Dressage judging

[Box_Of_Frogs]

I did it. I survived my first ever judging at a really friendly local competition venue where the YOs really believe in encouraging new dressage judges. Not earth shattering - just Intro A and Prelim 4 - felt like at least Grand Prix level!!! No disgruntled competitor let my tyres down, sprayed graffiti on the car or threw their coffee over me so either they're all incredibly well behaved or I left before anyone recognised me. Hope I was fair and constructive to everyone. I had a lovely, experienced writer and plenty of coffee to keep the -6C morning temperature at bay! Hope they ask me back!!!

Pointless post really - just wanted to thank my YO for encouraging me, believing in me and giving so much of her time, and the competition YOs for their readiness to give new judges a start. I'll sleep well tonight!

 

[YorksG]

Well done

More nerve wracking than competing then?

 

[Divasmum]

Well done. As a humble writer I admire those who take the plunge!

 

[PucciNPoni]

Heck, I'm aspiring to go and write for someone someday...maybe that's what I should be doing now that I'm horseless (temporarily horseless, I hope!). Congratulations!

 

[Divasmum]

PucciNPoni it is really worth writing. Especially if you a currently horseless. Affiliated and unaffiliated are usually crying out for writers.

 

[PucciNPoni]

I will start by practicing writing rhythm.....

But I know two people who judge occasionally so I will ask them if I can scribe for them. Unless there's a better way to go about getting to write?

(sorry to hijak)

 

[Divasmum]

If you want to write just contact your local show centre and riding clubs. They usually need people. Where in the country are you PucciNPoni as someone may be able to point you in the right direction?

 

[MissMincePie&Brandy]

I love writing for the judge. You learn so much and understand how accuracy is the key to a good test. Most judges are brilliant, and make it an absolute joy for you to work with them, but I wrote for one judge who mumbled and I got really stressed and flustered that time.