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BestofPrincess · 03-07-2005, 08:12 AM

Well I got to take my 9month prego mare to her last show till she foals! Our first time doing Novice D dressage test, which I think is techniquly higher than training level 3 and 4 but lower than first level. Any ways we got 63.5%, which was good, sence that was the first time i've cantered her in a long time. She got 8's on gaits and impulsion, well here what you all proubley want to hear, why i was embarised......
After the test the judge gives her coments, and she said that on one of my crosses across the diaginal that it was the best one she saw all day

( i was one of the last rides in the day too.), then she said untill you got to the corner, and you cut it short, then i explanded to her it is harder with a very prego mare.........she said she under stood that at the trot..... but at the walk, she should be able to do that...

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I almost died.... man did I feel dumb. And one comment she said to me was that my horse seems like a very willing horse, and she'd proubley go deep in the corners if i just ask..... which saddly is true....
But on a good note, i think Princess (my mare) got the highest score on her submission ever of an 7, and the comment with it was "could stay rounder in frame", other than me messing up, we need to work on our right lead canter, however thats also when my hip tried to pop out so that also might be my fault

....... so hopefully i should get pics soon, but i had to share with you all my stupidity..... it was great

mustang_dodger · 03-07-2005, 08:18 AM

sounds like you had fun and learned a little at the same time too. i like it when the judges give you tips at the end of your ride. my friend is a judge and she judges my other friend's schooling shows. jen helps us out a lot after she has judged the class. she told me once that i would have won my hunter under saddle seat if i would have had my stirrups a little more and would have had the right bridle on the horse. well good luck at your next show.

CowGirlUp1833 · 03-07-2005, 08:22 AM

I wouldn't be embarassed about that at all! Dressage tests (well, all showing actually) is a learning experience. It sounds like overall you did good. Be proud of that and practice the weaker points for next time!

cassidy · 03-07-2005, 09:18 AM

hey that doesnt sound so embarrassing it could have been a million times worse

glad you didnt blame it on the pony though that shows your a good rider an know that you have to work at things too

good job an keep up the good work an good luck with the foal!

BestofPrincess · 03-07-2005, 09:48 AM

no it was embarrassing because i know to go deep in the corners....

mustang_dodger · 03-07-2005, 04:21 PM

don't worry i've done the same thing at shows too.

madvoice · 03-08-2005, 02:14 AM

Don't be embarrassed. Without feedback you'll never know how to improve

I'm surprised that you're allowed to ride your mare so far into her pregnancy. Here in Australia after about 6-7 months you're pretty much disqualified if the judges found out of course.

BestofPrincess · 03-08-2005, 04:27 AM

here it doesnt really matter, there was some one who was ridding her mare at a dressage show a month before her due date

Cool Time 84 · 03-08-2005, 04:48 AM

Here in 4H you're not allowed to so a pregnant mare at all undersaddle. But in Opens it doesnt matter much around here.

BestofPrincess · 03-08-2005, 04:51 AM

Ya the show we where at was basicly open and we had 4 prego mares there, mine a tb and two friesians, and daniel the prego percharon gelding

03-07-2005, 08:12 AM	#1
BestofPrincess Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: USA MD Posts: 5,173 Images: 575 Blog Entries: 14	embarrassed Well I got to take my 9month prego mare to her last show till she foals! Our first time doing Novice D dressage test, which I think is techniquly higher than training level 3 and 4 but lower than first level. Any ways we got 63.5%, which was good, sence that was the first time i've cantered her in a long time. She got 8's on gaits and impulsion, well here what you all proubley want to hear, why i was embarised...... After the test the judge gives her coments, and she said that on one of my crosses across the diaginal that it was the best one she saw all day ( i was one of the last rides in the day too.), then she said untill you got to the corner, and you cut it short, then i explanded to her it is harder with a very prego mare.........she said she under stood that at the trot..... but at the walk, she should be able to do that... , I almost died.... man did I feel dumb. And one comment she said to me was that my horse seems like a very willing horse, and she'd proubley go deep in the corners if i just ask..... which saddly is true.... But on a good note, i think Princess (my mare) got the highest score on her submission ever of an 7, and the comment with it was "could stay rounder in frame", other than me messing up, we need to work on our right lead canter, however thats also when my hip tried to pop out so that also might be my fault ....... so hopefully i should get pics soon, but i had to share with you all my stupidity..... it was great __________________ 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

03-07-2005, 08:18 AM	#2
mustang_dodger Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Illinios Posts: 17,124 Images: 459	sounds like you had fun and learned a little at the same time too. i like it when the judges give you tips at the end of your ride. my friend is a judge and she judges my other friend's schooling shows. jen helps us out a lot after she has judged the class. she told me once that i would have won my hunter under saddle seat if i would have had my stirrups a little more and would have had the right bridle on the horse. well good luck at your next show. __________________ Proud owner of Smart Devil a registered appendix, registered paint mare Eye's White Feather, and a breeding stock paint filly Firefly. I HAVE BEEN SPLATTED TWICE!

03-07-2005, 08:22 AM	#3
CowGirlUp1833 Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Holland Lake Shore, West Michigan Posts: 16,437 Images: 400 Blog Entries: 35	I wouldn't be embarassed about that at all! Dressage tests (well, all showing actually) is a learning experience. It sounds like overall you did good. Be proud of that and practice the weaker points for next time! __________________ www.Equine-Endeavors.com

03-07-2005, 09:18 AM	#4
cassidy Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Location: england - its sunny sometimes honest! Posts: 21,574 Images: 820	hey that doesnt sound so embarrassing it could have been a million times worse glad you didnt blame it on the pony though that shows your a good rider an know that you have to work at things too good job an keep up the good work an good luck with the foal! __________________ May your life be like toilet paper - Long and useful A horse doesn't care how much you know until he knows how much you care. - Pat Parelli http://www.freewebs.com/linz88055/myprofile.htm

03-07-2005, 09:48 AM	#5
BestofPrincess Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: USA MD Posts: 5,173 Images: 575 Blog Entries: 14	no it was embarrassing because i know to go deep in the corners.... __________________ 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

03-07-2005, 04:21 PM	#6
mustang_dodger Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Illinios Posts: 17,124 Images: 459	don't worry i've done the same thing at shows too. __________________ Proud owner of Smart Devil a registered appendix, registered paint mare Eye's White Feather, and a breeding stock paint filly Firefly. I HAVE BEEN SPLATTED TWICE!

03-08-2005, 02:14 AM	#7
madvoice Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Location: Humpty Doo, Northern Territory, Australia Posts: 9,693 Images: 281	Don't be embarrassed. Without feedback you'll never know how to improve I'm surprised that you're allowed to ride your mare so far into her pregnancy. Here in Australia after about 6-7 months you're pretty much disqualified if the judges found out of course. __________________ Sep 1997 - 15 Jan 2006 ~Fry Baby I'll Miss You~ I'm not a complete idiot.. Some parts are missing I'm dodging snowballs

03-08-2005, 04:27 AM	#8
BestofPrincess Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: USA MD Posts: 5,173 Images: 575 Blog Entries: 14	here it doesnt really matter, there was some one who was ridding her mare at a dressage show a month before her due date __________________ 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

03-08-2005, 04:48 AM	#9
Cool Time 84 Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Posts: 6,024 Images: 849 Blog Entries: 2	Here in 4H you're not allowed to so a pregnant mare at all undersaddle. But in Opens it doesnt matter much around here. __________________ *LUCKY B RANCH* http://www.freewebs.com/luckybranch/index.htm *STOP = Spin Tires On Pavement!*

03-08-2005, 04:51 AM	#10
BestofPrincess Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: USA MD Posts: 5,173 Images: 575 Blog Entries: 14	Ya the show we where at was basicly open and we had 4 prego mares there, mine a tb and two friesians, and daniel the prego percharon gelding __________________ 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