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Nevilledog

(51,064 posts) Wed Aug 4, 2021, 12:41 PM Aug 2021

In case you missed the rave horse from the Tokyo Olympics... (Sound up)

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In case you missed the rave horse from the Tokyo Olympics... (Sound up) (Original Post) Nevilledog Aug 2021 OP

So cool. I love horses. SharonClark Aug 2021 #1

Yes, I think it's cool, BUT broiles Aug 2021 #2

To make it look this effortless requires a LOT of physical Pharlo Aug 2021 #8

Absolutely gorgeous! UpInArms Aug 2021 #3

Thanks. sinkingfeeling Aug 2021 #4

Getting the horses there must be a harrowing trip! Raven Aug 2021 #5

Here is a video about the horses arriving in Tokyo csziggy Aug 2021 #6

Thanks you so much for posting this. I had no idea how this was done. It was fascinating! Raven Aug 2021 #9

Horse dances better than I do. n/t malthaussen Aug 2021 #7

SharonClark

(10,014 posts)

1. So cool. I love horses.

Reply to Nevilledog (Original post)

Wed Aug 4, 2021, 12:43 PM

Aug 2021

broiles

(1,367 posts)

2. Yes, I think it's cool, BUT

Reply to Nevilledog (Original post)

Wed Aug 4, 2021, 01:19 PM

Aug 2021

why is it in the Olympics? Should we now put in dog agility trials kin next?

Pharlo

(1,816 posts)

8. To make it look this effortless requires a LOT of physical

Reply to broiles (Reply #2)

Thu Aug 5, 2021, 11:24 AM

Aug 2021

ability from the rider. It is a very physically demanding skill that takes years to develop. It does not look like the rider is even moving, but all leads for the horse's movement is coming from a physical cue from the rider. Leg strength is as important for a rider in this sport as it is in a lot of other Olympic sports - and more than in some others. These riders 'just sitting there' are exerting a good amount of physical effort.