Not a big dressage fan but let me tell you something I have never seen it done so well as last night. Watched some show on cable and it was amazing.

It pulled me in like the horse liked what he was doing? I mean those moves are not really natural for a horse? But it seemed like he was showing off!

And I might ad he did a very good job of it. I am going to have catch that next time it comes around.

As long as it doesn't get in competition with Jr Rodeo or my chores. Oh and don't tell my friends. Cause if you don't print this out I will deny that I watched it.

I have a great apprication for Dressage. I have never done it, but am amazed by some of the things these horses can do and really respect the trainers!! Dressage riders are wonderful riders. They really know how to relax a very uptight horse and have a wonderful seat!!! It is just a beautiful sport!

Actually, it is very natural movements for the horse. Ever seen a stallion show of?
And I think that most of the horses love it!

I always rode bareback or western and never really wanted to learn how to ride on a postage stamp... errr english saddle But since I am drooling over an Andalusian that is schooled in Dressage, (Western and Doma Vaquero too) and after seeing this video on YouTube, I thought I might just like to learn. Since I don't have the horse YET, I won't take up too much time here, but I thought I would share MY favorite Dressage Video with you:

ANDREAS HELGSTRAND - WEG2006 Freestyle Final

my horse does his own dressage moves much better on his own then under saddle- yet!! but he is only 4 so there is room for improvement of course. He loves to prance around!!