Comments on: Is there dressage for gaited horses?

By: TWH Rider

TWH Rider — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:52:59 +0000

the TWHBEA has it inthe Versitlity part of there shows.
below is a description fro mthe TWHBEA versitility page

Dressage TOP
Dressage has been approved as a versatility division and competitors may accrue points toward the year end high point award. Points from this division will not count toward the achievement of Champion, Supreme or Superior Champion.

Points accepted from any recognized dressage competition under a licensed judge, such as AHSA, USDF, Trophaeum Mundi International; or from open or TWH shows at which TWHBEASM approved dressage tests are used and a licensed judge presides.

English tack and attire are acceptable, either hunt seat, saddle seat or traditional dressage attire. Snaffle bits are required. Exhibitors should check with other organizations for their rules before competing.

Exhibitors must turn in a copy of their score sheet along with a copy of the class sheet and the test used when submitting their point book.

Complete dressage rules will be available from TWHBEASM for their recognized tests. For rules from other organizations, exhibitors should contact those officials.

In the event a show does not offer separate classes for youth and adult competitors, a horse may be shown by only one youth and one adult in any event.
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http://www.twhbea.com/classDescriptions.htm

By: angelhersh

angelhersh — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:25:59 +0000

Yes there is. TW association has created dressage tests. I know that South Carolina combined training has a gaited dressage division. Most local schooling shows will allow you to do a gaited dressage test. Just get in touch with them ahead of time, and you will need to provide a copy of the test. Gaited dressage is a new idea and not many have heard of it.
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By: super_goofychick

super_goofychick — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:44:59 +0000

yes there is! TWHBEA has just started recognizing dressage as part of its versatility program. there are gaited dressage shows in major gaited horse areas (i have a friend in colorado that does gaited dressage) here’s a great website all about gaited dressage
http://www.walkinonranch.com/Dressage.html
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By: Lusitano

Lusitano — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:06:59 +0000

No, but you can work on your own to achieve the perfection of your horses gaits and schooling. Riding lower dressage tests and working to bend, rhythm, and impulsion are good for any horse. You can’t show unless you have a five gaited horse with a true WT and C. Icelandics and Marchadors have a trot on top of the gaits, but it’s generally not very even.or beautiful for dressage.

There are special shows for gaited horses. Maybe some have similar goals as dressage riding, I don’t know.
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By: GILLIAN B

GILLIAN B — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:36:59 +0000

Dressage precludes gaited horses as the gaits are produced artificially and we judge horses on the purity and rhythm and elevation of the paces. It is all about producing the most correct walk trot and canter. (See FEI rules on paces) Therefore by definition, gaited horses are contrary to the aims of dressage training.
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Dressage trainer for 30 yrs

By: Danielle B

Danielle B — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:09:59 +0000

I have never head of it, and if there was, it wouldn't be an actual dressage show (USDF). There may be some gaited organizations that made up their own dressage tests and do shows with them, but I haven't heard of any.
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By: RT(R)

RT(R) — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:48:59 +0000

dressage is for gaited horses
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