The short-backed Arab is never going to show the swing and relaxation you see in a warmblood, but there is a nice softness in this boy's topline and the gaits are very fluid. The Arab neck will also tend to be a little overbent, but he's nicely on the vertical through most of the test. What a pleasure to watch!
Friday, June 18, 2010
Another FEI Arab!
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Where many Arabians have hocks which move up and down, his move nicely underneath him. He shows the lightness of movement which is reason for Arabian blood being added to warmblood lines as well, so is very enjoyable to watch. If I had a very uphill and talented but slightly too heavy warmblood mare I wanted to breed, I might consider him.
ReplyDeleteNice. I'd take a test that nicely done anytime.
ReplyDeleteCool!
ReplyDeleteOoooooh, what a handsome horse! He's got a great trot, too. Most Arabians have a floating trot, which is lovely for looking but lousy for sitting. Nice find :o)
ReplyDeleteLovely! Arabians are close to my heart. I would so like to have another. They can really vary in conformation.
ReplyDeleteWell obviously I'm prejudiced toward Arabians. I am impressed by the relaxed performance of this horse. My Arabians have always been Type A personalities that anticipate what is wanted and become anxious and tight in the process.
ReplyDeleteI think you'll find better and better performances by Arabians at the upper levels as more owners become involved with sport horse disciplines and work with trainers that specialize in dressage.
But I enjoy a lovely dressage performance by any breed.
Very nice! The walk pirouettes were super, and I love the way his hind end stayed active through the canter pirouettes as well.
ReplyDeleteSorry to be off topic but...does anyone know the group/singer of this music? I've heard the first song before and it sounds like the rest of the music might be by the same persons. Anyone know what it is? I find it enchanting.
ReplyDeleteHe's a beauty and sure looks like a pleasure to ride.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Very nice. He looks very active and forward, like he really enjoys the work.
ReplyDeleteThe music is by Enya.
I rode a large Arabian mare dressage as a teenager--she was quite the ride. The larger bred Arabs can very much have the movement for dressage.
ReplyDeleteLocally, we have Quick Silver Bey, who is a VERY nice dressage horse who just happens to also be an Arabian.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-yvZ6w7U2w&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9sKBHmuaS0
Oh Capilet I love Quickie. He is just the cutest thing!
ReplyDeleteThis Arab needs to work more on his walk but that trot work is just lovely! (Repeat minus the Arab part to about 80% of the dressage community if not more!)
PS Late comment is late!