Get Ready For Your First Virtual Dressage Show

 

The virtual dressage show is a continuing phenomenon. It began not as an event but as an idea. Since then it has grown to become one of the major international horse Shows. Virtual dressage has also gained in popularity among equestrians as it enables them to continue their horse riding training while on holiday.

This year marks the 10th consecutive year that Dressage will be one of the main events at the Horse Shows in Bethel, Oregon. In the wake of travel bans and barn closures, amateur riders and professional dressage experts shared their ways of running virtual dressage lessons, holding virtual educational sessions, and staying connected with past and future clients and other horse owners (both online and offline) through ongoing newsletters. Through these newsletters, they are keeping in touch with the latest skills and techniques as well as being able to pass on information about upcoming horse trials and trail rides. They share about the best horse training courses that they have used and which ones they would recommend.

Some of the top virtual dressage shows in the world include the Finland Exchange, Dubai GP and the Belorossiathlon. The Finland Exchange runs two different tests and shows for both genders. Both men and women can learn how to ride and improve their skills under the expert tutelage of some of the world's best instructors. The Dubai GP is open to both male and female riders and is one of the largest international horse shows. There, on the other hand, there are only female riders on the test and all the participants are from countries such as Russia, Spain, Australia and America.

The rules and regulations for each virtual dressage show vary and it is important to read the guidelines before enrolling. Competitors need to understand the nature and features of each competition and then participate according to the guidelines. As with most things in life, the more information you have the better decisions you will make. The best thing to do is to do your research and understand everything before you sign up.

One important aspect of these types of shows is that the rider and horse will both need to pass a proficiency exam given prior to the class 4 test. This exam covers everything from balance and movement to classical riding as well as non-Classical disciplines such as show jumping and polo jump. It is very common for the test to be done in a real arena but there are other venues such as the testing center or a paddock. In either case, the virtual dressage show rider and horse need to demonstrate their riding and non-riding talents on a variety of different kinds of jumps, surfaces and obstacles.

Once the test sheet is returned to the Virtual Dressage Show Company, they will review it and customize a training program for each of the rider and/or horse that will be used during the actual competition. This evaluation involves multiple aspects of the rider's riding, including how they perform and react while being lifted over fences and over jumps. Riders will also need to demonstrate their ability to maneuver their horses on the flat, as well as the ability to work the fences and jump them.

Now that the rider has received their test sheet and the custom program is ready to go, the virtual dressage show company will prepare the horse and will take it to the arena for the actual event. Once the horse and rider have received a safety inspection, the Virtual dressage show will proceed with a two-part test series. The first part of the test series involves the horse being lifted over hurdles and being asked to perform two different moves, then they will be given a final lift and asked to do the same move again. The second part of the test series involves the horse and rider on a circular course and the horses and riders will be asked to do multiple rotations of the course, then take a rest. After the horses and riders complete the course, the Virtual dressage show team will grade them and send them off to the ring for a judges' check.

This is by far one of the most exciting ways to get the novice rider in the ring and learning how to ride. Iioi prides themselves in being "the world's first virtual horse show". They offer a variety of high quality riding lessons for both men and women, as well as horsemanship lessons for both genders. They pride themselves in the fact that all of their teachers undergo thorough testing to ensure that they are qualified to teach. Whether you want to learn to ride a pony, a Thoroughbred, or any other kind of horse, Iioi can help!