Line up - what to do ?

[Spook]

Question ? In the line-up while waiting for the indiviual shows to be completed, as the judge is not looking at the line-up is it ok for your horse to relax/fall asleep (!), or is it sufficient to get your horse standing square, etc once the final horse/rider has completed their show ?

[cubic]

It depends on the judge, but you are theoretically being judged all the time you are in the ring. If the judge is trying to decide between you and another horse they may look back at the line up to remind themselves, but a lot of judges will have made their mind up from the individuals and won't look back. My advice would be to keep an eye on the judge and make sure your horse isn't resting a leg/standing with his legs crossed etc, just in case.

[Spook]

Thanks for responding, it's appreciated ! I read one of your other posts about the tic-tacs, what a great idea . . . and already bought some ready for the weekend !

[sunshine]

Hey Spook - are you practicing for the Champs this weekend?

I am!!!

[Spook]

Oh yes ! Off to Tring on Sunday for a last minute practice, using double reins (argh !) so really it's more for me to practice I think ! Where are you off to ?

[sunshine]

We went to Littlewick - see my thread.........

Looks like we've run out of time for any more practice !!