The August tests have a square theme! These child-friendly dressage tests include a square of poles for extra fun, and cater for all abilities including walk only, simple walk and trot (including lead rein) and easy canter tests.

The “Back to School Squares” tests offer a little more of a challenge with more transitions: many happening AT the letter markers instead of between them, demanding absolute accuracy. A great way for riders to put into practice what they've learned all year! They also feature some movements in jump position – a brilliant exercise to develop balance and the secure lower leg that is so essential for all riding.

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This event is the last in our monthly summer series, and indeed the last Demi Dressage event, at least for now.

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Alongside the ridden dressage tests, we have our popular Groundwork tests, using the same pole layout this month - see the Groundwork Tests page for more information on these <3

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Demi Dressage is THE home of online competitions for young riders, and you can enter these tests from the comfort of your home yard - all you need is a horse or pony to ride and someone to film!

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All Demi Dressage events are for riders ages 16 and under - no adults allowed! Any size of horse or pony is permitted, and all riders will received feedback, sweets and a themed rosette - even if unplaced.

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Look forward to smart tartan 'square' rosettes 1st to 6th in each class, and a mini Well Done rosette to all unplaced riders.

 

Classes are only £10 per entry plus postage – this includes your detailed feedback sheet, rosette and sweets!

  

Download your dressage tests to practice by clicking on the image of the test sheet below.

 

Don't forget to check out our Rules and FAQs, and you can also watch a Demo Video of a previous test showing you how to film for best marks on our Uploading Your Video page.

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Classes for our "Back to School Squares" Dressage are:

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• GREEN and GREEN Lead Rein (walk only, on or off Lead Rein – will be combined if low entries. Assistance* allowed in off lead section!)

• YELLOW and YELLOW Lead Rein plus unique YELLOW Assisted (walk/simple trot, on or off Lead Rein or with Assistance* – will be combined if low entries)

• YELLOW-PLUS (extended walk/trot)

• BLUE (walk/trot/simple canter)

• RED (walk/trot/canter)

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​*Assistance – our Green off lead section and unique Yellow Assisted class allows a person in the arena with the rider for moral support. Leading (of any form, including walking just in front of the pony, or chivvying along from behind) is not allowed, and will be classed as Lead Rein. The person may however move around the arena to offer verbal encouragement as required.

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Note that each Rider + Pony combination is only permitted to enter two consecutive levels to keep it fair to all. Please see our Rider Levels page for more information on our colour-coded levels. and how they connect.

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OVERSEAS COMPETITORS - please note that you will need to add and pay for the Overseas Postage option to accompany your Dressage Test Entries if you wish to have your test sheet and rosette posted out (if you do not pay for this, a copy of your test sheet will be emailed to you, so please make sure we have a correct email address with your entry)​

Entries can be made now via our website - click on ENTER NOW on the menu! The Closing Date for this event is Sunday 8th September 2024. Entries *and* videos must be received by 10pm on this day! 

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