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

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