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CENTRAL REGION NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2012
KIM MOLONEY, CENTRAL REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER,
Foxden House, Main Street, Grendon Underwood,Buckinghamshire HP18 OSH.
Tel: 07789 938307 E mail:- [email protected]
Hello Everyone,
Welcome to our first regional newsletter of the year. It is packed full of training dates &
information dates for Senior Riders (aged 18 & over), Para Riders, Judges, Coaches, Members
and anyone who is interested in our sport of dressage. Regional Training is open to all levels as
stated and also open to non members.
Our forthcoming senior residential camp at Addington Manor Ec, Buckinghamshire in May was
full within 72 hours of placing details on the BD website! I know some of you were really
disappointed not to secure your place and I am really sorry we could not accommodate all of
you. We will however be running another Senior Camp at Wellington Riding EC, Hampshire in
September. I will email out information once we have finalised the date.
I receive enquiries on a regular basis about “official training” & some were a little confused as to
which camps, training, etc. is classed as official, given the need for compulsory attendance for
teams, Judging, etc., well that is an easy one to answer as all payments for courses, camps etc.
are payable to British Dressage and not an individual. This way we can record your attendance
and have you in the system as such.
Many thanks must go to those named above on the Central Region Committee, who are a strong,
fun team that are a huge support to me and to whom without I definitely could not exist as an
RDO – thank you all.
Central Region Committee Delegates
Chairwoman:- Andrea Hessay . Email: [email protected]
Para Delegate:- Waveney Luke. Email: [email protected]
BYRDS Delegate:- Maria Leeson. Email: [email protected]
Judges Delegate:- Joyce Head. Email: [email protected]
Members Delegate:- Danielle Vanstone. Email: [email protected]
Coaches Delegate:- Jenny Ward. Email: [email protected]
Senior Training Delegate:- James Burtwell. Email: [email protected]
Senior Training Delegate Assistant:- Jo Swain. Email: [email protected]
Many congratulations to our regional “Mums to be” l Jo Swain is due her second baby in August,
Jo will continue to train an support the region throughout her pregnancy, Jenny Davies who has
been a massive supporter of our region for the past eight years, Vicki Lovell Nott, Jen Bradbury
(nee Englishby) and I am sure I will hear of many more…………it must be something in our
water!
We wish well to one of the nicest ladies you could ever wish to meet in our region, Sylvia Eames
and her lovely Upano who have represented us on the teams on several occasions . Sylvia has
decided to retire from riding and find a home for her lovely boy. Good luck to you both.
CENTRAL REGION TEAMS I have received a huge number of enquiries about representing
Central for the teams during 2012. I have included information on team selection/criteria for
our region during 2012, a snapshot is that we have moved more toward affiliated test results
during selection process. If you attend a viewing day (where you are coached, ride your test in
front of a Judge with feedback) all test results from that day will be made public at the event. We
encourage riders that we have not met before to attend viewing days as part of the selection
process. So many of you are already in the system and well known to the selectors’ so we do not
mind so much if you are unable to attend a viewing day. You will however need to remember
that you have to attend a minimum of three regional training sessions, two of which must be
mounted, camp counts as two.
The first of the team competitions during 2012 is the Senior Inter-Regionals at Keysoe on
19th-20th May and the second one is the Senior Home International which has been allocated
to Addington Manor EC on 29th-30th September, 2012. The main difference between the two
events is that with the Inter-Regionals you represent your region (see schedule for rules below)
and with the Home International you represent your country. If you have ridden at either the
Winter or Summer Dressage Championships (not including Area Festival or Music) then you are
prohibited from riding at the Inter-Regionals for two years, you may however ride at the Home
International at the level above………………………hope this is all making sense to you! Ie, if you
have ridden at say the Winter Championships at say, Elementary then you will need to try out
for a team place at Medium or above for the Home International. Like I say, Music and Area
Festival classes are not included.
HOW DO I REGISTER MY INTEREST TO REPRESENT CENTRAL- to save on paper, please
email me with the level at which you would like to be considered for a place on the team or as
an individual with a little bit about recent form, say the past six months and ensure you have
met with the criteria (see below). Final team announcements will be made on the Central
Region Webpage at http://www.britishdressage.co.uk/your_regions/central_region on 30th
April for the Inter-Regionals and 22nd August for the Home International.
TEAM CLOTHING is available to order directly from Bee Promoted at:-
www.bee-promoted.co.uk Our regional colour is red. & our contact there is Linda who can be
reached on 01462 815388, Linda is really helpful and aware of our team clothing requirements.
For your info.here is the schedule for the Inter-Regionals:-
BD SENIOR INTER REGIONAL SQUAD COMPETITION at THE COLLEGE E.C., BEDS
SAT 19 – SUN 20 MAY 2012 AT: CHURCH ROAD, KEYSOE, BEDFORD. MK44 2JP EC:
05/05/12 ENTRIES STRICTLY VIA RDOs. See BD magazine for RDO details. TIMES:
17/05/12 on Keysoe website from 3pm, and will be sent to RDOs Entries are limited to 6
teams per region + 3 entrants for class 2. PAY: "The College" No refunds after close of
entries. Substitutions permitted
CL 1 Inter Regional Team Competition
Preliminary for Grp 8/7 Sat. P15; Sun P19 Novice for Grp8-6 Sat. N22; Sun N38 Elementary
for Grp 8-5 Sat. E43; Sun E53 Medium for Grp 8-4 Sat. M69; Sun M73 £140 per Team Prizes
& Rosettes for all classes Each Team to comprise 4 riders from the region. Each of the
specified Team tests must be ridden according to the rider group eligibility specified, with no
more than two riders in a team riding the same level of tests. Riders to be18 & over. Team
Competition to be decided on 3 highest scores each day combined (six scores to count, with
the lowest % dropped each day). Individual Competition to be determined from individual
results in the team classes.
2 Individual Inter Regional Advanced Medium / PSG competition Saturday AM92 / PSG
Sunday AM98 / PSG £35 to cover both tests Combined scores to determine the
inter- regional Advanced Medium & PSG Champion
3 Grp 8/7 rider warm up competition Saturday Preliminary 19 £20
4 Grp 8-6 rider warm up competition Saturday Novice 37 £20
5 Grp 8-4 rider warm up competition Saturday Elementary 45 £20
Prizes & Rosettes for all classes
PROGRAMME: Fri 18/05/12 19:00 briefing & welcome party
DAY 2 Team & individual comp Part 1/warm up tests followed by evening
entertainment
DAY 3 Team & individual comp Part 2. Prize giving. Depart.
ENTRY RESTRICTIONS: Riders to have met with Team Selection Criteria (contact RDO if
unsure)See rule 149 of rule book. 18 years old & over (01/01/12) from Grps 8 – 4 who have
not & will not have competed at Winter Championships and National Championships in the
current or preceding year & will not be entering BYRDS Inter regional competition in 2012.
STABLING: Booked via RDOs by 05/05/12 £70 for show duration (Fri-Sun nights, but can
accommodate longer if required). Bedding not included, Shavings £8-50, Straw £2.50. Please
pre book bedding if possible. Please be on site before 8.00pm if you wish to
purchase/collect bedding. ENTERTAINMENTS: Introduction & briefing Friday night,
followed by Pig Roast & vegetarian option, please pre pre-book Saturday evening
entertainment. CATERING: Restaurant open 7am to 8pm Saturday and 7am to end of show
Sunday. Later evening meals on Sunday can be booked. PRIZE GIVING: Will be unmounted
and after the competition is finished on Sunday. COMPETITION RULES: Whips and
Commanders are permitted. Normal BD rules apply. Rider must be eligible for rider group at
close of entries. Grading points will NOT be awarded.
SENIOR REGIONAL SELECTION POLICY 2012
OBJECTIVE OF SELECTION POLICY
The over-riding objective of the Selection Policy is to guide selection of Regional teams in a fair,
equitable and transparent way. Selection for Teams is open to all British Dressage members
resident in the respective BD Region.
Selection is subject to compliance with British Dressage, BEF and FEI Rules on doping and
medication control for Human and Equine.
The Selection Policy applies to the selection of riders / teams for the following:
• Senior Home International
• Senior Inter-Regional Competition
• Para Home International
SELECTION PANEL
All Selectors will be appointed by the British Dressage Regional Committee. They will have the
knowledge and experience required to effectively select teams and will be as free from all
vested interests / conflicts of interest as is possible. A register of Declarations of Interest will be
maintained by the CEO of British Dressage and is available for inspection.
The Selection Panel will comprise the following:-
• Senior Training Representative / Para Representative (dependent on level of team)
• Regional Development Officer
• 1 x other individual considered to have suitable experience and no perceived conflict of
interest
If any member of the Selection Panel would like to be considered for selection then they must
stand down from the Selection Panel for the relevant event and should not take part in any of
the selection processes for this event.
If any one of the Selectors has privately trained any rider who is being considered for selection
they must not take part in the selection decision involving that individual.
NB: Subject to budgetary constraints, Regional Committees are encouraged to consider using
the third selection position for an individual from outside the region. Where this is not possible,
it is vital the selector should have no connections to individuals being considered.
ELIGIBILITY / AVAILABILITY FOR CONSIDERATION
The RDO is responsible for ensuring that all riders available for selection have current British
Dressage membership.
Only riders fulfilling the criteria stated in the schedule will be considered for selection.
Riders applying for consideration for selection MUST ensure their availability for the dates of
the respective competition they are applying for. Received applications will deem to be
automatic acceptance of the published competition dates.
Riders will only be considered for two team competitions in any one calendar year. Therefore
BYRDS riders will only be eligible for two of the three competitions listed in the selection policy.
However, in exceptional circumstances (e.g. the region has too few riders who meet the
required eligibility levels), this restriction may be waived with the approval of the Regional
Committee.
Riders may only represent their region in one category each calendar year, ie: BYRDS or
Senior’s. Para riders may go forwards for the Para Home International and one other
competition either BYRDS or Senior Inter-Regional’s, Sheepgate Under 25’s .
Senior Competitions
• Riders are also required to attend three BD regional training events in the 12 month
period preceding the final selection date. Attendance at Regional training in
neighbouring regions can be included and Riders should inform their RDO if they have
attended training in another region.
• Regional residential camps will be counted as two BD regional training events.
• One non-ridden session may be considered (e.g. DVD evenings, veterinary talks etc).
• Senior Riders may be required to submit progress charts at the request of the regional
selection panel.
Para Selection
• Riders are required to attend two regional training days and both must be ridden.
• The Para Home International is open to Para riders aged 14 yrs and over.
• Riders need to produce test sheets from 3 para dressage competitions in the 12 months
preceeding selection.
SELECTION COMPETITIONS / VIEWING DAYS
If a Selection or Viewing event is held the RDO will inform all riders who have expressed
interest in team selection and will make it clear if the event is compulsory or optional for riders
who wish to be selected. It will also be made clear if the Selection Panel will be present at the
event, and if the results from the event are to play a major part in selection. Competition results,
feedback from trainers, participation, communication and the ability to work as a team player
will also be taken in to consideration at this time.
CONFIDENTIALITY
It is vitally important for the integrity of the Selection Policy and those involved in its
application both as riders, owners, selectors or other officials, that there is at all times a high
degree of confidentiality relating to information which may have a bearing on selection.
SELECTION CRITERIA
The Selectors wish to make it as clear as possible to everybody concerned the reasons for their
selection and the following criteria are important:-
Results
Selection will be based primarily on results from BD competitions.
The Selectors will monitor the results from BD competitions at the level the rider will be
required to compete at the Home Internationals / Sheepgate / Senior Inter-regionals. The
previous 12 months results will be considered, although consistency and recent form will take
priority.
Past form at major events and team events, may be taken into consideration by the selectors.
Team Spirit
Team spirit is of utmost importance and the Selectors expect riders and their supporters to have
good attitude and participate in all the required activities. A high level of commitment to all the
varied aspects for the preparation process is expected and vital.
Therefore, Selectors will consider the individual’s approach to Regional activity when making
their final selection.
The Selectors reserve the right not to send a team or individual to any competition.
FITNESS
Although good results in competitions are important, the onus is on the riders not to over
campaign their horses / ponies.
It is important that riders plan ahead so they and their horse / pony are in the best form for the
designated Home International / Inter Regional.
FINANCE
All Home Internationals / Inter Regional competitions will be entirely self-funded by riders in
2012.
Regions may conduct fund-raising activity to assist riders with the funding of attendance at the
competition. Details will be available via the RDO.
RULES
All Selected riders agree to abide by the rules of the competition at all times.
SUBSTITUTION
The Selectors may substitute a Team member for a Reserve between the announcement of the
Team up to one hour before the Veterinary Inspection (Home International) or start of
competition (Inter Regionals / Sheepgate). However the reason for a substitution must be only
because either there is a strong veterinary case for substitution or the performance of the Team
member has dropped off to such an extent that for the success of the Team a substitution is vital.
The latter situation will almost certainly occur as a result of a veterinary problem which it may
or may not be possible to define given the time/resources available at the time.
If the decision is made to change a Team member for a reserve then this issue must be handled
in a very sensitive and sympathetic manner.
CHANGES IN POLICY
The Selectors will have the right to amend or change selection policies where necessary at any
time in order to fulfil the objectives of the Selection Policy as long as these changes and
amendments are clearly communicated to all parties.
CANCELLATION / POSTPONEMENT
In the event of cancellation the relevant parties will be notified straightaway. In the event of
postponement a situation might arise where a new and/or different squad needs to be selected
in which case all parties will be notified and normal procedure for selection will be followed.
FORCE MAJEURE
In the event of exceptional circumstances beyond the NGB’s control e.g. disease outbreak in
horses or humans, war or terrorism, the British Dressage Board reserves the right to make the
decision either to change the selection policy or procedure which might include withdrawing
the Teams from competition or cancelling the competition.
VETERINARY / MEDICAL
Short listed riders must notify their RDO /Senior Training or Para Representative of any change
in their own health or fitness status, or their horse / pony health status or veterinary / medical
management immediately.
AVAILABILITY
A rider’s application (to be considered for selection) is taken as a rider’s declaration to be
available for the dates of the competition for which they have applied.
ENQUIRIES
Enquiries about the Selection Policy can be made either in writing or on the telephone to the
RDO in the first instance or relevant Selector.
APPEALS PROCESS AND PROCEDURES
Riders have the right to appeal against the decision of the selectors. Appeals must be made in
writing within 48 hrs of the announcements. Appeals must be sent to the Chief Executive of
British Dressage. If the Chief Executive is not able to satisfy the appellant’s concerns the appeal
may be forwarded to the BEF. The processes and procedures of the BEF Appeals process are set
out in the BEF Rule Book.
Code of Conduct for attendees at Central Region Activities
On arrival, riders must conform to the Centre’s rules at all times and on arrival
familiarise themselves with all fire points, first aid points, and Health and Safety rules
for the centre.
A high standard of horse care and management must be maintained throughout the
duration of camp.
Riders need to control horses at all times both mounted and unmounted.
All Riders should be respectful of all trainers and others around them at all times and act
in a safe and polite manner at all times.
Riders should support and encourage others at all times.
Correct dress code should be abided to at all times.
Please leave the venue clean and tidy
Please can riders inform others if you are leaving the camp, and put your mobile phone
number on your horse’s door in case of emergency.
Leave an emergency home contact number with your chef de quipe.
Remember to thank the organisers before you leave.
PETLAN AREA FESTIVALS
The Petplan Equine Area Festivals were introduced in 1999 to give grass-roots riders the
opportunity to perform in true championship conditions at leading venues across Britain.
To be part of the glitz and glamour of these prestigious shows, which run from July to October
each year, is easier than you think. All you need to do to qualify is compete at affiliated shows
and score just 62% twice at one level from preliminary to elementary and 60% twice from
medium to prix st georges between 1 January and the closing date for entries for your area
festival.
Your score sheets are your proof of qualification. You need to send the original sheets, with the
date and venue of the class written on them, to the show organiser of the area festival you
would like to go to, together with your entry form. Test sheets can only be used once, but it is a
good idea to keep copies as they will not be returned to you.
You do not need to be a British Dressage (BD) member or have a registered horse to qualify for
an area festival at preliminary level, but you will need to become a BD member to ride at an
Area Festival. If you qualify for the Petplan Equine Championships, you will also need to register
your horse with BD to compete there.
If you are riding at novice level upwards, you can also compete without being a member by
using class tickets or training classes, but both horse and rider have to be registered before
entering an area festival.
At preliminary level, only riders in group 7 or 8 and horses with 49 points or fewer are eligible
when qualifying. Group 4-8 riders can compete in area festivals up to and including advanced
medium level, group 3 riders can only compete at novice level and above, group 2 riders are
only allowed to compete at advanced medium level and above and group 1 and group 2A riders
are not allowed to enter area festivals at all. If you upgrade after qualifying, you can still
compete at the area festival.
The Petplan Equine Championships run alongside the Winter Championships, which take place
annually in April at Hartpury College, Gloucestershire. The top two combinations at medium
level and above with a score of 62% or more at area festivals qualify for the finals. If the classes
are split, then the winner from each section will qualify. A horse/rider combination which
qualifies for both the Area Festival championships and the winter championships in the same
year may only compete in the Area Festival championship at a higher level than in the winter
championship. Music freestyle classes are included. Those qualified for both must withdraw
from the Area Festival championship.
At preliminary, novice restricted, novice open, elementary restricted and elementary open the
top four combinations with a score of 62% or more will qualify. If the classes are split, then the
first and second from each section will qualify. At the championships, these three classes will
run in a two-round format. Round one will be in the morning when two arenas of 30
competitors each will run concurrently. In the afternoon, the top 15 from each arena will go
through to the final round.
The dates of the area festivals are listed below..
Wild cards will be issued after close of entries for the Area Festival Championships to the next
highest qualified percentages across all Area Festivals for any class which has not been filled.
Entries received after the closing date from pre-qualified combinations will not be accepted
once wild cards have been issued.
Please note that the information given here is a simplified guide and that you will need to refer
to the current British Dressage Rules for full details.
Eligibility for Area Festivals
Qualification for an Area Festival is restricted to individual horse/rider combinations.
Once qualified for the Area Festival, combinations may compete even if they
subsequently upgrade.
Combinations competing at Winter/Summer Regional Championships will not be
eligible for any Area Festivals at that level or below in the same calendar year with the
exception of Freestyle to Music classes when they will only lose their eligibility to
compete in Area Festivals if they compete at the Winter Championships or Wellington
Championships.
Group 4-8 riders may compete in Area Festivals up to and including Advanced Medium
level, depending on their eligibility. Only Group 7 & 8 riders may compete at Prelim
level. Group 3 riders may only compete at Novice and above. Group 2 riders may only
compete at Advanced Medium level and above. Group 1 and 2A riders may not enter
Area Festivals at any level.
Once a rider has ridden at the National or Winter Championships, they cannot compete
at that level or below on another horse in Area Festivals in that year or the following
year. Riders who have competed in any Para Equestrian Championship, or the Area
Festival Championship which run alongside the Winter Championships, are exempt
from this restriction.
MAJOR DATES 2012
WINTER/MUSIC REGIONALS
Patchetts EC, Herts South 4 – 8 Feb
Rowallan, Ayrshire Scotland 10 – 12 Feb
Kingston Maurward College, Dorset South West 12 – 15 Feb
Addington Manor EC, Bucks Midlands 16 – 19 Feb
Myerscough College, Lancs North West 22 – 26 Feb
Willerby Hill, N. Yorks North 1 – 4 Mar
WINTER/MUSIC CHAMPIONSHIPS
Hartpury Arena Glos 18 - 22 Apr
PREMIER LEAGUES
Myerscough College Lancs 8 – 11 Mar
Keysoe Beds 11 – 13 Apr
Addington Manor EC Bucks 1 - 3 May
Somerford Park Cheshire 25 – 27 May
Wellington Riding Hants 8 - 11 June
Sheepgate EC Lincs 23 – 24 June
Hartpury Glos 4 – 8 July
Hickstead (inc Masters Champs) Sussex 18 - 21 July
SUMMER REGIONALS
Petplan Equine Area Festivals 2012
VENUE COUNTY DATE Weston Lawns Warks 18 – 19 Aug West Wilts Wilts 18 - 19 Aug Rowallan (½ Qualification) Ayrshire 24 – 26 Aug Sparsholt Hants 26 – 27 Aug Norton Heath Essex 31 Aug – 2 Sep Wellington Hants 3 – 6 Sep Kingswood Staffs 6 – 9 Sep Tall Trees Cornwall 7 – 9 Sep Northallerton N Yorks 22 – 23 Sep Patchetts Herts 22 – 24 Sep Sheepgate Lincs 6 – 7 Oct Gordon (½ Qualification) Aberdeenshire 6 – 7 Oct Allens Hill Worcs 6 – 7 Oct Pachesham Surrey 13 – 15 Oct Arena UK Lincs 20 – 21 Oct Myerscough Lancs 27 - 30 Oct Pencoed Glamorgan 27 – 29 Oct Tests to be used at Area Festivals 2012 P19, N38 O&R, E45 O&R,M69 O&R,AM85
O&R and PSG.
Kingston Maurward, Dorset South West 9 – 11 July
Fry’s, E. Yorks Northern 12 – 14 July
Ingliston EC Scotland 23 – 24 July
Addington EC, Bucks Central 26 – 27 July
Somerford Park, Cheshire North West 10 – 11 Aug
Oldencraig EC, Surrey Southern 12 – 13 Aug
Keysoe, Beds Eastern 14 – 15 Aug
SUMMER NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Stoneleigh Park Warks 13 – 16 Sept TBC
PARA CHAMPIONSHIPS
BD Festival of Para Dressage, Vale View Leics 10 – 11 March
Para Home International, Vale View Leics 2 – 3 June tbc
The British Para Dressage Championships
at Hickstead W. Sussex 18 - 19 June
KBIS National Championships Warks 13 Sept tbc
HIGH PROFILED SHOWS/EVENTS
Addington High Profile Show Bucks 20 – 22 Jan
Keysoe U21 Bucks 24 – 25 Mar
National Judges Seminar Bucks 5 April
CDIJYP & CDI3*, Addington Bucks 5 – 8 Apr
Senior Inter-Regional, Keysoe Beds 19 – 20 May
BYRDS Inter-Regional, Keysoe Beds 30 June – 1 July
Hartpury Festival of Dressage (CPDI/CDI 3*) Glos 4 – 8 July
CPDIJ/YR 1* & 2*, Bishop Burton E Yorks 10 – 12 Aug
The Sheepgate Young Rider Dressage
Championship for Under 25’s Lincs 20 – 25 Aug
Senior Home International, Addington Manor Bucks 28 – 30 Sept
BYRDS Home International, Bishop Burton E Yorks 20 – 21 Oct
Vale View High Profile Show Leics Nov tbc
National Judges Seminar, Hartpury College Glos tba
List 3 & 4 only
National Convention TBA tba
World Cup, Olympia London 17 -23 Dec tbc
OTHER DISCIPLINES
Badminton Glos 4 – 7 May
Pony Europeans TBA tba
Pony Club Champs TBA 16 – 19 Aug V Provo
Burghley Leics 30 Aug – 2 Sept
Blenheim Oxon 6 – 9 Sept
Riding Clubs Champs Lincs 15 – 16 Sept tbc
THE SCALES OF TRAINING….At a non BD event I witnessed a coach warming up a rider for
their test, the coach was trying very hard with the rider to encourage & relax them whilst a
“senior” coach appeared on the scene and asked why they were not working with “the scales of
training” to which the original coach replied “never heard of them”! Hmmmmmmmn, which led
me to ask Angela Niemeyer Eastwood who is one of our regional UKCC L3 Coaches for a short
article in order we can help to spread the word, so here it is……………………………………………
The Scales of Training:-What are these? What do they mean? Why are they relevant/essential
to me and my dressage horse?
The Scales of Training are the foundation stones of successful dressage training. Actually, they
are fundamental to any and all horse training. Given that the average horse is approximately
650+ kilos of muscle and instinct, how else are you going to ride safely with your paltry weight
(whatever you might weigh)? Answer- adherence and attention to the Scales of Training.
So, what are they? Rhythm (and regularity - this is nothing to do with speed, it is the
metronomic beat of each pace – some horses have a natural rhythm, others need help);
Suppleness (through the body – longitudinal - and also from side to side - lateral); Contact (from
UKCC INTERACTIVE TASTER AND INTRODUCTION DAY
MONDAY 11 JUNE 2012, 10am until 3pm(approx)
Led by Jill Day with Jenny Ward at Brampton Stables, Stables Lane, Church Brampton,
Northampton NN6 8BH
Jill Day is a former British Dressage Director of Training and one of BD’s most senior Coach
Educators and Assessors.
Jenny Ward is a Coach Educator and Assessor and Central Region Coaching Delegate.
This day is designed to give a “hands-on” approach to the UKC Certificate covering parts of
topics at both Level 2 and Level 3. There will be an opportunity to put your coaching skills
into practise but it is all very informal and hopefully interactive. If you are not sure which
level might be suitable for you then this is your chance to find out and to ask any questions
you may have.
This is a day purely for the Region’s coaches and any other interested parties and a perfect
opportunity to pitch your coaching skills amongst friends!
Guinea pig riders will be provided but there will be absolutely no pressure to teach unless
you want to and every opportunity to learn.
We have managed to subsidise this workshop and offer it to you at only £20 for the day
including tea, coffee & biscuits. Please feel free to bring along a packed lunch. Cheques
payable to British Dressage with course details & your contact details to be written on the
reverse of the cheque and send to me please. We are limited to 15 places only so please book
early with me.
behind over the back to the hand – not pulled into a shape in front); Impulsion (controlled
forward energy, not speed; achieved through transitions); Straightness, and, ultimately, as a
result of the preceding five steps, Collection.
What do they mean? Without rhythm, you don’t have regularity and you can’t have suppleness
or a genuine contact. Without these three, you won’t manage impulsion or straightness
(evenness into both reins and hind feet stepping into and sometimes over the track of the
forefeet), and without all of these, true collection simply won’t happen (think Valegro &
Uthopia). Each step is crucial and should be viewed as a building block.
Why are they relevant/essential - can you start, stop, turn left, turn right, go sideways, shorten
and lengthen the stride within the paces? Is your horse obedient, light to your aids and in your
hands, a pleasure to ride and easy to control? If so, the Scales of Training have been achieved.
These Scales are the concentrated result of many years of discussion, theory and practice of
training horses by top riders, trainers and judges – for dressage, show jumping, eventing,
vaulting, western – whatever. All these, now Olympic, disciplines require an obedient,
malleable, flexible, willing horse to get the maximum result and co-operation, with the minimum
of effort from you, the rider. And, for sure, safe hacking also requires all these qualities.
And - how do you think Para riders manage? They use the Scales too. If your trainer doesn’t
know about or use them, then perhaps it’s time for some DIY education. Try reading
‘Understanding Dressage Training’ by Angela Niemeyer Eastwood & Andrea Hessay. Also, the
‘The Principles of Riding’ edited by the German Federation and the ‘FEI Dressage Handbook,
Guidelines for Judging’.
It’s a truism that every time you get on a horse, you train it whether you mean to or not – so why
not adopt and use the Scales of Training to help you both on the correct path? View them as the
golden threads that take you towards your goals – whatever they may be.
Angela Niemeyer Eastwood UKCC L3
ANDREW GOULD REGIONAL TRAINING
We are very lucky this year to have Andrew help us with our training. He is such an
inspiration & gives you so much confidence and clarity about his training methods. He is a
pleasure to work with. His clinics seem to fill within a “a minute” so please do book early to
secure your place.
Many, many thanks to Nicola Trinder from Granborough in Buckinghamshire for kindly
offering the use of her lovely indoor school with an excellent surface in order our winter
training may continue with Andrew whatever the weather. These sessions count as official
regional training & cater for all levels from Prelim to Grand Prix & will be held at Lathwells
Farm, Marston Road, Granborough, Buckinghamshire, MK18 3NP..
Please do book early to avoid disappointment.
Dates for Lathwells Farm are:-
•Saturday 17th March 2012 FULL
•Saturday 14th April 2012
Dates for Foxden House Stables, Grendon Underwood, Buckinghamshire HP18 0SH :-
Saturday 23rd June 2012
Saturday 14th July 2012
Saturday 4th August 2012
Cost is £50 1/2hr, £60 40 mins or £35 for two sharing for 40 mins. All cheques payable to
British Dressage & send to me, Kim Moloney, RDO. Please write course and contact details
including your email address on the reverse of the cheque. Thank you.
2012 Senior (aged 18 & over) Training Dates
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL TRAINING APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE MADE DIRECTLY TO THE
TRAINER LISTED UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. ALL CHEQUES TO BE MADE PAYABLE TO
BRITISH DRESSAGE. APPLICATIONS CLOSE ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE EVENT ALTHOUGH
PLEASE BE ADVISED PLACES GO VERY QUICKLY! YOU WILL BE CONTACTED 5 DAYS PRIOR
WITH YOUR TIMES. SEPARATE CHEQUES FOR EACH SESSION PLEASE PAYABLE TO BRITISH
DRESSAGE WITH COURSE DETAILS WRITTEN ON THE REVERSE TOGETHER WITH YOUR
EMAIL ADDRESS & PHONE NUMBER.
James Burtwell, Rider Delegate, Winchfield EC, Winchfield, Hants RG27 8BS Tel: 07793 008930.
Email:- [email protected]
Jo Swain, Swallowfields EC, Rising Lane, Lapworth, Warks B94 6JD. Tel: 07836 795960. Email:-
For training sessions with Jo Swain & James Burtwell please apply directly to the trainer,SEE
CONTACT INFO ABOVE. For sessions with Andrew Gould, David Hunt & Carol Bennitt apply
directly to Kim Moloney, RDO.
DAVID HUNT
We are so lucky that David Hunt, BD’s very own Director of Training has very kindly agreed
to give us some more dates for this year at Derick & Jenny Ward’s yard in Church Brampton,
Northamptonshire NN6 8BH. David will coach all levels and impart his knowledge upon you!
The days are open to ALL and can be used in your portfolio for those working towards the
UKCC L2 & L3. David coaches from Prelim to Grand Prix.
The dates are:-
Monday 28th May, Monday 18th June, Monday 23 July & Monday 20th August
If you would like to have a private one to one session at a subsidised rate of £65 then do not
miss out or if you would prefer to come along, spectate and interact with David the cost is
£18 and will include a fabulous lunch with teas & coffees throughout the whole day. The day
will commence at 9am and end around 5pm although you do not have to stay for the whole
day.
Jenny will be on hand to answer any niggly questions you may have about the UKCC.
Please do not miss out on this unique opportunity to work with David. These dates fill very
quicky (last years date was full within three days!!) so please book early to avoid
disappointment. Cheques payable to British Dressage with course details & your contact
details to be written on the reverse of the cheque and send to me please. If you would like to
have a lesson please enclose brief history of yourself and your horse. I will email all riders
that have been successful in securing a place – good luck!
OFFICIAL TRAINING DATES IN CENTRAL REGION FOR RIDERS AGED 18 & OVER
.
3rd March/28th April/Carol Bennitt at Beacon Farmhouse, Ivinghoe Aston, Leighton
Buzzard, Bucks LU7 9DP. £40 for private one to one. Send seperate cheques made payable to
British Dressage (with course details on reverse) to RDO. Carol trains with Carl Hester,
Jennie Loriston Clarke & Hubertus Schmidt & has successfully trained and competed her own
horses up to Grand Prix
18th Feb/4th & 17th Mar/14th & 28th April/26th May/16th June/2nd July/14th July/Jo Swain
at Swallowfields EC, Lapworth, Warks, B94 6JD. £30 private 45 mins. Apply directly to Jo
(details above & separate cheques payable to British Dressage please)
REGIONAL ACTIVITY AIMED AT THOSE TRYING OUT FOR THE TEAMS
26th April Study the Inter-Regional team tests with Joyce Head. The tests will
beP19 N38 E53 M73 PSG. Joyce will talk you through the test and ways in which you
may be able to improve your marks. The evening will commence at 6.45pm and end
around 9.30pm and includes supper at Fiddlers Green, Marsworth, Tring,
Buckinghamshire HP23 4ND/ £15 inc.supper/**strictly limited on places so please
apply early**/Apply RDO
28th April Inter-Regional Teams Viewing Day with Jo Swain & Felicity Scott. You
will need to choose from:- P19 N38 E53 M73 PSG (please state when booking) you
will be warmed up by Jo, ride the test for Felicity who will discuss your test with you
afterwards, as this is a viewing day you will be encouraged to stay on and support
your fellow potential team riders. All test results will be published on the day. It will
be at:- Swallowfields EC, Warks B94 6JD/£45. Tel Jo on: 07836 795960 to discuss and
book your slot
29th April Inter-Regional Teams Viewing Day with James Burtwell. You will need
to choose from:- P19 N38 E53 M73 PSG (please state when booking) you will be
warmed up by James & then ride through your test and James will discuss your test
with you afterwards, as this is a viewing day you will be encouraged to stay on and
support your fellow potential team riders. All test results will be published on the
day. It will be at:-Winchfield EC, Hants RG27 8BS/£45/Tel James on: 07793 008930
to discuss and book your slot
12-13 May/Senior residential training camp at Addington Manor EC, Bucks MK18 2JR/ click
here for programme FULL
September 2012, 2nd Senior Residential Training Camp at Wellington Riding EC,
Hampshire. Further information available once final date/details have been confirmed.
26 February/25 March/29th April/27th May/24th June/29th July/James
Burtwell/Winchfield EC, HantsRG27 8BS/£40/Tel James on 07793 008930
28th May/18th June/23rd July/20th August/David Hunt at Derick & Jenny Ward’s yard in
Church Brampton, Northamptonshire NN6 8BH. David will coach all levels and impart his
knowledge upon you! The days are open to ALL and can be used in your portfolio for those
working towards the UKCC L2 & L3. David coaches from Prelim to Grand Prix. Cost £65 one
to one mounted session or £18 inc.hot drinks and fab.lunch. Apply to RDO.
Saturday 17th March FULL /Saturday 14th April/ANDREW GOULD at Lathwells Farm,
Marston Road, Granborough, Buckinghamshire, MK18 3NP, courtesy of Nicola Trinder. Cost
is £50 1/2hr, £60 40 mins or £35 for two sharing for 40 mins. ALL LESSONS WILL BE IN THE
INDOOR SCHOOL. Separate cheques payable to British Dressage & send to me, Kim Moloney,
RDO. Please write course and contact details including your email address on the reverse of
the cheque.
Saturday 23rd June/Saturday 14th July/Saturday 4th August/ANDREW GOULD at Foxden
House Stables, Grendon Underwood, Buckinghamshire HP18 0SH. Cost is £50 1/2hr, £60 40
mins or £35 for two sharing for 40 mins. ALL LESSONS WILL BE OUTSIDE IN A 60X20
ARENA. Separate cheques payable to British Dressage & send to me, Kim Moloney, RDO.
Please write course and contact details including your email address on the reverse of the
cheque.
RoR Racehorse to Dressage Series 2012
Run at Prelim, Novice and Elementary this series runs from 1st January through to 30th
September 2012, and is open to registered RoR horses ridden by BD members. The RoR
Racehorse to Dressage Series culminates in a Final with a prize fund of £2,000 (1st £300, 2nd
£200, 3rd £100 in each or the three sections), including rugs to each of the winners.
To qualify to compete in the final, riders must submit two qualifying test sheets, gained in
regular competitions, to the RoR (originals not copies) with a percentage of 62% [or above].
Qualifying can come from Open, Restricted or Training sections; however there will only be
one Open class at each level at the Final. Please not that horses must be registered with BD or
compete on a ticket to compete at Novice level and above.
Horses may compete in a maximum of two levels at the RoR Racehorse to Dressage Final. The
dressage tests for the Final are Class 1 P19, Class 2 N35 and Class 3 E53. Full details of fees,
entry criteria and closing date to be advised later this year.
The Final will take place at Vale View Equestrian, Nr Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire,
alongside their winter High Profile Show from 8th November to 10th November 2012.
New for 2012 – RoR Prelim classes
RoR have expanded their involvement with BD and in 2012 in addition to the above series
there will be 4 dedicated RoR Prelim classes. The classes will take place alongside selected
Area Festivals and will be open to BD members and non-members riding horses which are
registered with RoR. These classes are not qualifiers however the sheets may be used toward
qualification for the Racehorse to Dressage Horse Series. RoR will provide a jacket to winner
of each class and rosettes to all who compete.
RoR Prelim Classes will take place at the following Area Festivals;
Weston Lawns Warwickshire 18 – 19 Aug
West Wilts Wiltshire 18 - 19 Aug
Rowallan Ayrshire, Scotland 24 – 26 Aug
Northallerton North Yorkshire 22 – 23 Sep
To find out more about RoR and how to register your horse with them please see -
www.ror.org.uk or email [email protected]
JUDGES
British Dressage Inter-Regional Judges Quiz
It’s all go for the BD Inter-Regional Judges Quiz which will be taking place at ADDINGTON
MANOR on Thursday 15th March starting at 13.00 in the VIP Room above the Restaurant
overlooking the large indoor school.
The event will finish after a hot buffet no later than 17.00.
Five Regions have put forward a team as follows:
Central Eastern Northern South West Southern
SPECTATORS
Why not come and support your Region. It looks like being a very entertaining afternoon.
For £12 you will be given a welcome glass of wine and can also enjoy the buffet. Space is
limited so please call Joyce Head on 01296 661444 to book your place (and help with
catering numbers)
Central Region are proud to host the British Dressage Judges Quiz 2012
at Addington Manor EC on Thursday 15th March 2012.
PROGRAMME
Five Regions will be competing for the title "BD Judges Quiz Winning Team 2012". Sadly,
Scotland, North West & Wales will not be taking part this year.
Entry Fee per Team - £25. £5 per head - this fee will include all refreshments (payment on
door)
Spectators: £12 including all refreshments (must apply to Organiser within a week of
Competition - Nos.Limited - strictly on a first come first served basis}. Priory given to Team
Member Supporters - max 5 per team.
Upstairs VIP Room - 13.00-17.00 max (provisional timetable)
13.00 - ARRIVE - light refreshments
13.30 - INTRODUCTIONS - run through rules/introduce categories/answer questions
14.00 - QUIZ
16.00 - WINNING TEAM ANNOUNCED - Trophy Presented by RDO
16.15 - FOOD - Draw for Region organising Quiz Final 2013
17.00 - CARRIAGES
Organiser - Joyce Head, Quizmaster - Tim Head, Scorer - Central Region Committee Member.
Some Regions may have changes to their team. Please confirm Team Members. Name your
Team Captain. Name of Team (as inventive as you like)
Thank you all for supporting this new venture.
Best wishes,
Joyce.
Joyce Head , Judge Delegate BD Central Region,BD List 2,Fiddlers Green, Church Farm Lane,
Marsworth, Nr. Tring, Buckinghamshire HP23 4ND Tel:01296 661444 or 07836 536433
Email:[email protected]
2012 Judge Training Dates Please book early for the following judge training dates
as we have had to turn away so many judges that left it until the last minute to apply. All
Judge training applications to be sent to Joyce Head, Judge Delegate, Fiddlers Green, Church
Farm Lane, Marsworth, Nr Tring, Buckinghamshire HP23 4ND. Joyce can be contacted at:-
[email protected] or telephone 01296 661444 . ALL JUDGE TRAINING IS £12 PER
SESSION UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED.
FEBRUARY
Addington Manor EC, Buckinghamshire MK18 2JR. Winter Regionals
Friday 17th Elementary with Rachel Hillier
Saturday 18th Medium with Felicity Scott
Sunday 19th Advanced Medium with Chris Porterfield
MARCH
Saturday 17th Crofton Manor EC, Hampshire PO14 3EW. Novice/Elementary with
Gill Drew
Saturday 10th Bury Farm EC, Slapton, Buckinghamshire LU7 9BT
Novice/Elementary with Liz Mackie
APRIL
Tuesday 3rd 13.30 to 16.00 Edgecote House, Kineton, Warwickshire CV35 0EB "Way
of Going" & "2012 Dressage Tests" with David Trott £15 including refreshments
Sunday 29th Sparsholt College, Hampshire SO21 2NF Medium & Advanced Medium
Debby Lush
MAY
Wednesday 2nd Addington Manor EC Premier League Show, Buckinghamshire MK18
2JR Prix St George with Inger Bryant
Monday 21st Bury Farm EC, Slapton Buckinghamshire LU7 9BT Novice/Elementary
with Maureen Newall
JUNE
Wellington Riding Premier League Show, Hampshire RG27 0LJ
Saturday 9th June Medium with Nereide Goodman
Saturday 9th June Advanced Medium with Lizzie Murray
Sunday 10th June Grand Prix with Judy Harvey
Sunday 10th June Prix St George with Nereide Goodman
Tuesday 12th June Shearwater Young Horse International 5yo with Nicky Barrett
JULY
Thursday 12th Addington Manor EC, Buckinghamshire MK18 2JR Medium with Chris
Porterfield
Tuesday 17th 13.30-16.00 Edgecote House, Kineton, Warwickshire CV35 0EB Novice
to Advanced Medium, "Understanding the Scales of Training" £15 including
refreshments with Felicity Scott
Sunday 22nd Sparsholt College, Hampshire SO21 2NF Novice/Elementary with
Lindsey Jenkins
Hunters Farm Shop in
Buckinghamshire is a
friendly family run
business that has been
trading for over 30 years.
Here is a small sample of
our competitive prices:-
Bed Max £6.50
delivered
Bed Max £5.50
collected
Farriers Formula
5kg £29.95,
Sack Carrots £1.50
Alfa A £9.95
Tel James on 01908
377537 for a chat and
please mention Central
Region British Dressage
Newsletter for the best
prices!
Other Relevant Training for Judges
PYO Video Evenings 19.30-21.30 £15 including refreshments
An opportunity to watch Dressage Videos at your chosen level
Ring or email Joyce Head 01296 661444 [email protected] strictly by
appointment
21st March, 25th April, 30th May,27th June & 25th July
Separate cheque for each session please payable to British Dressage and send to Joyce Head,
Judge Delegate (details above). Please write course details & contact details on the reverse of
cheque. ALL judge training applications close one week prior. Sessions fill very quickly so
please do apply in plenty of time. Times available from Joyce two days prior to training
session.
All DVD training material courtesy of Joyce Head.
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Lehel Virage 7.5t AUTO on MERCEDES
Price: £58,000.00 ono (No Vat)Lehel Virage 3-stall mounted on
Mercedes 7.5t AUTOMATIC gearbox. Full Spec including tilt cab,
full leather (purple) to living and 3 cab seats, AIR CONDITIONING in
horse area, high gloss cherry wood finish, toilet & shower, flat
screen TV, Fridge, Cooker, Crystal Drinks Cabinet, auto awning,
under tack lockers and tack lockers with sink and horse wash,
wiring for generator, sleeps four and always been garaged! Mint
condition, only 35,000 miles, full Mercedes service history and
Tracker Security. Taxed and tested until September.
Contact Mike on 07836 365055 or 01280 860305
Bockmann Trailer for Two Large Horses +
Living
Price: £9,000.00 ono (No Vat)
German Böckmann trailer which will safely carry two 17hh
large horses with additional living in front. One of the safest
trailers to transport horses as has double axel wide
wheelbase for road stability.
Rear loading ramp, full partition kit, large front window,
lockable side doors on both sides and tack locker with 2
saddle racks, aluminum floor with rubber matting, number
plate holder, spare wheel with cover, quick release breast bar
system. Living at front consisting of hot and cold water, gas
hob, sink, heater, internal locker; pull out table and sofa
which pulls out into a bed. Very easy to tow. Metallic silver
with purple stripes. Mint condition as always been garaged.
Contact Mike on 07836 365055 or 01280 860305
Well folks that’s it for now & I hope to catch up with you at one of our events.
Very best wishes,
KIM MOLONEY
CENTRAL REGION DEVELOPMENT OFFICER