Descente de main et de jambes

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As descente de main et de jambes , mostly shortened to descente de main, the short-term suspension of the rein and thigh aids is referred to in classical equestrianism when the horse is in perfect posture and should continue to hold it without rider support.

The descente de main et de jambes is an essential part of the classical training of the horse, as it has to be gymnastic to perform it so that the required posture is easy enough for him to hold without further request from the rider. This requirement is in contradiction to that of modern tournament sport , which demands that the horse is constantly on the aids. Representatives of classical equitation see the task of descente de main to the training as target the objectives of the entire classical training in question, since the permanent Following the horse rider's hand as the fifth leg offers and the tab allows to cover its exposure to training deficiencies.

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