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Post by harveydales on Apr 11, 2007 19:37:58 GMT -1
Yes, I agree with Southerner on this one. That horse is happily accepting the aids and enjoying his performance imo. I have watched horses in competition where they are genuinely objecting to rough handling and spurs digging in and it is a very different picture. I also believe that long, sharper spurs used sensitively are "kinder" than short blunt ones on less experienced riders (and I speak as a less experienced rider who is wary of using spurs because I don't trust my leg aids to be sensitive and accurate enough).
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Post by greydales on Apr 11, 2007 20:14:56 GMT -1
There is no doubt the horse is very expressive but to me the rider's aids are quite obvious and not as subtle as they could be. It's a contrast to quieter riders I've seen such as Reiner Klimke with his horse Ahlerich, and not once do you see a swishing tail or spur dug in. I'm not saying I could ride at this level - just commenting on what I see!
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Post by harveydales on Apr 11, 2007 20:23:15 GMT -1
I know what you mean Gill, once you have seen Klimke ride, nothing else compares. Even so, I've seen a hell of a lot worse than this rider but maybe my computer isn't allowing me to see the detail you lot can - our computer is in the process of dieing!
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Post by bellajack on Apr 15, 2007 12:24:27 GMT -1
Is this going on EE? Have been waiting to see what they say.
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Post by greydales on Apr 15, 2007 14:07:50 GMT -1
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Post by Debbie on Apr 15, 2007 16:17:42 GMT -1
Megga thanks for the extra links Gill  Its very interesting to watch Klimke ride. And it seems that there is more than one answer to this particular mare's tail thrashing....one that could go on forever. |
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Post by bellajack on Apr 15, 2007 21:45:24 GMT -1
Thanks very much for links - facinating reading and huge diversity of opinion, I was hanging on every word! Brilliant stuff, who needs television for entertainment!!!!!
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