2008 Dressage League Results
Beginners League Champion - Chris Hall
Beginners League Res Champ - Rebecca Parker
Prelim League Champion - Chris Boden
Prelim League Res Champ - Ann Steen
Novice League Champion - Alwena Bartley
Novice League Res Champ - Budge English
Elementary League Champion - Annette Jones
(No reserve in this section)
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS!
Prizes to league champions and reserve champions, also special prize for overall
best percentage average.
We hope to see all prizewinners at the club AGM on Wednesday 30th April to be presented with their prizes.
Dressage League Information
(dates on diary dates tab on left)
In the May, June and July competitions all the tests will be competitive (i.e. competitors do not need to ride HC unless they specifically wish to) and depending on demand these might be half-days.
The Beginners League is for those who are new to dressage and competitors may only compete in it for one season before they move up to Prelim. This class is also for young horses [4yo]. Tack and turnout rules are the same for beginners classes as the rest of the league (see below for rules).
In the Beginners, Preliminary, Novice and Elementary Leagues – only one test can be competitive, the other must be HC i.e. competitors may not compete at more than one level of competition, (although they may compete at a different level on another horse) but are welcome to enter any of the other available classes HC.
Members £8 per competitive test
£6 per HC test
Non-members £10 per test.
Points and rosettes awarded 1st to 6th [6 points – 1point].
One point is awarded for each entry who competes in their competitive class [members only].
In each league the highest points scored in the season is the champion.
In order to give everyone a chance to win then anyone with an average of more than ³62% would be actively encouraged to ‘move up’. Those who do not want to move up could stay in the prelim but would have to go HC.
Bryony Crampton
Dressage Co-ordinator
Dressage Rules Update
Here are just a few important ones for you to consider.
The following are NOT permitted
Martingales
Bit Guards or tongue straps
Neck straps at Novice level or above
Boots or bandages (only when riding in and must be removed before the
test))
Saddle covers or seat savers
Market Harborough’s/ side/ draw/check or running reins
Hackamores/ bitless bridles/ blinkers or hoods
Fine wire/ cord or twine around the horses mouth
Fly fringes/ gauzes /ear covers (only whilst riding in) Permission can be given
for a nose gauze in a known head shaker.
Excessive Jewellery on the rider
The following ARE permitted
Spurs-
which should be worn with the necks of the spur directed downwards
English type saddles only
Snaffle bridles only up to novice level (double bridles and snaffles from Elem)
A noseband is obligatory (flash, drop, cavesson but not a grackle)
Breastplates
Antifly impregnated brow bands
Numnahs and saddlecloths but logo’s only 12cmx12cm
Whips are permitted at club level but should be carried in the offside hand and
not in the saluting hand at the end. Excessive use of the whip (ie reprimanding
the horse too strongly) will result in elimination.
Collar/ tie / hunting stock
Jacket (black, navy or tweed)
Black/brown polished leather gaiters with matching boots. Or polished long
boots.
Gloves are compulsory for dressage. Preferably white or cream
Hair should be in a hairnet unless the hair length is shorter than the person’s
shoulders.
STALLIONS MUST WEAR BRIDLE TAGS.
A hard hat with three point linkage harness properly adjusted and fastened at all times when mounted. Skullcap style must have a hat silk. (This is slightly different from British dressage so please note)
Grooms and callers are expected to be neatly dressed and tidy. Horses can be shown plaited or in their natural state.