What does dressage mean in equestrian

Not all horses are able to learn and perform all the movements of the Grand Prix the highest FEI test just as all jumping horses are not able to jump high enough to perform the jumping Grand Prix; and all riders do not wish to ride those higher tests. Riding and watching a correct and expressive lower level test is more enjoyable than watching an incorrect higher level test. The object of the training of a dressage horse is to develop a harmonious and fluid moving horse that performs from almost imperceptible signals from the rider.

The horse's physique and mind develop as does his ability to perform so that he is confident, attentive, keen and supple. A horse performing the discipline of dressage must have 3 free, elastic and regular gaits which are: a four beat walk with no moment of suspension, a two beat trot with a moment of suspension between each diagonal beat and a three beat canter with a moment of suspension following the 3 beats.

It is the development of a happy horse and these 3 gaits that is of paramount importance in all the training. Additionally the rider must learn to sit in the saddle in a unique balance and use their aids; weight, legs and hands to help their horse achieve these ends.

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