{"id":1095,"date":"2024-03-19T09:47:43","date_gmt":"2024-03-19T09:47:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/newmarketthurlow\/?page_id=1095"},"modified":"2026-01-19T09:39:01","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T09:39:01","slug":"dressage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/newmarketthurlow\/dressage\/","title":{"rendered":"Dressage"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n
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Dressage is all about harmony between horse and rider. It\u2019s about balance and clear communication, where riders guide their horses through a set series of movements that show off suppleness, accuracy and partnership \u2013 all while making it look as effortless as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

At Pony Club, dressage isn\u2019t about being fancy or perfect. It\u2019s about learning the basics that make every ride better: good position, effective aids and a horse that\u2019s happy and confident in their work. Whether you are aiming for high scores in your dressage test or you just want your pony to work correctly, dressage gives you the skills to do it \u2013 whilst having fun along the way.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n

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In addition to the flatwork training received at working rallies and camps we are lucky enough to have specialist dressage sessions at Palace House with Fiona Van Tuyll. <\/span><\/p>\n

Former International event rider Fiona Van Tuyll represented her native Holland at Junior, Young Rider and Senior Level.\u00a0 She was a team silver medallist and was placed 5th<\/sup> at Punchestown European and 6th<\/sup> at Burghley European as well as competing in the Barcelona Olympics.\u00a0 Since retiring from competitive riding Fiona has trained many successful horse and rider combinations in all disciplines, including William Fox-Pitt and Bubby Upton (an ex N&T PC member!).<\/span><\/p>\n

Dressage lessons are aimed to give confidence to the horse\/pony and rider, to be fun and to teach you how to get your horse\/pony to be balanced and responsive to your commands.\u00a0 This will not only provide you with test preparation but will help form a basis for your show jumping and cross country. Sessions are open to all levels of riding.\u00a0 Riders must, however, be safely off the leading rein. We run over 20 individual dressage sessions a year so please do check the yearly schedule to see when the next sessions are. Those interested in being selected for the Dressage and Eventing teams must have been seen by Fiona at least once (preferably more!) prior to team selections being made.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n\r\n

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More information about dressage, our Pony Club dressage competitions and all the Pony Club dressage tests can be found here<\/a><\/p>\n

Our Dressage Secretary is Debbie Plumb who is always happy to chat to anyone with any questions about dressage. Whether it\u2019s to ask what to wear, what level it\u2019s suitable for, whether to aim for Teams, etc \u2013 if you have a question, please do get in touch and she will be very happy to help! You can find her contact details on our Contact Us page.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n

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