Rev Up Your Dressage Scores
Lesson Two Quiz
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1. A large dressage arena is 20 meters wide and 20 meters long.
True False
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2. The letters around the arena are in no particular order.
3. It is best to look straight at the horse’s ears; especially when riding a test.
4. A rider who plans ahead seems to have invisible cues.
5. Arena letters give you focal points.
6. The lowest levels of tests are ridden in the large, standard arena.
7. The letters F, M, H, K are placed in the 4 corners of the arena.
8. The line designated by A and C is known as the centerline.
9. The letter between B and E is X.
10. Visualizing and drawing the dressage arena is very helpful for most people.
11. Obsess over your worst rides over and over.
12. Knowing your horse well is a big part of being prepared for your test.
13. The horse will sense if you are nervous or confident, and may behave accordingly.
14. If you are a timid or frightened rider, learning some sports psychology can be extremely helpful.
15. As long as the horse’s nose is on the rail, he is straight.
16. You should ride your corners like perfect squares.
17. Do not start your turn at a letter until your horse’s haunch has passed it.
18. When you halt at X, you know you are there when your horse’s nose is between B and E.
19. Practice all your movements only in the gaits you will be performing them in.
20. Dressage is serious business, be sure to keep a stern look and don’t smile.
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