New talent shines among the best across the levels
More established high-scoring combinations did not outshine some new arrivals on the 2020 dressage scene which included a knock’em dead warmblood and this charismatic coloured cob.
Out and About Dressage
in the South
The online magazine for dressage riders and enthusiasts
Out and About Dressage
in the South
The online magazine for dressage riders and enthusiasts
Out and About Dressage
in the South
The online magazine for dressage riders and enthusiasts
Dressage show reports
Belmoredean returns to the dressage calendar with quality and variety
Dressage at Belmoredean, West Sussex, 8 October 2020
Dane Rawlins and his daughter Annie were placed top respectively in the grand prix and Inter I classes, but they featured among many interesting new combinations at all levels.
Kent dressage riders saddle up for a brighter future
Saddlesdane, Kent, 3 October 2020
New horses and toughing it out emerged as the main themes among riders at this quiet, friendly Kent show.
Affiliated dressage results from Kent, Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire
Dressage results: Speedgate, Kent, 27 October 2020
Image: Chris Hammond Jersey Boy win the elementaries with 72.76% and 69.46. The six-year-old is by Bon Bravour who has popped up recently as an interesting sire
Dressage results: Wellington Riding, Hants, 24-26 October 2020
Image: Jezz Palmer and Ketcher B score 78.33% for their Novice freestyle…. almost the highest score achieved across 47 classes run at this show!
Dressage results: Merrist Wood, Surrey, 24 October 2020
Image: Sorrel Stone and Silver Skye Dancer shared first place honours in the Medium 71 with Alison Burn’s former eventer Professor Sprout
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DRESSAGE UPDATE
Bringing cheer and raising cheers riding for your county
THE INTER-COUNTY CHALLENGE, organised by BD Southern's Sharon Walker and Craig Messenger of Aster Horses, ran its first qualifying round on Sunday, 11 October, at Belmoredean, West Sussex.
TRAINERS & TRAINING
When would you retire from a dressage test at a competition?
TWO MINDS and two bodies enter the dressage arena to produce a test. Working as a co-operative unit they will perform to the best of their ability but if there is a problem, when is retiring the best option?
DRESSAGE TEST ANALYSES — test riding tips series
PSG test analysis for riders: ‘Got my tailcoat and I’m good to go’
PRIX ST GEORGES is the first senior FEI test and also the FEI Young Rider test, comments formerly Surrey-based List 1 judge Mark Ruddock, at the beginning of his his latest test analysis. He adds: “It is also the only PSG in this country, so anticipation can become a problem. (This test analysis first published in May 2017.)
HEALTH & FITNESS
The roles of coach and physio in improving rider symmetry
Human physiotherapist Andy Thomas, who has worked with both British and American equestrian team riders, gave a lecture to a group of coaches at Weymarsh Stud late last year. This is a summary taken from that lecture and will be of as much interest to riders as it is to rider coaches
HAVE YOU READ
The Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde making Molly Key a dressage rider
With typical humility, when asked which horse made her a dressage rider, Molly Key replies, "I don't think I'm made yet!" Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde are on her degree course syllabus
