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Exactly.... there are times on a ride when you might want real "collection" as I explained.. getting the horse ready to go down a steep hill, crossing rugged terrain.

 

you are right in that what I'm asking of Ali is to be on the bit and rounded.

 

chris

MtnRondi@xxxxxxx wrote:

I always thought that true collection belonged to the upper level dressage horses. The lower level horses were "on the bit" and in a frame, but not a true collection frame. I don't think it is possible to ride a horse competitively in a collected frame. But you can certainly ride for miles with a horse softly on the bit and engaged.

 

Bonnie

So. Calif.

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