http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/feed/? Latest topics Sat, 26 Sep 2009 21:34:04 GMT 10 http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj109/goodnewsscience/kewl/Leonardohorsestatue.jpg http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/feed/? http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/airs-above-the-ground-f11/links-to-cool-dressage-sites-t20.htm MumbleBee
http://onthebit.com.au/

(I really should join... someone remind me...)

http://best.dressageriders.ever.com/

That has some cool old videos of people like Reiner Klimke and Nicole Uphoff! Very cool.]]> Airs above the ground Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:21:56 GMT http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/airs-above-the-ground-f11/links-to-cool-dressage-sites-t20.htm#49 http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/airs-above-the-ground-f11/links-to-cool-dressage-sites-t20.htm http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/airs-above-the-ground-f11/what-are-your-horsey-plans-for-the-weekend-t26.htm Snowy
I'm taking it easy and going for a trail ride with my friend this morning. Should be kewl ]]> Airs above the ground Sat, 27 Sep 2008 20:47:15 GMT http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/airs-above-the-ground-f11/what-are-your-horsey-plans-for-the-weekend-t26.htm#81 http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/airs-above-the-ground-f11/what-are-your-horsey-plans-for-the-weekend-t26.htm http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/airs-above-the-ground-f11/useful-horse-health-links-t34.htm Capriole Here's a place to share useful horse health links!! We're into laminitis season here, and one of my horses is looking a bit fat. I found a great link to the Henneke Body Condition Scoring System: http://www.habitatforhorses.org/rescues/bodyscoring.html So I thought I'd share! I think she may be nearly a 7... so I guess it could be worse! (Although obviously she still needs to lose weight...) Airs above the ground Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:25:49 GMT http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/airs-above-the-ground-f11/useful-horse-health-links-t34.htm#113 http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/airs-above-the-ground-f11/useful-horse-health-links-t34.htm http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/airs-above-the-ground-f11/forum-stuff-t22.htm Snowy ]]> Airs above the ground Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:58:22 GMT http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/airs-above-the-ground-f11/forum-stuff-t22.htm#61 http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/airs-above-the-ground-f11/forum-stuff-t22.htm http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/quotes-videos-images-and-stories-f3/gorgeous-horse-paintings-t35.htm Snowy I love looking at horse paintings. Here are some links to some of my favourites: "En la playa" and "Equilibrio" by the artist Chelin Sanjuan. "Coming Up", "Arabian", "The Workhorse" and "Lambrusco by the artist Heidi Garner. They are well worth checking out! Absolutely amazing work!! Quotes, Videos, Images and Stories Sat, 26 Sep 2009 21:34:04 GMT http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/quotes-videos-images-and-stories-f3/gorgeous-horse-paintings-t35.htm#117 http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/quotes-videos-images-and-stories-f3/gorgeous-horse-paintings-t35.htm http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/dressage-theory-f12/drassage-conformation-issues-t30.htm TOMMY1986 new to forum..so hello everybody
just wondering if anybody can help with an assignment i am currently doing,
i need info on the short and long term implications of the following conformation issues in dressage horses...
too long back
too long neck
toe out

any info would be greatly appreciated..
]]> Dressage Theory Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:21:32 GMT http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/dressage-theory-f12/drassage-conformation-issues-t30.htm#102 http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/dressage-theory-f12/drassage-conformation-issues-t30.htm http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/dressage-theory-f12/training-questions-t28.htm Snowy ]]> Dressage Theory Sat, 27 Sep 2008 21:14:25 GMT http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/dressage-theory-f12/training-questions-t28.htm#85 http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/dressage-theory-f12/training-questions-t28.htm http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/salute-f6/agistment-brisbane-t33.htm Shana Im new on this site. My name is Shana. I live on the northside of Brisbane in Mitchelton and have 2 horses. The paddock I am agisting in is being sold so need some else for mine and my friends horses. 4 horses all up. If anyone knows any on the northside please let me know!

Thanks
Shana :-)]]> *Salute* Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:58:50 GMT http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/salute-f6/agistment-brisbane-t33.htm#106 http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/salute-f6/agistment-brisbane-t33.htm http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/airs-above-the-ground-f11/gestut-birkhof-stallions-available-at-blue-mounds-equine-t32.htm jpoole I am pleased to announce that the Gestut Birkhof Stallions have arrived at Blue Mounds ARTworks & Equine Center. Gestut Birkhof in Donzdorf, Germany is one of the leading Stud Farms in Europe and through an exclusive partnership with Blue Mounds ARTworks Veterinary Practice we are able to offer these amazing performance proven stallions to the US for the very first time via our frozen semen bank. Gestut Birkhof is a family owned and operated Stud farm that has been providing Europe with ... Airs above the ground Wed, 26 Nov 2008 23:26:17 GMT http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/airs-above-the-ground-f11/gestut-birkhof-stallions-available-at-blue-mounds-equine-t32.htm#104 http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/airs-above-the-ground-f11/gestut-birkhof-stallions-available-at-blue-mounds-equine-t32.htm http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/airs-above-the-ground-f11/great-horsey-books-t17.htm Snowy

Principles of riding (German federation one)

Horse control series (Tom Roberts)

Horses are made to be horses (Franz Maringer (sp?))

Pullein Thomson books]]> Airs above the ground Sat, 29 Mar 2008 05:14:48 GMT http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/airs-above-the-ground-f11/great-horsey-books-t17.htm#36 http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/airs-above-the-ground-f11/great-horsey-books-t17.htm http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/dressage-debate-f7/double-bridles-and-spurs-compulsory-in-higher-levels-t27.htm Snowy
I don't see why they HAVE to wear spurs. Of course I've never ridden at a level where you have to wear them so I'd love to know what other people think!]]> Dressage Debate Sat, 27 Sep 2008 20:56:07 GMT http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/dressage-debate-f7/double-bridles-and-spurs-compulsory-in-higher-levels-t27.htm#83 http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/dressage-debate-f7/double-bridles-and-spurs-compulsory-in-higher-levels-t27.htm http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/dressage-debate-f7/big-issues-in-dressage-the-hyperflexion-rollkur-behind-the-vertical-controversy-t7.htm Capriole I'm no expert, but to me it just doesn't seem right. I've read some pretty compelling arguments from experts I respect who disagree with it. I was recently re-reading bits of Andrew McLean's book "The Truth About Horses", where he says this about learned helplessness: Quote:Learned Helplessness If an animal experiences pain - for example from severe bits being applied with relentless pressure, or from constant spurring - and finds that no response results in relief, it ... Dressage Debate Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:58:06 GMT http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/dressage-debate-f7/big-issues-in-dressage-the-hyperflexion-rollkur-behind-the-vertical-controversy-t7.htm#7 http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/dressage-debate-f7/big-issues-in-dressage-the-hyperflexion-rollkur-behind-the-vertical-controversy-t7.htm http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/lessons-clinics-and-other-learning-experiences-f4/karl-mikolka-clinic-series-at-blue-mounds-equine-center-wi-t31.htm jpoole Mark your calendars---The Blue Mounds Equine Center is pleased to again host a series of classical dressage clinics with Karl Mikolka in 2009. Below you will find clinic dates which are are open to riders and auditors. Karl Mikolka Clinic Series for 2009 March 19-20, 2009 May 14-15, 2009 July 16-17, 2009 October 15-16, 2009 Auditing Fees: $50/day or $90.00 for both days Rider Availability and Fees: Please contact Anita Adams. *Rider and Auditing fees can be paid in ... Lessons, Clinics and Other Learning Experiences Wed, 26 Nov 2008 23:18:21 GMT http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/lessons-clinics-and-other-learning-experiences-f4/karl-mikolka-clinic-series-at-blue-mounds-equine-center-wi-t31.htm#103 http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/lessons-clinics-and-other-learning-experiences-f4/karl-mikolka-clinic-series-at-blue-mounds-equine-center-wi-t31.htm http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/lessons-clinics-and-other-learning-experiences-f4/how-was-your-lesson-t29.htm Snowy

How was your last lesson?
I've never seen that emoticon before. Did we get new ones?]]> Lessons, Clinics and Other Learning Experiences Sat, 27 Sep 2008 21:17:49 GMT http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/lessons-clinics-and-other-learning-experiences-f4/how-was-your-lesson-t29.htm#86 http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/lessons-clinics-and-other-learning-experiences-f4/how-was-your-lesson-t29.htm http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/competitors-on-the-international-stage-f9/beijing-olympics-thread-t21.htm Snowy ]]> Competitors on the International Stage Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:47:31 GMT http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/competitors-on-the-international-stage-f9/beijing-olympics-thread-t21.htm#55 http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/competitors-on-the-international-stage-f9/beijing-olympics-thread-t21.htm http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/competition-experiences-f10/getting-back-out-there-after-a-long-break-t25.htm MumbleBee
I just realised I haven't competed for 2 whole years!!

The thought of going out there again is a bit scary. Eek! ]]> Competition Experiences Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:03:56 GMT http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/competition-experiences-f10/getting-back-out-there-after-a-long-break-t25.htm#76 http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/competition-experiences-f10/getting-back-out-there-after-a-long-break-t25.htm http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/salute-f6/hello-t24.htm cleo I live in Vic and have one horse who I bred myself]]> *Salute* Fri, 19 Sep 2008 23:39:41 GMT http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/salute-f6/hello-t24.htm#72 http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/salute-f6/hello-t24.htm http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/dressage-theory-f12/global-dressage-forum-2007-t11.htm Capriole There is a great article on the Global Dressage Forum for 2007 on the horse magazine website. I wish I'd been there to see his presentation: Quote:My presentation was next. I was invited back for the second time as a result of the delegates’ survey conducted at the end of every GDF. As a result of the furore of last year over the Rollkur debate, where some delegates were accusing Anky of training ‘learned helplessness’ rather than dressage, Joep asked me to specifically give a presentation ... Dressage Theory Sat, 15 Mar 2008 03:12:36 GMT http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/dressage-theory-f12/global-dressage-forum-2007-t11.htm#12 http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/dressage-theory-f12/global-dressage-forum-2007-t11.htm http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/airs-above-the-ground-f11/alex-mcadam-has-passed-away-t23.htm Beijing Betty Late Wednesday afternoon, Alex McAdam passed away unexpectedly. What an amazing person. He taught me more in 6 months than any instructor taught me in 15 years of riding. He gave so much yet asked for so little in return. Its so hard to understand why all the good ones are taken from us so soon. I will cherish the memories and the unconditional friendship and don't think I will ever drink a glass of champagne again without thinking of him. Dressage at Claredon will not be the same ... Airs above the ground Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:38:43 GMT http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/airs-above-the-ground-f11/alex-mcadam-has-passed-away-t23.htm#69 http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/airs-above-the-ground-f11/alex-mcadam-has-passed-away-t23.htm http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/quotes-videos-images-and-stories-f3/hey-we-re-on-page-three-of-a-certain-search-engine-t18.htm Capriole I just googled "dressage inspiration", and this section of the forum is on page three! Wow, that's pretty cool Quotes, Videos, Images and Stories Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:43:09 GMT http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/quotes-videos-images-and-stories-f3/hey-we-re-on-page-three-of-a-certain-search-engine-t18.htm#44 http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/quotes-videos-images-and-stories-f3/hey-we-re-on-page-three-of-a-certain-search-engine-t18.htm http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/competitors-on-the-international-stage-f9/the-australian-dressage-team-for-the-olympics-t10.htm Capriole Who do you think it will be? The main contenders at this stage: Brett Parbery and Victory Salute Heath Ryan and Greenoaks Dundee or Regardez Moi Rozzie Ryan and Donna Carrera Kristy Oatley and Quando Quando or Don Bolero Maree Tompkinson and Lanzaro Mary Hanna and Port Said 10 Am I missing anyone obvious? Competitors on the International Stage Sat, 15 Mar 2008 02:52:55 GMT http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/competitors-on-the-international-stage-f9/the-australian-dressage-team-for-the-olympics-t10.htm#10 http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/competitors-on-the-international-stage-f9/the-australian-dressage-team-for-the-olympics-t10.htm http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/quotes-videos-images-and-stories-f3/ok-so-it-s-not-dressage-but-it-s-an-awesome-video-t13.htm MumbleBee Stacey Westfall Reining without a saddle or bridle. ]]> Quotes, Videos, Images and Stories Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:57:50 GMT http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/quotes-videos-images-and-stories-f3/ok-so-it-s-not-dressage-but-it-s-an-awesome-video-t13.htm#23 http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/quotes-videos-images-and-stories-f3/ok-so-it-s-not-dressage-but-it-s-an-awesome-video-t13.htm http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/quotes-videos-images-and-stories-f3/klaus-balkenhol-video-t5.htm Capriole Here is a video of Klaus Balkenhol riding at the Barcelona Olympics in 1992.

I can't believe it was 16 years ago!]]> Quotes, Videos, Images and Stories Thu, 13 Mar 2008 04:41:10 GMT http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/quotes-videos-images-and-stories-f3/klaus-balkenhol-video-t5.htm#5 http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/quotes-videos-images-and-stories-f3/klaus-balkenhol-video-t5.htm http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/airs-above-the-ground-f11/rain-rain-rain-t19.htm Capriole
I'm sick of everything being damp

And the mud, and the puddles, and the poor horses standing out in it with their heavy wet rugs on ]]> Airs above the ground Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:49:03 GMT http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/airs-above-the-ground-f11/rain-rain-rain-t19.htm#45 http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/airs-above-the-ground-f11/rain-rain-rain-t19.htm http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/airs-above-the-ground-f11/gripes-t14.htm MumbleBee

I can't figure this weather out... I finally decided it was warm enough to take rugs off, and it starts raining!

Hopefully it'll just be drizzle...

Poor pones, out in the mud...

Grrrrrrrrrr! ]]> Airs above the ground Fri, 28 Mar 2008 01:02:30 GMT http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/airs-above-the-ground-f11/gripes-t14.htm#24 http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/airs-above-the-ground-f11/gripes-t14.htm http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/airs-above-the-ground-f11/there-is-a-bot-online-t16.htm MumbleBee


We're being spied on! ]]> Airs above the ground Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:56:54 GMT http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/airs-above-the-ground-f11/there-is-a-bot-online-t16.htm#31 http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/airs-above-the-ground-f11/there-is-a-bot-online-t16.htm http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/salute-f6/hi-i-m-snowy-t12.htm Snowy
I'm from Australia, and Capriole told me to join her forum :p

]]> *Salute* Sat, 15 Mar 2008 04:02:55 GMT http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/salute-f6/hi-i-m-snowy-t12.htm#13 http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/salute-f6/hi-i-m-snowy-t12.htm http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/salute-f6/mumblemumblemumble-t15.htm MumbleBee Hello all! I'm "MumbleBee" I'm from Ostrayah, and I have 2 horses. I attempt to do dressage with them, buuuut EI and that sort of thing have got in the way lately! I'm looking forward to getting out to my first competition with my new horse this year! Unfortunately he's lame at the moment, so we're going to wait a little while! Ah well, that's me! *Waves* *Salute* Fri, 28 Mar 2008 01:30:03 GMT http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/salute-f6/mumblemumblemumble-t15.htm#27 http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/salute-f6/mumblemumblemumble-t15.htm http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/airs-above-the-ground-f11/equine-influenza-in-australia-can-it-be-true-is-it-really-gone-t9.htm Capriole I really hope it's gone... after all the crap we've all been through for the last 6 months! I remember last year when it just seemed to be spreading everywhere... it was pretty depressing and although I had been optimistic initially, I started to get quite depressed about it. So looking back on that today, it's great to see how far things have come! And it will be interesting to see what EI's legacy will be for the Australian horse industry... I hope there are some good things! Like ... Airs above the ground Sat, 15 Mar 2008 02:19:48 GMT http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/airs-above-the-ground-f11/equine-influenza-in-australia-can-it-be-true-is-it-really-gone-t9.htm#9 http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/airs-above-the-ground-f11/equine-influenza-in-australia-can-it-be-true-is-it-really-gone-t9.htm http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/salute-f6/g-day-t8.htm Capriole G'day! I'm "Capriole", the person who started this forum. I just realised that while I've been experimenting on here to find out how it all works, I haven't got around to posting an intro thread for myself So here's one now! I'm from Australia and I'm a bit of a dressage fan. I'm looking forward to the new competition season getting underway after we lost the last half of last year to EI! But now it seems to have been eradicated (a round of applause to all horse people, ... *Salute* Sat, 15 Mar 2008 01:49:50 GMT http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/salute-f6/g-day-t8.htm#8 http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/salute-f6/g-day-t8.htm http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/quotes-videos-images-and-stories-f3/fantastic-video-of-a-horse-at-liberty-t6.htm Capriole This video is great, it shows a horse at liberty displaying some very dressagey looking moves ]]> Quotes, Videos, Images and Stories Thu, 13 Mar 2008 05:02:10 GMT http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/quotes-videos-images-and-stories-f3/fantastic-video-of-a-horse-at-liberty-t6.htm#6 http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/quotes-videos-images-and-stories-f3/fantastic-video-of-a-horse-at-liberty-t6.htm http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/quotes-videos-images-and-stories-f3/andrew-mclean-quotes-t4.htm Capriole ~ It is a privilege to ride horses and remarkable that nature has evolved the possibility. Not for one moment should that be forgotten. Quotes, Videos, Images and Stories Sat, 08 Mar 2008 02:41:12 GMT http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/quotes-videos-images-and-stories-f3/andrew-mclean-quotes-t4.htm#4 http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/quotes-videos-images-and-stories-f3/andrew-mclean-quotes-t4.htm http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/quotes-videos-images-and-stories-f3/xenophon-quotes-t3.htm Capriole These quotes are from 'On Horsemanship' by Xenephon, who lived from 431-355 BC. According to Wikipedia he used to hang out with Socrates! ~ For what the horse does under compulsion, as Simon also observes, is done without understanding; and there is no beauty in it either, any more than if one should whip and spur a dancer. ~ It is the best of lessons if the horse gets a season of repose whenever he has behaved to his rider's satisfaction. ~ If you desire to handle a good ... Quotes, Videos, Images and Stories Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:54:10 GMT http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/quotes-videos-images-and-stories-f3/xenophon-quotes-t3.htm#3 http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/quotes-videos-images-and-stories-f3/xenophon-quotes-t3.htm