Dressage began in Europe as a way to train Military Horses.
Not really but you should stick to a training program as closely as possible. A rider can compete as long as they are able to ride. A horse should be brought along slowly to avoid problems later on. Classical dressage is more taxing on the horse and full training should not begin until the horse is 5 years old or older. 'Basic' Dressage can begin at age 3 years and progress from there until the horse is ready to retire.
No dressage is not timed
it is a dressage move
Jane Kidd has written: 'A festival of dressage' -- subject(s): Dressage 'Practical dressage' -- subject(s): 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 :)
No, Classical Dressage and Dressage does not have an age limit. I've heard of one Olympic Dressage rider who still performs in his 80s! So you can have Classical Dressage or Dressage as a career as long as you are healthy and physically fit.
FrisiansThoroughbredsAny horse can be used for Dressage.
Their are 18 competitive levels in dressage
Either youtube or at your local dressage stable
gallop is not performed in dressage tests.
Kathy Connelly has written: 'Dressage insights' -- subject(s): Interviews, Dressage, Dressage riders