What Should I Look for in a Dressage Horse When Purchasing?
Hey, so I am goingto start Dressage, I do not plan on buying a horse right away, but in a few years I am. Once I do get more experince. What things should I look for in them?
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When you really get into Dressage, you’ll know what attributes you look for.
You want a horse with a nice amount of suspension. If you’re looking for a horse who’s already trained, then look at the flexsion in his neck and how he uses his back legs. Does he move properly and comfortably, making it look effortless? How experienced of a Dressage horse is he, does he know piaffe and tempes? Is he in a focused enough state of mind, that he can keep his focus on performing every detail while theres a wild crowd outside of the ring?
Those are all some questions you should ask yourself. Now, I’m not much for a Dressage rider but we have a Dressage trainer at the barn. Maybe other Dressage riders would be able to give you a better gist.
But, once you get into the swing of it, you’ll know what you’re looking for.