Dressage Today Magazine
The Dressage Today Magazine takes you into the world of competitive horse training.
There is a misconception that owning and competing horses can be pretty costly. Competitive horse dressage, because it is considered as an art has earned that reputation, which in fact has only been influenced because of the ostentatious characteristic of the sport. Where horse grooming, elegance and stance counts, competitive horse dressage has remained exclusive. This literature aims to reach out to the public that competitive dressage is a sport that can be enjoyed by the masses.
The Dressage Today Magazine takes advantage of the horse's impeccable characteristics to showcase that these figures of stamina and strength are also images of beauty and grace. The benefits of having this literature available are that it does in fact feature professional advice and recommendations from world renowned contemporary trainers and riders. It is complete with updates and even personal experiences that will certainly be useful for someone who is learning this sport. The information contained here will also help horsing aficionados to enhance their knowledge on the current trends of competitive horse training.
Balancing the Horse
Horses have impeccable sense of balance because of their ability to feel their footing and partly because of their highly developed proprioceptive abilities. Proprioception is awareness of movement. It is through these abilities innate to the horse that make them perfect candidates for contests that require grace on movement while maintaining that perfect equilibrium.
When domesticated, horses can be taught a number of tasks, as such through proper training horses can excel at specific tasks that are repeatedly taught to them. As they say, practice makes perfect! And Dressage represents perfection of movement.
As man was tasked in the beginning to harness the beauty of all that is around him, this literature brings us closer to one of the creatures that have been only seen as muscular and enduring. This is not yet the full potential of our dear equines. The Dressage Magazine certainly will broaden our knowledge to enhance the intrinsic characteristics of horses. It encourages us to develop the uniqueness of these picturesque creatures that truly bring out their full potential, not just brute strength but also inherent grace and beauty.
Last updated on Jul 8, 2010.