This is one of the finest displays of horsemanship that I've ever seen. Before clicking, please be aware this is bullfighting and may not be something you want to watch.
Wow! I didn't realized they used horses in bullfighting. It's amazing thinking about all the training they have to do in order just to get the horse in the ring with a bull, let alone performing the way he does. The matador (?) also seems cute. :-p
Some horses are naturally "cowy" meaning they aren't afraid of cows...though a bull might be a different story. But even horses without cow-sense can be trained to be cowy.
It's not a matador when on horseback, but I forget what they're called.
It's nice to see that dressage actually does have practical applications. Seeing this reminds me that dressage originally was military training. That's some absolutely amazing lateral work....
I hadn't said it but was thinking exactly the same. From that video, you can easily trace it to war horses. Dressage has mostly lost that connection. It's hard to picture a dressage horse as a war horse!
Oh, I know.... It's easy to see dressage horses as pampered primadonnas. I can just picture my former horse thinking, "But... but... but... fight in a battle? What if I chip a hoof?"
Anyways, it was good seeing you at NOTOCON! And thanks for the dinner invite! What an incredible month! Take Minerval, arrive at NOTOCON, get free lobster dinner.... I could get used to this! ;-)
Hopefully some time arianadawnhawk and I will be able to pay you a visit. It's been far too long since I've been in the saddle.
Doh! I just realized who you and arianadawnhawk are. I had no clue!
Good to see you here in lj land. I've added you to my horse filter. Do you want to be there? It might not fascinate. Lots of "Zahra looks like she's moving with more rhythm" or "Wow, I trotted really fast and kept my frickin' hands quiet". ;-)
It was nice to meet you. Is that you in your icon?
You and your sweetie are welcome in Vegas anytime. I'd be happy to put you up.
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It's not a matador when on horseback, but I forget what they're called.
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Thanks for sharing.
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It's nice to see that dressage actually does have practical applications. Seeing this reminds me that dressage originally was military training. That's some absolutely amazing lateral work....
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Anyways, it was good seeing you at NOTOCON! And thanks for the dinner invite! What an incredible month! Take Minerval, arrive at NOTOCON, get free lobster dinner.... I could get used to this! ;-)
Hopefully some time arianadawnhawk and I will be able to pay you a visit. It's been far too long since I've been in the saddle.
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Good to see you here in lj land. I've added you to my horse filter. Do you want to be there? It might not fascinate. Lots of "Zahra looks like she's moving with more rhythm" or "Wow, I trotted really fast and kept my frickin' hands quiet". ;-)
It was nice to meet you. Is that you in your icon?
You and your sweetie are welcome in Vegas anytime. I'd be happy to put you up.
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