Winter
Protocol Days

These incredibly popular days always fill quickly. 30-minute arena timeslots with a judge to provide feedback and suggestions on how marks could be improved.

Riders are able to use their time to:

  • Ride a test - verbal feedback only

  • Schooling session

  • Short lesson with their own instructor

Next planned dates

  • 1st June 2025

  • 6th July 2025 (Dressage NZ - “Discovering the Dressage Connection” day)

  • 3rd August 2025 (combined with a non-graded competition)

Dressage NZ “Discovering the Dressage Connection” day

This day is proposed to generate learning and discussion between everyone involved in the riding of dressage tests at competitions. The way the test is viewed and judged followed by the opportunity to discuss training and development to improve the way of going, harmony and performance. 

It is envisaged that judges (and people possibly interested in judging), riders, coaches and anyone with an interest in dressage (and developing their horse and skills) will find this a fun and informative discussion day.  

There will be three parts of education offered: 

1.       Theory Evening session the day prior with the Judges and Coach Educator

2.      Judges to judge tests and give feedback to the riders (Max 10 riders per arena per day) 

3.      Coaches watching and discussing ways of how to improve the performance and giving collective feedback via the Coach Educator