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Post by catkin on Nov 2, 2013 18:42:42 GMT
totally agree about riding in open fields. I believe adults can use gillwales' good method above, but counting and nervous kids doesn't always mix!! I also agree that if an animal has gone consistently well and has a blip on a leg lead, then one that has not gone well but got all the correct leads, shouldn't beat it (but they quite often do). Once you are in HOYS classes and the pressure is on with the judging (so many of a high standard) then I don't think you'll often get away with it.
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Post by sparkysunny on Nov 2, 2013 19:06:17 GMT
I spoke to a well-known judge a while back about wrong canter leads; she said she would dock 10 marks for a wrong canter lead but give back 5 marks if it was corrected. I hate seeing riders leaning and looking down to check their canter lead; surely this is more likely to end up with the horse on the wrong leg. As for incorrect diagonals, I have seen countless adults on the wrong diagonal - surely it's not rocket science to work out whether you're right or not? I think there are some children who could teach certain adults a thing or two!!!
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Post by gillwales on Nov 2, 2013 20:14:43 GMT
I suspect that a judge's background will influence their marking, having been teaching since I was 16 it maybe makes it easier for me to be able to see whether the rider or pony is at fault and would never have a fixed marking method over something like incorrect lead in canter.
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Post by LinsopStud on Nov 2, 2013 20:38:20 GMT
I will try that then thanks GillWales. I have some videos of me riding at shows to see what it is I do differently. If I can work it out I can stop!  |
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