Choose which test you would like to compete in.
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Purchase your chosen test from our shop (click below).
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Download the arena set-up and your chosen test.
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Join our Top Barn Online facebook group, if you're not already in it (click below).
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Obstage is exactly what it sounds like – a combination of obstacles and dressage!
​When riding a dressage test, you are given the pattern and movements you are required to ride, described by using letters at specific points of the arena and with instructions when to walk, trot, canter etc. Movements may include various transitions, circles, changes of direction, and lateral work. The emphasis is on harmony and accuracy.
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Riding obstacles involves items such as gates, corridors, side-passing poles, and other challenges that test the horse's agility and the rider's skill in guiding the horse through the course. The emphasis is on smoothness, confidence, and control as the horse and rider tackle each obstacle and it mimics practical skills useful when riding.
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Obstage brings the two elements together with the intention being to flow from dressage components into obstacle components to produce a balanced, fluid, and accurate test, demonstrating precision, agility and partnership between horse and rider. It can be ridden in any tack, but a contact / soft feel is encouraged.
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You have six test to choose from:
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Ground
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Liberty
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Driving
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Ridden - walk
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Ridden - walk & trot
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Ridden - walk, trot & canter.
Tests and arena set-up are available to download opposite or below, depending on your device. ​
Obstage competitions
Entering is easy...
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Downloadable sheets
Get practising and don't miss the video submission deadline of Wednesday 30th April. Videos need to be uploaded to the 'Events' tab on our TBO facebook group.
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Be patience awaiting the results. We aim to have all tests marked within two weeks. Rosettes awarded for places 1 - 6.​​​​​​​
To watch the 'How to' videos
click on the links below.
THINGS TO NOTE...
Please video in landscape format.
Videos must be filmed continuous. Edited videos will not be accepted.
Please say your name, your horse's name and which test you are competing in at the start of your video.
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Videos must CLEARLY show the whole horse and person completing each obstacle. When recording, take account of the description of completing an obstacle. This may include ways of entering and exiting the obstacle that need to be shown.
Be aware of lighting, distance from the camera, and camera position. Please WATCH your videos before submitting them and if you can’t make everything out clearly, sadly neither can we and we may not be able to judge your entry.
Judges’ decisions are final. Feedback will be provided.
Videos will not be accepted after the entry deadline.