In this picture the horse and rider are performing a difficult movement called piaff. This is very hard on a horse's legs because they must pause and hold themselves on two legs for a moment then switch to the other two legs while standing in the same place. It takes a lot of collection on the horse's part.
The Virtual Equestrian. Web. 11 Nov 2010. <http://www.cyberhorse.net.au/cgi-bin/tve/displaynewsitem.pl?20080613equitanaandreas2.txt>. |
Hanna this picture just looks uncomfortable! You and i have both seen first hand what these kind of things can do to a horse if they are not taken care of properly. Even if they are treated and taken extra special care of they can still develop problems. I have learned a ton just by reading your blog.
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