Dressage Frequently Asked Questions
What role does temperment play in the Selection of a dressage horse?
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This depends on the level that you are riding and your goals for the future. However, some basic principles apply to all horses and dressage riders.
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Why does a horse open his mouth when the rider gives an aid for a transition?
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We try to explain the complicated communication we have with the horse and his bridle and bit. The bit is cold and hard and the horse needs to learn to accept it through careful training and always riding the horse forward in to the connection
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What does it mean to ride a dressage horse 'from the back to the front'
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The term to 'ride the horse from the back to the front' is not well understood and we explain the 'jargon'.
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What is the role of conformation in a dressage horse?
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This article talks about the importance of conformation in the selection of a dressage horse.
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Why do FEI level dressage horses compete with a double bridle
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Dressage riding and training has changed little over time. Since the Greek expert Xenophon laid down the principles of riding and training horses for work and war.
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What role do gaits play in the selection of a dressage horse?
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The article discusses the role of good gaits in the selection of a dressage horse. Not always is the big moving horse suitable for you! The horse must have 3 basic satisfactory gaits for dressage
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What does the "German training system' mean?
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Explanation of the term 'the German training system'
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Which bit is best for training dressage?
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All the horses at Jilba train either in a loose ring snaffle or a double bridle, depending on their level of training. I prefer not to tinker with different bits unless absolutely necessary. People have been riding in snaffle bits since B.C.
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Dressage FAQs