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Contacts

Head of Dressage – Liz Pugh 07950 640655 lizpughey@aol.com
Assistant Head of Dressage – Nicky Tomkinson 07875 255026 nickyisele1970@gmail.com

Rallies

We run a range of dressage rallies throughout the year. Types include:

  • Dressage Rallies
  • Fun Dressage Rallies
  • Polework for Dressage
  • Test Riding Practices

All upcoming dates and details for each rally are published on Entrymaster and can be found on the Calendar page. Entries typically close a week before the rally and group times are sent by text two days before the rally. Contact the rally organiser listed on the rally details for further enquiries. Nicky usually organises the rallies – contact details as above.

 

Branch Competitions

We host our own friendly branch dressage competitions which count to our branch dressage points league. For anyone who hasn’t attended before, these are a great introduction to Dressage – fun and friendly – tests can be read and we all support each other.

We have lots of great tests from walk and trot (those on lead rein are welcome) through to more complex tests – but something for everyone, and we run so that there are two tests for each level, so members can have a second go! Most plait, as good practice for competitions, and nice to dress up!

The competitions that make up the 2023/24 points league are:

  • Sunday 26 November
  • Sunday 28 January
  • Sunday 18 February
  • Saturday 23 March
  • Sunday 19 May – Times 19.5.24

Schedule for all branch competitions: Schedule

All entries are via Entrymaster and times are published on the website two days before

Inter-Branch Competitions and Team Opportunities

There are lots of opportunities for members to ride as part of a team and enter qualifying competitions with the ambition of reaching The Pony Club Championships.

Details of Winter and Summer series and qualifiers are found below. If you are interested in riding on part of an East Cheshire team, or entering any of the area qualifiers found below, please contact Liz.

Winter:

Area 5 Winter League Dressage Series

League classes:

  • Grassroots
  • Novice
  • Intermediate
  • Open

The competitions that make up the 2023/24 series are:

  • Sunday 8 October (Hosted by BCFH)
  • Sunday 15 October (Hosted by CHS & WyL)
  • Saturday 11 November (Hosted by F&D)
  • Sunday 10 December (Hosted by Anglesey)
  • Saturday 2 March (Series Finale, Hosted by East Cheshire)
Barrier Spring Festival Qualifiers and Championships

The Barrier Spring Festival is a competition series for Dressage, Show jumping and Arena Eventing. Each Area holds and Area Qualifying Competition between September and February. Members compete at their area competition with the aim of qualifying for the final, held at Arena UK in February.

Levels:

  • Grassroots
  • Novice
  • Intermediate
  • Open

2023/24 Dates:

  • Spring Festival Area 5 Dressage Qualifier– Sunday 10th December 2023 (Hosted by Anglesey) at Swn Y Mor, Gwynedd
  • Spring Festival Championships, England & Wales (Novice, Intermediate and Open) – Saturday 24th to 25th February 2024 at Arena UK, Grantham

Full details, rules and eligibility criteria can be found here:
Barrier Spring Festival Dressage Details & Rules

Summer:

Area Qualifiers & The National Pony Club Championships

Annually, branch teams from our area (Area 5: Cheshire and North Wales) compete against each other, and members can qualify individually for the Regional and National Championships. Area qualifiers are hosted by a branch in area 5 and are held between May and July. Members compete at their Area competition with the aim of qualifying for the relevant Championships.

Levels:

  • Grassroots (Qualifies for the Regional Championships)
  • Novice (Qualifies for the National Pony Club Championships)
  • Intermediate (Qualifies for the National Pony Club Championships)
  • Open (Qualifies for the National Pony Club Championships)

2023 Dates:

  • Area 5 Dressage Qualifier (Team & Individual) – Sunday 28th May 2023, Denbigh (Hosted by F&D Branch)
  • Regional Championships (Grassroots) – Saturday 26th to Sunday 27th August 2023, Kelsall Hill (North Midlands Region)
  • The Pony Club National Championships (Novice, Intermediate and Open) – Friday 11th to Saturday 19th August 2023, Offchurch Bury, Warwickshire

Full details, rules and eligibility criteria can be found for each of the above here:
Dressage Area & Championship Details & Rules

Dressage News

See the news page for all dressage related news and updates. You can filter by the “dressage” tag to see all news and updates relevant to dressage.

Useful Information & Resources

Rule Book:

The most up-to-date version of the Pony Club rulebooks for this year can be found here:

Current Pony Club Rulebooks

Dressage Tests:

See the link below for all the Pony Club tests that are used at our competitions:

All Pony Club Dressage Tests

Below are the key tests that are used for our competitions and also the Winter Series Qualifiers:

Novice Dressage Test 2020
Intermediate Dressage Test 2022
Open Dressage Test 2020

For those starting out, below are great for those new to dressage or green horses just starting:

Walk & Trot Tests (also used for lead rein):
Walk & Trot Dressage Test 2022
D Level Dressage Test 2012

Tests including canter:
C Level Dressage Test 2012
Grassroots Dressage Test 2018

Feedback & Queries

We are always keen to hear your feedback – please do get in touch if you have any questions or feedback. Details of our current dressage contacts are at the top of the page.

If you would be willing and able to volunteer at any rallies, occasions or events, we would love to hear from you.