I've often wondered whether dressage horses are happy in their work?
When I look at horses jumping whether be in or out of the school, or out hacking I find myself thinking that they must be alot happier to be doing something 'fun'.
Do Dressage horses also go out for a bomb around the countryside and have a good gallop to let off all that steam?
Because a dressage horse has to be so much more disciplined and restricted with its movements (ie skipping) I cant help but think are they like a springed up coil with all its impulsion and energy contained
Whats everyones opionion on this??
When I look at horses jumping whether be in or out of the school, or out hacking I find myself thinking that they must be alot happier to be doing something 'fun'.
Do Dressage horses also go out for a bomb around the countryside and have a good gallop to let off all that steam?
Because a dressage horse has to be so much more disciplined and restricted with its movements (ie skipping) I cant help but think are they like a springed up coil with all its impulsion and energy contained
Whats everyones opionion on this??