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I am delighted to be able to tell you that we will be running the Sue Carson Welsh Dressage Championships incorporating the Hickstead Regional Final again this year.
Following the success of last year’s event we have made some changes for this year.
These include:
Below is a brief summary of the event:
Hickstead Dressage Masters League- Semi Final Friday 8th June 2012
Wales has been invited to take part in the Hickstead Dressage Masters again. The Semi Final for this Championship will take place at The David Broome Event Centre on Friday 8th June 2012 prior to The Sue Carson Welsh Dressage Championships taking place on 9th and 10th June 2012. The Hickstead Semi Final Classes are from Prelim to Advanced Medium. .
This is a great competition for Wales to be involved in so in order for us to run the Semi Final, we have encouraged venues in Wales to run qualifiers. These qualifiers will coincide with the scheduled British Dressage dates.
Riders will be given a qualification certificate which should be sent in with an affiliated entry form. Entries are £16 per class. For competitors to qualify for the Semi Final they need to achieve 1 affiliated score sheet with the following percentages:
Prelim to Elementary 62%, Medium to Advanced Medium 60%
All classes at the specified Welsh venues from January- June 2012 will qualify for this Semi Final. The top 4 riders from each class at the Semi Finals will go through to the Final at Hickstead. taking place on 18th- 21st July 2012
The Sue Carson Welsh Dressage Championships 9th- 10th June 2012
All competitors who qualify for the Hickstead Regional Final will automatically qualify for The Sue Carson Welsh Dressage Championship. Our qualification cards will incorporate both events. This is a 2 day show with a warm up class and a heat each day. The warm up classes will be registered with British Dressage and will be open to BD riders even if they are not taking part in the whole weekend. The 6 overall Welsh Champions will be decided from the 2 heats at the following levels Prelim, Novice, Elementary, Medium and Advanced Medium.
The Show will be open to non Welsh riders who have qualified at Welsh venues but the overall Welsh Champions will be restricted to Welsh riders only – those who live in Wales.
This show will be based on a weekend package price of £85 to include warm up tests, heats, stabling, parking, pitch for tent, lorry or caravan and use of Showground facilities. Competitors who wish to compete at the Hickstead Semi Final and the Sue Carson Welsh Dressage Championship may keep their stable for all 3 nights but entries need to be made separately for each event.
Click here to download full schedule for Sue Carson Welsh Championship and Hickstead Semi Final
Click here to download registration card for Sue Carson Welsh Championship and Hickestead Semi Final
>> Committee
Stephen Arnett – Chairman
Tessa Chew - Para Rep
Jen Parnell - BYRDS Representative - 07963 104889 - jenniferparnell@fsmail.net
Sharon Clinch – Judges Representative 07841 580411– sharoncl@fsmail.net
Stephen Arnett – Coaching Representative 07974 479677 stephenarnett@hotmail.co.uk
Victoria Jenner - Senior Training Representative victoriajenner@hotmail.com
Paul Davies – North Wales Representative01745 560196 / 07711 016301 Daviespldvs@aol.com
Debbie Davies - Members Representative / Supporters Club Co-ordinator 01633 420920 / 07810 551797 deborahprice@monmouthshire.gov.uk
Jayne Lewis - Supporters Club Co-ordinator North Wales 07769 716942
Angela Townsend – North Wales (East) BYRDS Clinic Organiser 01244 660347/ 07789 225873 angel25t@btinternet.com
Veronica Bower – North Wales (West) BYRDS Clinic Organiser 01492 572868 veronicabower@btinternet.com
I am delighted to be able to let you all know that Wales won the Senior Inter Regionals this weekend at Keysoe. 37 teams from all over the UK entered this highly competitive event. Wales sent 4 teams in total. All riders in all the Welsh teams performed brilliantly and were a real credit, showing the rest of British Dressage what talent there is in Wales.
The winning Teifi Team comprising of, Nicola Howell, Marina Evans, Rhianwen Llewellyn and Sandra Batson, scored consistently well on the first day and continued to do so on day two.
The other Welsh riders, Sara Griffiths, Sam Crosby, Elizabeth Hooker, Cath Saunders, Helen Hopewell, Liz Lucas, Steph Bradley, Claire Wyatt, Sue Enfield, Leanne Pittam, Naomi Wright and Kelly Webb all rode well and contributed to the team win by being placed well in their classes thereby knocking riders from other teams down the scoreboard.
As well as individual placings over the 2 days we also had a number of riders placed in the overall championships. These were, Sandra Batson – Prelim, Marina Evans, Rhianwen Llewellyn and Helen Hopewell – Novice, Nicola Howell – Elem and Kelly Webb – Medium.
Thanks must go to Victoria Jenner who helped riders warm up at the event and also Debbie Davies who did a great job at being Chef d’equipe. Both Victoria and Debbie gave up there time freely to attend this event – so thank you both very much indeed.
This is a great result for Wales and I would personally like to thank everyone who has been involved with our senior riders not just recently but over the last few years. We are beginning now to see the results from all the hard work and dedication that everyone in Wales has put in – so thank you all very much indeed and here’s to continued success at the Senior Home International in October!
Senior Camp - Aberystwyth
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Para Development Camp
Venue: CSRC, Llanfynydd, nr Wrexham.
Date: 2nd and 3rd April 2012
Training with Simon Laurens, Beijing Paralympic Medallist and BD Judge on both days. Part of day 2 sessions will be videoed.
Sport Psychology sessions with Jennie Killiea- sport psych to World Class Para Development Squad
Physiotherapy session with Lynn Lawford- classifying physio for para equestrian
Equine Experts to give talks.
Rider nutrition workshop.
Riders should be competing at RDA National Level to be considered for inclusion on this camp. Priority will be given to those competing in Para Equestrian classes.
Accommodation and limited stabling is available. Horses may be borrowed by arrangement with CSRC- you must arrange this with the Centre.. Pub meal can be booked for night of 2nd April.
Please call Tessa Chew- 07969 775197 to book a place.
Cost- £90 (this includes a £40 deposit)
Fantastic news our Para Team consisting of just 3 riders due to a last minute lame horse and comprising of Julia Horton, Lorna Lee and Georgia Wilson came 3rd at the Para Home International this weekend. This is an absolute great result . All riders performed really well against tough competition. This is the first time Wales has sent a team to the Para Home International and we intend to now make this a regular fixture in our para calendar. I would like to thank Tess Chew for doing such a great job as Chef for the Welsh Team but also to Disability Sports Wales who very kindly sponsored our team at this event. If you would like to know more about para dressage of would like to get involved please contact Tess tessa_bayly@hotmail.com
Lorna Lee, Julia Horton and Georgia Wilson
2011 Para Home International
Natalie Povey and Fizz with the Best Para Rider Award 2011
Photograph courtesy of www.markintimephotography.co.uk and www.njb-photography.com
Jules Horton and Harry at the British Dressage Para Festival 2011
2nd at the Para Talent Spotting with 84% and 4th restricted grade III Championship
Photograph courtesy of www.markintimephotography.co.uk and www.njb-photography.com
Georgia Wilson receiving her prize after winning the Grade III restricted championship at the Para Dressage Festival 2011
BYRDS RepresentativeI am delighted to be able to tell you that Jen Parnell will take on this role with immediate effect. Jen has been a keen horsewoman all her life and is still actively involved with riding club. She was a chief instructor at Pony Club for 2 years and then DC for 5 years. Jen has been involved with horse trials and the Welsh Dressage Festival for a number of years. She was also the BHS Welsh Committee Riding and Road Safety Examiner for 14 years. She has taught children gymnastics and ran her own gymnastic club.
Jen’s email is jenniferparnell@fsmail.net Telephone 07963 104889
If you are a BYRD please email Jen – she would love to hear from you!
I am delighted to be able to tell you that we will be running the Sue Carson Welsh Dressage Championships incorporating the Hickstead Regional Final again this year.
Following the success of last year’s event we have made some changes for this year.
These include:
Incorporating a team competition – 1 Prelim, 1 Novice, 1 Elem and 1 Medium rider
Running a PSG class with a prize fund of £100
Prelim championship classes will be restricted to rider groups 7 and 8
Highest placed BYRD in each section
We will also be hosting the British Dressage Wales Awards Evening on Saturday evening 9th June – tickets will cost £16 for a three course meal, coffee and disco!
I have attached a full schedule which will also appear in the British Dressage magazine at the appropriate time. I have also attached a registration card for riders to print off and get signed by the venue when they achieve their qualifying score. Venues will also have these forms.
Below is a brief summary of the event:
Hickstead Dressage Masters League- Semi Final Friday 8th June 2012
Wales has been invited to take part in the Hickstead Dressage Masters again. The Semi Final for this Championship will take place at The David Broome Event Centre on Friday 8th June 2012 prior to The Sue Carson Welsh Dressage Championships taking place on 9th and 10th June 2012. The Hickstead Semi Final Classes are from Prelim to Advanced Medium. .
This is a great competition for Wales to be involved in so in order for us to run the Semi Final, we have encouraged venues in Wales to run qualifiers. These qualifiers will coincide with the scheduled British Dressage dates.
Riders will be given a qualification certificate which should be sent in with an affiliated entry form. Entries are £16 per class. For competitors to qualify for the Semi Final they need to achieve 1 affiliated score sheet with the following percentages:
Prelim to Elementary 62%, Medium to Advanced Medium 60%
All classes at the specified Welsh venues from January- June 2012 will qualify for this Semi Final. The top 4 riders from each class at the Semi Finals will go through to the Final at Hickstead. taking place on 18th- 21st July 2012
The Sue Carson Welsh Dressage Championships 9th- 10th June 2012
All competitors who qualify for the Hickstead Regional Final will automatically qualify for The Sue Carson Welsh Dressage Championship. Our qualification cards will incorporate both events. This is a 2 day show with a warm up class and a heat each day. The warm up classes will be registered with British Dressage and will be open to BD riders even if they are not taking part in the whole weekend. The 6 overall Welsh Champions will be decided from the 2 heats at the following levels Prelim, Novice, Elementary, Medium and Advanced Medium.
The Show will be open to non Welsh riders who have qualified at Welsh venues but the overall Welsh Champions will be restricted to Welsh riders only – those who live in Wales.
This show will be based on a weekend package price of £85 to include warm up tests, heats, stabling, parking, pitch for tent, lorry or caravan and use of Showground facilities. Competitors who wish to compete at the Hickstead Semi Final and the Sue Carson Welsh Dressage Championship may keep their stable for all 3 nights but entries need to be made separately for each event.
Following the success of last year’s event we have made some changes for this year.
These include:
Incorporating a team competition – 1 Prelim, 1 Novice, 1 Elem and 1 Medium rider
Running a PSG class with a prize fund of £100
Prelim championship classes will be restricted to rider groups 7 and 8
Highest placed BYRD in each section
We will also be hosting the British Dressage Wales Awards Evening on Saturday evening 9th June – tickets will cost £16 for a three course meal, coffee and disco!
I have attached a full schedule which will also appear in the British Dressage magazine at the appropriate time. I have also attached a registration card for riders to print off and get signed by the venue when they achieve their qualifying score. Venues will also have these forms.
Below is a brief summary of the event:
Hickstead Dressage Masters League- Semi Final Friday 8th June 2012
Wales has been invited to take part in the Hickstead Dressage Masters again. The Semi Final for this Championship will take place at The David Broome Event Centre on Friday 8th June 2012 prior to The Sue Carson Welsh Dressage Championships taking place on 9th and 10th June 2012. The Hickstead Semi Final Classes are from Prelim to Advanced Medium. .
This is a great competition for Wales to be involved in so in order for us to run the Semi Final, we have encouraged venues in Wales to run qualifiers. These qualifiers will coincide with the scheduled British Dressage dates.
Riders will be given a qualification certificate which should be sent in with an affiliated entry form. Entries are £16 per class. For competitors to qualify for the Semi Final they need to achieve 1 affiliated score sheet with the following percentages:
Prelim to Elementary 62%, Medium to Advanced Medium 60%
All classes at the specified Welsh venues from January- June 2012 will qualify for this Semi Final. The top 4 riders from each class at the Semi Finals will go through to the Final at Hickstead. taking place on 18th- 21st July 2012
The Sue Carson Welsh Dressage Championships 9th- 10th June 2012
All competitors who qualify for the Hickstead Regional Final will automatically qualify for The Sue Carson Welsh Dressage Championship. Our qualification cards will incorporate both events. This is a 2 day show with a warm up class and a heat each day. The warm up classes will be registered with British Dressage and will be open to BD riders even if they are not taking part in the whole weekend. The 6 overall Welsh Champions will be decided from the 2 heats at the following levels Prelim, Novice, Elementary, Medium and Advanced Medium.
The Show will be open to non Welsh riders who have qualified at Welsh venues but the overall Welsh Champions will be restricted to Welsh riders only – those who live in Wales.
This show will be based on a weekend package price of £85 to include warm up tests, heats, stabling, parking, pitch for tent, lorry or caravan and use of Showground facilities. Competitors who wish to compete at the Hickstead Semi Final and the Sue Carson Welsh Dressage Championship may keep their stable for all 3 nights but entries need to be made separately for each event.
An excellent event held recently at Moor Farm Equestrian Centre in Pembrokeshire, was made possible thanks to sponsorship from global energy company Chevron.
Riders from across south Wales travelled west to be part of some keenly contested classes judged by Mrs Sally Frost and Miss C King. Jane James, Policy, Government & Public Affairs Manager at Chevron’s Pembroke Refinery said , “Chevron’s investment in the local community is well known and we are pleased to add some new events to our well established programme. The interest in dressage in Pembrokeshire is growing and we are delighted to support the interest in this distinctive equine discipline”.
Georgina Herbert, the Chevron Best Junior Rider is pictured on her 6 year old, Megastar. The Chevron Best Senior Rider was Nicola Howell on Starlight Sweet Georgia.
