ROLES AND TAGS--WHAT THEY MEAN
When
you see the phrase “Voice Command” written here, it means a command
given by typing into local chat. It does not mean the use of SL Voice
Chat.
A Dressage Mistress or Dressage Master
is a teacher. Only Mistresses and Masters may teach in a formal SL
Dressage Society class. Any Mistress or Master may hold a class anytime
they wish, just send out a notice and announce your class at your
convenience.
The following tags are given upon joining the SL Dressage Society.
Society~Pony
A
pony learning the art of Dressage and Flower Dressage. These ponies
will learn the, Silent, Voice Command, and Whip Command styles of
Dressage and Voice Command Flower Dressage. They will sharpen their
skills and work with “Dressage Mistress/Masters” to hone the skills they
already have and to learn new ones.
Society~Trainer
A
Trainer who is learning the art of Dressage and Flower Dressage. These
trainers will learn the, Silent, Voice Command, and Whip Command styles
of Dressage and Voice Command Flower Dressage. They will sharpen their
skills and work with “Dressage Mistress/Masters” to hone the skills
they already have and to learn new ones.
Society~Owner
An
Owner of a pony or ponies who is learning the art of Dressage and
Flower Dressage. These Owners will learn the, Silent, Voice Command,
and Whip Command styles of Dressage and Voice Command Flower Dressage.
They will sharpen their skills and work with “Dressage Mistress/Masters”
to hone the skills they already have and to learn new ones.
The following Tags are Earned Tags;
Dressage~Pony
A
pony that has shown proficiency at Silent, Voice Command, and Whip
Command Styles of dressage and Voice Command Flower Dressage. To earn
this Tag, a pony must have their checklist signed off in all four
disciplines by a “Dressage Mistress/Master,” have three recommendations
by three different “Dressage Mistress/Masters,” pass a final exam by
given by a “Dressage Mistress/Master” and come in either 1st, 2nd, or
3rd place in a formal Dressage competition.
Dressage~Mistress/Master
These
will be our teachers. Only Mistresses and Masters may teach in a
formal SL Dressage Society class. This tag will be given to Ponies,
Trainers or Owners who have displayed a proficiency in all four
disciplines of dressage and shows the ability to teach them. To earn
this tag, a trainer or owner must have their checklist signed off in all
four disciplines of dressage, have three recommendations by three
different “Dressage Mistress/Master” ***and*** pass a final exam by
given by a “Dressage Mistress/Master.” This exam will consist of an
oral exam and a proficiency exam showing the ability to teach the
different forms of dressage. Teaching isn’t an easy job, but good
teachers will make the job easier.
(Note that a pony may become a Dressage Mistress/Master, and give classes in full tack except for the Bit.)
Dressage~Judge
These
are any student, Pony, Trainer, Owner, Mistress, or Master, who has
shown proficiency and knowledge in the rules of both Dressage and Flower
Dressage and knowledge of the judging criteria. To earn this tag, a
Pony, Trainer, Owner, Mistress, or Master must be able to demonstrate
their knowledge in an oral exam and a proficiency exam given by a
Dressage Mistress/Master. They must have practiced judging in at least 5
dressage classes covering all four disciplines. They must have three
recommendations by three different Dressage Mistress/Masters. This tag
will be given after the person has judged 1 formal Dressage Event.
It is possible for anyone to earn all three tags. You can be a pony and still be a Mistress/Master and a Judge. Everything is open to everyone.
Dressage Mistress, Society Trainer, or an Owner, beautifully outfitted for dressage
Ponies gather round the Dressage Mistress for a Flower Dressage class