Editing Dressage (section)

=== Scribing ===
Scribing (also known as pencilling or writing) is the writing down of the scores and comments of judges at dressage events so that the judge can concentrate on the performance. In addition to this, the scribe should check the identity of each competitor, and ensure that the test papers are complete and signed before handing them to the scorers. The scribe should have some knowledge of dressage terminology, be smartly dressed and have legible handwriting. The scribe should also be professional in manner, neutral and not engage in small talk or make comments. It is permissible to use abbreviations provided they are accepted and intelligible.<ref>'' see, e.g. [http://www.dressagecanada.org/pdf/Competitions/DressageCanada_ScribingGuide.pdf Dressage Canada scribing guide] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061007122358/http://www.dressagecanada.org/pdf/Competitions/DressageCanada_ScribingGuide.pdf |date=October 7, 2006 }}<br />
[http://www.dressage.net.au/scribingsymbols.pdf Scribing symbols] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070216072939/http://www.dressage.net.au/scribingsymbols.pdf |date=February 16, 2007 }}</ref>

According to the United States Dressage Federation, "Anyone can volunteer at a schooling show to scribe. Schooling shows are not recognized as official shows but are a great way to practice riding tests or to learn to scribe for a judge. Once you have scribed at a schooling show and at the lower levels, you may ask to scribe at a recognized show and perhaps even the FEI levels of competition."<ref>''{{cite web| url = http://www.usdf.org/about/about-dressage/competition/judging-scribing.asp| title = Judging & Scribing}}''</ref> Scribing or pencilling is also an integral part of a judge's training as they look to become accredited or upgrade to a higher level.