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Musical Ride \u2013 Selection Appendix<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Purpose<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Musical Ride selection considers group-riding and choreography skills in addition to general selection criteria.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Selection Criteria<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Includes:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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\u2022 safe riding in close formation<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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\u2022 pace consistency and control<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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\u2022 accuracy of lines and spacing<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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\u2022 pony reliability in groups<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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\u2022 choreography learning ability<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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\u2022 rhythm and timing<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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\u2022 teamwork and attitude<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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\u2022 availability for practices\/performances<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Training Commitment<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Selected riders should attend practices, notify absences promptly, practise between sessions if asked, and commit to performances. Roles may change if safety or performance requires.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Team Composition & Roles<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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The Musical Ride Team Manager has final authority over:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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\u2022 team members<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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\u2022 riding positions\/pairings<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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\u2022 choreography roles<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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\u2022 reserves\/substitutions<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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\u2022 themes\/costumes<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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\u2022 performance entries<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Substitutions<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Changes may occur up to performance if safety concerns arise, attendance\/preparation is insufficient, pony suitability changes, or team balance requires. Team Manager\/DC decisions are final.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Conflict of Interest<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Handled under Branch policy. DC appoints an impartial decision-maker if needed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Conduct<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Riders must show teamwork and sportsmanship, support team members, care for equipment\/costume, and represent the Branch positively. Roles or places may change if standards are not met.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Musical Ride \u2013 Selection Appendix Purpose Musical Ride selection considers group-riding and choreography skills in addition to general selection criteria. Selection Criteria Includes: \u2022 safe riding in close formation \u2022 pace consistency and control \u2022 accuracy of lines and spacing \u2022 pony reliability in groups \u2022 choreography learning ability \u2022 rhythm and timing \u2022 teamwork […]<\/p>\n

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