Amateur Dressage

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For all of us who are amateur dressage riders. This is our place to share tips, experiences and just to hang out.

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by vickie lawson

Jan 30, 2011

im at a stalemate with my young dressage horse. she is just turned 5 yrs old and i am competing in level 2 which means we are lengthening and working up to medium, rein backs, leg yields. half 10m circles, 15 m circles . in the beginning of the season - last nov. we were getting high 60's. now 2-3 months later we are low 60's, even though i know she is working better. i know she needs to get stronger over her back in order to engage more and swing better. but... why have the marks gone down?? so frustrating. also today at as show, she was looking outside the arena- something she has never done before. is she bored?
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    Barbara F.

    Hi Vicki,

     

    I can try to help you.

     

    Do you have a video of one of your high-60s tests and one of a recent low-60s test? I can watch them and probably find you a percentage or two.

     

    Also, a few questions...

    Did you just move up a level?

    Is your mare looking around a bit more at home?

    How often are you having lessons?

    what is you training routine?

    Have you checked her teeth and saddle fit?

    Have you changed anything you use? Spurs? Whip? Bit? Noseband?

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    Jan 30, 2011