Hi this is Will Faerber from Art2Ride and today I wanted to give you an update on Contigo who we have featured in previous videos such as the Piaffe. Contigo is 21 years old now and we started rehabbing him at 16. About 6 months ago, Contigo was in his stall almost paralyzed and couldn’t lift his head off the ground. Kristen has done an amazing job rehabbing him!

Contigo had an old break in his neck where he had previously been draw-reined to death, which was treated by a veterinarian and a chiropractor. But look at this horse now. He had never been ridden much until he was 16 years old because he was always unsound in his feet. Now he is 21 years old and is doing absolutely beautifully! We are sure he has many many years ahead of him of fantastic work.

I also wanted to mention how trim our rider is today! I think we need to look at riders and horses when we view these videos and how important it is to be fit and how much easier it is to do the work. If you expect to be a dressage rider than you need to get fit. Kristen has really gotten herself fit and it has made a huge difference in her riding. She looks absolutely beautiful and her legs have extended down the side of the horse.

Once again, this is Will Faerber from Art2Ride with Kristen and Contigo. After his injury that we thought would put him out of riding for life, he has come back more beautiful than ever!

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