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Georgie and Cracker have entered their first dressage comp. Can you help them impress the judge?

Georgie’s decided to enter a Prelim test. What will this include?

It’s walk and trot only.

She’ll have to ride fancy moves like half-pass and pirouettes.

She’ll ride in walk, trot and canter, and perform some simple school movements.

Correct! Wrong!

To help her prepare for her test, Georgie’s been brushing up on the rules of dressage. Which of these isn’t allowed?

Wearing half chaps instead of long riding boots.

Talking to your pony during the test.

Having a super-blingy browband.

Correct! Wrong!

Georgie’s learned her test, but she’s worried she won’t remember it on the day. What can she do?

Stop and call out to her instructor if she gets lost

Record herself reading it, then play it as she rides.

Ask her instructor or a friend to read it for her.

Correct! Wrong!

Georgie and Cracker have warmed up and are ready to go. What should she remember to do before she goes in to ride her test?

Remove Cracker’s brushing boots – she’ll be eliminated if they’re left on.

Put a jumper under her riding jacket as it’s a chilly day.

Give Cracker a final groom as there’s extra marks for being smartly turned out.

Correct! Wrong!

Georgie rides into the competition arena for her turn, but when can she start her test?

She should trot over to the judge and ask them if they’re ready.

She’s allowed to start whenever she likes.

She must wait for the bell to ring, then start within 45 seconds.

Correct! Wrong!

Half-way through the test the judge rings the bell again. What does this mean?

They’re letting her know that she went wrong.

Georgie hasn’t scored many marks so far, so she might as well go home.

They want her to restart the test, to give her a better chance of winning a rosette

Correct! Wrong!

Georgie’s worked out she went right instead of left, so she corrects herself. Her next movement is free walk. What does this mean?

Georgie must get off and lead Cracker for this bit.

Cracker needs to stretch his neck forward and down while taking long, swinging strides.

Cracker should walk as fast as he can.

Correct! Wrong!

Georgie has to ride a transition to trot at C. When should she make the change of pace?

As Cracker’s tail goes past the letter C.

When Georgie’s body is level with the letter.

Just as Cracker’s nose reaches the letter.

Correct! Wrong!

After halting at the end of her test Georgie needs to remember to salute the judge. How should she do this?

Touch her right hand to her hat, like a soldier salutes.

Nod her head slightly at the same time as lowering the arm that’s holding the whip.

Nod her head slightly, at the same time as lowering the arm that’s not holding her whip.

Correct! Wrong!

Yay, Georgie scored 62%, which is amazing for a first attempt. She’s noticed that as well as being given a score for each movement, there’s an extra box of marks for her riding and Cracker’s paces. What are these called?

Bonus points.

Corrective marks.

Collective marks.

Correct! Wrong!

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1-4 correct!

You’ve got a bit of brushing up to do before you’re a dressage diva, but don’t worry. Why don’t you go along to a few shows and watch some friends perform their tests – you’ll learn loads!

5-7 correct!

You know a few things about this discipline, and you’re very nearly a dressage ace! Keep reading PONY mag, and you’ll pick up lots of awesome tips that’ll give you all the extra knowledge you need.

8-10 correct

Wow, when it comes to dressage you really know your stuff! You should be out there competing with Georgie and Cracker – you’re sure to get an awesome score.

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Georgie’s decided to enter a Prelim test. What will this include?

To help her prepare for her test, Georgie’s been brushing up on the rules of dressage. Which of these isn’t allowed?

Georgie’s learned her test, but she’s worried she won’t remember it on the day. What can she do?

Georgie and Cracker have warmed up and are ready to go. What should she remember to do before she goes in to ride her test?

Georgie rides into the competition arena for her turn, but when can she start her test?

Half-way through the test the judge rings the bell again. What does this mean?

Georgie’s worked out she went right instead of left, so she corrects herself. Her next movement is free walk. What does this mean?

Georgie has to ride a transition to trot at C. When should she make the change of pace?

After halting at the end of her test Georgie needs to remember to salute the judge. How should she do this?

Yay, Georgie scored 62%, which is amazing for a first attempt. She’s noticed that as well as being given a score for each movement, there’s an extra box of marks for her riding and Cracker’s paces. What are these called?

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HomePony HangoutQuizzesEnter at A

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Georgie’s decided to enter a Prelim test. What will this include?

To help her prepare for her test, Georgie’s been brushing up on the rules of dressage. Which of these isn’t allowed?

Georgie’s learned her test, but she’s worried she won’t remember it on the day. What can she do?

Georgie and Cracker have warmed up and are ready to go. What should she remember to do before she goes in to ride her test?

Georgie rides into the competition arena for her turn, but when can she start her test?

Half-way through the test the judge rings the bell again. What does this mean?

Georgie’s worked out she went right instead of left, so she corrects herself. Her next movement is free walk. What does this mean?

Georgie has to ride a transition to trot at C. When should she make the change of pace?

After halting at the end of her test Georgie needs to remember to salute the judge. How should she do this?

Yay, Georgie scored 62%, which is amazing for a first attempt. She’s noticed that as well as being given a score for each movement, there’s an extra box of marks for her riding and Cracker’s paces. What are these called?

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