taking new horse to dressage for first time on grass

[catherine22]

I took my new horse to kingston maurwood dressage (in an arena) last weekend and its the first time shes been out in years she was very good but was a bit nappy towards the gate.
This weekend I am going to my local riding club dressage which is on grass and therefore not enclosed

which i am slightly worried about as she can be very highly strung.

Would it be advisable/ ok to give her a tiny bit of sedalin before riding to take the edge off her? as obv i'll have no martingale/only a snaffle to hold her if she does play up. She may be completely fine but am a bit wary of the unknown

also she is being shod tomorrow do you think i should get stud holes put in the shoes for the dressage or not worry? As far as i know she hasnt had studs in before (altho she did BSJA years ago so may have done) or just leave her without?

Sorry, that was longer than i thought, glass of wine for you if you finished it

 

[Maisy]

No advice I am afraid, but good luck!

The only time I have ever used Sedalin, it had no effect at all - I have seen better effects with Rock Rose or Rescue Remedy.

 

[Lou23]

Global herbs do a calmer and there is another one called so kalm made by equine america, my friend prefers the global herbs one and you can compete using either of these. You can get then from local tack shops