Practical Horseman

Evaluating Progress

Amanda Peer submitted Photo A, which I critiqued in the August 2017 issue of Dressage Today. At the time, she and her horse, Caliente, A were preparing to move up to Second Level. Since then, they have successfully competed through Second Level and Amanda has submitted a more recent photo in Dressage Today’s September 2018 issue to evaluate her progress.

Studying the two pictures, I congratulate Amanda and Caliente on their development. Caliente appears to have grown! His neck and chest have developed and even though the angle does not allow full view of his back, the croup appears well

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