I got it as a pressie

lucky ducky.... I'll think what can be displaced from my Xmas wishlist for it LOL

I'll have a flick thru and see if I can find a good exerpt to scan to share.
He also makes the point of how "money driven" the dressage market is in Europe. If you think about all the people who earn their incomes thru breeding or training horses you want good results quickly. So there is less inclination to take a slower, more classical approach to training because it doesn't give you the same financial return. Bit sad really, and probably means what is happening will just keep on happening because there is no financial incentive to change. On UDBB there is a thread about a trainer now using ropes & pulleys to make a dressage horse lift its legs higher!

Had enough of dressage myself and have decided to go showjumping. You either go clear or not plain and simple!!!

yeah but.....

you need bigger balls for show jumping!!!

LOL

not only that but dressage is the foundation for most horse sports the better your dressage usually the better your jumping as in control and response.

I'm a showjumper and yes, our flat work training is dressage, but buggered if I'll go compete in dressage! I'm with Janine, jumping is a lot more clear cut. Just wish you had your time for jumping like you do dressage, that's awesome!!!

sj is wayyy to scarry! *runs and hides*

I totally agree Rachael, the biggest downfall with dressage is that it is subjective which is why I don't look at the scoreboard anymore, your score and ridability changes from test to test. At least with jumping you can be ugly but effective and being effective is all that matters!

unless you're doing Show Hunter!!! Dressage with speed bumps! LOL