Membership Renewal
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Events
Idaho Dressage Festival
We have judges and TD! Debbie Rodriguez S Virginia Beverly Rogers S Arizona TD: Heather Peterson R Colorado Opening date: June 29, 2020 Closing date: July 13, 2020 We will have distancing rules in place, wearing masks mandatory except when mounted. Your temperature will be taken upon arrival and we […]
Find out more »Eagle, ID 83616 United States
C & M Farm Summer Sizzler
Judge to be Paula Lacy, "S" California Secretary to be Mike Taylor Manager TBA
Find out more »Pocatello, ID 83204 United States
Spokane Sport Horse August Dressage & Breed Show
Judges: Carter Bass, Debbie Riehl Rodriguez TD Rebecca Lewis Possibly a clinic afterwards so check back for updates!
Find out more »Spokane, WA 99224 United States
EIC High Desert Dressage Show
Eastern Idaho Chapter of Idaho Dressage and Eventing Association is hosting the High Desert Dressage Show! Judge: Sandy Hotz "S" Manager: Mike Taylor (208) 241-6068 Secretary: Mike Taylor Opening Date: July 27th 2020 Closing Date: August 10th 2020 Approvals: USDF, USEF & IDEA The Eastern Idaho Chapter (EIC) is […]
Find out more »Pocatello, ID 83204 United States
Les Bois Chapter Clinic
Clinician To Be Determined
Find out more »Nampa, ID United States
Show Approval
It’s time to send us shows to get on the calendar!
Dressage
[ˈdresäZH]
The object of dressage is the development of the horse into a happy athlete through harmonious education. As a result, it makes the horse calm, supple, loose and flexible, but also confident, attentive and keen, thus achieving perfect understanding with the rider.
Competitive dressage showcases all levels of training. Currently, there are nine progressive levels of competition, open to all breeds of horses and all levels of riders. Special classes such as musical freestyle offer creativity and individual expression for the exhibitors. The pinnacle of competitive dressage is the Grand Prix level. The Grand Prix level is also showcased at the Olympic Games as one of the three equestrian disciplines.
Eventing
[əˈven(t)iNG]
Eventing, also an Olympic discipline, is best described as an equestrian triathlon. The discipline originated as a cavalry test and is comprised of three phases: Dressage, Cross Country and Show Jumping.
The first phase, Dressage, shows the graceful partnership of horse and rider as described above.
The second phase, Cross Country, challenges bravery, fitness and determination as horse and rider combinations navigate a series of solid obstacles, technical questions and varied terrain.
In the third and final phase, Show Jumping, horse and rider combinations prove their precision as they clear a course of fences.
In a competitive environment, penalty points are accumulated in each phase. At the conclusion of an event, the horse and rider combination with the lowest score wins.
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