Mid Ohio Dressage Association Western Dressage for the First-Time Exhibitor

ride time(s) to see if the show is ahead of schedule or behind schedule. You can also find out where to lunge and warm-up your horse as each show facility has different set ups.

Western Dressage has seven levels of tests (patterns). There are four tests (patterns) in each level, plus Freestyle:

Introductory Level: Tests 1-4 and Freestyle, Basic Level: Tests 1-4 and Freestyle, First Level: Tests 1-4 and Freestyle, Second Level: Tests 1-4 and Freestyle, Third Level: Tests 1-4 and Freestyle, Fourth Levels: Tests 1-4 and Freestyle, Fifth Level: Test 1-4 and Freestyle. For more information and to see the tests, go to https://www. westerndressageassociation.org

When you get to a show, generally there is an office or table where you check in. This lets the show staff know you are present, and you can check your

There will be a ring steward at each show that tells you how many riders are ahead of you and when you should be on deck to be the next in the arena. Once the person ahead of you is finished with their test and has saluted the judge(s), the ring steward will instruct you to enter and ride up to the judge stand (which is located just behind the letter “C”) to give your name and/or show number.

• Not all schooling shows use show numbers. If you were provided a show number when you checked in, it needs to be on your bridle.

• You may have a reader (someone that reads the test for you) or you can memorize the test and do the tests without a reader. If you have a reader, they must stand outside the ring at the letter “E”.

Once you have ridden up to the judge, they will either ring a bell or blow a whistle to indicate you may start your test. You have 45 seconds to enter the ring and start your test (which usually begins with a halt at “X” to salute the judge). Once you halt to salute the judge, the judge will salute back and then you may proceed.

If at any time during the test you go off-pattern, the judge will ring their bell or blow their whistle to let you know you have gone offpattern. The judge will usually let you pick up the test from that point to get back on track.

Occasionally, an exhibitor will be disqualified. This generally only occurs if the judge sees illegal tack being used or if the judge feels the horse is lame.

Once you have completed your test, and you have saluted the judge, you should exit the show ring on a loose rein.

Next, your test will be scored and once the entire class has completed, you will know where you placed. Give the scorers a good 30 minutes to get the entire class scored and placed. After 30 minutes, go to the show office or table and you may collect your score sheet (with helpful judge’s comments) and your ribbon. Each test has the total number of points possible. Riders are judged at each movement of the test (1-10, with 10 being the highest possible point). There are also four collective points that are added to the test movement points to get your total score. Once the points have been totaled, a percentage is calculated and that is your score. For example, let’s say a test is worth 240 points. Your total points added up to 175. The percentage is calculated by taking the 175/240 = 72.9166, so this would be rounded up to three decimal points to = 72.917 percent.

The judge has a scribe who documents the judge’s comments onto your score sheet. These comments are very helpful and let you know which moves and collectives you did well on and what the judge sees where improvements can be made. It is all helpful feedback to apply to your training and next time you show.

There are several MODA (MidOhio Dressage Association) schooling shows coming up that offer great opportunities for those that have never entered a western dressage show but would like to give it a try. To join MODA and access showbills, go to: https:// www.midohiodressage.com. We are also always looking for volunteers at the MODA shows, email: midohiodressage@ gmail.com and the volunteer coordinator will contact you. It’s a great way to learn and watch and get involved.

Upcoming Moda Shows

• South Wind Stables Schooling Shows, Pataskala, Ohio. Sunday, Aug. 27 and Sunday, Sept 17. For showbill, visit www. southwindstable.com

• SAGA Summer Schooling Show Series, Saga Farm, Bellville, Ohio. Aug. 5 and Sept. 2. For showbill, visit https:/ sagaequine.com/show-series

• Happily Ever After Show Series at Delaware County Fairgrounds. Aug. 12-13, Oct. 7-8 and Nov. 4-5. For showbill, visit www. happilyeveraftershowseries.com

• East Meets West—WDAA

Recognized and Classical Schooling Show at Four Star Quarter Horse, Ostrander, Ohio. Sept. 23-24.

Clinics are another way to learn about western dressage, connect with others with the same interest and learn how to improve your riding. MODA offers riding clinics with Sue Hughes. For more information about upcoming clinics contact Vicki Milliron, 740/739-0185.

Hope to see you soon at one of our shows. If you have questions about western dressage, feel free to contact me (Jayn Bobick), cowgirljayn@gmail.com

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