Dressage, A Sport For Kings
My love for a horse sport30 total reviews
Comment from WalkerMan
I am not into "spectator sports" -- particularly involving animals. That said, I do know a well-written descriptive story when I read it. You effectively enabled me to "picture" the scenes you mentioned, understand the effort that horse and rider must have put into those routines, and see why you like them. That is what fine writing should accomplish, and it did so with smooth flow throughout.
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I am not into "spectator sports" -- particularly involving animals. That said, I do know a well-written descriptive story when I read it. You effectively enabled me to "picture" the scenes you mentioned, understand the effort that horse and rider must have put into those routines, and see why you like them. That is what fine writing should accomplish, and it did so with smooth flow throughout.
Comment Written 16-May-2016
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Thank you. The only sports I care about are horse related. Football bores me to death. I'm glad you liked the story.
Comment from Toneyear
Hi! I found your story to be informative, easy to read and touching as you described your personal point of view. Thank you for sharing.
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Hi! I found your story to be informative, easy to read and touching as you described your personal point of view. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 16-May-2016
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Thank you for the great review. I do my best on these contests.
Comment from Lynn27
you capture the beauty of dressage in this piece and the photo was an excellent choice. When I was younger it was goal to ride and complete until my health changed.
The movements of the horse does it naturally. The rider guides the horse by his/her seat and legs with goal to remain still to show off the horse.
Your piece captured the love and explained this very well making it outstanding.
Lynn
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you capture the beauty of dressage in this piece and the photo was an excellent choice. When I was younger it was goal to ride and complete until my health changed.
The movements of the horse does it naturally. The rider guides the horse by his/her seat and legs with goal to remain still to show off the horse.
Your piece captured the love and explained this very well making it outstanding.
Lynn
Comment Written 16-May-2016
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Thank you, my friend. I'm so glad to hear from folks who have actually ridden dressage. Tell me more sometime if you get the chance. I'm very interested. Thank you for the six stars too.
Comment from DonandVicki
I have enjoyed reading your story very much. You have found a way to capture and hold my attention. I do like the sporty feel of your well written prose.
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I have enjoyed reading your story very much. You have found a way to capture and hold my attention. I do like the sporty feel of your well written prose.
Comment Written 16-May-2016
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Thank you. I love watching dressage horses perform. It is a form of art.
Comment from Marykelly
The sport you are describing includes two athletes to compete, the horse and the rider. I have seen performances of dressage and you are right, it's a magnificent experience especially with the inclusion of the music. Your love for the sport is very evident in your description and it's nice to bring dressage to people's attention.
reply by the author on 16-May-2016
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The sport you are describing includes two athletes to compete, the horse and the rider. I have seen performances of dressage and you are right, it's a magnificent experience especially with the inclusion of the music. Your love for the sport is very evident in your description and it's nice to bring dressage to people's attention.
Comment Written 15-May-2016
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Thank you. I think dressage to music is an art form. It is so very beautiful.
Comment from rmj09
How sporty are you? Up to 700 words 668 words were used.
The focus dressage a partnership of horse and rider. Two working as one in a form of dance done my the horse.
The story line development: horse and rider dance on spot or throughout the show arena. They use different gaits to make-up the dance. The horse must lift it's legs just so to meet the standards, while the rider must sit upright-straight and still. Each must preform perfectly to advance. Both will have worked together no less then seven years and normally 10-12 years to get a standing in the Prix St Georges Dressage. The patterns used in dressage must be performed by all the same.
The emotion felt excitement having seen many dressage performances. The beauty you observe in a performance will cause chills up the spine.
Keep on writing.
reply by the author on 16-May-2016
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How sporty are you? Up to 700 words 668 words were used.
The focus dressage a partnership of horse and rider. Two working as one in a form of dance done my the horse.
The story line development: horse and rider dance on spot or throughout the show arena. They use different gaits to make-up the dance. The horse must lift it's legs just so to meet the standards, while the rider must sit upright-straight and still. Each must preform perfectly to advance. Both will have worked together no less then seven years and normally 10-12 years to get a standing in the Prix St Georges Dressage. The patterns used in dressage must be performed by all the same.
The emotion felt excitement having seen many dressage performances. The beauty you observe in a performance will cause chills up the spine.
Keep on writing.
Comment Written 15-May-2016
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Thank you. Wow, so good to hear from someone who loves dressage as I do. It is an art form.
Comment from foxangie123
I had never heard of that before. I would love to see it especially after reading your story. This is excellent as presented and entry to the contest. Bravo..
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I had never heard of that before. I would love to see it especially after reading your story. This is excellent as presented and entry to the contest. Bravo..
Comment Written 15-May-2016
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Thank you, my friend. You should watch dressage sometime. It will put tears in your eyes it is so lovely.
Comment from Alex Biasin
This is a very well written piece.
Your love of the animal and the intricacies of the sport shine through with much enthusiasm.
You are able to describe the movements well and bring a sense of wonder to them.
I must admit that whenever I have seen dressage on the TV (the Olympics) it has left me cold and I have found it the most boring thing to watch, however I will give it a bit more attention at the Rio games after reading this, as you have given me some idea what to look for.
An entertaining & informative bit of writing.
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This is a very well written piece.
Your love of the animal and the intricacies of the sport shine through with much enthusiasm.
You are able to describe the movements well and bring a sense of wonder to them.
I must admit that whenever I have seen dressage on the TV (the Olympics) it has left me cold and I have found it the most boring thing to watch, however I will give it a bit more attention at the Rio games after reading this, as you have given me some idea what to look for.
An entertaining & informative bit of writing.
Comment Written 15-May-2016
reply by the author on 16-May-2016
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Thank you, my friend. To each his own. Not everyone loves the same things in life. I just happen to love horses and the sports connected to them.
Comment from candyfink
This is well written and i don't see anything that needs to be changed or corrected, good luck in the contest........ blessings to you.
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This is well written and i don't see anything that needs to be changed or corrected, good luck in the contest........ blessings to you.
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Comment Written 15-May-2016
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Thank you. I must be getting better with grammar. I used to get corrected all the time. I do my best. Thanks for reading.
Comment from royowen
I think my wife has seen it "in the flesh" as it were, but I have not, although I have witnessed this magic on the television, it is such a wonderful thing to behold. It is truly amazing how these amazing manoeuvres are taught. The Lippizaner horses are truly amazing also! Well done, wonderful article, a mesmerising write, thank you for trouble you've taken. Good work, well done, blessings, Roy.
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I think my wife has seen it "in the flesh" as it were, but I have not, although I have witnessed this magic on the television, it is such a wonderful thing to behold. It is truly amazing how these amazing manoeuvres are taught. The Lippizaner horses are truly amazing also! Well done, wonderful article, a mesmerising write, thank you for trouble you've taken. Good work, well done, blessings, Roy.
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Comment Written 15-May-2016
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Thank you. I think dressage is a form of art. It is so lovely.
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Well done,