Dressage Rules

For the Beijing Olympics 2008

How Dressage is Judged:
Dressage for the Olympics is by far the most subjective for judging.The FEI rules set standards for each gait and element of the dressage test. 5 judges will sit around the dressage arena and mark each element of the dressage test, awarding a score between 0 -10. The ideal score is 100%.

Dressage Rules:
Horse and rider must be wearing the correct tack and dress

Disqualification and Penalties:

Disqualification	All four hooves land outside the dressage arena
Disqualification	Horse refuses to perform for more than 20 seconds
Disqualification	Horse or rider falls
Penalties	Rider goes off track
Penalties	Rider does not salute properly
Penalties	Other minor infractions

Penalties are deducted from the overall score for the dressage test.
Rules taken from FEI regulations, which will be adhered to for the Equestrian Olympics 2008.

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