Q&A of the Month
We asked a few questions to Manuel Trigo we thought would be helpful.
Q: There is a presentation score in the Alta Escuela and Doma Vaquera tests. What are you looking for and how can we improve this score?
A: Both Disciplines, Alta Escuela and Doma Vaquera, have a presentation phase which is scored from 0 to 10, being the first "exercise" of any test. Both disciplines have the concern to perpetuate the traditional tacks and attire. What the judge is expecting to see is the proper tack and attire, clean in a good shape, worn correctly in the proper positions etc... It also taken in consideration how clean and shiny the horse is, how well the braids or knots are done etc.. However it doesn't take in consideration if the horse did stay still around the judge or if the rider did backup correctly to go back in line with the other riders.
In both disciplines riders need to granted of a minimum score of 5 to be authorized to ride their test. If the score is lower than 5, the rider and horse cannot compete in this class.
Q: In the Lightness classes, you mentioned there will be an upgrade. What is that change?
A: Upgrade of the test is the fact we will add a new "exercise", the presentation, which will be scored from 0 to 10 and will be added to the total of the scores on the second page of each test. The difference of the presentation score in Lightness versus Alta Escuela or Doma Vaquera is that in the Lightness classes the presentation score, if below 5, will not be a disqualification.
If there are any questions you would like answered, please send them to info@lightnessfoundation.com
