Spectators

Spectator Pointers:

Riding a dressage test requires a great deal of concentration on the part of the horse and rider. You will notice that everyone remains silent while the horse and rider are in the ring. The following rules will help to ensure that all riders have the opportunity to achieve their very best performance.

	Avoid running, shouting or sudden movements while a horse is in the ring.
	Applaud only after the rider has completed his final salute.
	Please leave dogs at home. It is best to leave your dog at home, but if you have your dog with you, keep it on a leash at all times.
	A barking dog should be taken for a walk.
	Never step inside the ring during the judging.
	Remain in the spectator seating area. Spectators must stay back from the white fence surrounding the competition arena.

What the scores mean:

All movements and certain transitions from one to another which have to be marked by the judge(s) are numbered on the judge's sheet. They are marked from 0 to 10, 0 being the lowest mark and 10 the highest. The scale of marks is as follows:

10   Excellent
9    Very Good
8    Good
7    Fairly Good
6    Satisfactory
5    Sufficient
4    Insufficient
3    Fairly bad
2    Bad
1    Very Bad
0    Not Executed

"Not executed means that practically nothing of the required movement has been performed." - USEF Rule Book

Following the test, the rider's individual movement scores are added up and a final score is calculated as a percentage of the possible score that the rider could achieve for that particular test. The highest percentage wins the class. The scores and results of the classes are posted on boards located on the concourse level of the main arena across from the Trade Fair.