Blog Entry~ Picture Perfect: Movement ~Mar 6, '08 9:57 AM
for everyone

I really don't have the 'right' picture for PPF but I did find these pictures to fit what our host had picked for this week's theme. These were taken by my husband's family with a regular camera I think and I scanned it awhile ago & do some touch ups using Photoshop since some of the pictures are over 20 years old and some are in poor condition. I hope that I'm not breaking the rules too much (I do apologize Heather!)

My husband has always been interested in horses. He got his first pony when he’s 9 years old. He loves everything about them…even the smell of them. To pursue his passion, he enrolled in Meredith Manor School of Horsemanship in Parkersburg, West Virginia. It was there that he learned dressage, a style of riding that teaches riders the art of guiding horses through difficult exhibition movements with barely visible commands, such as pressure with the knees. From there, The Royal Lipizzan Stallions Show was his ‘life’ for a couple of years. For more pictures you can see it in my photo album here.

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(For better viewing, please click on the pictures)

and I just had to add this one last picture taken by a professional photographer (my husband can't remember exactly the name)

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I found the "MOVEMENTS" of these horses to be amazing, I never thought these big animals could move in such harmony & elegance.


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photo99 wrote on Mar 6
Keren banget olahan potonya say ! luv the moment ....

here is mine http://photo99.multiply.com/journal/item/7/Picture_Perfect_MOVEMENT_?replies_read=37
wirasaputra wrote on Mar 6
zorra5 wrote on Mar 6
Gorgeous animals! Truly amazing what they can do! Nice photo.

http://zorra5.multiply.com/journal/item/90/Picture_Perfect_-_Movement
aimee80 wrote on Mar 6
bagus yen foto2nya...touch up ps nya keren...jago nih mamah alex
gkluit wrote on Mar 6
Yes, horses can have real elegance, I see sometimes on tv. You have beautiful photos Maureen!
jayaramanms wrote on Mar 6
Thank you my friend for posting lovely photos. Please visit my Picture Perfect entry for this week on theme Movement at>>>
http://jayaramanms.multiply.com/journal/item/81 and comment. Thanks.
mpsmith1 wrote on Mar 6
What wonderful photos! I think they certainly qualify as "Movement". Like your husband, I fell in love with horses at an early age. I've never been very good at riding because I've only done it a few times in my life. I too love the smell of them and wish I'd been brave enough to keep on riding. Dressage is so beautiful to watch - man and horse as one - just incredible! Makes me want to take up riding! Thanks for the wonderful photos!!!
mindyjordan wrote on Mar 6
bagus dweh warnanya Yen.. so nicely done! bravo!
riihele wrote on Mar 6
Hei Maureen

The last photo is particularly fantastic!
Great take. Keep so well and safe. Rii :)

Mine's up @ this addy:
http://riihele.multiply.com/journal/item/638/PICTURE_PERFECT_MOVEMENT
photographyku wrote on Mar 6
chrisakasweets wrote on Mar 6
what a beautiful horse!. mine is up
tabbynera wrote on Mar 6
They are special movements that the horses have to be trained to do

Nice photos
http://tabbynera.multiply.com/journal/item/512/Picture_Perfect_Movement
windin wrote on Mar 6
Fabulous! I love horses so much..and dressage is just amazing! One of my favorite horse 'sports' to watch, because of the bond between man and horse...it's incredible. I was lucky enough to see the The Royal Lipizzan Stallions Show years ago...it was incredible!

thanks for stopping by my page!
angeloo00oo wrote on Mar 6
My father went to see the white horses in Vienna, he said they were amazing.
You cant beat a horse for its gracefulness of movement in dressage.
Thank you for visiting my photo.
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dianutami wrote on Mar 6
I love horses......it's another dream of mine that hasn't come true yet.....I love your pictures, thanks for your comment...
shankarg wrote on Mar 6
smaragd wrote on Mar 6
You captured very well of the movements.. nicely done
naarta wrote on Mar 6
Wonderful pictures of some of Gods most magnificent creatures.
http://naarta.multiply.com/journal/item/220/PICTURE_PERFECT_MOVEMENT
atsubway6 wrote on Mar 6
beautiful shots!
danceinsilence wrote on Mar 6
Horses are graceful, elegant animals with that extra flair of movement ... great idea for this weeks theme. I have several horse photos myself.

... and would you believe me if i said i wrote the poem right after I posted the photo? Well, I did and thank you for your nice words 8=)

http://danceinsilence.multiply.com/journal/item/159/Picture_Perfect_Fridays_Theme_Movement
mel49ers wrote on Mar 6
think the horse pictures are absolutely fab.
onlymissy wrote on Mar 6
Nice pictures of movement... Loved them. Thanks for sharing these and visiting mine, Maureen. Have a great weekend up there!
iniaku wrote on Mar 6
i think it's oke to retouch the photo as long as you mention it :)
nice picture and great job on the retouch
lilwolfsis wrote on Mar 6
I have seen the Lipizzan Stallions.. they are beautiful! thankyou for sharing!
mindsnomad wrote on Mar 6
Love watching horses... these are beautiful shots.. thank you for sharing :)
zbethz wrote on Mar 6
nice pic sis..i love the second one, the lighting is just perfect! :))
freedomwriting wrote on Mar 6
Great movement.
lintang71 wrote on Mar 6
ahh great pictures... love them all..
thanks for visiting mine..
aprillinda wrote on Mar 6
fotonya bagus sekali maureen. aku paling suka yg terakhir, bw very classic
thanks dah mapir and comment
http://aprillinda.multiply.com/journal/item/18/Picture_Perfect_MoveMent
lindylooh wrote on Mar 6
I really like these pictures. There's a place at the beach called Mid Evil Times. Hopefully, my cousin and I will be going there the end of this month. I love this time era.

http://lindylooh.multiply.com/journal/item/606/Picture_PerfectMovement
lorasprouls wrote on Mar 6
We rode horses growing up, they are such graceful animals! Wonderful picture.
mimisplace wrote on Mar 6
I cheated a lil myself ... *giggles* ... but I'm a newbie so its all good hehehe! Great movement shot actually ... I never thought Horses could bend like that .. very cool!

http://mimisplace.multiply.com/journal/item/194/Picture_Perfect_Friday...._Movement
patteacakes wrote on Mar 6
I enjoy watching The Royal Lipizzan Stallions. they give me chills! So did your pictures!!!
debbep1 wrote on Mar 6
Ohhhhhhhhhh WOW!!! I love these pictures....I think horses are amazing anyway...I think I get my love for them from my dad...What a great thing for your husband...very cool!
amaranna wrote on Mar 6
tallyknight wrote on Mar 6
I love these. I'm really fond of horses, they have so much intelligence and grace. Beautiful :)

http://tallyknight.multiply.com/journal/item/43/Picture_Perfect_-_Movement
jgaryhillstudio wrote on Mar 6
well done im an old equestrian the horse looks to be a young Belgium and love the sur coat and coif that the rider was wearing very period looking.I would call this shot "movement at rest" because i know the capability of these animal.nice one this week jgh

ty for riding your horse over to visit my pelican lol


http://jgaryhillstudio.multiply.com/journal/item/72/Picture_Perfect_Movement_Theme
http://fotofriday.multiply.com/journal/item/55/Picture_Perfect_theme_this_week_is_Movement_
wyldstorm wrote on Mar 6
Those photos are beautiful and that horse is absolutely gorgeous!
bearway wrote on Mar 6
I want to see these horses some time ... they are gorgeous
http://bearway.multiply.com/journal/item/44/PPF_-_Movement?replies_read=9
needledreams2 wrote on Mar 6
Horses can be so elegant when they move. We have a sport in PR called "Paso Fino" and it's similar to what you describe. I'm afraid of horses or pretty much anything big, but I like to watch them from afar. Thanks for sharing!

http://needledreams2.multiply.com/journal/item/660/Picture_Perfect_-_Movement
jadedjim wrote on Mar 6
Good pictures.
annie49720 wrote on Mar 6
nice!
themckinneys wrote on Mar 6
Fabulous Reen, especially the last one.
dews24u wrote on Mar 6
These are beautiful. Horses performing tricks are part of my husband's job also.
tribunj wrote on Mar 6
really creative to think of horse movements
I like it very much and thanks for dropping by
http://tribunj.multiply.com/journal/item/16/Movement
nessabates wrote on Mar 6
beautiful photos!
rmtmka wrote on Mar 6
Horses are such radiant creatures, you can't help but to love them! Great pictures!

http://rmtmka.multiply.com/journal/item/49/PP_Movement
dannidoodles wrote on Mar 6
ladyexpat wrote on Mar 6
Wonderful!

Mine is up if you have a moment.
nomadtraveller wrote on Mar 6
Beautiful pics, Maureen!
tallulahledeux wrote on Mar 6
You know, I think I like your two photos better than the one by the "professional" photographer. Especially the second one.
viviennek wrote on Mar 6
i used to watch a lot of dressage at 3 day event meetings, it is very impressive stuff when done well, these are great photos, i never would've guessed their age
http://viviennek.multiply.com/journal/item/80?mark_read=viviennek:journal:80&replies_read=41&goto=41#reply41
fotofriday wrote on Mar 6
Ohhh arent horses the most graceful creatures..ever!? Wonderful capture...

http://fotofriday.multiply.com/journal/item/55?mark_read=fotofriday:journal:55&replies_read=145
sassyarielle wrote on Mar 6
they are so graceful!!! great shots!
vrilia wrote on Mar 6
Nice capture maureen... pretty horses...
thx ya dah mampir
lindao6 wrote on Mar 6
I did click and they are wonderful! I can see why your husband has such a great love for theses animals ~ they truly amazing!!!!
Hope you and your family have a great weekend, Maureen!
ruggedman wrote on Mar 6
The gaited horses,jumpers etc can look like they are one with the rider...

yep...the dogs were just playing,as they do daily.,,
ginsing7 wrote on Mar 6
I love horses too..people who can do dressage always impress me..they have such control of the horse..and perfect communiction. Check this out..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKQgTiqhPbw
It's like the horse is dancing..if you haven't seen it you will love it. :)
indahgumert wrote on Mar 6
cool
oldav8rswife wrote on Mar 6
Oh my what beauty, grace and power. Thanks for posting them.
kyllian wrote on Mar 6
Good shots !
Thanks for visiting mine.

rruzie wrote on Mar 6
That is awesome!! He must have had a wonderful time! Can't blame your hubby, horses are so amazing! We're always fascinated by horse shows!

Glad you came by & thanks for your lovely comment and wishes!
Hope you enjoy a wonderful day!
http://rruzie.multiply.com/journal/item/95/Picture_Perfect_MOVEMENT
dolfinclctr wrote on Mar 6
My mother was quite a fan of the Royal Lippizzan Stallions....since the first time that she saw one of their performances. I would call them quite majestic!!! Thanks for sharing these.
And thanks for visiting my entry and for your very nice comments....
artemisshock wrote on Mar 6
Oh these are gorgeous! I love dressage!! Your husband is so lucky to be able to do it! :) Thanks for visiting mine too.
busterp wrote on Mar 6
maija2 wrote on Mar 6
Very nice!

Thanks for the comment!
dianadji wrote on Mar 6
Gorgeous pictures, mbak. Keren deh! Oke banget ya bisa belajar hal yg lain dr yg lain. Ngomong2 putranya gimana? Sehat?
fuzzysworld wrote on Mar 6
You are right about the movements of horses. They are graceful and beautiful. I really enjoyed seeing these. Thanks for visiting mine.
genie688 wrote on Mar 7, edited on Mar 7
kereeeeeeeeeenn ... tajem banget gambarnya ... :)
Makasih ya udah mampir ... salam hangat dari singapore

http://genie688.multiply.com/journal/item/38/Picture_Perfect_Movement?replies_read=39
redhotbrat wrote on Mar 7
Beautiful pictures of such beautiful animals. Great shots!

Here's mine if you want to take a peek ...... http://redhotbrat.multiply.com/journal/item/44/Picture_Perfect_-_ThemeMovement_Pic_of_the_day_March_6_2008

monaswe2007 wrote on Mar 7
Those photos are beautiful! =o) Thank you for coming by my page!
ronny2yola wrote on Mar 7
nice shot, and top sport too..
thx for comment ;)
kuchnakaho wrote on Mar 7
its nice picture
thanks for stopping by

http://kuchnakaho.multiply.com/journal/item/79
antyharton wrote on Mar 7
Those show horses are so graceful. I think there are still lots of that kind of show in Spain. Never really seen one myself though.
gilesy01 wrote on Mar 7
The patience it takes to train an animal never fails to amaze me.
tonyasplace wrote on Mar 7
Nice pictures! Thanks for stopping by and visiting mine.
http://tonyasplace.multiply.com/journal/item/399/Picture_Perfect_Movement
awakingthelion wrote on Mar 7
Horses do move elegantly and powerfully... they are amazing animals! Excellent choice.
rachel70 wrote on Mar 7
Lovely picture - thank you for sharing - horses are just so powerful and beautiful to watch!
bikergirl279 wrote on Mar 7
Oh, I think you did a GREAT entry Here's mine. I'm finally up and ready. Feel free to come by and take a look and have a wonderful weekend!!! http://bikergirl279.multiply.com/journal/item/344/Picture_Perfect_Friday_Movement
ninakobie wrote on Mar 7
Great photos. I never tire of seeing horses in movement. They are so graceful and majestic.

http://ninakobie.multiply.com/journal/item/361/Picture_Perfect_-_Movement
gaganawati wrote on Mar 7
Maureeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeen fotonya cute ahhhhh ... thanks for sharing ... mine is up dear.http://gaganawati.multiply.com/journal/item/16
dragonlette wrote on Mar 7
Awww beautiful. I disagree, these are the perfect photos depicting movement, nothing is as graceful as a dressage horse. Really lovely. Thanks for sharing. Thanks for the visit.
catwhisperer wrote on Mar 7
What a beautiful horse. Nicely done, for sure. Thanks for coming by to see mine too!
mamoonelsiddik wrote on Mar 7
Beautiful Arabian horse.
carolenablue wrote on Mar 7
Oh, I would have loved to have seen that show! Nice photos!

http://carolenablue.multiply.com/journal/item/49/MOVEMENT
isostar wrote on Mar 7
Wow! They're very nice shot!. Nice tone and lighting.
Thanks for visited mine http://isostar.multiply.com/journal/item/6?mark_read=isostar:journal:6&replies_read=18&goto=18#reply18
myleftoverturkey wrote on Mar 7
I love the pictures, thank you for sharing
lilangelwolf wrote on Mar 8
wow, what a neat take to this weeks theme.. I will have to send my friend over to see the pictures. I am sure she will love them.. Beautiful horses... Mine is finally up, so if and when you get a chance, feel free to stop on over, Have a great weekend, lilangelwolf
http://lilangelwolf.multiply.com/journal/item/206/Picture_Perfect-_Movement
sue980 wrote on Mar 8
Beautiful pictures,i still go riding and dressage is the hardest disipline.
scatterlings wrote on Mar 8
The fluid grace and movement of horses is beautiful! Thanks for stopping by and visiting my take on movement this week! :-)
pinepodfarm wrote on Mar 8
Neat pictures!
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buch68 wrote on Mar 8
these are incredible shots... i've always been amazed by these horses as well!
thymekeeper wrote on Mar 8
Wonderful photos for "movement". I have always loved horses, don't know a lot about them but love to ride.
Thanks for the comment on mine =)
morysa wrote on Mar 8
Wow! Wonderful Pictures.. I went to see the Royal Lipizzan Show a few years ago.. it was awesome

Thanks for stopping by and the comment
sweets4you wrote on Mar 8
Thanks for stopping by. I think your pics are great. I'm trying to visit here as my 7 mos old grandson helps...lol.
serenole wrote on Mar 8
Nice! you're so right about the movements of horses... such grace and elegance! I've had horses most of my life and when you're so close to them, working with them, being one with them and their movements when riding is amazing!

thanks for stopping in to mine...
http://serenole.multiply.com/journal/item/66/Picture_Perfect_Movement_
secclux wrote on Mar 8
I like them! Very pretty!!!