The T&D days have proven to be very successful and this year we have increased the number and included different venues.
- Included in the FULL and JUNIOR membership is one free training test per day when tests are held, subject to availability on a first come, first served basis. Some venues allow only a limited number of tests to be ridden.
- Riders can register for up to 3 tests per day for an additional $10 per test.
- Ground fees of $10 per horse per day apply.
Venues
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Address: 220 Haddrill Road, Baskerville, WA 6069
Two 60 x 20 Arenas Warm up arena to the rear |
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Format
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15 Minutes is allocted to each test in order for a full test to be ridden followed by a chat with the Judge immediately after and perhaps re-ride part of the test during the remainder of the time.
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To encourage members to develop their training with their horse, placings will not be determined for each test. Riders will receive a sheet with the Judge's score and comments for each test ridden, however, no scores or placings will be advertised.
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Video recording of test is available for the nominal fee of $10.
The Swan Valley Dressage Association T&D will be more than an opportunity to ride training tests.
We are inviting some of
It is the aim of the Swan Valley Dressage Association T&D days to provide the opportunity for all riders to discuss their test(s) with the Judges in a relaxed and informal setting and for riders and their families to socialise.
We hope to encourage riders of all levels to gain experience and confidence with their training at the T&D days. Young riders or those with limited experience may, if they choose, be matched with a more experienced mentor rider who will be able to offer them support and advice.
Arena Etiquette
(Based on the EFA Dressage Rule Book 2004)
When using the warm up area at a competition, riders need to be aware that some horses may be quite inexperienced &/or easily upset.
They must always consider the safety of other riders. They must allow riders the opportunity to give their horses the best preparation they can for their tests.
The more progressive gait has priority on both the outer track and in figures ie
1. Canter has priority over walk
2. Trot has priority over walk
keep out of the way of traffic when at halt, mounting, dismounting, adjusting gear or ‘chatting’
riders should pass left shoulder to left shoulder
counter canter has priority over all other gaits
lateral work has priority over normal gaits
Avoid
Passing close to &/or heading straight at other horses
Hitting your horse hard when close to other horses
Accelerating rapidly when in canter when close to other horses
Safety Risk Management for Organisers
riders should remove horses which are upsetting others from the warm up arena
an Official may be asked to request removal of any horses upsetting others
Lower level riders should not disturb the warm up of higher level riders (unwritten ground rule)
