Are you showing Western Dressage this season? Wondering what the test might be like or what the judges will be expecting?
In this video, Jacques and I will be riding through Western Dressage Basic Level Test 1. Western Dressage tests are really similar to regular dressage tests as far as movements and directives but there are some key differences which you will learn when you watch the video. They are judged fairly similarly as well. The only difference is these tests are a little more relaxed and inclusive of different breeds, which is great, because dressage is for all types of horses!
Though I usually ride in a dressage saddle, today I will be riding in western tack as I ride this test for you. Believe it or not, I used to ride western a lot! And I still like to ride western when I’m working with young horses.
I will be going through each movement of Basic Level Test 1 and commenting on each movement as I ride. There is also some drone footage of the movements so you can see them from above as well as from the camera face-on.
I hope this video helps you with your Western Dressage test this year! My mantra is “Dressage for All”! I believe that dressage can help any horse and rider and I love seeing you and your horse progress along your journey. Good riding is good riding, and it doesn’t matter what style of tack you ride in.
Happy Riding!
Amelia
