http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/dressage-debate-f7/-t1.htm Is this the right room for an argument? Sat, 27 Sep 2008 20:56:07 GMT 10 http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj109/goodnewsscience/kewl/Leonardohorsestatue.jpg http://dressagediscussion.forumandco.com/dressage-debate-f7/-t1.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