The Art of Dressage

The art of accommodation means “training” in French, and goes back to Xenophon in Greece and includes the military, as well as the famous riding schools developed in the Baroque era.

During the Renaissance, the dressing was a popular art form and this artwork has been retained by the Spanish Riding School in Vienna, which is still known today for its Lipizzaner stallions. Some also describe it as horse ballet. Because of horse and cyclist it is easy, but it takes a high level of athletics, communication and skill to make these complex movements invisible and elegant.

A dressing test located in the music is called kur. This is a very enjoyable experience for the cyclist, as he manages his own choreography testing using the required parameters, and it is also very exciting for the audience to be a witness.

The modern Olympic Games began in 1896, with equestrian events first seen at the Paris Games in 1900. Since horses were mainly used in the army until then, the military test was as the norm when the modern Olympic Games were created. This test included compliance and viability, or what we will call for treatment. At that time, the riders were men and most of them were soldiers. Women were not allowed to participate in equestrian disciplines in the Olympics until 1952.

In the case of high-level competitions, the Arab lines and pedigree horses are desirable, as they are bred to be refined with long and fine horse characteristics with a beautiful movement. These wars influence international accommodation competitions as we know them today.

A standard competition range measures approximately 100 feet X 200 feet and letters are marked on the perimeter. Before you enter the field, you will want to make sure that your horse has unexpected care, that you are making a braided mane and that the sets must be thoroughly cleaned.

There will be up to three judges who will assess you and examine accuracy, attitudes, obedience, flexibility and your skill as a cyclist. After the cyclist enters the ring, stop the judge as he is blessed, carry out the tasks described in your test, which are riding at different gaits, as well as different variations within it. 'articles in straight lines and circles, using the letters for guidance. After you have finished your test, stop again, greet the judge and leave the ring. In a mounting competition, you are competing to improve your own score.

Any breed of horses or ponies can be marketed for training at lower levels, as long as they are healthy, since the aim is to develop horse flexibility, equilibrium and responsiveness to help the resource to develop the horse so that it becomes stable. flexible, attentive to the cyclist. The strength, balance and basic position of the cyclist are essential. It is equally important that the cyclist works on its own formation and on its horses. This will make the signals clearer for your horse and this will result in the final harmonious relationship between the horse and the rider.

When training your horse, it is important to train slowly to reduce sore muscles and reluctant horses. It is also important to give time for relaxation and play, so set aside time for the journey so that your horse can stretch and use his other muscles.

When training with your horse in your own ring, you can easily make letters in the appropriate places to facilitate a memorial for testing. When training your horse, you will focus on using your seat, hands and feet effectively to encourage your horse with movement and accuracy. Whatever discipline you prefer, you and your horse will benefit from basic coaching in dressing.

Linda Burton is an experienced cyclist with extensive knowledge of riding equipment