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sazzlepants71
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 United Kingdom
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 Posted - 25 Sep 2008 : 08:17:19 AM
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  hi , wondered if i could pick the brains of some knowledgeable dressage riders out there!
i am due to enter my first dressage competition on the 5th october ( just sent entry off)!
were is the best place to download /buy up to date tests?
also , bits that are dressage'legal'...
at the moment he is in a happy mouth straight bar , dont think they wilol accept that somehow!
any one recommend a bit for a 'mouthy' arab? i did previously ride him in a french link which is right size etc, but he was very fussy with it were'as the happy mouth he doesnt throw the head at all ,
dilema!
thanks all!!! xx
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joanna_piana
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 25 Sep 2008 : 08:24:24 AM
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I think I ordered all my tests of the BHS site if memory serves me. They come in a folder and are laminated which is very handy. You can order all the prelim ones or all novice ones or both. As to bits i'm not sure as have only ever used a snaffle so can't help with that one but again i'm sure it will say on the bhs site.
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GemS
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Posted - 25 Sep 2008 : 08:38:37 AM
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Hi
Just wanted to say good luck for your first test. I am also due to enter my first dressage competition on Oct 5th, sat at work now learning the test!
Sorry that was no help but Good Luck and enjoy it.
Gem & April
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peg
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 25 Sep 2008 : 08:50:37 AM
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Hi Sazzle!
Good luck with your show. I believe the straightbar happy mouth is absolutely legal. But if you want to check go to the BD website and look in their rules which explain it all. Also you will be able to get dressage tests from there.
Hope you will be able to post some pics,
xx
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Kash
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England
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Posted - 25 Sep 2008 : 08:52:07 AM
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Good luck Sarah! I'm also hoping to do some dressage over the winter so do let us know how you got on!
Photos would be great too |
      
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Pasha
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England
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Posted - 25 Sep 2008 : 09:11:53 AM
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Oh good luck Sarah
I'm sure the happy mouth is BD legal but are you doing unafilliated? If so, I wouldn't worry too much as they won't check!!
I can have a look at the rules (give me 5 mins)..........
The best place to get tests is www.dressagediagrams.com - you can get them online and print off instantly so no waiting around!
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Pasha
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England
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Posted - 25 Sep 2008 : 09:15:28 AM
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Just checked and your bit is LEGAL
"Bits of rubber, nylon or other synthetic materials are permitted. Bits must be used in their manufactured
condition without any addition to/on any part. Only the bits that are illustrated are permitted [there is an illustrated straight bar], mouthpieces may be used with any of the cheeks or rings illustrated. A mix of metals in the mouthpiece are permitted.
A plastic snaffle with a cylindrical rotating mouthpiece is permitted. Minimum diameter of the mouthpiece
should be 10mm. Snaffles used in Young Horse classes must have a minimum diameter of 14mm."
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Nut
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Emma B
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Posted - 25 Sep 2008 : 10:20:37 AM
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| Hi your bit is fine thats what i used to compete my boy in before i changed to a KK training bit - it is fine and they will not say anything. I agree with Pasha about getting your tests from there thats where I get all mine from. They are so good and alot cheaper than most places. Good Luck with you horse and please let us know how you get on. |
     
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Arachnid
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Posted - 25 Sep 2008 : 10:40:15 AM
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| Good luck Sazzlepants. We're doing dressage on 5th too at Royal Leisure near Henfield in Sussex. Wheres yours? |
   
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templars
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Posted - 25 Sep 2008 : 4:40:05 PM
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Hi Sarah
You can buy the tests online from Robinsons Country Leisure - the whole pack is £24. Look under "for the home" and then "multimedia"
If you let me know which test you want, I can send it through to you until your pack arrives if that would help.
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sazzlepants71
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 27 Sep 2008 : 3:56:22 PM
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whoop! thanks all for the tops tips! that is a relief , and yes its unaffliated...
although , a freind pinged me a email to remind me that our local rc has open show on sunday doing lots of classes including sj 'ing which i really want him to do..so might go there insteadoops!
but then..we can take young dennis !!
 i think i might start doing the Oldencraig eq centre dressage series this month , it looks great and its a fab centre...very bling! maybe see you there some of you? xx
have a lovely weekend and good luck to anyone competing at the SERAHS this weekend ! |
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Otterlea
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England
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Posted - 28 Sep 2008 : 12:40:08 PM
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| I buy all my dressage test sheets (a4 laminated with diagrams) from www.dressage-direct.com . You can buy single tests or complete sets and delivery service is excellent. Hope this helps and good luck |
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