| As a three day eventor, the first day, or dressage, is | | | | Step Two: |
| the most important day. This gets you either a secure | | | | Practice, practice, practice. I know this is cliche to say, |
| place in the standings for a ribbon at the end of the | | | | but the more you do your test the more you will |
| weekend, or a spot at the end where your hoping that | | | | improve. Not only will you remember it, but your horse |
| someone has a horse that can't jump. I bought a horse | | | | will know your test as well. Horses are very smart and |
| that was a superstar at dressage, but I myself was | | | | will remember where they are suppose to go if the |
| not the most knowledgeable in the art of dressage. I | | | | test has been practiced enough. It also gives you a |
| did my research and found out how I could get higher | | | | chance to make sure you give yourself the confidence |
| scores on my dressage test, and these are the three | | | | you need. |
| steps I found to help me the most. | | | | Step Three: |
| Step One: | | | | Having my mother there to watch me practice my |
| Know your test! This seems extremely simple, but you | | | | test was such a help! If you do not have your trainer |
| would be surprised to find out that 1/5 people that | | | | available at all times it really helps to find someone |
| enter a dressage ring forget their tests! Make sure you | | | | who can point out your posture and your position while |
| know your test back and forth, and can march in there | | | | riding your test. If you don't have someone to watch |
| with the confidence that you can ride this test, and ride | | | | you, set up a video camera, or go to an arena with a |
| it well. The judge can tell confidence by your posture, | | | | mirror. This makes all the difference. |
| and the posture of even your horse. | | | | |