First EVER Dressage?

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ElliePippa

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Ok, so i want to take the plunge and do my first ever dressage test...However I have (quite) a few questions for you dressage fanatics
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The class I will be doing is 'Intro A'--

http://www.maccridingclub.co.uk/dressage%20Nov%2009.doc

Where would I get this test from, and is this>>>>

http://www.britishdressage.co.uk/online_...2008-test-sheet

...The test?
Lol, when you get there, do you get called in? Or are there set times for you?
Thankyou so much, I really want it to be a positive experience:)
Thanks
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P.S Are the tests easy to learn??!!!
 
I get my tests from dressagediagrams.org for about £2, you will be given a time for when your test will be, it should say if you need to ring for your time or it may be put on their website. They can be easy to learn, but if you dont think you will remember it you can have it called.
 
You have to book in for the dressage in this case by post before the 18th November then you call for your time on the 20th November on the number provided. When you get there warm up as normal and try and find out who is the person with the time before yours then you know when she goes in you are next. Some competitions have a person calling out the next person and some don’t but it is up to you to know when you are due in.

You will be fine and yes i think that is the test. Good luck.
 
Yes, that looks like the right test. As others have said you ring for your times a few days before and you will usually be told your number as well and you need to have a little holder to attach the number to your bridle or numnah (tack shops sell them). When you arrive the running order is usually pinned up somewhere so you can check the numbers of the people just before you and look out for them in the warm up as there isn't always someone to call you in.

I learn tests by 'walking and trotting' round the living room floor in an imaginary arena - works for me!

Good luck and have fun!
 
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