Dressage Sub-Committee: Val Hall, Bev Cooper, Debbie Rayner, Nicci Lucas, Sue Lee, Anne Maconachie, Sue White and Jane Askham.

The winter competitions have begun at Boxgrove and I look forward to seeing members there. However remember that parking for ALL vehicles is in the field by the gate and no dogs may be brought up to the indoor school. Please leave dogs at home if at all possible.

DON’T FORGET TO USE THE CLUB MOBILE PHONE if YOU HAVE TO LET
US KNOW OF ANY PROBLEMS YOU MAY HAVE ON THE COMPETITION
DAY. THE NUMBER IS 07512 921509.

I should like to wish you all a very happy Christmas and a prosperous and healthy New Year.

All the best

Edna

DRESSAGE AND FLAT WORK TEACHING WITH
Fiona Wilson BHSI
Fiona is a BHSI. She was on the silver medal winning team at the Europeans. She trained with Sarah Whitmore and at the Catherston Stud.. She has a large 60x20m outdoor school which is situated near Walderton at Lordington
Fiona's approach is very friendly but constructive .
COST per lesson £44.00 per hour. This is her usual going rate but by sharing lessons this will cut the cost. We can share up to three in a lesson, and I will try to match up abilities
DATES
17 January / 14 February / 14 March / 18 April
9am start
To Arrange
Tel Michaela Whyte-Venables
Please telephone up until the sat before the lesson
01243 572008 Please don't call after 9pm

Michael Johnson - Dressage Training in Sussex and Surrey

I am very experienced in training at all levels of horse and rider. I am happy to travel to your own yard or for you to visit my training base at Dial Post, West Sussex (between Horsham and Worthing on the A24), where I have a 20×60 all weather arena
I will travel within a 35 mile radius for individual lessons or multiple bookings at a yard. I am willing to travel further for arranged clinics (riding clubs welcome).

Please click here to view MJ Dressage website

DRESSAGE COMPETITIONS

If you have any preference for dressage times please indicate on your entry form.  We will try to accommodate your request but this cannot be guaranteed.  Don’t forget that I have copies of the Walk & Trot tests which I will send to you on receipt of a stamped, addressed envelope.  The new British Dressage one you will have to get from them.

(Please remember dressage tests can not be downloaded from the website.)

 Sunday 18th January 2009 – Boxgrove Competition Stables

Class 1            Walk & Trot Training 4 ( SAE)
Class 2a & b   Prelim 13 (2006) Please indicate a or b               
Class 3            Novice 26 (2006)                                           
Class 4a          Elementary 44 (2002)                                      
Class 4b          Medium 63 (2002)                                          

Classes 2 will be run in two sections – Section A for horse and/or rider never to have ridden a Novice test.  Class 4a and 4b will be run as one class with placings being given on the percentage score.

Organiser:  Jane Askham, Flat 3, Petworth Court, Felpham Road, Bognor Regis, PO22 7PQ
                  
Entries:       WSRC members £11.00.  Other riding club members £5.00 extra per class.
                   Entries open Saturday 27th December and close Saturday 10th January.

Times: Ring Friday 16th January between 7.00 and 9.00pm – 7941293511 or on the internet
www.westsussexridingclub.org.uk

Sunday 22nd February 2009 - Boxgrove Competition Stables
Class 1           Walk and Trot 2
Class 2a & b   Prelim 14 — 2006 (please indicate a or b)
Class 3           Novice 30 - 2006
Class 4a         Elem 50 - 2007
Class 4b         Medium 63 - 2002

Class 2 will be run in two sections — section A for horse and or rider never to have ridden a novice test.
Classes 4 will be run as one class with placings being given on the percentage score.
Organiser -                Debbie Rayner, 7 1 Yarbrook Farm Cottage, Lavant, Chichester, Sussex. P018 ODG.
Entries            WSRC members £1 1 .00 - other riding clubs £5.00 extra Family non-member £2.00 EXTRA Entries open Sat 31 January 2009 and close Sat 14th February 2009.
Times             Ring Fri 20th February 2009 - 01243 779011 - 7.9 pm or on the website

Sunday 22nd March 2009 - Boxgrove Competition Stables
Class 1         Walk and Trot — British Dressage Introductory A
Class 2a & b  Prelim 1 — 2006 (please indicate a or b)
Class 3         Novice 28 - 2008
Class 4a        Elem 42 - 2008
Class 4b       Medium 63 - 2002

Class 2 will be run in two sections — section (a) for horse and or rider never to have ridden a novice test.
Classes 4 will be run as one class with placings being given on the percentage score.
Organiser -     Anne Machonachie, 20 Caledon Avenue, Felpham, Bognor Regis, Sussex P022 8HT.
Entries           WSRC members £1 1.00 - other riding clubs £5.00 extra Family non-member £2.00 EXTRA Entries open Sat 28th February and close Sat 14th March 2009.
Times            Ring Thursday 19th March 2009 - 01243 583989 - 7.9 pm or on the website

Sunday 26th April 2009 - Club Field, Bamham. Details to be added shortly and in the next newsletter.

LATE ENTRIES FOR ALL THE ABOVE WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED WITH LATE ENTRY FEE OF £5.00 PER CLASS.  A WAITING LIST WILL BE KEPT AND LATE ENTRIES WILL BE INCLUDED IF THERE ARE PLACES LEFT BY WITHDRAWALS.  THIS IS TO BE STRICTLY ADHERED TO.