Anna Junkman and Cancun

Anna Junkmann of Germany rides horse Cancun during the Eventing Dressage phase at Sha Tin Venue for the Good Luck Beijing. Cancun is demonstrating a collected canter. You can draw a vertical line perpendicular to the ground along the front of his face. He looks relaxed and in control. Junkman is wearing the proper formal attire for a dressage rider. Notice how the saddle flap is cut straight down to accommodate the proper leg position for dressage. This type of saddle would be unsuitable for jumping as jump riders shorten their stirrup lengths bringing their knees more forward. Cancun is being ridden in a snaffle bit with a flash nose band to prevent him from evading the bit by opening his mouth wide.