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Dressage (a French term meaning "training") is a path and destination of competitive horse training, with competitions held at all levels from amateur to Olympic. Its fundamental purpose is to develop, through standardized progressive training methods, a horse's natural athletic ability and willingness to perform, thereby maximizing its potential as a riding horse. At the peak of a dressage horse's gymnastic development, it can smoothly respond to a skilled rider's minimal aids by performing the requested movement while remaining relaxed and appearing effortless. For this reason, dressage is occasionally referred to as "Horse Ballet." Although the discipline has its roots in classical Greek horsemanship, dressage was first recognized as an important equestrian pursuit during the Renaissance in Western Europe. The great European riding masters of that period developed a sequential training system that has changed little since then and is still considered the basis of modern dressage.
Early European aristocrats displayed their horses' training in equestrian pageants, but in modern dressage competition, successful training at the various levels is demonstrated through the performance of "tests," or prescribed series of movements within a standard arena. Judges evaluate each movement on the basis of an objective standard appropriate to the level of the test and assign each movement a score from zero to ten - zero being "not executed" and 10 being "excellent." A score of 9 (or "very good") is considered a particularly high mark.
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Here is a toast to wonderful Dressage mare,Fride' owned by Jeffie Pike who coliced & died last Tues. There is a new bright star in the skies
BMWMediaMaven (Karyn Cowdrey) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 04:40:40 -0000
Here is a toast to wonderful Dressage mare,Fride' owned by Jeffie Pike who coliced & died last Tues. There is a new bright star in the skies
Wellington, FL (December 30, 2009) â International dressage rider Marco Bernal is the new Café de Colombia image... http://bit.ly/60kWT9
misstessv (Tess @ HorseSouth ) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 02:31:26 -0000
Wellington, FL (December 30, 2009) – International dressage rider Marco Bernal is the new Café de Colombia image... http://bit.ly/60kWT9
awesome night with the dressage star. she was on fire tonight!
dressagexdiva (sarah shepherd) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:50:15 -0000
awesome night with the dressage star. she was on fire tonight!
@natgreyangel Nah more into dressage but I can have one of each seriously!
MagentaValkyrie (Gernie-Louise Louw) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:38:39 -0000
@natgreyangel Nah more into dressage but I can have one of each seriously!
RT @behindthebit: New Behind the Bit p Draft horses in dressage!: I'm always interested in non-traditional horses in dressage, and kn... ...
Teddydressage (Elizabeth Zima) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:35:37 -0000
RT @behindthebit: New Behind the Bit p Draft horses in dressage!: I'm always interested in non-traditional horses in dressage, and kn... ...
All dressage horses are good at something, w/video of Stephan Peters clinic. http://bit.ly/6ldjjs
ticklemecato (ticklemecato) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:35:00 -0000
All dressage horses are good at something, w/video of Stephan Peters clinic. http://bit.ly/6ldjjs
Assouline-Dressage - Training for horse and rider up to Olympic level. Horses for sale. Riding at competitions on behalf of owners and sponsors.
British Dressage - Governing Body for Dressage in Great Britain.
British Dressage National Championships - Timetables, entries, tickets and results.
British Dressage Schedules and Results - Constantly updated schedules and results for affiliated competition.
Meta Description: [ The online British Dressage schedules and results database allows you to search for Dressage competitions/results by date, show, level or free text. The site also provides maps to each venue. ]
Classic Dressage International - Dressage livery/training yard in the chilterns. Super facilities and friendly atmosphere. resident trainer is Rebecca Patmore. Tack shop available.
Meta Description: [ Classical Dressage Training Yard based in the UK and Online Tack Shop specialising in quality English and European Clothing and Equipment ]
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Classical Dressage with Sylvia Loch - The trainer and authoress describes her methods and promotes her courses, books and videos with articles and diary dates.
Ingestre Stables - All aspects of training for both horse and rider, from the very first lesson through to examination or competition preparation. BHS Approved.
Meta Description: [ Ingestre Stables is a BHS Training and Examination Centre located near Stafford England. We train students from around the world for BHS exams and also for competitions. We provide many equine related services and custom tailor programs where needed. ]
The Talland School of Equitation - Talland is one of the oldest Riding Schools in England training the beginner to Olympian both horse and rider!
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