'The ultimate goal of the dressage component parallels the philosophy of the discipline itself. Training regimens are prescribed with the overall aim to achieve balance, rhythm, suppleness and harmony between horse and rider. Judges award competitors a score of 0 to 10 for each movement included in the test, based upon the performance of both horse and rider. Participants earn penalties during their run, and with the ultimate objective being to have the lowest score, this is something participants want to avoid.