North west region
UPDATED 16 MARCH 2010
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Elaine Gray - North West Regional Develop
ment Officer
12 Bingley Close
Clayton-le-Woods
Chorley
Lancs
PR6 7ST
Email: elainegray@britishdressage.co.uk
Mobile: 079688 19406
Clayton-le-Woods
Chorley
Lancs
PR6 7ST
Email: elainegray@britishdressage.co.uk
Mobile: 079688 19406
Hello everyone, my name is Elaine Gray and I am your Regional Development Officer for the North West Region. I am a full time employee of British Dressage and the scope of my work is very broad and includes many remits ranging from budgetary controls to coordinating competition dates with organisers to give you maximum opportunities for competition and to ensure BD competition days are run efficiently, on good surfaces and comply with all heath and safety requirements. Should you attend a competition and feel that these priorities are not being met, please let me know.
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.
Furthermore I have a North West Regional Committee who work with me to promote and develop within their area of responsibility, a Marketing Committee who provide extensive support within this area and a BYRDS Committee who help support and develop training opportunities for our young riders in the region. If you would like to join our team of regional volunteers, please complete and return this form - CLICK HERE
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Your North West Regional Committee Members are:
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
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
NW Region BYRDS Musical Ride - Debut Outing at Myerscough Premier League Show
Congratulations and Well Done to our musical ride team of Lucy Carter, Grace Cooper, Debbie Halstead, Rebecca Jackson, Ruth Kennerley, Darcas Lever, Jody Sharpe and Hetty Stanley on a super debut performance at Myerscough on Saturday evening. They performed in front of a full house of over 400 spectators. Team trainer Fiona Lace did a superb job in show casing some of our BYRDS NW riders at this prestigious event. Many thanks to Lorna Babbs our Musical Ride Chef d'equipe and to Lady Derby for her support.
BRITISH DRESSAGE NORTH WEST REGION CHARITY BALL
(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 JUDGES WHO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY UPGRADED IN 2010
CLARE HENSON - UPGRADED TO LIST 4 ON 11 MARCH
THE NW REGION IN 2010
AT ANY OF THESE COMPETITIONS?
SENIOR INTER REGIONAL COMPETITION AT THE COLLEGE EC, KEYSOE, BEDFORDSHIRE ON 22ND & 23RD MAY
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 9TH APRIL SELECTION WILL TAKE PLACE W/C 12TH APRIL RIDERS WILL BE NOTIFED W/C 19TH APRIL TEAM BUILDING DAY WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY 9TH MAY @ RODBASTON COLLEGE, STAFFS
CAVAN DRESSAGE FESTIVAL - U25 TEAM CHAMPS, S IRELAND
30TH APRIL - 2ND MAY
MARLTON U25 DRESSAGE CHAMPS, WICKLOW, S IRELAND
2ND - 4TH JULY
BYRDS INTER REGIONAL COMPETITION AT THE COLLEGE EC, KEYSOE, BEDFORDSHIRE ON 10TH & 11TH JULY
SHEEPGATE BYRDS U25'S DRESSAGE CHAMPS, LINCS
24TH - 29TH AUGUST
SENIOR HOME INTERNATIONAL, THE COLLEGE, BEDS
9TH & 10TH OCTOBER
IF SO PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN TO ELAINE GRAY
A 2010 REGISTER OF INTEREST FORM
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FORM
To be considered for either the senior teams or the BYRDS teams you must attend a minimum of THREE NW Region training sessions in the 12 month period prior to the close of applications which will be 6 weeks prior to each competition. For Seniors one of the sessions must be a test riding.
Attendance at a NW Region residential camp counts as two.
In addition BYRDS Team selection for the BYRDS Inter Regional Competition will be primarily based on the results from the BYRDS Regional Competition on 25th April @ Somerford Park. If you are unable to attend this competition but still wished to be considered for these teams
please notify Elaine Gray.
Details of all senior & BYRDS training sessions can be found on this page by scrolling down.
For seniors, when booking, please ensure you specify that your session relates to team selection.
For BYRDS please also complete a BYRDS Progress Chart and email this to Moira Lafferty (NW Region BYRDS Rep)
BYRDS PROGRESS CHART - CLICK HERE
2010 NW REGION SENIOR TEAM SELECTORS
ELAINE GRAY (RDO) / SUE HARCOMBE (SENIOR TRAINING REP) / SARAH SNEYD
2010 NW REGION BYRDS TEAM SELECTORS
ELAINE GRAY (RDO) / MOIRA LAFFERTY (BYRDS REP) / WAYNE BURROWS
FURTHER INFORMATION INC SCHEDULES AND TEAM MAKE UP WILL BE POSTED ON THIS WEBPAGE WHEN AVAILABLE
TO DOWNLOAD THE 2010 REGIONAL SELECTION POLICY - CLICK HERE
www.facebook.co.uk
Dressage enthusiasts can now make friends and find out about activities in the North West Region on the first official British Dressage Facebook site which has been developed by Emma Holland a member of the BD NW Region Marketing Group.
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.
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.
You can post photos and videos of training and competitions.
So why not get involved now!
NW Region Spring Workshops for Riders including BYRDS, Judges, Trainee Judges & Trainers
Kindly Sponsored by
www.saddlesdirect.co.uk & www.elitesaddles.co.uk
01254 853002 / 07971 132696
Kindly Sponsored by
www.saddlesdirect.co.uk & www.elitesaddles.co.uk
01254 853002 / 07971 132696
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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.
‘What The Judge Wants to See?’
With Kim Ratcliffe (List 1 Judge)
With Kim Ratcliffe (List 1 Judge)
Wednesday, 17th March 2010 / 7pm – 9.30pm
At Kingswood Equestrian Centre,
Wolverhampton WV7 3AH
At Kingswood Equestrian Centre,
Wolverhampton WV7 3AH
Kim 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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DRESSAGE TO MUSIC WORKSHOP
With Jane Peberdy (List 1 Judge)
Sunday, 21st March 2010 - 12.30pm – 3pm
At Ashbrook Equine Hospital, Knutsford, Cheshire
The workshop aims to cover the various aspects of
Dressage To Music Competitions
• The vital importance of Rhythm
• The development of Balance & Contact
• The progression of Impulsion
• Working towards Collection
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DRESSAGE TO MUSIC WORKSHOP
With Jane Peberdy (List 1 Judge)
Sunday, 21st March 2010 - 12.30pm – 3pm
At Ashbrook Equine Hospital, Knutsford, Cheshire
The workshop aims to cover the various aspects of
Dressage To Music Competitions
at Novice/Elementary Level & will include:
Understanding the basic steps to making your own music programme
Understanding the PPL & Non PPL rulings
Guidance on choosing suitable music for different types of horses
How to create a floor plan
What the Judge is looking for
Understanding the DTM Score Sheet
Understanding the basic steps to making your own music programme
Understanding the PPL & Non PPL rulings
Guidance on choosing suitable music for different types of horses
How to create a floor plan
What the Judge is looking for
Understanding the DTM Score Sheet
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‘Flying Changes Made Simple’
With Isobel Wessels
Thursday 25th March 2010 / 7pm – 9.30pm
At Kings Equestrian Centre,
Bromyard, Herefordshire HR7 4SR
With Isobel Wessels
Thursday 25th March 2010 / 7pm – 9.30pm
At Kings Equestrian Centre,
Bromyard, Herefordshire HR7 4SR
Isobel will work with riders to demonstrate and explain:
• The mechanics of the change
• How to begin changes
• The mechanics of the change
• How to begin changes
• The development of more expression and collection in the canter
Starting the sequence changes
• Improving and developing tempi changes
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• Improving and developing tempi changes
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‘Developing Lateral Work’
With Serena Pincus
Thursday, 13th May 2010 / 7pm – 9.30pm
At Kings Equestrian Centre
Bromyard, Herefordshire HR7 4SR
Serena will work with horses and riders to demonstrate and explain:
How to introduce lateral work to the young dressage horse
The benefits of the Shoulder-In and Travers
How to develop the Half Pass
Developing the Pirouettes
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With Serena Pincus
Thursday, 13th May 2010 / 7pm – 9.30pm
At Kings Equestrian Centre
Bromyard, Herefordshire HR7 4SR
Serena will work with horses and riders to demonstrate and explain:
How to introduce lateral work to the young dressage horse
The benefits of the Shoulder-In and Travers
How to develop the Half Pass
Developing the Pirouettes
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‘Ringcraft’
Arena Tips to improve your marks
With Kim Ratcliffe (List 1 Judge)
Arena Tips to improve your marks
With Kim Ratcliffe (List 1 Judge)
Wednesday, 26th May 2010 / 7pm – 9.30pm
At Kingswood Equestrian Centre,
Wolverhampton WV7 3AH
Kim will work with horses and riders to demonstrate and explain:
• Managing tension in both horse & rider
• Centre Line Preparation
• Riding the movements and accuracy
• Tips on how to recover when all goes wrong!
ALL WORKSHOPS OPEN TO ALL – TICKETS IN ADVANCE
Members £10.00 / Non Members £13.00
TICKETS ON THE NIGHT (IF AVAILABLE) - £15.00
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
For further information/check ticket availability contact Ellen on 07889 273367
or email Ellen at ej.eccles12@btinternet.com
PILATES FOR DRESSAGE RIDERS
Pilates will help you to:
Create a Deeper Seat / Develop balance and symmetry
Improve Flexibility / Enhance low back suppleness
Understand your own posture and how to improve it
Create a Deeper Seat / Develop balance and symmetry
Improve Flexibility / Enhance low back suppleness
Understand your own posture and how to improve it
NEW COURSES STARTING SOON
COURSE A: at Myerscough College, Lancs
With Steven Wright - Sports Focused Pilates Instructor
A six week course - £30.00 (class size limited)
With Steven Wright - Sports Focused Pilates Instructor
A six week course - £30.00 (class size limited)
Commencing Thursday 4th March 2010
7.30pm - 8.30pm
To reserve a place or for further information,
To reserve a place or for further information,
please contact Helen Bradley (NW Region Members Rep)
on 01995 643115 / 07711 193001 or
email Helen at hjbradley@btinternet.com
COURSE B: at Burley Gate Village Hall, Herefordshire
With Alexandra Lyons - Body Control Pilates Instructor
A six week course - £48.00 (class size limited)
A six week course - £48.00 (class size limited)
Commencing Thursday 11th March 2010
7pm - 8pm
To reserve a place or for further information,
please contact Sarah Leitch (NW Region Judges Rep)
on 01432 820510 / 07974 191947 or
email Sarah at sarahleitch@btinternet.com
COURSE C: at Featherstone & Hilton Community Centre,
Baneberry Drive, Wolverhampton WV10 7TR
With Sarah Light
Chartered Veterinary & Human Physiotherapist
BSc (Hons), PGDip, MSc, MCSP, ACPAT, HPC
A six week course - £30.00 (class size limited)
BSc (Hons), PGDip, MSc, MCSP, ACPAT, HPC
A six week course - £30.00 (class size limited)
Commencing Thursday 4th March 2010
7.30pm to 8.30pm
To reserve a place or for further information,
please contact Debbie Tandy
on 07828 201702 or
email Debbie at debbietandy@uwclub.net
These are mat based classes using controlled movements to strengthen the deep core abdominal muscles, improving body shape,
INTERESTED IN DRESSAGE TO MUSIC?
If you would love to take part but don’t have a routine
If you would love to take part but don’t have a routine
& music this clinic is for you!
NW Region ‘Strictly’ Dressage Clinics
With Helen Bradley & Jenny Johnson
15th May & 19th June 2010
at Rodbaston College, Staffs
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.
NW Region ‘Strictly’ Dressage Clinics
With Helen Bradley & Jenny Johnson
15th May & 19th June 2010
at Rodbaston College, Staffs
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.
A chance to visit the famous
Woodlander Stud
Goblaen House, Rhosgoch, Builth Wells, Powys LD2 3JT
An opportunity to learn about breeding competition horses and the development of young stock
Sunday, 27th June 2010 / 2pm—5pm
The visit will include talks and demonstrations including:
• Understanding the value of good breeding
• Care of the mare and foal
• Handling the two year olds
• Starting work with the three year olds
• Riding the four year olds
There will also be an opportunity to see the older horses at the stud
OPEN TO ALL Tickets in Advance
Listed Judges £12, Members £15, Non Members £20, Tickets on the day £25
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
ISOBEL WESSELS CLINICS
at Kings Equestrian Centre, Bromyard, Herefordshire
12th April,
3rd May, 14th June, 5th July, 9th Aug,
6th Sept, 4th Oct, 8th Nov, 6th Dec
Private Lessons with Isobel (45 mins)
For further information, booking details and times
Test Riding Clinics with Helen Bradley
An opportunity to ride through a test
Training Days with Kate Attlee
29th March, 26th April, 17th May
28th June, 26th July
3rd May, 14th June, 5th July, 9th Aug,
6th Sept, 4th Oct, 8th Nov, 6th Dec
Private Lessons with Isobel (45 mins)
Members £70.00 / Non-members £75.00
For further information, booking details and times
please contact Judith Harris on 01885 400320
or email Judith at rainbow43jh@aol.com
Trainers, listed Judges & trainee judges are invited to attend as spectators free of charge.
Other spectators will be charged £5.00 for the day
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NEW CLINIC FOR 2010
Training Days with Isobel Wessels
@ Knowsley Hall, Nr Liverpool
(by kind permission of Lady Derby)
22nd & 23rd March & 14th & 15th April
Private Lessons with Isobel (40 mins)
Members £70.00 / Non-members £75.00
Members £70.00 / Non-members £75.00
For further information, booking details and times
please contact Helen Bradley (NW Region Members Rep)
on 01995 643115 / 077111 93001
or email Helen at hjbradley@btinternet.com
PLEASE NOTE SPECTATORS ALLOWED ONLY WITH THE PRIOR PERMISSION OF ELAINE GRAY (NW RDO)
Test Riding Clinics with Helen Bradley
(BD Trainer & List 2A Judge)
@ Myerscough International Arena, Lancs
1st April, 17th April,
1st April, 17th April,
5th May & 16th June, 6th July & 23rd July
An opportunity to ride through a test
(all levels catered for inc BYRDS Squad & Para-equestrian tests) followed by feedback and a training session.
Each session including the test riding will last approximately 40 minutes at a cost of Members £37.00 / Non-members £40.00
PLEASE NOTE NEW ORGANISER - ROSIE DUGAY
For further information, booking details and times
please contact Rosie Dugay on 01254 701555 / 07929 645204
or email Rosie at r.dugay@btinternet.com
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at Croft Riding Centre,
Croft, Nr Warrington, Cheshire WA3 7AS
Croft, Nr Warrington, Cheshire WA3 7AS
21 March, 16 May & 13 June
An opportunity to ride through a test
(all levels catered for inc BYRDS Squad & Para-equestrian tests) followed by feedback and a training session.
Each session including the test riding will last approximately 40 minutes at a cost of Members £37.00 / Non-members £40.00
PLEASE NOTE NEW ORGANISER - ELLEN ECCLES
For further information, booking details and times
please contact Ellen on 07889 273367
or email Ellen at ej.eccles12@btinternet.com
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Test Riding Clinics with Jane Peberdy
(BD Trainer & List 1 Judge)
@ Field House Equestrian Centre, Nr Uttoxeter, Staffs
24th March & 21st April, 26th May,
30th June, 14th July & 8th September
An opportunity to ride through a test
(all levels catered for inc BYRDS Squad & Para-equestrian tests) followed by feedback and a training session.
Each session including the test riding will last approximately 30 minutes at a cost of Members £30.00 / Non-members £35.00.
PLEASE NOTE NEW ORGANISER - JANE BOOTHROYD
Further information, booking details and times
Further information, booking details and times
please contact Jane Boothroyd on 07931 564985
or email Jane at jane@hungrybentleybarn.co.uk
Training Days with Kate Attlee
(NW Region Senior Team Trainer)
at Croft Riding Centre,
Croft, Nr Warrington, Cheshire WA3 7AS
18th April, 9th May & 4th July
Each private lesson will last approximately 40 minutes
Cost: Members £45.00 / Non-members £50.00
To check availability/reserve a place
or for further information, please contact
PLEASE NOTE NEW ORGANISER - REBECCA MCNAIR
Croft, Nr Warrington, Cheshire WA3 7AS
18th April, 9th May & 4th July
Each private lesson will last approximately 40 minutes
Cost: Members £45.00 / Non-members £50.00
To check availability/reserve a place
or for further information, please contact
PLEASE NOTE NEW ORGANISER - REBECCA MCNAIR
For further information, booking details and times
please contact Rebecca McNair on 07977 426655
or email Rebecca at rebecca@Logwoodstables.co.uk
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at Allens Hill Competition Centre,
Pershore, Worcestershire WR10 2DU
15th April, 3rd May, 3rd June, 1st July & 3rd August
Private lessons with Kate (40 mins)
Private lessons with Kate (40 mins)
Cost: Members £40.00 / Non-members £45.00
For further information, booking details and times please contact Sue Harcombe on 01568 760649 / 07792 573507
or email Sue at sueharcombe@hotmail.co.uk
or email Sue at sueharcombe@hotmail.co.uk
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at Kingswood Equestrian Centre,
Wolverhampton, WV7 3AH
at Kingswood Equestrian Centre,
Wolverhampton, WV7 3AH
22 March, 26 April, 17 May, 28 June
Private lessons with Kate (40 mins)
Cost: Members £45.00 / Non-members £50.00
For further information, booking details and times
please contact Debbie Tandy on 07828 201702 or
email Debbie at debbietandy@uwclub.net
email Debbie at debbietandy@uwclub.net
Test Riding Clinics with Harry Payne
(BD Trainer, List 2 Judge & FEI Eventing'C' Judge)
29th March, 26th April, 17th May
28th June, 26th July
@ Gracelands EC, Crutch Lane, Elmbridge,
Droitwich Spa, Worcs WR9 0BE
An opportunity to ride through a test
An opportunity to ride through a test
(all levels catered for inc BYRDS Squad & Para-equestrian tests) followed by feedback and a training session.
Each session including the test riding will last approximately 40 minutes at a cost of Members £45.00 / Non-members £50.00.
For further information, booking details and times
please contact Sue Harcombe on 01568 760649
or email Sue at sueharcombe@hotmail.com
Training Days with Stephen Clarke
@ Arkenfield EC, Brindle, Nr Chorley
Thursday, 8th April & Monday, 3rd May
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
NW REGION ACTIVE RIDER DRESSAGE CAMP
5TH - 7TH AUGUST 2010
5TH - 7TH AUGUST 2010
@ MYERSCOUGH INTERNATIONAL ARENA, LANCASHIRE
PROGRAMME, COSTINGS & BOOKING INFORMATION
PROGRAMME, COSTINGS & BOOKING INFORMATION
CLICK HERE
North West Region Para-equestrian Training
Regional para training opportunities are run throughout the year.
(NW Region Para Representative) on 01565 889054/07710904428
North West Region Para-equestrian Training
Regional para training opportunities are run throughout the year.
You are eligible to take part if you have a disability, you do not have to be a member of British Dressage.
Details of these training days are detailed below:
Details of these training days are detailed below:
VIDEOED TEST RIDING DAY
Sunday 11th April
at COTTON HALL, Holmes Chapel, Cheshire
(by kind permission of Libby Williams)
Be videoed Riding a dressage test, then watch the video and receive feed back from
List 2A Judge SARAH RODGERS
List 2A Judge SARAH RODGERS
Price £20 (subsidised by the Para Training Trust)
All enquiries and to reserve a place,
please contact Pamela Rigby
01565 632784 or e mail pamrigby@newbarnlivery.co.uk
01565 632784 or e mail pamrigby@newbarnlivery.co.uk
Para Test Riding Clinics
with Helen Bradley (List 2A judge)
(lessons also available if preferred)
@ Croft Riding Centre, Croft, Warrington
21 March, 16 May & 13 June
Cost: £15 for 40 mins
PLEASE NOTE NEW ORGANISER - ELLEN ECCLES
For further information, booking details and times
please contact Ellen on 07889 273367
OR for further information/advice on para-equestrian activities both regional and national
contact Pam Rigby or email Ellen at ej.eccles12@btinternet.com
OR for further information/advice on para-equestrian activities both regional and national
(NW Region Para Representative) on 01565 889054/07710904428
or via email - Pamrigby@tiscali.co.uk
NW REGION BYRDS INFORMATION PACK - CLICK HERE
The NW Regional BYRDS structure continues to develop and last year over 40 NW Region young riders from the age of 9 years upwards competed successfully in Inter Regional and Home International competitions representing either the NW Region or England. Throughout the year we hold many monthly clinics,
three 2-day training camps, a regional competition, team training days,
a team building day, an annual presentation evening and many other activities.
NW BYRDS welcomes all young riders aged 8 – 25 years. There is no initial joining fee, to become involved simply reserve a place on any of our activities.
For further information, contact Elaine Gray (NW RDO)
or Moira Lafferty (NW Region BYRDS Representative)
Email: moira.lafferty@o2.co.uk / Mob: 07808 924695
BYRDS REGIONAL CLINICS
For further information, booking details and times
for Fiona's clinics please contact Ellen on 07889 273367
or email Ellen at ej.eccles12@btinternet.com
A 45 min private lesson/Squad Test Ride on any of the clinics below
PLEASE NOTE NEW ORGANISER - ELLEN ECCLES Cost: BD Members £30.00 / Non Members £35.00
with FIONA LACE
at Knowsley Hall, Nr Liverpool
21st March, 3rd April & 15th May
21st March, 3rd April & 15th May
For further information, booking details and times
for Fiona's clinics please contact Ellen on 07889 273367
or email Ellen at ej.eccles12@btinternet.com
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with CLIVE HALSALL
with CLIVE HALSALL
at Walton Fold Farm, Longridge, Nr Preston
20th March, 3rd April, 8th May & 12th June
PLEASE NOTE NEW ORGANISER - ELLEN ECCLES
For further information, booking details and times
for Clive's clinics only please contact Ellen on 07889 273367
or email Ellen at ej.eccles12@btinternet.com
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BYRDS FUNDRAISING
Each year we try to raise funds through our catering at the BYRDS camps and the NW Regional Championships. This money is always re-invested to provide continuous training opportunities for our young riders. More help is always appreciated either in the form of donations of food and/or cakes or if you can spare a few hours at any of these events to work in the kitchen that is also very welcome. Please contact Elaine if you can offer support – Many thanks
North West Region Judge Training
The January - June 2010 judge training schedule is now available and includes seminars, training sessions at competitions, DVD sessions, several yard visits to top trainers, mock exams and many other training sessions. For full details of session content, master judges, times and venues download a copy - CLICK HERE
NW Region Judges who upgraded in 2009
Hilary Wells upgraded to List 5
with PATSY BARTRAM
@ Rodbaston College, Staffs
27th March, 8th May,
19th June & 21st August
PLEASE NOTE NEW ORGANISER - JILL WATTS
For further information, booking details and times
For further information, booking details and times
for Patsy's clinics only please contact Jill on 07815 837018
or email Jill at jill.watts@btinternet.com
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or email Jill at jill.watts@btinternet.com
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NEW BYRDS TRAINER FOR 2010
SERENA PINCUS
@ Sheepcote, Bartestree, Hereford, Herefordshire HR1 4DE
28th March
CLINIC ORGANISER - JUDITH HARRIS
For further information, booking details and times please contact Judith on 01885 400320 or email Judith at rainbow43jh@aol.com
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Squad Riding Clinics with Helen Bradley
at Croft Riding Centre,
Croft, Nr Warrington, Cheshire WA3 7AS
Croft, Nr Warrington, Cheshire WA3 7AS
21 March, 16 May & 13 June
An opportunity to ride through your BYRDS Squad Test followed by feedback and a training session.
PLEASE NOTE NEW ORGANISER - ELLEN ECCLES
For further information, booking details and times
please contact Ellen on 07889 273367
or email Ellen at ej.eccles12@btinternet.com
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BYRDS 2010 NW REGION DRESSAGE TO MUSIC CLINICS With Helen Bradley & Jenny Johnson
If you would love to take part in DTM but don’t have
a routine & music this clinic is for you!
12th April, 9th May & 1st June & 4th July
at Knowsley Hall, Nr Aintree
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
12th April, 9th May & 1st June & 4th July
at Knowsley Hall, Nr Aintree
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
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 £105.00 / Non BD Members £125.00
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.
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 £105.00 / Non BD Members £125.00
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.
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BYRDS 2010 TRAINING CAMPS
at Somerford Park Farm, Cheshire
17 & 18th April / 5th & 6th June / 9th & 10th October
2010 is set to be an exciting year for BD North West as we join forces with Jane Walker of Active Rider Camps to bring you our best BYRDS camps to date.
Apart from your lessons each day there will now be test riding on both days giving you even more opportunities for you to practice those ever so important squad tests and receive feedback together with many more workshops which have been built into the programme ensuring you will not bored!
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.
APRIL CAMP PROGRAMME - CLICK HERE
To reserve a place visit WWW.activerider.co.uk
Apart from your lessons each day there will now be test riding on both days giving you even more opportunities for you to practice those ever so important squad tests and receive feedback together with many more workshops which have been built into the programme ensuring you will not bored!
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.
APRIL CAMP PROGRAMME - CLICK HERE
To reserve a place visit WWW.activerider.co.uk
or call Jane Walker on 07736 872307
June & Oct Programmes will be posted here shortly
June & Oct Programmes will be posted here shortly
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North West Regional BYRDS Championship
Sunday 25th APRIL 2010
at Somerford Park, Cheshire
Sunday 25th APRIL 2010
at Somerford Park, Cheshire
Competition Schedule - CLICK HERE
Competition Entry Form - CLICK HERE
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2010 NW REGION BYRDS PROGRESS CHART - CLICK HERE
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BYRDS FUNDRAISING
Each year we try to raise funds through our catering at the BYRDS camps and the NW Regional Championships. This money is always re-invested to provide continuous training opportunities for our young riders. More help is always appreciated either in the form of donations of food and/or cakes or if you can spare a few hours at any of these events to work in the kitchen that is also very welcome. Please contact Elaine if you can offer support – Many thanks
North West Region Judge Training
The January - June 2010 judge training schedule is now available and includes seminars, training sessions at competitions, DVD sessions, several yard visits to top trainers, mock exams and many other training sessions. For full details of session content, master judges, times and venues download a copy - CLICK HERE
FORTHCOMING JUDGE TRAINING DIARY OF EVENTS
17 March - DVD Session @ Kingswood for List 5, 6 & Trainees
21 March - Nov & Elem DTM DVD Session @ Ashbrook
3 April - Novice Session @ Kingswood EC, Staffs
3 April - Elementary Session @ Kingswood EC, Staffs
24 April - Novice Mock Exam @ Myerscough Int’l Arena
24 April - Novice Mock Exam @ Myerscough Int’l Arena
28 April - NW Regional Judges Seminar for List 5, 6 & Trainees
6 May - Ferdi Eilberg Yard Visit
9 May - Novice Mock Exam @ Field House EC, Staffs
9 May - Novice Mock Exam @ Field House EC, Staffs
13 May - Novice Session @ Solihull, W Mids
13 May - Elementary Session @ Solihull, W Mids
20 May - Elementary Mock Exam @ Field House EC, Staffs
20 May - Elementary Mock Exam @ Field House EC, Staffs
21 May - Carl Hester Yard Visit
26 May - DVD Session @ Kingswood for List 3A, 3 & 4
9 June - Elementary Mock Exam @ Myerscough Internat’l Arena
9 June - Elementary Mock Exam @ Myerscough Internat’l Arena
13 June - Practice Judging & Feedback Session @ Ashbrook
19 June - Adam Kemp & Matt Frost Yard Visit
26 June - Novice Session @ Myerscough
26 June - Elementary Session @ Myerscough
7 July - Para Judge Training @ Myerscough with Sarah Rodgers
To check availability and/or for further information
email Elaine - elainegray@britishdressage.co.uk
North West Region Judges Mentoring Scheme
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
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
Helen Bradley upgraded to List 2A
Tim Downes upgraded to List 2A
Judith Harris upgraded to List 2A
Fiona Lace upgraded to List 2A
Carole Thornton upgraded to List 2A
Claire Ballantyne upgraded to List 3
Sue Ricketts upgraded to List 3
Sarah Dobell upgraded to List 4 Jaine Bailey joined the panel on List 5
Julie Copeland upgraded to List 5
Angela Kennedy upgraded to List 5 Hilary Wells upgraded to List 5
Penny Jones joined the panel on List 6
UKCC Level 3 Dressage - Update
The British Dressage level 3 pilot workshops and assessment have now been completed.
The British Dressage level 3 pilot workshops and assessment have now been completed.
The candidate coaches from this pilot scheme have also been formally assessed and it is planned that UKCC Level 3 Dressage will be officially launched in September 2009.
Details will be shown in the British Dressage magazine and on the website. There will be minimum entry requirements which although not finalised will probably state that candidates will need to be training clients to advanced medium at Regional Championship level. In the first instance the UKCC Level 3 Dressage will be administered by the British Dressage office to ensure that there is consistency and that standards are kept high.
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)
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)
but at present are concentrating on the development of level 3 Dressage.
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.
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.
For further information contact Ruth Tyler
024 766 988 33 / ruthtyler@britishdressage.co.uk
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.
