The Purpose

The purpose of the Northeast Florida Dressage Association, Inc. Is to promote dressage. Dressage is the gradual, harmonious development of the horse's physical and mental condition with the aim to improve it's natural gaits and develop a perfect understanding with it's rider.

The program of the association is educational and is designed primarily to offer a framework in which individuals can progress with the schooling of themselves and their horses. Activities shall be directed towards a better understanding of dressage.

Dressage in Detail

Dressage is a French term meaning "training".

Dressage requires the horse and rider to combine the strength and ability of gymnastics with the elegance and beauty of ballet. It may look effortless, but truly it is the result from years of training. To guide a horse through a series of complex maneuvers by slight movements of the rider's hands, legs, and weight require extreme coordination of the riders muscle's. This can be achieved only with proper exercise.