DRESSAGE SERIES 2008

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Affiliated to British Riding Clubs.

Sunday 9th March 2008
Sunday 8th June 2008
Sunday 19th October 2008

Old Mill Equestrian Centre,
Clement Street, Swanley, BR8 7PQ.

Trophies to winners.
Rosettes to 10th place.
Special rosette to highest D.D.R.C. member in each class.

A points championship will be run throughout the three shows in the series to determine the……….
Leading Junior Member ~ Lynne Tedham Challenge Trophy
Leading Senior Member ~ Speedgate Challenge Trophy
Series A Champion ~ The Dartford & District Challenge Trophy
Series B Champion ~ The Crown Pierrette Chalenge Salver
Series C Champion ~ The Django Bronze
Series D Champion ~ The Enigma Bronze
Overall Points Champion ~ The Gill Washer Memorial Rosebowl

Championship prizes will be awarded at the D.D.R.C. A.G.M. held at The Old Mill, Swanley on Wednesday 29th October 2008.

ENTIRES CLOSE ON THE PRECEEDING MONDAY OF EACH SHOW
ENTRY FEES £5 PERCLASS (MEMBERS)
£10 PER CLASS (NON MEMBERS)
Contact show secretary Flair Sifleet on 01474 708566 / 07957 765964
or Clare Drury 07958 617648
Check out our website for details of membership and further competitions www.dartfordanddistrictridingclub.com

Date Test Restrictions
1a D.D.R.C. Walk and Trot Test 2008* Intended for genuine newcomers to dressage. Combination not to have attained any British Dressage points. Combination not to have won at Novice level or above.
1b Preliminary 12 (2005) Combination not to have attained any British Dressage points. Combination not to have won at Novice level or above.
1c Novice 21 (2002) Open.
1d Elementary 41 (2002) Open.
2a Walk and Trot Test –
Gill Wise Test* Intended for genuine newcomers to dressage. Combination not to have attained any British Dressage points. Combination not to have won at Novice level or above.
2b Preliminary 18 (2002) Combination not to have attained any British Dressage points. Combination not to have won at Novice level or above.
2c Novice 27 (2007) Open.
2d Elementary 50 (2007) Open.
3a Walk and Trot Test –
Intro A – Walk and Trot* Intended for genuine newcomers to dressage. Combination not to have attained any British Dressage points. Combination not to have won at Novice level or above.
3b Preliminary 15 (2008) Combination not to have attained any British Dressage points. Combination not to have won at Novice level or above.
3c Novice 28 (2008) Open.
3d Elementary 42 (2008) Open.
*A copy of D.D.R.C. Walk & Trot Test is included in this schedule also available on our website or by contacting the secretary. Other Walk & Trot Tests available from the secretary or downloadable from the website.
Please ring Flair Sifleet, organiser, on 01474 708566, for times on the Thursday before each competition, between 7:30p.m. and 9:00p.m. Failure to ring will indicate that you no longer wish to compete. If you do not intend to compete, please let Flair know as soon as possible, then it may be possible to offer a place to someone on the waiting list.
Mobile number on the day 07957 765964.
Entry fees £5 per class (members) / £10 per class (non members).
Please make cheques payable to Dartford and District Riding Club.
Competitions will be run under Riding Club Rules 2008, please note that under these rules, competitors must wear riding hats which conform to PAS015 or EN1384 secured wih chin straps and that the wearing of beagler style hats is not permitted.
Entries close on the Monday before each date.
Please enter early to avoid disappointment.
Dartford and District Riding Club welcomes new members of all ages and abilities. We run friendly rallies every fortnight at The Old Mill, organise our own competitions, take part in team events in all disciplines and issue a regular newsletter.
Contact Kim Atkinson 01474 703063.

Entries Secretary and Organiser: Flair Sifleet, 47 Main Road, Longfield, Kent DA3 7QT.
01474 708566 / 07957 765964.
Entry Form: Dartford and District Riding Club Dressage Series Date_______________

Class Rider Horse / Pony Member? Fee

Total
Name_______________________________________
Address_____________________________________ Membership No._____________

____________________________________________ Telephone No. _________________________
____________________________________________ Email ______________________________
I have read and agree to abide by the rules and conditions, Signed____________________________.

Entries Secretary and Organiser: Flair Sifleet, 47 Main Road, Longfield, Kent DA3 7QT.
01474 708566 / 07957 765964.
Entry Form: Dartford and District Riding Club Dressage Series Date_______________

Class Rider Horse / Pony Member? Fee

Total
Name_______________________________________
Address_____________________________________ Membership No._____________

____________________________________________ Telephone No. _________________________
____________________________________________ Email ______________________________
I have read and agree to abide by the rules and conditions, Signed____________________________.

Entries Secretary and Organiser: Flair Sifleet, 47 Main Road, Longfield, Kent DA3 7QT.
01474 708566 / 07957 765964.
Entry Form: Dartford and District Riding Club Dressage Series Date_______________

Class Rider Horse / Pony Member? Fee

Total
Name_______________________________________
Address_____________________________________ Membership No._____________

____________________________________________ Telephone No. _________________________
____________________________________________ Email ______________________________
I have read and agree to abide by the rules and conditions, Signed____________________________.

WALK & TROT DRESSAGE TEST 2008
No._______ Rider_______________________________Horse_________________________________

Max Marks Judge’s Marks Observations
1 A

C Enter at working trot and proceed down the centre line without halting.
Track right…….. 10
2 B Circle right 20 metres in diameter…. 10

3 BX
XE Half circle right 10 metres in diameter.
Half circle left 10 metres in diameter. 10
4 E Circle left 20 metres in diameter…… 10

5 Between
K & A Medium walk…… 10
6 FXH Change rein at free walk on a long rein.. 10

7 Before H
Then at H Medium walk,
Half circle right 10 metres, returning to the track at E. 10
8 K Half circle left 10 metres, returning to the
track at E. 10
9 H
Between
C & M Medium walk,

Working trot. 10
10 BF
Over A Working trot.
Transition to walk for 3-5 steps
Proceed in Working trot. 10
11 KXM Change the rein in working trot. 10

12 Over C Transition to walk for 3-5 steps,
Proceed in working trot. 10
13 HXF Change the rein in working trot. 10

14 A
X Down the centre line,
Medium walk, 10
15 G Halt. Immobility. Salute.
Leave the arena at walk on a long rein where
it is suitable to do so. 10
Collective Marks
16 Paces (freedom and regularity)
10x2
17 Impulsion (desire to move forward, elasticity of the
steps and suppleness of the back) 10x2
18 Submission (acceptance of the aids, confidence, balance, lightness and ease of movements) 10x2
19 Rider’s position and seat, correctness and effect of the aids, empathy….. 10x2
Total 230
Total judge’s Judge’s signature____________________________
marks _____
Penalty marks
to deduct _____

Score to count _____ Percentage ________% Collectives______

Dartford and District Dressage Series

Dartford and District Riding Club
WALK AND TROT DRESSAGE TEST 2006.

1.
A....Enter at working trot, and proceed down the centre line without halting.
C....Track right.= 10.

2.
B....Circle right 20 metres in diameter.= 10.

3.
BX....Half circle right 10 metres in diameter.
XE....Half circle left 10 metres in diameter.= 10.

4.
E....Circle left 20 metres in diameter.=10.

5.
Between K & A Medium walk.=10

6.
FXH....Change rein at free walk on a long rein.= 10.

7.
Before H Medium walk.
H....Half circle right 10 metres, returning to the track at E.= 10.

8.
K....Half circle left 10 metres, returning to the track at E.= 10.

9.
H....Medium walk.
Between C & M Working trot.= 10.

10.
BFA....Working trot.
Between A & K Transition to walk for 3-5 steps.Proceed in working trot.= 10.

11.
KXM....Change the rein in working trot.= 10.

12.
MC....Working trot.
Between C & H Transition to walk for 3-5 steps.
Proceed in working trot.= 10.

13.
HXF....Change the rein in working trot.= 10.

14.
A....Down centre line.
X....Medium walk.= 10.

15.
G....Halt. Immobility. Salute.Leave the area at walk on a long rein where suitable to do so.= 10.

COLLECTIVE MARKS.

16.
Paces (freedom and regularity) = 10 x 2.

17.
Impulsion (desire to move forward, elasticity of the steps and suppleness of the back)= 10 x 2.

18.
Submission (acceptance of the aids, confidence, balance, lightness and ease of movements)=10 x 2.

19.
Rider’s position and seat, correctness and effect of the aids, empathy=10 x 2.

Total Marks=230.
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WALK and TROT TEST by Gill Wise

1.
A.... Enter at medium walk
X.... Halt salute. Proceed at working trot =10

2.
C.... Track right
B.... Turn right
E.... Track left =10

3.
A.... Circle left 20m diameter =10

4.
FXH.... Change the rein =10

5.
C.... Circle right 20m diameter =10

6.
MXK.... Change the rein =10

7.
B.... Turn left
E.... Track right =10

8.
C.... Medium walk =10

9.
B.... Half circle right 10m diameter returning to the track at M =10

10.
ME... Medium walk =10

11.
E.... Half circle left 10m diameter returning to the track at H =10

12.
C.... working trot to A =10

13.
A.... Down centre line
X.... Medium walk
G.... Halt salute Leave arena at walk on a long rein at A =10

COLLECTIVE MARKS

14.
General impression, obedience and calmness =10 x2

15.
Paces and impulsion =10 x2

16.
Position and seat of the rider and correct application of the aids =10 x2

Total =190

WALK and TROT TEST by Jane Lavington

1.
A....Enter at medium walk
X....Halt. Salute.
Proceed at working trot =10

2.
C....Track left
CHEKA Working trot =10

3.
A....Three loop serpentine to C
CHE Working trot =10

4.
E....Circle left 20m diameter and
on the circle ride a transition to
walk for 2 – 4 steps. Proceed in working trot
EKA Working trot. =10

5.
A....Medium walk
FXH Change the rein in free walk on a long rein
H....Medium walk =10

6.
C....Working trot.Three loop serpentine to A
AKE Working trot. =10

7.
E....Circle right 20m diameter and
on the circle ride a transition to
walk for 2 – 4 steps. Proceed in working trot
EHCM Working trot =10

8.
M....Medium walk
B....Turn right
E....Track left =10

8.
K....Working trot
A....Down centre line
X....Medium walk =10

10.
G....Halt. Salute. Leave arena at walk on long rein at A =10

COLLECTIVE MARKS

11.
General impression, obedience and calmness =10x2

12.
Paces and impulsion =10x2

13.
Position and seat of the rider and Correct application of the aids =10x2

Total for Test =160
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