Dressage Calling

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Help & FAQs

Safety first. Live calling is a training aid, not a substitute for riding what you see and feel in the arena. Keep your phone pocketed, use headphones, and always prioritise you and your horse's safety over the app.

Getting started

What does Dressage Calling do?

It turns a dressage test you create into clear spoken guidance. Use Rehearsal to step through the test visually and memorise it away from the arena, or use Live calling for guidance while you ride.

How do I build a test?

From the test list, create a new test and choose Edit. Draw each route on the arena, confirm the suggested movement, then add any details such as direction, diameter or a target letter. The arena diagram updates as you build.

How do I start Live calling?

Open your test, choose Start Calling, and follow the short on-screen setup. Keep your phone secure in a pocket or holder, then ride your test as normal. The first spoken instruction confirms that calling has begun.

Troubleshooting

Calling did not begin

Stop the session and begin again, following the setup prompts from the start. Make sure your phone is secure and that you can hear the app before you move off. If the problem repeats, contact us with your phone model and Android version.

Calling stopped unexpectedly

Stop the session and begin again from the opening setup. If this happens repeatedly, please contact us with your phone model and Android version.

Cues seem to fire at the wrong time

Keep your phone secure in a consistent position and make sure it cannot move freely in a pocket. If a timing issue is repeatable, stop the session and let us know the test, movement and phone model so we can investigate.

No sound / cues aren't speaking

Check your phone's media volume (not ringer volume) and that headphones or speaker are connected. Check Settings → Voice in the app for your selected voice.

Premium

What's included in premium?

The free version gives you one test. Premium unlocks your full saved test library, so you can create, edit, rehearse and call as many tests as you need. Manage or cancel your subscription any time through the Google Play Store app on your device.

Still stuck?

Email us at contact@dressagecalling.com — include your phone model and Android version if you're reporting a bug, it helps a lot.