baleofhay
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Its my first ever dressage test on Saturday ( I am 47!!) What are your best tips for staying calm and in control???? Any advise welcome please!!!!
First Dressage Test
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1275gta
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Have a large glass of somthing strong if your not driving, I did my first one at 40, my other tip is to get someone to call the test for you even if you know it inside out, cause I find once in the arena I forget everything.
SecretSquirrell379
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Rescue Remedy, it really helps me. I now smile during tests, its taken a year though!! I actually laughed during my last one when my girl decided that the tap on the bum I gave her was not needed and gave me a 2 finger salute with her back legs!!!
Relax and enjoy it, its meant to be fun. Are you going with friends??
Relax and enjoy it, its meant to be fun. Are you going with friends??
Colleen_Miss_Tom
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I have my first one in over 8 years and madams first ever under saddle outing this sunday .
Should be fun
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Good luck, I am sure you will be fine, Would you like to swap horses ??
Should be fun
Good luck, I am sure you will be fine, Would you like to swap horses ??
baleofhay
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Thanks , I was not going to have a caller but every one has advised me to have one so I will . Would love a stiff Brandy before hand but may have to drive so not a good idea. Any more advise more than welcome Thanks very much
smiffyimp
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Dont forget to breathe! Sounds daft I know, but it will keep you calm and keep pony calm. I did my first one on my then 4yo - first ridden outing - nearly ended up on the judges knee, it was quite amusing
Enjoy it!
eggs
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Another vote for having a caller and a swig of Rescue Remedy.
On a more general front: make sure you allow yourself plenty of time so you are not rushed, know your test even though you have a caller, make sure you have the correct tack/outfit so no last minute panic changes and remember to smile!
Hope you have a great day.
PS If you were riding my horse I would also suggest superglueing yourself to the saddle !!!
On a more general front: make sure you allow yourself plenty of time so you are not rushed, know your test even though you have a caller, make sure you have the correct tack/outfit so no last minute panic changes and remember to smile!
Hope you have a great day.
PS If you were riding my horse I would also suggest superglueing yourself to the saddle !!!
toteymote
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I would say have a caller too. I did my first one last sunday and was so glad I had a caller in case as I forgot the whole thing when i got into the arena! I would get there early too so you're not not in a mad flap to get ready and warmed up! Good luck
toteymote
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Oh no my new siggy is huge!
SecretSquirrell379
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breathing is very important!! I used to forget to breath all the time, ditto plenty of time to get there, take a flask of tea and some nibbles and don't forget the Rescue Remedy
Good Luck
Good Luck