Posts Tagged ‘ Dressage ’

Careers in Dressage Riding

February 15, 2010
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Dressage is a specific type of equestrian showmanship where a controlled horse will respond quickly and smoothly to commands given in a subtle manner. At the basic level the horse must show a particular relaxed carriage, response to the bit and obedience at a walk and trot. At the highest levels, dressage becomes what...

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My Experiences Learning Dressage

October 25, 2009
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The first time I witnessed dressage was at the yearly event held at a local race course. At the time, I already owned two horses. I had always ridden English, and we did groundwork, and went for trail rides. But what I saw in dressage fascinated and terrified me at the same time. The music,...

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