~ DRESSAGE SHOWING INFORMATION ~

What is Dressage? Click here to open a Wikipedia link about dressage.

Dressage Show Packing List: This is a comprehensive packing list for a show where the horse will be stabled over night. It is in Word.docx format, so you can edit the list for your personal needs.  Enjoy!  Click here to download.

Dressage Show Rules:  In the United States, dressage show rules are written and published by the USEF.  Although schooling shows do not always strictly follow the rules, it is recommended that all dressage riders be familiar with the rules.  The rules change frequently.  Click here for the USEF Rules on the USEF web site.  Click here to download the USEF Rules App for iOS. Click here to download the USEF Rule APP for Android.

Dressage Show Etiquette – click here (1.2MB PDF file) – Based on USDF guidelines, this is a primer on how to enter shows, how to prepare for a show, what happens at shows, and what happens after shows.  PLEASE NOTE: This article is an adaptation of a USDF document.  It is posted here for educational purposes and may be used by individuals.  You may link to this file from your web site only with permission.  You may not download this file and then post it on your web site.

USDF Glossary of Judging Terms – Click here to view a USDF document explaining judging terms.  This will help explain the comments you receive on your dressage test sheets.

Dressage Links:

• United States Dressage Federation (USDF) – click here .
• United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) – click here.
  • USEF Dressage Rules (PDF file) – click here.
  • USEF Dressage Rules (PDF file) – click here.
  • USEF Complete Rule Book (web Link) – click here.
  • USEF Rules App (iOS and Android) – click here.
• USDF Region 1 Web Site – click here.
  • USDF Region 1 Omnibus – click here.
• Frederick Area USDF General Member Organizations (GMOs) – click here for a list of all GMOs
  • International Equestrian Organization (IEO) – click here.
  • Maryland Dressage Association (MDA) – click here.
  • Potomac Valley Dressage Association (PVDA) – click here.
  • Virginia Dressage Association (VADA) – click here.
• Frederick Area GMO Chapters
  • Catoctin Chapter of PVDA.  click here.
  • Virginia Dressage Association Northern Virginia Chapter (VADA/NoVA) – click here.
• Dressage Tests
  • USDF/USEF Dressage Tests – click here.
  • FEI Dressage Tests – click here.
  • FEI ParaEquestrian Dressage Tests – click here.
  • USEF Eventing Movements – click here.
  • USEA Eventing Tests ($3.00 each) – click here.
  • FEI Eventing Tests – click here.
• USDF Officials List – click here – Use this USDF resource to find a local judge or other official.
• Dressage Educational and News Websites
  • Dressage Today – click here.
  • USDF Your Dressage – click here.
  • eurodressage – click here.
  • Dressage-News – click here.
  • Dressage Showing from A to X (USDF Connection 2019) – click here.
  • Navigate the Warm-Up Arena at a Dressage Show (Dressage Today 2012) – click here.
  • USDF University – click here.

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