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The dressage world is facing growing criticism from inside its own community. In this video, we break down the controversial Chronicle of the Horse article “10 Things I Hate About the Dressage World” and explore why so many riders are questioning the future of modern dressage.From elitism and toxic competition culture to horse welfare concerns, judging controversies, expensive warmblood breeding, and the pressure created by social media, this video dives deep into the biggest problems riders believe are hurting dressage today.Has modern dressage become too focused on money, image, and spectacle? Are horse welfare concerns changing public perception of the sport forever? And can dressage reconnect with the classical principles of harmony, softness, and partnership that originally made people fall in love with it?Whether you are an FEI dressage fan, amateur rider, horse welfare advocate, or lifelong equestrian, this documentary-style discussion explores the growing debate surrounding the future of dressage.🐴 Topics Covered In This Video:• The Chronicle of the Horse dressage article• Toxicity in the dressage world• Elitism and exclusivity in equestrian sport• Dressage horse welfare concerns• Rollkur and hyperflexion controversy• FEI dressage criticism• Expensive dressage horse breeding• Dressage judging politics• Burnout among riders• The future of modern dressage⏱️ Chapters:



