I am so, so surprised this hasn't been mentioned yet! Get your reading glasses and some snacks.
http://www.chronofhorse.com/forum/showthread.php?424362-Nick-Peronace-Dressage

Here's the major video. Can't figure out how to embed from Photobucket. Get the eye bleach out.

I know there's a lot of Saddlebred lovers on here as well as some people that may still need some convincing. After spending last summer grooming some for an accomplished AA rider, I can truly say there ARE good Saddlebred people out there who ride sound, happy horses. I hope this video helps prove that.

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You can find a multitude of videos and pictures with plenty more asshatery in the original add:
http://lexington.craigslist.org/grd/3886836735.html

I really hope they can go to a good home.

My only warning is that it is long (19 mins!) and I got drawn in and lost track of time, so if you don't have about 20 mins to sit mesmerized, come back to it when you do! =) Be sure to check the quality before you start, if you want the best view it can be in HD!

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This just screams "bad idea" to me, especially with a young rider who doesn't seem 100% comfortable with the situation.]

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I don't jump, but I saw this and it made me smile! I think it counts as good_riding, what say you guys? =)

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... that a two point position is necessary and so is relaxing your arms? Worst case of zombie arms I've seen in awhile. And the best part is, on a video from a year ago she goes on and on saying how she's improved since. Her arms and lack of two-point are exactly the same.

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This is a sale video. I watched the first part and thought, 'meh, it's very sloppy looking and she doesn't present the horse well'... and then she started jumping. Skip to about 2:16 to see it. And this is supposed to make me want to rush out and buy him? (although I admit he is cute)

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XC schooling can be really scary to watch...
 

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