This Girl is on Fire! ❤️‍🔥 Jessica von Bredow-Werndl | Winning Round | FEI Dressage World Cup™

Jessica von Bredow-Werndl showed us just why she’s the reigning FEI Dressage World Cup™ champion in Lyon this afternoon…
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[@lokibae2448]

Nice to see a horse relaxed, not trained under force or with rollkur. You can actually see the horse move it's weight to the back to carry itself for piaffe and passage. Use it's hind legs through the test. Such a rare sight now these days. Amazing, bravo!!

[@Roses6858]

Very active tail. I don't think a relaxed horse would have an active tail unless something is bothering them

[@lokibae2448]

@@Roses6858 Might be just the nature of the horse.

[@tishratcliff9601]

I noticed the same things.

[@nala8223]

@@lokibae2448 Tail swishing is NEVER the nature of a horse. It is a very clear pain/annoyance sign. Either that or being very bothered by flies, but that generally is not the case in anything other than a walk or maybe piaffe

[@cromana5574]

Poor you. You don't have a clue about that horse and how it is abused.

[@reptiloid5848]

Fürchterlich, diese erzwungene und unangenehme Kopfhaltung, das arme Tier.

[@fonjadidi]

Mhhh I don't like the way they move at all stiff and forced

[@karingracey2536]

This horse is behind the vertical throughout the whole test, judges should be marking down this

[@vibeskouenborg6842]

YES DISASTER to ignore this

[@CnBlu]

That's true. Did you hear that the FEI just removed everything about not riding the horse with it's nasal plane behind the vertical from the rules this year? It's been scientifically researched and proven that being ridden behind the vertical causes pain and degeneration of bony and soft tissue. It's been a clear guideline in all dressage to not ride a horse behind the vertical, but now the FEI just thinks it's ok. Bizarre.

[@vibeskouenborg6842]

@@CnBlu Yes I KNOW.... IT IS DISASTER!! I feel so sad. It will make me even more shouting out every time I see BTV/hyperflexion.

[@CnBlu]

@@vibeskouenborg6842 It's really weird, I don't get why they're going im the opposite direction of the rest of the world. People in general are asking for more emphasis on horse welfare, health and comfort. This new rule (or rather the lack of a good old rule) is the exact opposite to it.

[@sarahwagland1559]

Abuse is being normalised everywhere.

[@gaedingar9791]

Great performance! I really loved the easy transitions. For me, that is so much more important than spectacular movements.

[@cardinalfox0734]

YES and also the fact that the hind quarters are so involved too. Way to many horses and riders focus everything on the front but totally forget the hind

[@lovelylass8844]

Love, love, loved… so elegant, so graceful, perfect music to match both lovely ladies in this powerful duo. Truly Breathtaking & Congratulations to you both 💜🫶

[@emhoj97]

BTV, no hind action, tilted head, busy mouth, whipping tail, overall tense appearance. What is supposed to be top tier here? I suppose at least the extended trot wasnt a boxer match with the front legs... Can we stop awarding high scores for rides that are walking adverts for rollkur?

[@Grushenke89]

yes, the tilted head through the whole ride. very distracting.

[@CnBlu]

The FEI actually removed the whole part about not riding the horse BTV from the rules this year. It's ridiculous and very sad for the horses' wellbeing. I don't get why they are going in that direction. Surely they've seen that audiences want better treatment of horses, not worse?

[@RosaLei]

'And indeed, a horse who bears [her]self proudly is a thing of such beauty and astonishment that [s]he attracts the eyes of all beholders. No one will tire of looking at [her] as long as [s]he will display [her]self in [her] splendor.' -Xenophon 💖

[@sofyalizzy8927]

This horse is a pure joy to watch. Effortless grace & elegance.

[@YourKlassicEQ]

theres much more effort than you can see

[@minky7252]

Yes. Soft lead changes. Calm and good timing

[@daleenalberts5829]

Where are the days when horses moved like horses should. The days when Reiner Klimke and Alerich were the champions? Not the same anymore.

[@clarecameron3946]

Agree totally

[@hossjulia]

Exactly what I was thinking.

[@ramiethepeep]

Took a grand total of 1:26 for an extended trot with zero overstride. Absolutely none. You could drive a bus between the front and back of this horse. 3:20 or so, a lateral walk. This won? This absolute mess won? I used to like watching dressage. It just depresses me now. Tense horses doing tense work.

[@jimbear8888]

Please tell me how on earth do you train a horse to dance like that? Is it a special breed? How beautiful and amazing ♥️

[@emotionalequestrian23]

Time and patience and lots and lots of work

[@trex3003]

The horse was such a joy to watch! Love the happy tail swooshes around minute 4:00. Such a relaxed but focused demeanor. Excellent!!

[@Lunar-Echo]

That’s not what tail flicking means, it means the horse is uncomfortable, not happy, it’s not a dog

[@trex3003]

@@Lunar-Echo My mistake, sort of, in not communicating I have seen this behavior when horses are concentrating on movement and keeping centered. Your mistake in assuming discomfort. These aren't tortured rodeo horses. Here is a list of common reasons why a horse may swish its tail: to swat at flies or other pests to communicate discomfort or frustration to let someone know they are annoyed as a sign of concentration on a specific task as a sign of contentment to restore balance during a certain activity

[@Lunar-Echo]

@@trex3003 I never said anything about rodeo horses and I never said discomfort was the only reason they flick their tails, they were literally evolved for swatting flies. I was saying it is fairly unlikely that the horse is truly happy, doing all these movements is not what a horse was made for. If it is so happy doing these things then why is a double bridle necessary, if it loves doing these things why would the rider need so much control? I’m not saying the horse is abused or tortured but if you need all that equipment for one horse then you might need to reevaluate your training methods and the system that requires the unnecessary tools.

[@lorettanericcio-bohlman567]

@@Lunar-Echo give it a rest! I’d say both rider and horse were in sync and beautiful. The horse knows it’s beautiful and happy about that. Does everything have to be negative?

[@Lunar-Echo]

@@lorettanericcio-bohlman567 I’m sorry if I made you uncomfortable but it’s not negative it’s realistic. Real dressage is supposed to be the fundamentals of riding when done properly but now most judges are just looking for the most exaggerated movements and not how fluid, soft, and comfortable both horse and rider is. To be honest I don’t care if I seem negative I just think that someone needs to say what goes on behind the scenes. I ridden and worked with horses for my whole life and have seen the good, bad, and horrid of the industry and it can be absolutely awe inducing when done and executed probably, but sadly most people don’t want to put in the extra work into having a true, two way communication with their horse. They want to take the shortcut of just telling the horse in a one sided conversation and most horses are too good hearted to do anything about it.

[@kingagrabinski8849]

Epoustouflant! Quelle symbiose et quelle légèreté! Meisterschaft absolu! Merci pour ce spectacle magnifique et Bravo à la cavalière et à sa monture!

[@dasreitteam4658]

Erfolgreiches Dressieren eines Pferdes aber kein Dressurreiten mit der Basis gesunderhaltenden Reitens.

[@blubbl84]

Auch mein Gedanke

[@onion6foot]

Riding dressage is like being passenger to a fairy crossed with a locomotive.

[@barbelsolzer4189]

Sprachlos, wirklich eine wunderschöne Harmonie zwischen den beiden Damen

[@loricellolady]

What happened to having good overstep demonstrating true hind end engagement in high level dressage these days? The horses seem to be trained and selected for a flashy movement but in the end the frame seems somewhat false. The bodies seem locked and even at free walk the horses can’t seem to let go and really step forward

[@lokibae2448]

It does step over, even in the collected walk it steps over. This horse is trained correctly.

[@dasreitteam4658]

@@lokibae2448 2:52ff Please take a look again.

[@hossjulia]

Horse is overbent, blocking the rest of it's movement. Very stiff and artificial. Her heel goes up to use her spurs too. Very bad form. Fail.

[@monacallender721]

Your right. Hind end not under. Bless his heart. Not his fault

[@trppro7640]

Exactly! Sick of seeing the neck over bent. This horse is not truly engaged. It’s a shame.

[@barbarabozzi391]

Haven’t seen such a performance in a long time. Effortless … horse and rider superb job! ❤️

[@Kat-mu8wq]

Valegro has only been retired a couple years..

[@antm64]

An amazing amount of work went into the training of this animal! Excellent coordination to the music!

[@hannoe8208]

Am i the only one who thinks that the passage isnt a clean tact? I think the frontlegs dont fit go the hind legs... When u pause, it looks more like Galopp than trott. And Dalera is quite a few times little behind the vertical. I saw already better performances from them.

[@emilycorwith1119]

What a relief for Dalera to finally have the reins released after 7 minutes of strenuous movement. I don't understand why dressage riders use such force on the reins. Tension in the horse's body, stiff movement when they can't move their heads and necks normally. & what's with the LF toe drag at the walk?

[@clarecameron3946]

Horse is trapped between those rigid hands, mouthful of a double bridle, spurs jabbing every step. There was a time in my life I would have thought it was beautiful..now I just see it as abuse

[@elkefaber8873]

Dalera looks very relaxed before starting and after finishing. Happy Horse 🤩

[@nala8223]

Look at that tail swishing. Very clear pain/annoyance sign. Furthest thing from a happy horse

[@nimnum1265]

@@nala8223 and behind the vertical

[@patriciascott8375]

Cruel

[@honesttruth8064]

Spurs.... how many bits... nose band.... why not let your horse be a horse.... partner up and do what your riding skills allow without the pain compliance used against the horse 🐴 who is also usually confined as well... not a happy healthy life for your horse. Ignorance is NOT bliss for event horses globally. Sad.

[@dennism5565]

wow, impressive. The horse and rider seemed as one and moved with effortless precision. Beautful.

[@hossjulia]

FEI, you have definitely slid even furthur away from classic dressage. Go back and watch Klimke and Alreichs gold medal freestyle. THAT is dressage. This is a farce. If my heels had ever wound up where hers did, I'd have been whipped.

[@enejfuerst09]

Thank you! Exactly what I was thinking!

[@crimsonminerva]

Equine ballerina perfection. A beautiful performance from this team❤

[@CnBlu]

Tail swishing, nose behind the vertical, ears in a possible pain expression, rider's toes often pointing out and down to spur the horse. How is this a show of partnership or harmony?

[@dariadudorova346]

Thanks for the video of this great test. But it’s so hard to watch and get the clarity of elements due to operators work - the picture constantly changes, even in the middle of the pirouette, half-passes are hard to understand, because the operator decided the best view is from the side and not from the front. Thanks @fei for the video, would be cool if you could change an approach to picture translation

[@anonynoobyt3121]

Its quite pathetic what they class as “top tier” nowadays. Get rid of the double reins and give your horse more of its head back then maybe I’ll be impressed.

[@nuggets4055]

Double bits are required for grand prix dressage, we cant do anything. Most of the riders use only simple bit for training, but they have to wear double bit. And also it doesnt hurt horses if you use it by appointment

[@vibeskouenborg6842]

@@nuggets4055 some one try to change the rules at the moment. How do you think a weightbar in the mouth does not hurt?

[@anonynoobyt3121]

@@nuggets4055 not the point. You can’t assume what goes on behind closed doors. You can clearly see the head position of the horse is uncomfortable as well.

[@sms7782]

Finally the music can keep up with the quality of riding!

[@superdill6665]

I don't get it.

[@honeyrabbit088]

Früher dachte ich ...wow wie toll...dressurreiten is ja so wunderschön... Heute weiß ich leider wie viel tierleid und quälerei dahinter steckt😥

[@ЗинаидаФёдорова-х7и]

Много страданий и мучений у лошади бывает, когда она попадает в руки садиста, который рвёт ей рот мундштуком и раздирает шпорами бока. Если с лошадью работает умный, грамотный всадник, не форсируя, лошадь будет охотно выполнять элементы выездки. Постепенность, последовательность, постоянство. Сбережение лошади.

[@silkelange8707]

War schon mal lockerer. Der Schweif sagt alles. Hoffentlich überfordert sie Dalera nicht.........

[@carolzupkas6421]

The horse looked like her work was fun, like she was playing. What a joy to watch.

[@mariasutube100]

So very lovely. Grace personified ❤️ congratulations to you both!!!

[@bonblue4993]

Wow! That was pretty much perfect. Great piaffe and passage and right on with the music. Really beautiful!!

[@vibeskouenborg6842]

Forehanded piaf behind the vertical- is that perfect?

[@acka.]

Sooo far from a great piaffe, in fact it's not even close to being a correct piaffe

[@bonblue4993]

@@acka. I am not an expert on dressage. But I really enjoyed watching the horse and rider. Dressage is pretty darn amazing, so I am just really appreciative of the hard work of horse and rider to make this happen.

[@acka.]

@@bonblue4993 I understand and I can't blame you for liking it, the real problem is that these horses are being ridden in a way that is detrimental to them in the long run

[@Pari28]

I thought the music was a little too busy at times- kind of distracted from the horse I thought. But that’s just me. She is a mare with some really lovely movement!

[@christinenemoz7814]

Magnifique, quel plaisir de regarder cette présentation, bravo

[@janetbeebe6578]

What a beautiful and talented horse. So Elegant.

[@Roses6858]

I don't think that's a happy horss. Foaming at the bit, active tail and stiffish movements. I don't get the whole curled in head, not as bad as rollkurl but still forced in a way unless it's naturally held like a saddlebred

[@CnBlu]

Yes the horse is behind the vertical and the riders hands are holding him there. She is even pointing her toes down and out to reach him with the spurs. The horse looks stiff and unhappy, just like you said.

[@astridwindfuhrnz]

Investing, when I saw this I thought the same thing, swishing tail and chewing/foaming on the reign and stiffness of the horse overall

[@johdschedi7521]

Das ist Dalera,sie sieht zwar nicht glücklich aus aber sie geht auf die Koppel,ausreiten....

[@Mia05877]

A horse should foam at the bit not have extreme saliva down their neck that’s a sign the horse can’t swallow. This horse is definitely comfortable and allows the bit because when a horse foams it means they are worked in the mouth and are accepting contact. Very good signs from the foam this horse has.

[@cromana5574]

Look at the horse's tail...hates the routine, the boredom, spurs jabbing. Hard work...why do people like this torture of horses?

[@cromana5574]

They can just watch a machine instead. A robot horse.

[@odafjm5]

This is so incredible and beautiful it made me cry! How in the world do you train a horse to do that?!!

[@colleenlouise4521]

love, perserverence, hours and hours of dedicated training, the right nutrition, allowing the horse days away so they don't get stale, more love

[@norbertfischer3563]

Diese Tierquälerei muss verboten werden. Nur unkundige oder emotional unterbelichtete Menschen finden diese Reterei gut.

[@vibeskouenborg6842]

The hind legs are out of use, the tail indicate something is wrong. The tilted head in the turnings incate too, that the spine/neck something does not work. And BTV all way round. 10 for a forehanded piaf BTV..... judges wake UP.

[@rachelchapman6807]

Totally agree

[@ThePupowar]

Vorrei vedere un tuo cavallo

[@elmariebernhardt3831]

Just jealous 😂

[@ThePupowar]

@Belinda Barham people are known to give good advice when they can no longer set a bad example

[@vibeskouenborg6842]

@Belinda Barham you don't know so much about horses. You think the are happy like a dog when the tail is wrigling?

[@meganparisrose7311]

Reins are looser then most of the awful riders I see come on here at least... god the stuff you lot have been letting them get away with

[@ЛарисаКиселева-е9щ]

Тра-та-та-та,та та та!Тра татушки-тра та та!Тыгдык,тыгдык,тыгдык та та! Тра та,тра та! 10 10 10 10 10 10........ 😘🥰😍🤩🤩🤩

[@jenmitz46]

Such beautiful movement, it's clear both horse and rider have been preparing for this moment and are working so hard. Everything looks practically effortless! Such an AMAZING job!!😍

[@sarahwagland1559]

Most commentators on this should have gone to spec savers.

[@Quincy_V.T]

This is a very good rider because you can see it’s not trained under force or with rollkur. But the rider does mover her chest in and out to much but other than that it’s really good

[@ritathomson9764]

Beautiful , graceful and Poetry in motion

[@sarahwagland1559]

We live in an age where few of us can recognise abuse.

[@catherineconrad4493]

These dressage horses are amazing to watch, and have years of intense training and are fine tuned, like a Rolex watch, but, i often wonder How gruelling this is on there bodies and minds, and if sometimes i think, it's all for the happiness of the rider and crowds, and the happiness of the horse is not involved, it's kinda like how a circus pony is treated 🎠

[@livesoutdoors1708]

You obviously have not been around quality riders and horses. To those of us that have it is obvious that this is content and happy horse. It IS grueling, but like any athlete, some are made for the sport and some are not. This pair are having a fantastic time together.

[@kathrinh.213]

You can actually see how Dalera is trained and treated throughout the social media platforms. I believe you won't find a better home for a horse competing in such high levels. She has green fields, is outside a lot and gets ridden outside the barn. In terms of care, level of treatments, hygiene, quality of food and bedding, training and love it cannot get any better. 👌

[@cromana5574]

EXACTLY.

[@vibeskouenborg6842]

​@@livesoutdoors1708it is also said in an other way: some horses are easyer than others to force to obey

[@vibeskouenborg6842]

@@kathrinh.213 and then it is okay to hyperflex and stress the horse with mouth pain ?

[@laurelcook9078]

That horse moves great, she's just really dipping BTV.

[@westangayidols]

They make it look so easy... Beautiful partnership

[@biancadupont2931]

behind the music a bit and the horse looks a wee bit off

[@norikerfreundin]

Tolles Pferd, tolle Reiterin, keine Frage. ABER wie viele Pferde werden dafür gezüchtet, beginnen mit der Ausbildung als Sportpferd, eigen sich nicht und landen bei mit solchen Krachern völlig überforderten Freizeitreitern? Ich finde diese Pferdezuchtindustrie, die der Pferdesportindustrie zuarbeitet wirklich nicht gut

[@sofijazogovic3593]

Music, riding, easiness 🤩🤩🤩👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@theagelessequestrian]

So beautiful!!!! Dalera is amazing and hasn’t missed a beat. Love you both!! ❤❤❤❤

[@swhiting100]

What we put animals through is both pathetic and sad. Also humiliating.

[@gragracias]

..das keiner mehr bewusst hinterfragt was er tut und wofür.

[@nala8223]

Poor horse, it's just ridiculous that this is something people aspire to do and to be

[@ruby_tuesday_dressage]

Oh just stop. I agree Olympic dressage isn’t what it used to be but honestly this horse looks and is ridden way better than most

[@Surfing1709]

No this music is bad! I do not like it at all!!! SHE NEEDS A BEETER MUSIC! ANKY van Grünsven could help her

[@biddiemutter3481]

That was super. The music was a perfect choice. Very enjoyable. I wonder whether anyone would use rubber or leather bits in competition,?

[@fedensie63]

Ein traumhaftes Paar, harmonisch, leicht und elegant zu wunderschöner Musik💖

[@Olga123.]

Джессика фон Бредоу-Верндль выступила великолепно. Спасибо за возможность это увидеть.

[@maggpie5552]

Just such a beautiful ride. Congratulations!

[@vvolshebnicamamadfg1789]

Это великолепная лошадь и всадник.

[@LangBrigit]

Es besteht Hoffnung. Rollkuhr gewinnen gegen Liebevolle Zusammenarbeit

[@trumpethillsporthorses]

The effortless transitions, mein Gott! Classical German dressage is and always will be the best.

[@ЛюдмилаПетрова-м6е]

Красотки!

[@maffell6427]

So beautiful, how relaxed Dalera is after the program 😍

[@nala8223]

Seems more relieved that it is over than relaxed

[@lorettanericcio-bohlman567]

@@nala8223 I’m relieved I don’t know you

[@ce4830]

So bad. Shame on "this girl". She better set the horse free and 'dance' by her own at the place. This 'sport' has to end now.

[@NightshadeGoddess]

Glad she's finally allowed to compete again after she was forced to stay in parental leave

[@jeanheitschmidt8799]

Beautiful and the best hindleg extensions (even the hooves). Such a difference in the total gracefulness and balance. I would love to watch their training. Congratulations!

[@justseekingtruth3998]

Though I know nothing of dressage really, I can see the beauty of this horses movements. And just the beauty of the horse alone, I live y'all black horses and that tail is just gorgeous.

[@westangayidols]

The transition from extended walk to canter halfpass in one second? Amazing!

[@Kat-mu8wq]

Horses can do that without training. Mine is only just backed and can do walk to canter, of course we aren't at the stage of half passes but the start of the half pass is where canter is picked up. They will have practiced this routine many times so the horse knows exactly the cue.

[@westangayidols]

@@Kat-mu8wq i know they practiced it, thats the point. It was perfect and only highly trained horse could perform it. I don't understand your comment

[@lorettanericcio-bohlman567]

@@westangayidols some people just have to be cantankerous

[@annip5573]

poor horse. stop this!

[@Horseless_equestrian]

OMG 😱 amazing performance 🤩

[@hersheyairbar]

Absolutely graceful and flowing!

[@j.m.8545]

Hard to get past that awful music.

[@badjimmy2561]

The only thing I know about dressage is that I like it. That seemed brilliant!♥️

[@Kat-mu8wq]

If its done properly its beautiful

[@lindahughes4018]

Poor horse . This is not natural behaviour for such a beautiful animal . I bet his flanks hurt after all that continuous prodding . 😢

[@suzanneborder4792]

Who has Paris on her mind? This Girl! Fabulous ride!

[@womanofsubstance8735]

This is nicely done, but I have yet to see any horse perform to the standard set by Blu Hors Matine several years ago (2006). Amazing! RIP, Matine.

[@AshleyLebedev]

Blu Hors Matine was trained likely under Rollkur, which many consider extreme abuse. This horse was not. This horse is happier.

[@ediebritt111]

Who is this magnificent horse!!??

[@yelenasedyh8624]

Офигительно

[@ingeborgwill1095]

Beautiful, Congratulation for this great Competition ❤️ We see us in Stuttgart😁 next Station. I'll be so happy that I have Cards for the next German Masters👍 2022 We have the best Dressage Queen ever, the next Generation Level💌

[@SunburstConsultation]

Amazingly beautiful!

[@kathleen7825]

EXTREME PERFECTION !!!! 👍❤️

[@VeronicaEquestrienne]

This pair

[@nezaspruk114]

Pure perfection ❤

[@sherryjohnson7313]

Look what I can do

[@jamesingram465]

Girl pretty also

[@julietkwon5735]

Adorable performance !!!

[@elizabethlisak2598]

Wow Smart horse

[@wendylamastra5888]

Boo .beautiful

[@i.s.4572]

Could someone please tell me the title of the entrance song. Thanks.

[@nala8223]

I hear la vie en rose, but I'm not sure if it's the original since I only know cover of the song

[@gabriellanataloni6531]

Beautiful ❤️

[@lindahughes4018]

Poor horse . This is not natural behaviour for such a magnificent animal. They suffer later in life 😢