Re: Re: Endurance and Dressage

["Tracey" <tracey@tbt.co.za>]

I'd just like to add that the primary objective of dressage is to train your
horse to carry itself in such a manner that the least stress is placed on
the joints, bones and tendons.  By doing this, you can then teach your horse
to do anything - from jumping a six foot oxer to pelting hell for leather
after a bunch of hounds, to going 100 miles across rugged terrain, and your
horse will be obedient, balanced, and comfortable.  It is a tremendous
launching pad for any discipline.


Pity its so damn boring!!!


Tracey
-----Original Message-----
From: Colleen Kirkpatrick <polairs210@hotmail.com>
To: ridecamp@endurance.net <ridecamp@endurance.net>
Date: Monday, July 24, 2000 8:30 PM
Subject: RC: Re: Endurance and Dressage


>Tamara,
>I did dressage for years and I loved it so much. It's so cool to see
>a horse and rider move so gracefully.
>Its very fun to do both endurance and Dressage.
>So keep an open mind and try to be involed in both sports if you can.
>Good luck
>Colleen K.
>
>
>
>>From: "kristine hammond" <tinka@reno.quik.com>
>>To: <twoodcock@lendleaserei.com>
>>CC: "ridecamp" <ridecamp@endurance.net>
>>Subject: RC:  Re: Endurance and Dressage
>>Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2000 10:26:57 -0700
>>
>>Tamara,
>>I am one of those people who does both endurance and dressage.  I love
>>endurance for the beautiful scenery.  I love dressage because it can be so
>>beautiful.  Yes, my horse can tell by the tack I put on him what we are
>>going to be doing.  He seems to like both styles of riding.  But, I often
>>ask for dressage moves when out on the trail.  I have the type of horse
>>that
>>I must keep occupied mind wise the complete  time........or he will choose
>>his own method of keeping himself occupied i.e., shying, bucking,etc.  I
>>find that dressage exercises a completely different set of
muscles.....kind
>>of like cross training for us human athletes.  Good luck and have fun!
>>Kriss
>>
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: <twoodcock@lendleaserei.com>
>>To: <ridecamp@endurance.net>
>>Sent: Monday, July 24, 2000 9:04 AM
>>Subject: RC: Endurance and Dressage
>>
>>
>> >
>> >
>> > I know some of you take dressage lessons on you endurance horses...
>> >
>> > My dressage coach saw Roo for the first time Saturday.  (Previously I
>>rode
>>her
>> > Percheron(!) for my lessons)  She thinks Roo is "wasted in endurance"
>>and
>>wants
>> > to actively start campaigning him in Training Level this fall.  She
>>thinks
>>he is
>> > the smartest horse she's ever seen.  (I wanted to tell her that it's
>>because she
>> > usually only works with WB's and draft crosses, but I didn't. <g>)  I
>>want
>>to
>> > "do" endurance as our priority, but would be more than willing to do
the
>> > dressage circuit if it doesn't interfer with endurance.  And if I can
>>find
>>a
>> > dressage saddle, white breeches, etc. in my extremely cheap price
range.
>> >
>> > Anyone actively show dressage on their endurance horses?  Does the
>>required
>> > "ring" time interfer with conditioning?  I don't like to do a bunch of
>>schooling
>> > on the trail.  The trail is supposed to be fun for both of us, and very
>>low
>> > stress.  And contrary to what the local dressage riders think, the hour
>>in
>>the
>> > ring is not enough cardio work for either Roo or me. <g>
>> >
>> > Those of you who do this, have you noticed your horse being able to
tell
>>(by
>> > what tack you use or something else) if this is a dressage day or a
>>trail
>>day?
>> > And do you just let them go in whatever "frame" they want on the trail,
>>and
>> > still get them to collect/extend/come on to the bit/etc on demand in
the
>>ring?
>> > I would hate to have to worry about form all the time on the trail as I
>>ride
>> > with completely loose reins and just let the horse move in whatever
mode
>>is
>> > comfortable for him.
>> >
>> > Tamara
>> >
>> >
>> >
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