Ark Equestrian
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Ark Summer Dressage Shows
The dates and locations are finially set for the 2010 Ark Series. We will be moving the shows once again to Sundays exclusivly, I hope that works for everyone. Also, our first show will be at a new location, Belmirage has offered their wonderful facility to host the season opener show ! How exciting.
In order to keep costs in check, I do need more volunteers. Scribes, score tally'ers, entry both people etc. are all in demand. If you have a parent, spouce or friend that you can coax into helping for a show, please let me know !
The adgenda so far is
May 2, 2010 Belmirage - entry deadline April 23
June 27, 2010 Cameo Equestrian - entry deadline June 18
July 18, 2010 Yellow Rose - entry deadline July 9
Aug 22 , 2010 Brasswood Stables - entry deadline Aug. 13
Sept 19 , 2010 Cameo Equestrian - entry deadline Sept. 10 ( Freestyle and Quadrille )
USED TACK Continues....
In 2009 the used tack swap seemed to work out well. We will continue this again this year. If you have articles outgrown, or no longer used just leave them in the entry booth with Caleb. Place your name and amound you will accept on an envelope pinned to your goods. This system worked well last year.
Lastly, a few of our judges are willing to consider giving clinics through out the season. This allows us to continue to draw a high level of judges, and I will appreciate your support in attending the clinics as they are announced.
As always, email me if you are willing to help in any of these areas.
Here is a video of our high point winner at the freestyle show ! We plan to have a freestyle show again this year, so get to work on your choreography now ! I have quadrille teams in the works ! I hope other barns can do the same !
Our shows are a come as you are show. While helmets and boots with a heel are required for safety, the "usual" dressage attire is somewhat relaxed here. If you want to show in a polo shirt and breeches, you are definately still welcome to come. We want you to try our sport, not break the bank getting ready . However... we will occationally have some fantastic prizes for best turn out, just to keep us all striving for our best.
Any tack is welcome. If you want to try your hand ( and hoof) at a dressage test, come on out in the tack you have. While we do require a snaffle bit, and reins in two hands, we are pretty flexible beyond that. If you have any tack questions, please email in advance marci@arkequestrian.com
Tests Online
Walk-Trot and Training level tests are designed for those just starting out in Dressage, or have never been exposed to Dressage. All trot movements may be done in sitting or rising trot. You may enter these classes in any tack, western included. A snaffle bit is the only requirement ( No shank type, western riders think baby classes with a "ring" bit ) all reins to be held in two hands. The Intro tests are in place to get you started and give you a taste of dressage ! If your horse can walk and trot, and steer... you are on your way !
If you have any questions about tack or bits, please email arkequestrian@yahoo.ca
For an excellent introduction to riding your first dressage test go here http://www.ces.purdue.edu/extmedia/4H/4-H-982-W.pdf
(Note, all tests are in acrobat PDF format)
Walk-Trot A - http://www.cadora.ca/Tests/Cadora-WalkTrot-TESTA.pdf
Walk-Trot B - http://www.cadora.ca/Tests/Cadora-WalkTrot-TESTB.pdf
Walk-Trot C - http://www.cadora.ca/Tests/Cadora-WalkTrot-TESTC.pdf
Walk-Trot D - http://www.cadora.ca/Tests/Cadora-WalkTrot-TESTD.pdf
Training Level A - http://www.cadora.ca/Tests/TRAININGTESTA.pdf
Training Level B - http://www.cadora.ca/Tests/TRAININGTESTB.pdf
Training Level C - http://www.cadora.ca/Tests/TRAININGTESTC.pdf
Training Level D - http://www.cadora.ca/Tests/TRAININGTESTD.pdf
First Level A - http://www.cadora.ca/Tests/TEST1stA.pdf
First Level B - http://www.cadora.ca/Tests/TEST1stB.pdf
First Level C - http://www.cadora.ca/Tests/TEST1stC.pdf
First Level D - http://www.cadora.ca/Tests/TEST1stD.pdf
