Coggins

A blood test done by a vet to test for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) See HPF Archive for an article on this subject.

Dressage

Also known as Classical Riding, Dressage is the French word for training. It goes well beyond that, however, to include the rider developing the skill necessary to restore the horse's natural balance while mounted.

Float

A procedure done by a vet (usually) in which points on the horse's molars are filed down to improve alignment and relieve pain.

Manage

the Dressage Arena

Manage Patterns

Various exercises done in the arena to train, supple the horse and improve the rider.

Numnah

the thin, quilted cotton pad used under the dressage saddle. Usually square with rounded corners, this pad is commonly white, but other colors are allowed in lower levels.

Rhythm

The regularity of the steps taken in each gait.

Tempo

The speed of the rhythm.

Suppleness

Relaxed, graceful way of moving. Without tension.

Submission

Accepting communication from the rider, willingness to complete requests without tension, acceptance of equipment ie: bit, saddle, etc. A willingness to please, trust, partner.

Straightness

Hindquarters directly in line with the shoulders.

Dressage at Sport-Pony

• Main Dressage Page
• The Dressage Saddle
• Dressage Tests
• Dressage Terms
• Dressage Levels

DRESSAGE LINKS

Please submit your links in our FFA Links. Thank you, Pam Hunter

• Hunter's Pony Farm Dressage Merit Award Test: Can you do it?

• United States Dressage Federation

• Dressage Daily

• Lipizzaners of South Africa - A beautiful web site with abundant photos and detailed text about this breed in S. Africa

• McFarm/McKnight Enterprises - Sport horses for sale. Equine Therapy, nutritional supplements.

• United States Combined Training Association

• United States Equestrian Team

• All About Dressage

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