For my initial assessments I created two Radar Graphs: one for base or core KSA and one for lateral work which I’ve added in here. I changed some of the elements from the documents Jane sent to me, to suit where the partnership is at the moment e.g. I added in turn on the forehand...
2 Key Words from this lesson:1. Neck2. Hindleg We ran through the test once for Pickering Grange tomorrow (Trailblazers 1st Round Qualifier – BD Novice Test 24 (Rev 2016)), which Jane made comments on accuracy and arena craft….. Need to carry this through to the actual test with me, especially the way I ‘present’ the...
3 biggest things to take away from this first lesson:1. Tempo2. Contact3. Corners Proprioceptors in left foot need turning on. Ride with just the left stirrup for a short while, from time to time, to switch on. Walking warm up. Figures of 8 in 10m circles along one side of the arena. Using the outside aids...
Date: 10 February 2023 Affiliation BD PETPLAN AREA FESTIVAL Venue: Solihull Riding Club Section: Bronze Test: Novice 23 Overall Score: 62.43% Judge (C) Donn Collins Score: 64.37% Judge (B) T Kazmi Score: 61.67% Judge (H) Suzie Douglas-Osborn Score: 61.25% Judge’s comments – Donn Collins (C): “Promising canter but trot needs more elasticity and freedom with...
Date: 4 February 2023 Affiliation BD REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Venue: Onley Grounds EC Section: Silver Test: P 17A Overall Score: 63.62% Judge (C) Joyce Wood Score: 62.07% Judge (B) Lise Roberts Score: 64.65% Judge (H) Keri Bates Score: 64.14% 9th Judge’s comments – Joyce Wood (C): “Lovely paces but looked a little tight...
Date: 27 January 2023 Affiliation BD PETPLAN AREA FESTIVAL Venue: Vale View Equestrian Section: Bronze Test: Novice 23 Overall Score: 62.99% Judge (C) Sandra Smith Score: 63.33% Judge (B) S Marshall Score: 63.54% Judge (H) Jane Ellis Score: 62.08% Judge’s comments – Sandra Smith (C): “A horse with ability. A pity about the loss of...
Great evening held at the Rugby Club, lovely company sitting with Amy, Molly, Beth, Helen and Nicola. Was awarded three trophies this year!
Date: 30 December 2022 Affiliation British Dressage Venue: Swallowfield EC Section: Bronze Test: Novice 23 Score: 68.19% Judge Jo Swain Placing: 2nd Judge’s comments: “Super horse with correct paces. You can now develop some more energy in the medium trot. Sometimes flexed to the left on the right rein, but lots to like. Well done.”
Date: 27 November 2022 Affiliation British Dressage Venue: Newbold Verdon EC Section: Bronze Test: Novice 23 Score: 65.83% Judge T Lovegrove Placing: 1st Judge’s comments: “Nicely forwards with active paces. Need to take weight on the hind leg to lift shoulder for the medium work and needs to develop the straightness in canter for the...
Date: 11 November 2022 Affiliation British Dressage Venue: Onley Grounds EC Section: Silver Test: P.19 Score: 68.33% Judge Keri Bates Placing: 1st Judge’s comments: “A fluent test. Would like to see him take more weight behind and work into an uphill balance to up the marks as he tends to fall onto the shoulders in...