Dressage is a form of equestrian sport that involves a horse and rider performing a series of predetermined movements in a specific order, often to music. The goal of dressage is to demonstrate the horse's ability to perform these movements with precision, grace, and fluidity, while appearing to be effortless.
Dressage competitions are typically judged on a number of factors, including the horse's gaits (walk, trot, and canter), its balance, impulsion, and submission to the rider's aids. Judges also look at the rider's position, use of aids, and overall presentation.
In dressage competitions, riders are judged on the quality of their horse's performance, as well as their own riding ability. The movements and exercises in dressage tests vary depending on the level of competition, but they typically include things like walking, trotting, cantering, pirouettes, half-passes, and flying changes.
