| Author | Message | ||
     James Binns Username: Jamesb Registered: 12-2008 |
Just for the record I DO use diagrams to learn my tests, the point was sit down and draw it out and it becomes clear, no insult was meant at all apologies to those I may have offended. | ||
| Guest Username: New Registered: 02-2010 |
You can enter, look at Rita's post a few days ago. | ||
| Chris Manger Username: Chrismanger Registered: 10-2011 |
Hi I'am still waiting for my membership No. so i can enter. I paid up at the National Champs. Thanks | ||
| Mike Watts Username: Mikew Registered: 10-2006 |
Online entries now open! Go to events page. | ||
| Sam H Username: Samh Registered: 10-2011 |
Thanks mike that's super makes it all clear now  Let the practice begin Thanks Sam | ||
| Jackie Ellis Username: Jackieellis Registered: 01-2009 |
Hi Mike can we please have a diagram from A ? | ||
| Mike Watts Username: Mikew Registered: 10-2006 |
Sorry for the delay, the slightly revised test (issue 2) is now on the website or click here. This version also has a diagram - scroll down to page 2 - please let me know any errors. Hope to get the online entries open this weekend. | ||
| Liz Howe Username: Lizh Registered: 10-2007 |
I've just done the same as Caroline and drawn my own diagram. Don't worry if the test looks scary, I have often thought that but once you start practicing it I usually find they drive much better than they look on paper. Good luck and welcome to our brilliant sport. | ||
| Caroline Gill Username: Carolineg Registered: 10-2009 |
Don't Panic! I was a bit flustered when I first read it but we printed out a blank dressage diagram and then drew the test on in different coloured pen for each pace. Once we'd worked through it steadily we realised it's not too bad! (Easy for me as I'm only a backstepper!!) Please don't be put off indoors - it really is a fab sport. Perhaps some local help/instruction/training would help work through it. We will certainly be getting some help too at a training day in our area. | ||
| Guest Username: New Registered: 02-2010 |
Hi sorry I am another novice driver and an elderly one at that and do agree with Sam. Experienced drivers already have an idea of the movements and therefore can work the test out a lot easier. I however have never driven in an indoor trials comp before and this will be my first season and I do not want to guess and learn the test incorrectly. I must admit this test has nearly put me off giving it a go all together. I know people want to make things challenging but I feel the association is risking putting newcomers Off before they start. I thought that there may have been an easier test for the novices used. | ||
| Sam H Username: Samh Registered: 10-2011 |
I have tried to draw it with not much sucess as I am not sure on each movement. Being a novice myself I want to ensure that the course I am doing is correct! So if us Novices could have a diagram it would be much appreciated. The experienced drivers such as yourself James dont have to look at the diagram if you do not wish but I think us Novices would like it for our comfort blanket! | ||
| James Binns Username: Jamesb Registered: 12-2008 |
Come on people get a pencil and a piece of paper and draw it your selves, you will see it all becomes clear. What did we all do when picture tests were not provided??? | ||
| Guest Username: New Registered: 02-2010 |
hi when is the diagram going to be available I am sorry but most have a moan as I do find it quite poor this has still not been uploaded many many people are struggling with this test especially novices such as myself and we only have weekends to practice with the indoor starting soon we all really need the added help of a diagram please!! | ||
| Sam H Username: Samh Registered: 10-2011 |
I am sorry but my little brain is still having trouble picturing it  Does anyone know when the diagram will be coming out, or can someone send me a rough diagram? I think I am going to need all the practice I can get hehe Many thanks Sam | ||
| Carole Redgrave Username: Caroleredgrave Registered: 12-2009 |
You have a wicked sense of humour Rita!!! ;-)) The Test is very good. When you've spent as many hours as I have Calling BD Tests for people, it becomes second nature to read one and see it as a diagram in your head. I'm just relieved there's no Collected Trot!!!!! ;-D | ||
| Rita Bundock Username: Roanmare Registered: 11-2007 |
Yipee,someone has worked out the circles, a figure of 8. What about the half circles - think of a tear drop. Really is an easy test, just wait for the Keysoe test................. only kidding | ||
| Liz Howe Username: Lizh Registered: 10-2007 |
Aahhh - like a figure 8? I have been wracking my brains (what brains I hear you ask?) - yes Jo, thank you , you are right. The mist is clearing and I am beginning to see. Many thanks | ||
| Cathy Gilbert Username: Cathyg Registered: 09-2008 |
Sorry movement 2 XBP.... | ||
| Cathy Gilbert Username: Cathyg Registered: 09-2008 |
movement 2 EXB, are you missing it? | ||
| Tara Hill Username: Tarahill Registered: 05-2009 |
I thought exactly as you do Liz. Start you circle to the left at X and you need to be 2.5m away from the boards as you head towards C (so your circle heads up the arena rather than across). | ||
| Danny Snow Username: Snowd Registered: 02-2012 |
The circles would work if you go up and down the arena not across it. | ||
| Jo Foster Username: Jof Registered: 07-2009 |
did you compete last winter Liz? We had a 15m circle at C - look back under General Chat, Mike Watts post on 1st Septemeber 2011 with the test & diagram, no 7 on the diagram. | ||
| Liz Howe Username: Lizh Registered: 10-2007 |
I too am totally confused by no. 2. If at x we circle left 15m, the arena is 20m wide and at x we are exactly in the middle of it so to my mind a 15m circle would take us out of the arena and into the canteen? Please, please put me out of my misery and supply a diagram. No doubt I'll laugh my socks off once it's all been explained and I realise what a numpty I am. | ||
| Guest Username: New Registered: 02-2010 |
Hi is P&P 2012 /13 diagram coming soon as the test seems to be confusing everyone - Thanks | ||
| Sam H Username: Samh Registered: 10-2011 |
Hi Please could you let me know when the P&P diagram will be added? Many thanks Sam | ||
| IHDTC Office Username: Ihdtcoffice Registered: 01-2003 |
All events in the SE are one area | ||
| Philippa Ellen Username: Philippae Registered: 03-2010 |
With regards the South East area, please may I clarify whether the class qualifications will be split between the 'Saturday' events and the 'Sunday' events as we were told by Dick at the SE Points Dinner? Because having added up the events, there are 6 saturdays and only 3 sundays, so I presume it will run as last year rather than be split then? Or will it be split by venue? | ||
| Mike Watts Username: Mikew Registered: 10-2006 |
The new season P&P test 2013 is now on the website. I'll add a diagram as soon as I can. | ||
| Tara Hill Username: Tarahill Registered: 05-2009 |
Thanks for clarifying Rita. | ||
| Rita Bundock Username: Roanmare Registered: 11-2007 |
No Intermediate classes | ||
| Tara Hill Username: Tarahill Registered: 05-2009 |
I'm I right in reading that the intermediate classes have been scrapped? :-/ | ||
| Mike Watts Username: Mikew Registered: 10-2006 |
The yearbook with dates is now available through the site or click here for yearbook Also a shorter summary of the dates and updated rulebook for 2012-13. The membership and entry forms online and paper, also 2012-13 P&P will be available soon, watch this space... Does anyone have any news or articles for indoor driving - please email to me if so mike@ihdt.co.uk | ||
| IHDTC Office Username: Ihdtcoffice Registered: 01-2003 |
Dates will be posted here shortly and will also be available at BHDTA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 7 - 9 September at Windsor Great Park. Just visit our hospitality bus next to the main arena. Dick will have the kettle on for tea or coffee, may even have a biscuit or two to go with it. You can join IHDT on the bus also, Dick will be more than willing to take your membership (Still only £25) ready for the new season or you can join online or by post. The 2013 P&P Test is underway, being test driven and timed. Will be posted here and be available at Windsor. Looking forward to anothe fantastic winter season 'indoors' | ||
| Martin Pink Username: Martinpink Registered: 09-2008 |
And the New seasons Test? I need plenty of practice while the Paddocks are'nt flooded! | ||
| Chris Manger Username: Chrismanger Registered: 10-2011 |
Any Idea when the dates will be out for the coming Indoor Season | ||
| IHDTC Office Username: Ihdtcoffice Registered: 01-2003 |
Our thanks to all who have written to us with regard to the Finals at Keysoe. We are very pleased that you enjoyed the weekend. It was good to see so many smiling faces and the classes well filled in the main. Due to the continuing increases of prices, from food to fuel- printing to postage, it has been decided that ALL information will be posted on this website. NO information will go by post as of now, UNLESS, the office (rita@ihdt.co.uk) is notified that paper copy is required. We are aiming to keep costs down for everyone. We hope you have a super summer and look forward to seeing you all next winter season. |