North west region
UPDATED 1 SEPTEMBER 2010
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Elaine Gray - North West Regional Develop
ment Officer
Clayton-le-Woods
Chorley
Lancs
PR6 7ST
Email: elainegray@britishdressage.co.uk
Mobile: 079688 19406
I am also responsible for the coordination of training for judges, trainers, riders and young riders under 25 (BYRDS), in accordance with British Dressage policy guidelines. All regional training events are published on this regional web page. Please contact me should you require further information on any of the events detailed.
Judith Harris – Regional Chairman
Email: Rainbow43jh@aol.com / 01885 400320 / 07840 808721
Sue Harcombe - Rider Training Representative
Email: sueharcombe@hotmail.com / 01568 760649 / 07792 573507
Moira Lafferty - BYRDS Representative
Email: moira.lafferty@o2.co.uk / 07808 924695
Sarah Leitch - Judges Representative
Email: sarahleitch@btinternet.com / 01432 820510 / 07974191947
Fiona Lace - Coaching Representative
Email: fionalace@btinternet.com / 01704 822454 / 07751 380585
Pamela Rigby - Para Representative
Email: rigbypamela@yahoo.co.uk / 01565 889054 / 07710 904428
Helen Bradley - Members Representative
Email: hjbradley@btinternet.com / 01995 643115 / 07711 193001
Angela Kennedy - Isle of Man Representative
Email: angela@manx.net / 07624 491911
SENIOR HOME INTERNATIONAL 2010
9TH & 10TH OCTOBER AT THE COLLEGE, BEDS
WELL DONE & CONGRATULATIONS
TO THE FOLLOWING NW REGION RIDERS WHO HAVE BEEN SELECTED TO REPRESENT THE REGION!!
Jaine Bailey, Emma Cooper, Sam Fish, Pam Harrison, Jane McNaughton, Clare Marston, Frances Meier, Kathy Miller, Sue Piner, Lindsay Poxon, Lisa Sergeant, Rebecca Slinn, Sue Small, Francesca Turner & Janet Zaldats
The team riders will be accompanied by our
NW Region Team Trainer Kate Attlee &
NW Region Senior Rider Training Rep & chef d'equipe Sue Harcombe
BRITISH DRESSAGE NORTH WEST REGION CHARITY BALL
TICKET ORDER FORM - CLICK HERE
(PROCEEDS TOWARDS NORTH WEST AIR AMBULANCE AND BD NW REGION)
SATURDAY 13th NOVEMBER 2010
DUNKENHALGH HOTEL, CLAYTON-LE-MOORS,
TICKETS £40 PER PERSON - DANCING TILL 2AM
TO RESERVE A PLACE OR TABLE PLEASE CONTACT
BRENDA PAMPLIN - 01282 420833 / 07785 778036
BLACK TIE
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
NW REGION JUDGES WHO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY UPGRADED IN 2010
LIZ MCCANN - UPGRADED TO LIST 5 ON 26 JUNE
SARAH LEITCH - UPGRADED TO LIST 1 ON 30 MAY
DEBBIE JONES - UPGRADED TO LIST 2A ON 30 MAY
KAREN BARKER - UPGRADED TO LIST 2 ON 31 MAY
BECKY WHITCOMBE - UPGRADED TO LIST 2 ON 31 MAY
CLARE HENSON - UPGRADED TO LIST 4 ON 11 MARCH
There are more than 200 friends using the site to exchange information and receive regular updates on what is going on in the region and it gives everyone a chance to share their training and competition news with like minded people.
We want to know what you think about dressage in the region and nationally. Be thought-provoking or challenging and share your views with like minded dressage enthusiasts.
Create a Deeper Seat / Develop balance and symmetry
Improve Flexibility / Enhance low back suppleness
Understand your own posture and how to improve it
With Steven Wright - Sports Focused Pilates Instructor
A six week course - £30.00 (class size limited)
To reserve a place or for further information,
A six week course - £48.00 (class size limited)
BSc (Hons), PGDip, MSc, MCSP, ACPAT, HPC
A six week course - £30.00 (class size limited)
If you would love to take part but don’t have a routine
NW Region Dressage To Music Clinics
With Helen Bradley & Jenny Johnson
23 September & 19 October at Aintree EC, Merseyside
How it works?
Prior to the day
Once your booking is confirmed you will be contacted to have your music preferences discussed and given advice on choosing suitable music for different types of horses
On the day – A private 1 hour session
You will have a unique freestyle routine designed for you which will be filmed
Music will then be matched to your horse and the floor plan
After the day
You will receive your Freestyle Pack which will include your dressage to music CD plus a copy, your Floor Plan and all BD paperwork required for you to compete in an affiliated dressage to music competition.
BD Members £125.00 / Non BD Members £150.00
PLACES STRICTLY LIMITED / MISS IT – MISS OUT!
For further information/check availability of places, contact Elaine
on 079688 19406 or via email at elainegray@britishdressage.co.uk
Please include a contact telephone number in all correspondence.
NW REGION WORKSHOPS
FOR RIDERS, JUDGES & TRAINERS
‘What The Judge Wants to See?’
With Clive Halsall (List 1 Judge)
Thursday, 16th September 2010 - 7pm – 9.30pm
At Myerscough International Arena, Bilsborrow, Lancs
Clive will work with horses and riders to demonstrate and explain:
• The vital importance of Rhythm
• The development of Balance & Contact
• The progression of Impulsion
• Working towards Collection
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‘Progression from Young Horse to Grand Prix’
With Isobel Wessels (International Judge & Trainer)
Tuesday, 28th September 2010 / 7pm – 9.30pm
At Kings Equestrian Centre, Bromyard,
Herefordshire HR7 4SR
Isobel will work with horses and riders to demonstrate and explain:
• Essential basic training for the 4 year old
• Development of the 5 & 6 year olds
• Progressing to PSG
• The final stage to Grand Prix!
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‘Developing In Hand Work’
With Serena & David Pincus
Thursday, 7th October 2010 / 7pm – 9.30pm
At Kings Equestrian Centre, Bromyard, Herefordshire HR7 4SR
Serena & David will work with horses and riders to demonstrate and explain:
The basics of working horses from the ground including lungeing
How to ensure correct muscle development
Basic introduction to long reining
Advanced groundwork towards ultimate collection
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‘Understanding the Marks?’
With Kim Ratcliffe (List 1 Judge)
Wednesday, 13th October 2010 / 7pm – 9.30pm
At Kingswood Equestrian Centre, Wolverhampton WV7 3AH
Kim will work with horses and riders to demonstrate and explain:
• The relationship between the ‘Scales of Training’ & The Marks
• How the marks refect the ‘Way of Going’ & Accuracy
• Transitions & Movement Preparation
• The Collective Marks
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Polework & Gymnastic Jumping
With Fiona Lace (List 2A Judge)
Wednesday, 20th October 2010 / 7pm – 9.30pm
At Bold Heath EC, Widnes
Fiona will work with horses and riders
to demonstrate and explain:
How polework and gymnastic jumping exercises can improve the coordination and athleticism of the Dressage horse, thus helping to develop the engagement and expression in the paces.
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DRESSAGE TO MUSIC WORKSHOP
With Kim Ratcliffe (List 1 Judge)
Wednesday, 10th November 2010 / 7pm – 9.30pm
At Kingswood EC, Staffs
An educational and fun evening learning about dressage to music with some interesting tests performed for your enjoyment!
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‘Not Every Horse is TOTILAS’
With Clive Halsall
Thursday, 11th November 2010 / 7pm – 9.30pm
At Myerscough Arena, LancsClive will work with riders and their horses to demonstrate and explain how correctly trained and well ridden horses can be your TOTILAS!!!
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Scales of Training Workshop
With Isobel Wessels
(International Judge & Trainer)
Sunday, 5th December 2010 / 2pm - 4.30pm
At Kings Equestrian Centre, Herefordshire
British Dressage North West invites you to take a look at how and why the German Training System is so important in training
Novice to Grand Prix Dressage Horses
The dressage world has adopted this proven systematic method of training, both for judging and training, which enables a horse to achieve the ultimate use of its body in a soft but controlled way thus resulting in true throughness. The system outlines six scales of training which are:
1. Rhythm 2. Suppleness 3. Contact
4. Impulsion 5. Straightness 6. Collection
Ultimately from these six scales of training becomes the seventh -THROUGHNESS’
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ALL WORKSHOPS OPEN TO ALL – TICKETS IN ADVANCE
Members £10.00 / Non members £13.00
TICKETS ON THE NIGHT (IF AVAILABLE) - £15.00
ALL Ticket applications to: ELLEN ECCLES
For further information/check ticket availability contact
Ellen on 07889 273367 or email Ellen at ej.eccles12@btinternet.com
British Dressage (NW) in partnership with
Nantwich Veterinary Group Equine Centre present
A series of three talks by
Campbell Thompson BVM&S MRCVS, partner at the Nantwich Vet. Group Equine Centre and Team Vet at the Sydney Olympics.
@ NANTWICH EQUINE CLINIC, NANTWICH, CW5 6BU
The overall aim of the talks is to assist in understanding the horse’s limb anatomy from inside out and how that affects injury and performance!
20TH SEPTEMBER 2010 – CAMPBELL’S FAMOUS LEG DISSECTION
A fascinating insight into the workings of the lower leg and foot
18TH OCTOBER 2010 – COMMON FOOT PROBLEMS
Understand this complex area, to help prevent, career limiting injury
15TH NOVEMBER 2010 – MAJOR PERFORMANCE LIMITERS
Considering the effects of arthritis in various joints and the effects of front and hind suspensory problems
Presentations commence - 7.30pm
OPEN TO ALL – TICKETS (PER TALK) IN ADVANCE
Members £8.00 / Non Members £10.00
ALL TICKETS ON THE NIGHT IF AVAILABLE £12.00
ALL Ticket applications with sae to: Hilary Wells, The Firs, Frog Lane, Milton Green, Cheshire CH3 9DN with cheques made payable to British Dressage
For further information/check availability of places and book tickets
Contact Hilary Wells - 01829 771031 / 07846 103767
or via email at steve@stevewells.demon.co.uk
PLACES STRICTLY LIMITED / MISS IT – MISS OUT!
ISOBEL WESSELS CLINICS
Private Lessons with Isobel (40 mins)
For further information, booking details and times
Members £70.00 / Non-members £75.00
Test Riding Clinics with Helen Bradley
17th September & 19th November
@ JWD Equestrian (formerley Arkenfield EC), Brindle, Nr Chorley, Lancs
Croft, Nr Warrington, Cheshire WA3 7AS
An opportunity to ride through a test
or email Sue at sueharcombe@hotmail.co.uk
at Kingswood Equestrian Centre,
Wolverhampton, WV7 3AH
email Debbie at debbietandy@uwclub.net
email Rebecca at rebecca@logwoodstables.co.uk
20th September, 29th October & 26 November
An opportunity to ride through a test
Training Days with Stephen Clarke
@ Arkenfield EC, Brindle, Nr Chorley
19th September
Private Lessons with Stephen (40 mins)
Members £80.00 / Non-members £85.00
For further information, booking details and times
please contact Helen Bradley (NW Region Members Rep) on 01995 643115 / 07711 193001 or email Helen at hjbradley@btinternet.com
For cancellation on the day or part way through a course no refund will be paid. Bookings cancelled prior to the start of a course may not be eligible for a refund unless the space on the course can be filled.
5TH - 7TH AUGUST 2010
PROGRAMME, COSTINGS & BOOKING INFORMATION
North West Region Para-equestrian Training
Regional para training opportunities are run throughout the year.
Details of these training days are detailed below:
OR for further information/advice on para-equestrian activities both regional and national
(NW Region Para Representative) on 01565 889054/07710904428
Our camps our open to all young riders between the ages of 8 and 25. All are welcome to come along, have fun, make new friends and at the same time improve your riding and horsemanship skills.
This scheme is being developed to offer judges and trainees the opportunity to have help and support in the form of a mentor with one of our higher listed judges in the region. It also gives you the opportunity to discuss any concerns or queries you may have relating to any judging issues.
If you would like to take advantage of this scheme, to discuss your mentoring requirements, or if you simply require further information on how the scheme works in the region, please contact Elaine.
You can also find out more about judging and judges by going to www.judgesnotebook.co.uk
NW Region Judges who upgraded in 2009
Hilary Wells upgraded to List 5
The British Dressage level 3 pilot workshops and assessment have now been completed.
It is strongly suggested that the majority of trainers should begin at levels 1 & 2 which are generic and candidates can follow any of the following routes to gain levels 1 and 2:
BHS: Training Department - tel: 01926 707700
BSJA: Michaela Darby - michaelad@bsja.co.uk
Pony Club: Nicola Fitter – tel: 02476 698301
In the long term BD may look at having a generic level 2 (with a dressage slant)
Coaching Reps within the regions will be working with the RDO's to organise events which will include elements of the UKCC Level 3 Dressage technical syllabus to help improve technical knowledge. Candidates should keep records of these training days so that they can include them in UKCC portfolios.
024 766 988 33 / ruthtyler@britishdressage.co.uk
BD North West Region Newsletter Advertising
Would you like to advertise in our bi-monthly newsletter which is distributed to over 1500 addresses all of which are high quality prospects for businesses with an equestrian interest. This is a discerning and focused audience appreciative of a limited number of relevant high quality products being placed before them. You could advertise your business in the next edition of our newsletter. Adverts for events, competitions, horses, wagons etc are also welcome
Contact Elaine Gray for rate card and further details
Promote Your Business!
BD NW Region is continually seeking sponsors to help support and develop our programme of training events which includes a variety of demo's, workshops, clinics, camps, yard visits, DVD evenings and lectures. If you are interested in promoting your business, being involved and you would like to support dressage in the NW Region, please contact Elaine to discuss.
