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Dressage results
Food for thought indeed!
SDRC always had a positive approach to dressage/ flatwork clinics being a cornerstone of the club's philosophy. Jumpers are encouraged to use flatwork to improve their jumping The club is well represented at the dressage qualifiers often with a high level of success, both teams and individuals qualifying for championships at Lincoln and Addington (freestyle DTM).
The club holds regular competitions throughout the year the pinnacle of the club season being the Millennium
Dressage Websites
- www.dressagediagrams.com
- www.britishdressage.co.uk
- www.bhs.org.
New tests in use from 1st January 2008
Introductory A (short arena)
Prelim 15 (long arena)
Prelim 19 (long arena)-replaces P16
Novice 28 (short arena )- replaces N21
Elementary 42 (short arena) -replaces E41
Advanced Medium 84 (short arena)
Tests being withdrawn on January 1st 2008
Prelim 16
Novice 21
Elementary 41
Advanced Medium 83
Paralympic Thoughts
Watching some of the events at the paralympics took me back some years to reminiscing over the first of Jane Barker's Walford extravaganzas and being wowed by my first experience of top level dressage. In addition we were entertained by two disabled riders Lee Pearson and a young lad on a pony who trained at the Wyke. When interviewed the lad said that his ambition was to represent his country at the Olympic games. This week the same young man now 21 won a silver medal second only to Lee Pearson's gold. Congratulations to Ricky Balshaw justly rewarded for all of his efforts over the past years. Hopefuly his dedication and perserverance lead to more succcess in the future. Well done Ricky you are a shining example to us all
- www.horseandhound.co.uk
Challenge with valuable training bursaries at stake.2006 saw the inauguration of the Harlequin trophy which also involves a cash prize.