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Dressage was originally used as a way to train military horses all over Europe. The art of refining it originated at the Spanish Riding School all then spread all over Europe. Although it did get it's name from France, the top dressage riders of the world are normally from Holland and Germany, and now the U.S. thanks to Steffen Peters and Ravel at Rolex 2009 in Las Vegas!
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Is dressage timed?
No dressage is not timed
What is the ground cover on a dressage arena?
most arenas have sand for the bass but in dressage such as a gymkhana for pony club it can be just grass.
Can you use ankle boots on a dressage horse?
you cannot use any kind of boots on your horse while showing in dressage.
What horse is not good for dressage?
Horses most commonly used in dressage competitions are light breeds, such as the Thoroughbred or any of the variety of warmbloods (Hanoverian, Irish Sport Horse, Oldenburg, etc.) More heavy-set horses are used less frequently for dressage. It is rare to see a draft horse (Clydesdale, Percheron, Shire, etc) competing in dressage, although every horse can learn the basics behind dressage.
What is the centerline in dressage sport?
In dressage, a precisely measured arena is used, and it is labeled at various points with letters to help the rider and the judge be more precise in what they are doing. If you drew a line down the center of a dressage arena - the long way - that is the centerline.
What language did dressage originate from?
French. It means 'training'.
Is dressage timed?
No dressage is not timed
Are piaffes part of dressage?
it is a dressage move
What has the author Jane Kidd written?
Jane Kidd has written: 'A festival of dressage' -- subject(s): Dressage 'Practical dressage' -- subject(s): Dressage
What is a horses 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 :)
Does Classical Dressage have an age limit if you are going to start it as a career?
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.
What horses are used for dressage?
FrisiansThoroughbredsAny horse can be used for Dressage.
How many levels of dressage are there?
Their are 18 competitive levels in dressage
Where can you watch dressage?
Either youtube or at your local dressage stable
What gait is NOT performed in Dressage?
gallop is not performed in dressage tests.
What has the author Kathy Connelly written?
Kathy Connelly has written: 'Dressage insights' -- subject(s): Interviews, Dressage, Dressage riders
What is the duration of Dressage To Win?
The duration of Dressage To Win is 2520.0 seconds.
