Category Archives: Judging

Shows that Sandra judges, unique circumstances and how she deals with them. Going through “L” and “r” program.

Judges Forum at NEDA Fall Show

Posted on September 17, 2012 by admin Comments Off

To fulfill a requirement towards my USEF “r” Judges Program I attended a judges forum at the Region 8 Championships in Saugerties, NY. We had a group of judges ranging from “L” to “R” practicing their judging skills with Mariane … Continue reading →

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Half Points in Dressage Judging

Posted on July 24, 2012 by admin Comments Off

A recent change in the world of dressage judging is the use of half points. In the past a rider would earn a 6 or a 7 in their test but now the judge can give a 6.5 if they … Continue reading →

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Pineland Farms Equestrian Center

Posted on October 20, 2011 by admin Comments Off

I judged at Pineland Farms this past weekend and had the ideal day for a dressage judge. Everything was so well organized, clean, on schedule, friendly, I had a great scribe, and there were many nice horses at each level. … Continue reading →

Judging

DD Performance Horses

Posted on October 19, 2011 by admin 1 Comment

I judged a schooling show at DD Performance Horses in Feeding Hills, MA this past weekend. This was my first time judging at their facility and I had a great time visiting with all the friendly riders and volunteers. The … Continue reading →

Friesians, Judging

New First Level 1 Test

Posted on November 28, 2010 by admin Comments Off

Yesterday I learned the new USEF First Level Test 1 while riding Douwe with the girls at the barn. I haven’t been able to print off the tests from the USEF website yet, it goes to open the .pdf file … Continue reading →

Judging, Riding & Training

New 2011 Dressage Tests

Posted on November 8, 2010 by admin Comments Off

I have been reading the new dressage tests and getting familiar with the changes at each level. I am glad that there will only be 3 tests per level. It will be easier to memorize the tests (especially for judging) … Continue reading →

Judging, Riding & Training, Shows

Rate My Horse-Pro Website

Posted on November 3, 2010 by admin Comments Off

Hi everyone! Here is a great new website that helps customers find trainers/instructors/clinicians/stables/etc. in their area and search in different categories. It is only $5 to put information into your profile and have the ability to rate other professionals. I … Continue reading →

Judging, Products, Riding & Training

Dressage Training Online

Posted on October 25, 2010 by admin Comments Off

Here is a wonderful website that gives its members an amazing selection of dressage training videos. As a member you can choose from over 400 videos of the world’s most respected trainers and riders. As a dressage judge I am … Continue reading →

Clinics, Judging, Riding & Training

Judging a WMDA Show

Posted on October 25, 2010 by admin Comments Off

Today I judged a schooling dressage show in Sumner, ME at Lookout Farm owned by Laura and Steve Falconer. This show is run by the Western Maine Dressage Association every year. Today the weather was damp and cold but at … Continue reading →

Judging, Shows