Dressage Waikato Group
Dressage Waikato is a dedicated and proactive group that is sucessfully promoting and advancing the art of dressage in the Waikato. In order to raise funds they hold open days and host competitions and dressage displays, such as the fabulous Dancing with Horses and the recent It's Showtime! - American Idol, held at the Waikato Polytechs indoor arena. The Group regularly organizes clinics with nationally and internationally acclaimed instructors to assist achievers in the sport.
President: Kara Lockhart 07 824 9296 dressage.waikatosec@xtra.co.nz
Vice President: Michelle Paterson 07 8297069
Secretary: Sue McKenna
Treasurer: Jenny Draper
Judges officer: Marica Bayley
Dressage Waikato Spring Series
Day 1 to be held at the WEC
12 September 2010 - Draw here. Please note this day is now being held at the WEC.
Scratching form here
10 October 2010
Programme here
Want to become a member?
Dressage Waikato is always pleased to welcome new members. The Group meets once a month on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Gostiona Restaurant in Rukuhia. During the summer months, we meet at around 6.30 for dinner and the meeting starts at 7.30. Download a membership form here.
DRESSAGE NZ - SENIOR NEWCOMER TRAINING GROUP 2010 & PONY & YOUNG RIDER NEWCOMER TRAINING GROUP 2010
Just a brief reminder that applications for the above training groups are now open and due by the 15th of June 2010 (extremely soon), so check out page 67 for the Seniors and page 73 for the Rony & Young Riders, of the June 2010 bulletin.
KIWISPAN DRESSAGE RIDER PERFORMANCE AWARDS 2010 - NATIONAL RESULTS
Congratulations to Laura Mead riding "Geishaan" for winning the Kiwispan North Island Hi Points Award with 206 points and being 2nd in Level 2 Nationally, well done. Waikato would also like to congratulate Bronwyn Paul riding "Addicted" for a 12th placing with 117 points in Level 1, and Lisa Reid riding "Ranfurly Showman" for a 7th place with 111 points in Level 4, so once again once the new cards arrive start filling them in and it could be you next time.
FIBRE FRESH FEEDS YOUNG RIDER PERFORMANCE AWARDS 2010 - NATIONAL RESULTS
A big congrats to Lucy Allen on "Prima Magneto" National winner of the Fibre Fresh Feeds Young Rider Performance Awards in section 2 with 129 points, also Kate Welton on "Amajah" did extremely well with a 2nd placing in level 4 with 143 points, and Nicole McGiven riding "Keep Th' Change" was 13th with 28 points in section 3.
Prizes will be awarded to Lucy and Kate at conference which is being held at the end of June 2010 up in Whangarei. So everyone competing once the new seasons cards come out, don't forget to keep filling in your cards.
FEI WORLD DRESSAGE CHALLENGE 2010
Canterbury will be hosting the World Dressage Challenge on November 22-24 2010, entries close on Friday October 15th at 5pm, all details are in the June 2010 bulletin on page 74
WAIKATO RIDERS COMPETE AT SYDNEY CDI
Waikato riders Kelly Van Dyk (Wolkhan), Christine Weal (Landro L), and Jody Hartstone (Whisper) were three of the five New Zealand riders who competed in Sydney last month. Although all things did not go according to plan (that's horses for you), Dressage Waikato congratulates them for their fanastic effort, with a special pat on the back for Jody coming 3rd in the Grand Prix Freestyle, and Jody had the best individual score in the Teams Derby and took first place.
Christine and Landro L are staying in Queensland to compete for a while, we all wish you the best of luck and enjoy yourself.
Recent Event
Dressage Waikato Autumn Tournament (Sponsored by St Peter's School Equestrian Academy)
Saturday 27 March 2010
Results available here
Trophy results here
Dressage Waikato would like to acknowledge the sponsors from the DW Festival 2009. Please support them!
RECENT RIDER OF THE MONTH - Harriet Lamb
This month's rider of the month is dressage rider and judge Harriet Lamb.
I started riding when I was about 7. We didn't have a pony, so I rode the neighbour's donkey (Tufty). He could jump amazingly high and was very, very long suffering. I got my first pony when I was 10 and did a lot of hunting in Ireland. The rules out hunting were simple ? anyone who knocks down a wall has to rebuild it. It was great for the character (and the riding). The same pony went on to win the Northern Ireland Area Trials completely from left field. My love of riding was born.
I currently ride JK Lightsome (Jaybee), by JK Lucas. Samantha Winn competed him to Medium level and then he sat in the paddock for several years. I bought him last year and we have worked our way steadily back up through the grades again. He is without exception the most spooky horse I have ever ridden, but would not bat an eyelid at a Fonterra truck coming at him at 120 km/hour. I think I have yet to fully understand the Hanoverian brain.
When I was a child, I went to riding school. One of the riding school ponies was an incredibly hot mare called Blaze. She was always tense and very strong when any of the kids rode her. One day the owner of the riding school was watching and had seen enough and told the kid to get off. He got on, tied the reins in a knot and proceeded to ride her without any hands at all. We all expected the mare to bolt for miles. But from the moment he got on, the mare was transformed. She calmly did whatever he asked (walk, trot, canter, jump) from leg aids alone. It was a wonderful display of riding and really sparked my interest in horses.
There are so many equestrian people that I admire for so many different reasons, that I cannot pick out one name. I owe a great deal to Irish rider Eric Smiley who was my mentor when I was a teenager. But I admire any rider who produces a great performance on a horse, no matter what the level.
We seem to be at the stage where we are trying to simplify our tackroom rather than adding to it, but a pair of those really expensive Ariat boots would be very nice.
My/our short term goal is to compete at Dressage Nationals 2010 without disgracing ourselves.
Keep it forward.
Dressage Waikato President - Nicky Hallen
We caught up with dressage rider Nicky Hallen to find out a little more about her and her passion for horses.
When and why did you start riding?
I started riding when I was about 11 yrs old. The neighbours had horses and I just fell in love with them. I remember nagging mum and dad so much they relented and bought me a pony.
I have Yogi (Mystic Magic) and Foxy. Yogi is 19 yrs old, I guess he's in semi retirement, he can do all the Grand Prix movements so am keeping him going to prefect the advanced movements. Foxy is 5yrs old. I bred her, she is by Landioso and out of a Spectacular Phantom mare. Of course my hopes for her would be to take her has far as possible in dressage. She has great paces and an awesome riding temperament (she can be a little grumpy on the ground). If she was a car I would liken her to a Mercedes. She does give me an amazing feel.
I don't really have a fantastic competiton experience, I guess riding the G.P.test on Yogi was pretty cool. For me just getting out there on the horses everyday and improving is a highlight.
I get a real buzz seeing all riders giving it there best shot, at the moment though I quite like Hans Peter Minderhoud, he came 4th in the Rolex FEI World Cup, 2009
Why stop at tack/clothing, I would like the horse that Hans Peter Minderhoud rode, and of course Hans to teach me how to ride it. If that's not possible though a Patent leather bridle and riding boots would be nice
I would like to get my young horse out competing
Never give up, set personal goals, dont worry about what your fellow competitors are up to.
IT'S SHOW TIME!!.....AMERICAN IDOL
This fabulous show held on the 18th July, featured national and local dressage riders, along with mystery judges and surprise entertainment. It followed on from last year's enormously successful sellout show, Cinderella goes to the ball. The production was held at the Wintec Indoor Arena, Avalon Drive, Hamilton. It featuring top NZ riders, such as Charlotte Baylis (picutured below) and Vaughan Jeffries, from the Waikato Region. The show was another great sucess with all seats sold out.
DVD - Cinderalla goes to the Ball
DVD's for sale - orders can be placed with Nicky Hallen on 846 1911 or dressagewaikato@xtra.co.nz
Cost: $15 plus $4.50 p&p
Payment by internet banking, cheque or cash.
NEWS & VIEWS
Waikato Dressage Rider wins Award
Congratulations to Nicky Hallen who has been awarded the Dressage New Zealand Gold Incentive Award. Nicky rides at advanced with her 18 year old Thoroughbred gelding Mystic Magic.
Top Dressage Trainer Bill Noble Comes to Town
Top dressage trainer
BILL NOBLE is now available for lessons at the Waikato Equestrian Centre on Tuesdays and Thursdays, on other days by arrangement. Well known for his recent consistent success with Vincent St James, winning Dressage Horse of the Year three years in a row, and National Grand Prix Champion two years running, Bill also has many successful pupils around New Zealand, from Preliminary level through to Grand Prix.
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GETTING STARTED
REGISTERING YOUR HORSE
To earn points in ESNZ (NZEF) events you must be a member and your horse must be registered.
NZEF Membership
When you apply for Membership you will recieve a membership card with your details and ESNZ official Competitor entry forms.
The Competitor entry forms provide a space to place up to three different Horse Registration Stickers and are used to enter into ESNZ Events and A & P Society Events.
NZEF Membership
When you apply for Membership you will recieve a membership card with your details and ESNZ official Competitor entry forms. The Competitor entry forms provide a space to place up to three different Horse Registration Stickers and are used to enter into ESNZ Events and A & P Society Events.
NZEF Horse/Pony Registration
When you Register your horse/pony you will receive 20 ESNZ Official Horse/Pony Registration Entry Stickers. Dressage has an option to use a "pay as you go" fee. This is represented by Casual Start Stickers, one sticker equals one start/class per horse/pony. All start stickers must be attached to the competitor entry form at the time of entry. No refunds will be issued if the stickers are not used. If you do not use all of your start stickers and have some left over, you can use them for another horse, on-sell them to other members or save them for next season.
You may choose to give your horse a graded or training classification.
Training horses can only compete in Training or Un-registered Classes
Graded horses can only compete in Preliminary, Novice, Elementary,
Medium, Open Medium and Advanced.
NOTE**Normal application turnaround is one day but due to an influx of applications at certain times of year, current turnaround can be up to 2 weeks.
The following forms can be downloaded from the Equestrian Sport New Zealand (NZEF) website
- Membership Application Form
- Horse/Pony Registration Application Form
- Dressage Downgrading Form
- Day Membership Competitor Entry form
POINTS
Points are allocated to each horse based on the percentage gained in each test.
1 point 57-59.99%
3 points 60-62.99%
5 points 63-66.99%
7 points 67%+
These points accumulate and are recoreded on the National Database. Upon gaining 30 points in any grade the horse/pony may not compete in any level below that grade.
GRADES
Dressage competitions are divided into six grades and nine levels.
LEVEL
GRADE
0 0 training (Non - graded only)
1 1 Preliminary
2 2 Novice
3 3 Elementary
4 4 Medium
5 5 Open Medium
6 6 Advanced - Prix St Georges
7 Advanced - Intermediate I
8 Advanced - Intermediate II
9 Advanced - Grand Prix (Olympic Level)
Dressage New Zealand has 20 Area Groups throughout New Zealand. Click here to go to the
Dressage New Zealand website.
IS THERE ANY ORDER TO DRESSAGE LETTERS?
Apparently so... In the Old Imperial German Court the walls of the Royal Mews/Stable yard were initially marked with letters indicating where each Courtier and/or riders horse was to be stood to await its rider.
K=Kaiser/King
F=Furst/Prince
P=Pferdknecht/Ostler
V=Vassal
E=Edeling/Ehrengast/Guest of Honour
B=Bannertrager/Standard Bearer
S=Schzkanzler/Chancellor of Exchequer
R=Ritter/Knight
M=Meier/Steward
H=Hofsmarshall/Lord Chancellor"Any idea what A and C stood for?
Forgtten where they go?
40 x 60 m
A Fat, Pretty Black, Round Mother Cat Had Seventy-Eight Velvety Kittens20 x 40m
A Fat Black Manx Cat Had Eleven Kittens.
