This is extremely physically demanding for the horse and needs years of meticulous athletic training and deliberate growth. Second, the horse must be educated to operate within certain parameters. He must learn to accept pressure, which is a difficult mental task for many horses. Finally, there are limits to what can be done with a horse and rider who do not belong to an established school. The most important part of dressage is understanding that the horse has feelings just like we do. If you treat your horse with love and respect, he will return this kindness by being totally committed to you. During competition, both the horse and the rider are judged on how well they perform specific tasks. The higher the score, the better the rider and horse have been described as "dressing" the horse's back. These tasks include walking, trotting, cantering, jumping, turning, and pirouetting. Each task requires different skills from the rider and helps them develop different qualities in their relationship. For example, a rider might practice his or her balance while wearing out a horse by repeatedly jumping it until it is ready to take more serious risks. Dressage is considered an art form. As such, it requires intense concentration and hard work. It also involves learning how to control a powerful animal whose intentions you cannot read. Because of this, dressage is highly stressful for both the horse and the rider.