Preparing For Your First Dressage Show

So, you are ready for your first dressage show. First, you should pick a small show for your very first show experience. The test you choose should be simple for your horse and yourself. You should always be schooling a level above what you decide to show. This way it is a pleasant experience for both yourself and your horse. To prepare for your test, get a copy of the current USEF or FEI tests. You will want to run through the test a few times so that you know how it rides. You will want to make sure you do not practice it too many times, otherwise your horse may anticipate the upcoming movements. When you ride your test, be as accurate as possible. This will help your score go up. The movement begins when your shoulder hits the letter, you may have a reader call yo View the rest of this article