Ritter Dressage The horse having been well placed on his haunches, well bent with as good a contact on both reins as possible, I carry both reins to the inside and raise them a little. This moves the shoulders away from the wall, and the bend increases more or less, after which I continue to hold the hand towards the inside. My leg on that side keeps the haunches round, and the outside leg works together with it, though much more lightly, in order to frame the haunches and to drive the animal forward. Having placed the horse thus, I increase the aid of the inside leg. This leg performs three functions that are important to distinguish and to feel clearly. 4. It drives forward by stimulating and accelerating the contraction of the abdominal muscles. 5. It bends and rounds the sides, and it elevates the inside shoulder. 6. Finally, when all this is done, it drives the horse sideways. (Dupaty de Clam, 1777)
Posted on: Thu, 05 Dec 2013 06:31:36 +0000
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