Dressage is supposed to be a dance, why not combine it with a real ballerina? The girl riding demonstrates the ability to perform high-school dressage moves in a bitless bridle, which is a shame that competitions don't yet allow.
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Way too cool. Love it.
Lovely ballet – just beautiful. It put a smile on my face!