| Dressage is a French word that means training. | | | | cooperative willing nature and they also boast |
| Dressage has ancient roots. It was recognised as an | | | | superior movement. Warmblood horses are bred for |
| equestrian discipline during the period of the | | | | performance. Warmblood registries follow |
| Renaissance. | | | | meticulous breeding programs to develop the ultimate |
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| There are two types of dressage; classical dressage | | | | Classical Dressage |
| and competitive dressage. | | | | Classical dressage was developed from cavalry |
| Competitive Dressage | | | | movements when training their horses for combat. |
| Competitive dressage is an immensely popular | | | | Horses were taught movements that were above the |
| equestrian pursuit. It is a worldwide sport that ranges | | | | ground these are called "airs" or "schools". They were |
| from novice standards to the Olympics. When | | | | to help their riders flee if trapped by the enemy and to |
| competing in a dressage competition, horse and rider | | | | aid their combat techniques. |
| execute a series of movements within a dressage | | | | Classical dressage or "High school" is an equestrian art |
| arena this is a "test". The performance is judged and | | | | form, where horse and rider work in harmony. |
| marks are given for each movement accomplished | | | | Baroque horses are used for classical dressage. Their |
| and for the horse's way of going. A score is given to | | | | ancient roots can be traced back to the Iberian |
| determine the rider's position in the competition. | | | | Peninsula; modern day Spain, Portugal, Andorra and |
| Many different breeds and types of horses and ponies | | | | Gibraltar. The Baroque horse group consists of the |
| compete in competitive dressage. | | | | Andalusian, Lusitano and the famed Lippizan. |
| By far the most popular breed is the | | | | The group named "Baroque" is taken from the |
| continental Warmblood horse. Warmblood horses | | | | extravagant baroque style of art and architecture. The |
| excel at competitive dressage. Warmblood horses | | | | baroque group of horses have an amazing floaty |
| possess good looks, elegance and are extremely | | | | elevated action; they are intelligent horses with |
| athletic, intelligent horses, they have a | | | | majestic looks and an exceptionally trainable nature. |