Dressage reader - Is this cheeky?

[Alimac19]

Hi, I'm fairly new to competitive dressage and only done local ones where I've had a reader as I've known someone there. However I have a dressage test on Thursday (Prelim & Novice) somewhere where I havn't done a test before. I have no backup team so will be travelling alone (not unusual). I really do prefer to have a reader as I feel much more confident this way and don't know if I'll remember both tests!!! Do you think it's really cheeky of me to ring and ask the venue if they could possibly provide a reader (anyone will do) or is it even cheekier to ask someone when I get there if they would be so kind as to read for me? Is this very unusual?!?!?

 

[Snowysadude]

When I go to BD events (to watch!) I have been asked to read by riders a few times and dont mind at all (as I am normally there to read for a friend anyway!). Its always worth asking, the worst someone can say is no!

 

[jack9]

dont ask you dont get....!!!

your in cheshire (as am i) id offer to do it for you except im utter rubbish at it

 

[Booboos]

Best thing is to go there and ask around. Have a copy of the tests with you, as your reader might not and if you see anyone reading for another rider, ask them if they will do it for you. I am always on my own and often have to rely on other people being kind enough to read (I also read for anyone who needs it). It is worth learning the test a little bit just in case though, as some people find reading stressful (in case they get it wrong) and would rather not do it. Where are you competing? Maybe someone from one here will also be at the venue?

 

[Alimac19]

Thanks for the replys, all positive. I thought this might be the case but didn't really know. I can mostly remember the test but prefer a reader to keep me focused otherwise I think more about what I've just done that what I'm about to do! The venue is Beaver Hall this Thursday so if anyone's going it woul dbe great to hear from you. This is also my first Novice test so a bit apprehensive.

 

[Ludi-doodi]

I ended up reading for several people recently at an event, and someone actually asked me if I was 'provided' by venue reading for anyone who wanted to. I did jokingly say it costs a fiver per read! As someone else said, if you don't ask you don't get. I've collared people before now. Best thing to do is get there a little early and spot someone who's reading (usually they're the one with the tests under their arm!) and have a friendly chat with them outside the arena rather than hoping that the person before you had a reader and expecting them to do you too!