debsflo
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daughter has a 15hh mare talented at dressage.is it worth us registering british dressage or sticking to unaffiliated classes.would be interested to know pros and cons.
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maletto
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From what I know... (not very much 
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pros: consistent level of judging, well run competitions, better prize money, higher standard of competition
cons: expensive, higher standard of competition!
)pros: consistent level of judging, well run competitions, better prize money, higher standard of competition
cons: expensive, higher standard of competition!
Louby
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As Maletto says really.
If your daughter is doing well at unafilliated as in consistant mid 60's and you want a better level of competition then go for it. Some RC standards are pretty bad, no disrespect meant at all as I too competed at RC level but the standards do vary massively. Why not go to watch a couple of affilliated to see before committing to it.
Have fun
If your daughter is doing well at unafilliated as in consistant mid 60's and you want a better level of competition then go for it. Some RC standards are pretty bad, no disrespect meant at all as I too competed at RC level but the standards do vary massively. Why not go to watch a couple of affilliated to see before committing to it.
Have fun
trendybraincell
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What level does your daughter compete at in unaffiliated? If its prelim then you can compete BD at prelim without registering horse or rider, you will just have to compete in the Open section. This is how I started, it will give you an idea before paying out!
coss
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points are not given out until novice level- unless you consistently gain marks ofr 60%+ at novice then becoming affiliated won't' gain much :-\
Divasmum
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It is certainly worth joining. In addition to better judging, the chance to qualify for championships etc you also get the chance to do regional activities. These include byrds (for under 25s) and adult ones. They run training and camps and the chance to compete for your region at the inter-regionals. All great experience. I would say definately affiliate.
Abbeygale
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As others have said you can do prelim without registering horse or rider - so go along and have a go
Otherwise you can buy tickets if she is doing novice or more - so you can just have a go before you spend your money.
Personally, I think its worth it - definitely on the more consistent judging. If she is doing prelim, I think you can go along and qualify for the pet plan area festivals without being registered, but you would need to register to actually go to the area festivals.
Good luck
Otherwise you can buy tickets if she is doing novice or more - so you can just have a go before you spend your money.
Personally, I think its worth it - definitely on the more consistent judging. If she is doing prelim, I think you can go along and qualify for the pet plan area festivals without being registered, but you would need to register to actually go to the area festivals.
Good luck
debsflo
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thanks will definatley look at prelim without registering to see and our local venue does both so can see the difference.