Behind the Bit

Behind the Bit


A Prix St. George test: What's missing here?

Posted: 24 Feb 2010 01:35 PM PST

Tension. Tension is missing, and that's a good thing. This is Heather Blitz and Paragon, my current favorite dressage horse, doing a Prix St. George test.

Heather Blitz and Paragon (by Don Schufro)


At 18 hands and 7 year old, Paragon is probably just now getting his adult musculature -- he doesn't look filled out yet. Donnerhall offspring are often late in maturing, and I think Paragon might lack the strength to sit down and power through the pirouette. What is amazing about this ride is the ease, the beautiful expressive movement, and the lightness of the rein. I look forward to seeing more of this partnership.

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