Have you every wondered why dressage tests ask you to carry out certain movements? Here are some common exercises you may come across and how to perform them for maximum marks
Although dressage may appear to be a list of shapes and figures you must perform to earn a score, there are reasons tests are designed the way they are, and why you should be working to perfect these movements with your horse.
British Dressage (BD) levels start at Introductory and move up to Grand Prix, and the movements in each test are intended to check your training is on the right track.
Each level is progressive, with between two and 11 tests in each one before you move up – from Intro to Prelim or Prelim to Novice, for example. Therefore, the tests are created so you can work progressively at home and at competitions to move ahead in your training.
We’ve listed some common movements you’ll be asked to ride when you start out in dressage, along with the reasoning behind each one and tips on getting a good score.
Trot–walk–trot transitions
Why it’s included: Transitions from trot to walk and back to trot shows whether a horse is accepting and listening to the rider’s aids.
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