How on Earth to You Begin to Choreograph Dressage Musical Freestyle?
I have an interest in dressage, and my horse is trained really well in it, and so far our lessons have been going really well. I would love to compete in musical freestyle. I even have a song I would enjoy using (its from the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince soundtrack, "Journey to the Cave" lol)
But I'm totally new in this, so I don't know where to start! First of all, does 4-H usually have musical freestyle? I mostly show 4-H.
Second, how long is a routine/test? (and what do I call it? Routine? Test?)
How do I start figuring out what maneuvers to do and in what order?
Any help or advice would be great! And, I am taking lessons, btw.
Just for fun, here's the song I wish to use: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwUIgA4LGOo
(please let me know if this isn't the kind of music they're looking for or something, too!)
Thanks, guys!
There is definitely 4-H dressage in my state, there's just separate shows for it.
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no 4h shows i have ever been to have ever had a dressage class (i have been showing 4h for 10 years) you will most likely have to go to a dressage show. first off you need to know what maneuvers you are required to have in your pattern, then you need to see how the beats of the maneuvers fit with the music. you should really be asking your dressage trainer on advice about showing. she/he may not think you are ready, or she/he may have some really helpful advice. plus she/he can help you on putting together the pattern, and perfecting it.