Lesson 2 for David Oliveira

[Nighteyes2000]

The clue is in the title 'LESSON'!!. This would imply that the rider and/or horse is learning something new. I don't think this clip was ever intended to show perfection, as this cannot be expected in a lesson situation, so maybe people should not be so quick to judge

Also, when a horse collects himself in a natural situation (piaffe and other high-school moves are all natural movements) he DOES round into this type of outline, because this is necessary for sufficient balance and impulsion.

[equitimer]

I'm not sure this session qualified as riding lesson. The riders (my ex instructors) were learning about the lusitano and the huge capability of this breed. It's a bit like knowing how to drive (or ride) already but getting a Ferrari for an hour to try the power. A Ferrari doesn't make you a better driver instantly, and riding David's championship horses does not make you a better rider as such either. But it does open a new window (or view) of just what kind of performance can be achieved.

[kparker789]

Wow.

You guys obviously haven't heard of CONTACT.

[noodlechild666]

Far too much pressure on the horses mouth. A GOOD horseman can ask his animal to perform with no mouth contact at all. Just because you think it looks nice for the horse to have its head tucked in like that, doesnt mean its fair or comfortable for the animal.

Look at how a horse naturally carries its head, then ask youself why you put them through such a torturous event.

Pisses me off that people think this is acceptable, the same with whips and spurs. Those animals are not happy.

[nags2bitches]

"A GOOD horseman can ask his animal to perform with no mouth contact at all" Not true I'm afraid ; if they released contact the horses would go off like rockets . Horses who don't need contact are ones who aren't going forward in the first place, witness western riding in the show ring which cannot be replicated out in the real world as the horse would either take off or stop and have a picnic. These people aren't sure how MUCH contact to use on these powerful animals, but they are trying !

[egasserdsterling]

At 1:59 your lack of patience with the horse is apauling, punishing him in the mouth. And then the woman in red has the horse with his chin on the chest ??? why ??? head lock. Truly mediocre .... truly sad riding

[kparker789]

No. It is round because it is working over it's topline and coming into CONTACT. He is only behind the vertical because she needs to let him poke his nose out.

[PaulmendS]

Fico admirativo...quem me dera...Parabéns!

[gpduartecosta]

Temos mestre no ensino. Muito bem David

[RenoirvonBiarritz]

Beautiful!