Championship Dressage tests summer 2024 league

Note From Debs

Arena Etiquette for Sunday

As our warm up arena will be busy on Sunday this is just a reminder on the rules for the warm up

1. Pass left hand to left hand when meeting a rider coming in the opposite direction unless they are in counter canter, when you should give way by circling.

2. Make tack adjustments outside the arena if possibl

Note From Debs

Arena Etiquette for Sunday

As our warm up arena will be busy on Sunday this is just a reminder on the rules for the warm up

1. Pass left hand to left hand when meeting a rider coming in the opposite direction unless they are in counter canter, when you should give way by circling.

2. Make tack adjustments outside the arena if possible, or near the middle of the arena , but without obstructiong the diagonal or centre lines.

3. Do not walk of hault on the outside track.

4. Ensure your whip is not so long or used so that it could upset a passing horse.

5. Trainers or tother pedestrians are not to stand in the practice arena and must minimise disrupton to other riders when helping their client /friend

6. If the warm up arena becomes too crowded priority will be given to those closest to performing their test.

7. Championship classes MAY have a caller and carry a whip.

8. Festival classes No caller or whip permitted.

9. Riders are not to enter or ride around the arena during a break or whilst the judge is not present.