Dressage Judging - did you know ...

[Llwyncwn]

Went judge training yesterday. Just a little snippet I learnt ... if your horse becomes vocal during his test, this could well be reflected in your collective's under 'submission' ! Thought you might like to know

 

[mat]

seems a bit harsh!

 

[Judie]

Which test were you judge training for - was it Andrew Gardner M63?

 

[Llwyncwn]

I was pretty amazed myself. List 2a Judge told me that if your horse is calling that he is not listening to rider therefore horse is not altogether submissive.

 

[Llwyncwn]

No, Andrew was judging today. I was with Sandra Bartholemew judging N32 (?) E41 & E50. Didnt sit in today on medium up as had friend with me and wanted to watch my trainer.

 

[Thistle]

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I was pretty amazed myself. List 2a Judge told me that if your horse is calling that he is not listening to rider therefore horse is not altogether submissive.

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Fair enough I suppose

 

[Butterbean]

Blimey, thank goodness I had a friendly judge at our last dressage (only unaff prelim!) - Brooklyn decided he was lonely & he's a bit insecure so he whinnied for about 50% of the test. Can understand the reasoning so will just have to get B a bit braver in future.