Am I up to a dressage test yet?

[dawnpetenathshir]

Had a break through tonight and got pony to canter off a circle at last. He is so much fitter now and seems to be finding work easier. So do I start thinking about working to a very basic test? We have previously come 2nd in walk and trot so its only going to be the next step up. I know its not a very high standard but I enjoy it

 

[piebaldsparkle]

Do it!!!

 

[PaintboxEDT]

yeh go for it,sounds like your both back on track which is brill,yep i think you should do it

 

[Ellies_mum2]

Go for it

I recently did the Pony Club walk and trot test and managed to win it

and in a couple of weeks am expecting to come last in the BD 2008 walk and trot

But I'm giving it a go

If I can do it at my age on a 28 year old Section D who is a typically built Section D at that then anyone can

ETA That sounded mean but isn't meant that way

 

[charlie900]

Absolutely go for it and enjoy. I got a 6th in my first prelim on sunday, I felt like all my christmasses had come at once

 

[Dressagebabe]

At prelim level its not really a competition thing but more of a good way of telling how you and your horse is coming along so I would certainly encourage it. You will be able to read the judge's comments and work on them to improve on your progress. Go for it and enjoy it!

 

[dawnpetenathshir]

Oooohhhh I'm all excited now!!!

. I didn't think I was ever going to get him to do it, he is such hard work, but all of a sudden it just seemed to click and he did it three times bless him

. Got to work on leg yielding now!

 

[dawnpetenathshir]

I know what you meant

. TBH I'm of the opinion that if I can do well in a walk and trot anyone can. My riding leaves a lot to be desired but I try hard

 

[SecretSquirrell379]

I started off with the PC Walk and Trot test and got 2 6th's and then the BD Walk and Trot and came 3rd

Trust me I am not a great rider!! On Saturday we are doing the BD Walk and Trot test again but Prelim 7 as well........our cantering will be consistant.........consistantly flat out!!!

 

[dawnpetenathshir]

Good luck! I think I've tried prelim 7 but couldn't get the little git to canter. Still got 60% though. Hopefully if we do it again we might do a bit better.

 

[Ellies_mum2]

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I know what you meant

. TBH I'm of the opinion that if I can do well in a walk and trot anyone can. My riding leaves a lot to be desired but I try hard

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Lol You and me both then

I practised the BD test today for the first time and it was 'interesting' shall we say

Went through it 3 times before I could even get any where near what it should be like

Kept missing bits out

Ah well at least there's plenty of room ( and time) for improvement between now and the 28th

 

[dawnpetenathshir]

I find I go completely blank when I get in the arena and Nemlin usually has to call for me. Weird isn't it. Good luck though xx

 

[_April_]

Absolutely do it!

I'm going to on my new girl asap as the comments are great to have and let me know what to work on and will (hopefully!) be a record of progress

 

[SecretSquirrell379]

I've been going on youtube this week and watching other people do it, its helping me to remember the Prelim 7............. only problem is now i can't remember a blinking step of the walk and trot test!!! Think I might be needing a caller!!

 

[Ellies_mum2]

Ellie's owner calls for me which is a sight to see as I'm deaf so 'calling' is a bit of a waste of time so we've devised our own sign language

 

[dawnpetenathshir]

Oh I'm sorry just PMSL

. My hearing isnt the best so I tend to have my head cocked to one side trying to hear what she is shouting

 

[Ellies_mum2]

It is so funny to watch though. I'm sure the judge gave me extra marks for the dancing on the sideline

 

[malibu211211]

Yes, come and join me and Monty at Moreton on the 3rd Oct

Last time when I asked Monty for halt in the walk/trot test he did the perfect impression of a giraffe

I'm sure you and Pete will do brilliantly and it'd be great to see you both again

 

[dawnpetenathshir]

Oh I wish I could but it's a Friday so will be working

. Anyway good luck I'm sure you'll be brill

 

[FinellaGlen]

I think you should definitely do it. I would love to do a walk and trot test some time if I can pluck up the courage. How do you find out where they are being held in your own area? I've never seen them advertised around here. Maybe everyone else is a much better rider than me in East Yorks? Wouldn't be hard!

 

[dawnpetenathshir]

Oooh you do yourself down

. I bet your riding is loads better than you give yourself credit for

. You need to look for unaffiliated dressage classes. I think a lot of them do walk and trot. Would have thought your instructor would know.

 

[Vicki1986]

oh yes definately!! go for it. im doing W&T and prelims all over the winter (entered for 7 so far eek!) and we have loads of 'dodgy' areas that need working on but its a way of tracking progress isnt it! go and have fun !!

 

[malibu211211]

Nope sorry it's the 5th not the 3rd

So you can do it

 

[dawnpetenathshir]

Ooooh I might have to have a go then. Will look at the tests