Pennine Community Unaffiliated Dressage

to raise funds for Wakefield Riding for the Disabled

On Sunday 19th October 2008

at Pennine Community, Wood Lane, Chapelthorpe,

Wakefield, West Yorkshire. WF4 3JL

 

Class 1 Introductory A walk/trot test

Class 2 WRDA Beginners Freestyle walk/trot with or without music

Class 3 Test Prelim 4

Class 4 WRDA Freestyle with or without music

Class 5 Test Prelim 18

 

Our new freestyle classes are aimed at beginners - so please come and give them a try and have fun!

 

Entry Fee £8 per class

 

The closing date for entries is Wednesday 15th October. Cheques/postal orders should be made payable to Wakefield RDA.

 

The organisers reserve the right to restrict the number of entrants per class on a first come, first served basis.

 

The Pennine Community Riding Establishment has taken every care to ensure safety at our event. No responsibility can be taken by Pennine Community or Wakefield RDA for accidental loss, damage or injury to horses, riders, vehicles or equipment.

 

Smart dress please, riding hats must be worn whilst mounted.

 

The judges decision is final.

 

Please phone for times on Friday 17th October between

6pm and 8pm on 07906 043 224

 

Send your entry details, contact phone number & fees to: Wakefield RDA, Pennine Community, Wood Lane, Chapelthorpe, Wakefield, West Yorkshire. WF4 3JL

Notes on WRDA Freestyle Classes

 

 

For competitors who have entered our Introductory A class, have a try at WRDA Beginners Freestyle Class – Walk & trot

Invent a routine at home and then - Come and give it a try – put a few easy school movements together (pick things that you know you and your horse can do well) be inventive & have fun.

 

You can use things like 20m circles, changes of rein, half 10m circles, 3 loop serpentines and loops 5m in from the track. Remember that in dressage tests you usually repeat the same movements on both reins and show a free walk on a long rein.

 

You can put your test to music or ride it without.

 

Your test must include:

Enter at A and proceed down centre line

then, Finish with halt, immobility and salute at X facing the judge

Minimum time 3.5 minutes, maximum time 4 minutes.

 

You will be judged on things like riders equestrian skill & balance, harmony, choreography, use of the arena and inventiveness, interpretation of music.

 

For competitors who have entered our Prelim classes; have a try at our WRDA Freestyle Class – Walk, trot & canter

The same as above but put a bit of canter in there. This is a prelim level class, so please use movements that you would see in a prelim test. No pirouettes or flying changes thank you!

 

Your test must include

Enter at A and proceed down centre line

then, Finish with halt, immobility and salute at X facing the judge

Minimum time 4 minutes, maximum time 5 minutes

 

If you’re using music remember to bring your CD or music tape on the competition day!!

 

Good Luck