A.S.D. Club Ippico Euratom offers dressage activities in Angera, supporting students with their technical preparation and participation in external competitions. This Olympic discipline requires precision, control and coordination between horse and rider—skills that are developed progressively through the work carried out during training.
The programme offered by Club Ippico Euratom provides a gradual introduction to this equestrian discipline, from learning the basics through to competition preparation, according to the student’s experience and level.
Movements and precision
What is dressage?
Dressage is an equestrian discipline in which horse and rider must perform a sequence of set movements within a defined area. Each movement must be performed according to the prescribed pattern, with the greatest possible accuracy.
During a test, one or more judges assess the accuracy of the movements and the overall quality of the presentation. Attention is therefore paid not only to completing the exercises, but also to the regularity of the movements, the precision of the lines and the rider’s ability to guide the horse consistently.
Required attire
Dressage clothing
Even when the competition is held at the club, students are required to wear attire suitable for dressage and consistent with the discipline’s characteristics. Choosing coordinated, appropriate clothing helps ensure the rider is presented correctly during the competition. Every item must therefore be prepared before entering the arena, in order to comply with the requirements for the test.
The required clothing includes:
- black or dark jacket;
- white breeches;
- white shirt or shirt with a collar;
- stock tie or tie;
- cap;
- white gloves or gloves in the same colour as the jacket;
- spurs, optional for ponies;
- black boots
The whip may not be used during the test.
Horse tack
Horse tack
The horse must also wear specific tack during dressage competitions. The required equipment must be suitable for the discipline and correctly prepared before entering the arena.
The main tack required is:
- English saddle;
- white saddle pad;
- snaffle or bridle, meaning the combination of snaffle and curb bit;
- white markings;
- white bonnet, subject to the judge’s approval.
The horse must also be presented perfectly groomed, with a neat appearance appropriate to the competition setting.
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