This article first appeared in the July 2020 digital edition of Equestrian Life. To see what’s in the current issue, click here.
10 TIPS FOR RIDING THE PRELIMINARY TEST
By Roger Fitzhardinge / EQ Life
Are you planning to ride your first Preliminary test? Whether you’re working towards getting out and competing once live competitions restart, or have entered Equestrian Life’s monthly online competition, these tips are for you!
There are three Equestrian Australia (EA) Preliminary level tests — Preliminary 1A, 1B and 1C. The purpose of this level is to confirm that the horse demonstrates correct basics, is supple and moves freely forward in a clear rhythm with a steady tempo, accepting contact with the bit. As our in-house dressage expert Roger Fitzhardinge explains, rhythm and regularity are of primary importance in a Prelim test as these are the major building blocks as the horse continues to progress up the grades.
We caught up with Roger to see what other tips he has for riding a great Preliminary level test…
Read the full article in the July 2020 issue of Equestrian Life magazine here.
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