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| Aby Latham-Moore | Feb 27 2007, 12:59 PM Post #1 |
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How to become a British Dressage judge Many trainers and riders, from novice level onwards, use their knowledge to progress into a career of judging. They find that it helps their test riding skills as well as their riding generally and ability to teach. Nearly 1,000 British Dressage (BD) judges perform this vital voluntary role. This includes 300 trainee judges and a keen trainee takes an average of six to eight months to become a listed judge. The lists range from six to one. As a list 6 judge, you can judge preliminary competitions and this increases to list 1, where the most experienced are able to judge grand prix tests at championships. To remain listed, you have to attend training each year and to upgrade your listing you have to show further experience and take another exam. Former international dressage rider Jane Kidd has worked her way up to become a highly-respected international judge over a period of 14 years. “I wanted to give something back to the sport and found that it is a different kind of competition – to be the best judge. It is such a privilege to be chosen to adjudicate at something like the National Dressage Championships. At the highest level, when you judge as part of a jury, you have the same sort of adrenalin rush as when you compete,” she says. “Riders and trainers are often amazed at how becoming a trainee judge gives you a different perspective and how much it helps with your riding and training. There is also a terrific social side, especially when you are judging at Horse Trials and Pony Club events.” |
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