DRESSAGE NECESSITIES

Here is what you’ll need to get the most out of your experience with the SL Dressage Society.

Everyone will need a Bow HUD.
There are several dressage huds out there, and these can add to the performance of your dressage routine; however, for class purposes, we only require a bow animation.  Any other dressage HUD is optional and up to the individual.  Here is the good news.  Thanks to our friend, Lerim Asbrink, there is a free bow HUD included in your member package  (Lerim's Bow HUD).  Thank you Lerim!

Trainers & Owners will need a whip capable of not only making an audible sound, but also the ability to be read in local chat.   Here is the good news. We have a free one included in the member package.  (*WHIP KIRI)  It’s real easy…just wear the whip, wear the HUD, push the buttons on the HUD.

Ponies have the hard part.  Since we are coming together to learn and perform Dressage correctly, ponies will have to be able to walk backward.  For the level at which we plan to train and compete, the old trick of the fake backward walk is unacceptable. To my knowledge there are two different ways this can be done.  If anyone knows of other ways, please let me know and I will add them to this note.

• Morbid Play (MP) Hooves and AO have the ability to walk backward.
• Netsui Kigyo also sells an AO that can be placed into any modifiable hoof (or attached anywhere) and will give you the ability to walk backward.

Ponies will also be expected to wear a Bridle, Harness, and Tail at all times.  Bits are optional for classes where communication is key, so ponies will have the option of speaking during class time if they wish.