Cowboy Dressage. Jessica Black

      FOREWORD

       In my lifetime I have ridden horses of every conceivable breed and of many different disciplines. However, I have never been on the back of a horse trained in classical dressage. Yet, I know and understand the discipline. I have visited some of the finest dressage schools in the world. I sat at the warm-up ring during the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, California. My clientele included many respected dressage masters, including a half-dozen from Europe. I understand the anatomy, the movement, and the horse’s temperament that make a good dressage prospect.

      Consequently, a lot of my practice experience was at dressage stables. I was frequently asked to do pre-purchase exams for potential dressage prospects, sometimes several in a single day. I developed great respect for the sport of dressage and the skill involved. I also became silently critical of some aspects.

      Years ago, an unknown party sent me the video Dances with Cows by Eitan Beth-Halachmy. I had never heard of him, but I was overwhelmed by what I saw: sophisticated horsemanship with draped reins, relaxed lightness, gentleness, and above all, a happy and willing horse. My reactions were: 1) I knew it could be done. 2) I must get to know this man. 3) I hope this becomes popular.

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