|
Post by tikkatonks on Dec 7, 2011 19:47:39 GMT 1
Only watched part of the vid but I would say the vienna reins/ balancing side reins are a touch on the tight side and personally would not have poles that high, but to me the horse looks calm, and used to working in that way. Vienna reins are not as fixed as normal side reins.
Why & where do you think it would hurt?
Loose jumping isn't cruel if done sensibly most horses love it, some a little too much! Some horses benefit, some don't. I would say the first horse looks in danger of rushing, missing, frightening itself and doing more harm than good. The others look to be enjoying their work.
|
|
|
Post by Beth&Rosie on Dec 7, 2011 19:56:35 GMT 1
but there;s nothing natural about seeing a horse made to jump (i.e can't duck out if it wants too) and as often in Catrins choice of video, This isn't meant to be a go at you at all, I get your reasoning, but my girl would just stop and spin round/kick down the jump if she didn't want to do it! My pony was a pretty good jumper but if he wasn't in the mood, he would stop right in front of the jump and knock off the pole with his leg/chest/nose, then step over it! MTA.He did this ridden and loose
|
|
|
Post by donnalex on Dec 7, 2011 21:53:17 GMT 1
Great to hear everyone's thoughts. Not as bad as My first impression then I'd say. I just wondered how he could swing through his back. He is free to lower his head almost right down, as he goes lower his frame will come more round from the nose backwards and his back will lift as a result. More freedom than side rains as the reins slide through the bit. And dont forget there is no weight on his back so it can come up easier
|
|