Editing Equitation (section)

==Dressage seat equitation==
[[File:Suzanne Dansby and her horse Cooper in competition.jpg|thumb|Dressage horse and rider.]]
Dressage seat equitation is a relatively new class offered at [[dressage]] shows. Unlike a dressage test, the horse's gaits are not judged, although the horse's frame is taken into consideration by the judge, but rather it is the rider who is evaluated. Also, instead of a single competitor in the ring, there are several riders in the ring at one time.

The rider is judged on a proper classical position. This includes evaluating leg position, seat, hands, balance, and rhythm. The rider is to be relaxed and not interfere with the horse's movement, but able to make full use of all [[riding aids]]. The rider and horse should have unity, and the rider should use the aids correctly and efficiently.

The [[United States Equestrian Federation]] outlines the rules for Dressage Seat Equitation.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.equestrian.org/aboutus/inter/dressage/seat-equitation/judging-guidelines.pdf |title=Guidelines for Judging Dressage Seat Equitation Classes |website=www.equestrian.org |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070819051913/https://www.equestrian.org/aboutus/inter/dressage/seat-equitation/judging-guidelines.pdf |archive-date=August 19, 2007}}</ref>