[Mike Matson]

Look who wins the class at the end!

http://youtu.be/1_8UkyzsD4E

[J-Lu]

Super cute! But I'm surprised the class is riding in draw reins and side reins. Huh!

[skydy]

Sweet!

[horsefaerie]

Yeah, what is that about!

Too cute though!

[mbm]

Super cute! But I'm surprised the class is riding in draw reins and side reins. Huh!

not draw reins - side reins....

and i think that we need a class like this here! dropped stirrups and all! i can hear the outcry now lol!

[ElisLove]

not draw reins - side reins....

and i think that we need a class like this here! dropped stirrups and all! i can hear the outcry now lol!

There were both draw reins and side reins as well as something that looked like a chambon or neck stretcher on the grey.

[BigBayHanoMare]

I think someone on another thread said the set-up of draw/side reins.etc. is commonplace in Germany in these beginner classes. No idea why, though, as there was no explanation.

However, that little pony just made my head explode from the cuteness!

[vxf111]

Oh my goodness... head-exploding cuteness

[mbm]

There were both draw reins and side reins as well as something that looked like a chambon or neck stretcher on the grey.

the little shetty was wearing side reins - they did not go to the riders hands.....

in Germany this is how beginners are taught to feel the correct way of going by letting them ride with side reins etc.

it seems to work considering they produce the best riders in the world

[anotherfinemess]

Adorable! I was very impressed that she recognized the wrong lead right away.

[runwayz]

And they have no stirrups!

[alicen]

I think someone on another thread said the set-up of draw/side reins.etc. is commonplace in Germany in these beginner classes. No idea why, though, as there was no explanation.

It beats charging around all-over-crooked with unsteady handed riders with bad positions.

[partlycloudy]

The little guy had vienna reins on him...when I learned to ride under a German military guy, all the green horses wore sidereins until the riders could keep them on the bit. As someone said, preferable over above the bit, crooked etc.
Wish someone was small enough to ride my mini...he's great mover!

[BigBayHanoMare]

It beats charging around all-over-crooked with unsteady handed riders with bad positions.

I'm not saying it's not a good idea, there was just no other information as to why! I'm in agreement with it now that I know why it's done.

[Isabeau Z Solace]

Was there really any question who was going to win the class....

[johnnysauntie]

That little rider had a nice following seat!

[InsideLeg2OutsideRein]

I think someone on another thread said the set-up of draw/side reins.etc. is commonplace in Germany in these beginner classes. No idea why, though, as there was no explanation.

So riders learn to ride from their seats and not fiddle around with the hands all the time focusing on the horse's head (great idea, btw!)

[BigBayHanoMare]

So riders learn to ride from their seats and not fiddle around with the hands all the time focusing on the horse's head (great idea, btw!)

Definitely a great idea--I wish my riding education had started focusing on riding from my seat!

[alicen]

Was there really any question who was going to win the class....

What? There were other riders in the class?