Super Moving Buckskin Dressage Prospect

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Lusitano

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Dressage

Dressage is a French term meaning "training" and it's purpose is to develop the horse's natural athletic ability and willingness to make him calm, supple and attentive to his rider.

Each horse is judged in the arena while riding a test that requires certian maneuvers to be performed in a specific place in the arena. Judges score each maneuver from 0 to 10, zero being "not executed", and 10 being "excellent". A score of 9 is a very good mark, while a competitor achieving all 6's, or 60%, should considor moving onto the next level.

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Working Equitation

Working Equitaton was developed as a way to promote competition between traditional styles of riding used during ranch or fieldwork in various contries and also act as a showcase for traditional riding costumes and equipment. Working Equitation tests the horse and riders partnership and ability to work obstacles.

Working Equitation is judged in 3 different phases: A Dressage test, Ease of Handling (obstacles), Speed (obstacles timed). The total scores are added up to determine the overall winner.