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Dressage is an Olympic equestrian discipline. It is often regarded as the "mother" discipline of other equestrian sports. Dressage riding is a discipline inspired by classical riding, which has evolved over time, influenced by both military and later, sports riding. In fact, no other equestrian discipline is conceivable without first training the horse in dressage.

Dressage is the constant aesthetic art of a movement sought by the rider through their mount. This aesthetic pursuit of movement takes a central role in dressage, where principles such as lightness, relaxation, impulsion, and love are essential to elevate it to an art form.

In competition, the rider must present a pre-mastered test. There are two types of dressage tests: the "imposed" test (an "official" test in which all competitors in the same category must perform the same routine) and the freestyle tests set to music.

The dressage test is a series of manege figures (such as circles, diagonals, leg-yielding, etc.) adapted to the riders' level based on their category, and it takes place in an arena measuring 60 x 20 meters (or 40 x 20 meters depending on the category) marked by rails and letters positioned around the arena.

After the rider performs the manege figures in the pre-determined order, each judge evaluates the quality of the execution and assigns a score from 0 to 10. At the end of the competition, the judges will average the scores given, which are then converted into a percentage to rank each rider.

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Endurance riding is a long-distance race practiced on horseback and in nature, where the goal is to cover a long distance: from 20 km to 160 km in one day, or 2 x 100 km over two days. This timed race must be completed as quickly as possible while keeping the horse in perfect health. Mandatory veterinary checks are conducted regularly throughout the course. They ensure the horse's good health because if there is any doubt (fatigue, lameness, dehydration...), the horse is disqualified. Throughout the competition, the effort of the animal must therefore be controlled.

Endurance riding is one of the six equestrian disciplines worldwide approved by the International Equestrian Federation and is therefore present at the World Equestrian Games. There are several types of endurance events differentiated by the number of kilometers covered. The discipline is accessible to any rider and type of horse, but to compete in endurance at a certain level, it is preferable to choose a horse suitable for the discipline, such as the Arabian Thoroughbred, and to equip oneself with specific gear. Endurance also includes official international competitions, with events run at maximum distances.

Regulations

Règlement FEI des C.D., 24ème édition en vigueur au 1er janvier 2011

Symbole de la virtuosité guerrière, la fantasia assure la continuité d'une tradition équestre militaire authentique. Simulation de l'action militaire traditionnelle au XIXème siècle, elle reproduirait les assauts de la tactique militaire arabe et berbère, à une vive retraite succédait à une attaque fulgurante. Aujourd'hui, la charge de poudre ou baroud a remplacé le coup d'arbalète. Le dressage des chevaux, Barbes ou Arabes Barbes, répond à des règles spécifiques : Le cavalier et sa monture doivent reconnaître l'enchaînement exact des figures préparées en groupe. Sur un terrain délimité, les équipes composées de deux à vingt cavaliers emplissent l'air du bruit de leurs cavalcades.

Pour effectuer ces prouesses, les cavaliers doivent maîtriser une très bonne technique équestre, mais également beaucoup d'agilité, d'audace et de courage. La Fantasia reste une des manifestations équestres les plus appréciées dans tout le Maghreb. En Tunisie, on distingue « le Nchef » qui correspond à cette charge militaire en plein galop ponctuée de tirs de baroud et « le Mdaouri », ces figures équestres que le cavalier impose à son cheval sur une musique populaire au son de la Tabla (tambour) et la Zakra (flûte).