A Study Of Eventing -The Dressage phase comes first. This usually takes place in an enclosed ring of 20x40 meters. The test is judged on balance, rhythm, suppleness, obedience, and harmony between horse and rider. This is to prove that the horse can be swift and powerful in the jumping phases, but fluid and intelligent as well. Judges may ask for moves such as half pass, shoulder in, haunches in, collected, medium, and extended strides, flying changes, and counter-canters. Each movement is judged on a scale of 0-100, 100 being that it was perfect, and 0

Horses; Hunters and Jumpers -The dynamics and beauty of horse and rider soaring over fences make jumping a thrilling sight. Natural abilities and precise training prepare horse and rider for entry in the many different types of jumping competitions. In all jumper classes, a fall and going 'off course' (not following the assigned route) results in elimination. All jumper classes use the same scoring systems. As horses and riders move up through the jumper ranks, the fences get bigger and more difficult. Judging of show jumpers is less subjective, with the fastest clear round winning. In the jumper ring riders don't have to be the most graceful rider, and horses doesn't have to be the smoothest mover to win a jumper class.