The FEI Grand Prix dressage test has something called the Zig Zag. This is a very difficult movement that calls for five half passes to either side of the centerline with a flying change of leg at each change of direction, the first half pass to the left and the last to the left of 3 strides and the others 6 strides. When the rider gets to the fifth half pass they breathe a sigh of relief.
This is my response to the Sunday Stills Challenge ….Fifth! click on fifth to see other responses.
I think the horses do not question things as much as humans do. Most of the work involved for the horse will be within their capability if they are at the Grand Prix. Other movements in the test such as the 15 one tempi changes and the piaffe and passage are more taxing for the horse. But even those things for a horse that has a talent for it they will not over think it and get upset. They just take it one movement at a time. 🐴
Thank you Terri. The trick in taking photos of the half pass is it must capture the moment when the front leg reaches out in the direction of travel.If you take the shot when it is not leading it looks amazingly awkward. Always interesting to have subjects that are on the move. Thanks for commenting.
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