Re: Re: dressage riders

["Denise Wagner" <dwagner@twcf.rr.com>]

I thoroughly agree.  The horses are beyooootiful (redneck spelling) and I
enjoyed watching (before I ventured into forbidden territory for a cold
drink).  I am impressed and have a LOT of respect for these horses and
riders.   Maybe I can spend more hours in the saddle and don't mind (rather
enjoy, actually) getting dirty and dusty and sweaty from my adventures on
the trail,  but I wouldn't have a clue how to make a horse dance like that.
Yes, the shows are fun to watch - when I rode up on the show, I heard Elvis
coming from the loudspeakers!

Denise in FL
Gracie the lovely trail adventurer




----- Original Message -----
From: Helga Loncosky <hblmh@ptd.net>
To: Ridecamp <ridecamp@endurance.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2000 12:30 AM
Subject: RC: Re: dressage riders


> OK, this isn't fair! <VBG>  Yes, (gasp), I ride dressage also. However. I
> don't think I'll ever fit anyone's profile of a dressage queen!. Dressage
is
> complete horsemanship and equine gymnastics. And I think the freestyles
set
> to music remind me figure skaters or ballet. It is truly beautiful to
watch,
> especially the higher levels where the airs above ground are done. It has
> also been very very good for both me and my horses, teaching balance,
being
> able to bend, and even muscle development. We are better in CTR because of
> it, and hopefully, will be in Endurnace when I get my new prospect more
> along.
>
> The history behind the advanced school for dressage movement was that it
was
> for war horses (the baroque breeds excell). These moves allowed riders to
> dodge swords and men trying to unseat them or kill them, which isn't very
> boring either.
>
> I do my own thing, but the people I hang out with are pretty colorful,
most
> dressage queens would never be seen with us! (VBG) And of course, I don't
> have a TB or warmblood, just my Morgans and one stray Arab. Another
killer!
> At least to them! But it is a neat sport, and I like as my second sport
> after CTR/Endurnance. It is beneficial to any discipline or seat, even
> reining. And it can be very demanding.
>
>
> Helga Loncosky
> Archival Morgan Record
> http://home.att.net/~a_m_r/index.html
> Beacon Morgan Horses, Ltd.
> http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Acres/5292/
> hblmh@ptd.net
> ***********************************************************
> No heaven can heaven be, if my horse isn't there to welcome me.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Spencer <spencer@inu.net>
> To: Ridecamp <ridecamp@endurance.net>
> Date: Saturday, February 12, 2000 10:12 PM
> Subject: RC: dressage riders
>
>
> Most don't do endurance because it is much more demanding, many more hours
> in the saddle, a different mentation, and lack of social interaction.  And
> yes,  many are genuine snobs, but that is found anywhere.  I once heard
> dressage compared to being as exciting as watching grass grow.  Mary Ann
>
>
>
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