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Post by fimacg on Oct 4, 2009 16:21:24 GMT
Did my tests at the weekend and whislt it wasn't one of our better efforts I can't complain as I haven't really done any flatwork schooling for about 3 months as my lessons have concentrated on getting Brave jumping. But one of the judges comments made me laugh out loud.
The movement was Between F & A Working canter right KEH Working Canter.
Judges comment - "Wrong strike off, counter canter through out very difficult but not required".
In my defence I did think we had the wrong strike off but Brave settled into a rythym quickly and was so reluctant to go forward his legs were totally underneath him and even glancing down I couldn't see and he is very balanced in counter canter on both reins.
Final comment from the judge was also very nice and she obviously liked Brave. but 54% isn;t our best effort by a long way but given the gale force winds and the fact we were somewhere new, with no flatwork schooling for 3 months I have no complaints.
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Post by fleabitten on Oct 4, 2009 17:22:59 GMT
Well done for doing it anyway! I tend to head into a dressage test with no practice beforehand anyway so whatever it ends up with is how i basically ride regularly lol!!
I have trouble getting balance on the right (correct) leg, let alone getting a nice balance on the wrong leg, so youre doing really well with him ;D
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Post by dannyboy on Oct 4, 2009 21:27:12 GMT
I love the way you had a laugh at the judges comments and aren't taking it all too seriously!!
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Post by racaille on Oct 5, 2009 5:23:46 GMT
He he Fi! I always love your attitude to shows: chalk it all up to experience. It's very healthy! Well done Brave for not throwing a wobbly in the wind, anyhow!
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Post by bonnyben on Oct 5, 2009 10:31:10 GMT
You have gotta look at the positives haven't you?  A balanced counter canter in such a young horse is pretty amazing. And the fact he was somewhere new and behaved so well in appalling conditions is even more amazing.  Well done... ;D Is H still riding Chompy? I have lost touch with being away so long.  |
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Post by fimacg on Oct 5, 2009 15:05:00 GMT
yes H is still riding Chompy, she's getting busier at college no which means I also get to ride him more which I have to admit I am very happy about.
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Post by florence on Oct 5, 2009 18:55:28 GMT
I wish I could be as objective with you when it comes to things like that. One comment I hate (having been given it and having had to write it many times for judges) is "lots to like". Why say that and then not actually say what they do like? Patronising.
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Post by duckles on Oct 5, 2009 20:49:56 GMT
I had to laugh at that comment, the judge had a sense of humour. I think your score is pretty good considering the unasked for counter canter (which must have brought the average down) and the lack of flatwork practice. I know I wouldn't try a test without extensive (though not necessarily productive) practice.
Florence: I was interested in your reaction to the comment 'lots to like' - I suppose it is patronising. I used to hate 'good effort' or 'well tried' unless accompanied by a really good score.
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Post by fimacg on Oct 6, 2009 7:54:56 GMT
I also hate well tried - I think of it as a euphemism for 'Bl***y awful - but at least you entered"
"lots to like" I think of they like the horse, but it might have been naughty or fell apart in all canters etc
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Post by brigadier on Oct 6, 2009 10:12:05 GMT
Sounds bloomin awful conditions for a test anyhow so just being there was brilliant!!!!!
When I started dressage I really struggled with recognising canter strike off- its sounds so basic now but it really does depend on the horse and if it can balance well its tricky- I would recommend you start work on counter canter with him so that you develop the knack of recognising it- it worked for me and Brave is obviously up to it!! Another trick is to glance at the inside shoulder- it should always lead slightly in true canter.
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