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Riding halls are usually not heated because this is healthier for the horses. There is no set standard, but many arenas have dressage standard dimensions of 20 by 60 metres (66 ft × 197 ft) or the small arena standard of 20 by 40 metres (66 ft × 131 ft). Commercial arenas may be larger.
The standard arena is 20 by 60 m (66 by 197 ft), and is used for tests in both pure dressage and eventing. The standard dressage arena letters are A-K-V-E-S-H-C-M-R-B-P-F. The letters on the long sides of the arena, nearest the corners, are 6 m (20 ft) in from the corners, and are 12 m (39 ft) apart from each other.
Riding figures are prescribed paths a horse is ridden on in a riding arena, usually for training purposes.Figures may also be performed out in a field or other open area, but a riding arena provides markers that can help indicate the correctness in the size or shape of a figure.
The dressage phase (held first) consists of an exact sequence of movements ridden in an enclosed arena (20×60 m for International 3DE but usually 20×40 m for ODE). The test is judged by one or more judges, who are looking for balance, rhythm, suppleness, and most importantly, the cooperation between the horse and rider.
Size of this PNG preview of this SVG file: ... Standard dressage arena, 20 m by 60 m (66x197 ft). ... Dressage (discipline olympique) ...
The dressage phase. The dressage test is somewhat similar to dressage under saddle. The test is performed in a 40 by 80 or 40 by 100 metre arena with letter markers, where transitions in speed and gait are to take place. The judge scores each movement on a scale of 0–10, with a 10 being the highest mark possible.
Common dimensions are 4 to 5 feet (1.2 to 1.5 m) wide by 8 to 10 feet (2.4 to 3.0 m) long. The choice of type of box is likely to relate to the available space, local custom, welfare concerns, and workload of the horses. In some countries, local organisations give recommendations as to the minimum size of accommodation for a horse.
Dressage arena at the Hickstead show grounds In 1993, the showground saw the establishment of a dressage arena and programme known as Dressage at Hickstead . In 1998, it hosted Junior and Young Rider European Dressage Championships, and in 2003 it welcomed the FEI European Dressage Championships.