WARRINGAH DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION

Protocol Test - Ride your selected EA 2023 Dressage Test. 

Sunday, October 22nd 2023

Jim Watson Arena - St Ives Showground

450 Mona Vale Road, St Ives NSW 2075

Enquiries: Andrea Hails 0434 692372 (SMS Preferred) or [email protected]

Closing Date: MIDNIGHT SUNDAY NOVEMBER 19TH 2023

Current Annual WDA Members: $40 per test plus nominate admin fee. 
Non WDA Members: $55 per test plus nominate admin fee

• This event will be run under EA rules except where WDA rules take precedence.
• Test are per 2023 updates. Dressage Rules & Tests | Equestrian Australia
• Tests are $40 plus Nominate admin fee for current WDA Members. $55 plus Nominate admin fee for non WDA members. 
• Riders must be either a current WDA member or current EA Member. 
• Callers are permitted if required. 
• Bridle numbers are compulsory for entry and worn at all times whilst on the grounds. One number on EACH SIDE of the horse. To obtain a bridle number for your horse use this link, Bridle Numbers | Equestrian New South Wales
• Your test time will be posted on the WDA website Home | Warringah Dressage and Facebook page Warringah Dressage Association | Facebook by Wed Nov 29th (or sooner if the class becomes full) and will be emailed to riders.
• This is the opportunity to ride the test of your choice. 
• Check in with the admin office PRIOR to your test time to collect your protocol wristband. 
• Gear Check will also be required once you have collected your wrist band and PRIOR to your test time. 
• The administration office for the event will be at the Arena Pavilion (located behind the viewing tower). 
• SCRATCHINGS to Andrea Hails SMS 0434 692372. Refunds (less Nominate fee) will only be given if a suitable replacement is found by either the rider or the club and we will offer a wait list. 

WHAT IS PROTOCOL? 

Protocol riding involves riding a test as you would at a competition then discussing it with the judge immediately after. The judge will advise ways in which you could improve the test. This isn’t coaching your riding but rather showing how to ride the movements and shapes, and where you can improve your marks in the test with accuracy. You can work on these movements with the judge and ride it again to see the improvement. Great way to practice your tests or try a new level for the first time. You have 30 minutes with the judge to ride your test, receive feedback and then can reattempt all or parts of the test as appropriate. 

It is a wonderful opportunity to get feedback and is often useful if you are looking to move up a grade. 

Dress Code for Protocol

• Neat and Tidy – light coloured Jodhpurs and polo shirt, riding boots (short or long), gloves and EA tagged & approved helmet.
• No plaiting required but you are welcome to plait for practice.

This is a new trial for WDA and we hope that you enjoy the opportunity to bring your horse to an event for experience whilst learning valuable information from the Judge. We do hope that you support this venture, if it is received well, we will run more of them at future events. 

Thanks for your support and see you on the 2nd Dec.  

Good luck and happy riding from everyone at the WDA Committee.