Dressage - saluting?

[Butterbean]

OK probably a dim question but is there a correct arm to use when saluting at the end of a test? I've always saluted with the left (being my non- whip hand) except when eventing (ie no whip) when have used my right. But now been told I should salute with my right, holding whip in left. Does it really matter?

 

[igglepiggle]

I don't think so although if I ever carry a whip I tend to carry it in my left just so I can salute with my right as somehow that feels more correct.

 

[kirstyfk]

I salute with whatever hand my whip is not in and if I have no whip which ever hand comes of the reins first. I haven't really thought about it to be honest. Another reason why I don't do well at dressage

 

[Chex]

I always use my right arm, hadn't thought about it before though

not that I do a lot of dressage!

 

[Partoow]

You are all right .It does not matter which hand so long as it is not the whip carrying hand. Thats the only criteria, men no longer have to remove their hats either .

 

[mat]

but it stil looks nice if they do!

especially if they have helmet hair!!

 

[Tempi]

it dosent matter as long as you dont salute with your whip in your hand.

 

[not_with_it]

I always use my right arm, just comes naturally to me. Probably because i'm right handed!

 

[H-J]

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I always use my right arm, just comes naturally to me. Probably because i'm right handed!

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me too

 

[MrsMagoo]

I think the last test i did, i was soo relieved for it to be over i think i ended up saluting with my reins still in my hand lol...whoops...

 

[MagicMelon]

I don't know what arm I use! I'm trying to think about it now but can't work it out. Never thought about it. Feels more natural to do it with my left though.

 

[star]

i use my left coz i carry my whip in my right.

 

[murphyboywoody]

I use my left hand to salute too! cos i carry my whip in my right hand!!

 

[Mel85]

I use my left, because I'm left handed and saluting with my right would just be weird!!!