Weezy
Well-Known Member
1) If one is doing dressage, one really must remember that the warm up is the most important bit. Lolling about, chatting to mates and only getting on the horse 10 mins before the test, then chatting for another 5 mins will NOT get your horse soft and responsive.
2) Do NOT take your mare's beau with you. Even if she doesn't suffer from separation anxiety it does not mean that he will not scream constantly everytime you leave him and she will not stick her head in the air and listen and absolutely refuse to listen to you.
3) God gave people necks. These necks enable us to look UP and in the direction we are going. Riding around staring at your horse's neck ensures the fact that you have absolutely NO idea of where you are in the arena.
4) If you were taught how to do half halts when you were a child, remember they were taught for a reason. You only have yourself to blame if your horse falls through every change of direction and transition if you do not sit them on their hocks.
5) Just because you can work brilliantly at home do not be lulled into a false sense of security. You still have to RIDE.
6) It is a really stupid thing to do to wear your new boots for the first time at a competition. If you wear them before you would realise that they are really not supporting your ankle and are great at making you feel as though you are flapping about in a pair of wellies.
7) Although your new swan neck spurs are awesome at home, do not expect the same result using a pair of titchy standard ones when out at competition.
8) Putting your stirrups up 2 holes won't actually do you any favours - you have managed perfectly well to ride with them down at a reasonable length - dressage is not the Grand National, and you won't get marks for having your knees by your ears.
9) Although you may think it is a good idea to put show shine on your horse's mane, remember that this WILL transfer to the reins if the horse has a long mane.
10) Although you do it for fun, you really SHOULD ride to the best of your ability at all times - giggling your way around and not trying just because you don't think you are in with a chance anyway is for losers.
I have NO idea how we did! Suffice to say that gorgeous outline we have been achieving was left at home I have vids but the quality is not good and not sure how they will upload but will give it a go!
When I have my sheets back I shall share them with you all
Weezy xxx
P.S. My neck now hurts from looking down all the time
P.P.S. I told both judges that I was only in it for fun and to be nice First one did not smile back at the end but the second was giggling too!
Just found out I got 142 for the first and 108 for the second - whatever that means! (Out of 240 and 220 apparently)
2) Do NOT take your mare's beau with you. Even if she doesn't suffer from separation anxiety it does not mean that he will not scream constantly everytime you leave him and she will not stick her head in the air and listen and absolutely refuse to listen to you.
3) God gave people necks. These necks enable us to look UP and in the direction we are going. Riding around staring at your horse's neck ensures the fact that you have absolutely NO idea of where you are in the arena.
4) If you were taught how to do half halts when you were a child, remember they were taught for a reason. You only have yourself to blame if your horse falls through every change of direction and transition if you do not sit them on their hocks.
5) Just because you can work brilliantly at home do not be lulled into a false sense of security. You still have to RIDE.
6) It is a really stupid thing to do to wear your new boots for the first time at a competition. If you wear them before you would realise that they are really not supporting your ankle and are great at making you feel as though you are flapping about in a pair of wellies.
7) Although your new swan neck spurs are awesome at home, do not expect the same result using a pair of titchy standard ones when out at competition.
8) Putting your stirrups up 2 holes won't actually do you any favours - you have managed perfectly well to ride with them down at a reasonable length - dressage is not the Grand National, and you won't get marks for having your knees by your ears.
9) Although you may think it is a good idea to put show shine on your horse's mane, remember that this WILL transfer to the reins if the horse has a long mane.
10) Although you do it for fun, you really SHOULD ride to the best of your ability at all times - giggling your way around and not trying just because you don't think you are in with a chance anyway is for losers.
I have NO idea how we did! Suffice to say that gorgeous outline we have been achieving was left at home I have vids but the quality is not good and not sure how they will upload but will give it a go!
When I have my sheets back I shall share them with you all
Weezy xxx
P.S. My neck now hurts from looking down all the time
P.P.S. I told both judges that I was only in it for fun and to be nice First one did not smile back at the end but the second was giggling too!
Just found out I got 142 for the first and 108 for the second - whatever that means! (Out of 240 and 220 apparently)
