The New RingCraft format is proving to be a winner!

3rd July marked the first RingCraft clinic since Covid began, and the feed back was great..

- So we start off by putting an earpiece on you, so I dont need to shout :) and you can hear my comments when judging you from C at the end of the session.

- Then we allow you to warm up over 5 -10mins discussing what level you're at, the marks you usually get, the comments you usually get..

- Then we talk about quality within the 3 paces. The adjustments you can make to improve your marks on this quality. How is feels on top when the quality is 6, 6.5, 7, or even 8-9. Whether the feel on top actually matches the appearance from the floor.

- Other aspects possibly like everything feeling fab, when actually the mouth is wide open and not tracking up in working trot..

- Then we talk through, ride different movements at your level, IE the stretch, the give-retake, change of rein through trot, simple changes, leg yields ..

- Then, if required, we dissect a particular test, whilst getting the best quality of work to get the best marks. It's about riding the most suitable way with the horse that you've got. So we talk about how to limit the bad movements too.

- Ringcraft pointers to encourage the judge to go up 1/2 a mark as opposed to go down 1/2 a mark. Also, I welcome anyone wanting to sit in with me whilst training others too.

- Stay for a few hours. Write a test sheet out for me whilst I judge.. See what we see from C and better understand how us strange creatures work!”