Re: Coaching at recognized Dressage shows and Events
Posted by: "Wayne Quarles" activities@... wayne_quarles
Wed Feb 18, 2009 2:26 pm (PST)
Dear Lisa;
I think part of the whole idea of no coaches stemmed from the days that HM
supervised the warm-up areas and they were "on the look out for
unauthorized
assistance!" At one of the first Champs I attended there was a huge issue
during awards because a Dressage HM Judge wanted to give points for
unauthorized assistance because someone watching the ring spoke to the
rider.
Thank goodness we are beyond that now, I hope! I mean how much
assistance can a coach actually give, beyond basic reminders and a
smile to
head into the ring with at the last minute. Anyway, it has been the
practice that at open competitions we play by the rules of the open
competition.
So to simplify, as I know a few like me to make it very clear.
When a rally happens in the framework of a recognized competition, for the
competition phase we follow the rules of play and standard practices for
competition. We ask to be stabled separately and still don't allow parents
and strangers in our barn area, but outside the barn is all neutral
territory.
Wayne

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Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 12:42 PM
To: DCDigest@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [DCDigest] Coaching at recognized Dressage shows and Events

Hi DC's - a question was recently raised by one of our parents about
the coaching at Rallies - It seems that PC'ers are not to be "coached"
on the flat, only for XC and Stadium at events, and for Show Jumping.
It seems that if the competition is held in conjunction with a USDF or
a USEA Event, and all the other "open" competitors have the option of a
coach for Dressage, that kids who choose to Rally are at a disadvantage
in the open part of the competition. Am I interpreting this
incorrectly? any thoughts?

thanks

Lisa Reader
Los Alamos PC DC