PONY CLUB Dressage
Dressage is the highest expression of training where horse and rider are expected to perform from memory a series of predetermined movements. it develops obedience, flexibility and balance in the horse, and is therefore the basis for all other equestrian disciplines. The ‘Pure dressage’ competition is for teams of three/four riders of any age, who ride a Novice level test in a 60m long arena.
IRISH PONY CLUB
NATIONAL DRESSAGE DAY
SPRUCE LODGE, BALLYROGAN STUD, REDCROSS, CO WICKLOW
SUNDAY 1st May 2022
Class
1 Under 10 & U12 ‘warm-up’ test South Munster Introduction to Dressage Test C (2012) (40m arena)
2 U10 & U12 Competition test Pre-Novice IPC dressage test 2019 (40m arena)
3 Junior ‘warm-up’ test BE 95 (2012) (40m arena)
4 Junior Competition test Dressage Ireland test P8 (2012) (60m arena)
5 Intermediate ‘warm-up’ test BE 107 (2016) (40m arena)
6 Intermediate Competition test Dressage Ireland N27A (2021) (60m arena)
7 Open/SA ‘warm-up’ test BE 112 (2010) (40m arena)
8 Open/SA Competition test Dressage Ireland N27A (2021) (60m arena)
9 Open to all UK PC Windsor Competition test 2020 The Pony Club Open Dressage Champs Test 2018 (60m arena) This is the level of test required to compete at UK PC ‘Open’ Level, equivalent to BD/DI Elementary.
Riders can and should, if possible, ride two tests, one ‘warm up’ and one Competition test. Dressage test directives are available on IPC website downloads page.
Members may compete in two categories on the same or different pony, ie U10/U12/Junior/Intermediate/Open but must ride H/C in one category; this MUST be declared on the entry form or both tests will counted as H/C.
Rosettes will be awarded for all classes, and for U10 & 12 classes separately if sufficient entries.
Irish Pony Club Pure Dressage rules and tack apply EXCEPT that whips are allowed in Under 12 competitions.
Entry fees: €21 first test, €15 second test ridden by the same combination of rider and pony/horse.
ENTRIES via ItsPlainSailing on Irish Pony Club website Dressage page http://www.irishponyclub.ie/index.php/dressage-conbined-training CLOSING DATE Sunday 24th April at 23.59
Enquiries- contact Show Secretary Marie Hennessy 087 1348613 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
or Kate Harvey 087 2028997 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Times: see IPC website on Thursday 28th April Information about the venue http://www.sprucelodge.ie/
Competitors must provide their own numbers (any type) as given alongside their dressage times on the IPC website.
There will be limited catering provided at the venue.
Dressage Test sheets and rosettes can be sent directly to competitors if they provide a Stamped Addressed Envelope or an Addressed Envelope containing €1. Remaining tests will be posted to the relevant DC.
Please DO NOT attend if you are feeling unwell, are displaying any symptoms of Covid 19, have a positive Covid test or are a known Close Contact of a Positive or Suspected case of Covid 19.
RESULTS of National Dressage Day on Sunday 5th September 2021 are available Click Here
With grateful thanks to TRI Equestrian and Bluegrass horse feeds for their generous sponsorship of the prizes.
Well done to everyone who competed for a great day out in fabulous Spruce Lodge!
Irish Pony Club National Dressage Day Rescheduled
The organisers of the Irish Pony Club National Dressage Day have agreed that this should be re-scheduled to Sunday September 5th at Spruce Lodge, due to the ongoing Coronavirus Covid-19 situation
The results of the IPC National Easter virtual dressage competition are now available here Virtual Dressage Results
We had over 150 entries for this competition, many from members who were doing dressage for the first time, which is very encouraging.
Well done to all who took part, and we look forward to seeing you at future dressage and CT competitions later this year!
The PDFs of the dressage test sheets will be emailed to competitors' parents over the next few days by Kate Harvey (organiser), who will also send rosettes out by surface mail next week.
Irish Pony Club
Phone/Email
- ph: +353 (0)56 883 2966
- fax: +353 (0)56 883 2965
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