Dressage

Ever heard the word dressage? If you ride horses, you probably have. Dressage is french for 'training', and it involves many moves and hard work. Dressage was originally intended for military use, and began in the 16th century. Early dressage consists of walking, trotting, and cantering. You may use circles, serpentines, diagnols, and much more to prefrom dressage. At the beginning, you must halt and sulute. GIRLS: Square halt your horse, and nod. GUYS: Remove your riding hat and place it behind your right leg, and nod. That is the sulute. You must sulute at the beginning, and at the end of your dressage test.

Above: This rider is Preforming a canter in

her Dressage test.

FACTS

1. The higher you compete, the higher your fame and your horses fame has to be.

2. If a judge hears you speak to your horse, you will lose marks.

3. Germany is the leading country in dressage.

4. In a dressage competition, you are marked out of 10 on every move you preform on your test.

5. Above 65% on a test is considered good

Western VS English

I prefer english because I find it more competative. There's jumping, cross country, dressage and hunter. Plus, there are also some pony clubs that you can join. If you want to do english, be prepared for a little, but comfertable sadde, and loads of fun! I used to ride western, and it was pretty fun too. If you love relaxing trail rides, racing around barrels, and adventure, then western is for you! You can choose whatever you want. Riding is tons of fun!!! Western is easier that english riding. The main difference is what tack the horse wears.

Question Section

1 Q. Why do horses flatten there ears?
1 A. They flatten their ears to show anger, or fear, or aggravation.

2 Q. Why don't I run up to a horse?
2 A. Horses can only see you out of the side of their eyes, and running up will spook them.

3 Q. What does a 'green' horse mean?
3 A. No, it does NOT have anything to do with the colour. A green horse simply means that the horse is not trained fully.

4 Q. I heard someone talking about the 'four gaits' of a horse. What are they?
4 A. The four gaits of a horse are the walk, trot, canter, and the gallop.

5 Q. What is '3 Day' eventing?
5 A. 3 day eventing consists of show jumping, dressage, and cross country. In other words, it is a series of shows that consist jumping, cross, and dressage.

6 Q. What kinds of colours there are for horses?
6 A. The colours are chestnut (light brown), bay (brown with a black mane and tail), dark bay, light bay, dapple grey, (dark circles or rings that appear on the body) flea-bitten grey (grey with flecks of brown hair), grey, red roan (brown mixed with white hair), blue roan (black mixed with white hair), black, white (albino), brown, palamino (golden coat with a white mane and tail), skewbald (brown and white), piebald (black and white), dun (beige coat with a black mane and tail), and an appaloosa (a spotted horse).

Which Breed Of Horse Are You?

Q. DO YOU LOVE COMPETITION?

a. Yes

b. YES!!!

c. What?

d. Sure... why not?

e. I'll try my hardest!

Q. DO YOU LOVE TO RUN

a. OH YEAH!

b. It spoils my hair!

c. Not really...

d. And kick up the dust!!

e. When I'm free.

Q. WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF SOMEONE HAD BAD BREATH?

a. Offer them a tic tac very calmly, then watch intensly.

b. Make a BIG deal!

c. Hide!

d. Offer them a breath mint politely and say that they taste great! (In other words, don't make it sound like they have REALLY bad breath)

e. Graciously give them a very minty mint!

Q. IF SOMEONE WANTED TO BE YOUR FRIEND, HOW WOULD YOU REACT?

a. Uh, sure! Come on! Lets's go!

b. Stare and ask many, MANY questions.

c. Shy away and hope that they didn't see you OR try and be their friend very calmly.

d. Accept! Everyone needs a friend!

e. Think about it in a friendly way.

Q. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURTE GAIT (MOVEMENT eg. TROT) ON A HORSE?

a. Galloping

b. Lightly prancing

c. Walking slowly...

d. Cantering

e. All of the above.

Q. IF YOU WERE SHOVED INTO A WESTERN SADDLE, HOW WOULD YOU REACT?

a. Huh?

b. EWW!

c. Hold onto the saddle horn for dear life!

d. YEEHAW!

e. Give it a try.

Q. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE SPORT?

a. Racing!

b. Ballet.

c. NOT HOCKEY OR FOOTBALL!!!

d. ANYTHING FAST AND DANGEROUS!

e. Hip hop!

DID YOU GET A MIX? OR GET THE SAME NUMBER FOR EACH? IF SO, YOU ARE A MORAB! YOU ARE HALF MORGAN, HALF ARABIAN, AND NOTHING STOPS YOU FROM HAVING FUN AND BEING YOURSELF!