2022 : SECTION E – DRESSAGE AND PARA-DRESSAGE

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SECTION E – DRESSAGE AND PARA-DRESSAGE

INTRODUCTION

For any circumstances not specifically covered in these rules, reference should be

made to the publications listed below. EC General Regulations can be purchased

through the EC e-store or downloaded for free from the EC website at

www.equestrian.ca. FEI rules can be obtained from the FEI website at www.fei.org.

• EC General Regulations

• FEI General Regulations (FEI Sanctioned Events)

• FEI Rules for Dressage Events (FEI Sanctioned Dressage Events)

• FEI Rules for Children, Ponies, Young Riders and Juniors (FEI Sanctioned

Dressage Events)

• FEI Veterinary Regulations (FEI Sanctioned Events)

Since every eventuality cannot be provided for in the EC rules, for any unforeseen

or exceptional circumstances, it is the duty of the officials and the competition

management to make a decision in a sporting spirit and approaching as nearly as

possible the intention of these rules.

 OBJECTS & PRINCIPLES

ARTICLE E 1.1 OBJECTS & PRINCIPLES – EC

1. EC adheres strictly to the FEI dressage terminology. Athletes therefore can

study the description of the paces, movements and figures and be sure that they

are on the correct path to international competition, which is governed by the

FEI.

2. Any FEI rule amendments that alter the following FEI Rules will be effective

when published by the FEI.

ARTICLE E 1.2 FEI ARTICLE 401 OBJECT AND GENERAL

PRINCIPLES OF DRESSAGE

1. 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

athlete.

These qualities are demonstrated by:

The freedom and regularity of the paces;

• the harmony, lightness and ease of the movements;

• the lightness of the forehand and the engagement of the hindquarters,

originating from a lively impulsion;

• the acceptance of the bit, with submissiveness/throughness (Durchlässigkeit)

without any tension or resistance.

2. The horse thus gives the impression of doing, of its own accord, what is

required. Confident and attentive, submitting generously to the control of the

athlete, remaining absolutely straight in any movement on a straight line and

bending accordingly when moving on curved lines.

3. The walk is regular, free and unconstrained. The trot is free, supple, regular, and

active. The canter is united, light and balanced. The hindquarters are never

inactive or sluggish. The horse responds to the slightest indication of the athlete

and thereby gives life and spirit to all the rest of its body.

4. By virtue of a lively impulsion and the suppleness of the joints, free from the

paralyzing effects of resistance, the horse obeys willingly and without hesitation

and responds to the various aids calmly and with precision, displaying a natural

and harmonious balance both physically and mentally.

5. In all the work, even at the halt, the horse must be « on the bit ». A horse is said

to be « on the bit » when the neck is more or less raised and arched according to

the stage of training and the extension or collection of the pace, accepting the

bridle with a light and consistent soft submissive contact. The head should

remain in a steady position, as a rule slightly in front of the vertical, with a

supple poll as the highest point of the neck, and no resistance should be offered

to the athlete.

6. Cadence is shown in trot and canter, and is the result of the proper harmony that

a horse shows when it moves with well-marked regularity, impulsion and

balance. Cadence must be maintained in all the different trot or canter exercises

and in all the variations of these paces.

7. The regularity of the paces is fundamental to dressage.

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