Spanish riding school video

[Chinchilla]

This came up on my YouTube recommended today, thought it might be appreciated here.

 

[Reacher]

Lovely thankyou.
(I think Mr H would rock the spangley bridles!)

 

[splashgirl45]

havent seen them since they were at wembley arena in my youth, a hundred years ago. it was lovely and the music at the end made me a bit teary.....thank you

 

[cobgoblin]

When I see the Spanish Riding School, it always strikes me how effortless it looks both for horse and rider. They go awfully close to the walls though, don't they?
I fancy a pair of those boots.

 

[Tiddlypom]

Thanks for posting this, CC.

I saw them perform at Wembley too, prob in the early 80s. Fabulous.

 

[Dave's Mam]

Wonderful.

 

[Cortez]

When I see the Spanish Riding School, it always strikes me how effortless it looks both for horse and rider. They go awfully close to the walls though, don't they?
I fancy a pair of those boots.

Funny you should say that.......I happen to have a very similar pair that I'm not using....

 

[Cortez]

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[cobgoblin]

Funny you should say that.......I happen to have a very similar pair that I'm not using....View attachment 67234

LOL.. Those are wrinkly.

 

[Cortez]

LOL.. Those are wrinkly.

Those are late 17th century campaign boots (also known as 7 league boots); the SRS are the later 18c stovepipe boots, Jonny-come-latelies....If it's rigidity you want I cannot help you

 

[cobgoblin]

Those are late 17th century campaign boots (also known as 7 league boots); the SRS are the later 18c stovepipe boots, Jonny-come-latelies....If it's rigidity you want I cannot help you

Ah, but do they take you seven leagues in one stride? As they should with that name.

 

[Cortez]

Ah, but do they take you seven leagues in one stride? As they should with that name.

Nah, the horse does that for me - they're to protect the thighs for seven leagues going cross rough country, or so they say, and that's how the name came to be used in fairy tales.

 

[ycbm]

If it's rigidity you want I cannot help you

Do you say that to all the boys ??? ?

 

[Shilasdair]

I can't believe Cortez hasn't been banned for flagrant use of the word 'rigidity'.

 

[tallyho!]

Always makes me cry. I guess I try and imagine why dressage is well.... dressage. I imagine how they would have gallantly headed with men on their backs into war.

These absolutely stunning heavenly creatures, strong, unique, and trusting taking equal humans into battle long ago. I can't help but feel an immense sadness and appreciation for what these creatures have done for humanity.

Imagine the dressage horse of today going into battle... well they couldn't see where they were going for a start so those riders would be a gonner. Note to self... modern dressage probably wouldn't save you if it came down to it

 

[nikicb]

Thank you for sharing - the video was mesmerising. I visited in May 2019 but only saw the training sessions then. I say 'only', but it was an amazing experience and I would love to repeat it.

 

[babymare]

That was a pure joy to watch. Thank you for sharing

 

[Errin Paddywack]

We saw them at Wembley too. I booked early and we got stuck in the end seats on the top row. That rather spoiled the experience for me unfortunately. I can remember we got lost driving home, came to a roundabout not far from Wembley and there were no signs telling us where to go. My husband drove round it a couple of times before taking an exit at random. Still glad we went though.

 

[SashaBabe]

I saw them in Belfast in 2008. Had a ring side seat at the arena. They were breath-taking. I still have the souvenir brochure.

 

[littleshetland]

I saw them years ago somewhere (probably Wembley). We had ringside seats. They were doing in hand work, and right in front of us one of the riders/handlers was having to swear quietly under his breath and muttering threats to the stallion who had a slightly rebellious look in his eye. The horse didn’t put a foot wrong, but it made me smile! Nice to know they’re only human!