Dressage NZ Bulletin

Issue 32 | March 2019

CELEBRATIONS AT THE LAND ROVER HORSE OF THE YEAR

FEI World Dressage Championships preview AIM HIGH WITH ISOBEL WESSELS

EDITORIAL

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Culture, cost, or a combination?

The Horse of the Year always provides a great place to chat to people about a wide range of topics, but not unexpectedly, mostly connected to dressage. One of those chance random chats from this year is still foremost in my mind as it was directly connected to one of the medium term objectives of the Dressage Growth Plan for 2017-2020... to increase the number of participants at all levels.

In 2018 the sport recognised that one of the challenges we face was to increase the numbers of horses registered in Level 1, aligning with our purpose, “To promote, enable and grow the sport of Dressage”.

Year to date figures indicate that numbers of Level 2 and above are slightly ahead, but Level 1 are slightly behind. It is evident that training and nongraded classes offered by many area groups and a sprinkling of riding clubs and associated organisations are popular reinforcing the conversation I had with a loyal supporter, sponsor, fan and rider that perhaps our sport despite our best efforts, remains too formal even at introductory level for many potential members?

So I asked myself what is the difference? Perhaps the rider dress code is more casual, plaiting of horses, or should I say non-plaiting, is not frowned on, there are generally no higher level combinations to be intimidated by - although many newcomers find them inspirational rather than intimidating. It’s a matter of personal outlook on that topic.

And yes, it may be more expensive to compete in ESNZ competitions, but our national sport has a wide range of activities to fund. We are the organisation who is responsible for horse welfare, for clean sport, coaching, rule making, training officials and making Olympic participation possible, generally leading the way for the disciplines. We must cater for a much broader demographic of the needs of athletes and horses than the more casual groups. I am the first to recognise all these groups play an important role in our sport but is there room for us to embrace a bit more of a casual culture beyond the training days and non-graded days and somehow extend this into our lower level competitions?

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CONTENTS

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HORSE OF THE YEAR 2019 we recap on the Land Rover Horse of the Year success from the sunny Hawkes Bay...

28 WONDERFUL WILLINGA Sue Hobson reports on her incredible experience at this world class facility...

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DRESSAGE NHB RECOGNISED

PREPARING FOR WINTER

FEI WORLD CHALLENGE

We celebrate the award recieved at the HOY Hall of Fame inaugerations...

Mitavite shares some tips and advice on how to prepare your horse for winter...

We profile the judges and participants of the 2019 FEI World Dressage Challenge...

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ZILCO MUSICAL YOUNG RIDER FREESTYLE CHAMPIONSHIPS We review the North Island results from this incredible national series ...

Celebrating 25 years of this incredible event, we preview what will be a very special show...

WHAT'S ON The calender of upcoming events on the New Zealand circuit...

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DANSEUR DANCES TO SUCCESS Story by Wendy Hamerton Photo by Libby Law Photography

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he Prestige Equestrian Futures Prize is always on the wish list for riders bringing on the next generation of dressage stars. The prize is restricted to those riders with no level 8 points at the beginning of the season so it provides great incentive for ambitious, but less experienced riders to train and compete to a high standard and so the effect is two fold - supporting the next generation of FEI big tour horses and riders.

Stephanie Liefting, managing director of Prestige Equestrian is passionate about the concept of encouraging and supporting the future of equestrian, so to have 174 combinations on the Futures Leaderboard was a real recognition of the series which is now in its sixth year.

The 2019 prize was the Prestige latest model monoflap dressage saddle valued at $6,100 and it was Wellington’s Rosanne Rix who danced away with this magnificent prize on the stunning five year old black gelding Lindisfarne Danseur. (Donnerubin/Viennetta/ Voltaire II) If you were to believe in fate, there is a cosmic connection between Boots, Rosanne and part owner Toni Nicholson. You

would believe this partnership was meant to happen. Toni’s sister is Clare Tulloch who sadly died some years ago, and was well known and much respected in dressage circles as a rider, steward and Chef d’ Equipe for DNZ. Clare bred Viennetta, who was later sold and then ended up at Rosehill Sporthorses as a brood mare, producing foals with real quality. Toni became aware of Viennetta’s baby by Donnerubin, and when she saw the leggy black colt with the 4 white socks who was not only stunning, but had a strong connection to her sister Clare, she bought him.

Pip Gibbons, another dressage rider from Wellington, knew Toni was looking for a rider for her newly broken in young horse and introduced Toni and Rosanne thinking this could be a wonderful new partnership and so began the dressage journey for Boots.

There also seems to be a “police thread” linking people connected to Boots. Clare Tulloch was a police officer, then Boots was bred

by Victoria Fawcett who is now a police officer, he was started by a Manawatu police officer, Paul Claridge and Rosanne is a Detective in the police force.

Rosanne says Boots is so far

proving very trainable, but has quite a spooky side and has been known to jump at his own shadow. He was initially difficult to get on at a show, and she was very grateful to her friends who had to assist on a regular basis!

The combination have had an incredibly consistent and successful Back on Track Premier League season in Open Level 1 taking home 4 championships, including North Island Champs, and 2 reserve championships.

They were second in the Matthews Hanoverians level 2 Super 5 national championship with 71.15% and second in the Vetpro NI Level 1 Super 5 Series, Open Level 1 Horse of the Year title, and then the premier prize, the Prestige Equestrian Futures Series and a brand new saddle.

Rosanne says she is grateful to her “super coach” Vanessa Way for her training and encouragement. Another important member of the “team” is Boot’s “other mother”, Toni, who is an amazing supporter and provider of “treats” at shows for both horse and rider.

Boots seems to be a very “well connected” horse and we look forward to seeing him out and about in the new season.

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t has been a journey and a half for Vanessa Way and her 6 year old Prestige gelding, NRM Timbermill Prequel. Vanessa has had Wills since he was a 2 year old, after she and her husband Brooke fell in love with him. But unfortunately the gelding did not get a great start and following an exceptionally stressful experience, Vanessa knew she had to find an exceptional horseman to help Wills through his nervousness.

After a lot of research, Vanessa managed to persuade Jesse Hughes to take on the challenge, and it certainly has paid off.

“I basically owe everything to Jesse for giving Wills a second chance. I have taken my time with him from there, but he is surprisingly the most willing and honest horse to train now.”

This is Wills first season out competing, and has had limited starts for some great results. The pair consistently cracked 70% over their four tests, and got an amazing 78.12% in the 2D title class. They were clear winners in the open level 2, and this title is likely to one of many for the talented bay.

“I’m very excited for his future as he has a great canter and a natural talent towards the piaffe. I plan to compete him in level 4 or 5 this coming season.”

Vanessa has been training with Carl Hester each winter, so is excited that this year he is coming to New Zealand for Equidays.

When asked what the top tips are that she has learnt from Carl, Vanessa says “Practice your own mock competitions, which he and Charlotte do all the time. They plait up the horses, and travel to other arenas, set up a time to do a test, warm up and ride on their exact time. After they can practice pieces that did not quite work.

This is often what I do now, and it has been huge for Wills and Andreas.”

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WHERE THERE IS A WILLS THERE IS A WAY Story Alicia Denz Photo Mel's Moments Photography

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LEVEL 3 HORSE OF THE YEAR Casey Burton & Fanfare MH

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asey Burton was ecstatic to pull off her first Horse of the Year title in level 3. “This was a great way to cap off the season. We definitely achieved a big goal. We had a lot of great competition this season, with lots of really good horses.”

Casey has just recently returned to the competition arena after almost seven years away. She has enjoyed a great year to date with Fanfare MH, a Hanoverian by Furstenball/ Danzare MH, owned and bred by Matthews Hanoverians. The pair were winners of the five year old Young Horse Dressage Class at Nationals last month, and have now followed up by winning the 5 Year old Young Dressage

class at HOY, in addition to the Level 3 championship.

“Fanfare pulled in some great scores over the week, which I was so happy with. By the time we got to our last test we were both pretty tired, so did not quite get the score I would have liked, but I was still very happy with her. I was really proud of the effort she put into it, she’s such a great superstar.”

Casey loves riding her Matthews Hanoverian horses. “It is such a great environment at Matthews Hanoverians, everyone is really helpful and supportive, and we are really lucky to have Judy and Peter behind us, and supplying us with such great competition horses.”

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LEVEL 4 HORSE OF THE YEAR Haydee Wells-Parmenter & Royal Dream

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t's hard not to be excited with Auckland rider Haydee WellsParmenter about her win. Her enthusiasm as she talks about her beautiful mare and her Horse of the Year campaign is contagious, and she is particularly excited that the rug she won was navy. “Navy is my colour, it’s such a beautiful rug,” she explains as she pulls out her phone and shows us a picture of Level 4 Horse of the Year rug on Royal Dream.

Haydee’s nine year old chestnut mare by Royal Blend, is not stranger to a title. The pair also won the level 3 title in 2018. They cracked 70% in all three of their tests this week, and just edged Wendi Williamson and Don Vito MH out of the top spot.

“I am so happy with her performance this week. She really tried hard in all her tests. But the musical would have to be my favourite, she had some moments of brilliance. I asked for a bit more in that test, and she delivered, sometimes you have to take those risks for those extra marks. In saying that she is a consistent and reliable mare, so I never really feel like I have a bad test on her.”

Haydee purchased Pipi as a weanling, and through that time has built a solid partnership. “You know, sometimes you just get that really special horse in your life, the one that you just have a really strong bond with, and Pipi is that horse for me.

She is such a a pleasure to own and to work with” The pair live and train at home on their Clevedon property, and Haydee admits she is lucky to have a 800m track to work the mare on as well as the confines of her arena.

“I do a lot of cross training to keep her fit, and her mind in the game. We don’t necessarily do a lot of training

in the arena, but the track comes in handy for fitness work, and to do some schooling over it. Pipi gets jumped once a week, which is great for her back muscles. Doing different work is so good for their brain, and I will do anything to keep this mare happy in her brain.”

This has even led to Haydee purchasing a jumping saddle for the mare, and taking her out to do cross country occasionally. “It's only ever jump small obstacles, around 70 – 80cm, but she loves it” Haydee enthuses as she shows me some videos of her jumping walls and logs at home.

But she also emphasises the importance of having a good partnership with your trainer. She trains regularly with Louisa Hill, who Haydee describes as a mentor, friend and trainer. “She helps keep me on track, and she is such a huge help.”

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What’s in the future for this pair?

Haydee says she would love to be out at level 6 next season and back in her tails, but that will all depend on winter training. The ultimate goal would be to get Pipi to Grand Prix.

Many may not realise that Haydee has competed in Grand Prix classes a handful of times in Germany, on a horse called La Picolina. At the time Haydee was training over there with, Britta Schoffmann, and the opportunity came up when Britta was out with an injury.

“To compete in Germany was such an amazing experience. She was not the easiest horse, but she did try so hard, and it was such a special experience. Warming up against some of the big names was definitely daunting, but it was such a highlight of my time over there. You can learn so much by riding a school master.”

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LEVEL 5 HORSE OF THE YEAR

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Gaylene Lennard & Jax Johnson

aylene Lennard has won a Horse of the Year title or two in her time. But this year, she was very excited to have taken out the level 5 Horse of the Year title.

“Wendi Williamson (Bon Jovi MH) and I have fought it out all season in the level 5, and this show was no different, the scores were close.

To take out the title today was so exciting for me, particularly winning the musical. It is so great to have the top scores so close. It is great for competition in New Zealand, and it really pushes you to try harder.”

Indeed there was less than 0.1% between them in the musical, with the Dutch Warmblood gelding by Johnson, just edging into the lead.

Gaylene has had Jax for around four years and this was this third Horse of the Year Show. The first year he came home with the level 1 title, last year he was runner up level 4.

It is no surprise that the pair won this year after having an extremely successful 2018/2019 season, bringing home the champion sash from all their starts.

“Horse of the Year has always been very good to me” the ex-showie

explains. Looking through the programme for the past winners of Supreme Champion Park Hack of the Year, Gaylene’s name repeatedly appears, in fact she won the title a total of six times on Royal Occasion.

It is no different in the Supreme Champion, Hack of the Year column, where again she appears six times as

winner on El Sid. “I was inducted in to the Hall of Fame for showing. While I was showing, I did do a little bit of low key dressage, but only really got into it in recent years. I had won so much in showing it was time for a change.”

Asked if she would go back to showing “Never, I love Dressage now.”

“He’s had such a good season, leading up to HOY I really just consolidated his movements. And I probably practised his musical a few more times than I usually would, knowing that it was worth extra points for the championship here.”

After HOY, Gaylene plans to give Jax a small break, before commencing training. Vanessa (Way) trains in the Waikato once a month, so Gaylene plans to keep this up over winter.

“Vanessa is an amazing trainer, and she was my saving grace for that last class. I could not have done it without her, she really kicked my butt into gear.”

If all goes to plan over winter, we will hopefully see this gorgeous duo out in level 7 next season, “But time will tell, it will all depend on how our winter training goes” says Gaylene.

R to L Test 5C placegetters Gaylene Lennard, Wendi Williamson, Rebecca McKee, Rachel Thomas, Natalya Weekes, Michelle Kilkolly

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LEVEL 6 HORSE OF THE YEAR Wendi Williamson & Decadance MH Photo Libby Law

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endi jokes about being the Waimauku branch of Matthews Hanoverians, with her whole team currently carrying the MH breeders suffix. And her first 2019 title was level 6 credited to none other than Decadance MH. It was a busy start to the Horse of the Year week for the Waimauku rider with three of her team competing early in the somewhat hectic programme, and all either winning or coming second in every test.

Competition was tough in Level 6 with fellow competitors Vanessa Way on

NSC Pronto and Chelsea Callaghan and Sisters ll Etta J, pushing hard, and the three being extremely close on overall points. But consistency paid off, and the Williamson & Matthews partnership went home with the prestigious Navy rug.

Unlike the majority of Wendi’s other horses, Decadance, or “DD at home”, came to her later in life.

“DD came to me about a year ago, from her breeder Matthews Hanoverians. Judith and Peter kindly offered her to me following the death of Dejavu MH, my World Cup horse.

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She was a bit stuck at level 4, and was a very hot horse. It was definitely a new thing for me, as I have trained all my horses from scratch, so starting mid way has been a challenge.”

Obviously it has been a success story, as in the last year, DD has moved from Level 4 to Level 6, after Wendi worked to develop her training further over winter and then steadily improving over the season.

“I will keep her in work over winter, with Grand Prix in mind, but probably not next season. But you just never know with horses.”

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LEVEL 7 HORSE OF THE YEAR Julie Flintoff & Belladonna MH

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he current level 7 National Champions, completed their dream season by taking home the Level 7 Horse of the Year for 2019. Julie Flintoff and Belladonna MH, have had a dream season, with 5 championship titles under their belt.

“Bay of Plenty was our first championship show in October 2018.

We had a few disagreements with the changes that show, probably because we had been practicing one tempis during the winter. But once we ironed out the kinks and focused on the 2’s and 3’s, her changes became a lot more consistent and everything started to

come together better. She felt the best she has ever felt at the Nationals this year, and I am excited for the next level with her.”

Julie has owned the Hanoverian bay mare since she was newly broken three year old. Bella was bred by Matthews Hanoverians, by Brentano ll / Grandessa.

Julie admits she was worried that the mare would run out of steam as the week progressed. They arrived at the Horse of the Year show on Monday, but her first test was not until Thursday.

“I gave her less warm up on the first day as I thought she was feeling

a bit tired, but she came to life and I didn’t have enough time to get her through and properly listening and we missed our 3’s. The Int 1 and Freestyle were much better, not quite as good as Nationals, but I think that’s the atmosphere of HOY, and unfortunately we are only exposed to it once a year.”

The pair will continue to train over winter, with the aim of coming out at level 8 next season.

“And maybe have a crack at Grand Prix sometime. She has a lot of talent and I am excited to get back to the training already.”

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LEVEL 8 HORSE OF THE YEAR Franzi Van Bruggen-Smit & Fortunato

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ll eyes were certainly on Marlborough’s Franzi Van Bruggen-Smit and Fortunato as they entered the arena for the level 8 Musical on the final day of the Horse of the Year show. The 18 hand black gelding was hard to miss as he danced away to win the level 8 Horse of the Year title for 2019.

“The last couple of shows have seen him really settle in well to his work,” Franzi said.

“But at Horse of the Year he really gave me some awesome work. I loved my 8B test and the musical, and the icing on the cake was winning the title. He is a very large horse, so I have had to take our time with the strengthening. We work with Andrea Raves which has been a huge help, but also my daughter Tessa and I give each other an eye on the ground every day.”

This season was his first season competing at level 8 which made the results all the more satisfying.

“Stretch” is from an Anamour mare by the Westfalian stallion Furst Jupp, owned by Franzi and her husband Tim Smit.

Stretch will have a couple of weeks off, with the next goal Grand Prix.

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A TITLE WELL WORTH THE WAIT Story by Alicia Denz Photo by Libby Law Photography

Going in to the 2019 Horse of the Year show, the big one, the Grand Prix title which also was to be awarded the magnificent Tiny White trophy for the first time, could have been anyone’s.

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t the Bates National Dressage Champs a month prior, Vanessa Way and Wendi Williamson had battled it out with Way pipping Williamson to the post by less that 0.1% in the musical. Jody Hartstone and the Lusitano Stallion, Ali Baba, were chasing hard, having been a close third in all three Grand Prix tests.

Early in the week at the Horse of the Year, Wendi must have been wondering what she had to do to win a title, runner up with Don Vito MH in Level 4, runner up with Bon Jovi MH in Level 5, and then her fortunes changed, winning the Level 6 on Decadence MH. The battle of the “W’s” continued with Way and NRM Andreas taking the top place Grand Prix and the Judith Simpson Memorial trophy by just over 1% with Wendi and Don Amour MH in second. For the first time all three Grand Prix classes counted towards the title so it was still game on. The tables turned in the Special with Wendi and “Donny “ (a Hanoverian gelding by Don Fredrico

/Adelheid) winning by a comfortable margin from Jody and Ali Baba who performed one of the best tests of their careers, and NRM Andreas having to settle for third.

So Wendi went into the Musical on the final day of the show knowing they had to win to win another title.

With a win a piece, she and Way both arrived in the main dressage oval on Sunday, ready to perform.

But finally it was to be Wendi Williamson’s Dressage Horse of the Year. The Tiny White trophy was hers to take home.

“This is my first Grand Prix Horse of the Year title, and I am just so extremely proud of Don Amour MH.” But this win was not without its challenges. and Sunday prove to be more challenging than Wendi would have liked, with her music not wanting to play the game, continuing to cut in and out throughout her test.

But like the true professional she is, she didn’t let that get in the way of a top performance.

“Donny is a spooky horse, and Horse of the Year has always been a

bit of a challenge for us with the busy atmosphere. But in the last two tests, he really listened to me, and largely ignored the distractions. Today with the music cutting in and out would ordinarily have been a good excuse but he stayed focussed. Today was how we want to ride a Grand Prix test, with a listening and responsive horse that is not trying to anticipate what you want.”

This is Donny’s second season at Grand Prix, and while the pair have had a consistent season, Williamson feels as though he had been unable to show his true potential as they had not been able to ride a mistake free test. “Here at HOY, he did two relatively clean tests, so that was very satisfying for me.”

Williamson is one a very energetic athlete. As well as working full time as a Senior Contaminated Land Specialist she has a team of six horses in work, all from Matthews Hanoverians (the prominent MH suffix). She has proven that with drive, dedication, and a lot of planning, if there is a will there is a way.

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CELEBRATING OUR YOUNG DRESSAGE HORSES Story by Rosanne Rix Photos by Mel's Moments

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hile there were certainly some quality horses presented to the judges in the young horse classes at the Horse of the Year Show, there were surprisingly few entries given the beautiful rugs and trophies on offer.

The four year old age group was the most popular, but only attracted five entries with all five presenting for the second round. The five year old group started with four, but only three presented for the final round.

Disappointingly only one horse was entered for the 6 year old age group, and none for the 7 year old.

In the four year old age group, round 1 gave a clear winner, the lovely black gelding Quendrix by Quaterhall. Out of Rosari Sakana, this attractive horse was bred by Debra Bromley and is owned and produced by Catherine Smith, who lives on a cropping farm in Rakaia. Catherine clearly adores her horse, who she sometimes affectionately calls “you d...” because of his penchant for frequent shying!

Having said that, she says there is not a bad bone in his body.

Quendrix was scored at just over 79% in the first round, over 6% ahead of the next horse, Sisters II Andee R, ridden by Wendy Skelton.

Of “Andee” Wendy says he’s a very green 4 year old, and this was a huge show for him, but he took it all in his stride and has a very workmanlike attitude. Andee is named for Andrea Raves, and Wendy was thrilled with him placing in all his classes. Wendy also placed 3rd on Flash O. He is such an interesting progeny of the popular sire Furstenball, a 15.1 hh registered buckskin, owned by Wendy and Robbie Miller. Wendy said he tried his heart out at this show and she could not have asked more from him.

Third to fifth places didn’t reach

the lofty heights in the 70% bracket, but were all very close, with only 1% splitting them. Fourth in this class was the Ashleigh Kendall owned riding PSL Jahzara (Jazz C) and Louisa Ayres on Beaufields On Time a very close fifth. This elegant mare is by FloreNZio, bred by Tina Field, she is now owned by Louisa and her number one supporter, her mum Anita Ayres.

“Flossy” (sometimes called Bossy Chops!) is the organiser of the farm Louisa says. She rates this mare highly and says she is one of those mares who

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Catherine Smith & Quendrix Photo Mel's Moments Photography

will do anything for you if she trusts you, describing this by saying she could “ride her into battle”.

The final round for the 4 year olds was again won in convincing fashion by Quendrix with a score of just over 74%, nearly 4% ahead of the next horse. Wendy again placed 2nd and 3rd however this time Flash O just pipped stablemate Sisters II Andee R. Unfortunately for Louisa Ayres, part way through their second round, something caught the eye of Beaufields On Time that appeared to

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transfix and upset her, and the pair parted company. There was a slight delay until Ashleigh Kendall could enter the arena for her second round.

Unfortunately her test did not go as she would have wished, and she made the decision to retire.

The first round for the 5 year olds saw a whopping score of 85.8% awarded to another Furstenball progeny, Fanfare MH, owned and bred by Matthews Hanoverians and so capably presented by Casey Burton.

Second place on 72.8% went to another MH horse, this time Georgia MH (by Gymnastik Star) and ridden

by Reece Downham. Reece has been riding for Matthews Hanoverians since July 2018. Georgia’s stable name is “Pumpkin” due to her birth being earlier than expected, and Judith Matthews finding the surprise foal in the middle of the pumpkin patch!

Third place not far behind on 71.2% went to Hannah Gibson on Jalyn Special Effects. By Sir Donnerhall, “Mittens” as she is known, was imported from Australia. Hannah says she is “vocal and chatty” and is the “nicest person”, never putting her ears back at her for any reason. A very close 4th on 70.2% went to the elegant Donnerubin mare, Donneroyale, bred

by Jan Oram, owned and ridden by Lucy Russell.

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Redwood Furst Affair, yet another Furstenball offspring, ridden by Morgan Beere was the only six year old entry. They were awarded 70.4% in round one, and 66% in the more difficult second round test.

Flying changes are a compulsory requirement and can be a challenge for this age group, and especially with a young rider. This mare was bred by Redwood Stud in Australia.

Morgan started this mare herself, and describes “Bella” as a much loved princess. She said she tries hard, and

is “basically perfect”.

It is unclear why these young horse classes are not better patronised, possibly the tests are too difficult for some riders and horses at this particular age and stage of training, and possibly some riders just prefer to contest the Horse of the Year grade titles. It is an excellent opportunity however for breeders and riders to showcase their young horses, so it is hoped the concept will continue to develop in future years.

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YOUNG RIDER OF THE YEAR Amy Sage & RM All About Me

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ew Zealand’s newest Young Rider Horse of the Year title holder is Amy Sage, and RM All About Me aka Acorn, a ten year old mare by Anamour. Amy was excited to achieve some personal bests over the three days of competition the event.

“I was really happy with my first two tests, especially the CDIY FEI Young Rider individual test. Both were totally mistake free.

Acorn felt great for my CDIY FEI freestyle but unfortunately she did a bit of her own free styling and some mistakes crept in.”

Sage outscored fellow Young Riders, Brina Carpenter and Madison Schollum in all three CDIY FEI tests, decisively taking home the overall title.

The pair moved from their home base in Auckland for the season to train with Grand Prix Rider Vanessa Way in Oakura. “I have learnt so much from being based with Vanessa, but one thing that has really changed for me is my warm up at shows. I now keep my warm up short with plenty of breaks. It's more a case of keeping Acorn sharp and listening as she already knows her job so well.”

Sage has big dreams for Acorn with the goal of moving up to level 8 next season, and hopefully Grand Prix in the future. “She has all the party tricks, it is just a case of establishing the work and giving her enough time to be strong and confident in the work.”

But first, Sage and RM All About Me, will head to Taupo next month to compete in the New Zealand Under 25 Championships.

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L to R Meila Picard & Buckton Denniston, Bella Small & Kingslea Busy Bee

Sam Gradowski-Smith & Heritage Don Quilla

PONY POWER Story by Alicia Cameron Photos by Libby Law Photography

Pony riders came out in force at the Horse of the Year show, determined to show their talents.

With 45 ponies competing across four levels, they were well represented in the dressage section

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he Dressage Pony of the Year winner, Bella Small, was still buzzing from her win hours after she had collected her rug and sash and doing her lap of honour to the iconic “Stand up for the Champions” sound track in the main dressage oval. “It’s just so amazing.

He was a little iffy in his first title class, but still managed a second place. But when he came out in the musical today, he knew it was time to perform. He heard his music, and really started to show off. He just loved the atmosphere out here today.”

The 16 year old from South Auckland has enjoyed a great season. The duo won the Level 3 Pony of the Year title in 2018 and Bella was stoked to follow it up with another title this year.

Kingslea Busy Bee, or Romeo as he is known at home, is a 10 year old warmblood pony by Davidoff.

Bella will be contesting the Level 4 Pony FEI Class at the Young Rider Championships in April at Taupo.

“After that he will have a short break, before we keep training for next season. I would love to move up another level, but time will tell. He is very trainable, and is already doing flying changes. So much work goes in

behind the scenes, but I just love it.”

Sam Gradowski-Smith followed up his recent CDI-P win taking out the Level 3 Pony of the Year title. “I was really happy with the musical, she performed well, but I didn’t have any idea that I had won it. It’s a tough field, and I was so stoked to have taken out the win to clinch the title.”

Indeed it was close, with second and third placing less than 1% behind Sam’s score of 68%.

“The musical is my favourite class and I practiced this in particular leading up to the show, knowing it was worth the extra points for the title. I love dancing along to the music in the class, and particularly love my canter music, Kung Fu Fighting.”

Sam has trained Flirty from level 1, and ideally would like another couple of seasons with her. “But that will all depend on how much I keep growing,” muses the 14 year old.

The Level 2 Pony of the Year title was taken out by the local Napier combination of Anya Peterson and the dun stationbred gelding, Tairawhiti Lad. These two are super consistent performers, riding accurately for a second and third placing to take the overall title.

Wairarapa’s Jesika Cunningham and Tironui Casino’s Gold, won the Level 1 Pony of the Year title. Jesika and her aptly named palomino pony got a very creditable 72% in their 1C class, and outclassed twenty three others for the title.

Anya Peterson & Tairawhiti Lad

Jesika Cunningham & Tironui Casino’s Gold

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INTERNATIONAL PRAISE FOR PARA ATHLETES Story by Brooke Dillon Photo by Take the Moment Photography

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he 2019 Land Rover Horse of the Year provided an ultimate competition for the Para Equestrian combinations to wrap up the New Zealand season. This year was particularly successful for Para entries having 14 combinations, and for the first time in Horse of the Year history having at least one rider per functional grade. This is promising for the sport going forward and hopefully will entice more healthy competition in each functional grade.

Competition got underway on the Friday morning with FEI 4* Judge Wendy Barker (AUS) returning to the Land Rover Horse of the Year Show after several years away.

Riders enjoyed a fairly stress-free competition environment and many thanks must go to both our Para Stewards and other riders in the area for respecting the warm up space made available for Para riders. The Team test was hotly contended and scores all riders should be proud of were presented on the board.

Saturday’s Individual test, a test considerably harder to technically execute, supported those scores and many riders showed their partnerships with their horses were only getting stronger as the competition went on. Sundays Musical Test really allowed athletes to show off their best moves, and it was thoroughly enjoyed by the growing crowd who had made their way to the Polo Grounds to support us.

A debrief with Wendy Barker (Aus) was well attended by riders and coaches and very much appreciated.

Wendy took additional time to explain some of the movements, where riders could gain marks and what the judges are looking for.

Wendy commented the standard of our Para Equestrian combinations have increased noticeably since the last Horse of the Year show she attended. Congratulations to riders and your support crews for achieving this. Comparison between consecutive events is common

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and generally of small reward, but comparison over a few seasons shows how far you have come.

Once again, a thankyou to all those who helped in the running of the event in some way, and also to those of you who took the time to spectate and support New Zealand’s determined Para Equestrian riders.

CHAMPIONSHIP HORSE OF THE YEAR TITLES WERE AWARDED TO GRADE I Jodie Thorne & Darlo GRADE II Chontelle Honour & Tama Park Bradman GRADE III Frances Dick & Weltmeister AF Reserve Nicola Essex & Letz Rockon GRADE IV Louise Duncan & Northern Ivanthus RESERVE Louise Duncan & Wolkenstein BC GRADE V Sandy Dillon & Supernova Dream

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DRESSAGE NHB RECOGNISED AT HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW Story and top photo by Wendy Hamerton

A great crowd gathered at the Horse of the Year Cocktail Party on the Thursday night to be part of the ESNZ Hall of Fame inaugurations.

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he David Ross Memorial Award is annually granted to a Horse of the Year Show volunteer or volunteers who have shown dedication and provided outstanding volunteer service to the event. The Horse of the Year Show was an event dear to the late David Ross, a long time volunteer of the show since 1999 who passed away in November 2010. His memorial award was established the following year.

For twenty-one years, since the move from Karaka, the Northern Hawke’s Bay Dressage Group has accepted responsibility for the management of the Dressage section of the Horse of the Year Show.

During that time, group personnel have changed, the event itself has undergone governance and management changes and restructuring, competitor numbers have swelled, FEI Dressage classes have been introduced, and Health and Safety laws have added a new dimension, but the commitment of the group to the event has been unwavering.

During this time, their organising committee has had three team leaders; Toni Williams, Anne Vink and more recently Chris Paston. The group is not as large as many other groups across the country, but they command a huge respect within the dressage community for the work they do delivering Training and Local events, a Premier League Show and then are also prepared to back

their local Horse of the Year Show convenor to deliver the dressage section, bringing together and managing many local volunteers plus others from across the country. They do this quietly and professionally with a precision that ensures the section runs to time on both the main oval and the polo grounds.

The necessity to have the section run across two venues means that communication is vital, and the group is in charge of two full

volunteer teams for three days of the event.

Horse of the Year and Dressage NZ feel very fortunate and proud to have this committed group as a part of their wider team and are absolutely thrilled to see the group recognised for twenty one years of service to the Horse of the Year Show. All group members, past and present, should consider this award as a personal acknowledgement of their contribution to the event.

Below L to R Michelle Middelberg, Gill Morley, Felicity Dobell-Brown, Chris Paston receive the David Ross Memorial Trophy Photo: Kampic

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NATIONAL NEWS

AMATEUR LEVEL 1 HORSE OF THE YEAR Lucy Russell & Donneroyale

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ucy Russell has had a dream season on her mare, Donneroyale (Donnerubin/Aloha) culminating in the Level 1 Amateur title. “Its been a magical season, one like I never imagined, to be completely honest,” the vet from Central Districts says. “I knew Pixie was pretty special before we started, but we all think our own horse is special. She is quite an opinionated chestnut mare, but we have developed a partnership and she gives me a magic feeling. I just love her.”

The pair cracked the 70% in both her title classes, but describes a season highlight as receiving 79% from Sue Hobson at Wellington Championships.

Lucy has owned the mare since she was two, but has only just started competing seriously in the last two years, and loves learning, training and improving. “I love the challenge of progressing to the next level, but most of all

Lucy Russell and Donneroyale Photo: Mel's Moments Photography

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I love the bond and connection you build with your horse, it’s a special feeling when they try extra hard for you.” She is pretty proud to have produced this horse herself from unbroken.

After such a successful season, Lucy plans to continue to grow their partnership, and work at a speed in the best interest of her horse. She trains regularly with Andrea Raves, and would love to train and compete the mare as far as they are capable of.

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LAND ROVER HORSE OF THE YEAR 2019 CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS LEVEL 1 AMATEUR CHAMPION Lucy Russell & Donneroyale RESERVE Catherine Smith & Quendrix

LEVEL 7 OPEN HORSE OF THE YEAR Julie Flintoff & Belladonna MH RESERVE Christine Weal & Schindlers Liszt

LEVEL 1 PONY OF THE YEAR Jesika Cunningham & Tironui Casino’s Gold RESERVE Emma Dickons & Cardonald Beauden Barrett

LEVEL 8 OPEN HORSE OF THE YEAR Franzi Van Bruggen- Smit & Fortunato RESERVE Cooper Oborn & Aphrodite

LEVEL 2 PONY OF THE YEAR Anya Peterson & Tairawhiti Lad RESERVE Piper Crake & Rebel Ricochet

LEVEL 9 OPEN HORSE OF THE YEAR Wendi Williamson & Don Amour MH RESERVE Vanessa Way & NRM Andreas

LEVEL 3 PONY OF THE YEAR Samuel Gradowski-Smith & Heritage Don Quilla RESERVE Sophia Blackbourn & Champions League

YOUNG RIDER FEI MEDAL Amy Sage & RM All About Me RESERVE Brina Carpenter & Lord Louis

LEVEL 4 PONY OF THE YEAR Bella Small & Kingslea Busy Bee RESERVE Meila Picard & Buckton Denniston

FOUR YEAR OLD YOUNG DRESSAGE HORSE Catherine Smith & Quendrix RESERVE Wendy Skelton & Sisters II Andee R

LEVEL 1 OPEN HORSE OF THE YEAR Rosanne Rix & Lindisfarne Danseur RESERVE Louisa Ayres & Beaufields On Time

FIVE YEAR OLD YOUNG DRESSAGE HORSE Casey Burton & Fanfare MH RESERVE Hannah Gibson & Jaylyn Special Effects

LEVEL 2 OPEN HORSE OF THE YEAR Vanessa Way & NRM Timbermill Prequel RESERVE Henrike Puketapu & HSP Soe

SIX YEAR OLD YOUNG DRESSAGE HORSE Morgan Beere & Redwood Furst Affair

LEVEL 3 OPEN HORSE OF THE YEAR Casey Burton & Fanfare MH RESERVE Amanda Berridge & GS O Jay LEVEL 4 OPEN HORSE OF THE YEAR Haydee Wells-Parmenter & Royal Dream RESERVE Wendi Williamson & Don Vito MH LEVEL 5 OPEN HORSE OF THE YEAR Gaylene Lennard & Jax Johnson RESERVE Wendi Williamson & Bon Jovi MH LEVEL 6 OPEN HORSE OF THE YEAR Wendi Williamson & Decadance MH RESERVE Vanessa Way & NSC Pronto

PARA GRADE I Jodie Thorne & Darlo PARA GRADE II Chontelle Honour & Tama Park Bradman PARA GRADE III Frances Dick & Weltmeister AF RESERVE Nicola Essex & LetzRockon PARA GRADE IV Louise Duncan & Northern Ivanthus RESERVE Louise Duncan & Wolkenstein BC PARA GRADE V Sandy Dillon & Supernova Dream

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1. ASSESS THE CONDITION OF YOUR HORSE. A condition score table can be useful to correctly asses the condition of your horse. A horse should be in moderately good to good condition leading into winter. i.e there should be cover over the ribs, wither and spine, a firm neck with no crest and a rounded rump. If your horse needs more condition, adjust the ration now. Once winter starts it is more difficult to put condition on, and a thinner horse can lose weight more readily than a well conditioned horse in the cold.

A woolly coat and rug can often disguise a horse that is losing condition. Assess and condition score your horse throughout the winter months to ensure his condition is being maintained.

2. FEEDING Plan what you need to feed during winter. The energy needs of a horse can increase by up to 50%, as the temperature drops and when the weather is wet and windy. To assist your horse in maintaining condition over winter the energy level of the ration can be increased in the following ways: • Increasing the amount of concentrate fed will increase the energy and nutrient level of the ration. Feed a high energy complete feed that is highly digestible and provides a balanced ration when fed with adequate roughage such as BREEDA. • Add oil to the ration. Oil, such as PERFORMA 3 OIL is energy dense and is excellent for putting on condition. It is primarily digested

in the small intestine reducing the amount of heat, acid and gas produced during the digestion process. Omega 3 oils aid in joint maintenance and keep red blood cells more supple, enhancing circulation. This is beneficial for horses of all ages over winter.

• Pasture levels and the digestible energy of pastures drop over winter making it necessary to substitute the pasture with hand fed roughage in the form of meadow, oaten and lucerne hay/chaff.

Feeding a roughage or concentrate that increases the heat produced during the digestion process, helps to warm the horse on the inside.

Different feeds produce varying amounts of heat during digestion and the diet can be modified to take advantage of these feeds. 66% of the energy in meadow hay is converted to heat during digestion, 42% in lucerne, 32% in oats and 20% in corn.

This heat can be used by your horse to warm it on the inside and tolerate colder temperatures on the outside.

The comfort zone of a fasting horse is between 17oC and 36oC. By adding 5-6kg of hay this comfort zone is expanded to -8oC to 25oC. Therefore adding 2-3 extra biscuits of meadow hay to a horses ration over the winter months helps it to warm the horse on the inside.

3. PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELTER Horses naturally huddle together in the cold to seek warmth and protection from the cold and wind. Providing a shelter or wind break to further protect the horse from the cold and wind will lower their energy needs.

4. USE THE HORSES INBUILT NATURAL DEFENCE SYSTEM • A long thick coat grown over winter provides the horse with a natural blanket and is the horses first defence against the cold. If it gets wet the insulating value is decreased.

Cold, windy, wet conditions can penetrate the coats insulation causing the horse to get cold.

• If the temperature drops below a comfortable level for the horse it will start to shiver. Shivering, a temperature control mechanism, requires energy and if the ration does not provide adequate energy and nutrients to meet the horses needs it will lose body condition. You can also feel the horses ears. If the ears are cold, then the horse is cold.

By feeding a concentrate such as BREEDA that is highly digested and well profiled and PERFORMA 3 OIL that is energy dense and well digested and incorporating planning,assessment and feeding techniques the condition and well being of your horse can be maintained over the winter months.

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NATIONAL NEWS

DRESSAGE WORLD CHALLENGE Dressage Canterbury and Dressage NZ partner to host the Livamol 2019 FEI Dressage World Challenge

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019 is the 39th edition of the FEI Dressage World Challenge. In 2016, a new format was introduced aiming to bring National Federations participating in the FEI Dressage World Challenge a step closer to the International Level.

The new format does not only consider Athletes’ skill development by creating a 'bridge' between the National level and the first FEI level of competitions, but aims to develop the discipline as a whole in a country by creating more opportunities for officials to gain experience while working in close collaboration with FEI Judges.

More experienced National Officials will result in NFs being able to host more National competitions and consequently more opportunities for athletes to compete and improve.

Thirty-eight combinations will line up on 5th April at the McLeans Island NEC with the aim to create a hat trick of wins in Group 8, and to maintain a high global ranking in the competition

TIMETABLE

Thursday 4th April 12.00 pm: Horse arrival inspection 1.30 - 3.30 pm: Arena familiarisation 4.15 pm: Trot up 6.00 pm: Livamol welcome, team announcement and draw Friday 5th April 7.15 - 7.45 am: Arena familiarisation 8.15 am: Competition start 3.45 pm: Presentations 4.45 pm: Rider debrief with international judge

JUDGES Betty Brown (NZL) FEI 3* From Auckland, Betty is a former DNZ board member and is currently the area dressage group delegate. She has competed at Grand Prix level and currently has horses at level 4 and level 8.

Judging assignments have included Australia, USA, Indonesia, Hong Kong and Singapore. She is a NZL Judge Mentor and has participated in the Queensland judge exchange programme.

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Vittoria Barba (PHI) FEI 3* ic Barba is no stranger to New Zealand and we look forward to welcoming him back in April to judge the FEI Dressage World Challenge, South and North Island Future Stars Festivals and the Under 25 National Championships From the Philippines (one of our archrival nations in the Dressage World Challenge) Vic has a long association with equestrian sports as a competitor as well as a judge.

“In fact, my first trip to New Zealand was as a showjumper in the 90s. Indeed, the love of horses has kept me coming back to this beautiful country.”

His family took up riding as a sport, beginning with his aunt and then his mother. His siblings followed soon after. So it was almost by osmosis as the youngest in a family of 8 that he followed what everyone else was doing.

“I remember crying my heart out when I was first perched on top of a pony. I was so scared that I was forcibly installed on top of this beast.

I still remember her name, Little Kitten, a white Connemara pony” Years later, he still considers the biggest feather in his cap as a rider was when he won the gold medal in the South East Asian Games individual Dressage in Chiang Mai. It was a dramatic, come from behind victory. In that same event, he rallied the Philippine Team to a silver medal finish.

Always humble and with a delightful sense of humour, he discloses he is the only rider to have successfully represented the Philippines internationally in all three equestrian disciplines of Dressage, Eventing and Show Jumping. He was the Reserve Champion in the Wandin International 3-Day Event in 1994, and was also a member of the gold medal show jumping team in the Asia-Pacific Equestrian Games in 1995.

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NATIONAL NEWS

FEI DRESSAGE WORLD CHALLENGE Competitors List EXCLUSIVELY YOURS YOUTH 12 - 16 YEARS Rebecca Mobberley (Wairarapa) Charlotte Thomas (Canterbury) Emma Copplestone (Canterbury) Emma Copplestone (Canterbury) Charlotte Thomas (Canterbury)

Zak Smith Time After Time SWE Sandera Dinky Di Doff Te Puke

JOHNSON & COUZINS HIRE LTD SENIOR I Marlene Parkinson (Southland) Anya Durling (Otago) Bailey McIntosh (Canterbury) Joan Adair (Canterbury) Lindsay Colwell (Canterbury) Mandy Blokland (Canterbury) Anna Gale (Marlborough) Cherie Pearson (Canterbury) Vanessa Baxter (Nelson) Nicola Maley (Canterbury) Lucy Cochrane (Canterbury)

Parkridge Luke Rascallion Illuzio La Peregrina Che Bello Shimmer W Donneraire Donnerchino Jazzaway Henton Allouette Gymanji

LIVAMOL SENIOR II Shannon Brien (Canterbury) Amberleigh Remembrance Rosie Hore (Otago) Sylvan Antics Janelle Sangster-Ward (Canterbury) Vollrath Liaison Rebecca McKee (Southland) Solo Rosie Hore (Otago) Ananoir Sally Graham (Canterbury) Alexi Kerryn McLean (Otago) Lavetta Lorraine Ward-Smith (SCNO) Fernlea Diamond Day Millie Thompson (Canterbury) Isle of Mystique Jan Morice (Nelson) Denmark Diane Wallace (Marlborough) KP Dexter Rachel Thomas (Nelson) Gurteens Velvet Ashleigh McLean (Otago) San Tiero

SYNCROFLEX LTD PRIX ST GEORGES Sarah Hazlewood (Canterbury) Helen Williamson (Canterbury)

Showfields Crusader Stoneylea Gay Duchess II

Philippa McLeod (SCNO) Seija Parkkali-Glew (Canterbury) Anna Gale (Marlborough) Julie Fraser (Nelson) Karolyn Norton (Canterbury)

Astek Ginsling Lodestar Walk The Line Arnage Rhumba Larapinta Primadonna

Joan Adair & La Peregrina Photo Mels Moment's

Jan Morice & Denmark Photo Mels Moment's

Rebecca Mobberly & Zak Smith Photo Libby Law Photography

SOUTHERN TRUST INTERMEDIATE I Joy White (Canterbury) Diane Wallace (Marlborough)

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JUDGES CORNER

WONDERFUL WILLINGA Sue Hobson reports from Dressage By The Sea, hosted by Willinga Park at Bawley Point in New South Wales

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t was a fortnight of firsts. Australia’s first CDI4*, back to back CDI’s, and paperless judging to top. What a fabulous event.

In the past twelve months Terry Snow, owner and developer of Willinga Park has added to this incredible facility with even more foresight for the future. The venue now has its own swimming pool for everyone to use, barbeque area, riders retreat, 2000 solar panels and enormous battery/generator/pump house to totally run the entire facility, twenty new pavilions for judges and the organising committee to be accommodated, a huge conference centre nearing completion which will be able to hold conferences for over 1000 people, and a new Event Office which is the most modern we had all seen – where will it end?.

International FEI 5* judges Eduard de Wolff van Westerrode and Jean-Michel Roudier claimed they felt it was the most beautiful equestrian facility in the world.

To schedule two 4* CDI’s back to back has issues of its own, but to then have the first “paperless judging” being trialled in Australia was an added focus for the Organising Committee. Fortunately the first day

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fortunately was a national class and although there were a few teething issues, these were very minor, and judges were all given paper test sheets just in case there were computer glitches. This only happened on the first day and did not affect the overall scores but it was a little stressful for the brilliant scribes who had never done this before either. It was clearly apparent after the first morning that all the scribes needed to be fast on the keyboard but once we got through all this, it proved to be a fantastic system.

It was fast and easy to use (obviously with the correct set up capably handled and supervised by Aengus Wright of Black Horse-One.) Each score was available to every rider the moment all judges of the class had signed off (probably within a couple of minutes of the final halt), and in a lot of cases riders had been emailed one sheet with the final score and marks and comments from ALL judges before they got back to their vehicle. It was a really good system for the future. No time wasted and even when used for the freestyles, which I have to say we were all a little sceptical about, it ran very smoothly. Hopefully we can look at this system in NZ in the near future for our CDI’s The hospitality was outstanding every evening in the

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Melissa Galloway & Windermere J Obèi W Photo Libby Law Photography

judges/stewards/officials lounge, with every dietary need catered for. All event were invited to meet. A very special thanks has to go to Cathie Drury-Klein and Trevor Klein for their enormous effort to pull these events off, and also the super staff of Willinga Park. It was a huge effort, professionally run and great memories for all judges to take home.

Exciting news for New Zealand judges is that it is hoped next year February, 2020 there will be a FEI Forum and Clinic for all judges at Willinga Park so everyone can visit and see this facility for themselves. It is still in the planning stages between Dressage Australia, the FEI and Willinga Park, but they are really keen to have everyone visit and see what has been achieved in this beautiful part of New South Wales.

And last but not least, a very special thanks has to go to our hosts, Terry and Ginette Snow, for this superb event.

CORRECTION TO AR DRESSAGE SUPER 5 LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS

Apologies to riders in the AR Dressage Super 5 League National Awards and congratulations to Melissa Galloway and Windermere Jobèi W who were the 2019 winners.

ANDREA RAVES FETTERMAN LEVEL 8 Windermere JObèi W Melissa Galloway

69.833 1

Rosari Don Carlos

Kieryn Walton

68.824 2

Reflexions

Susan Tomlin

66.765 3

Fortunato

Franzi Van Bruggen-Smit

65.292 4

Aphrodite

Cooper Oborn

63.971 5

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NATIONAL NEWS

Mandy Littlejohn and Dolce Vita RE Photo Mels Moments Photography

ZILCO DRESSAGE TO MUSIC NORTH ISLAND LEADERBOARDS

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he North Island Zilco Musical Finals were again decided at the Horse of the Year Show, and what a crowd pleaser they were at every level. Every year riders become more inventive with their choreography, the choice of music becomes more interesting with many riders adding vocals, and at the higher levels, the degree of difficulty is having more influence on the final scores.

Highlights from the Grand Prix final showdown this year included Wendi Williamson’s emphatic 74.475% win on Don Amour MH; how focused and cool she remained when her music starting skipping and then failed completely near the end, the power of NRM Andreas (71.25%), the lightness

and elegance of Letty Lei EDH in the hands of Victoria Wall (69.95%) as they danced their way through the lyrics from Rick James (Super Freak - She’s a very kinky girl, the kind you don’t take home to mother), Diana Ross (There Ain’t No Mountain High Enough) and Gloria Gaynor (Can’t take my eyes off you) and then entertaining Spanish performance from Ali Baba (69.165%).

Three special national Zilco awards are made at this final round. The Pony Hi-Points Award went to Nelson’s Meila Picard with Buckton Denniston, the Young Rider Award to Amy Sage and RM All About Me and the top score to Vanessa Way and NRM Andreas.

Robert Kofoed, Sales & Marketing Manager for Zilco NZ Ltd was on hand

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at the event, enjoying the performances and the huge contribution that the series has made in increasing the popularity of dressage.

“It is great to see how the overall freestyle standard has improved in the decade that Zilco has been supporting this series. We used to think we were doing really well when our winners were getting 62 or 63% and now it’s 70% plus. Can we get to 80% and challenge the European scores? It was very enjoyable talking to riders and hearing their genuine enthusiasm for the series and how much they appreciate the Zilco sponsorship. I appreciated the efforts riders went to being on time for the well scheduled prize givings.”

NATIONAL NEWS

LEVEL 2

HSP Soe

Henrike Puketapu (Gisborne)

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1

Georgia MH

Reece Downham-Smith (Northland)

42

2

Donnerliebe

Natalie van Biljon (Wellington)

41

3

Don Debonaire

Miriam De Valk (Auckland)

37

4

NRM Timbermill Prequel

Vanessa Way (Taranaki)

32

5

LEVEL 3

Dolce Vita RB

Mandy Littlejohn (Central Districts)

47

1

Don Tobio

Rebecca Williamson (Waitemata)

42

2

GS O Jay

Amanda Berridge (Waikato)

42

3

Jembrae Rattle N Hum

Abbie Deken (Taranaki)

39

4

HPH Benedict

Rachel Shiree Hughes (Waikato)

39

5

LEVEL 4

Don Vito MH

Wendi Williamson (Waitemata)

49

1

Royal Dream

Haydee Wells-Parmenter (Auckland)

39

2

Flute Noir

Nicole Sweney (Auckland)

32

3

River Jim

Vaughn Cooper (Central Districts)

31

4

Plutonium Lady

Brina Carpenter (Auckland)

29

5

LEVEL 5

Bon Jovi MH

Wendi Williamson (Waitemata)

52

1

Jax Johnson

Gaylene Lennard (Waikato)

42

2

Aviance

Laura Brown (Central Districts)

28

3

Sansibar

Jayna Dinneen (Waitemata)

24

4

RM Limbo

Henrike Puketapu (Northland)

21

5

LEVEL 6

NSC Pronto

Vanessa Way (Taranaki)

42

1

Decadance MH

Wendi Williamson (Waitemata)

39

2

Revelwood Showtime

Cooper Oborn (Central Districts)

33

3

Parkridge Donnamour

Peter Barke (Bay of Plenty)

33

4

Sisters II Etta J

Chelsea Callaghan (Wellington)

32

5

LEVEL 7

Belladonna MH

Julie Flintoff (Northland)

43

1

Stoneylea Lancelot

Jen Sim (Auckland)

37

2

Hapsburg PSH

Liz Hutson (Auckland)

37

3

Schindlers Liszt

Christine Weal (Waikato)

26

4

Leo Donna

Alicia Zeludko (Auckland)

23

5

LEVEL 8

Aphrodite

Cooper Oborn (Central Districts)

35

1

Jazdan D’Movistar CD

Cassandra Dally (Auckland)

33

2

Reflexions

Susan Tomlin (Central Districts)

29

3

Bradgate Riot Act

Catherine Tobin (Wellington)

27

4

Georgio

Jacqui Thompson (Wellington)

26

5

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NRM Andreas

Vanessa Way (Taranaki)

52

1

Don Amour MH

Wendi Williamson (Waitemata)

49

2

Ali Baba

Jody Hartstone (Waikato)

37

4

Letty Lei EDH

Victoria Wall (Waikato)

37

3

Dancealong

Susan Tomlin (Central Districts)

28

5

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NATIONAL NEWS

The 2018 North and South Island team members of the York Corporation InterIsland Challenge Photo Libby Law Photography

YOUNG RIDER CHAMPIONSHIP CELEBRATES 25 YEARS

T

he Equestrian Entries Under 25 National Dressage Championships have attracted an exciting 2019 entry list and line up of international riders and officials.

135 horses and 105 riders were entered on the day prior to closing.

Three entries have been received for the U25 Grand Prix and eight in the small tour demonstrating the progress the sport is making. Lucarne Dolly moves Ardmore up from Level 8 for the first time, but can expect strong challenges from Catherine West and

Amici II and Devon Raos and Busuto.

Young Rider of the Year Amy Sage and RM All About Me will looking for back to back wins in the Under 21 division at Prix St Georges level while the Under 25 PSG division includes Anya Noble on the home bred Geronimo Star. This combination is in their first year at PSG and scored some top placings in the recent national championships at Manfeild.

For the first time, lead rein dressage will be held, attracting six entries, and giving the chance for younger

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family members to participate. How cute will this be? And also for the first time, a Special Olympics section is scheduled in addition to the Para Dressage section. This on the back of a successful Special Olympics New Zealand team representation at the World Summer Games in Abu Dhabi.

International Judges will include FEI 3* Judge from the Philippines, Vic Barba and Queensland’s Anita Barton. In addition to being an Australian National A level (Grand Prix) and FEI Candidate Dressage

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judge, Anita is also a current Grand Prix Dressage competitor on her Jazz mare, Jaybee Jaffa, and member of the Queensland Performance Dressage Squad. Born and bred in the North Island of New Zealand, Anita moved to Australia in 1993, where she studied and qualified as a veterinarian and has been heavily involved in all aspects of Dressage,

including chairing the Queensland State Dressage Committee, serving as the Queensland Chef d’Equipe and also taking on roles as both Dressage Queensland High Performance Coordinator and Equestrian Queensland High Performance Coordinator (multi-discipline).

She is currently finishing off a PhD looking into training protocols in young Thoroughbred horses that can adapt bone to resist fatigue-related injuries, as well as being the mother and primary chauffeur to 2yo and 6yo daughters.

Australia will be represented a Queensland team of Under 21’s who will ride borrowed horse generously loaned by local owners. Daisy Fielding (19) will make her second trip to the event, along with Mackenzie Boundy (20) and Holly Wickham (17) The second round of the York Corporation Inter-Island Challenge

will be held. South Island riders Emma Copplestone (Canterbury), Kimberley Clearwater (Southland) and Giselle Conway (Otago) will be looking to retain the lead on borrowed horses. The North Island team will be announced when entries are closed, selectors having to match combinations at the same level as the borrowed horses.

A number of South Island riders are also entered on their own horses, some on their way to the NZ Pony Club Eventing Championships in Auckland The founder of the event, Gisborne’s Shirley Hyland, will be at Taupo to enjoy the progress the sport has made over a quarter century. Shirley’s support of young riders is unwavering and as well as being the donor of the Hyland trophy for the pony championship, she will be seen around the grounds coaching her group of young riders from Gisborne.

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JUDGES CORNER

AN INSPIRING DAY WITH ISOBEL WESSELS Photos by Libby Law Photography (from HP Eventing Squad Training)

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ver 70 judges and riders, coaches and trainers from throughout the country spent a day filled with learning from the vastly experienced and knowledgeable International Coach, rider and FEI 5* judge Isobel Wessels from Great Britain, utilising the wonderful indoor facility at the National Equestrian Centre in Taupo.

Isobel’s coaching and judging diary is booked well over a year in advance and most of her time whilst in Taupo was spent coaching squad and HP eventing riders, as well as assisting and developing the eventing coaches through a HPSNZ scholarship.

Dressage NZ was fortunate to be able to book in two days of her time with rider lessons, and a Dressage NZ Clinic.

The clinic covered the expectations and development of the 4, 5, and 6yr old Young

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Dressage Horse, and the artistic collectives of the Advanced levels musical freestyles.

Below are some impressions from some of the riders, judges and coaches that attended and what they gained from the Isobel experience...

BILL MILLAR (WAIKATO)

Isobel created a great deal of enthusiasm with her very well thought out approach to the young horse classes. The benefits to the sport are through crowd involvement, owner and breeder recognition and a clear concise pathway to the higher FEI levels for riders.

As a rider I felt the point she made about judges being a team, each contributing to the total from their individual perspectives around the arena was a very valid comment, that I had never considered before.

Thank you Isobel, the organisers and the superb demo riders. Your horses did you all proud.

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“The way we deliver the news to the rider is important, as riders often do what we say” BARBARA CHALMERS (OTAGO)

• Young Horse - Submission: if they're on a low mark you can't go higher than 6.4 for the Perspective mark • Rein back - if they go back in diagonal pairs it shows a supple back (and vice versa) • End of the half halt is the lightening of the rein • If the hind leg steps away in the pirouettes, the horse cannot “sit” • Corners must be ridden. Isobel is fanatical about this.

JANET FOX (NORTHLAND)

Isobel delivers her wisdom equally committed to improving the horse and the rider. I believe she expects such improvement from us as judges also!!

Her commentary on the young horses was always related to the ‘way of going’ therefore including quality of paces, adjustability within the paces, ground cover, working correctly with balance and in an obliging manner.

Judging the young horses is about ‘looking into’ what is there.

LINDA WARREN-DAVEY – FEI 3* JUDGE

Judging young horses is a valuable skill; not only does a judge require a good understanding of the Training Scale, but also the training and progression of the young dressage horse. Isobel noted this is not only for judges, but for riders, trainers and for the progression of our sport.

The focus is on correct training for each age group to improve the horse’s way of going and build and prepare the foundation to cope with the demands and expectations of the higher levels. The focus is not on correctly shaped movements and circles, nor exact riding from marker to marker. Leniency is given to slight inattentiveness, spookiness and the odd bit of tension. There are always at least two judges judging the young horse lasses who sit together, discuss and agree on a mark and comment.

Isobel sees this as a very valuable learning tool for judges to learn from each other. It was interesting

to hear that the young horse classes popularity has increased substantially in the UK, and in recent times they have become one of the most popular classes to watch, simply by introducing modified age group tests with slightly less expectations, and the public enjoying the breeding information and the educative commentary from the judges.

The most positive aspect for me is that we are still in the development and growth phase of the young horse concept in NZ, and we can take our future with both hands, and shape it the best way for our sport and its members.

MURA LOVE – FEI 3* JUDGE

The second part of the clinic looked at the higher level Freestyles.

Isobel gave a very good analysis and breakdown of the artistic section with the correlating marks and reasons why. What came across to me quite clearly from this section, is that as Judges we need to recognize more closely the efforts riders have taken to demonstrate the interpretation and degrees of difficulty in the artistic, so it can be rewarded accurately and accordingly. This point was made clearly and highlighted the need to understand the more intricate movements like piaffe / passage

transitions, canter pirouettes in relation to the quality, to not mark too harshly but to see it within the context of the Freestyle and its interpretation. As a judge I found this very encouraging.

The final breakdown of the music and its interpretation or suitability demonstrated when music supports choreography and when it doesn’t.

We could all understand this, but again Isobel re affirmed that we keep it in context with the overall narrative and performance.

A huge thank you to the riders Kieryn Walton, Penny Castle and Paula Stuart, who did a wonderful job of riding various tests, and to Peter and Debbie Barke who went beyond the call of duty providing no less than three of their team and filling in some rider gaps to ensure we had enough demonstration horses – The success of these clinics depends much on the riders input, and their support and commitment was hugely appreciated and valued.

Another mention must go to Elliot the Taupo NEC groundsman who did a sterling job of assisting with the setup of the indoor arena and Dressage Judges sub-committee member Judith Cunningham who ensured the smooth running of the day.

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OUR PEOPLE

J

ane Robertson has been nominated this month by Alicia Cameron, the Event Manager of the recent Bates National Dressage Championships.

When asked why, Alicia replied “As a Chief Steward Jane was friendly and approachable, which was extremely helpful when running my first show. Anything I was not sure of, she helped me find the answer immediately, and took the time to sit down with me and teach me what the stewards required in order to fulfil their role at the event”. This made the extremely daunting task of running Nationals so much easier for Alicia knowing she had someone so knowledgeable and affable on her side. Alicia also commented that it

soon became obvious that stewards do not always have an easy job, and didn’t think riders fully appreciated how much time stewards dedicate to their role at events.

Jane has been the ESNZ Dressage Steward General for ten years, and is responsible for overseeing Dressage steward education, arranging and presenting training clinics for our national and international stewards.

She also supervise the engagement and daily rosters of the stewarding teams at the national dressage events and the Horse of the Year Show.

Jane became a FEI steward in 2001 and has subsequently achieved FEI level 3 status which is the highest qualification. During her time as an

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official, she has spent thousands of hours volunteering at Dressage shows and you will also occasionally find her at a Horse Trial, assisting riders with rules, technical details and ensuring an equitable playing field for all competitors alike.

Her day job as a school teacher means her work loads are very structured, but combined with her fun loving and helpful personality it all makes her the ideal steward and she is a favourite with both competitors and organising committees all over the country and probably even the world!

Jane is the recipient of this month’s AR Dressage Official prize. Contact Andrea at tetch@xtra.co.nz

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caption Photos: Libby Law Photography

Carrie Cooper with Lynda Clarke Photo: Libby Law Photography

VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH CARRIE COOPER Sponsored by AllinFlex

C

arrie Cooper has no real affiliation to Dressage or even Equestrian sport for that matter, but despite this she is one of the darkness dwelling arena crew at the Bates National Championships.

This year she was awarded the coveted title of Volunteer of the Show.

Carrie has attended the event for five years to support her mother Jeanie Attrill who has led the arena team for eight years, and is a previous recipient of the same award. There is nothing these girls cannot do.

Carrie does not have a reputation for being an early riser, but at the nationals she rises and shines by 5am every day . Her first task is coffee for the arena crew that started at 4am in the watering trucks, then it is out on

the groomer.

The outdoor arena surface at Manfeild covers an astonishing 19,200 square metres so it is an onerous job grooming this space.

Carries’s responsibility is the competition arenas using a four wheeler motorbike and small groomer, which can be cold work at 5am. She is careful, meticulous groomer and has a great track record of not clearing out an arena with the edge of the groomer!

The hours are gruelling on the arena team. Along with early starts there is usually finishing in the dark again in the evenings; at times the work is quite physical, there is lots of discussion and problem solving, and maintaining the machinery at night.

It is important to be a team player with everyone working together to keep the surfaces in tip top condition.

Carrie loves the comradery on the team and said she felt very rewarded at the end of each day seeing a job well done.

We thank Carrie for her generosity and hard work. She fully deserves to win this month’s AllinFlex Volunteer prize. Check out their range of products at www.allinflex.co.nz

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NATIONAL NEWS

NEWS Dressage NZ Annual Planning Forum Commodore Hotel, Christchurch, 29/30 March 2019

ANNUAL PLANNING FORUM

The Dressage NZ Annual Planning Forum is being held in Christchurch on 29/30 March. There are a number of remits, general business items and ESNZ projects on the agenda including: • Remits • Adoption of New Tests for Spring 2019 • 2019/20 Calendar • National Championships 2020 Update • ESNZ Legal System (Review documents) • Constitutional Review (ESNZ Update) • Performance Committee / Squads Review • Conference 2019 Update • Combined Discipline AGA & Awards Proposal 2020 The full agenda can be viewed by clicking here.... https://www.nzequestrian.org.nz/2019/03/dressage-planning-forum-scheduled-for-29-30-march/

DRESSAGE NZ ROLES 2019

The following positions are available for appointment and election in 2019 Elections: Chair (Lynda Clarke) Eligible for a further three year term APPOINTMENTS

Technical Officer (Scott McKenna) Eligible for a further three year term

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JUDGES SUB-COMMITTEE

1 appointed member (Linda Warren-Davey until 2019, eligible for a further three year term) COMMITTEE MEMBER APPOINTMENT PANEL (ELECTED)

Debra Cowen: Eligible for a further one year term POSITIONS APPOINTED BY THE DRESSAGE BOARD

• Dressage Steward General (Jane Robertson retiring in 2019) • NI & SI ESNZ Equestrian Centre Representatives • ESNZ AGA Dressage Delegates • Patron DRESSAGE CONFERENCE & AGA 2019

The 2019 Dressage Conference & Awards Dinner followed

by Committee meeting will be held at the Sudima Hotel, Auckland Airport 29/30 June DRESSAGE CONFERENCE & AGA 2019

ESNZ has proposed a central venue/date for all discipline AGA/conferences in 2020 and combined Awards Dinner with key awards only to be presented. The committee is invited to contribute ideas to this proposal.

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SCNO CHAMPIONSHIPS

2019 FESTIVAL OF FUTURE STARS

The Festival of Future Stars for Young Dressage Horses are autumn featured events at both the South and North Island National Equestrian Centres in conjunction with other open classes and events.

While entry levels are not comprehensive at either event, the quality of the horses is high and it is another opportunity for riders to show off their future stars and have the early training of the horses assessed.

Sixteen combinations will present for assessment in the South and thirteen in the North.

A huge thanks to the major sponsors of the young horse classes at these events, Syncroflex NZ in the South Island and Elite Equine in the North supporting our future performance.

LEVEL 2 PONY CHAMPION Kimberley Clearwater & Apsley Just an Image LEVEL 1 OPEN CHAMPION Jan Allen & Jive Star RESERVE Christine Walker & Cobigan Mia Bella LEVEL 2 OPEN CHAMPION Melanie Bruce & RTB Dakota RESERVE Linda Cocks & Belvoir LEVEL 3 OPEN CHAMPION Meg Johnston & Little Blessing RESERVE Brooklyn Crow & Rifesyde Firefly LEVEL 4 OPEN CHAMPION Deborah Rutherford & Donna Lilly RESERVE Tiffany Ottley & Three Aces LEVEL 5 OPEN CHAMPION Lorraine Ward-Smith & Fernlea Diamond Day RESERVE Kerryn McLean & Lavetta

Pictured above Courtney Mullen with Louis Schindler from Syncroflex Below Sophie Griffith and Ferring Photo: Dark Horse Photography

LEVEL 6 OPEN CHAMPION Harriet Redmond & Lakeview Lone Desire LEVEL 8/9 OPEN CHAMPION Barbara Chalmers & Rosselini

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NATIONAL COMPETITION CALENDER

WHAT’S ON APRIL 2019 | SOUTH ISLAND 4/5

FEI World Dressage Challenge - Christchurch NEC

INT

6/7

South Island Festival of Future Stars- Christchurch NEC

TBC

7

Dressage SCNO Autumn Show

Local

13/14

Dressage Central Otago

Local

21

North Loburn EC Autumn Summer Series Day One

Local

28

Ashburton Dressage Autumn Series

Training

28

Northern EG Autumn Series Day 2

Local

28

Dressage Nelson Winter Series #1

Local

MAY 2019 | SOUTH ISLAND 5

Dressage Canterbury Autumn Series Day 3

Local

19

NLEC Autumn Series Day#2 (Rangiora)

Local

20

Dressage Ashburton Autumn Series

Training

26

NEG Autumn Series Day #3(Rangiora)

Local

26

Dressage Nelson Area Group Winter Series #2

Local

PREMIER LEAGUE EVENTS APRIL 2019 11/14

North Island Future Stars & U25 National Championships

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NATIONAL COMPETITION CALENDER

WHAT’S ON APRIL 2019 | NORTH ISLAND 6/7

Dressage Rotorua Wendy Richards Memorial Championships Show

Local

7

Dressage Auckland-Manukau Group

Local

7

Dressage Hawkes Bay Autumn Series

Local

11/12

North Island Future Stars

RE

13/14

Equestrian Entries U25 National Championships

Premier League / NCH

13

Dressage Taranaki Local Event

Local

13

Dressage MTDG Autumn Series Day 1

Local

14

Dressage Waitemata Autumn Day 2

Local

21

Dressage Warkworth Group Autumn Day 2

Training

28

Dressage Gisborne Autumn Series - Day 2

Local

28

Solway Dressage Autumn Series - Day 1

Training

MAY 2019 | NORTH ISLAND 4/5

Waikato Equestrian Centre Winter Dressage Series - Day One

Local

5

Dressage Auckland-Manukau Group

Local

5

Dressage Northland

Local

12

Dressage Hawke’s Bay Autumn Series Day Two

Local

12

Dressage Waitemata Autumn #3

Local

12

Dressage Horowhenua Dressage May Ribbon Day

Training

19

MTDG Autumn Series Day 2

Local

19

Solway Dressage Autumn Series - Day 2

Training

26

Dressage Gisborne Autumn Series - Day 3

Local

26

Northland Dressage

Local

For more details of each event & venue, and contact details go to www.nzequestrian.org.nz/dressage/competition/calendar NATIONAL

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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 www.dressagewaikato.co.nz 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

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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)

www.zilco.net

www.zilco.net

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