Ride-A-Test
Lake Washington Saddle Club &
Equestrians' Institute
Present the Second Annual Region 6
Youth
Ride-a-Test Fund Raiser
Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Bridle
Trails State Park
Riders, this is your chance to Ride Your Test and then discuss
it with the Judge -- a "Ride-A-Test" Schooling Show/Clinic. LWSC and EI have joined forces to help fund raise for the Region 6 Youth Programs by offering this
opportunity.
So what IS a "Ride-A-Test" program? You start by, well, RIDING your test in the
Dressage Arena before one of our two judges, Kari McClain, "S-FEI***"
Judge, from Olympia or Teresa Stewart, "R" Judge, from Whidbey Island
(more about our judges in a bit). After
riding your test, you'll go up to the judge's box and discuss the test -- what was
good, what could be better. You'll then
go back to the warm-up area and work with one of the volunteer trainers (or
your own trainer if you wish) on one or more of the issues highlighted by the
judge (not too long but long enough to perhaps fix a thing or two). Then back before the same judge to ride the
same test and see if you've made an improvement.
Each ride "session" will be 12 minutes to allow time
to talk with the judge and will give you time (about 25 minutes) to work with
the trainer between the first and second ride.
Who ARE the judges who are donating their time and experience
for this Fund Raiser?
Kari McClain, from Olympia, a well known
USEF "S" Judge who judges all around the US and is one of the US's
newest FEI*** International Judges. She
is also the owner and primary trainer at her barn, Miari Stables in
Olympia. Oh, and she was one of the very
first to ride in the Young Riders Program (just a few years ago!).
Teresa Stewart, of Coupeville, Whidbey Island, is an
"R" judge and FEI Rider.
Teresa has been showing for many years and came to dressage from the
eventer world. She is one of our
Region's up and coming judges.
Who are the Trainers?
The following FEI Level Trainers have volunteered to work with
the entrants during the Show:
Molly Martin from Kirkland
Matt Eagan from Snohomish
Nicki Grandia from Snohomish
Amanda Olson
Morgan Barrows
The Facility, Bridle Trails State Park, Kirkland, Washington
Bridle Trails has two full sized Dressage Rings with sand
footing in addition to a big warm-up.
With very easy access from I-405, it provides a perfect venue for this
show/clinic. Although many (most) people
may want to just work out of their trailer, LWSC has offered use of their
stalls at the south end of the parking lot for just $25 for the day (no bedding
and stalls must be stripped prior to departure). Oh, and when you are finished with your
second ride, take the time to cool out by riding into the park -- your horse
will love it.
Classes Offered:
As this is a Schooling Show, just about any Dressage Class you
want to ride can be offered including Eventing
Classes (YES, you Eventers out there -- take this opportunity to work "in
the sandbox" which is how you win!).
If Management has a question about what Class you suggest, you'll be
contacted.
However, USEF Training - Fourth Level and FEI PSG, I1, I2 and
Grand Prix will be offered (at this time, it is not contemplated to have
Freestyles).
Cost -- This IS a Fund Raiser, the fee is $135 for which you get
TWO rides, Time with your Judge and work with one of our FEI Level Trainers on
issues highlighted by the judge.
How to Enter -- Entries will open March 1 and close April 22. Online entries through:
https://www.equestrianentries.com
or mail in entry information are available here:
If you have any questions or
comments, please write to the Show Secretary, Anne Montgomery,
annem
[AT] rsulaw.com
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