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I don't think there are any restrictions on the type of saddle you use. Bits are a different matter. Make sure the bit your using is allowed. Although a dressage saddle will help put you in the correct position, if you don't have one don't let it stand in your way. Keep riding and practicing. Later on as you move up in competition, there will be time to think about changing saddles. Have fun.
All the races use dressage.
There are no "dressage horses" but some breeds are used for dressage more than others,, e.g. you would probably use a warmblood rather than a cob. But basically, a dressage horse is a horse that does dressage :)
you cannot use any kind of boots on your horse while showing in dressage.
a dressage bride is a double bride, and of course you could use it for jumping, but it is not recommended. ---- If you use it in competition, you will get demerits for it.
Ireland does not have postcodes. The postal address would be almost exactly as you wrote it, just with the addition of another Waterford, as Larchville is in the city of Waterford, which is in the county of Waterford: 127 Larchville Waterford County Waterford Ireland If you are filling in an internet form that is looking for a postcode, use IE.
Yes, it is legal to use a grackle noseband (also known as a figure eight) in dressage. However, it is more common to see flash nosebands.
A dressage bridle is any bridle used during dressage, it's not actually a type of bridle.Most bridles used in dressage are black snaffle bridles with or without a flash attachment. Double bridles which use two bits (A bradoon (or bridoon) snaffle bit and a curb bit, typically a Weymouth are used.) and two reins are employed for a more finished response.Either of these types can employ a flash attachment which is a strap of leather that attaches to the noseband on the top, encircles the mouth and is buckled close under the chin to prevent the horse from evading the bit. If adjusted properly it does not harm the horse, but in the wrong hand a flash attachment can be tightened too much and cause discomfort.
Irish addresses don't have postal codes. For purchasing on the internet use IE. For sending letters, once you have the main part of the address, with the name of the person, street and Waterford, finish the address as: County Waterford Ireland.
It depends on the horse, his level of training and the kind of work he will do. If dressage is his sport, and depending on what level he is riding at, he will probably use a double bridle. A double bridle actually has 2 bits and 2 sets of reins. This bit is for advanced horse and rider and needs a lot of skill to use it correctly. The Royal Lipizzan Stallions used these bridles.
The current use of the word "dressage" is, in England, of comparatively recent date. The word has been taken over verbally from the French, as a term connected with horsemanship. The fact that there just is no exact equivalent whereby to translate "dressage" into English probably goes a long way to explain the misunderstanding, and sometimes event the touch of mystery, whereto the use of this word has given rise. I believe the word dressage is the french word for training. I could be wrong.
You use your calves, thighs, and muscles in your core and stomach. Sometimes, you work your biceps and shoulders.