Which prelim test for beginners?

[horseywelsh]

We are running a pony/riding club camp next month and everyone has to do a dressage test on the last day. Alot of the members have never done a dressage test before and find the thought of one daunting. Which prelim do you think would be best for first timers (needs to be easy to remember and nice to ride)?

Also for the younger children they do a walk trot instead of a prelim, again which would be easiest intro A or intro B?

Any thoughts would be useful, i'm dressage minded and enjoy complicated tests so probably not the nest person to choose.
Thanks

 

[Woody78]

Prelim 1, i would have thought but I am afraid I have no idea on the walk trot tests.

Could you not find a nice person to be a volunteer reader for those whose nerves could cause memory loss?

 

[horseywelsh]

yes there will be someone who will read so people have that option.

 

[JenniferB]

Prelim 1 or 4 I reckon, nice and simple!

 

[monkeybum13]

prelim 1 is the easiest to remember and its quite short so ideal for beginners, i wish them all luck!!

i cannot help with the walk and trot, sorry, how about a pc walk and trot? you can get these off www.pcuk.org

 

[horseywelsh]

thanks everyone - think i'll go for prelim 1 then, glad it's short as we have 40 having a go.

still need to decide on the walk trot test??? (that needs to be shortish too as some will still be on the lead rein - don't want mum and dads running out of puff)

 

[horseywelsh]

monkeybum13 - thanks for the pc link, shall have a look on there, didn't realise they did their own tests.

 

[natzsaunders]

Ive always done intro A. N ive found it easy to do and remember.

 

[burtie]

Agree prelim 1 is a nice easy one.

 

[Eventer96]

I reckon prelim 1 or 7

all depends on horse and rider really, good luck x

 

[Forget_Me_Not]

I think prelim 7 is really nice. Much perfer it over the 4. I like the fact there is lots of large around the area and you canter out of a 20m circle which is easier. The walk is straight across from b to e instead of the half 10m circle left and then right which is hard!!

 

[titch]

Prelim 1,4 and 7 are the easiest IMO