Whats the best way to learn a dressage test?

[benson21]

When I was riding, I always had someone calling my test for me, so never a problem. BUT.....in driving you are not allowed a caller!!!! So, I am now getting worried I will forget the test and make even more of an idiot of myself!!! So, any tips on how to remember it!!

 

[SCMSL]

Well, my method is absolutely ridiculous but it works. I am the worst at remembering tests and I found the most fool proof method is to draw an arena on the floor (I use chalk) with letters and everything and then just "ride" the test without the horse!

 

[milliepops]

Yep, I often find myself trotting around the living room. And also find drawing out the pattern a few times on a white board or scrap paper helps me to visualise it better - see where the symmetries are etc).

 

[Orangehorse]

I don't know if you can get download driving tests- but I found putting my dressage test on a player, taking a piece of paper with the letters marked on, and going for a long walk with the dog, whilst listening to the test over and over again is a good method. I can learn two tests like this with no problem.

 

[dollymix]

I draw the arena out on a piece of paper, with markers etc and use a pencil to repeatedly draw the route, speaking outloud the transitions (i.e A Working trot)

You can then rub out the pencil and do this over and over until you get it.

 

[Polos Mum]

Visualise it as much as possible, if you like drawings - draw it on paper, if you do actions walk round and round your living room, if sound works best talk it out loud every time your in the car by yourself.
I like to 'walk' it personally as I can remember better that way

Good luck!