#classicaldreaming

[deadinsidedressage]

classicaldreaming reblogged your photo and added: “scarlettjane22: Charlotte Dujardin and Florentina IV �� credits:...”

LeMieux Blueberry because I enjoy spoiling fun ��

when u die i will dance on ur grave

[theroanpony]

@classicaldreaming the correct way is how I've always been taught

[deadinsidedressage]

Lexi is a bogan, pass it on.

[deadinsidedressage]

classicaldreaming mentioned myclassicchevelle in a post

“Calling all dressage riders/blogs!”

…inner dressage queen @ myclassicchevelle

Be me:

*9 out of 9.5 rides are dressage*

*all goals really about dressage*

*wants to do awesome dressage*

*dressage dressage dressage dressage*

Me: “but I mean, I am only KIND of dressage.”

[barefootdressage]

classicaldreaming reblogged your post and added:

stretching is good for ensuring that the horse...

I didn't say that jumping was a substitute for correct stretching.  I said it offered the maximum level of stretch, as in during the bascule phase.  

But you're right that it can be done stiffly.  Jumping, as with any type of riding, must be done correctly if it is to be beneficial.

[barefootdressage]

classicaldreaming reblogged your post and added:

it’s important to find the balance between not...

Yes, well this is getting into feel, which is difficult enough to teach in person, let alone explain in a text post!  But the hands often do move forwards slightly during upwards transitions...

The trick isn't to keep the hands steady.  The trick is to follow the mouth of the horse.  That's the golden rule - respect the mouth.  Mirror the mouth until the horses balance is good enough that his mouth can mirror your hand.  Then you can keep the hands steady.