The final round of the Six Year Old Young Dressage Horses was conducted outside, in ring number 1.  This ring has a very 'international feel' with the glass fronted judges boxes.  We are very fortunate to have such a wonderful facility available to us.  The FEI 6 YO test approaches Medium standard and has both flying changes and simple changes at the Canter.  The halt and rein back is also a taxing movement and is put into this test to help the judges assess the horses willingness and trainability.

The top three horses gave me the feeling that Dressage has come a long way here in Australia.  We must continue to strive for better basics and more assistance for people training their lovely young horses.  Sadly,  there is clear evidence of horses at five and six years old with faults that will make further progress difficult.

(Kate is sponsored by Peter Horobin Saddlery)  

Pasa Doble is owned by Vicky Roux from Harkaway -  congratulations to all concerned, on a job very well done.