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If you watch most hack shows in Australia you will see the riders whos horses are faster going around the outside. Most of our shows are held on ovals or open arenas with multiple rings where the outside of the riding area is marked by cones so there is an escape route on the outside if horses do decide to skit out. Horses who are prone to flipping out and kicking must wear a red tail ribbon so other riders know to be a bit more cautious when/if passing or just approaching in general.
My husband is a novice rider and every show we have been to he has always left enough space for other combinations to pass him on his outside. If you block the outside path you are just going to piss other riders off.
If you use your initiative passing another horse and rider should not be dangerous, if you are passing a horse with a red tail ribbon you should give that combination a wider berth, if you are unsure you can always call out and let the person in front know you are coming up behind them. |
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Summer said:
I think she means don't ride up the backside of other horses, the slower riders always go on the inside so the faster riders can pass you on your outside.
Kirralee anglo arabs said:
Superior Equines said:
I agree with everyone! The number one thing is to stay calm. (I’ve went into the ring crying before, it’s not fun haha! When your nervous, your going to make your horse “nervous” in a way. When competing at walk trot the number one thing to placing (atleast where I’ve competed In the past) is spacing. There will always be a big clump of riders on the rail, avoid being by them all costs.There been classes a year or so back that I’ve done absolutely horrible in , but since me & one other rider was on the rail we placed 2nd haha. I don’t know the age group your in, so I can’t guarantee anything, but it’s good to watch your spacing. Stay hydrated and eat! I usually compete at a week long fair, and this is something really important. We’ve had people pass out while waiting by the arenas before. And lastly really just trust your horse, and try to have fun. :)
Thanks for the advice, I try to keep that in mind
I'm not sure exactly which classes we'll be in as it depends on his fitness lol Could you be more specific on spacing?
Small world lol XD
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