Dressage Terms and Judging Vocabulary

"Balance"

"Relative Distribution of the weight of horse and rider upon the fore and hind legs (longitudinal balance) and the left and right legs (lateral balance).

"On The Aids"

The horse reacts to the rider's aids willingly, confidently, immediately, and correctly"

"Submission"

Compliance.   Thoroughness and obedience.  The horses willing cooperationand harmony with the rider.  Attentive and confident attitude.  Willingness and apparent ease to perform the required exercises and operate with correct basics."