Results

Competition Objectives:

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"Judges will be looking for a horse and rider combination that executes the test in “Harmony and Partnership”, and reward the “Soft Feel” between rider and horse.

The rider should show Preparation, Execution, Release, and Relaxation. Judges will also be scoring Precision, Balance, Cadence, Carriage, Control, and Performance, but Soft Feel (the ability to send messages and the sensitivity and awareness to feel the messages the horse sends back) is the goal of Cowboy Dressage® and will be scored accordingly.

Soft Feel and Light Contact: Light or soft contact does not mean using long, uncommunicative, reins and allowing the horse to travel imbalanced. It means Light/Soft contact. Soft Feel is achieved when the seat, hands and aids are used correctly. It is the end result of all aids in proper use, balance, rhythm and partnership. "

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- From COWBOY DRESSAGE® RULES & GUIDELINES