If only I knew dressage...

[cloedoll]

I think Keidas could do very well in dressage! I had an amazing ride today and boy when he rounds up he sure looks purdy. It was like riding a fluffy cloud. xD I can't describe just how well he did today, but it was great! :D I wish I had a dressage trainer or something, I could totally see him enjoying it.

How was everyone elses day?

[mypaintpony]

You could learn the lower level tests yourself. I believe there is a website that has the Dressage Tests.

[All4Grace]

ya know Caitlin, thats why I keep wanting to steal him! :D
You fgured out my evil plan for stealing Keidas and turning him into my low-level dressage pony! ;)
I love how he moves!

[WashingtonBay]

Dressage is a process, not a destination. If you are riding your horse and trying to improve your communication and movement, then some might say you're doing dressage. :)

You can probably find a good book with elementary exercises in it.

[shynbvs]

i agree with mypaintpony, you can learn the lower level tests, then you can post them on here for us to look at!! lol jk only if you want to. I have always though he would be a good dressage pony. :)

[cloedoll]

Dressage is a process, not a destination.

See, I just dunno anything about it! Hah. I always think that I would enjoy it more than jumping, though. xD

All4Grace - Ha ha, if you could make it to Pennsylvania, successfully steal him without me knowing, he's yours! ;)

[cloedoll]

i agree with mypaintpony, you can learn the lower level tests, then you can post them on here for us to look at!! lol jk only if you want to. I have always though he would be a good dressage pony. :)

I would be too scared to post, lol!

[cheval]

They have some really great books on Amazon for Dressage exercises. I'd check out some and I agree, you both would be great at it.

It's too bad you don't have any horse shows nearby you!

[cloedoll]

Thanks Stace, I'll check out Amazon. (:

It's too bad you don't have any horse shows nearby you!

Tell me about it! :(

[Gypsy Rose]

Dressage is a process, not a destination. If you are riding your horse and trying to improve your communication and movement, then some might say you're doing dressage. :)

You can probably find a good book with elementary exercises in it.

"Cross Training Your Horse" by Jane Savoie. It's a 2 book set, and it's awesome! I've learned a lot from it.

"Dressge From A to X" by Barbara Burkhardt is another good one.

[mtnmollie]

Jane posts on this D Board. www.ultimatedressage.com/

Click on her profile and check out her posts.

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[mtnmollie]

I read over there how to get in on the 4 day private sale for Savoie- Happy Horse course.

[mtnmollie]

one more-
" ... when we were competing in Germany."

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[livaward]

I have always thought Kedias should be in a western saddle out here with me checking on the cattle......would seem much more fun then riding the 4-wheeler

:D

[Dakota Sunrise]

I have always thought Kedias should be in a western saddle out here with me checking on the cattle
:D

haha, I know the feeling! I think he'd make me a really nice barrel horsey.:D:p:cool:
Lol, just kidding, Caitlin!:p Seriously, I think you two would be awesome at dressage! You really should get a book on it and try it! xD

[Blue]

I think you could do it Caitlin! It's really more about communication rather than all the fancy doodads and whatnot. :p I think you and Keidas would do great at it!

[mtnmollie]

One of my favorite dressage books is Training The Young Horse, the First Two Years by Anthoney Crossley.

It may be Out oF Print but I found it on Amazon.

[starkitten]

I live you should go for it Cloe!!! If I had gotten into horses when I was younger I would so have loved to do dressage :)

[Gypsy Rose]

Dressage can be learned at any age! There are people easily in their 60's taking it up for the first time.

[starkitten]

Gypsy you are probably right ;) I think most people don't consider a TWH horse right for it, but I think doing some of the basics would be beneficial for our relationship - maybe I'll get a book and see what I can do :)

[mtnmollie]

I recommend Easy - Gaited Horses by Lee Ziegler at Amazon.

Dressage for gaited folks. :) Great book.

[starkitten]

I happen to have that book ;) It is really good info - I highly recommend it - I need to get it back out and do some reading ;)

[cloedoll]

Sorry Lizzy and livaward, he's my English horsey. :p I also think he is happier then when he was running cattle. That's just me, though, lol!
I really appreciate all the replies, support, and book recommendations! Oo and the pics, those are awesome mtnmollie! :D

[mtnmollie]

Thanks Cloe! :) I hijacked them from that dressage board. :D

[mtnmollie]

I happen to have that book ;) It is really good info - I highly recommend it - I need to get it back out and do some reading ;)

Yes! Thats a great book for anybody with any horse.