Dressage: Facts for Equestrian Lovers

Facts for Equestrian Lovers DRESSAGE The gentle beauty of horses has long captured the hearts of equestrian lovers around the globe. Interested in learning more about this world of graceful competition? Check out these facts! Dressage Is a visually stunning performance of a horse and rider who execute rehearsed movements, known as 'figures', in a rectangular arena. What's in the performance? The arena is skirted with 12 lettered markers, all symmetrically placed, indicating where the movements are meant to start and finish. AK EVR Roma Dressage Cones Roma Dressage Markers Replacement Stickers Dressage Marker Roma Dressage Markers Each rider proceeds to a centre line then halts to salute while their horse must stand four-square and immobile Typically, in every competition, the walk, trot, and canter must be performed all tied with smooth transitions between each pace. Walk Trot Canter 1st Advanced Movements There are more technical performance moves, such as The Passage The Pirouette The Half-pass Flying Change of Leg The Piaffe To learn more about the equestrian world - walk, trot or canter over to www.horseland.com.au