Dressage, A Sport For Kings
My love for a horse sport30 total reviews
Comment from Debbie Noland
This article is so well done. Before reading it, I did not even know the word "dressage." But with the help of your description of the various moves and the information you carefully chose to include, it is as though I am in an arena watching this choreographed synchronicity between horse and rider unfold. It seems so majestic and classy in contrast to other human/animal events like, for instance, rodeo, where man and creature are often pitted against one another.
Your tone throughout is appropriate--instructional but not condescending, and your passion for the sport is evident. Thank you for the dual pleasures of reading good writing and learning about something totally new in the process.
reply by the author on 17-May-2016
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This article is so well done. Before reading it, I did not even know the word "dressage." But with the help of your description of the various moves and the information you carefully chose to include, it is as though I am in an arena watching this choreographed synchronicity between horse and rider unfold. It seems so majestic and classy in contrast to other human/animal events like, for instance, rodeo, where man and creature are often pitted against one another.
Your tone throughout is appropriate--instructional but not condescending, and your passion for the sport is evident. Thank you for the dual pleasures of reading good writing and learning about something totally new in the process.
Comment Written 17-May-2016
reply by the author on 17-May-2016
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Thank you. I'm so glad you liked the story. I love watching dressage but I had to look up some of the terms used in the disciplines. I learned a lot myself by writing this.
Comment from Word Junkie
Hello Author,
This is a fine piece of writing. Your love of the sport is evident, and you did a fantastic job of describing such a subtle yet complicated sport.
I saw no SPAG whatsoever. Thanks for sharing this informative and enjoyable essay.
Best of luck to you in the contest,
Lana
reply by the author on 17-May-2016
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Hello Author,
This is a fine piece of writing. Your love of the sport is evident, and you did a fantastic job of describing such a subtle yet complicated sport.
I saw no SPAG whatsoever. Thanks for sharing this informative and enjoyable essay.
Best of luck to you in the contest,
Lana
Comment Written 17-May-2016
reply by the author on 17-May-2016
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Thank you for the six stars. It's not hard to write about something one loves.
Comment from damommy
This is very interesting and very well written.
I've been to see the Lippizanner stallions a few times. Awesome! I love the "Airs Above the Ground."
Thank you for sharing this. I enjoyed it very much. Good writing. 8-)
reply by the author on 17-May-2016
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This is very interesting and very well written.
I've been to see the Lippizanner stallions a few times. Awesome! I love the "Airs Above the Ground."
Thank you for sharing this. I enjoyed it very much. Good writing. 8-)
Comment Written 16-May-2016
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Thank you. These horses are beautiful enough to take your breath away.
Comment from TAB_that's me
I've never heard of dressage before. Your story makes me want to see this competition.
Your story is well written.
Good luck in the contest.
teresa
reply by the author on 16-May-2016
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I've never heard of dressage before. Your story makes me want to see this competition.
Your story is well written.
Good luck in the contest.
teresa
Comment Written 16-May-2016
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Thank you. If you ever see dressage performed you will never forget it. It is lovely beyond words.
Comment from giraffmang
Hi there,
I have been known to watch a bit of the dressage myself from time to time. although I always wonder how much the animal actually gets out of it. I know a lot of people who believe it is cruel, as it is not a natural act for the horse.
glossy gray horse - glossy, gray horse.
Well written and informative piece.
GMG
reply by the author on 16-May-2016
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Hi there,
I have been known to watch a bit of the dressage myself from time to time. although I always wonder how much the animal actually gets out of it. I know a lot of people who believe it is cruel, as it is not a natural act for the horse.
glossy gray horse - glossy, gray horse.
Well written and informative piece.
GMG
Comment Written 16-May-2016
reply by the author on 16-May-2016
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Thank you. I have received some responses from dressage horse riders. They state that these movements are all natural for a horse. Thanks for the correction. I will edit.
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Well, of course dressage riders would say that! LOL
Orchestrated movements on command of a human to music could NEVER be a natural act for any animal. That does make me laugh.
Comment from Kooky Clown
I love horses have not ridden one for some years now but I found this article or whatever it is called extremely interesting and informative I will look at dressage in a completely different way from now on thanks to you.
reply by the author on 16-May-2016
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I love horses have not ridden one for some years now but I found this article or whatever it is called extremely interesting and informative I will look at dressage in a completely different way from now on thanks to you.
Comment Written 16-May-2016
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Thank you. I find dressage to be like an art form. It is so beautiful.
Comment from LIJ Red
What a shame that man's other longtime friend-his dog being one-is
reduced to being a rare, expensive pet. When the odd ape came from the jungles, he met two companions who helped him survive...excellent post and to prompt.
reply by the author on 16-May-2016
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What a shame that man's other longtime friend-his dog being one-is
reduced to being a rare, expensive pet. When the odd ape came from the jungles, he met two companions who helped him survive...excellent post and to prompt.
Comment Written 16-May-2016
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Thank you for the great review. The stars are appreciated.
Comment from c_lucas
Living in Arizona for most of my life, I am use to cutting horses where is is horse against the beef. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very good read.
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Living in Arizona for most of my life, I am use to cutting horses where is is horse against the beef. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very good read.
Comment Written 16-May-2016
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Thank you. Dressage is not common here in Michigan either. I mostly watch it on television. It is lovely to behold and a form of art.
Comment from Ulla
Ahhhhhhhh, you've totally won me over with this sporty article about dressage. First I would like to say, that your description of the various movements are tally correct. I, like you, have had many horses. They were all dressage horses and I trained and competed in the discipline. As you say it's a wonderful sport. I would like to add that the movements that the horse perform is all natural to it; something it can do spontaneously on the field. Also the rider mostly instructs the horse with the rider's seat and to a lesser degree the rider's legs. It is those instruction the horse has to learn and the rider as well. Also you are right that it takes years. Writing about it makes me miss it very much. A very well written piece you have here, and I wish you good luck in the competition. All the best. Ulla:))
reply by the author on 16-May-2016
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Ahhhhhhhh, you've totally won me over with this sporty article about dressage. First I would like to say, that your description of the various movements are tally correct. I, like you, have had many horses. They were all dressage horses and I trained and competed in the discipline. As you say it's a wonderful sport. I would like to add that the movements that the horse perform is all natural to it; something it can do spontaneously on the field. Also the rider mostly instructs the horse with the rider's seat and to a lesser degree the rider's legs. It is those instruction the horse has to learn and the rider as well. Also you are right that it takes years. Writing about it makes me miss it very much. A very well written piece you have here, and I wish you good luck in the competition. All the best. Ulla:))
Comment Written 16-May-2016
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Thank you. Wow, you impress me. I have always loved dressage but never had the chance to learn anything abut it. You have actually ridden dressage. I'm so glad you took the time to read this story and comment on it. I had to look up the dressage terms in order to write about them. I'm so happy you approve and I got the disciplines right. If you ever have the time tell me more about riding dressage. I'm very interested, Thank you for the six stars too. You made my day.
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I will be very happy to do that, but so far I don't know who you are, LOL. I'll vote in the contest and I'll find out afterwards. If you are at all interested I have lots to tell. i was so lucky to be trained by an olympic contender at one time. I never got to that level by any means but did I learn a lot. Well, he took me under his wing, so I couldn't have been a hopeless case. All best. Ulla:)))
Comment from Annette Gulliver
This is a very informative piece about the sport of dressage.
Your descriptions of these talented horses, and their riders, is very good. You obviously know a lot about the styles, and your love of horses shines through in your writing. Well done, and good luck in the contest.
Annette
reply by the author on 16-May-2016
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This is a very informative piece about the sport of dressage.
Your descriptions of these talented horses, and their riders, is very good. You obviously know a lot about the styles, and your love of horses shines through in your writing. Well done, and good luck in the contest.
Annette
Comment Written 16-May-2016
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Thank you. Actually, I know very little about how these horses are trained or ridden. I love to watch the dressage shows as I consider it an art form. It is so beautiful. I have read a lot about the different movements and this is where I got my information. I always wanted to learn dressage but to much to do every day.