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Checklist
Prior to
event
- Practice the
correct dressage test copies available from website and
check schedule
- Ring or look on
line for start times schedule will detail the procedure
and date available
- Directions to
venue
- Place horse
passport and vaccination documents in vehicle
- Camera
- Most venues do
not have water facilities
- Grooming fit,
clean and fitting tack, horse feed, hay etc.
- Most venues have
catering facilities but it could be a long day
- Riding attire
see below
On arrival
- Collect bib /
number a deposit will be required, have the correct amount
as they never give change
- Re-check start
times
- Check which
dressage arena you will be riding in sometimes up to four
running at the same time
- Ensure you are
tack checked usually have to present at least 20 minutes
prior to test. Some branches may also tack check at the
start of the Cross country phase.
- Ensure you are at
each phase in plenty of time, warmed up and ready to go in
numerical order
- Walk Show jumping
and Cross country phases if you havent done so already
Dressage
Phase
Horse
Rider
Saddle
Hat (must be tagged by DC)
Bridle
Hairnet
Snaffle bit for Level
2 Hairband
Correct coloured
saddlecloth Shirt (long sleeved)
Studs*
PC tie or stock
Neckstrap*
Tweed jacket
Plaited mane cotton
or bands Jodhpurs
Riding boots
Chaps or boot clips
Gloves
Body protector*
Number / bid
Pony club badge left lapel
Whip
Level 1 only copy of
test if being commanded caller will be required to stand at E
* optional
Show
jumping Phase
As per dressage phase
with the following modifications:
Horse
Rider
Level 2 bit may be
changed from a snaffle Gloves - optional
Martingales may be
added Body
protector strongly advisable
Tendon boots may be
added
* optional items from
Dressage phase may also be used
Cross
country Phase
As per Show jumping
phase with the following modifications for the rider:
Skull cap strongly
advised, tagged by DC
Cross country colours
long sleeved
Medical armband -
compulsory
Body protector
compulsory
Gloves remain optional
* optional items with
the exception of body protector may also be used from the
Dressage phase
After the
event
- Return bib/number
collect deposit
- Collect dressage
sheet
- Attend prize
giving (unmounted) in Dressage phase attire
- Please find the
branch secretary of the organising club and say thank you
personally; this applies however you have done. To organise
an event is a huge undertaking and we need to show that we
appreciate all their efforts.
At home
I will be at most
events but please send me an e-mail letting me know how youve
got on during the day with any pictures. I can then compile a
report and have it placed on our website.
Note
The above is not
definitive list, Ive written it to aid those who are new to
ODE. If Ive forgotten something, please let me know and Ill
amend
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