dressage people....help

Friesiangirl · 01-10-2006, 03:54 PM

what is required in a schooling show?

Thanks loads

BestofPrincess · 01-10-2006, 03:55 PM

like tack, clothing, what you need to do, what you need to know?

Friesiangirl · 01-10-2006, 03:58 PM

all of it lol, yes, i am new to dressage....! LMAO

Cara · 01-10-2006, 04:10 PM

I really reccomend the book Dressage from A to X (by Barbara Burkhardt). It's excellent - as in it explains everything about dressage and showing very well. No training methods or anything, but when you're done with it you'll know exaclty how Dressage (like the levels and such) works and exaclty what's expected of you and your horse at each level.

Shannon · 01-10-2006, 04:18 PM

I just might have to pick up that book....I've never really understood all that jibber jabber

Cara · 01-10-2006, 04:20 PM

yeah, it's great...it really does cover everything you'll find in the competitive world, even if you're just doing schooling shows or higher levels.

Friesiangirl · 01-10-2006, 04:27 PM

thanks!!! I'll have to pick it up!

PoochtheMighty · 01-10-2006, 04:58 PM

Just a few hints from a novice perspective-

Even if it says coats aren't required, wear a coat. It shows respect for the judge. Braid your horse, too, unless it specifies NOT to. Avoid polo wraps and boots, they are usually illegal in schooling shows too. Um... relax, breathe, and go in there like you are schooling your horse- it is a SCHOOLING show. I know that it's been said many times but seriously, take it easy and have fun.

Good luck.

Friesiangirl · 01-10-2006, 05:03 PM

thanks!!!! i will remember that!

littlecelticpony · 01-10-2006, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PoochtheMighty

Just a few hints from a novice perspective-

Even if it says coats aren't required, wear a coat. It shows respect for the judge. Braid your horse, too, unless it specifies NOT to. Avoid polo wraps and boots, they are usually illegal in schooling shows too. Um... relax, breathe, and go in there like you are schooling your horse- it is a SCHOOLING show. I know that it's been said many times but seriously, take it easy and have fun.

Good luck.

Aaaaameeennn. Even when it's hot out - just don't put your jacket on until you're riding into the arena. Paints such a better picture, plus, at bigger shows...it looks nicer in the photos, too.

01-10-2006, 03:54 PM	#1
Friesiangirl Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 9,507 Images: 179 Blog Entries: 22	dressage people....help what is required in a schooling show? Thanks loads __________________ I cannot be expected to think wihtout a good powerbar and some coffee. Stargate Fans Unite.

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BestofPrincess Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: USA MD Posts: 5,175 Images: 575 Blog Entries: 14	like tack, clothing, what you need to do, what you need to know? __________________ tjitske you never deserved to lose a foal 5/31/05 dolly we pray for you and your lost foal 7/26/05 Duct tape is the new glue

01-10-2006, 03:58 PM	#3
Friesiangirl Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 9,507 Images: 179 Blog Entries: 22	all of it lol, yes, i am new to dressage....! LMAO __________________ I cannot be expected to think wihtout a good powerbar and some coffee. Stargate Fans Unite.

01-10-2006, 04:10 PM	#4
Cara Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: California Posts: 3,736 Images: 27	I really reccomend the book Dressage from A to X (by Barbara Burkhardt). It's excellent - as in it explains everything about dressage and showing very well. No training methods or anything, but when you're done with it you'll know exaclty how Dressage (like the levels and such) works and exaclty what's expected of you and your horse at each level. __________________ ~It Depends~ Cara ~ http://dressagecowgrl.blogspot.com ~

01-10-2006, 04:18 PM	#5
Shannon Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 6,705 Images: 933 Blog Entries: 62	I just might have to pick up that book....I've never really understood all that jibber jabber __________________ Member of the HGS 20 Pound Club... Start weight: 133 Goal Weight: 103 Current Weight: 115

01-10-2006, 04:20 PM	#6
Cara Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: California Posts: 3,736 Images: 27	yeah, it's great...it really does cover everything you'll find in the competitive world, even if you're just doing schooling shows or higher levels. __________________ ~It Depends~ Cara ~ http://dressagecowgrl.blogspot.com ~

01-10-2006, 04:27 PM	#7
Friesiangirl Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 9,507 Images: 179 Blog Entries: 22	thanks!!! I'll have to pick it up! __________________ I cannot be expected to think wihtout a good powerbar and some coffee. Stargate Fans Unite.

01-10-2006, 04:58 PM	#8
PoochtheMighty Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2003 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,466 Images: 37 Blog Entries: 21	Just a few hints from a novice perspective- Even if it says coats aren't required, wear a coat. It shows respect for the judge. Braid your horse, too, unless it specifies NOT to. Avoid polo wraps and boots, they are usually illegal in schooling shows too. Um... relax, breathe, and go in there like you are schooling your horse- it is a SCHOOLING show. I know that it's been said many times but seriously, take it easy and have fun. Good luck. __________________ "When bestride him, I soar; I am a hawk." Shakespeare

01-10-2006, 05:03 PM	#9
Friesiangirl Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 9,507 Images: 179 Blog Entries: 22	thanks!!!! i will remember that! __________________ I cannot be expected to think wihtout a good powerbar and some coffee. Stargate Fans Unite.

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