Dressage NZ Bulletin Issue 34 June 2019

Issue 34 | June 2019

EQUITANA DRESSAGE STAR PRESENTER ANNOUNCEMENT

Tristan Tucker

EDITORIAL

FROM THE EDITOR

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s another season winds down with the Dressage NZ AGM and Conference just a couple of weeks away, planning for the new season is already underway.

Change can bring new opportunities, new ideas on the table, new visions.

Dressage will experience a number of changes over the next few months that should positively impact the 2019-20 year.

For a number of years riders have hankered a longer season of regional level events. This will be implemented this year with first up Premier League events in both islands held in September and the season culminating at the end of March. The national championships will follow on some two weeks after the Horse of the Year Show, breaking a long standing tradition.

A lot of thought is going into opportunities for younger riders and the Conference presentation by key note speaker Dr Simon Walters is bound to create further discussion about the most appropriate pathway for young athletes and the culture they will thrive in for the longer term progress not only for the athletes themselves, but for the future success of our sport.

A new set of dressage tests will be implemented in the spring bringing not only closer collaboration with Australia, but more importantly a more definitive and encouraging pathway for riders and horses. Riders and judges will also appreciate the clear directives for each movement and can look forward to a cleverly produced set of diagrams right up to Advanced Level thanks to the Dressage Directory web site in Australia. Watch that space.

The AGM will see a number of changes in personnel within the administrative structure. Lynda Clark who has been a Board member for six years, is not seeking re-election. Lynda has made a significant contribution to our sport, embracing change and opportunity, firstly in her role as Training & Development Officer and then a three-year term as Chair. Volunteer roles at this level require an enormous amount of time, commitment and responsibility. Thank you, Lynda.

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EQUITANA AUCKLAND

SARAH SEIZES THE DAY

DRESSAGE NZ NEWS

NO FOOT, NO HORSE

Equitana announces their 2019 star speaker as the vibrant & talented Tristan Tucker...

With new opportunities on the horizon, we catch up with Kiwi Sarah Wilkinson...

Don't miss the latest news, especially the test changes that will occur next season!!...

Laine Cameron shares his expert advice on keeping a dressage horse sound...

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LUCY RUSSELL & HER CLIMB

GREENDOWNS LAREDO

REMEMBERING KH ARVAN

OUR PEOPLE

Overcoming a major head injury and building her future.

We get to know Lucy ...

Andrea, Sarah and Caitlin pay tribute to the legacy and legend of Larry...

A very special lad who touched the hearts of the many who knew and loved him...

Jenny and Rachel are this months Official and Volunteer of the month...

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HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT! Tristan Tucker is coming to EQUITANA Auckland as a Dressage Star Presenter.

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS

TRISTAN TUCKER ANNOUNCED AS EQUITANA DRESSAGE STAR PRESENTER Internationally celebrated Dressage and Horsemanship trainer Tristan Tucker is coming to EQUITANA as the official Dressage Star Presenter, joining a star-studded line-up of Sir Mark Todd and Al Dunning as the headline guests!

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ristan is world renowned for his training methods and specifically for developing the ‘TRT Method’, an online training program regarded by some of the world’s best riders.

“Every horse can be confident and relaxed. Your horse just needs to know how to learn”. This is the ethos to all his work with horses.

The TRT method was designed

by Tristan to mentally train horses to cope in our human environment.

Tristan specializes in wholesome training for riders and their performance horses, helping you to solve problems from tension in training and competition, through to horse shyness and trailer loading, plus everything in between.

“It’s all about giving riders the skill set to transform their horse’s life”, he says.

Tristan has travelled all around the world demonstrating his techniques, which is used by many top dressage riders. However, as Tristan explains, the TRT method is for every horse and rider, whether you’re just starting out, or competing at grand prix level.

“My message is that every horse can be confident and relaxed,” he said. “It just takes the right training.”

Tristan is not only an exceptional

horsemanship trainer, he is also a highly regarded Grand Prix Dressage rider and shot to fame in 2017 for his outstanding performance at the Olympia Horse Show in London.

Tristan was born in the UK but moved to Australia as a child. He grew up around horses and was a regular helping his mother at the racing stables where she worked.

Tristan came up through the Pony Club system, also trying jumping and eventing before following his mother into the world of racing where he rode track work and drove harness horses.

It was while on a trip to Europe in 1999 that his world changed. It was there he met his long-time trainer Morten Thomsen who inspired him into a new way of training horses.

Morten introduced him to classical ways of training and riding but also to the ‘mysterious way’ of circus trainers.

Tristan returned to Australia to complete an arts degree at university before establishing his own business training Dressage horses.

“I wanted to learn from whoever I could, who could do something good with horses,” he says.

While working with some of Australia’s greatest horsemanship gurus he honed his own skills and

began to really understand the horse. With a growing business at his Melbourne stable he was often starting up to 100 horses from all sorts of disciplines and breeds. It was a massive time of learning for him.

“As much of a cliché as it may be, the horses were my biggest mentors.”

In 2009 he returned to Europe to work for Morten to build on his knowledge and focus on his goal of being a top dressage rider. Word had quickly spread about his abilities and he was in demand for training horses, teaching and clinics across Europe and the United States.

In 2011 he started travelling to the Netherlands for training on Gronskovlunds marquis, his Grand Prix horse, and a year later he moved there permanently but still rides under the Australian flag.

From his Langenboom (NoordBrabant) base he trains horses right through to Grand Prix level as well as teaching students who are competing at international level while also giving TRT demonstrations and clinics all over the world. It was the ongoing and growing demand for his clinics that saw him launch the TRT method online, opening the door for many who had been unable to attend clinics in person. Tristan way of training is for every rider and horse, whether you’re just starting out or competing at Grand Prix level.

“This way I can teach ambitious riders from all over the world the TRT method so that they can enjoy the equestrian sport more and their horses can feel more confident and relaxed.”

EQUITANA will be Tristan’s first ever visit to New Zealand, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from one of the world’s best trainers in his Dressage Masterclass on Friday November 22.

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Sarah Wilkinson and ‘Gut Saalhoff’s Don Ed Hardy'

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS

'CARPE DIEM' SARAH SIEZES THE DAY An opportunity too good to turn down has resulted in Kiwi competition small tour level success in Germany for Sarah Wilkinson

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hen an opportunity presented itself in late 2018 to train with Ellen Schulten-Baumer and Tom Berg at their Rheinfield stable thirty minutes north of Dusseldorf, the new challenge was accepted.

“I’d had a few training sessions with Tom in the latter part of 2018. I really liked the approach to training and noticed a really positive improvement with my own horse. So, in early January I based at their barn and began training and riding with them.

I’m really lucky that I have the chance to ride a variety of horses of different ages and stages of training and learn the techniques to develop them from each point in the training, as well as

get the feeling from more advanced schooled horses.

One of the more advanced horses is ‘Gut Saalhoff’s Don Ed Hardy’, a thirteen-year-old Hanoverian stallion doing all the small tour movements.

His owner generously gave me the chance to compete him and at our first show together in early April we won an M** class, then more recently at our next show we earned a third place in a M** (similar to PSG but with no pirouettes) and a fourth place in an S* (PSG level) class. Three judges had us on percentages of 70-71% over the weekend and there is still plenty of room for improvement so that’s exciting! I will continue to compete him throughout the season at S level

for me to gain more experience in the competition arena.

I’ve only been there five months but have learnt so much. Tom and Ellen spend a lot of time helping me with my riding and are so encouraging.

Between them they have a wealth of experience and many competition successes”.

Tom Berg was a very successful junior rider in Germany competing at Grand Prix whilst still in the junior age group, and Ellen is the step-daughter of the legendary Uwe Shulten-Baumer, long time mentor of Isabell Werth. Ellen has competed in Continental and Regional Championships for Germany and in the FEI World Cup Final.

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FEES: A draft budget was presented to the meeting by the Board creating a lively debate about the fee structure for horses for 2019/20.

Dressage has not increased fees for two years and it was agreed in principle that income from fees had to at least keep pace with inflation. The Board was sent away to further consider the means by which an increase for 2019 should happen. Should it be solely an increase in annual start fees or should there be an increase in the use pay levy, or a mix of both?

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The event in that time has travelled NZ from the National Equestrian Centres in Taupo and Christchurch, and eight shows based at the central Manfeild Park venue.

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With the completion of the new indoor facilities at the Taupo NEC, the event now returns to its Bay of Plenty origins. An even more significant change is the new date of the 26th to 29th of March 2020, breaking the long-standing tradition of being held prior to Horse of the Year Show. A number of factors influenced this decision which was discussed at length at the national dressage planning forum in April.

Willinga Park, the state of the art venue at Bawley Point in NSW (AUS) announced in early March this year

their intention to again host back to back CDI 4* events in February, and possibly an FEI Dressage Forum.

With this on the calendar, the forum agreed it would not be in the best interests of any sector of the sport (riders, judges, fans) to have a key event in NZ at the same time. Added to that, the desire expressed by riders to extend the season, and possibly make it more feasible for South Island combinations to compete at both Horse of the Year and the nationals, it seemed a sound decision for 2020.

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THE 2019 DRESSAGE TESTS Work is progressing well towards the implementation date of 1 August 2019. There are limited listed shows on the calendar in August giving a good trial period for all the new systems required to be put in place.

Please note there may be some minor changes, mainly to text, but the basic content of the tests will be the same as the source version where noted. New NZ tests (Medium & Freestyle), will be published online no later than the 30th June.

Tests at all levels are progressively more difficult from Test A through C. Dressage NZ wishes to thank Equestrian Australia and the USDF for their collaboration.

To view the EA Source version https://www.equestrian.org.au/Dressage-rules

To view the USDF Source version https://www.usdf.org/downloads/forms/2019.asp.

DRESSAGE FEES FOR 2019/20 The Dressage Board presented a draft budget to the Planning Forum in April noting no increases to annual start fees had been made for two years, and with the recommendation that fees increased to keep pace with inflation and a projected increase in ESNZ service fees. The Planning Forum requested the Board increase both annual start fees and TD levies to meet the proposed budget income.

THE INCREASES ARE TO BE APPORTIONED AS FOLLOWS: Dressage Annual

Start Fees from 1 July 2019 • Level 1 Annual Start Fee: $5 increase to $75.00 • Level 2 and above Annual Start Fee: $15 increase to $115.00

DRESSAGE T & D LEVIES FROM 1 AUGUST 2019 • All Training & Local Events: $0.50 increase to $3.50 per start • Regional, National & Other Named Events: $1.00 increase to $4.00 per start

ESNZ DRESSAGE TESTS VERSION 2019 – Effective 1 August 2019 Non-Graded only

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NZ Level

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Introductory A (walk/trot only)

USDF Intro 2018

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Introductory B (walk/trot only)

USDF Intro 2018

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Introductory C

USDF Intro 2018

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0

Introductory D

NZ Intro C 2013

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0

Introductory E

NZ Intro D 2013

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0

Introductory F

NZ Level 1A 2013

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Preliminary 1A

EA 2019

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1

Preliminary 1B

EA 2019

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1

Preliminary 1C

EA 2019

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1

Preliminary 1D

NZL 1D 2013

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1

Novice 2A

EA 2019

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2

Novice 2B

EA 2019

2

2

EA 2019

2

2

Graded or Non-graded

Novice 2C Novice Freestyle

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Elementary 3A

EA 2019

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3

Elementary 3B

EA 2019

3

3

Elementary 3C

EA 2019

3

3

Elementary Freestyle

NZ 2019 (new)

3

3

Medium: Introduces Half passes trot & canter. No flying changes at this level Medium 4A

NZ 2019 (new)

4

4

Medium 4B

NZ 2019 (new)

4

4

Medium 4C

NZ 2019 (new)

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4

Medium Freestyle

NZ 2019 (new)

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4

Advanced Medium 5A

EA Medium 2019

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5

Advanced Medium 5B

EA Medium 2019

5

5

Advanced Medium 5C

EA Medium 2019

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5

Advanced Medium Freestyle

NZ 2019 (new)

5

5

Advanced Medium: Single flying changes

Advanced Introduces:Very collected canter; multiple flying changes on diagonal; Tempi changes every third stride; 10m half circle in counter canter, half working pirouettes in canter (no more than 2m diam) Advanced 6A

EA Advanced 2019

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Advanced 6B

EA Advanced 2019

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6

Advanced 6C

EA Advanced 2019

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6

Advanced Freestyle

NZ 2019 (new)

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6

FEI Levels Note: Any changes to the FEI tests for 2020 will be implemented 1/1/20 FEI PSG

FEI 2019

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6

FEI Int I, Int I Freestyle

FEI 2019

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FEI Int A, Int B.

FEI 2019

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FEI Int II, GP, GPS, GP Kur

FEI 2019

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FEATURE ARTICLE

THE NEW ZEALAND FARRIERS ASSOCIATION Story by Alicia Cameron

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he New Zealand Farriers Association is a non-profit organisation that provides a high level of training for Farriers. It aims to promote improved standard of hoof care for New Zealand equines.

The association works closely with other equestrian organisations, such as NZ Racing, ESNZ and Vets to ensure the highest level of farriery is produced for the ultimate welfare of the horse.

The 102 members consist of apprentices, life members and current working farriers. The members don’t have to be qualified, but are encouraged to sit their CFP, which is the New Zealand Farriery

qualification.

Jock Good, is approaching his third year as the President of the New Zealand Farriers Association.“We are continually looking at ways in which we can help our farriers improve and further their education. We work hard to bring top farriers from all over the globe here to give seminars and workshops for our members. The learning doesn’t stop just because you’ve gained your certificate and finished your apprenticeship. This is a craft that is continually changing, and it is important for our members to be aware of new trends and breakthroughs, particularly when it comes to remedial shoeing.”

In addition to promoting the further education of farriers, the association also helps to organise farrier competitions throughout New Zealand. “Competitions have been held in NZ for over 30 years, and are a great way for farriers to improve their work and gain feedback on their work.

Competitions involve the farriers making a selection of handmade shoes within a timeframe. Many of our top farriers also acompete overseas in Australia, the UK and USA.” FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE NEW ZEALAND FARRIERS ASSOCIATION, VISIT NZFARRIERS.CO.NZ JUNE 2019 | DRESSAGENZ BULLETIN | 11

FEATURE ARTICLE

SHOEING THE DRESSAGE HORSE Article by Wendy Hamerton with Alicia & Laine Cameron

The saying “no foot, no horse” exists for a reason, so having a great farrier as part of your team is a necessity.

The Bulletin talked to Taranaki’s Laine Cameron who spent four days at the National Championships both as the on-call farrier and on the all-important arena team.

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A good shoeing job should not only complement the conformation of the horse, but also take into consideration the horse’s job, living conditions and the way they move. There are some horses I would prefer to shoe to suit the job they do, but their living conditions don’t always dictate that type of shoeing. A horse that lives out in a paddock all year round, is not going to be able to have the same type of shoeing job as a horse that is stabled majority of the year” he notes.

Keeping these elements in mind, Laine likes to start by watching a horse trot up before he shoes it. Seeing how the horse moves and lands helps him decide how to trim the foot and what type of shoe should be used.

“A proper shoeing job can assist the performance of the horse. You need to be aware of any conformation faults and compensate for that where possible. The job of the farrier is to help and encourage the horse to

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FEATURE ARTICLE perform to the best of his ability. To assist the farrier, it may be prudent for owners to have their horses’ legs and feet x-rayed regularly. Knowing what is happening internally in the hoof can be of great assistance.

For example, being able to see the positioning of the pedal bone will help determine the correct angle of the hoof and boney column. There are a number of conformation faults within the foot and the lower leg that can only be seen in an x-ray, and many of them can be alleviated through correct shoeing.”

His preference for the dressage horse is to have them in a wider ¾ fullered shoe with no concave.

“This type of shoe allows the foot to slide when it lands, which allows the movement to flow more easily and reduces jarring of the foot. The wider shoe is also able to support the foot better, which is particularly important for horses doing a lot of collected work. Another advantage to this type of shoe is that it is easily adaptable for lateral support, imperative for the dressage horse.

They will often have a low outside hind heel, due to the amount of circle and collected work they do. Having a wider shoe gives them a better bearing surface to work on. But, these styles of shoes do also have a downside. They can be particularly slippery on concrete or tarmac, so I use a tungsten pin or road nail to stop the slip on these surfaces.”

The dressage horse may also have a short hind toe because of the nature of the work. “I will often use a toe clipped hind shoe to help eliminate this issue, and it also allows for a better purchase to push off for collected work.

While Laine’s background is in showjumping, he has become increasingly interested in shoeing the dressage horse. “Alicia (my wife) is a dressage enthusiast, and through being more involved with that discipline, I can fully appreciate the movement and athleticism they require. Their body is under a lot more pressure than horses performing in other disciplines, so the shoeing needs to be extremely accurate to ensure the soundness and

“Good shoeing can enhance your horse’s movement, just as a bad job can weaken their movement”

the correctness of the horse. Good shoeing can enhance your horse’s movement, just as a bad job can weaken their movement.”

However, he stresses owner responsibility in the three way team.

“It is not just up to the farrier to ensure the horse is shod correctly.

The owner needs to ensure that the horse is booked in regularly. This is essential. The top riders can feel the difference between a freshly shod horse, and one that has been done 5 or 6 weeks ago. You must remember, when the foot grows, it is continually changing shape and angle, so any imbalances that a farrier has corrected, will start to be undone the longer it is left. Realistically, I like top performance horse to be shod every 4 weeks to minimise changes and keep consistency in the horse’s angle and foot length.”

He notes another hindrance to a good shoeing job can be the condition that the farrier is expected to work in. A flat clean surface is preferable, with a clean dry foot.

“When a client presents me with a muddy wet foot to shoe, in the middle of a muddy paddock, how am I meant to do my best job? I can barely see the foot to shoe, the coronet band or the angle of the foot, so it is impossible for me to see what I am working with.

I appreciate it when my clients take the time to arrive earlier, and have the horse clean and settled, this way I can do my best work for your horse.”

His advice to the dressage rider “Take the time to find the right farrier for you. There is a reason apprenticeships take four years to complete; it is not a skill that is picked up overnight, or by attending

a two week course. Most farriers in New Zealand have their CFP (Certified Farrier Practitioner), and a number go on to get further qualifications in Australia and the United Kingdom. It is a real skill to be able to shoe a horse, and no two horses are the same. We are really lucky in New Zealand to be supported by the NZ Farriers Association, who regularly bring top international farriers to New Zealand for clinics. Farriers need to be open to continually learning and improving.”

ABOUT LAINE CAMERON, CFP Laine has been shoeing for thirteen years and completed his CFP and apprenticeship under the New Zealand Farriers Association President, Jock Good. He regularly competes in farrier competitions throughout NZ and Australia, and in 2017 he travelled to the UK to compete and train with UK Farrier team member Robbie WatsonGreaves. During this seven-week stint in the UK, he picked up a 2nd place in the Faeries shoeing competition in Wales. Laine is a competitive showjumper up to Grand Prix level and more recently has been found winning ribbons in the dressage arena!.

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eautiful Autumn colours framed the arenas at the Masterton A&P showgrounds for the incredibly popular Equestrio Solway Dressage Autumn Ribbon Day Series.

The April and May shows both attracted over 100 horses and ponies from around the lower North Island in classes from Introductory through to Level 9, plus Para Dressage and Lead Rein classes.

With more young riders continuing to get involved with dressage at Wairarapa shows, Solway Dressage offered Lead Rein classes for the first time and it was lovely to see three super little riders taking up the opportunity. Introductory classes were also offered to riders 12 years and under, and 13 years and over.

Over forty entries were received for the Level 1 Amateur CN – C3 class leading to the decision to split this class into two championships; 18 years and under, and 19 years and over. Level 2 Amateur CN-C4 classes also attracted strong entries.

The series is generously sponsored

by Equestrio. In addition to awarding vouchers to each of the level champions, Equestrio is also awarding a Rider Style prize to the most stylish rider. Level championships are generously supported by Vet Services Wairarapa, Kings Chambers Barristers, the McGovern-Wilson family, and Alan and Sarah Schnell.

Full series are available on Equestrian Entries.

1. Liz Hutson and Hapsburg PSH – competing in the Level 6/7 test of choice classes 2. Jess Schnell and Hysocks – competing in the Level 1 Amateur 18 years and under classes 3. Kendall Hamilton and Pied Piper Ben Ten – competing in the Lead Rein classes

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Five years ago, Lucy Russell was in the emergency helicopter on her way to Wellington hospital with a very serious head injury requiring surgery. Her comeback story is quite remarkable.

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entral Districts rider Lucy Russell is thoroughly immersed in the world of horses - not only is she an equine veterinarian at the Bulls based Southern Rangitikei Veterinary Services, she also trains and competes her own two horses as well as finding time to run a boutique stud.

Horses have been in Lucy’s family for generations. Her Irish born grandfather was a veterinarian and racing enthusiast who emigrated to New Zealand, firstly based in the South Island and then in Levin. Both her parents were veterinarians also making Lucy the third generation.

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Her father naturally grew up around horses and purchased a pony for her when she was quite young. “In fact, I had a series of quite inappropriate and naughty ponies” chuckles Lucy, “so dressage from an early age seemed like the safe option” She later ventured into jumping, but then a very nasty work place accident nearly ended everything. “I was choppered to Wellington hospital with a skull injury and brain bleed and underwent emergency surgery. But I recovered, so I was very, very lucky. I had eight weeks away from work – I actually cried when I wasn’t allowed

NATIONAL NEWS to go to work. I had twelve weeks completely off horses and then many months transitioning back to my work and horses routine. Ever since I have concentrated on dressage” Graduating from Massey in 2009, Lucy (33) has been in equine private practice in New Zealand ever since, bar a stint in Australia at the Scone Equine Hospital on a scholarship from the NZ Equine Research Foundation.

She is currently studying towards her Masters via Liverpool University.

Her work at EquiVet NZ (the equine division of Southern Rangitikei Vets) inspired her to start a breeding operation of her own. “My job is about 50% repro and 50% sporthorse medicine so I thought, I’ll have a go at breeding my own horses.”

She has three select broodmares: Donneroyale’s dam Aloha, a State Premium Holsteiner and German import, plus two others: a thoroughbred and a Solitair Hit, both of whom hold Merit awards from the NZ Warmblood Association. All are currently in foal, two to Bellario (by Bellissimo, sire of Isabel Werth’s Bella Rose) and one to Donnerubin.

The trio are already booked for frozen semen stallions next year. “It’s a bit of fun!” says Lucy. “And I’d like to breed really good international quality horses that amateur riders here in New Zealand can ride and afford.”

Last season was a cracker for Lucy and the five year old Donnerubin mare; the pair nailed the Amateur Level 1 titles at both Horse of the Year and National Championships, led the Bronze division in the Sterling Warmbloods Small Stars Top Ten League, and topped the Equissage Level 1 Amateur Top League scoring a maximum 100pts (That’s at least ten scores exceeding 70%). The pair scored the highest average percentage on 73.76% to also win the Pot Black Trophy.

Having broken-in and produced the 5-year-old herself, Lucy describes the talented Donneroyale as “very much an opinionated chestnut mare,” and says the whole season was a dream come true. “I’m still pinching myself!” she laughs. “I am hoping that she will be ready for Level 3 next season, under

the guidance of my coach Andrea Raves. I’m lucky to have a coach that I can trust to help me make the right decisions. She’s awesome.”

The Prestige VDL gelding HPH Prospero makes up Lucy’s small team of two. The 9-year-old took a little bit of a back seat last year whilst Lucy concentrated on Donneroyale, but she hopes to compete him at Level 5 next season. “I bought him as a green-broke 3-year-old, competing him as a four and five year-old to Level 3. He’s had intermittent competition since then due to both of us sustaining injuries.

Also it’s a little bit tricky finding time for two,” she adds. Not surprising when you discover that Lucy is also a qualified FEI vet, meaning you’ll often find her officiating at shows as the FEI Veterinary Delegate or Treating Vet; roles that include attending the trot-up and horse inspections, and treating horses entered in the FEI classes.

But aside from her own injury; why dressage as her discipline of choice? “I like the challenge, and I like the fact that there’s a really linear progression – that training scale, where you take what you already know and then train to the next level. And I like the precision. I’m an A-type personality so it appeals to me in that respect!”.

Going forward, Lucy’s aim is to breed and train her own horses. “In terms of my own riding, my dream is to one day ride at Grand Prix, if I’m good enough and can manage to train a horse to that level.” If her

recent success and the investment she is making into her future horsepower is anything to go by, there’s no doubt we’ll see Lucy cantering up the centreline at dressage’s highest level in the not-too-distant future.

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1. Lucy with Robyn Hirst from Dunstan – National Level 1 Amateur National Champion Photo Libby Law photography 2. Donneroyale's dam, 'Aloha' a State Premium Holsteiner imported from Germany and in foal this year to Bellario.

3. Satara Royale, with this years filly foal (Donnerubin/Solitair Hit/Ramirez)

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IN MEMORIUM

A LITTLE LEGEND LOST Story by Jeanette Benzie

On the 30th of May the dressage world lost a special little legend, the Professor, the marvellous dressage schoolmaster Greendowns Laredo (Larry). He was nearly thirty years old, living out his days with the Benzie family in South Auckland.

Above: Larry shares a moment with young rider Caitlin Benzie and his previous owner/rider Andrea Raves at HOY. Right: Caitlin and Larry have a hoon at the NZPCA Dressage Championships lap of honour.

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his is his story, told by the three riders who were involved in the majority of his competitive life. It started with Andrea Raves who recognised his potential and trained him so beautifully, helping install the incredible work ethic that he was so well known for.

He then went to young riders Hannah Buckleigh and Sarah Wilkinson. Sarah was

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just eleven years old when she and Larry became a duo; together they went on to win numerous national titles and earned Sarah a visit to Germany in 2005, representing NZ in the PSI FEI World Dressage Challenge.

When Caitlin Benzie was twelve, she was also given the wonderful opportunity to learn on this fabulous little horse and adding many more titles to his already

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impressive resume.

Larry was only 15.1hh, but had big, bold paces and a great work ethic. He was the least likely type to be a dressage horse, especially compared to the modern dressage type. He was a grumpy little thing, with a lifelong displeasure in having his cover put on and removed. He loved odd fellows and they were a great incentive to get his ears pricked for all the photographic moments in his competitive life. His wins included National Titles, an FEI World Dressage Title four times (once with Andrea, twice with Sarah and once with Caitlin. He won the Pony Club Individual Dressage Title with both Sarah and Caitlin.

Sarah’s mother Helen Wilkinson and Jeanette Benzie often laughingly said, that Larry “tolerated us but adored Sarah and Caitlin”. He last competed in March 2013 and enjoyed six years of retirement, the last year babysitting Caitlin’s weanling, teaching him that trucks, tractors, gunshot, fireworks and thunder were of no consequence. He is now buried on our property, overlooking everything and facing the rising sun.

From trekking horse to Advanced Dressage National Champion with Andrea Raves.

"In mid-1997 I saw Larry amongst Tony Keen’s trekking horses and asked Tony if I could please ride and train him. There was something special

about him, he was not really built for the job, a little downhill and not very big but had good paces and a good temperament. So in September 1997 Greendowns Laredo went to his first show. He won many titles over the years but the highlight for me was winning the 2002 Advanced Championship. While I was training towards GP it became obvious that the work was starting to affect Larry mentally. He got uptight and stopped eating. I made the decision that he did not deserve to be pushed any further and thought that he would make a good Young Rider horse - and he truly was; three young riders learnt from him and did very well. I know he had a great retirement with Caitlin for several years. Larry was quite a character and very special. He will be missed."

Helen Wilkinson purchased Larry in 2003 for Sarah from the Buckleigh family. "Larry was twelve years (we think); he will have to be the best buy I’ve ever made. He taught Sarah how to ride properly, he was a true schoolmaster. The Professor. Unless you rode your changes straight and he was right there with you, he would not do what you wanted. He was so patient and tolerant, what a great teacher he was. The opportunities he gave Sarah we are both forever

grateful for. You opened the door for Sarah to follow her dreams. It was an amazing journey; you are a true LEGEND Lazza."

Caitlin Benzie reflects: "I can’t even begin to comprehend how grateful I am to Helen and Sarah Wilkinson for the opportunity that they gave me when they offered the 12-year-old me the opportunity to lease Larry.

Having only done a few level two starts previously, Larry took me to new heights - and looking back I don’t think I ever would have believed it if you told me what we were going to achieve together.

Our highlight would have to be winning the Children’s FEI World Dressage Challenge (both NZ and Oceania), riding my first Level 6 test at 14, placing third overall in Level 5 at HOY and following it up the next year with third overall in the CDI-Y. However, the best moments with Larry were often spent on long bareback hacks down the road (only spoilt by the occasional roadcone – Larry’s arch nemesis and only fear), playing in the arena at liberty (many treats were involved, Larry would do anything for treats), and just generally hanging out. The quiet moments, that in the end always seem to matter the most.

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NATIONAL IN MEMORIUM NEWS

a tribute to

KH ARVAN 1998 – 2019 Photography by Libby Law Photography (except above right)

Vanessa Way found the big gangly unbroken two-year-old at the Oakura based Karaka Hills Stud - not far from home. It was evident by the size of his knees even then that he was going to be larger than life itself.

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ntil owning Arvan, Vanessa had mainly thoroughbreds, and so Arvan became the introduction to purpose bred dressage horses and her first Hanoverian. They competed successfully in Australia, and then undertook the huge commitment to the UK to train with Carl Hester.

The pair truly made their mark on the national competitive scene with their names found on a number of national trophies. The Killala Trophy Level 2 Championship (2004), the Doornbos Shield Level 5 Championship (2007), the Tironui Trophy for the Grand Freestyle (2011 and 2014) and the 2014 Burkner Medal Grand Prix Championship. Arvan was

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Dressage Horse of the Year in 2011 and 2013 winning both the Judith Simpson Memorial for the Grand Prix and the Rigoletto Freestyle Trophy, and runner-up in 2014.

Following these successes, Vanessa handed the reins to young rider Molly Lumb to allow Arvan to wind down his competition career. In 2015 Molly & Arvan won the Young Rider of the Year and were runner-up in 2016.

Following his retirement from competition, Arvan spent his days as a schoolmaster and friend to Pip Gibbons in Wellington. He was in good health and enjoying life and the company of his miniature friend until he passed away suddenly in May.

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OUR PEOPLE

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OUR PEOPLE

OFFICIAL OF THE MONTH RACHEL MCCALLUM Sponsored by AR Dressage

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achel is an official extraordinaire. Accredited at FEI Level 1 for both Eventing and Dressage, she is a strong supporter of Dressage Southland, a committee member who organises clinics and fun days and helps out wherever she can.

She recently travelled to Sydney CDI at her own expense on a FEI steward exchange to further her experience and also enjoyed being able to support our NZ riders and their successes on Aussie soil.

Rachel also competes occasionally in Dressage and Show Jumping and is a member of the Birchwood Hunt. She has three horses, two thoroughbreds (one retired), and her riding horse, a Warmblood Arab cross. All three have dabbled in every discipline at some point in their career. As they are all brown, Rachel said it is a perfect optical illusion for her husband; she just keeps moving

them around the property and hopes he thinks some of them are visiting!

Rachel has science degree, starting her working career as a lab technician, first with Ti Wai Point smelter, then Southland Dairy Co-operative, followed by the City Council. A complete change of direction saw her begin the Saddlery Warehouse franchise in Invercargill.

She recently sold the franchise and is enjoying being “in between jobs”.

Rachel commented that New Zealand riders have come a long way from when she started stewarding “In the early days it used to be an 'us and them' culture. These days officials and riders have a much better working relationship with everyone helping each other”.

Rachel is the worthy recipient of this month’s AR Dressage Official’s prize. For further information on AR Dressage contact Andrea at tetch@xtra.co.nz

(L) Rachel competing in a Southland non-graded event at Gore on Guess KS alongside Sharon Muirhead Photo: Kristel Mack Sanders

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VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH JENNY PEARCE Sponsored by AllinFlex

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enny Pearce grew up in a show jumping/ hunting family where it was considered that those who rode dressage were too scared to jump. Dressage was indeed just a necessary evil that had to endured to get to the fun part.

Despite this early provocation, Jenny went on to be one of the founding members of Dressage Taihape and has now been the Event Secretary for around a decade. The annual Taihape Christmas Dressage Championships have become the “go to” Christmas party for many riders. With Jenny as team leader, slick organisation is a priority, but it is also

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important to her that the show a fun experience for everyone involved; Santa hats for the judges and writers, Christmas decorations around the arenas, prizes for the best Christmas outfit and of course Santa at the prizegiving - a prize giving like no other!

Because the Taihape group covers a huge territory with members geographically widespread, a lot of the workload falls on Jenny’s the shoulders as she lives close by the showgrounds; organising the grounds and yards, finding writers, and a myriad of other little, but welcoming tasks such as vases of

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flowers on the tables where the judges have their refreshments – but she is quick to acknowledge the Taihape team help where they can. She is a very competent computer operator, also doing most of the scoring at the event. She has even been known to arrive with her tractor to mow the grass around the yards if contractor hasn’t been able to get there in time.

Her partner Harry is often there in support; grubbing the long grass and cleaning up yards, or with hammer in hand making sure they are safe before the competitors arrive. When the event is over, they make sure the rubbish has gone, all horse poo is picked up and removed from the grounds, and everything is ship shape so the venue owners, the local A & P Society are happy to allow the competition to be held again the following year. The Taihape group consider they could simply not manage without her!

The multi -tasking, multi-talented Jenny also helps at many other events she attends, be it writing or scoring at dressage, jump judging or other tasks on the OC for FEI eventing.

She is the Side Saddle convenor and Cross-Country Controller for Horse of the Year. This all alongside her own competitions!

Her love of dressage really began when one of the horses she bred decided he didn’t want to be an eventer, so she started to do more Dressage and found that it is really

quite fun! Currently she competes two horses, one in Prix St Georges dressage, and the other in 2*Eventing.

Jenny and her horses are always readily recognisable - adorned in pink; pink bandages, pink saddle blanket, pink hat, pink everything possible! She even rides with a pink dressage whip that is exactly 119cm long.

In her spare time Jenny likes to make things; sewing, mosaics and now jewellery. Most of her sewing is horse related, saddle cloths, her own tailored dressage tailcoat and riding jackets; her costume for the side saddle demonstration at Horse of the Year and all the costumes for the Waimarino Riding Club for the North Island Teams event.

Jenny acknowledges Harry as a huge support to all she does; when she has a trip away planned, he is the chief cook ensuring she has enough meals to take with her, and then holds the fort, feeding the horses left behind.

Everyone agrees that the Taihape Christmas Cracker wins the fun show prize hands down, all thanks to Jenny; consequently, she is the recipient of this month’s AllinFlex Volunteer prize.

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NATIONAL RESULTS

DRESSAGE TOP TEN LEAGUES TARGET PEER PARTICIPATION

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op Ten League Dressage competitors have a lot fun competing against their counterparts across New Zealand and watching scores progress on Equestrian Entries in their own divisions.

Some riders travel more widely to earn their points, but it is also possible for them to earn their top ten scores within their own area.

Points are earned dependent on percentage earned and in the case of a tie, the highest average percentage wins.

The longest established are the Young Rider and Senior Rider Amateur Leagues, then along came the Masters and then the Small Stars so a wide range of riders are now catered for. A huge thanks to the four sponsors, Equizee (Pony & Young Rider Amateur), Equissage (Senior Amateur), Flying Horse NZ (Masters – riders 50 plus) and Sterling Warmbloods (Horses up to 162.5cm) Congratulations to all the area and national prizewinners for this season – we look forward to sharing in the success and celebrations of the national winners at the Dressage NZ Awards later this month.

Riders must enter on Equestrian Entries if they wish to compete in the Leagues so watch out for further Top Ten Leagues news for the 2019 /20 season. Don’t miss out on next season’s excitement

Small Stars Top 10 League 2018 -2019 SECTION CHAMPIONS & RESERVES Bronze Silver Gold

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Ch Res Ch Res Ch Res

Name Lucy Russell Anne Macdonald Poebe Brown Brina Carpenter Rebecca McKee Amy Sage

Horse/Pony Points Ave % Donneroyale 100 73.760 Sands of Time 100 73.728 Astek Aarcijazz 91 Plutonium Lady 88 Solo 91 RM All About ME 73

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Dressage Masters TopMasters 10 League - 2019 2018 - 2019 Dressage Top2018 10 League Dressage Masters Top 10 League 2018 - 2019 Dressage Masters Dressage TopMasters 10 League Top2018 10 League - 2019 2018 - 2019

SECTION CHAMPIONS & RESERVES SECTION CHAMPIONS & RESERVES PEWTER PEWTER SECTION CHAMPIONS & RESERVES SECTION SECTION & RESERVES CHAMPIONS & RESERVES PEWTER CHAMPIONS PEWTER PEWTER BRONZE BRONZE BRONZE BRONZE SILVER

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NI HI-POINTS NI HI-POINTS TOP GUY

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Region Region Auckland Auckland Region Region Region Bay of Plenty Bay of Plenty Auckland Auckland Auckland Canterbury Canterbury Bay of Plenty Bay of Plenty Bay of Plenty Central Districts Central Districts Canterbury Canterbury Canterbury Marlborough Marlborough Central Districts Central Districts Central Districts Nelson Nelson Marlborough Marlborough Marlborough Otago Otago Nelson Nelson NelsonCant/North Otago South Cant/North Otago South Otago Otago Otago Southland Southland South Cant/North Otago South Cant/North Otago South Cant/North Otago Waikato Waikato Southland Southland Southland Wairarapa Wairarapa Waikato Waikato Waikato Wairarapa Wairarapa Wairarapa Region Auckland Region Region Bay of Plenty Auckland Auckland Marlborough Bay of Plenty Bay of Plenty Nelson Marlborough Marlborough Otago Nelson Nelson Southland Otago Otago Taranaki Southland Southland Waikato Taranaki Taranaki Waitemata Waikato Waikato Wellington Waitemata Waitemata Wellington Wellington

Region Auckland Region Bay of Plenty Auckland Marlborough Bay of Plenty Nelson Marlborough Otago Nelson Southland Otago Taranaki Southland Waikato Taranaki Waitemata Waikato Wellington Waitemata Wellington

Ch Res Ch Ch Res Res Ch Ch Res Res Ch Ch Ch Res Res Ch Ch Res Res Res Ch Ch Res Res

Name Jennifer Name KendallCh Name Deirdre Res Jennifer Anderson Kendall Jennifer Kendall Ann Macdonald Ch Deirdre Anderson Deirdre Anderson Rachel Gillon Res Ann Macdonald Ann Macdonald Tracey Heywood Rachel Gillon Ch RachelSmith Gillon Res Tania Tracey Heywood Tracey Heywood Kathryn Corry Ch Ch Tania Smith Tania Smith Diane Wallace Kathryn Corry Res Kathryn Corry Ch Dianne Wallace Diane Wallace Diane Wallace Jan Morice Res Dianne WallaceRes Dianne Wallace Ch Jan Morice Jan Morice Res

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Points Name Horse/Pony Horse/Pony Southern Z Jennifer Kendall Southern Z 76 Horse/Pony Points Name Anderson Horse/Pony Horse/Pony Points Nightfire 71 Deirdre Nightfire Southern Z 76 Jennifer Kendall Southern Z Southern Z 76 Sands of Time 100 Ann Macdonald Sands of Time Nightfire 71 DeirdreGillon Anderson Nightfire Nightfire 71 Camaro KSNZ 85 Rachel Camaro KSNZ Sands of Time 100 Ann Macdonald Sands ofKSNZ Time Patrick Sands ofFuerst Time 100 Vollrath Fuerst 82 Tracey Heywood Vollrath Camaro 85 Patrick RachelSmith Gillon Camaro KSNZ Camaro KSNZ82 85 Donnerbella II Patrick 73 Tania Donnerbella II Vollrath Fuerst Tracey Vollrath Vollrath 82 GanacheFuerst MHII Patrick 100 KathrynHeywood Corry GanacheFuerst MH Donnerbella 73 Patrick Tania Smith Donnerbella Donnerbella 73 II KP DenverMHII 91 Diane Wallace KP Denver 100 Ganache KathrynWallace Corry Ganache Ganache 100 KP Dexter 91 Dianne KP DexterMH KP DenverMH 91 Diane Wallace KP KP Denver 91 Denmark 79 Jan Morice Denmark KP Denver Dexter 91 Dianne Wallace KP Dexter KP Dexter 91 Denmark 79 Denmark Jan Morice Denmark 79

Points 76 Points 71 76 100 71 85 100 82 85 73 82 100 73 91 100 91 91 79 91 79

HRH Harry Judy Hodson

HRH Harry

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Judy Hodson Judy Hodson 1 1 Ann Macdonald

HRH Harry Judy Macdonald Hodson HRH SandsHarry of Time Ann

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Ann Macdonald Ann Macdonald Belinda Horne 1 1

Sands of Time Ann Macdonald Sands R Diva of H Time Belinda Horne

100 Sands 34 R Diva of H Time 100

100 34

1 1

Belinda Horne Belinda Horne 1 Ann Macdonald

R Diva H Belinda Horne R Diva of H Time Sands Ann Macdonald

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34 100

1 1 1

Ann Macdonald Ann Macdonald Kathryn Corry 1 1

Sands of Time Ann Macdonald Sands of Time Ganache MH Kathryn Corry

100 Sands of Time 100 Ganache MH 100

100 100

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Kathryn Corry Kathryn Corry 1 Sean Bignell 1

Ganache MH Kathryn Corry Ganache MEL LewisMH Sean Bignell

100 Ganache 48 MEL LewisMH 100

100 48

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48 48

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Horse Points PEWTER PEWTER Irishman The Irishman Jan Bott Jan Bott The Name Horse Points 61 Name Horse Horse LV Carino LV CarinoPoints 16 Carolien Carolien Oldehaver The Irishman 61 Jan Bott Oldehaver Name The Irishman The Irishman 61 Jan Bott Jan Bott Osca Tango 20 Osca Tango Kay McEwan Kay McEwan LV Carino 16 Carolien Oldehaver LV Carino LV Carino 16 Carolien Oldehaver Jenny Carolien Oldehaver Mon Bleu Ciel Mon Bleu Ciel 56 Jenny Clarke Clarke Osca Tango 20 Kay McEwan Osca Tango Osca Tango 20 Kay McEwan Kay McEwan Naomi Heaton Naomi Heaton Maddison 38 Maddison Mon Bleu Ciel 56 Jenny Clarke Mon Bleu Ciel Mon Bleu Ciel 56 Clarke Clarke Windrush Pinot Gris 66 Windrush Pinot Gris Jenny Laycock Jenny Laycock Naomi Heaton Maddison 38 Naomi Heaton Naomi Heaton Maddison Maddison 38 Southern Z 76 Southern Z Jennifer Kendall Jennifer Kendall Windrush Pinot Gris 66 Jenny Laycock Windrush Pinot 52 Gris WindrushZPinot Gris Mademoiselle 66 Jenny Laycock Jenny Laycock Mademoiselle Megan Ellis Megan Ellis Southern 76 Jennifer Kendall Southern Z Southern Z 76 Jennifer Kendall Jennifer Kendall Black River Optimus 27 Black River Optimus Heather Boniface Heather Boniface Mademoiselle 52 Megan Ellis Mademoiselle Mademoiselle 52 Megan Park Island Island Blues48 Debbie Moore Debbie Ellis Moore Black River Blues Optimus Park 27 HeatherEllis Boniface Megan Black River Optimus Black River Optimus 27 Heather Boniface Heather Boniface All Fun 70 Sherree French Sherree French Park Island Blues All Fun 48 Debbie Moore Park Island Blues Park Island Blues 48 Debbie Moore Debbie Moore All Fun 70 Sherree French All Fun All Fun 70 Sherree French Sherree French

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BRONZE BRONZE Name Name Horse Horse Points Points BRONZE BRONZE Pioneer Conny Pioneer Conny 49 Carron Carron Gibbons Name Gibbons BRONZE Horse Points 49 Name Name Horse Horse Points Points Donnergrace CDS 15 Donnergrace CDS 15 Ellen Mitchell Ellen Mitchell Pioneer Conny 49 Carron Gibbons Pioneer Conny Pioneer Conny 49 49 Carron Gibbons Carron Gibbons Oh Asterix Oh Asterix Sue Rudler 36 Sue Rudler 36 Donnergrace CDS 15 Ellen Mitchell Donnergrace CDS Donnergrace CDS 15 15 Ellen Mitchell Ellen Mitchell Farloe Domingo Farloe Domingo Helen Bowler 73 Helen Bowler 73 Oh Asterix Sue Rudler 36 Oh Asterix Oh Asterix Sue Rudler Sue Rudler 36 36 Ann Macdonald Ann Macdonald Sands of Time 100 Sands of Time 100 Farloe Domingo Helen Bowler 73 Farloe Domingo Farloe Domingo Helen Bowler Helen Bowler 73 73 Angel Divine 50 Angel Divine 50 Vicky Hammond Vicky Hammond Ann Macdonald Sands of Time 100 Ann Macdonald Ann Macdonald Sands of Time Sands of Time 100 100 KW Magic 67 KW Magic 67 Helen McCallum Helen McCallum Angel Divine 50 Vicky Hammond Angel Divine Angel Divine 50 50 Vicky Hammond Vicky Hammond Mansfield 57 Mansfield 57 Darlene Morgan-Bibby Darlene Morgan-Bibby KW Magic 67 Helen McCallum KW Magic KW Magic 67 67 Helen McCallum Helen McCallum Camaro KSNZ 85 Camaro KSNZ 85 Rachel Rachel Gillon Mansfield 57 DarleneGillon Morgan-Bibby Mansfield Mansfield 57 57 Darlene Morgan-Bibby Darlene Morgan-Bibby Wandering Star Wandering Star 71 71 Sally Howe-Stirton Sally Howe-Stirton Camaro KSNZ 85 Rachel Gillon Camaro KSNZ Camaro KSNZ 85 85 Rachel Gillon Rachel Gillon Wandering Star 71 Sally Howe-Stirton JUNE 2019 BULLETIN | 27 Wandering Star| DRESSAGENZ Wandering Star 71 71 Sally Howe-Stirton Sally Howe-Stirton

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Dressage Amateur Top 10 League 2018 - 2019 SECTION WINNERS BRONZE

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Name Lucy Russell Sonya Swale Emily Morgan Natalie van Biljon Phoebe Brown Tania Taylor Rachel Shiree Hughes Rachel Shiree Hughes Sarah Baker Nicole Sweney Tania Smith Rosie Richards

Horse/Pony Donneroyale Gusto Dracaena Astek Gwhinnie Donnerliebe Astek Aarcijazz Danseur AV HPH Benedict Chuck Taylor Turkish Delight Flute Noir Donnerbella II Don Douglas CFH

Points Ave % 100 73.760 100 72.884 88 100 91 71.522 91 71.000 91 88 85 75 73 68

NEWCOMER 1 Gemma Acton

Sunspots Fire and Ice

1 Lucy Russell

Donneroyale

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Donneroyale

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AREA WINNERS BRONZE Region Auckland Bay of Plenty Canterbury Central Districts Gisborne Marlborough Nelson Northern Hawkes Bay Otago South Cant/North Otago Southland Sthn/Central Hawkes Bay Waikato Wairarapa Waitemata Wellington 28 | DRESSAGENZ BULLETIN | JUNE 2019

Name Ailsa Carter Emily Morgan Marie Clark Lucy Russell Kellie Webster Sylvia Clark Jenny Laycock Emma Sye Jo Forrester Christine Walker Sonja Swale Sophie Hansen Darlene Morgan-Bibby Sara Hilhorst Louise O'Sullivan Sally Howe-Stirton

Horse Points Brooklyn Tandia 79 Astek Gwhinnie 88 Hawk Landed 14 Donneroyale 100 Pine Hollow Grey Girl 77 Blanchview Whimsical 50 Windrush Pinot Gris 66 Maximus Prime 52 Bencurren the Gatekeeper 50 Cobigan Mia Bella 51 Gusto Dracaena 100 Zebedees Magic 15 Mansfield 57 Kabo Silver Lining 28 O Soliman 70 Wandering Star 71

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Pony Pony and and Young Young Rider Rider Amateur Amateur top top 10 10 League League 2018 2018 -- 2019 2019 SECTION SECTION CHAMPIONS CHAMPIONS & & RESERVES RESERVES Pony Bronze Pony - Bronze Pony Pony -- Silver Silver Pony Pony -- Gold Gold Horse Horse -- Bronze Bronze Horse Horse -- Silver Silver Horse Horse -- Gold Gold NEWCOMER NEWCOMER SI SI HI-POINTS HI-POINTS NI NI HI-POINTS HI-POINTS

Region Region Ashburton Ashburton Auckland Auckland Bay Bay of of Plenty Plenty Canterbury Canterbury Marlborough Marlborough Nelson Nelson Northland Northland Otago Otago SCNO SCNO Southland Southland Taranaki Taranaki Waikato Waikato Wairarapa Wairarapa Waitemata Waitemata Wellington Wellington

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Name Name Piper Piper Crake Crake Jesika Jesika Cunningham Cunningham Samantha Samantha Belsham Belsham Emily Emily Shepherd Shepherd Bella Bella Small Small Meg Meg Johnston Johnston Olivia Olivia Goodwillie Goodwillie Savanna Savanna Robinson Robinson Rilee Rilee McMeekin McMeekin Emmelena Emmelena Bryce Bryce Sachleen Sachleen Kaur Kaur Brooke Brooke Harris Harris

Horse/Pony Horse/Pony Glenvar Glenvar Bramble Bramble Tironui Tironui Casino's Casino's Gold Gold Alpine Park Watercolour Alpine Park Watercolour Rakaunui Rakaunui Grace Grace N N Dazzle Dazzle Kingslea Busy Bee Kingslea Busy Bee Little Little Blessing Blessing Retail Retail Therapy Therapy Sunspots Sunspots Waps Waps Datsun Datsun Solitar Storm Solitar Storm Romulus Romulus HPH HPH Levitate Levitate Furstango Furstango

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Olivia Olivia Goodwillie Goodwillie

Retail Retail Therapy Therapy

65 65

1 1 Emily Emily Van Van Herpt Herpt

Skibbereen Skibbereen Indigo Indigo

61 61

1 1 Piper Piper Crake Crake

Glenvar Glenvar Bramble Bramble

85 85

AREA AREA WINNERS WINNERS

Name Name Ruby Ruby Thomas Thomas Samantha Samantha Belsham Belsham Tayla McDonald Tayla McDonald Jorja Jorja Dann Dann Carys Carys Gale Gale Meila Meila Picard Picard Charlotte Charlotte Thorpe Thorpe Jaclyn Jaclyn Hay Hay Meg Meg Johnston Johnston Kate Kate Hamilton Hamilton Frankie Frankie Lawn Lawn Grace Grace Purdie Purdie Jesika Jesika Cunningham Cunningham Piper Piper Crake Crake Emily Emily Shepherd Shepherd

Points Points 85 85 82 82 97 97 71 71 58 58 56 56 65 65 59 59 100 100 79 79 72 72 68 68

Pony Points Pony Points Carnesso Royal Flush 56 Carnesso Royal Flush 56 Alpine Park Watercolour 97 Alpine Park Watercolour 97 II Skipper 25 II Skipper 25 Westbrook Diana 64 Westbrook Diana 64 M F Zanbuck 30 M F Zanbuck 30 Buckton Denniston 56 Buckton Denniston 56 Mana Kai Buzzy Bee 61 Mana Kai Buzzy Bee 61 Gold Plated 57 Gold Plated 57 Little Blessing 56 Little Blessing 56 Renegade Fighter 62 Renegade Fighter 62 Kirkwood Greenlight 56 Kirkwood Greenlight 56 Maxwelton Monday Magic 62 Maxwelton Monday Magic 62 Tironui Casinl's Gold 82 Tironui Casinl's Gold 82 Glenvar Bramble 85 Glenvar Bramble 85 Rakaunui Grace N Dazzle 71 Rakaunui Grace N Dazzle 71

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WHAT’S ON JUNE 2019 | SOUTH ISLAND 16

NLEC Autumn Series Day Three

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Northern Equestrian Group Winter Series Day One

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Nelson Area Dressage Group Winter Series Three

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JULY 2019 | SOUTH ISLAND 7

Canterbury Dressage Winter Series Day Two

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Marlborough Dressage Winter Series Day Three

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Northern Equestrian Group Winter Series Day Two

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Nelson Area Dressage Group Winter Series Four

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Marlborough Dressage Winter Series Day Four

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SCNO Dressage Winter Show

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Northern Equestrian Group August Day Three

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Canterbury Dressage Group

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Nelson Dressage Eye Opener Tournament

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Ashburton Dressage Group

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NLEC Spring Series Day One

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Marlborough Dressage Summer Series days 1, 2

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SCNO Dressage Spring Show

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Northern Equestrian Group Spring Series

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NATIONAL COMPETITION CALENDER

WHAT’S ON JUNE 2019 | NORTH ISLAND 9

Dressage Hawkes Bay Autumn Series Day Three

Local

9

Horowhenua Dressage Group June Ribbon Day

Training

16

Solway Dressage Autumn Series - Day Three

Training

22/23

Dressage Taranaki Winter Fun Day

Training

23

EBOP DG Winter Dressage Show

Local

JULY 2019 | NORTH ISLAND 6/7

WEC Winter Dressage Series - Day Three

Local

13

AMDG Winter Training Day

Training

14

Horowhenua Dressage Group July Ribbon Day

Training

27/28

Dressage Taranaki Winter Event

Local

AUGUST 2019 | NORTH ISLAND 3/4

WCEG Winter Dressage Series - Final Day

Local

11

Horowhenua Dressage Group Ribbon Day (rain date)

Training

11

Rotorua Spring Spectacular Series Day One

Local

18

Dressage Hawkes Bay Training Day

Training

18

Woodhill Sands Dressage, Spring Festival Day One

Local

24

AMDG Winter Training Day

Training

SEPTEMBER 2019 | NORTH ISLAND 1

Show Hunter & Dressage Spring Festival Day Two

Local

1

Taupo Dressage Ribbon Day

Training

1

Wairarapa Spring Series Day One

Local

1

WCEG Dressage Spring Show

Local

8

AMDG Spring Accumulator Day One

Local

14/15

Central Districts Premier League

Premier League

15

Woodhill Sands Dressage, Spring Festival Day Three

Local

15

Rotorua Spring Spectacular Series Day Two

Local

22

Gisborne Spring Tournament

Local

22

Horowhenua Dressage Group Spring Tournament

Local

29

Bay of Islands Dressage Group

Local

29

Wairarapa Spring Series Day Two

Local

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NATIONAL COMPETITION CALENDER

PREMIER LEAGUE CALENDAR 19/20 SEPTEMBER 2019 14/15

Central Districts

Manfeild Park (Feilding)

28/29

South Canterbury / North Otago

Waimate SG

OCTOBER 2019 26/27

Marlborough

Marlborough Equestrian Park

26/28

Bay of Plenty

Taupo NEC

NOVEMBER 2019 2/3

Nelson

Rough Island

9/10

Wellington

Solway SG (Masterton)

9/10

Otago

Taieri SG (Mosgiel)

15/17

Auckland-Manukau

Clevedon SG

16/17

Ashburton

Ashburton SG

16/17

Gisborne

Gisborne SG

23/24

Northern Hawkes Bay

Hastings SG

30/1

Canterbury

McLeans Is NEC (Christchurch)

30/1

Southern Hawkes Bay

Dannevirke SG

DECEMBER 2019 6/8

Southland

Gore SG

7/8

Waitemata

Woodhill Sands

13/15

Northland

Barge Park (Whangaerei)

14/15

Taihape

Taihape SG

JANUARY 2019 11/12

Taranaki

Egmont SG (Hawera)

18/19

Wairarapa

Solway SG (Masterton)

25/27

U25 National Championships

Taupo NEC

FEBRUARY 2020 7/9

South Island Championships

Gore SG

14/16

Waikato

Taupo NEC

MARCH 2020 10/15

Horse of the Year Show (CDI 3*/Y)

26/29

Bates NZ Dressage Championships (NCH – CDI 3*/Y) Taupo NEC

TBC

NI & SI Festival of Future Stars

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DIRECTORY

DRESSAGE DIRECTORY Dressage Area Group Websites and other useful links.

Equestrian Sports NZ/Dressage www.nzequestrian.org.nz/dressage www.facebook.com/DressageNZ www.facebook.com/EquestrianSportsNZ www.facebook.com/DressageNZU25Championships www.facebook.com/StableoftheStallions Dressage Bay of Islands www.sporty.co.nz/bayofislandsdressagegroup Dressage Northland www.sporty.co.nz/dressagenorthland Dressage Waitemata www.dressagewaitemata.co.nz Dressage Warkworth www.warkworthdressage.webs.com Dressage Auckland - Manukau www.amdg.org.nz Dressage Waikato new website coming soon!

Dressage Morrinsville -Te Aroha www.mtdg.co.nz Dressage Gisborne www.gisbornedressage.org.nz Dressage Bay of Plenty www.dressagebayofplenty.co.nz Dressage Eastern Bay of Plenty www.sportsground.co.nz/ebd Dressage Rotorua www.sporty.co.nz/dressagerotorua Dressage Tauranga www.dressagetauranga.co.nz Dressage Taupo www.sporty.co.nz/taupodressagegroup Dressage Northern Hawkes Bay www.sporty.co.nz/dressagenhb

Dressage Central Hawkes Bay www.sportsground.co.nz/chbdressage Dressage Southern Hawkes Bay www.sportsground.co.nz/shbdressage Dressage Central Districts www.sportsground.co.nz/dressagecentraldistricts Dressage Taranaki www.dressagetaranaki.co.nz Dressage Wellington www.dressagewellington.org.nz Dressage Horowhenua www.horowhenuadressage.com Dressage Wairarapa www.dressagewairarapa.com Dressage Nelson www.nelsondressage.webs.com Dressage Marlborough

www.sporty.co.nz/marlboroughdressage Dressage Canterbury www.canterburydressage.co.nz Dressage Otago www.dressageotago.webs.com Dressage Southland www.dressage-southland.com National Equestrian Centres www.nzequestrian.org.nz Tielcey Park Equestrian Centre www.tielceypark.co.nz (Manawatu) Northern Equestrian Group www.freewebs.com/northerneq (North Canterbury) North Loburn Equestrian Centre www.nlec.co.nz (North Canterbury)

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