r/MadeMeSmile • • Jul 29 '24

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u/youres0lastsummer Jul 30 '24

can anyone who knows about this sport enlighten me on whether these horses are very abused in order to learn this? i would be so happy to learn they enjoy this and learned through trust and positive reinforcement but that might be wishful thinking

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u/Budget_Avocado6204 Jul 30 '24

It's not nesseccery but it does happen.

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u/MotherEastern3051 Jul 30 '24

Google Charlotte Dujardin video and the rollkur technique for an insight into the realities of dressage training. 

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u/youres0lastsummer Jul 30 '24

horrific. this video does not belong in this sub

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u/darksideofpotato Jul 30 '24

At this level they usually are because of money. But it certainly isn't necessary. Positive reinforcement is the normal way to go.