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I will admit now that I know nothing about dressage and have never done a test in my life. But the little I do know suggests that it is all about the schooling and the harmony between horse and rider.
Why then do so so many people ride tests in flashes or grackles!?! They aren't allowed in flat showing classes!
The reason I am asking is because someone had put up a post about all their successes at the weekend with various different ponies and horses and every single one of them is wearing a flash or a grackle.
Is it just the new fashion trend? Is it how judges know who is who - like in showing when teams have their own browband or tweed made up so you can't mistake them!?
Why then do so so many people ride tests in flashes or grackles!?! They aren't allowed in flat showing classes!
The reason I am asking is because someone had put up a post about all their successes at the weekend with various different ponies and horses and every single one of them is wearing a flash or a grackle.
Is it just the new fashion trend? Is it how judges know who is who - like in showing when teams have their own browband or tweed made up so you can't mistake them!?