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Dressage SA Committee
Email: [email protected]
• Co-Chairs - Brigitte Drinkwater / Veronica Hannam
• Treasurer - Veronica Hannam
• Secretary - Judy Clutterbuck
• Clubs Representative - Julia Weir
Committee Members
• Ruth Schneeberger
• Hannah Moores
Selectors
• Liz Duncan
• Jen Gilligan
DSA Judges’ Sub-Committee
• Chair - Liz Duncan E: [email protected]
Committee
• Prue Foletta
• Verity Hayman
• Fiona Heysen
• Tracy Tillman
The Dressage Judges’ Committee is a Committee of Equestrian
South Australia and frequently reports to the Equestrian SA Board.
The objectives of the DJC are to ensure all Judge and Official re-
accreditation requirements can be met on an annual basis, recruit
new Judges and Officials into the sport of dressage and to
educate our Judges and riders as to the requirements of the sport.
Correspondence to Moving Forward Editor:
Sally Wells PO Box 1406
NAIRNE SA 5252
Email: [email protected]
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website, most other SA Dressage Clubs’ websites
and the Equestrian South Australia website.
Cover: ……....... Dressage Club of SA Indoor Classic
Cover Photo: ……….………..… Martin Waddingham
Cover Design: ……....... DW Studio / Lorraine Wohling
Disclaimer
Views expressed in this publication are not
necessarily those of Equestrian South Australia, its
constituent clubs, or the Editor of Moving Forward.
Equestrian South Australia Branch
Office hours: 10.00 am to 4.00 pm, Monday to
Friday (except Public Holidays).
Telephone: (08) 8391 0488 or Mobile: 0432 801 684
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Mt Barker SA 5251
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www.sa.equestrian.org.au
NEXT ISSUE CLOSING DATE
25 November 2020
SA Dressage Clubs
Adelaide Hills Dressage Club
Sally Wells ……..……………………..….……. 0429 190 653
Dressage Club of SA
Peter Oborn ………………………..…...….... 0429 825 638
Eyre Peninsula Dressage Club
Margot McDonald ………….………..….…. 0429 825 638
Mid South East Dressage Club
Kristy Boord .................................................. 0417 361 269
Mt Crawford Dressage Club
Veronica Hannam ……………………….… 0414 508 783
SA Dressage Association
Julie Williams …….....………... [email protected]
South Eastern Dressage Association
Robyn Parker ……........................... [email protected]
Southern Vales Dressage Club
Jo Taylor …………………….….…………...... 0403 063 296
Southern Flinders Dressage Club
Trudy Mudge ….. [email protected]
Clare Valley Dressage Club
Alex Chapman ……………………………….0408 728 264
2020 CLINIC CALENDAR
Manuela McLean No clinic dates are available at this stage. All clinics are held at the Kersbrook Equestrian Centre. Auditors are welcome - cost $30 per day Bookings: Pam Reid 0433 211 028
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Thomas Muehlenbeck October 15 - 18 November 12 - 15 December 3 - 6 Details for future Bookings: Charlotte Balfour-Rischbieth 0402 489 944
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Ron Paterson Ron will be back in Adelaide on 9 - 12 October 2020. - Private lessons on the 9th of October - Lessons are still possibly available at Kirkcaldy Park on Saturday 10th October and Sunday 11th October (contact Karin Edwards: [email protected] ), - Nara Equestrian Centre – morning only on Monday 12th October (contact Helen Whittle: [email protected]) Ron is a Level 3 Coach / Coach Educator, retired A Level Judge, Judge Educator and has judged internationally. He trained at Warendorf (Germany) and has coached many of Australia’s past and present Olympic level horses and riders. He has a great “eye” and gets to the problem that may be holding you back. He is happy to help any level of horse and rider. Bookings: Helen Whittle [email protected] or Karin Edwards [email protected]
CONTENTS Clinic Calendar 4
Competition Calendar 6
Dressage SA Committee Update 12
SA Dressage Judges’ Sub-Committee Report 14
Dressage Judge Activities Update 14
Southern Vales Dressage Club 15
Southern Flinders Dressage Club 16
Adelaide Hills Dressage Club 17
Clare Valley Dressage Club 21
Mt Crawford Dressage Club 24
Dressage Club of SA 27
Mid South East Dressage Club 32
OCTOBER
4 South Australian Dressage Association Club Day Trinity Grounds, Evanston South
4 E/D Judges’ Seminar Judging update with Barrie Stratton TBA
TBA Kingston Show Dressage Classes Kingston SE
TBA Mil-Lel Ag Show Dressage Classes Mil-Lel
10 Adelaide Hills Dressage Club Spring Festival - CANCELLED
10 Adelaide Hills Dressage Club Closed Unrestricted & Protocol day Strathalbyn
11 Adelaide Hills Dressage Club Horseland Mt Barker & AHDC Extravaganza - Competitive, Participant, Closed Unrestricted
Strathalbyn
11 Clare Valley Dressage Club Closed Unrestricted Clare
18 Southern Vales Dressage Club Club Championships Aldinga
18 Southern Flinders Dressage Club Club Championships Murray Town
TBA Naracoorte Show Dressage classes - Closed Restricted Naracoorte
15-18 Australian National Dressage Champs Sydney CDI-W - CANCELLED
24 Mt Crawford Dressage Club Competitive, FEI, Participant, Closed Unrestricted Results from this event count towards SA State Selection and HOTY
NOVEMBER
TBA Millicent Show Society Competitive, Participant Millicent
1 South Australian Dressage Association Club day with coaching Trinity Grounds, Evanston South
8 Adelaide Hillls Dressage Club Club Championships Strathalbyn
8 South Eastern Dressage Association Club Day, Clinic Mount Gambier
8 Clare Valley Dressage Club Competitive, Participant, Closed Unrestricted Clare
14 Mt Crawford Dressage Club Trophy Challenge - Competitive, FEI, Closed Unrestricted
Results from this event count towards SA State Selection and HOTY
15 Southern Flinders Dressage Club Closed Unrestricted Murray Town
15 Southern Vales Dressage Club Club Day, Closed Unrestricted
19-22 Australian International 3 Day Event CANCELLED
Equitana CANCELLED
22 Mid South East Dressage Club Activity Day Naracoorte
28 Mt Crawford Dressage Club Trophy Challenge - Competitive, FEI, Closed Unrestricted
Results from this event count towards SA State Selection and HOTY
DECEMBER
6 South Australian Dressage Association Closed Restricted Club Championships Trinity Grounds, Evanston South
6 Dressage Club of South Australia Competitive, Participant, FEI, YH Danson Equestrian, Birdwood
6 South Eastern Dressage Association Club Day Mount Gambier
6 Southern Flinders Dressage Club Closed Unrestricted Murray Town
12 Mt Crawford Dressage Club Twilight - Closed Unrestricted, Freestyles Mt Crawford
13 Adelaide Hills Dressage Club Competitive, Participant, Closed Unrestricted Strathalbyn
13 Clare Valley Dressage Club Closed Unrestricted, Freestyles Clare
TBC Victorian Dressage Festival *** possibly cancelled
Werribee, Victoria Interstate Competition
20 Southern Vales Dressage Club Competitive, Participant, Closed Unrestricted, YH Aldinga
2020 CALENDAR The calendar is current at the time of printing. See Club websites for possible updates / changes.
Results from this event count towards SA Squad selection and HOTY
JANUARY
3 South Australian Dressage Association Clinic and Free Arena Practice Trinity Grounds, Evanston South
10 Adelaide Hills Dressage Club Competitive, Participant, Closed Unrestricted, YH Strathalbyn
South Eastern Dressage Association Closed Restricted (Club Day) Mt Gambier
16 Mt Crawford Dressage Club Small Tour, Competitive, CUR, YH MCDC Grounds
16 Southern Flinders Dressage Club Closed Unrestricted twilight Murray Town
17 Southern Vales Dressage Club Competitive, Participant, Closed Unrestricted, PARA, Interschool
Aldinga
16-19 TBC
VIC Youth Dressage Champs
23-24 Mid South East Dressage Club Clinics, Lessons, Dressage Naracoorte Polocrosse Grounds Hynam
21-24 TBC
Boneo Classic – Vic CDI3*+CPEDI Interstate Competition
31 Dressage Club of SA Competitive to PSG, Participant, CUR, Interschool, Para Danson Dressage
FEBRUARY
7 South Australian Dressage Association Club Day & coaching Trinity Grounds, Evanston South
14 Adelaide Hills Dressage Club Closed Unrestricted, Combined Training Strathalbyn
14 South Eastern Dressage Association Closed Restricted (Club Day) Mt Gambier
14 Clare Valley Dressage Club Competitive, Participant, Closed Unrestricted
20 Southern Flinders Dressage Club Competitive, Participant (Twilight) Murray Town
21 Southern Vales Dressage Club Closed Unrestricted Aldinga
27 Mt Crawford Dressage Club Dawn & Dusk - Competitive, Participant, FEI, Closed Unrestricted, Freestyles
MCDC Grounds & HOTY
28 Dressage Club of SA Online Competition
27-28 Lucindale Show AH+P Society Competitive, Closed Restricted, HRCAV, Tiny Tots Lucindale Showgrounds
Willinga Park NSW Event 1 – CDI – 4* Interstate Competition 27/2 - 7/3 TBC Willinga Park NSW Event 2 – CDI – 4* Interstate Competition
MARCH
TBA Tasmanian State Champs Competitive / FEI Interstate Competition
7 South Australian Dressage Association Competitive / Participation / FEI / AOR / Closed Restricted / Interschool / Para
MCDC Grounds & HOTY
13-14 F/G Judges update Seminar on the Saturday. Running in conjunction with AHDC on the Sunday
TBA
13 Clare Valley Dressage Club Closed Unrestricted
14 Adelaide Hills Dressage Club Competitive, Participant, Closed Unrestricted plus “B” tests Prelim to Medium for Interschool
Strathalbyn
18-20 Dressage & Jumping with the Stars CDI-W Werribee, Victoria Interstate Competition
21 Southern Flinders Dressage Club Closed Unrestricted Murray Town
21 Southern Vales Dressage Club FEI / Competitive / Participation / Closed Unrestricted Aldinga
26-28 South Australian Dressage State Championships MCDC
All EA levels, FEI, Youth, Pony, Adult Amateur Owner-Rider MCDC Grounds & HOTY
28 Mid South East Dressage Club Closed unrestricted Naracoorte
2021 CALENDAR The calendar is current at the time of printing. See Club websites for possible updates / changes.
Results from this event count towards SA Squad selection and HOTY
Competitions that are running FEI tests
HOTY events must include: Competitive - FEI Open, AOR, Pony & Youth (2 tests @ each level)
Young Horse
APRIL
3 South Eastern Dressage Association Crater, Caves & Coast Series Mount Gambier
4 South Australian Dressage Association Closed Restricted (Club Day) + coaching Trinity Grounds, Evanston South
11 Clare Valley Dressage Club Closed Unrestricted
10 Adelaide Hills Dressage Club Protocol / Closed Unrestricted
11 Adelaide Hills Dressage Club Competitive / Participant / Closed Unrestricted Strathalbyn
17 Dressage SA Judges Jackpot Competition - Competitive MCDC Grounds
17 Mt Crawford Dressage Club Closed Unrestricted MCDC Grounds
18 Southern Flinders Dressage Club Murray Town
18 Southern Vales Dressage Club Club Champs Aldinga
25 Mid South East Dressage Club Winter Series Round 1 - Closed Unrestricted / HRCAV Naracoorte
MAY
28/4 - 1/5 TBC
Sydney CDI CDI – 3* SIEC NSW Interstate Competition
1 Clare Valley Dressage Club Lucy Williams Clinic
2 Clare Valley Dressage Club Competitive / Participant / Closed Unrestricted
2 Adelaide Hills Dressage Club Competitive / Restricted Club Champs ( + Inter Schools) Strathalbyn
2 South Australian Dressage Association Closed Restricted (Club Day) + coaching Trinity Grounds, Evanston South
2 South Eastern Dressage Association South Eastern Showdown Round 2 – Unofficial Mount Gambier
8 Mt Crawford Dressage Club Club Championships Small Tour Competitive / Closed Unrestricted
MCDC Grounds
16 Southern Vales Dressage Club Competitive / Participation / Closed Unrestricted Aldinga
16 Southern Flinders Dressage Club Closed Unrestricted / combined training Murray Town
22-23 Judges’ Seminar G/F/E TBC
22 Mt Crawford Dressage Club Closed Unrestricted MCDC Grounds
23 Mid South East Dressage Club Winter Series Round 2 - Competitive / HRCAV Naracoorte
30 Dressage Club of SA Competitive Indoor Classic EA-FEI, Participant and CUR Danson Dressage
JUNE
6 South Australian Dressage Association Closed Restricted (Club Day) + coaching Trinity Grounds, Evanston South
6 Clare Valley Dressage Club Closed Unrestricted
Judges Seminar C/D TBC
13 Adelaide Hills Dressage Club Competitive / Participation / FEI / Closed Unrestricted Strathalbyn
19 Mt Crawford Dressage Club Closed Unrestricted MCDC Grounds
20 South Eastern Dressage Association Closed Restricted (Club Day) Mount Gambier
20 Southern Flinders Dressage Club First Round Winter Series - Competitive / Participation Murray Town
20 Southern Vales Dressage Club Closed Unrestricted Aldinga
20 Mid South East Dressage Club Winter Series Round 3 - Closed / Unrestricted / HRCAV Naracoorte
27 Dressage Club of SA Competitive to PSG, Participant, CUR, Interschool and Para Danson Dressage
27 South Australian Dressage Association Coaching NEC Indoor Arena Argent Rd Penfield
2021 CALENDAR The calendar is current at the time of printing. See Club websites for possible updates / changes.
Results from this event count towards SA Squad selection and HOTY
Competitions that are running FEI tests
HOTY events must include: Competitive - FEI Open, AOR, Pony & Youth (2 tests @ each level)
Young Horse
JULY
Australian National Young Rider Champs QSEC, Caboolture, Qld Interstate Competition
4 South Australian Dressage Association Closed Restricted (Club Day) + coaching NEC Indoor Arena Argent Rd Penfield
4 South Eastern Dressage Association South Eastern Showdown Round 4 - Competitive Mount Gambier
8 to 11 Equitana Melbourne Showgrounds
11 Adelaide Hills Dressage Club Closed Unrestricted Strathalbyn
11 Clare Valley Dressage Club Round 2 Winter series Competitive / Participation / Closed Unrestricted
17 Mt Crawford Dressage Club Closed Unrestricted MCDC Grounds
18 Southern Flinders Dressage Club Closed Unrestricted Winter series round 2 Murray Town
18 Southern Vales Dressage Club Indoor - Competitive, FEI McLaren Park
Olympic Games Tokyo
25 Mid South East Dressage Club Closed Unrestricted Naracoorte
25 South Australian Dressage Association Coaching NEC Indoor Arena Argent Rd Penfield
25 Dressage Club of SA Online Competition
AUGUST
1 South Australian Dressage Association Closed Restricted (Club Day) / Freestyle NEC Indoor Arena Argent Rd Penfield
8 South Eastern Dressage Association Closed Restricted (Club Day) / Clinic Mount Gambier
8 Adelaide Hills Dressage Club Competitive / Participation /Closed Unrestricted + PARA Strathalbyn
? Northern Territory Interstate Competition
8 Clare Valley Dressage Club
15 Southern Flinders Dressage Club Competitive Participant Winter Series Round 3 Murray Town
15 Southern Vales Dressage Club Competitive / Participation / Closed Unrestricted Aldinga
Brisbane CDIW+CDIY and Qld State Champs QSEC, Caboolture, Qld Interstate Competition
22 Mid South East Dressage Club Activity Day Naracoorte
SEPTEMBER
TBA NSW Dressage Champs
5 South Australian Dressage Association Closed Restricted (Club Day) with coaching Trinity Grounds, Evanston South
12 Adelaide Hills Dressage Club Closed Unrestricted / Golden Oldies Strathalbyn
12 Clare Valley Dressage Club
12 South Eastern Dressage Association Closed Restricted (Club Day) Mount Gambier
18 Mt Crawford Dressage Club Charity Day - Closed Unrestricted MCDC Grounds
19 Southern Vales Dressage Club Competitive / Participation/ FEI / Closed Unrestricted Aldinga & HOTY
25-26 Mid South East Dressage Club SA Country Dressage Champs / Competitive / FEI / HRCAV / AOR Naracoorte & HOTY
TBA Boneo Spring CDI Interstate Competition
2021 CALENDAR The calendar is current at the time of printing. See Club websites for possible updates / changes.
Results from this event count towards SA Squad selection and HOTY
Competitions that are running FEI tests
HOTY events must include: Competitive - FEI Open, AOR, Pony & Youth (2 tests @ each level)
Young Horse
OCTOBER
3 Dressage Club of SA Competitive / Participation / Closed Unrestricted Danson Dressage
3 South Australian Dressage Association Closed Restricted (Club Day) + coaching Trinity Grounds, Evanston South
TBA Kingston Show Dressage Classes Kingston SE
TBA Mil-Lel Ag Show Dressage Classes Mil-Lel
9-10 Adelaide Hills Dressage Club Spring Festival - Competitive / FEI / Young Horse Strathalbyn & HOTY
17 Southern Vales Dressage Club Club Championships - Closed Restricted Aldinga
17 Southern Flinders Dressage Club Club Championships - Closed Restricted Murray Town
16 Naracoorte Show Closed Restricted Naracoorte
Australian National Dressage Championships Sydney – CDI-W Interstate Competition & HOTY
23 Mt Crawford Dressage Club Closed Unrestricted MCDC Grounds
TBA Millicent Show Society Competitive / Participation Millicent
NOVEMBER
7 South Australian Dressage Association Closed Restricted (Club Day) with coaching Trinity Grounds, Evanston South
Judges Seminar A/B TBC
13 Mt Crawford Dressage Club Competitive / Participation / FEI / YH MCDC Grounds & HOTY
14 Southern Vales Dressage Club Competitive / Participation / Closed Unrestricted
14 Adelaide Hills Dressage Club Closed Unrestricted Strathalbyn
14 South Eastern Dressage Association Closed Restricted (Club Day) and clinic Mount Gambier
20 Clare Valley Dressage Club Competitive/ Participation/ Closed Unrestricted
21 Southern Flinders Dressage Club Closed Unrestricted Murray Town
Australian International 3 Day Event Adelaide
21 Mid South East Dressage Club Activity day Naracoorte
21 Dressage Club of SA Competitive / Participation / FEI Danson Dressage
27 Mt Crawford Dressage Club Competitive/Closed Unrestricted MCDC Grounds
DECEMBER
5 South Australian Dressage Association Closed Restricted – Club Championships Trinity Grounds, Evanston South
5 South Eastern Dressage Association Closed Unrestricted (Club Day) Mount Gambier
5 Southern Flinders Dressage Club Closed Unrestricted Murray Town
11 Mt Crawford Dressage Club Under lights Closed Unrestricted & Freestyles MCDC Grounds
12 Adelaide Hills Dressage Club Competitive / Participation / Closed Unrestricted Strathalbyn
12 Clare Valley Dressage Club
TBA Victorian Dressage Festival Werribee, Victoria Interstate Competition & HOTY
19 Southern Vales Dressage Club Competitive / Participation / Closed Unrestricted / YH Aldinga
2021 CALENDAR The calendar is current at the time of printing. See Club websites for possible updates / changes.
Results from this event count towards SA Squad selection and HOTY
Competitions that are running FEI tests
HOTY events must include: Competitive - FEI Open, AOR, Pony & Youth (2 tests @ each level)
Young Horse
Covid-19 Marshal training Keeping SA Safe!
As you all may be aware, Covid-19 Marshal Training is now available. If you would like to become a Marshal, perhaps if you are volunteering at a future event, the
link is below.
Once you’ve completed the training, please forward your Certificate to the Dressage SA email so we can
keep a database for upcoming events.
https://marshal.clickontraining.com.au/
Transparency is key, so for our members its important to be kept up to date with what our volunteers at Dressage SA have been up too. Here is the link to the dressage Minutes on the Website: https://www.sa.equestrian.org.au/content/dressage-minutes The 2020 Updated Dressage Calendar can be found here: https://www.sa.equestrian.org.au/dressage-sa
The ESA AGM has a confirmed date: Wednesday 14th October. The venue will be Auchendarroch House, Mt Barker, starting at 7 pm.
The Dressage SA Committee would like to say a very big Thank You to Prue Copping and Mary Nitschke for all their time and efforts contributing to the Dressage SA Committee. Both ladies were present at the very beginning when it was just the Dressage SA Working Party, giving us the foundation to become what we are today. Prue and Mary specialised particularly in the Youth Development programs and the organising of events such as the Brett Parbery Clinic, held at Cromwell Park and the Gillian Rolton Youth Development Program, which had some great feedback from our Youth riders. As part of your contribution to the Dressage SA Committee you have both taken time out from your busy schedules to plan, organise and oversee these events and we thank you greatly! Their hard work and dedication made a real difference here at Dressage SA. You will both be missed on the Committee and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
Dressage SA
With the upcoming AGM the Dressage Committee has four vacancies. We are a great but small team. If you have skills in governance, communication, organisation or are just interested in getting involved we would be excited to hear from you. Below is the nomination form to be completed and sent to the ESA office by no later than 4 pm on the 9th of October 2020. https://www.sa.equestrian.org.au/sites/default/files/AGM%20ANNEXURE%20B.pdf Send to: [email protected]
The DSA committee has several plans that it is currently working on:
Squad training using the new Pixio System – awaiting the arrival of the Pixio system Gillian Rolton YD weekend creating a weekend that is more inclusive and interactive –
awaiting funding information from the ESA Board. Awards Night: we are hoping to hold a Dressage specific night that will encompass the
HOTY, presentation of Perpetual Trophies and presentation of Dressage Medallions – awaiting ESA Board approval.
Creating a Training Group to promote Dressage training – awaiting funding from ESA
Board. Adding a new HOTY category specifically for Preliminary and Novice horses – details of
this will be forthcoming so watch this space!
South Australia currently has 30 judges, with four Judge Educators and a further seven Mentors. These numbers are minimal to sustain competition in SA and we rely heavily on Interstate Judges, especially at FEI level, to boost numbers for major competitions and JE activities. This generally works well and riders appreciate a fresh perspective from Interstate Judges. Interstate JEs assist our local JEs to give seminars, with shadow-judging and running practical exams. We have worked with local Dressage Clubs to share the costs of Interstate JEs by also offering combined events while in SA and this has also worked well. However, as with all sport in Australia, COVID19 has had a major impact on our ability to run Dressage Judge education events since March 2020. We were fortunate to run an F / G seminar and shadow-judging weekend in early March and a biomechanics workshop was held in February. But since then, local competitions have been cancelled and only in the last month have events re-started, with restrictions to gatherings and the need for social distancing etc. It was welcome that the EADJC made a quick decision to extend this current re-accreditation cycle by 12 months; hopefully that will be a sufficient extension. We continue to encourage riders with dressage experience to consider training as a Dressage Judge and we have a Judge Subsidy Scheme to fund some costs for local Judges for upgrading. It was heartening that in late 2019 there was interest shown by senior riders in the fast-track scheme, with interest from others to also start a Judging pathway. Although some started with the pre-requisites, this was all unfortunately stalled by the advent of COVID19 and restrictions to competitions and seminars.
SA Dressage Judges’ Sub-Committee Report to JE / Mentors Workshop, 14/09/2020
Prepared by Liz Duncan, 31/8/20
We hope to regain momentum with a D / E seminar being held in October. However as noted in recent emails from the EADJC, we are an ageing group and need to attract new Judges. Many riders find the prospect of 5 - 10 years training exams to achieve Advanced level as very daunting and are put off. They are also concerned about meeting the annual requirements to maintain accreditation as riding and coaching takes up time. For similar reasons current Judges find it too hard to upgrade. It is hoped that some re-structuring of the Judge upgrade system and alternative solutions for activities will assist progress and at the same time maintain quality. Unfortunately, we have had to cancel many planned events in 2020, initially due to bushfire after-effects and then due to COVID19. Cancelled seminars include a regional E / F / G, D / E, A / B / C and Young Horse. We are overdue for YH and Para and need these as soon as practical. This will require Interstate JEs but will be limited by which borders are open and whether JEs consider it wise to travel. We are grateful to our Interstate colleagues for running ZOOM workshops and the feedback I have heard is that they are excellent. The speed to technology for meetings and workshops has been a silver lining of COVID19. Being a small State with large distances of travel required for SA members we see this as a change that should continue and developed further. Our thanks to the EADJC for their help and support with our Judging activities during 2019 and 2020.
Liz Duncan
Judges’ Education Opportunities The following Seminars are planned: 1. D / E Seminar – 4 October with Barrie Stratton. The theory
session will be held at the ESA Office: a 9:30 am registration for a 10 am start. The practical session will be at Cromwell Park in the afternoon.
2. The Young Horse Seminar planned for November has been cancelled due to travel restrictions.
Regional Workshop Success On Saturday, 26th September seventeen people attended the Judges’ workshop with Barrie Stratton in Naracoorte. The topic of discussion focused on Protocol days, rhythm, suppleness and contact. The SA Office of Recreation and Sport and Racing made this workshop possible by providing the funding to support regional initiatives.
SA Dressage Judge Activities Update
SA Dressage Judges Committee The SADJC is a small Committee that meets regularly online, with occasional face to face meetings at the office in Mount Barker. The workload is much less than on a Discipline Committee, but still requires a regular commitment, attendance at the Seminars we organise and enthusiasm for the development of Dressage Judges in SA. We are currently looking for an extra member to share the workload. Judges of all levels are invited to express their interest in joining. Please contact Liz Duncan: [email protected].
Verity Hayman
SOUTHERN VALES DRESSAGE CLUB Equestrian Park, Aldinga Bay Sports Complex
www.svdc.info Ph: 0403 063 296
Find us on Facebook: Southern Vales Dressage Club
Southern Vales Dressage Club is a not-for-profit organisation which is located in the Aldinga Sports Complex on Port Road, Aldinga. We run competitions once a month, offering dressage tests for all standards. Our members range from those just starting out in dressage to Grand Prix and professional riders. We also run Championship events, critique days and clinics. We welcome all new members - no matter what level or experience. Even if you don't ride or own a horse, you can still be involved in dressage because helpers are always needed at events to assist with the many tasks involved in running a competition. It's a good way to start getting involved.
2020 COMPETITIONS
SUNDAY 18th OCTOBER 2020: Southern Vales Closed Unrestricted Championships Only horses / ponies who have not competed at EA competitive level for the last 12 months are eligible to compete. Temporary Day Membership is available. Tests: Prep A & C | Prelim 1B & 1C | Novice 2B & 2C | Elementary 3B & 3C | Medium 4B & 4C | FREESTYLE | PAS DE DEUX Day membership: $15 Non-members: $30 per class SVDC members: $20 per class Admin fee: $ 5 Arena levy: $ 5 Entries close Monday 12 October 2020 – NO LATE ENTRIES 22nd NOVEMBER 2020: Southern Vales Closed Unrestricted Competition Tests: Prep A & C | Prelim 1B & 1C | Novice 2B & 2C | Elementary 3B & 3C | Medium 4B & 4C | Advanced 5B & 5C SVDC members: $25 per class Arena fee $ 5 Admin levy: $ 5 Entries close Monday 16 November - NO LATE ENTRIES
Southern Flinders Dressage Club
southernflindersdressageclub.wordpress.com
President: Trudy Mudge
Secretary: Ali Kirkman PO Box 11 Caltowie SA 5490 0487 518 832
Treasurer: Merryn Plug-Berndt
Website: Merryn Plug-Berndt
HRCAV Coordinator: Ali Kirkman
General Committee: Amelia Greenfield Lynn Greenfield Louisa Berndt Chantelle Hunter
SFDC is run from Murray Town Oval.
Murray Town is located in the Southern Flinders Ranges, 12 km south of
Melrose.
In September we had another Official EA / HRCAV Jackpot competition, with
good entries in most levels, although unfortunately there was only one
competitor riding in Official classes - and two riding in the HRCAV Official
Jackpot.
We were very fortunate to have Jen Gilligan judge for us - it is always great to
have a new person giving insight to our members, especially someone of
Jen’s experience.
The Southern Flinders Dressage Club AGM immediately followed the
competition.
- PRESIDENT: again our President is Trudy Mudge, who has done a great
job this year, in very trying times.
- SECRETARY: our Secretary is now Ali Kirkman, who is returning after a
year’s break.
- TREASURER: our Treasurer is once more Merryn Plug Berndt, who does a
great job for our Club.
Due to Covid 19 and restrictions on presentations at competitions, we have
decided to have a Presentation Night / Christmas wind-up evening at the
North Star Hotel in Melrose. On that night we will present the winners of our
Dressage Winter Series (which was completed at the last competition,) our
Club Championships and Show Jumping Series (which will both be finalised in
October) and our Annual Hi-Point Award. If this is a successful evening it may
even become a regular part of our Calendar.
We are ever grateful to the Murray Town Progress Association
for allowing us the use of their excellent grounds - which include
sheds, kitchen and camping facilities.
Adelaide Hills Dressage Club
PRESIDENT: Wendy Brown 8388 8105 [email protected] VICE PRESIDENT: Cathy Kluske 0400 289 481 [email protected] SECRETARY / TREASURER: Sally Wells 0429 190 653 [email protected] DRAW SECRETARY: Cathy Kluske 0400 289 481 [email protected] PENCILLER COORDINATOR: Emily Kemp 0402 766 487 COMMITTEE MEMBERS Jo Cullen 8536 0082 Camille Houston 0403 802 738 Vicki Clark 0411 969 679 Janene Clark 0417 860 089 Leslie Price 0419 861 435 Mel Johnson 0428 187 566 Wendy Stephenson (Abrahart) 0401 710 419 Jane Brown PATRONESS Mrs Erica Taylor LIFE MEMBERS Mr Bernie Biggs Mrs Wendy Brown Mrs Penny Heighes Mrs Nancy Gower (dec) Mr Peter Fawcett (dec) Mrs Judy Brooks Ms Jane Richards Mr Noel Vears Ms Ann Kitto (dec)
www.ahdc.net.au
Or find us on Facebook AHDC competitions can now be entered via
Nominate: www.nominate.com.au
late entries now require additional fees
draw questions? TEXT Cathy: 0400 289 481 (not
between 8 am and 4 pm weekdays)
questions about how to enter on Nominate: Sally: TEXT 0429 190 653 or
President’s Report
Hi everyone: It is great to be able to function again with Competitions and our entries have been very encouraging. September was a beautiful day and fun for the Golden Oldies: a special thanks to Rosemary Castle for organizing the wonderful food and prizes and to Jo Lloyd for the wine contribution. Also thanks to Liz Duncan for her expertise in judging that event. Profits made go to the Lindy Wright Memorial Foundation. The October weekend, although not being our usual Spring Festival, should be very productive. The Saturday is a Protocol day and there are lots of prizes from Horseland Mt Barker for the Extravaganza on Sunday’s Official Competition. Horseland Mt Barker have again most generously donated vouchers and rosettes for the Club Champs in November. See the advertisement over the page detailing a special "Penny Stewart Memorial " Trophy Award as well. This will be an annual Perpetual Trophy Presentation but next year will be presented at the Spring Dressage Festival. Other generous Sponsors will be named when arrangements are finalised. A big thank you to Vicki Clark for her time spent applying for an Alexandrina Council Reactivation Grant. If successful this will allow us to contribute to the cost of replacing the guttering on the stable blocks. Kaye Platt was successful in her bid for $1,000 for the Management Committee to make the final payment for this year’s water allocation license. We are very grateful to the Alexandrina Council for this assistance. How quickly the year is flying by. Let's hope we all stay safe and well from the dreaded C19.
Wendy Brown
AHDC President
AHDC CLOSED RESTRICTED CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS - 8 November 2020
Open to AHDC Members Only AHDC Membership MUST be current as at midnight 11 October 2020
Members who join after 11 October may compete but will not be eligible for placings or prizes Day Memberships will not be eligible for placings or prizes.
Our Major Sponsor is HORSELAND MT BARKER with other prizes donated by Plum Tack and Jane Brown. There are rosettes to 6th place and rugs for Champions (Prep to Advanced in Open Classes). A special "Penny Stewart Memorial Trophy" will be awarded to the combination with the highest percentage mark out of classes Elementary to Advanced. This will be an annual Perpetual Trophy (with a keepsake trophy) which in the future will apply to the Spring Festival but as we are not holding that event this year due to Covid 19 restrictions, Mark Stewart will make the Presentation at our Club Championships. The above protocol will determine the winner. See details of entries in the Diary dates above and enter via Nominate.
Please Support The Generous Sponsors
of our 2019 Spring Festival:
HORSELAND MOUNT BARKER -
our 2019 Spring Festival Elite Sponsor
Aralene Equine
Back On Track
Battunga Physiotherapy
Birds In Our Hands - Sheila & Phil Lewis
Echunga Mechanical Plus
Enmore Park Dressage
Equine Inner Health
Equine Veterinary First Aid
Equissage
Farm Gate Services
Horsemate Bedding
Jane Brown
Lake Breeze Wines
Laucke Flour Mills
Living Horse Tails
Maidments Meat Service
Meadows Veterinary Centre
Mighty Farm Equine Supplies
Mount Barker Chiropractic
Net Me In
OCED Saddlery
Paul Snape - Farrier
Penny Stewart Graphic Design
Plum Tack
Prydes Easy Feed
Shield Insurance Brokers Mt Barker
Silent Voices Animal Communication
The Float Centre
WOW Saddles
2020 Diary Dates
November - Closed Restricted Club Championships Membership MUST be current as at midnight 11 October 2020. Members who join after 11 October may compete but will not be eligible for placings or prizes. Day Memberships will not be eligible for placings or prizes.
• Tests: Prep A, Prep C, Prelim to Advanced Bs and Cs
• Entries close Monday 26 October
Competitors please note: There will be a Presentation of prizes, Champion rugs and rosettes plus the Penny Stewart Memorial Award at the end of the day at our November Club Championships.
13 December - Competitive, Participant, Closed Unrestricted
• Tests: Prep A, Prep C, Prelim to Advanced As and Bs
• Entries close Monday 30 November
2021 Diary Dates
10 January - Competitive, Participant, Closed Unrestricted, Young Horse
• Tests: Prep A, Prep C, Prelim to Advanced As and Bs
• Entries close Monday 28 December 14 February - Closed Unrestricted, Combined Training
• Tests: TBA
• Entries close Monday 1 February 14 March - Competitive, Participant, Closed Unrestricted
• Tests: Prep A, Prep C, Prelim to Advanced As and Bs
• B tests Preliminary to Medium for Interschool riders
• Entries close Monday 1 March 10 April (Saturday)- Protocol, Closed Unrestricted
• Tests: Prep A, Prep C, Prelim to Advanced Bs and Cs
• Entries close Monday 29 March 11 April (Sunday) - Competitive, Participant, Closed Unrestricted
• Tests: Prep A, Prep C, Prelim to Advanced Bs and Cs
• Entries close Monday 29 March
CLARE VALLEY DRESSAGE CLUB
NEWS
We have been a little quieter over the last two months due to some very welcome rain which forced the cancellation of our monthly Ruth Clinic. The rain has been a blessing for our oval which is looking fantastic and was terrific to ride on during our August competition. Our August competition saw Judge Michelle Lally providing riders with both encouraging and helpful comments. We had 10 riders competing in Prep to Novice tests. The Live Scoring system again worked well and the Club is looking into purchasing our own tablets. On September 13th we welcomed Ruth Schneeberger back for our monthly clinic at Andrew Boylan’s property. Our members are enjoying riding under the expert guidance of Ruth, with all riders and horses showing improvement and development. If you would like a lesson with Ruth please visit our “Ruth Schneeberger Clinics Clare” Facebook Page On October the 11th we are very excited to be hosting our first Dressage and Unofficial Showjumping competition day. We will be offering jumping rounds from 30 cms to 1 metre and we are looking forward to seeing some of our dancing horses using their talent in the Showjumping arena. Please see the flyer for further details. Entries can be made via Nominate. CVDC is growing and we are currently working with the Clare Horse and Pony Club to explore purchasing a shed to store our equipment and provide us with a designated Club and Member area. Watch this space for further details.
Club Calendar
2020 9th August: Closed Unrestricted Competition 13th September: Ruth Schneeberger Clinic 11th October: Closed Unrestricted Competition &
Unofficial Showjumping Day 8th November: Competitive/Participant/CUR Competition 13th December : Closed Unrestricted Competition,
Freestyles. *Christmas Dress can be worn*
2021 10th January: Lucy Williams Clinic 14th February: Competitive/Participant/CUR Competition 13th March: Closed Unrestricted Competition 11th April: Closed Unrestricted Competition 1st May: Lucy Williams Clinic 2nd May: Competitive/Participant/CUR Competition 6th June: Closed Unrestricted Competition
CVDC warmly welcomes all levels of riders. We aim to encourage and support our riders achieve their goals in a friendly environment. If you would like to join our Club, head over to Nominate, enter the Clubs area and look for Clare Valley Dressage Club. Membership for the reminder of the year is just $20. This is a reduced rate due to Covid 19. Our calendar year will end at the end of December. We also have a Facebook page: “Clare Valley Dressage Club Members and Competitors”
https://www.facebook.com/groups/242313176341276/ Contact :Alex Chapman 0408728264 Jane Wetherall 0438816712
Kim Zohs 0438367082
CLARE VALLEY DRESSAGE CLUB
CLARE VALLEY DRESSAGE CLUB
11th October 2020, Dressage and Show Jumping Competition Entries Open via Nominate
Entries Close: 4th October, 2020
DRESSAGE: Start time - 8.30 am (TBC) Tests on Offer: Preparatory C & D Preliminary A & C Novice A & C Elementary A & C Higher tests available on request. Para tests are also available. Price per test $25 (member discounts apply)
This is a Closed Unrestricted competition. All riders must be members of EA or CVDC to compete $20 memberships are available via Nominate (Clubs area) - search for Clare Valley Dressage Club
Contact for Dressage: Kim Zohs 0438 367 082 Contact for Jumping: Deb Scammell 0407 790 622
UNOFFICIAL SHOWJUMPING Start time: Approximately 12 noon
(TBC dependant on numbers) Maximum 3 rounds per rider and horse combination
Height Classes: 30 cm 45 cm 60 cm 75 cm 90 cm 1.0 m
$5 per class.
Ribbons to 3rd SNR and JNR (18 yrs & Under)
Come and join us for a fun day of dressage and jumping
From The Committee
Mt Crawford Dressage Club UPCOMING EVENTS
2020 Competitions
Oct 24th: HOTY Comp/CUR
Nov 14th: HOTY Comp/CUR
Day 1 of Trophy Challenge
sponsored by HorsemedSA Hills
Nov 28th: HOTY Comp / CUR
Day 2 of Trophy Challenge
sponsored by Horseland Mt Barker
Dec 12th: Under Lights CUR /
Freestyle, Prix Caprilli & Pairs tests
2021 Competitions
Jan 16: Competitive / Small Tour /
YH / CUR
Feb 27: Dawn and Dusk
Training Days
2020 Competitions
Oct 17th - Anne Smith
All Entries via Nominate
It seems that no sooner did Dressage start up again after COVID
cancellations ... we took our customary Winter break in August. Some
consideration was given to running a competition but the grounds were
deemed too wet. However we have a full programme of competition and
training opportunities planned for the remainder of the year.
A large number of entries were
received for our Charity Day this
month, supporting Adelaide Hills
Koala Rescue. We felt that this was
the best charity to support in light of
the devastating fires at the
beginning of the year. The colours
were green and gold We had some
very creative entries joining the
colour parade. Judging was not easy this year for our Secretary Tina Grech,
with prizes donated by Hobby Horse. All
participants scored a Caramello koala,
giving riders that extra energy boost for
their afternoon rides.
Hobby Horse had a store selling horse
and rider apparel and horse care
products, with a percentage of the sales
being donated to the Charity.
We now have a dedicated Horse First
Aid Kit, very kindly donated by the
Equine Health and Performance Centre at Roseworthy. Our sincere thanks
to their generosity, although we hope we never have to use it.
After some issues with the PA system on two occasions this year we now
have a new one. Barossa Valley Sound and Vision gave us a very good deal
on the purchase price, which was very much appreciated. Please remember
to support those who support your Club.
We have a few competitions coming up in close succession as
we count down towards Christmas. We have a HOTY event in
October with our AGM being run at the conclusion of the day's
competition. In November we are hosting the Dressage SA
Trophy Challenge over two Saturdays and we round up the
year with a CUR Twilight Competition under lights in
December.
Happy Riding and we will see you out there.
MCDC Committee
Jane Bush (Patron)
Chris Hill
Lily McKenzie-Smith
Bill Henderson
Veronica Hannam
President: Veronica Hannam
0414 508 783
Vice Pres.: Caroline Dear
Treasurer: Craig Hannam
Secretary: Tina Grech
Alice Mills
Chris Kelly
Jacquie Selles
Julie Hobson
Kaitlin Petney
Kass Dalitz
Kate Rumbold
Samantha Coleshill
Via Facebook:
Mt Crawford Dressage Club
Email address:
Postal Address:
PO Box 568
Birdwood SA 5234
Web Address:
mtcrawforddressage.com.au
CONTACT US
19/20 COMMITTEE
Training Days
Major Events
Policies & Procedures
Strategic Planning
LIFE MEMBERS
SUB-COMMITTEES
Upcoming Competitions
October 24 - Competitive HOTY Event with CUR classes.
Closing date: Wednesday 7/10/20
November 14 & 28 - Trophy Challenge (HOTY).
Early Closing date: Saturday 24/10
COVID 19 has meant that were are unable to run our State
Championships. But don’t despair: in a unique first for SA we will be
running a State Trophy Challenge. A competition designed to find the
State’s best combination at each level from Preliminary to FEI.
The winner of each level will have their name engraved on the SA State
Dressage Perpetual Trophies for 2020. All combinations (Youth, Pony,
AOR and Open) will compete together for the chance to have their
name on the Trophy. There will also be a separate Award for the
highest placed AOR, Youth and Pony at each level.
The HorsemedSA Hills section of the Challenge
on Saturday 14 November will be the Novice,
Medium and Small Tour component of the
Challenge.
The remaining competitive classes and Young Horse will be conducted
at the Horseland Mt Barker section of the Challenge on Saturday
November 28. We would like to thank these sponsors for
supporting this event.
The Trophies that are on offer are:
Preliminary Trophy - Equestrian SA Champion Trophy
Novice Trophy - Equestrian SA Champion Trophy
Parkfield Float Repairs Elementary Champion Trophy
Wendts Medium Champion Trophy
Eyre Peninsula Dressage Club Advanced Champion Trophy
Prix St George - Marian Malecki Perpetual Trophy
Intermediate 1 - South Australian Dressage Association Trophy
Intermediate 11 - Equestrian SA Trophy
Grand Prix - Equestrian SA Trophy
Youth Rider Novice - Wyebo Skylark Memorial Trophy
Youth Rider Elementary - Jackman Treloar Perpetual Trophy
There will also be CUR competitions available on both
days of the Trophy Challenge.
Nov 14 CUR Competition - closes 24/10/20
Nov 28 CUR Competition - closes 12/11/20
We will finish the year on Dec 12th with an under-
lights CUR Competition with Freestyle tests, Pairs and
Prix Caprilli.
Training Days Our September training day was with the ever-
popular Lucy Williams with the day selling out in
under 24 hours! We managed to arrange some
fantastic weather and participants were able to get
out and enjoy some good sunshine with their horses.
It was nice to see a good mix of horses and riders
with some members taking the opportunity to bring
along some ‘greenies’ to get a bit of exposure in the
stress free environment.
Lucy is always a great motivator and explains the
biomechanics of riding in ways that everyone can
understand. We had a great blend of both poles
and flatwork and there really was something for
everyone! We look forward to having Lucy back in
2021!
We also have some more exciting Training Days
coming up for the rest of the year. In October we
are hosting the ever popular Anne Smith and we
are also hoping to secure Dayle Flynn in November.
Given that it is going to be a really busy end to the
year at MCDC, we probably won’t hold a Training
Day in December. However the Training Day Sub-
Committee are already busy planning for 2021 and
we hope to have some new instructors as well as
our very popular current ones.
CLUB EMAIL ADDRESS [email protected]
CLUB WEBSITE dressageclubofsa.weebly.com
NON-EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN / PATRON Peter Oborn
VICE PRESIDENT Anne Raymond
SECRETARY Irene Condon
TREASURER Kate Raymond
COMMITTEE Helen Whittle (Clubs Representative) Madelyn Duckmanton Viv Bretherton Nikki Nardelli Amanda Evins
LIFE MEMBERS Pat Roberts Peter Oborn Natalie Chisolm
Dressage Club of SA Committee
HORSELAND Adelaide embroidered saddlecloths will be presented to the winners of each award.
DCSA SENIOR DRESSAGE HORSE & RIDER OF THE YEAR
Amanda Evins 70 Lisa Ashby 32 Marcia Burnett 27 Elise Spark 24 Kate Raymond 22 Natasha Cockburn 20 Samantha Marold 18 Chloe Gass 15 Jessica Allan 12 Samantha Marold 12 Andrea Whitford 12 Helen Whittle 10 Cristy Patterson 9
DCSA DRESSAGE PONY & RIDER OF THE YEAR
Sarah Tickner 42 Melanie Sabeeney 24
DCSA YOUTH RIDER OF THE YEAR
Ella Brechin 38 Sinclair Conroy 26 Belle Fotheringham 26
Dressage Club of SA 2020 Leaderboard
Horse Rider Class Place DR%
BLOOMFIELD MARLEENA Samantha Marold Prep Test E 1 69.211
KOLBEACH MISS DAISY Jennifer Davenport Prep Test E PONY 1 66.053
DANILO Ashlee Rayner Unrestricted Prelim 1A 1 68.2
SEA SPRITE Judith Newton Unrestricted Prelim 1A 2 62.8
DANILO Ashlee Rayner Unrestricted Prelim 1B 1 68.214
SEA SPRITE Judith Newton Unrestricted Prelim 1B 2 61.25
JACQUES BORDEAUX Marcia Burnett Unrestricted Prelim 1B 3 58.571
BLAZE Lemara Edwards Unrestricted Novice 2A 1 61.25
BLAZE Lemara Edwards Unrestricted Novice 2B 1 59.412
JACQUES BORDEAUX Marcia Burnett Unrestricted Novice 2B 2 56.765
NEW WORLD ROLLS ROYCE Jaimie Stichel Unrestricted Elem 3A 1 68.611
NEW WORLD ROLLS ROYCE Jaimie Stichel Restricted Medium 4A 1 66.528
MACARTHUR DAREDEVIL Heather Currie Prelim 1A 1 70.9
FERNANDA TORRES GPF Kate Raymond Prelim 1A 2 70.8
HEART OF A LION Jaimie Stichel Prelim 1A 3 66.6
CAPTIVATING BHI Maddison Maitland Prelim 1A 4 65
RIVINGTON BUBBLING OVER Maison Hunt Prelim 1A Youth 1 64.2
KOLBEACH HOLLYS STERLING Isabelle Ker Prelim 1A PONY 1 67.8
CP TRISTAN Ruth Thompson Prelim 1A PONY 2 63.8
LEEARA PARK ROYAL JESTER Louisa Smith Prelim 1A PONY 3 62.6
MACARTHUR DAREDEVIL Heather Currie Prelim 1B 1 72.589
FERNANDA TORRES GPF Kate Raymond Prelim 1B 2 64.464
CAPTIVATING BHI Maddison Maitland Prelim 1B 2 64.464
DON GRACE Sarah Wilkinson Prelim 1B 4 62.946
HEART OF A LION Jaimie Stichel Prelim 1B 5 62.321
RIVINGTON BUBBLING OVER Maison Hunt Prelim 1B Youth 1 66.429
KOLBEACH HOLLYS STERLING Isabelle Ker Prelim 1B PONY 1 65.357
CP TRISTAN Ruth Thompson Prelim 1B PONY 2 64.911
LEEARA PARK ROYAL JESTER Louisa Smith Prelim 1B PONY 3 62.589
LIGHT MY FIRE BHI Steph Hann Novice 2A 1 75.893
SLM MASTERMIND Joann Lloyd Novice 2A 2 64.643
DON GRACE Sarah Wilkinson Novice 2A 3 60.982
LIGHT MY FIRE BHI Steph Hann Novice 2B 1 76.618
SLM MASTERMIND Joann Lloyd Novice 2B 2 64.853
ROXLEIGH FREDERICA Charlotte Hunt Elem 3A 1 70.556
NEW WORLD DIVINE Lisa Ashby Elem 3A 2 64.236
CHRISTOS Cheryl Hatswell Elem 3A 3 63.264
JAZDAN FIREBALL Ria Grivell Elem 3A 4 61.458
WEST SIDE VISION Claire Nitschke Elem 3A 5 61.25
DCSA Indoor Classic@Danson 30 August 2020
DCSA Indoor Classic@Danson 30 August 2020
Horse Rider Class Place DR%
ROXLEIGH FREDERICA Charlotte Hunt Elem 3B 1 67.375
JAZDAN FIREBALL Ria Grivell Elem 3B 2 66.563
NEW WORLD DIVINE Lisa Ashby Elem 3B 3 64.813
CHRISTOS Cheryl Hatswell Elem 3B 4 63.938
WEST SIDE VISION Claire Nitschke Elem 3B 5 58.625
STORM IN A TEA CUP Jessie Smith Elem 3B PONY 1 55.5
SWAN SONG Fiona Guthrie Medium 4A 1 69.028
DANSON DYNAMITE Cristy Patterson Medium 4A 2 63.819
DANSON DEITY Megan Evans Medium 4A 3 63.333
VOICES W Alanna Richards Medium 4A 4 62.917
ROMANCE DANCE Belinda Lindh Medium 4A 5 61.875
COLDSTREAM ULYSSES Natasha Cockburn Medium 4A 6 61.319
SYNERGY Ruby Allen Medium 4A 7 61.181
STORM IN A TEA CUP Jessie Smith Medium 4A PONY 1 59.583
SWAN SONG Fiona Guthrie Medium 4B 1 67.568
SYNERGY Ruby Allen Medium 4B 2 63.851
DANSON DYNAMITE Cristy Patterson Medium 4B 3 62.973
DANSON DEITY Megan Evans Medium 4B 4 59.797
COLDSTREAM ULYSSES Natasha Cockburn Medium 4B 5 58.243
VOICES W Alanna Richards Medium 4B 6 56.216
TASSAS TABOO Claire Nitschke Medium 4B PONY 1 53.514
COURTLANDS CADMAN Kate Kyros Advanced 5A Jun 1 67.632
WINMALLEE DE NISHA Amanda Evins Advanced 5A 1 63.224
GAINSBOROUGH DONNER CIENA Jacqueline Lang Advanced 5A 2 58.026
WINMALLEE DE NISHA Amanda Evins Advanced 5B 1 61.149
GAINSBOROUGH DONNER CIENA Jacqueline Lang Advanced 5B 2 60.541
ROXLEIGH FITZWILLIAM Tiffany Harding Advanced 5B 3 59.662
CHIRON MACCHIATO Melissa Gorton Advanced 5B 4 59.054
COURTLANDS CADMAN Kate Kyros Advanced 5B Jun 1 67.162
ARMAS CALABRES Heather Currie Prix St Georges 1 66.029
FOREVER ROYAL Lorraine Wohling Prix St Georges 2 62.941
CHIRON MACCHIATO Melissa Gorton Prix St Georges 3 58.897
ROXLEIGH FITZWILLIAM Tiffany Harding Prix St Georges 4 57.868
AKIRAH AKEBONO Lisa Finn Prix St Georges 5 55.441
FOREVER ROYAL Lorraine Wohling Intermediate I 1 65.809
ARMAS CALABRES Heather Currie Intermediate I 2 64.265
AKIRAH AKEBONO Lisa Finn Intermediate I 3 55.956
JURRE FAN E GAESTDYK Tyson Zoontjens Intermediate A 1 59.853
WELFANDANGO Denise Rofe Grand Prix 1 59.022
Our Horseland Adelaide Indoor Classic in August was not exactly blessed with perfect weather, but the enthusiastic crowd of Dressage fans who came and watched, shopped, chatted and caught up with friends was truly fabulous to see. Some beautiful combinations were judged by our Judges’ panel of Barrie Stratton, Helen Whittle, Pat Hutchens, Graeme Rodda, Rosemary Castle and Shelley Arnold. Great entries of over 100 tests made for some challenges and our very small band of Committee volunteers pulled together to bring the riders and their support teams a Show with a super atmosphere at the beautiful Danson Equestrian Centre. Covid Marshalls and safe practices continue to be in place and our Covid Plan is regularly updated by the SA Government. Please continue to keep SA safe and healthy. Thank you as always to Danson’s owner Heather Currie and her team, who always make sure the property is at its best. If there is anyone out there who would love to help at our Shows, there is no need to be on the formal Committee. Please just put your hand up and we will welcome you warmly and give you a job! The Unofficial arena had a super atmosphere with Shelley and her penciller Jane Berry keeping the competitors ticking along happily all morning. There was an award for the Best Presented Combination and a Harmony Award for harmony between horse and rider. These awards were such positive additions to the Show, with Horseland Adelaide caps being presented to the winners. A mini Trade Village with the beautiful stores of Arena Equestrian, Vivarchie Equestrian and Little Equine Co was set up in the Indoor arena and added to the atmosphere, with lots of shopping bags seen in hands! We hope you all had a fabulous day! The Pencillers and Stewards who put up their hands, some at the at the very last minute, were fantastic and we are very grateful that you gave up your Sunday to be Officials. Again, we welcome anyone who is interested in pencilling, especially riders who can use the experience to learn what the Judges are looking for. Our sincere thanks go to everyone who supported us by purchasing tickets in the raffle to raise funds for the Letitia Linke Foundation in support of Ovarian Cancer Research. We are honored to gift the income from the raffle to this very worthy foundation, given the high number of women who compete in equestrian sport. We are also very grateful to the businesses who gave prizes
Dressage Club of SA Committee Report
for the raffle – you are all amazing! Congratulations to the lucky winners! By the time Moving Forward is out, our September show will have been conducted and we will be planning for our December event. We altered the date so as not to clash with Mt Crawford Dressage Club and therefore stretch the riders’ and Judges’ commitments too far in the same weekend. Series 4 in our “Ask the Judge with Barrie Stratton” is online on our Facebook page and the questions keep rolling in – they are anonymous so please keep them coming and don’t be afraid to ask anything! We really appreciate Barrie taking the time to do this for our rider community. Our 2021 calendar is set and all our Shows will be conducted at Danson Equestrian Centre as our home base for competitions. We have also scheduled some online Critique Shows to keep riders in tune for the higher levels as the year progresses. As always, we will continue to make improvements to our Shows and look forward to having the continued support from riders who just love to come and compete. We are endeavoring to bring an uplifting and friendly atmosphere to Dressage competition and appreciate the positive feedback that we are receiving. Keep safe and stay well.
Anne Raymond
on behalf of DCSA
2020 / 2021 Committee
President:
Kristy Boord 0417 361 269 [email protected] Vice-President:
Lisa Hurrell 0437 119 929 Minute Secretary : Trudi Hodge [email protected] Treasurer:
Linda Archer 0427 208 180 [email protected] Committee
Natalie Roberts Sue Jones Helen Possingham Amanda Harrold Kris Hancock Ann Dodd
Thank You We are extremely fortunate to receive some funding from the SA Government, Office of Recreation, Sport and Racing via the ESA Dressage Judges’ Subcommittee to enable us to run a Protocol Day and workshop for South East SA Riders and Judges. Barrie Stratton has agreed to be the facilitator for current and prospective Judges to observe and participate in a lunchtime workshop. Thank you to the Government and ESA Dressage Committee, especially Liz Duncan and Barrie Stratton.
Sadness We are sad for all our Victorian members who due to Covid-19 restrictions are unable to participate at our Club. We know there were a few of you who were looking forward to beginning the Judging journey.
Looking forward to Our first competition, albeit an Unofficial one. A good amount of entries have been received at all levels up to Medium. It’s good to see the momentum returning.
Covid-19 requirements When the call went out for Covid Marshalls, the majority of the Committee put their hands up. So the Club is well positioned to carry out its responsibility for this new requirement.
Affiliations: EA / HRCAV Member Horse SA
Mid South East Dressage Club
Committee Chatter
The next Committee Meeting will be held on Wednesday the 7th October 2020. Should you have any requests or ideas, please contact: [email protected]
Activities planning is on the way for October Club Day - Sunday 25th 2020 November Club day: 22 November 2020 is on the drawing board as a fun end of year celebration. It is
planned to take the form of a Novelty dressage competition, with maybe Freestyles to music, fancy dress and / or a two-up test competition. Are you intrigued? Watch this space for final details.
We are developing a plan to support our major sponsor Radis Estate Wines who missed out on our planned support this year for obvious reasons. The Committee is hoping to put together an order form for their wines as a Christmas gift opportunity.
The January Extravaganza plans are developing with a suggested mirror image plan to help our Victorian members. If border restrictions are still present, we will have the Victorian Instructors who have been engaged from Victoria to instruct at a suitable venue in Victoria and the South Australian Instructors will be used at the South Australian venue. We love the way we can all adapt to changing times.
MSEDC is part way through becoming a Star Club. What is a STARCLUB, I hear you ask. A STARCLUB
Recognition Program was introduced in 2015 which allows Clubs to be better recognized by the
Government and other organizations that value the role a well-run Club can play. The STARCLUB Club
Development Program has been designed for use by sport and active recreation Clubs of all sizes. The
Committee is currently investigating resources they may be able to utilize.
SEPTEMBER
26 27
Protocol Day Unofficial Competition
Barry Stratton A Level Judge attending Venue TBA
OCTOBER
25 To be decided
NOVEMBER
22 A Fun Club Competition
DECEMBER Christmas Break
JANUARY
25 - 26 Extravaganza Training and Lectures
February
27 - 28 Lucindale Show dressage
2020 / 21 Calendar
https://www.msedc.org.au
EMERGING FROM ISO!!!!!
The story of a Golden Horse and a Golden Partnership
Duart Rise Bradman Born 9/11/2008 Dam: Northern Chiffon, Sire: Byalee Briar (imp)
Bred and owned by Natalie Roberts from her Advanced competition mare, it was an exciting day when the Golden Child hit the ground. WOW!!! Gold, black points and four white socks - what an amazing start. It was hard for Nat to wait through the growing years to get him out and about. Nat started him and gave him all his training. There were many anxious times with his big personality often getting him into trouble - he was not really one for looking after himself. So big and gorky as a baby, it earned him the stable name of Flee: an oxymoron because he was so big. He amused everyone with his ability to undress himself and lay down and snooze anywhere, even at the busiest of competition grounds like the Werribee State Championships. 2012: Flee won the 4yo Young Horse class at Southern Vales Dressage Club to qualify for Dressage With The Stars. While competing in his class he received a bad knock from a misbehaving horse in his group and was injured so he didn’t finish his round. He had about 12 months off, then returned at the end of 2014 and was prepared for a long list of successes despite the lack of nearby competitions to go to. 2015: he won the South Eastern Dressage Associate Preliminary Championship and won one of his Preliminary tests at the SA State
Championships. He also won the SA Country Championship “Open Preliminary Champion”. 2016: he competed at the SA Spring Championships, Victoria’s Boneo Park and the Victorian Dressage Festival at Novice and Elementary with notable placings along the way 2017: in the Miles Hay Country Classic he was 2nd in the Medium and won the Elementary. At the SA State Championships he obtained Medium level placings of 7th and 5th. 2018 / 19: he started Advanced with several wins at Southern Vales Dressage Club and Lucindale AH&P Society Dressage, with a 3rd in the Medium 4C at the SA State Championships. 2019: he placed 1st in the Advanced at Wimmera Equestrian Club, 2nd in the Advanced at the SA Country Championships, placed in Medium 2nd and 3rd at the SA Spring Championships and had wins at Medium and Advanced levels at the Wimmera Equestrian Clubs Country Classic. April 2019: Flee had his first Prix St George start and a win in the Advanced at Mt Crawford. Duart Rise Bradman has been awarded the Equestrian Australia South Australian Gold medal for Preliminary, Silver for Novice, Bronze for Elementary and Medium, and Silver for Advanced. What an achievement! Then the devastating news in March 2020 when although he was soldiering on with his work, Nat felt things didn't seem quite right even though it was hard to pick. All credit to Nat, who kept exploring to make sure he was right but alas after fooling vets for some time the diagnosis was finally arrived at and Flee the Golden Child with the big personality was … retired due to ringbone. A promising, wonderful career and partnership was cut short. These times are sent to test even the toughest competitor. It was so heart-breaking.
No more will we be able to watch this lovely moving, soft, harmonious combination, showing the correct way of development through the levels. Thank you Nat and Duart Rise Bradman, from all of us who have admired you both. Good luck Nat in looking for a new partner: it’s a very big 17hh frame of personality to fill and to Flee we wish you many summers and abundant spring grasses in retirement.
Enjoy your retirement, Flee. We are sure you will continue to amuse Nat even in the paddock with your little herd of mates.
