Competitor info
All of the information you need to know if you're competing at the LeMieux National Dressage Championships.
Competition schedule
For competitors qualified for the LeMieux National Dressage Championships, please read the full schedule below carefully as it contains sections regarding entry fees, stabling, prizes, passes and other important information relevant to your stay.
For all competitor queries regarding the National Championships, please contact entries@showdirect.co.uk or phone 07790 309424.
Entries
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Prix St Georges & Intermediate I Gold
For competitors qualified for these classes, please note that entry into the Prix St Georges and Intermediate I Gold freestyles is no longer mandatory for the top 20 combinations.
Competitors wishing to compete in the freestyle should declare for their respective freestyle Championship by entering class 7a (Prix St Georges) or class 14a (Intermediate I) to declare their intent to compete. The 20 highest scoring declared combinations will then pay the start fee following the conclusion of the Prix St Georges Gold (Thursday) and Intermediate I Gold (Friday).
Exercise/warm-up
Wednesday 13 September
- Access to the showground from 1.00pm
- Mounted walk exercise in the Competition Arenas: 4.00pm – 6.30pm
- Exercise in the Warm Up Arenas: 3.00pm - 7.00pm
- Exercise in the General Exercise Arena: 3.00pm – 7.00pm
Thursday 14 September - Sunday 17 September
- Morning walk exercise mounted around the Main Arena: 6.50am – 7.30am.
Travelling to Somerford Park
Located on the A54, Somerford Park is just ten minutes off junction 18 of the M6. The full address is:
Somerford Park Farm
Holmes Chapel Rd
Congleton
Cheshire
CW12 4SW
Please be aware that if you use a Sat Nav to reach the venue from the south, it may well direct you through small lanes, which is not the best way if travelling in a horse box. Please follow the main roads – they are quicker and safer!
