Dressage Rider Assessment

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What are your strengths and weaknesses as a Dressage Rider? This assessment will help you identify strengths and weaknesses in your riding and to understand what areas you need to focus on to make progress in your riding. It’s ok to be unsatisfied with some of your answers. That is the point of this exercise! It is an indication to focus on that area and set some goals. Improvement and change are hard and take time so don’t get discouraged and persist in your journey to the next level of potential and performance!
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Rider Position: In general my riding position is correct. I maintain proper alignment from my shoulder, hip, and heel at all 3 gaits and I am able to stay with the motion of the horse without bouncing.
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Mission: I have a clear plan and goals with my horses and my riding. I know my strengths and weaknesses and I have an idea of how to work though these things. When I look back to a year ago, I have made progress in my riding.
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Learning: I have good teachers and mentors that I can ask for help and guidance from with my horse. If I run into a problem, I have resources to help me and my horse understand. I feel like I am making progress (it can be slow) and that me and my horse understand the training.
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Health: I take care of my own health and fitness. I am fit and healthy and take care of my physical and emotional health so that I feel energetic and strong everyday. I eat well, sleep well, and exercise so that I can ride and take care of my horse.
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Friends: I have a good group of friends that encourage and support me on my horse journey. I know that I have support and encouragement during the highs and lows of riding and training. I offer support and encouragement to others with their horse journey.
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Horse Power: I have a horse that is suitable for me and my goals. I am not “over-mounted” with a horse that is too much for my skill set nor am I “under-mounted” with a horse that is not physically capable of doing what I want. I can ride the horse I have and can progress with this horse.
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Symmetry: I feel very symmetrical and even on my horse left and right. I have even contact on my left and my right rein and I am equally comfortable riding a left circles as I am riding right circles. My horse move easily and equally off of both my right and my left leg.
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Confidence: I feel confident handling my horse in new situations and on days when he/she is fresh. I have the tools and skills and enough of a relationship with my horse that I know I can work through these difficult situations. I can be independent in handling and riding my horse.
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Knowledge: I am knowledgeable and experienced with horses and with training dressage horses. I have a good sense of how to communicate and train a horse. I understand how to implement the principles of the Dressage Training Scale and to use it as a framework to develop my horse
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Passion: I have a passion and commitment to riding and horses. People think I am horse crazy! No matter what, I make it a priority to get the the barn and to ride my horse. There are no excuses. I make it to the barn nearly every day.
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Persistence & Perseverance: I know that becoming a good rider and horseman is hard work. There will be highs and lows and I am prepared to persevere and stay committed during the good times and the bad times. I am in it for the long haul and am prepared to enjoy the journey as much as the destination.
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