Thursday 11 January 2018

Maybe You Are Ready?

This story coincidentally popped up on my facebook feed after I posted about a lot of my local riding friends seeming to never 'be ready' to attend clinics or shows. No excuses now, guys :)

Equestrian Canada (EC) is pleased to introduce the Am I Ready Program


Excerpt from the linked article:

Equestrian Canada (EC) is pleased to introduce the Am I Ready Program, created as a tool for EC Dressage Affiliates to receive feedback from certified officials without leaving the comfort of their home stable.
Am I Ready features an online portal that allows athletes to record their performances of EC Dressage Tests at their own stable, and upload the videos for review and evaluation from an EC certified dressage judge. Tests of all levels can be uploaded, from Training to FEI.
Available exclusively to EC Dressage Affiliates, at no additional fee, Am I Ready is a user-friendly, cost-effective and convenient development resource for Canadian dressage athletes from coast-to-coast – or anywhere in the world!
I know there are a lot of similar apps and programs out there, but I like that this one is provided by our national program and your test will be evaluated from the same judge you might have at a 'real' EC rated show.
I think this could make a super 'fun' day or even clinic day idea for our group. We all lesson/practice together, ride our tests, and video each other. Send the videos in, and everyone gets their own individual feedback sent to them personally. I like that it takes away any potential awkwardness someone might feel about being evaluated 'in public' and show nerves shouldn't factor in as much.
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14 comments

  1. ha what a neat service, and so funny that it popped up right after your last post!

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  2. that's kinda neat it popped up after your last post!! interesting service EC provides - i don't really use their website much, since a lot of this area is HCBC.

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    1. True story, I only got my first EC membership a couple of years ago after years of just attending hcbc stuff. Most of the events and dressage shows that we go to in vancouver are EC affiliated and require it in addition to your hcbc. I'm happy at least those extra membership dollars now include a fun app I can use!

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  3. I have to say I like the way EC deals with trainer certifications and the amateur rule. I wish the U.S. would do something similar.

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    1. They're a pretty messed up organization on the whole, but I agree, there are some things they're definitely doing right. I love being able to reference a list of coaches that are certified, and now they're getting even more detailed...like trainer A is certified for coaching jumpers at the competitive level, trainer B is certified to coach western beginner riders.

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  4. I like the idea of having everyone do it as a group!

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    1. We don't have a dressage arena marked out, so if Im going to measure out the space and put the letters out for me to video my ride, Im making other people ride too :) (But seriously, yes it would be more fun with a group of us!)

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  5. Oh how neat! What a great tool.

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  6. I want to do it! But don't need to be told "not ready" at this point: )

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    1. I trailered in and rode a test in person a couple of years ago where the comments were basically "you are not ready for this level!" Lol, while it may have been true, I still don't like that judge.

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  7. Hmmm... I was thinking of getting my Instructor certification this year so I would have to pay for a Silver level licence. I might need to add the $30 and use this!

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    1. I read all i could find and it doesnt look like there is a limit on the number of tests you can ride/submit through the year? If so, it might be well worth the upgraded $30 "affiliate" add on.

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