tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post5759781896670922661..comments2024-03-01T06:49:59.106-05:00Comments on Behind the Bit: Sezuan: New mental image of canterStacey Kimmel-Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498926535389535263noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-83837023063761697562012-11-16T15:36:26.358-05:002012-11-16T15:36:26.358-05:00While he does look like a true 'rocking horse ...While he does look like a true 'rocking horse canter' there is something there that I see in the rider. I just can't quite put my finger on it, but almost like he is leaning too far back (from the hips up) and the horses rear end isn't under him enough or something. It will be nice to see where this one goes and how he develops in the next few years. I can only imagine he would Cut-N-Jumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10355349642284506192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-83050896162429892722012-11-16T11:17:21.357-05:002012-11-16T11:17:21.357-05:00I'm a dressage junkie i love it and i love the...I'm a dressage junkie i love it and i love the dressage riding, while its complicated and looks good i find it really enjoyable and did enjoy watching your video that you've posted. I think the canter could have been more loose and free and relaxed if that makes sense? But the big bold movements are becoming more and more popular :) <br /><br />Abbie I liked your video to and thought thatAmberRose- Girl With a Dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01985661554315096806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-68768678976261777252012-11-16T08:32:01.682-05:002012-11-16T08:32:01.682-05:00Abbie, a former instructor from whom I learned a L...Abbie, a former instructor from whom I learned a LOT called the push to an unyielding hand "toe flipping." I agree with you--I thought I saw the same thing and I am NOT a dressage-from-the-arena-seat expert.<br /><br />I'd like to see Sezuan at liberty or ridden by someone who doesn't ride him behind the vertical.<br /><br />I do agree, though, he is a very expressive mover and TBDancerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03889066602819359591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-1397010632927398492012-11-16T03:18:32.674-05:002012-11-16T03:18:32.674-05:00I love your idea about a 'mental image canter&...I love your idea about a 'mental image canter' :). Impressive indeed! Thanks for sharing.Christinehttp://www.facebook.com/EquusEducationnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-10211895419134550542012-11-15T22:54:07.651-05:002012-11-15T22:54:07.651-05:00One other comment, DWB he is lovely, although I do...One other comment, DWB he is lovely, although I do agree somewhat with Abbie, I would like a bit more ground cover than such big up and down movement. Is this more about trend? I was blessed to ride a 6 yr old don shufro mare, she was so sweet and soft but solid despite the amount of power in her body, Amazing ride! V. Violahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11207894774400070699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-19007657347119873492012-11-15T22:38:33.683-05:002012-11-15T22:38:33.683-05:00Big name clinic? the suspense is killing me! Man w...Big name clinic? the suspense is killing me! Man wish I could audit , , ,V. Violahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11207894774400070699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-73737054977430931302012-11-15T20:37:43.461-05:002012-11-15T20:37:43.461-05:00Yeah, I'm not sure I like how he is being ridd...Yeah, I'm not sure I like how he is being ridden...the rider is holding him back (you often see him duck behind the bit, something all too common now in the dressage ring) and even in the canter he looks like he's being pushed into giving that really big stride but without the balance and suppleness of a canter with a true "sit"...look at the down transition from the canter to Abbie Senesac Lopezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12575657393601843747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-41634538438668324002012-11-15T16:22:26.261-05:002012-11-15T16:22:26.261-05:00I'm not getting a thrill up my leg over it, ei...I'm not getting a thrill up my leg over it, either. <br />More, I'm disappointed at the over flexion at the end of the ride. Is THAT how he gets a down transition? I see his body settle, and the horse begins to settle, too, then sharply bends his nose inward throughout the transition. UGH. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-15988915498116104032012-11-15T15:50:23.008-05:002012-11-15T15:50:23.008-05:00I have several questions about this - remember, I ...I have several questions about this - remember, I am a dressage know-nothing! <br />1) In all that trotting in the first couple of minutes, is that supposed to be just "regular medium trot?" Because, holy cow, does that guy have a lot of extension. If that's not extended trot, I'd really like to see it!<br />2) What exactly makes the canter so great? Again, I'm seeing TONS RiderWriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05679157278313699794noreply@blogger.com