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Dressage is about showing the judge that you can get your pony to do what you want them to do. The word \u201cdressage\u201d comes from the French word \u201cdresseur\u201d, which means training, and the discipline involves showing off a horse\u2019s training by performing a set of prescribed movements in front of a panel of judges. In a dressage test, rider and horse perform certain movements specific to the level at which they are competing. Each of these movements is scored out of 10 by a number of judges.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n <\/path>\r\n <\/svg>\r\n <\/span>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\n\n\r\n\r\n
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The great news is that you have probably already started doing some dressage!<\/p>\n

When you are riding at home and getting your pony to do the things you want them to do you are already practicing the basics of dressage. To improve you and your pony, you might want to have lessons with an instructor. This includes the lessons that you have at a Rally, where you will get help with your riding which will make the pony go better.<\/p>\n

Dressage Within The Branch:<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are several Achievement Badges that link in with the Dressage from Mini to those aimed at C+ level and above. Mini Sequence of Footfalls, Dressage Markers, Riding on the Lunge, Fitness, Plaiting, Rider Nutrition, Sequence of Footfalls and Understanding Training. We aim to cover as many of these within the Branch Programme as we can, so look out for them.<\/p>\n

Contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jane Bryden\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 07919 113 233<\/p>\n

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We have a variety of Dressage and Flatwork Rallies throughout the year to suit every member.<\/p>\n

FIRST STEPS<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 These rallies are aimed predominantly at younger members those on and off the lead-rein. Also a fantastic introduction for new members or even older members with new ponies.<\/p>\n

FLATWORK\/DRESSAGE RALLY<\/strong>\u00a0-These are open to every member throughout the Branch irrelevant of whether you have an interest in competing in Dressage Competitions. We use a variety of Coaches and Trainers and members are grouped within their abilities. If you are thinking about taking Pony Club Tests these are also a great way to improve your riding. They are also a chance to let your Manager see where you and your pony are, which can help them decide which level may be suitable for Area Competitions.<\/p>\n

For dates and booking into forthcoming Rallies, please follow the link below to our calendar of events.<\/p>\n

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Competing In Dressage:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Everyone who can walk and trot off the Lead-rein has the chance to compete for the Branch throughout the year.<\/p>\n

GRASSROOTS<\/strong>\u00a0 there are a range of grassroots competitions and look out for classes at our Summer Show too.<\/p>\n

INTERBRANCH<\/strong> there are a number of Dressage Competitions held by Pony Club Branches throughout the year where members can compete as representatives of the Branch and form part of a Team. If you are keen on attending one of these please let your Jane Bryden know so we can see if we can put a Team forward.<\/p>\n

AREA COMPETITIONS<\/strong> Held in the summer months this is our major competition of the year. Members are entered by the Branch. Those who wish to be considered for a Team must let Jane Bryden know as soon as possible in the New Year. You need to make sure you and your pony are rallied up and get to some Rallies so we can see you and your ponies together.<\/p>\n

There are four levels at Area:<\/p>\n

1. The Regional Championship (formerly Grassroots)<\/p>\n

2. Novice<\/p>\n

3. Intermediate<\/p>\n

4. Open.<\/p>\n

CHAMPIONSHIPS<\/strong> For those members who are successful at Area the next stop is the Pony Club Championships the highlight of the Pony Club Calendar.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n\r\n

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Lucy Qualifying For JCB Pony Club Finals 2023 <\/h3>

Congratulations to our phenomenal dressage rider Lucy and her gorgeous 14.2hh pony Lewis, who achieved a mind blowing dressage score to win joint 1st place at the Area 1 pc regional qualifiers and excitingly made the journey to OffChurch Bury to represent Strathearn Pony Club at the JCB pony club finals 2023. \r\n<\/p> <\/div>\r\n\r\n

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