Winter Indoor Dressage 2008/9
Competitions will be held at Forest Gate Farm, Norley on 12 Oct, 9 Nov, 11 Jan, 8 Feb and 8 March. These competitions are run for DFRC members, however if there are insufficient entries then non-members will be allowed to enter at a fee of £10.
To enter phone Mary Bradbury on 01928 787601 2 weeks prior to the competition, send £8 entry fee within 3 days to Mary at Beech Cottage, Beech Lane, Norley WA6 6LP. Entries close on the previous Wednesday - or earlier if full. For times, ring Mary between 7pm and 9pm on the previous Wednesday.
Summer dressage 2008
Competitions will be held at Reaseheath college Nantwich. These competitions are run for DFRC members, however if there are insufficient entries then non-members will be allowed to enter at a fee of £9.
13 April - P10 (2002), N25 (2005), E42 (2008)
11 May - P18 (2002), N28 (2008), E50 (2007), M61 (2002)
8 June- P4 (2002), N36 (2002), E44 (2002)
13 July- P7 (2002), N20 (2007), E42 (2008), M69 (2005)
To enter phone Sue Lea on 01928 710802 2 weeks prior to the competition, send £7 entry fee within 3 days to Sue at Fairview, 93 Chester Road, Sutton Weaver, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 3EX. Entries close on the previous Wednesday - or earlier if full. For times, ring Sue between 7pm and 9pm on the previous Wednesday.
Membership details
Results
Dressage Rules
Horse/rider combinations (juniors and seniors) may compete in Prelim classes until they accumulate 35 points. Non-members who win twice must then compete HC.
What to wear
Black, navy or tweed jackets with light coloured jods or breeches. Gloves compulsory. Tie or stock. Leather gaiters must be same colour as boots. Spurs should be metal and point down. Whips not allowed for Horse Trials or Championships. Hats as general DFRC rules. No jewellery or earrings allowed.
Horse’s Equipment
Snaffle bridle compulsory to Elementary when a double bridle is permitted. Flash, drop or cavesson nosebands obligatory – (except Horse Trials where a grackle is OK). Bits to conform to British Dressage Rulebook. No bitguards or martingales allowed, breastplate OK. No boots or bandages for test but OK for warming up.
Working In
Pass left to left, if walking use the inside track so others can pass. Do not tickle other horses if you have a long dressage whip! Leave plenty of room between you and the horse in front and circle away where necessary.
Riding the Test
Callers are permitted (except for Horse Trials). Be ready before the previous horse has completed their test and make yourself known to the steward. As soon as the previous horse has left the arena you may ride around the outside. If there is insufficient room you can work in inside the arena then start your test from inside or outside.
Do not start your test until you hear the horn or bell. You should then commence within 60 seconds. You may not use your voice but do breathe!
When saluting take the reins and whip in one hand, lower the free hand and nod your head to the judge. Smiling to the judge and patting your horse is allowed when you have finished your test.
* Rule books are available from the British Riding Clubs' Office, British Horse Society, Stoneleigh Deer Park, Stoneleigh, Kenilworth, Warwickshire. CV8 2XZ.
Tel : 01926 707700 .
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