Dressage Ireland

Leinster Dressage Region

with the support of HSI
presents

Simply Dressage

with
Anne Marie Dunphy
Friday 21st November, 7.30pm
at
Dollanstown Stud, Kilcock, Co. Kildare

International Dressage Rider and Trainer, Anne Marie Dunphy will work with horses and riders of all levels and will ride her own competition horses to show the progression of training from the start, all the way through to advanced level.

Topics for the evening will include:

• Conformation of the horse - how it effects training and performance.
• Training the Young Horse.
• Improving the Riders position to achieve better effectiveness.
• Building the Blocks - Preliminary - Novice - Elementary.
• Ring Craft - How to improve test riding and avoid throwing away marks.
• Advanced Work - The Finished Product.

Enquiries to: Clare Fitzsimons 087 7928359

News from the 2008 FEI General Assembly in Buenos Aires

The 2010 World Cup Finals and 2011 European Championships allocated to The Netherlands, the former to Hertogenbosch and the latter to Rotterdam. The 2010 European Ponies championships for jumping, dressage and eventing will take place at Bishop College (GBR) from 27 July to 1 August, while the European Young Riders/Juniors will be held at Kronberg (GER) from 6 to 8 August.

More details here >>>

Other Recent News Items

FEI Confirms Position on Hyperflexion

New FEI Dressage Tests with effect from 1 January 2009

FEI Press News - Update on Developments in the Dressage Discipline

Dates Confirmed for First Irish Senior International Dressage Fixture

The Board of Dressage Ireland are delighted to announce that confirmation has been received from the FEI that the first CDI*** to be held in Ireland will take place from 30 April to 3 May 2009. The international dressage show will be held at Cavan Equestrian centre and will run concurrently with a national dressage festival.

The Festival Director, Dressage Ireland chairman Robert McCormick, expressed his satisfaction with the news, saying "Dressage Ireland is working together with Horse Sport Ireland on this and I believe it is a big step in taking dressage to a new level in Ireland". With regard to the venue, which has recently undergone a €5 million up-grading, he added "The facilities in Cavan are first rate ..... It means our Small Tour and Big Tour riders will be able to compete at an international show on home soil for the first time ever."

The schedule is under preparation and will be available shortly.

Queries can be addressed to

Leinster Dressage- Rescheduled Show

The Leinster Dressage show at Killossery Lodge Stud on 12 April 2009 will now be held on 19 April 2009.

North Munster Dressage Club - Rescheduled Show

The NMR show at Mellon Stud on 09.11.08 which was cancelled due to weather conditions, will now be held on 23 November.

Registration of Foreign Horses

Members wishing to register foreign horses must make sure that all competition records are supplied when sending their horse’s passports for registration.

If no record is supplied, then €30 must be included instead, as the office must do a search before the horse can be graded here in Ireland.

Please do not send registrations for these horses without either of the above, as this will lead to a serious delay in returning your horse’s passports.

Trainers List

Dressage Ireland is trying to establish a list of trainers for their membership to consult.

You are free to submit your curriculum vitae to the office.

The Trainer's C.V. form can be found on the downloads page.

Dressage - “The Bit Between The Fences”
With International Trainer Gisela Holstein

Venue: Kill International Equestrian Centre, Kill, Co. Kildare

Date: Friday 5th December 2008

Time: 7.30pm - 10pm

Renowned International Trainer Gisela Holstein will lead this evening. Horses will be shown in hand, where their conformation will be assessed and exercises chosen specifically to improve their “Way of Going”. After all, the “bit between the fences” determines how competitive you will be in the show jumping arena.

International show jumpers Cian O'Connor and Paul O'Shea and international dressage rider Heike Holstein will perform on the night alongside a host of well-known Eventing and Dressage riders on ponies and horses. Enjoy watching top show jumping and dressage riders switching disciplines. Don't miss this exciting event!

Entry is Free, however booking is essential. To reserve your place, email Ilona at iblunden@horsesportireland.ie or call (045) 854 533 before Friday 28th November.

Leinster Region Annual General Meeting

Leinster Region are holding their AGM on 8th December at The Halfway House at 8pm.

Midland and Western Region Annual General Meeting

The Midland and Western Region AGM will be held at the Shearwater Hotel, Ballinasloe, County Galway at 2.30pm on Sunday, 30 November 2008.

Eastern Region Annual General Meeting

Eastern Region's AGM will be held on Friday 28th November Park View Hotel Newtownmountkennedy at 8pm.

South East Region Annual General Meeting

The AGM of the South East Region will be in the Brandon House Hotel, New Ross on Friday, 28th Nov. at 7.15pm.

Nominations in writing for the committee by Friday, 21st Nov to Mary Cox, Fethard on Sea, New Ross, Co. Wexford.

Dinner will follow the meeting and costs €30. Please book with Mary with €30 per person also by Friday 21st November.

Campaign Against Live Horse Transport

Please click on the link below and help stop the suffering of horses being trucked across Europe for slaughter.

Would you like your horse to end his life this way?

Remember they are our friends, your support could make a difference.

www.makeanoise.co.uk

Young Rider Training

Fresh from the National Championships, our top trainers are turning their attention to the development aspect of our sport. Training is being organised in all Dressage Ireland Regions for all young riders, from all disciplines, who are keen to get help with their basic work. Click here for further details.

Training the Trainers with Conrad Schumacher

A Training the Trainers Day will be held on Thursday November 27 2008. Dressage Irelands top trainers and their pupils on horses and ponies will work with Conrad Schumacher to show the progression in the 'Scales of Training' for horse and rider. This day is for H.S.I. Coaches, Trainers and Coaches from all the equestrian organisations who are currently working with horses, ponies and riders. The venue is Spruce Lodge Ballyrogan Redcross Co. Wicklow. Click here for details and application form.

Passports Not Collected

A number of horse's passports were not collected from the office at Necarne during the championships.

These passports will only be sent to the owner/rider upon receipt of a self addressed A5 envelope, with payment of €5.50 per passport enclosed for registered post.

Mark clearly the horse's name on the back of the cheque.

The Dressage Ireland Members' Newsletter

The November 2008 Newsletter is now available for download.

Laragh Hamilton & 'Claggan Roxy Music'.

(photos by Prime Photography)

Congratulations to 2008 Dressage Ireland National Champions: Claggan Roxy Music and Laragh Hamilton!

This weekend at Necarne Castle, Claggan Roxy Music, the 2006 National Champion, reclaimed his crown, winning, together with Laragh Hamilton, both the Intermediaire II and Grand Prix classes at the Dressage Ireland National Championships.

Full results are available here

Horse Sport Ireland Draft Strategic Plan 2008 - 2012: Have your say

Dressage Ireland would value your thoughts on the Horse Sport Ireland draft Strategic Plan 2008-2012.

This plan will have a direct impact on Dressage Ireland and its members so it is important our members have an input.
Horse Sport Ireland 041008 Strategic Plan SectionA
Horse Sport Ireland 041008 Strategic Plan SectionB

You can send us your thoughts on the plan to us through the suggestion box.