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Ask the Judge – Attire Hot Topics

Posted: January 31, 2024

Dear Amy, I am planning to compete at recognized dressage shows this summer in Aiken. I have a few questions that I hope you can answer for me. First, with this heat, I am not planning to wear my show jacket, which I know is legal, assuming that jackets are waived at the show. But is it

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Ask the Judge – Grand Prix Ambitions

By amymcelroy

Posted: May 12, 2023

Dear Amy, I am getting ready to move my horse up to the Prix St. Georges level. This winter, I had a chance to watch FEI tests in Florida and I saw there were several versions of the Prix St. Georges (PSG) test being ridden there. Are these classes available at all shows? What is

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Ask the Judge – Ready for 2023

By amymcelroy

Posted: February 3, 2023

Dear Amy, I am planning to compete with my horse at Training Level Test Three and First Level Test One this season. I noticed that there have been some changes in the new 2023 versions of these tests and I am hoping you can answer some questions about them. First, I am curious why the

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Ask the Judge – Wondering About Judging

By amymcelroy

Posted: July 22, 2022

Dear Amy, I compete regularly at local schooling shows in dressage and combined tests, as well as recognized shows in both disciplines. I am wondering about the judges. Could you explain what the qualifications are to judge at schooling and recognized shows? I am also curious about a score I received for a Beginner Novice

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Ask the Judge – Musical Freestyles

By amymcelroy

Posted: July 22, 2022

Dear Amy, I have been a spectator at some of Aiken’s dressage shows this winter. I have especially enjoyed watching all the musical freestyles. I was surprised when some of my favorite rides, with the best music, did not place very high – I thought they would win! Can you explain how these rides are

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Ask the Judge – Confused About Clothes

By amymcelroy

Posted: March 22, 2022

Dear Amy, I was recently at a USDF dressage show with a friend of mine. While she was competing, the judge blew the whistle and eliminated her. The judge said this was because my friend’s helmet was not properly secured. This was the helmet she usually competes in, so we were quite surprised she was

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Ask the Judge – 2022 Dressage Rules Update

By amymcelroy

Posted: January 17, 2022

Dear Amy, I will be wintering in Aiken this year with my two horses and I am planning to be competing at a few recognized events and dressage shows. Would you please provide an update on any new dressage rules and changes for the 2022 competition year? -Getting Ready Dear Ready, How lucky that you

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Ask the Judge – Medals on My Mind

By amymcelroy

Posted: September 12, 2021

Dear Amy,I was at a dressage show recently and I heard the announcer congratulating one competitor for earning her Bronze medal, and then another one for earning her Silver medal. I am interested in learning more about these awards. What classes do I need to sign up for to be eligible? Is it the same

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Ask the Judge – Number of Judges

By amymcelroy

Posted: May 31, 2021

Dear Amy, At several of our local USDF dressage shows there have been two or three judges’ booths with judges in them for some of the dressage classes. I wanted to know if these classes are judged differently from ones with a single judge? If you have three judges, do you receive all of the

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Ask the Judge – Attire & Shoulder In

By amymcelroy

Posted: May 31, 2021

Dear Amy, I am an adult amateur dressage competitor and will be competing throughout the summer months at Second Level. Although I don’t mind the heat too much, I am concerned about the sun on my skin and eyes. I wondered about the following dress codes. Can I warm up and compete with a wide

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