Do you want to learn Dressage?
Interested in learning the sport of dressage? Watch this video from world equestrian Steffen Peters. A few words on why the sport is unique and invigorating. I think it’s important when you are considering a new sport such as dressage, you do not rush into it, but rather take sometime for a few lessons to see if you might like it. Dressage requires patience and attachment to the horse, again, I will emphasize the word patience. I have been a rider for many years, but had not been exposed to the sport of Dressage. I learned very early on it was one step forward with my training and two steps back the next ride. Dressage is a conversation with the horse, it is necessary for you as a rider, to abandon all fears and preconceived notions about horses and dressage while schooling in the arena. As a beginner, the most important thing is if you enjoy and are excited about the lesson? Do you want to go back for another lesson? Do you want to learn more? Only until you answer these questions for yourself can you determine if dressage is right for you. Dressage does not offer a quick pay back or instant gratification but rather a long term relationship with your horse that must be developed overtime.
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Watch this video below about one man’s love of the sport. A world renound rider, Steffen Peters explores his origins in dressage and why he loves it so.