DRESSAGE SERIES 2010

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DARTFORD AND DISTRICT RIDING CLUB DRESSAGE SERIES

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 Challenge 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 in October 2009.

ENTRIES CLOSE ON THE PRECEEDING MONDAY OF EACH SHOW

ENTRY FEES £5 PER CLASS (MEMBERS)
£10 PER CLASS (NON MEMBERS)

Contact show secretary Flair Sifleet on 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 1 (2006) Combination not to have attained any British Dressage points. Combination not to have won at Novice level or above.

1c Novice 20 (2007) Open.

1d Elementary 42 (2008) Open.

2a 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.

2b Preliminary 7 (2002) Combination not to have attained any British Dressage points. Combination not to have won at Novice level or above.

2c Novice 26 (2006) Open.

2d Elementary 44 (2002) Open.

3a Walk and Trot Test –
Gill Wise – 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 14 (2006) 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 50 (2007) 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 07957765964, 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 2009, please note that under these rules, competitors must wear riding hats which conform to PAS015 or EN1384 secured with 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 Warrigal Farm and weekly at Shannon Leigh, organise our own competitions, take part in team events in all disciplines and issue a regular newsletter.

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 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,
Then at 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 BF Working trot.
Over A 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 Down the centre line,
X 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______