Team CKRC Dressage
Welcome to our equestrian event, open to riders, horses, and ponies of all ages and abilities (equines aged 4 and up). Enjoy a professional British Dressage experience in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, where our experienced judges provide expert advice and guidance to ensure you learn and have fun. To promote sustainability for both riders and horses we’ve introduced online entries for convenience. Simply upload your video to YouTube, select your class, and follow the instructions. Remember to enter early to allow us time to check your links, and feel free to email us if you prefer to pay by BACS. Good luck!
The Dressage Test will be published on our Facebook Team CKRC Showing Page the month before. Please send entries and links to ckrcridingclub@gmail.com.
Dressage Tips
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Practice transitions to sharpen up going and down through the gaits. Rhythm,tempo and consistency equals harmony.
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Remember how many beats each gait has and practice feeling them.
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Center lines: Accuracy is key, meet your markers and don’t give those judges a reason to deduct marks.
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A smile might get you that extra mark.
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Learn the test: Know the test well in advance of the competition.
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Practice your walk: Push your horse's walk forward to create a big overtrack and stretch.
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Read the directives: Understand which movements are worth double marks and practice them.
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Bend correctly: Maintain an upright position and keep your shoulders level.
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Keep your head up: This will help you maintain stability.
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Learn the arena letters: Use letters to learn dressage programs and prepare for badges.
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Ride good circles: Accurate circles will improve your dressage scores and your horse's suppleness.
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Use your corners: Ride into the corners to give yourself more time and set your horse up for the next movement.
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Hold your nerve: Don't take things too seriously and remember that any progress is positive.
Results for Online Dressage
Ten days before the showing dates, all dressage entries must be sumitted to us. For results, they will be published promptly on our social media channels! We strive to share the scores as soon as possible after the closing date, ensuring you’re always in the loop Follow us for timely notifications and never miss an update!
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This is a chance for you to grow and test yourself in an environment, where you and your horse feel comfortable. It will be stressless, so need for platting or show etire but you will need the correct tack (please refer to the dressage tips download).
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Dressage Entry Costs
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£10 for one entry
£17.50 for two entries
