it right to use a western horse for jumping? or a racer used for pony rides? no, THATS not right.
@savanna0325 how the hell does it strain them , you obviously dont kno about horses , it doesnt strain them , AT ALL . its just so they can get the horse moving forward , fucking retard .
@savanna0325 Have you ever watched horses in the wild? These moves are based off stallions showing off to mares and other stallions. You must ride beginning western pleasure ( no offense to you real western riders) because no part about riding dressage is easy. Spurs can be used correctly and incorrectly, there are also spurs that I have seen that I think whoever uses them should be shot. These horses go for hundreds of thousand of dollars-they don't want to hurt the horse.
@Firenze0521 no sorry. horses in the wild though, my point exactly thats the way they should be, and if i got one of my horses from where i ride right now they wouldnt know half of what to do there, they do strain themselves doing it and make them put so much more effort into it, im really sorry i dont agree with it,, now please stop giving me all these long lectures i know how to ride, and i know how to ride western and have been all my life so ssshhhhh
@savanna0325 haha so you do ride western.... okay in all seriousness i tried western out for about 10 yrs. did the games, reining, pleasure, and cutting. in the end i quit because i realized how many western ppl have NO idea how to get there horse off there front end. i was an english rider goin to western competitions and winning everything, every time i asked the judges why they said its because i actually knew how to get my legs under me and had incredible balance and seat posstion.
@kkpanda13 First off, I will not take you seriously, what are you, a 12 fat girl who sits behind the computer all day on farmville? If you weren't you'd of seen your spelling error, hear, not here. Maybe if you actually left your seat and spent time in the horse world with hundred thousand dollar horses you might learn a thing or two. Happy farmville playing!
@Firenze0521 wow. are you always this nice to complete strangers? in fact i ride horses over ten hours a week. since when do you need hundred thousand dollar horses to be a good rider? and in fact I don't have a facebook account. good day to you, idiot.
@savanna0325 i just have to add, watch some foals out in pasture. they do all these moves naturally when young. its from riders not riding properly that screws up muscle and bone developement. thats why you dont see adult horses moving properly and people think that the "improper" way is the normal way
Lots of lead change comments....and I must agree, flying changes are amazing.
I ride mostly western (With some English in the past six or so years) so my reiners do flying changes pretty well. After riding a dressage hrse I started working on those excesizes with my reiners, and vice versa. I noticed improvement in bother my reiner and my dressage horse almost immediately. Granted I'm nowhere NEAR this good ^^
Unlike hunters and Jumpers, most of in fact 75% of the aids come from the Seat and back. Read the Complete training of horse and rider, and then you will see how to ride correctly.
@moonblindlove and are you olimpic level?? theyre doing pretty good, i want to try starting dressage with my horse, cause i think he'd be good at it and i ride in a dressage style most of the time, this horse has taught me how challanging flatwork can really be! im whatching these vids sorta for advice, we're gonna find some books on dressage too, and maybe ask my instructor about it
well u hav never done dressage, i hav for 4 years. im not saying they are bad, they r pretty fucking good, i was just saying the rider had rlly noticeable aids and she was pushing on him.
Very very gorgeous. It is such an art! I am starting Dressage and Hunter/Jumper classes this upcoming summer. So excited. I hope to be as good as this, wow... just so breath taking... x
Softcore beastiality .... there better sites for this kind of shit ... 4/10. 3 for the grinding and 1 for the lulz i got from the retard horse walk at 3:28
dressage is supposed to be the most relaxed disipline of any horse sport. It is reported that they have less health issues then any other disiplined horses. AKA, meaning they are not stressed because they understand what they are doing and love doing it.
believe me, if a horse didnt want to do it.... they just wouldnt.
ok, sure watching these horses doing all the exercises is amazing, I mean, I do dressage myself. But, as horses can NOT speak, who are you to say what they think or even feel?
My horse and I jump, but I am sure he would love to try dressage. I think this would be such a cool thing to do. It is just so gorgous. Of course I wouldn't be nearly as good. :)
You Should try it! I did only dressage for a long time. But after alot of coaxing, I did some jumping, and my horses balance improved dramatically. Dressage just takes a long time. Each level can be about two years of work. But its well worth it, it will help your jumping scores! I know it helped mine.
From what I gather you think spurs are mean..... spures are ment as a way of touching a button. To do this many technics there are many "buttons" along the side of the horse. with no spures the rider would be hitting 4 buttons at once, therefor confusing the horse. too many people think spurs are for MAKING a horse do something, Good people know not to abuse them and use them as they are ment, to give more accurate information to the horse.
@livingequine no. they arent mean and they dont abuse the horse. they have rounded tips on most of them therefor being equal to your boot. and they do make the horse do something, its called MOVING. some people dont have a strong enough leg for there horse so they use round tipped spurs to move there horse forward. and it isnt just to give info to the horse. its to move them forward and whatever you want them to do. get your facts straight.
@ShilohStables2010 you need to learn to read, i did not in any way state they are mean. i dont have a clue where you read that i put spurs are abusive. you basically just rewrote what i put down............
overtrained?? these are actually the first relaxed horses i've found in my dressage search today! they're actually working through their backs and a stressed or tired horse is stiff and will only do flashy leg moves, no back.
They actually need MORE training! they're not strong enough on the quarters and back yet or they'd be much lighter on the forehand while piaffing.
you cant train a horse too mcuh, however, in this world today, horses are undertrained.. I recently rode a pony for someone and it had the most revolting manners.... so you see, you cant train a horse too much... If it gets bored during training, maybe have a break but it caan never be too good... plus, these horse are enjoying themselves... they are respectul to the rider too!
I have to say that I'm the most pleased when I see a perfect halt/salute b/c judges today let the big riders get away with jig in place salute, or halt completely crooked and not square/ salute.
I feel so sorry for some of the people who compete: They pay all of that money to compete and then lets say their horse spooks. They're out without a second glance.
lol. It's true, that's a bummer and dissappointing, but competing in its self is wonderful, as is just working with the horse. It's not all about competing, and if a rider's heart is in the right place, they will still enjoy the competition, and pay again next year. Yes, it costs a lot - but those who make it so far are often sponsored or have quite a lot to begin with. :)
I want so badly to be a good dressage rider! It's absolute stunning to see how she is able to controll the horse's speed, steps and her own body at the same time! FANTASTIC!!!
I would love to learn to ride dressage but I'm already jumping and I don't think I could take it all! Last time I rode I had to jump without stirrups and rubbed some skin off my knee... anyways great performance and good quality too!
omg! this is fantastic! ive got a 3 year old gelding that is going to be trained dressage, and ive been doing it for almost 5 years. talented team, so greaceful!
Almost my entire family agreed that one of the best thing about Natalie taking part in winning a medal (the first, mind you) for Denmark was that then no one could say
"She was probably only there because she's a princess!"
Blue Hors Don Schufro is simply gorgeous!! his movement was great but i could tell in some of it that he was tense, and Exquis Clearwater he was a beauty !
I guess I like the "danish way of riding". The neck IS the highest point, as it should be.You nearly never see this incompetition dressage riding. I'm deeply impressed!
Awesome dressage, just a question about the music WHERE can you find this version of stronger??? I like it without the rap it sounds good. Anyone have anyidea???? Please let me know!!!!!
its just incredible. To the comment that says they feel sorry for the horse. Do you really think you can make a 1500 pound horse do something they dont want to? concider it s-l-o-w-l-y... :P
is this a 'sad hyper-reflextion vid'? No, this is a Dressage competition, at one of the highest levels, where a horse and rider have to share a true bond to make things work.
No it is definitely not, like I just wrote in the comment below!!! ;-) But there are a lot of "sad hyper-reflexion vids" on youtube... but this is realy good dressage.
No it is definitely not, like I just wrote in the comment below!!! ;-) But there are a lot of "sad hyper-reflexion vids" on youtube... but this is realy good dressage.
all these movements are natural for a horse in the wild, except they are taught to do these when asked.of course the horses love it or they wouldnt do it =) dont feel sorry for them they are treated like royalty
Horse do use the movements for dressage to when they need to impress or show that they superior to an other horse. So there is a base for the dressage movements from the nature, the dressage just refines them and teach the horse to do them when they are asked to do so. So yes, all these movement are natural to the hors
@agilitylover14 I think its just trotting in place
TheMathgirlz 1 month ago
What is the move called at 2:08, 2:21 and 2:27
AgilityLover14 2 months ago
@AgilityLover14 Oh and also at 4:27
AgilityLover14 2 months ago
@AgilityLover14 It's flying changes. It is when the horse changes the lead in the canter. Basically meaning changing which front leg is put to the ground furhter ahead of the other. At the highest dressage level they make changes for every 2 strides and for every stride. But also at lower levels and in other disciplines you'll see flying changes. If you watch showjumping you'll also see flying changes, though they aren't as obvious. Hope it answered you question :D
Lyllerh 2 months ago
@AgilityLover14 flying changes. the horse is cantering and changing leads. looks like....every other stride?
RainingTragedy 3 weeks ago
they make it look easy
12Movick 3 months ago
Does dressage hurt the horse? I heard that from my friend that it does, but I know a lot more people on here would now so if some one could answer my question that would be awesome saucey :D XD
quarterhorse631 3 months ago
@quarterhorse631 There's a lot of discussion within the dressage world wether it hurts the horse or not. The movements are natural, and doesn't as such hurt the horse. The question then is wether the horses is trained correctly. If a horse performs the movements incorrectly, it can be create a lot of tension and pain. A horse that're well trained and correct is happy and relaxed. Try and look at the body language of the horses and judge for youself what you think.
Lyllerh 3 months ago 4
Very wonderfully done. I love watching dressage. It's like an art... I never could quite get fully into riding it to get this far.
lilladychris 6 months ago
Those moves were absolutley ****AMAZING**** But they bounce around in the saddle a lot. I have never tried dressage before, so Are you supposed to bounce around like that.?
Horsescavey 6 months ago
Well, they usually don't post when they trot in the upper dressage levels. And in dressage, well, I'll just say that they really like the big, long-legged type of horse... so their trot is bouncy. =)
theVander6 4 months ago
That's the level I want to reach someday!
theVander6 4 months ago
I like Schufro, but it's still such a shame Andreas couldn't bring Matiné.. They were fantastic together. It's so sad she never went to the Olympics, because she would have won! Rest in peace :(
MrsRagnarok 7 months ago
lol, it's skipping!
AKArainkit 7 months ago
dressage is just pure cruelty to horses.
laurenblake1998 9 months ago
@laurenblake1998 you are a pure cruelty to man kind.
KatarinaLeto 5 months ago
@laurenblake1998 how? lol
RunLikeAFilly 1 month ago
dressage is so lovely to watch!
kikiiimarieexx 9 months ago
what a great rider, she looks as though she is doing nothing, i wish i could be half as good as the first rider, they are all fantastic
xLovexIsxRebornx 11 months ago
what a great rider, she looks as though she is doing nothing, i wish i could be half as good as her.
xLovexIsxRebornx 11 months ago
Boze, nikto daze ponat ne mozet, kakoi eto tryd rabotat s loshadiu, i kak ee nado lybit, i kak loshad dolzna lubit. Znay, potomyhto 6 loshadei, vse sportivnie, ves smisl zisni v loshadax-eto glavnoe-dla nekotorix Lydei,
0609491 11 months ago
Just going to put this out there... It seems like alot of young children are posing on this post. And Alot of people seem to be getting up in arms about it. Now granted I've been riding for 15 years and I am a dressage rider. So insted of commenting on how "unhappy, and unnatural" these horses are. perhaps some moderation. In the form of keeping our mouths shut... ESPECIALLY IF YOU DONT KNOW A BLASTED THING ABOUT RIDING. DONT COMMENT IF YOU DON'T DO IT. Especially not on an OLYMPIC level team.
Flamingmoonson 1 year ago 2
@merlineye1 the horse is fine
swimmmrufff 1 year ago
I feel sorry for the horse cause it looks like it doesn't want to be there, it looks like it isn't very happy. Thats just my opinion! Anyone agree that the horse looks distressed!
merlineye1 1 year ago
@merlineye1 This horse is so relaxed his ears are even flopping a bit at the trot. You could not compete on a horse at this level without relaxation (willingness and positive attitude of the horse), it is major part of the scoring.
dumvivimus 10 months ago
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@merlineye1 @merlineye1 This horse is so relaxed his ears are even flopping a bit at the trot. You could not compete on a horse at this level without relaxation (willingness and positive attitude of the horse), it is major part of the scoring
dumvivimus 10 months ago
@merlineye1 @merlineye1 This horse is so relaxed his ears are even flopping a bit at the trot. You could not compete on a horse at this level without relaxation (willingness and positive attitude of the horse), it is major part of the scoring
dumvivimus 10 months ago
Now I'm not an expert in dressage, I'm not even a novice, but surely the riders back and heat shouldn't be moving THAT much. I thought it was all about fluid movements to make it look really nice? Not jolting about looking very unexperienced :L
GainingBananas 1 year ago
They make it look so easy!! :) This is amazing.
equestre96 1 year ago
what's cruel is some riders use roolur- forcing a horses head down to almost touch his neck- while a ntaurally relaxed horse bends the neck down naturally- but not quite that extreme.- this rider doesnt seem to be holding the horses head so tight at keast
QueenBeatlesWings 1 year ago
@QueenBeatlesWings well im not trying to start something but im trying to correct it, I have a morgan and they naturally curver their head like that, quarter horses have flat down heads. Theres nothing wrong with either its just some horses are built differently. I was at an open show and I had a perfect ride, and the judge didnt place me, when i asked why he said "I like their heads to be flat." which i responded with "i have a morgan, they dont do that!" I wish some people learned the diff.
msheax97 1 year ago
in dressage of any type and the olympics especially are horses are thouroughly inspected before and after tests to be sure there is no cruelty and they are fit and ready to perform.
QueenBeatlesWings 1 year ago
Dressage is not my cup of tea but I somewhat enjoyed watching this. I wonder how all of these movements evolved into this sport?
JumperHunterLover 1 year ago
@JumperHunterLover this evolved from war games, having complete control of the horse, and trust. Have you seen the lipizaners (can't spell that correctly) and some of their cool jumps and kicks that was used to take out soldiers? Such pretty white and gray horses those are... :)
Firenze0521 1 year ago
@Firenze0521 oh wow. Thanks for telling me. i knew it had something to do with war. That's cool!
JumperHunterLover 1 year ago
I love this video of dressage!!!! And that horse is so good at it!
TheCacapoopie 1 year ago
prese the doich in ging da hoie
poetshill 1 year ago
She certainly doesnt have a quiet seat.. O.O
poor beautiful animal
iStillRunDeep 1 year ago
I liked the last rider- Andres the best- he and the horse seemed more relaxed and smooth and less forced seeming
QueenBeatlesWings 1 year ago
Has anyone noticed that some of the horses were gradually getting more and more irritated (with the tail swishing and overall body language- though I admit the horses definitely weren't as annoyed as others I have seen)?
Lovinsanna 1 year ago
@Lovinsanna I completely agree, you can tell which horses are true dressage horses at heart, and which ones are the cross country ones.
Firenze0521 1 year ago
these horses are in the best shape ever! Every muscle is so defined.
gingermist21 1 year ago
I've ridden and trained and seen a lot and worked with a lot of different horses and people from western to dressage this savanna0325 is probably the nastiest I've ever heard of! Trying to read useful responses on the horse and rider and where their from and here's some stank writing all this crap. How middle school!Grow up child, only write useful information or something relating to the video not some lame crap nobody wants to hear!
gingermist21 1 year ago
@gingermist21 dont tell me to grow up when u know nothing, im not nasty i just make my point and im not letting you guys win at things that you believe in that are cruel. so k thanks bye!
savanna0325 1 year ago
@savanna0325 We are still one this same topic? Seriously, I hate to offend anyone, but are you the average Peta person that gives the entire thing a bad rep? Do you also think that keeping dogs and teaching them tricks is also mean and unnatural? If so, go back to your raw food restaurant. And SSHHH!!!
Firenze0521 1 year ago
@savanna0325 You do understand that you were the first to say shut the fuck up and also that post you knew would cause this kind of controversy. Every sport in horseback riding has it's strengths and drawbacks. But most horses I know would choose to be brushed fed and taken care of much less go run wild. The thing is do you know how much strain if put on a show jumper!? They have just as many or more problems as a dressage horse would have in the future! Give it a rest.
JumperHunterLover 1 year ago
@savanna0325 tis a shame no horse was ever fortunate enough to step upon your neck after an eventing fall.. Or perhaps one already did, and that could give probable cause to what's a seemingly obvious lack of maturity, and intelligence...
ThePunkIrish27 1 year ago
if the hores where really in pain they wouldnt put up with it, and you buck or misbehave.
miracle323 1 year ago
Spurs don't hurt the horse, it makes it easier for the horse and rider when giving direction. DOESN'T HURT, Unless you are STUPID and DON"T know HOW TO USE THEM PROPERLY.
1989ProblemChild 1 year ago 2
this is so cruel! how can you just sit on there backs and let them strain themselves! there not meant for this, they are beautiful and amazing creatures and this is treating horses with absolutley no respect. and as a rider myself, i can tell that most horses would never choose to even do this if they could speak for themselves. you are all so cruel
savanna0325 1 year ago
@savanna0325 this isnt cruel. some horses actually like doing it.
ShilohStables2010 1 year ago
@ShilohStables2010 pretty sure it is, no as if they do ? it strains them, fuck you
savanna0325 1 year ago
@savanna0325 dressage is the most least stressfull of all equine sports
livingequine 1 year ago 2
@livingequine umm no it isnt! you know how much strain there putting into themselves to do that? obviously you do not know anything about horses.
savanna0325 1 year ago
@savanna0325 acctually i ride with some of the top dressage riders from europe. Ive also ridden hunters and jumpers for years. do your research and you'll learn that dressage horses have the least known cases of ulcers which are stressed induced!! also, youve obviously never learned the science and physics of a horse or you wouldnt be saying anything. i dont just jump on a horse and say i can ride. its more of a science then ppl think
livingequine 1 year ago 3
@livingequine look i dont need your life story i do not care, i believe that horses have there own free will, and when you ride them your just borrowiing them. Horses should be freee and either road in the mountains or trails and they want to run. none of this sassy dressage, i do like show jumping and some english riding but i do not believe a horse should be pressured into this, and why dont you search up how many people fall off at events so yeah eat shit bitch i dont give a shit NOW FUCK OFF
savanna0325 1 year ago
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@savanna0325 if you dont care then why do you keep responding?
livingequine 1 year ago 4
@savanna0325 most of the trail horsers are old, tired, horses that are way overworked. You abdously know nothing abour horsdes
herewefly 1 year ago
@savanna0325 I just looked at some of these responses and found these observations and conclusions you make are extremely off. You should do more research on things you don't know about. Of course the average horse wouldn't know how to respond to a rider who's not trained in Dressage. That's why they can do this on their own but the art is when the rider can make the horse do these things on command. That's the art in all disciplines.
gingermist21 1 year ago 8
@gingermist21 OMG SERIOUSLY SHUT THE FUCK UP! I DO NOT CARE ABOUT YOUR OPINION, STOP GIVING ME A LECTURE, OBVIOUSLY YOU DONT KNOW HOW TO RIDE, JUST SHUT UP AND STOP THINKG UOUR TOP SHIT BY SAYING "THE ART" I DONT GIVE A FUCK. NOW SHHHHHH!
savanna0325 1 year ago
@savanna0325 listen , I'm not the one being a total nosy BITCH here, you could be a normal person and respond normally to people's comments but since your total trash and responding totally trashy and showing what western trash you are! NOW YOU SHHHHHH!
gingermist21 1 year ago
@gingermist21 stop using my comebacks dont u have your own? shut the fuck up thanks.
savanna0325 1 year ago
@savanna0325 you're the child who can't even debate maturely! It's pathetic, you show your immature behavior. You obviously don't know sarcasm when you read it because the whole using "your comebacks" was total sarcasm. Why would I use a lame comeback like "SHHH" ?, I did it to show how lame it is. Quite sad and pathetic actually. If you don't like seeing this "stuff" don't watch the damn video!
gingermist21 1 year ago 2
@gingermist21 oh and you should do more reasearch about being a nosy bitch, and as i said LOOK HOW MANY PEOPLE FALL OFF AT EVENTs. k thanks bye
savanna0325 1 year ago
@savanna0325 If it strained the horses, they wouldnt move as light and free as they do
herewefly 1 year ago
@savanna0325 spurs dont hurt the horse, its a stronger pressure then leg, the only spurs that could hurt a horse are rolly western pointy ones. But no, these are round tips, which means they arent pointy its just a nob that leaves stronger pressure to let them know that they have to move, or its signaling a different trick, like side stepping. And some horses do perfer dressage, is it right to use a western horse for jumping? or a racer used for pony rides? no, THATS not right.
ShilohStables2010 1 year ago 2
@savanna0325 how the hell does it strain them , you obviously dont kno about horses , it doesnt strain them , AT ALL . its just so they can get the horse moving forward , fucking retard .
ShilohStables2010 1 year ago
@savanna0325 Have you ever watched horses in the wild? These moves are based off stallions showing off to mares and other stallions. You must ride beginning western pleasure ( no offense to you real western riders) because no part about riding dressage is easy. Spurs can be used correctly and incorrectly, there are also spurs that I have seen that I think whoever uses them should be shot. These horses go for hundreds of thousand of dollars-they don't want to hurt the horse.
Firenze0521 1 year ago 19
@Firenze0521 no sorry. horses in the wild though, my point exactly thats the way they should be, and if i got one of my horses from where i ride right now they wouldnt know half of what to do there, they do strain themselves doing it and make them put so much more effort into it, im really sorry i dont agree with it,, now please stop giving me all these long lectures i know how to ride, and i know how to ride western and have been all my life so ssshhhhh
savanna0325 1 year ago
@savanna0325 haha so you do ride western.... okay in all seriousness i tried western out for about 10 yrs. did the games, reining, pleasure, and cutting. in the end i quit because i realized how many western ppl have NO idea how to get there horse off there front end. i was an english rider goin to western competitions and winning everything, every time i asked the judges why they said its because i actually knew how to get my legs under me and had incredible balance and seat posstion.
livingequine 1 year ago 4
@livingequine p.s i have respect for cutting and reining riders (they know how to get a horse on there hind end) just not the pleasure riders........
livingequine 1 year ago
@livingequine What do you bet that if you put her/him over some trot polls on in a english saddle she/he falls?
Firenze0521 1 year ago
@Firenze0521 where did you here that stupid idea?
kkpanda13 5 months ago
@kkpanda13 First off, I will not take you seriously, what are you, a 12 fat girl who sits behind the computer all day on farmville? If you weren't you'd of seen your spelling error, hear, not here. Maybe if you actually left your seat and spent time in the horse world with hundred thousand dollar horses you might learn a thing or two. Happy farmville playing!
Firenze0521 5 months ago
@Firenze0521 wow. are you always this nice to complete strangers? in fact i ride horses over ten hours a week. since when do you need hundred thousand dollar horses to be a good rider? and in fact I don't have a facebook account. good day to you, idiot.
kkpanda13 5 months ago
@savanna0325 i just have to add, watch some foals out in pasture. they do all these moves naturally when young. its from riders not riding properly that screws up muscle and bone developement. thats why you dont see adult horses moving properly and people think that the "improper" way is the normal way
livingequine 1 year ago
fantastic!!!!!!!
BestMukky 1 year ago
Mabye some of you should stop thinking about horses for one minute and go back to school to learn to spell.
rainydaywoman1957 1 year ago
maybe you should stop care about us.
and life your own live ;)
xALJAxNADINOx 1 year ago 3
look ik doing dressage for 4 years isnt a long time ok, im not trying to be a bitch here, i just commented, im entitled to my own opinion.
moonblindlove 1 year ago
Danmark is the best ever!!! disapointed wtih the bronze, but still proud... We danes can definately ride!! lol :P
girleeandgirlee 1 year ago
Wow, Andreas's horse is so beautiful! =o All the horses are beautiful, though, and I think everyone did a good job.
ThulianPink 1 year ago
great horse and rider but it looks like the horse is using its neck for leverage
ilooouuvvTS 1 year ago
Lots of lead change comments....and I must agree, flying changes are amazing.
I ride mostly western (With some English in the past six or so years) so my reiners do flying changes pretty well. After riding a dressage hrse I started working on those excesizes with my reiners, and vice versa. I noticed improvement in bother my reiner and my dressage horse almost immediately. Granted I'm nowhere NEAR this good ^^
Weaponsmaster8595 2 years ago
the first one is over using her seat
ponyluver333 2 years ago
no they arent
hidudetimfunny 1 year ago
Unlike hunters and Jumpers, most of in fact 75% of the aids come from the Seat and back. Read the Complete training of horse and rider, and then you will see how to ride correctly.
Flamingmoonson 1 year ago 2
sorry i don't really know much about dressage
ponyluver333 1 year ago
amazing horse, but the rider needs to quiet her aids. she is pushing him too much
moonblindlove 2 years ago
@moonblindlove and are you olimpic level?? theyre doing pretty good, i want to try starting dressage with my horse, cause i think he'd be good at it and i ride in a dressage style most of the time, this horse has taught me how challanging flatwork can really be! im whatching these vids sorta for advice, we're gonna find some books on dressage too, and maybe ask my instructor about it
IsBreaLiomCapall 1 year ago
well u hav never done dressage, i hav for 4 years. im not saying they are bad, they r pretty fucking good, i was just saying the rider had rlly noticeable aids and she was pushing on him.
moonblindlove 1 year ago
@moonblindlove. doing dressage for 4 years are NOTHING!! I'm 16 and have done it for 12 years...
aikslakt 1 year ago
That was ballsy for Andreas to start off with those flying changes! It looked like it worked though =)
SelmerLibertyOwner 2 years ago
wow.... That was beautiful!!
DjElli100 2 years ago
this is unbelievable.
its amazing to see how with the slightest shift in weight, these people move with their horses in such intricate moves.
Horsez4Ever17 2 years ago
he is a bit rushed
tubesexybabeloveryou 2 years ago
those are some of the most effortless flying changes i have ever seen in my life!
lemur366 2 years ago
@lemur366 That's the first thing I noticed to! Definately stood out the most!
Kbyusxie 2 years ago
So Beautiful!
paininthebuttbilly 2 years ago
Very very gorgeous. It is such an art! I am starting Dressage and Hunter/Jumper classes this upcoming summer. So excited. I hope to be as good as this, wow... just so breath taking... x
MurderCityCenturyGD 2 years ago
so great performance .. really, i'd like to be good at doing dressage like her ,,
lacombe921 2 years ago
Beautiful...
SweetJudith12345 2 years ago
cool i guess
eventr4lif3 2 years ago
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Softcore beastiality .... there better sites for this kind of shit ... 4/10. 3 for the grinding and 1 for the lulz i got from the retard horse walk at 3:28
feedmeh8 2 years ago
that is not a walk. its a dressage move, google it
Polpolker 2 years ago
well i dont see u in the olympics now do i?
dakota62094 2 years ago
Hard core!!
oakstorm 2 years ago
I'm training my western horses to do english, and they buck and buck!! BuT I am really enjoying learning it ;)
flyaway2magicland 2 years ago 3
amazingly beautiful! gorgeous! 5 stars. i luv it
dressage is so fun and both phisically and mentally challenging
kamrjumpers 2 years ago 2
dressage is supposed to be the most relaxed disipline of any horse sport. It is reported that they have less health issues then any other disiplined horses. AKA, meaning they are not stressed because they understand what they are doing and love doing it.
believe me, if a horse didnt want to do it.... they just wouldnt.
livingequine 2 years ago
ok, sure watching these horses doing all the exercises is amazing, I mean, I do dressage myself. But, as horses can NOT speak, who are you to say what they think or even feel?
Urikone28 2 years ago
My horse and I jump, but I am sure he would love to try dressage. I think this would be such a cool thing to do. It is just so gorgous. Of course I wouldn't be nearly as good. :)
Hannahgirl132 2 years ago
You Should try it! I did only dressage for a long time. But after alot of coaxing, I did some jumping, and my horses balance improved dramatically. Dressage just takes a long time. Each level can be about two years of work. But its well worth it, it will help your jumping scores! I know it helped mine.
Flamingmoonson 1 year ago
Also ich find gut reiten ist, wenn man ohne Trense, sattel und Sporen das Pferd bewegen kann, oder nur ohne Trense ! das ist gut Reiten ..
Aber mögen das Pferde auch ?Mit Kandare und Sporen ? Ganz bestimmt nicht ! Die werden ja dazu gezwungen !!! Durch Rollkur ;/
JJulianeeful 2 years ago
From what I gather you think spurs are mean..... spures are ment as a way of touching a button. To do this many technics there are many "buttons" along the side of the horse. with no spures the rider would be hitting 4 buttons at once, therefor confusing the horse. too many people think spurs are for MAKING a horse do something, Good people know not to abuse them and use them as they are ment, to give more accurate information to the horse.
livingequine 2 years ago 29
@livingequine no. they arent mean and they dont abuse the horse. they have rounded tips on most of them therefor being equal to your boot. and they do make the horse do something, its called MOVING. some people dont have a strong enough leg for there horse so they use round tipped spurs to move there horse forward. and it isnt just to give info to the horse. its to move them forward and whatever you want them to do. get your facts straight.
ShilohStables2010 1 year ago 2
@ShilohStables2010 you need to learn to read, i did not in any way state they are mean. i dont have a clue where you read that i put spurs are abusive. you basically just rewrote what i put down............
livingequine 1 year ago
How the hell is it sad that these horses can do these amazming thing. ur fucked up.
richmondkrn 2 years ago
I know ! These horses love what they do and that horse is not "overtrained" !
Taffyisamonkey1432 2 years ago
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its really entertaining to see but its sad how those horses are so overtrained :(
yougi1700 2 years ago
overtrained??? these horse love to do what they do!
RanesGoldenMoment 2 years ago
overtrained?? these are actually the first relaxed horses i've found in my dressage search today! they're actually working through their backs and a stressed or tired horse is stiff and will only do flashy leg moves, no back.
They actually need MORE training! they're not strong enough on the quarters and back yet or they'd be much lighter on the forehand while piaffing.
DJBelbe 2 years ago 15
you cant train a horse too mcuh, however, in this world today, horses are undertrained.. I recently rode a pony for someone and it had the most revolting manners.... so you see, you cant train a horse too much... If it gets bored during training, maybe have a break but it caan never be too good... plus, these horse are enjoying themselves... they are respectul to the rider too!
myponiesrule123 2 years ago
You don't know what you're talking about, loool
shiiuza 2 years ago
I have to say that I'm the most pleased when I see a perfect halt/salute b/c judges today let the big riders get away with jig in place salute, or halt completely crooked and not square/ salute.
armageddonff 2 years ago
oh this is soo wonderful...xD i love this
zaimaus 2 years ago
i think i juste come..
lskfls 2 years ago
just*
lskfls 2 years ago
I feel so sorry for some of the people who compete: They pay all of that money to compete and then lets say their horse spooks. They're out without a second glance.
TheyNamedHimThrowa 2 years ago 2
lol. It's true, that's a bummer and dissappointing, but competing in its self is wonderful, as is just working with the horse. It's not all about competing, and if a rider's heart is in the right place, they will still enjoy the competition, and pay again next year. Yes, it costs a lot - but those who make it so far are often sponsored or have quite a lot to begin with. :)
IrishRoseUSA 2 years ago
thanks. my trainer ended up telling me what it was the next day at my lesson. lol!
ArminaTango 2 years ago
wow!
:/ i wish i could do this.
i do jumping, i have no clue what half this stuff is, but its amazing!
ArminaTango 2 years ago
Very stunning horse and some good riding there.
Auchrain 2 years ago
2:26 is so cool! I'm teaching my mare how to do that xD
loneoakgrls 2 years ago
Anne van Olst, she's dutch :D
I love Andreas Helgstrand :D
NIEN1994 2 years ago
No she is Danish, but she has married a Dutch guy..
Lyllerh 2 years ago
Oh!
Okay :P
She lives in dutch though :P
NIEN1994 2 years ago
I want so badly to be a good dressage rider! It's absolute stunning to see how she is able to controll the horse's speed, steps and her own body at the same time! FANTASTIC!!!
jahoie 2 years ago
I have my first dressage test in 30 days! So pumped!
FindemSAR 2 years ago
I would love to learn to ride dressage but I'm already jumping and I don't think I could take it all! Last time I rode I had to jump without stirrups and rubbed some skin off my knee... anyways great performance and good quality too!
LuvsWildHorses 2 years ago
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blondie42685 2 years ago
beautiful horse
TRKwriter 2 years ago
Stunning video! I have a 4 year old mare who is in training for dressage too
Mpeezy888 2 years ago 3
I dont know if I really like this, always thought horses where ment to run free. All tho I must say the horse is absolutly stunning.
Jatezilla 2 years ago
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GoTmOnEy2016 2 years ago
so beautilful!! ^^
wishmaster186 2 years ago
!!!@ right lead canter changing to left lead canter constantlyyyy
A+++++
domm123 2 years ago
its called a flying change
sasseyo 2 years ago
they have such awesome control with the horse
beautiful to watch
domm123 2 years ago
oohh! i <3 flying changes :D
SnowKitten53 2 years ago
wow i wish i cood ride like that~!
mgmt4eva 2 years ago 2
Tillykke HKH Prinsesse Nathalie
ps;
Hvor var de dog BRØLENDE smuk til Frederik & Mary´s bryllup !
De lignede næsten en dronning mere end Deres moder!!!!!
alt godt til Dem!
en "med-dansker"
growlcub 3 years ago
omg! this is fantastic! ive got a 3 year old gelding that is going to be trained dressage, and ive been doing it for almost 5 years. talented team, so greaceful!
horseandhorn37 3 years ago
Almost my entire family agreed that one of the best thing about Natalie taking part in winning a medal (the first, mind you) for Denmark was that then no one could say
"She was probably only there because she's a princess!"
No! She's got real talent"
RedheadDane 3 years ago
bellissimo il dressage!!è la disciplina equestre ke adoro di più in assolutoooo!!^^
DeBbiNa90LP 3 years ago
Arh, de klarede det godt :D
Josefinemaj 3 years ago
I liked the first song...it really fit the horse and rider..and dressage test..."Stronger"...
moonlit81 3 years ago
Hey what happened to the other music?
moonlit81 3 years ago
copyright on the last song =/
I might change the last song in my original version, and then re-upload it.
Lyllerh 3 years ago
Breathtaking, as always, those pros. And I love those songs, too. :]
emoshoes11 3 years ago
where did you gat the clips?
HorseMad1996 3 years ago
Where do you find your clips? And awesome movie!
SpottedPerfection 3 years ago 2
Blue Hors Don Schufro is simply gorgeous!! his movement was great but i could tell in some of it that he was tense, and Exquis Clearwater he was a beauty !
aHhMiLLy 3 years ago
I guess I like the "danish way of riding". The neck IS the highest point, as it should be.You nearly never see this incompetition dressage riding. I'm deeply impressed!
studi589 3 years ago
Is it just me or is this one of the best dressage vids you've ever seen?!?!?!?
its great!!!!!
HorseMad1996 3 years ago
Awesome dressage, just a question about the music WHERE can you find this version of stronger??? I like it without the rap it sounds good. Anyone have anyidea???? Please let me know!!!!!
EskimoMink 3 years ago
it's the album version.
The song is from their 2001 album Discovery. Hope it makes it easier to find it.
Lyllerh 3 years ago
its just incredible. To the comment that says they feel sorry for the horse. Do you really think you can make a 1500 pound horse do something they dont want to? concider it s-l-o-w-l-y... :P
CherryPicker571 3 years ago
I'm affraid you can make a horse do what it doesn't want to. Look at all the sad hyper-reflexion vids....
studi589 3 years ago
is this a 'sad hyper-reflextion vid'? No, this is a Dressage competition, at one of the highest levels, where a horse and rider have to share a true bond to make things work.
CherryPicker571 3 years ago
No it is definitely not, like I just wrote in the comment below!!! ;-) But there are a lot of "sad hyper-reflexion vids" on youtube... but this is realy good dressage.
studi589 3 years ago
*embarrassed smile* sorry, should of done my research more :P
CherryPicker571 3 years ago
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No it is definitely not, like I just wrote in the comment below!!! ;-) But there are a lot of "sad hyper-reflexion vids" on youtube... but this is realy good dressage.
studi589 3 years ago
Yes, that's true
gottoride2 3 years ago
all these movements are natural for a horse in the wild, except they are taught to do these when asked.of course the horses love it or they wouldnt do it =) dont feel sorry for them they are treated like royalty
angelinchaos 3 years ago 2
you cannot say that these movements are really natural for horses in the wild... have you ever seen a horse perform piaffe on it's own ?
Cheshnjica 3 years ago
Horse do use the movements for dressage to when they need to impress or show that they superior to an other horse. So there is a base for the dressage movements from the nature, the dressage just refines them and teach the horse to do them when they are asked to do so. So yes, all these movement are natural to the hors