Lusitano stallion, Quitar Do Top ridden by Dominique Barbier in the Stepping Stone Stables 2005 Exhibition. Visit http://www.steppingstonestable.net for more information
@wejump2 well that depends on your style of dressage, german or French Classical. no this is not the best representation of the french classical that i know and love, but it is what it is. and besides, my dressage nightmare is watching so called "high-level" riders on their fancy warmbloods ride around with their horses nose to its chest, with the reins tight and the curb over-rotated, while their spurs repeatedly gouge the horse with their flopping legs. i have seen it and it, is not pretty.
@dragonharte8 its called a shoulder-in. it is very helpful, and a foundation movement of french classical dressage. the purpose is not extension, but cross-over of the legs.
Bending the neck in the opposite direction of the movement blocks the inside shoulder. This horse would be much more free in the forleg if he would straighten the neck.
I am so blessed to get the opportunity in a few weeks to audit Dominique at a clinic that is being held at a facility very close to my home. Dominique shares very similar values and ways to my beloved trainer who is sadly moving out of country very soon.... I feel honoured to get the opportunity to see him and his spirit at work.
Honor other's and their opinions of riding. Clearly, you're a Groupie of his and you've made judgements upon us. I've broken, trained and ride PRE's stallions, Lippizans and warmbloods everyday-I too know what works & doesn't work for my horses. (MY HORSES) Personally when you put a video out on YOUTUBE of yourself riding EXPECT to be looked at with a critical eye. He's too fast & yes I can see the saddle. The cantle & channel are tell all signs of fit. Too fast, hard seat & ill fit.
@wejump2 well that depends on your style of dressage, german or French Classical. no this is not the best representation of the french classical that i know and love, but it is what it is. and besides, my dressage nightmare is watching so called "high-level" riders on their fancy warmbloods ride around with their horses nose to its chest, with the reins tight and the curb over-rotated, while their spurs repeatedly gouge the horse with their flopping legs. i have seen it and it, is not pretty.
SombraWolf24 3 months ago
@dragonharte8 its called a shoulder-in. it is very helpful, and a foundation movement of french classical dressage. the purpose is not extension, but cross-over of the legs.
SombraWolf24 3 months ago
This is a Dressage nightmare.
wejump2 6 months ago
Simple equine biomechanics:
Bending the neck in the opposite direction of the movement blocks the inside shoulder. This horse would be much more free in the forleg if he would straighten the neck.
dragonharte8 8 months ago
What has old got to do with it? There are no young masters of riding.
CorDarcy 9 months ago
I am so blessed to get the opportunity in a few weeks to audit Dominique at a clinic that is being held at a facility very close to my home. Dominique shares very similar values and ways to my beloved trainer who is sadly moving out of country very soon.... I feel honoured to get the opportunity to see him and his spirit at work.
jinahaltayr 1 year ago
give the guy a break. He's getting older you know. and Quitar is one of the sweetest lusitano's ever.
HorseLoveXO 1 year ago
he is the sweetest horse ever.
WrightsGymnast 1 year ago
lexusasheman, would you be able to direct us to a video of a rider that you admire so that we could learn and compare?
margueritehron 1 year ago
Honor other's and their opinions of riding. Clearly, you're a Groupie of his and you've made judgements upon us. I've broken, trained and ride PRE's stallions, Lippizans and warmbloods everyday-I too know what works & doesn't work for my horses. (MY HORSES) Personally when you put a video out on YOUTUBE of yourself riding EXPECT to be looked at with a critical eye. He's too fast & yes I can see the saddle. The cantle & channel are tell all signs of fit. Too fast, hard seat & ill fit.
lexusascheman 1 year ago