Dressage NZ Bulletin Issue 47 November 2020

Issue 47 | November 2020

FEI DRESSAGE WORLD CHALLENGE Preview of Bates National Dressage Championships NATIONAL NEWS AND RESULTS

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FROM THE EDITOR WELCOME TO ISSUE FORTY SEVEN OF THE DRESSAGE NZ BULLETIN

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ith the national championships just a few days away it is very reassuring that the rather gloomy predictions of the decreased participation that our sport would face post COVID-19 lockdowns have not proven to be the reality. In fact, many shows held since the beginning of the new season under level 1 Covid conditions have experienced higher than normal entries. The good news sport wide is that this is not just evident in the dressage discipline but also being experienced by many jumping and eventing shows too.

We have also had reports that everyone is in fine spirits and pleased to be back doing what they love to do. We congratulate Sally Linton for being the first up ESNZ Game Changer. By her own admission Sally did not realize the big impact her seemingly small conversation of encouragement had on another rider. So, remember sometimes it’s the little things that you can do for your fellow riders that can have the biggest impact. This is the culture that the Change the Rein program is intended to promote. Let’s try and remember that in everything we do and say, wherever we do and say it.

This month we farewell Jude Nickolls as South Island Riders Representative. Jude has been a wonderful advocate for southern riders, and we thank her for the positive way in which she undertook the role she undertook the role and her considered and valued input into national committee meetings.

This issue is full of news from around the country and across the globe.

We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoy bringing it to you. Next month after an eight month delay we will know who our 2020 national champions are. But everyone who competes must take credit for pushing these champions across the line.

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PATIENCE & PERSEVERANCE ALLOWS NATIONAL CHAMPS TO GO AHEAD With less than a week to go to the start of the competition 233 horses and 185 riders are listed to line up at take two of the Bates 2020 National Dressage Championships from 19-22 November. The event also incorporates the Webb Equestrian Para Championships with ten riders across five grades vying for national titles

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ressage NZ acknowledges the ongoing support of Bates Saddles. The brand has been synonymous with the event across 22 years and three venues.

join us in Taupo we hope you will enjoy the talent displayed and the wonderful hospitality of Dressage New Zealand at these prestigious Championships.

Ron Bates, Managing Director of Bates Saddles had this to say “Bates Saddles are delighted to celebrate the 22nd year of our relationship with Dressage New Zealand, in association with our distributor Weatherbeeta New Zealand. We have a well-established relationship with New Zealand Dressage riders and are thrilled to be celebrating 22 years of support for this wonderful event.

Dressage NZ is extremely grateful for the support of all event supporting sponsors, national series sponsors, Pub Charity and the Lion Foundation in what has proved to be a particularly challenging year across the business and sport sectors.

Thank you.

We are very excited about the launch of our new Dressage model, the Artiste. It has had a tremendous response both globally and here in New Zealand. The Artiste gives the rider a feel, much narrower and closer to any of our previous Dressage models. We would be delighted to see you at the Bates Saddle Stand, where we can take you through the features of the Artiste and even arrange a test ride, should you wish.”

I would personally like to take this opportunity to wish every horse and rider combination the best of luck and extend a very warm thanks to all of the officials and organisers, who together have worked tirelessly to ensure an event of this calibre.

Despite the challenging times that we all find ourselves in, I have no doubt that this event will match the Calibre of previous years.

For all of the spectators that will

It’s been a decade since the championships were held at Taupo and there is a level of excitement for their return. The indoor stadium and the Martin Collins NZ waxed fiber work in surface have been valuable additions to the center since the event was last held at this venue. A huge thanks to Martin Collins NZ for recently upgrading the work in arena ensuring our horses have optimum footing for their competition preparation.

There are some new trophies up for grabs this year. Julie and David Brougham Have donated the Vom Feinsten trophy for the winner of the Grand Prix class while young horse titles will be awarded in each age group with Matthews Hanoverians and Elite Equine recognizing the importance of the individual age groups and donating trophies for the champion four year old and five year old respectively while the longstanding Aztek Stud Trophy will be awarded to the champion six year old. There are twenty high quality

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entries contesting the young horse classes on Thursday 19th.

Seventeen entries will ensure a Grand Prix showcase beginning on Friday. Jody Hartstone & Whisper IV won back in 2010 - who will win this year? There are three other previous winners in the field - Julie Brougham, Vanessa Way and Wendi Williamson are all set to challenge but the exciting combination of Melissa Galloway and Windermere J'Obéi W are unbeaten on home turf in 2020.

Advanced level is particularly strong with 29 entries. This new level provides a solid training ground for the FEI small tour and we can expect to see the real effects of this next season.

An addition to this year’s event is the previously Covid cancelled Dressage NZ Awards presentations function which will be held in the upstairs stadium suite following the Grand Prix Freestyle on Saturday evening. The backbone of our sport organizers, the volunteers and officials, the Fair Play game changers and those have gone above and beyond spanning several decades will be acknowledged for their huge contribution at the same event is the riders who are dedicated to both performance and participation.

Entry to the event is free for spectators and limited tickets will be available for the Awards Function from the office at $20 each The timetable for the event can be found online here. https://www.nzequestrian.org.nz/disciplines/dressage/competition/bates-national-championships/

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS

KOKO QUALIFIES FOR WORLD BREEDING CHAMPIONSHIP FOR YOUNG HORSES A last-minute bid by Sarah Wilkinson to qualify her 5-year-old KWPN mare Koko for the FEI/WBFSH World Championship has become a successful reality. The event which was originally planned for earlier in the year was another Covid casualty, but is rescheduled for December and returns to Verden (GER) in conjunction with the Hanoverian Stud Book 8 | DRESSAGENZ BULLETIN NOVEMBER 2020

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SARAH WILKINSON REPORTS FROM THE UK

Sarah and Koko have hit UK soil with tremendous success in a somewhat chaotic year, the trip back to Germany will require regular testing for Covid and a 2 week quarantine on their return to the UK. Photos: Kevin Sparrow

“So far 2020 has been full of highs and lows with Corona putting a halt on some plans but we have made the most of it here while focusing on our training with Gareth Hughes and setting up a nice base. Between both Hello and Koko, we have had fourteen starts this year for twelve wins, one fourth place at a championship final, and an unfortunate elimination from an unlucky step out of the arena. If it weren’t for this we would have won the Nexgen Final - as frustrating as this was it was still a learning curve and we achieved great marks with a board of 9s none the less!

All scores have been in the mid-70s plus, barring our first test. It is exciting to see both Hello and Koko are proving to be seriously competitive horses here in the British scene!

As for Koko he is only five but shows so much promise for the future. So far his lowest score being 73% and five tests he has gained well over 80%.

The aim now is to start Hello at a Prix St Georges next month, while we train the Grand Prix work at home - which she is starting to really shine in! Speaking with Gareth he thinks a realistic goal is WEG 2022!

Koko boasts some impressive bloodlines. On the sire side, he is by Desperado (by Vivaldi who was by Crack C). His dam Brioleta O was by Johnson who is by Jazz.

Another exciting venture for the team this year has been taking on my own stable where my horses and I are based.

This enables us to expand and carry on training and competing from a very local base to so many show venues. With the sale of my beautiful young Apache gelding I have now acquired a gorgeous Johnson 3-year-old mare, who I think will be very promising!

I am lucky to have a UK ancestry visa as my grandparents were born here. That means I have a five-year visa which I can choose to turn into a residency at the end of the 5 years if I wish. This route allows me to make long term plans”

It is very exciting for New Zealand to be represented at Verden. Dressage NZ wishes Sarah and Koko all the very best for a successful show.

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NATIONAL NEWS

From left Helen Hughes-Keen and Andrea Raves present the Fetterman Trophy to Diane Wallace & KP Dexter

A COLLECTIVE TEAM EFFORT Story by Rosanne Rix Photos by Libby Law Photography

So it’s a wrap for the New Zealand leg of FEI Dressage World Challenge for 2020. It was the 40th time it has been held in New Zealand, having previously run under the international banners of the Haig and the Samsung, but more recently sponsored nationally by Livamol. Kerrin Beatson from Livamol truly engages with the event organisation throughout the months leading up to the competition and praised Dressage NZ for their efforts to work with the FEI to ensure the event could proceed despite the COVID-19 travel restrictions which prevented an international foreign judge officiating.

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Alix Campbell & Astek Robina

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his year the challenge was very ably co-hosted

by Dressage Wellington and Dressage New Zealand at Masterton’s Solway Showgrounds.

Dressage Wellington are a small committee, mostly made up of competing riders, so the necessary tasks are juggled among their riding commitments. The Wellington regional championships followed immediately after the challenge so for some of the team it was a long four days.

The New Zealand team was announced by the national selectors at the evening function following the horse inspection and there was much excitement as the four names were called out! In no particular order, the team announced was Chelsea Callaghan (Sisters II Etta J) Liz Hutson (Hapsburgh PSH), Louise Duncan (Northern Ivanthus) all from Wellington Area and Diane Wallace on her home bred KP Dexter (Marlborough). Team scores for the more difficult Prix St Georges and Intermediate I carry a coefficient, so it is an advantage for all countries in the zone to include this level of riders in their team. It was a huge thrill for the locals that Liz and Chelsea who are both members of the Dressage Wellington committee were on the team.

Trot up day was overcast with some drizzle, however that did not dampen the enthusiasm of the riders who presented in front of the

FEI veterinarian Amanda Illston and FEI Ground Jury Mura Love and Barbara Chalmers. Mura Is an FEI 3* judge and Barbara Chalmers NZ list A. One horse was put on hold but was accepted when represented. Assessing combinations for the best presented awards were well known judges, Helen HughesKeen, and Sue Hobson, the latter fresh from her election as ESNZ President. Both commented that all the horses and riders were beautifully presented however two combinations stood out. The winner in the senior group was Alix Campbell who made the trip all the way from Waitemata, and Taranaki’s Mikayla Wildermoth won the youth section rosette.

Sue and Helen kindly offered their time and expertise during this show to talk to riders after their tests if they wished, and they provided honest and positive feedback. They also encouraged all riders and supporters to sit by them in the marquee to watch the classes and discuss tests as they were performed. This was well supported, and from the questions I heard being asked, and the feedback given by Helen and Sue, a great deal of valuable information was imparted.

The new judging system for the FEI children’s tests, used for the first time at the 2020 European youth championships was used at this at this event. The judge at C judges

From left: TEAM NZL; Diane Wallace, Louise Duncan, Liz Hutson and Chelsea Callaghan

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NATIONAL NEWS Mother and Daughter duo Vaughn (R) and Bronwyn Cooper

oonly the technical performance and the judge on the long side assesses only the rider. The new system was clearly explained by Sue and Helen, as there was a little confusion from some riders about some of the marking.

Turning to the competition classes, the Exclusively Yours Youth 12-16 years was strongly contested and was the biggest class with ten riders. In a class seemingly dominated by chestnuts - six in all there were also two riders who had two mounts, Mikayla Wildermoth and Frankie Lawn.

Mikayla was a clear winner on just over 71% on Thumbellina II. Mikayla said she feels herself very lucky to have two horses as she got to practice her test twice as much! She has trained with Abbie Deken for five years and is very appreciative of her help. Rebecca Mobberley on the elegant Sayonara

Youth winner Mikayla Wildermoth & Thumbellina II

FE (by Salutation), scored 68.95 for 2nd place. Third was Frankie Lawn (Taranaki) on Kirkwood Greenlight with 67.72. Frankie had a challenging ride on her other mount, Rifesyde Firefly, but rode tactfully to complete her test.

Mikayla slotted into 4th place on Don Douglas CFH. A particularly delightful moment in this class was seeing Grace Purdie on Firebird Five spontaneously hugging her pony at the completion of her test.

The next class was the Aussie Equine Supplies Senior I Riders where eight combinations started.

This class was one of two to boast a mother and daughter combination - Vaughn and Bronwyn Cooper, (Hunterville) and this pair certainly kept it in the family finishing a very close 1st and 2nd - 71.89% for Vaughn with Bronwyn a mere hoofbeat behind on 71.84%. Perhaps the sponsors

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Chelsea Callaghan and Sisters II Etta J with Kerrin Beatson

NATIONAL NEWS Frankie Lawn & Kirkwood Greenlight

Liz Hutson and Hapsburg PSH

name was very apt as both horses are Australian bred. Vaughn said that Bronwyn put the pressure on with her mark and so she was excited to just edge in front. Both of them commented that they were thrilled to be competing in this special competition together but that getting such high marks as well as placing 1st and 2nd was an achievement they hadn’t dreamed of, saying it was something they will cherish forever. Cindy Wiffen, Santana MH (Hawke’s Bay), placed 3rd on 66.95, closely followed by Simone van der Plas and Andante (Wellington) on 66.48%.

The Quality Presentations Senior II class had three competitors and another mother and daughter combination - Frankie Webb and Louise Duncan. The winner in this class was Alix Campbell on Astek Robina finishing on 66.06%, with Louise and Wolkenstein BC close

behind on 2nd with 65.98%. Frankie and Artistry finished in 3rd on 62.98%. Winner Alix commented that she felt privileged to compete at the FEI Dressage World Challenge and despite being initially nervous said once she had finished her test she could not wipe the smile off her face.

The Syncroflex Ltd Prix St Georges Senior Riders class also had three combinations with the clear winner being Diane Wallace and KP Dexter on 68.97%. Diane had made the trek over the Cook Strait and was delighted with her win, saying she’d had a great time at the show and loves her boy for always trying hard, commenting also that he is a real sweetie. Diane was grateful for support from ESNZ sponsor for a ferry subsidy. Second place went to Kim Schwass and Sparks Will Fly on 65.95% and snapping at Sparky’s hooves for 3rd was Louise Duncan and Northern Ivanthus on 65.29%.

The Livamol Intermediate I was contested by two riders, and the victor was Chelsea Callaghan on her black Friesian cross, Sisters II Etta J on 66.91%. Liz Hutson and Hapsburg PSH finished runner up on 63.45%. Sadly for the other entrant, rider Kate Tobin, a serious injury to a young horse at home resulted in the late withdrawal of Bradgate Riot Act. This show was wonderfully supported by Kerrin Beatson and International Animal Health products, as well as the individual class sponsors. When the winners of each class were interviewed they all thanked the sponsors, and Dressage Wellington and Dressage NZ for putting on such a fabulous show.

The NZ team members all did us proud with some excellent percentages, and now we just have to wait for the other two countries scheduled to compete, China and Taipei in November and December.

Dressage NZ wishes to acknowledge the FEI for their ongoing administrative and financial support of this invaluable international development competition – in particular Andreina Wipraechtiger, Programmes Leader, FEI Solidarity.

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NEW FORMAT FOR JUDGING A POSITIVE COMPONENT Report by Sue Hobson

I ESNZ President Sue Hobson reports from the recent New Zealand league of the FEI World Dressage Challenge.

Photo: Libby Law Photography

t was a real pleasure for me to be able to attend WDC this year. The FEI gave us special permission to run the event with a home-based FEI judge as it was obviously not possible for us to bring in the usual FEI Foreign international judge to work with one of our A level judges.

I watched the Horse Inspection and was delighted with the way in which all competitors presented their horses and also the turnout. It was probably one of the best I have seen in recent years and everyone should be proud of themselves. The overall standard was excellent.

I then spent the competition day watching the classes and saw some really talented riding. Interestingly this year was the first year the FEI scoring system was slightly different. It was basically split into two separate areas of competence in some of the tests. The C judge was totally responsible to judge the “technical” way of going of each test whilst the judge at B was solely responsible to judge the “riding”. This riding component was split into five individual marks with some very specific directives as to what had to be judged. This did cause some scores to be quite different. This system was used for the first time in Europe but with four “technical” judges around the arena but with the one “rider” judge being at B.

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As you can imagine the scores were different between both technical and rider judges – in some respects a little like the Young Dressage judging system for 7YO horses where you have a Technical judge at C and two judges together on the side judging the young horse component. It is an excellent idea for us in New Zealand to utilise this type of judging at some of our events as it clearly encourages correct and effective riding. One of the directives that some judges I sat with were very impressed with the directives for Riders seat – one of which was “absorbing the horses movement” is shown. The four areas of rider marks were very specific for the judge to mark and a real feel of how the rider was influencing the horse. This was such a good directive and clearly how some riders received high marks when they rode so well. It is interesting to note also that when this judging methodology was used at the European Youth Championships earlier this year with very experienced FEI judges that the winning rider in the Individual Test scored 95% for rider section, but on average around 75% for technical.

Differences of 10% to 17% were not uncommon for other combinations.

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FEI DRESSAGE WORLD CHALLENGE RESULTS EXCLUSIVELY YOURS - YOUTH CHALLENGE (12-16YRS) Technical

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Mikayla Wildermoth

Thumbellina II

61.80%

80.25%

71.03%

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Rebecca Mobberley

Sayonara FE

65.40%

72.50%

68.95%

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Frankie Lawn

Kirkwood Greenlight 67.20%

68.25%

67.73%

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Mikayla Wildermoth

Don Douglas CFH

65.60%

69.75%

67.68%

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Piper Crake

Glenvar Bramble

63.80%

71.25%

67.53%

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Samantha Wells

Gangnam Style

64.80%

67.50%

66.15%

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Grace Purdie

Firebird Five

60.80%

66.25%

63.53%

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Claudia Younger

Sandhill Trussardi

58.60%

66.25%

62.43%

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Samuel Gradowski-Smith

Heritage Don Quilla

58.80%

64.75%

61.78%

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Frankie Lawn

Rifesyde Firefly

57.80%

56.00%

56.90%

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AUSSIE EQUINE SUPPLIES - SENIOR I CHALLENGE Vaughn Cooper

River Jim

67.04%

76.75%

71.89%

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Bronwyn Cooper

Kalimna Prestige

69.44%

74.25%

71.85%

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Cindy Wiffin

Santana MH

64.63%

69.25%

66.94%

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Simone van der Plas

Andante

62.22%

70.75%

66.49%

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Belinda Greenfield

L’homme du jour

62.22%

69.50%

65.86%

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Tania Taylor

Danseur AV

61.67%

69.50%

65.58%

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Ella Cooper-Levin

Dapper

58.52%

67.50%

63.01%

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Carol Bloomfield

Tuahu Liquorice

57.22%

66.50%

61.86%

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QUALITY PRESENTATIONS - SENIOR II CHALLENGE Alix Campbell

Astek Robina

66.82%

65.30%

66.06%

1

Louise Duncan

Wolkenstein BC

63.64%

68.33%

65.99%

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Frankie Webb

Artistry

63.14%

62.83%

62.99%

3

68.68%

69.27%

SYNCROFLEX - PRIX ST GEORGES Diane Wallace

KP Dexter

68.97%

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Kim Schwass

Sparks will Fly

66.62%

65.29%

65.96%

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Louise Duncan

Northern Ivanthus

65.88%

64.71%

65.29%

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LIVAMOL - INTERMEDIATE I Chelsea Callaghan

Sisters II Etta J

65.44%

68.38%

66.91%

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Liz Hutson

Hapsburg PSH

65.00%

61.91%

63.46%

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CHANGE THE REIN

#changetherein

Sally Linton and Good George Photo: Debbie Stevens

GameChangers is about encouraging people to tell us about acts of kindness or helpfulness by ESNZ members that made a difference to someone’s day. So, please keep your eyes and ears open when you’re out and about and nominate someone you witness doing something kind, supportive, helpful for someone (or a horse) that demonstrates the sort of inclusive, supportive, safe and friendly culture we’re working towards with Change the Rein. We will reward them and make sure people are aware of what great people we have in our sport.

If you want to nominate an ESNZ GameChanger, this is what you do: 1. Email nzef@nzequestrian. org,nz the following information (#GameChangers in the subject line) 2. Person nominating the GameChanger – your name, contact details (email & phone number)

GAMECHANGER SALLY LINTON

3. Who is the ESNZ member being nominated as a GameChanger (name, discipline, area group/club and role eg official, rider, volunteer, parent)

Sally Linton from the Waikato Dressage Group is a perfect example of what we mean when we talk about a GameChanger, someone who lives the values which our Change the Rein campaign is all about.

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n this case ESNZ Dressage Sports Manager Wendy Hamerton heard that Sally talked to Masters Age Group rider, Jean Newman, at a local event in the Waikato and encouraged her to enter the Quin Buildings Masters Dressage Top Ten League.

Jean’s horse is 19 years old and Jean is 69.

Jean rang Wendy very excited to find out more as she had just got some grading points at an event and wanted to know if they would count and said what a great ambassador that Sally was for the series. With people like you Sally we can Change the Rein. Thank you!

4. Photo of the GameChanger person 5. What was the GameChanger behaviour witnessed and the outcome (this doesn’t need to be heroic – just a kind, considerate, helpful, supportive, inclusive, welcoming, friendly act)

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PROFILE

Gio

AND HIS SMALL, BUT MIGHTY TEAM Article by Rosanne Rix

Rosanne recently spoke with Renai Hart of River Park Farm. She is many things, a rider, a stallion owner, a businesswoman, a breeder of Hanoverians and the co-owner of a very special dressage horse.

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any people will know of her for her partnership with Charlotte Dujardin and the spunky chestnut ‘Gio’, or ‘Pumpkin’ as he is known at home. Renai insisted everything has already been written about Pumpkin and she didn't want to “bore” people so we ventured onto various subjects as we chatted.

However for those that may not know, Pumpkin was a chance find for Charlotte during a Masterclass in the USA, and she just had to have him. With Renai as a partner owner, he was soon on his way back to Britain and recently made his international debut at the Keysoe CDI.

born Renai said she got her first pony, ‘Flash’ when she was ten years old. “He used to constantly buck me off”. She owned him for a quite a few years and used to ride everywhere. There was no showing or competing, “just riding”. She happily rode any pony that she could, most of them not her own. Later on, Renai showed Arabians, and proudly owned some very successful ones. Her initial foray into owning Hanoverians she attributes to good friend Tina Thorowgood. Her breeding philosophy has always been to breed quality horses for New Zealand riders and so it is fitting

Going later in the Grand Prix class Gio and Charlotte claimed second place. The Dutch-bred Apache x Tango nine-year-old may stand just 16 hands high but what he lacks in size he makes up for with heart and ability. The pair’s clean and zesty test was awarded a score of 79.34% for second place, achieving plenty of nines plus some tens for the piaffe-passage tour.

They then went on to unanimously win the Grand Prix Freestyle with a score of 83.36%.

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Charlotte Dujardin and Pumpkin share a moment (and treat) after schooling.

that her favourite horse memory is purchasing the beautiful Hanoverian stallion, Worldly, who is now enjoying a well-earned retirement after an amazing career.

For a time Renai took a break from horses and concentrated on her career, spending quite a number of years as an inbound manager for a big American freight forwarding company after previously working in a law firm.

When asked what something was most people wouldn't know about her - that she was prepared to tell me!! – she hesitated for a bit and then said perhaps all the boards she sits on in Europe. As well as being

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'Pumpkin' the Dutch bred horse, purchased from the US and now based in the UK with his Kiwi part-owner Renai Hart.

'Pumpkin' shows a tremendous talent for Piaffe, he was spotted by Charlotte Dujardin as a young horse in the US. Photo: Jess Photography

All smiles, the joy from all members of this team is clearly evident.

Photo: Jess Photography

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Balance and brilliance, trademark qualities of Charlotte's craftsmanship.

Photo: Jess Photography

Charlotte, Pumpkin and Renai at home in the UK.

the president of the Hanoverian Society in New Zealand, she is also the vice president of the Hanoverian International body. More recently she been appointed as a member of the disciplinary board for the WBFSH (World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses).

for Pumpkin, she said it was the Olympics, and that he is long-listed for Great Britain. But of course COVID has disrupted many such hopes and plans all around the world and with the current spiking numbers in Europe, it is anyone's guess as to what will happen.

Going back to Pumpkin, I asked Renai about the interesting fact that she is a breeder of Hanoverians, but that Pumpkin is a Dutch horse.

She had a wee chuckle and said yes, the irony had long since occurred to her, and she finds it quite amusing. Renai said that even in Germany fellow breeders gave her a good-natured ribbing about it.

Renai said Charlotte is fantastic at keeping her updated with how Pumpkin is, and they speak regularly. She describes Charlotte and herself as having a very special partnership, saying that it's not always easy to enter into a horse joint ownership situation. She has complete faith in Charlotte to make all day to day decisions, but they still discuss everything about him

When asked about her hopes

together. Renai most recently saw Pumpkin in 2019, and when asked if she had ridden him, she laughed and said no, but that she has been lucky enough to ride Valegro aka Blueberry and it's always an awesome highlight. She has played with all the fun moves on him tempis, half pass, pirouettes, piaffe and passage etc but she also really enjoys cantering him all around the fields and hacking down the lanes.

“He is an incredibly powerful horse, but also amazingly kind”.

Renai laughed when she said she's also been in the arena at the same time as Charlotte, Carl Hester, and Gareth Hughes to name a few and when she tries to go to the arena

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Wordly enjoying his well earnt retirement at home with Renai in Kumeu.

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Pats for Pumpkin as he continues to thrive in his Grand Prix work.

outside they jokingly tell her she is not allowed. That she must stay and keep riding Blueberry as he is “too fat”. While it's a tad intimidating riding with such amazing riders, she said, it is also an incredible experience. She just loves getting to watch all the lessons, finding it “super inspiring”, and acknowledges how incredibly lucky she is.

not know about her - she's learning to play golf! Her husband is a very good golfer, and he and her son drag her down to the driving range with them. “But I think they only take me for their own entertainment!” Renai chuckles as she says does not yet have a handicap - but let’s watch this space!

Renai and the beautiful Swarovski.

Photo: Kimi Knight

Renai said her friendship with Charlotte started back when Greg Smith first brought her out to NZ, and she ended up having some lessons, although her then lack of confidence made her try her darndest to wriggle out of them, but friends, including Charlotte, would insist. “We got on well from the beginning and have become firm friends. I usually go over and stay with Charlotte every year - until COVID got in the way. I had planned to be at the Keysoe CDI that Pumpkin recently competed at, but obviously that was also impossible”.

Towards the end of the interview, Renai volunteered something she said most people definitely would A classic silhouette, Charlotte and Renai look forward to an exciting future with 'Pumpkin' on the world stage.

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NATIONAL RESULTS Grand Prix competitors from left Melissa Galloway, Julie Brougham and Cooper Oborn receive their awards Photo: Terence majoor

CENTRAL DISTRICTS PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP YOUNG RIDER 16-20 YEARS AWARD Rebecca Mobberley & Sayonara FE JUNIOR RIDER 12-16 YEARS AWARD Mikayla Wildermoth & Thumbellina II PONY 12 YEARS & UNDER AWARD Frankie Lawn & Kirkwood Greenlight MASTERS AWARD Susan Tomlin & Dance Hit SW HANOVERIAN AWARD LEVEL 1-3 Molly Lumb & Griffindor MH HANOVERIAN AWARD LEVEL 4 + Vaughn Cooper & River Jim CENTRAL DISTRICTS MEMBER LEVEL 1 OR 2 Susan Tomlin & Dance Hit SW HIGHEST PERCENTAGE Susan Tomlin & Dance Hit SW PRELIMINARY OPEN CHAMPION Belinda Greenfield & Nacchtanzer Wr RESERVE Ken Alexander & Aberdour PRELIMINARY AMATEUR CHAMPION Natalie Van Biljon & Skyhl Kobolt RESERVE Dana Sutton & BL Allaong NOVICE OPEN CHAMPION Susan Tomlin & Dance Hit SW RESERVE Penny Castle & Just A Spark RE

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NOVICE AMATEUR CHAMPION Brigid Gray & Mt Tulloch Royal Legend RESERVE Amy Brosnan & La Ping ELEMENTARY OPEN CHAMPION Molly Lumb & Griffindor MH RESERVE Nicky Majoor & Dantelegro ELEMENTARY AMATEUR CHAMPION Simone Vas Der Plas & Andante RESERVE Rebecca Mobberley & Sayonara FE MEDIUM CHAMPION Vaughn Cooper & River Jim RESERVE Cindy Wiffin & Santana MH ADVANCED MEDIUM CHAMPION Sandy Fryatt & Belmont Rockstar RESERVE Mandy Littlejohn & Dolce Vita RB SMALL TOUR CHAMPION Kallista Field & Felix Westfalia RESERVE Kim Schwass & Sparks Will Fly MEDIUM TOUR CHAMPION Carole Christensen & Vollrath Leila RESERVE Susan Tomlin & Dancealong GRAND PRIX CHAMPION Melissa Galloway & Windermere J'Obei W RESERVE Melissa Galloway & Windermere Johanson W PARA EQUESTRIAN CHAMPION Louise Duncan & Wolkenstein Bc RESERVE Louise Duncan & Northern Ivanthus

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BAY OF PLENTY PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP BEST PERFORMED JUNIOR RIDER Samantha Belsham BEST PERFORMED YOUNG RIDER Isabella Chatfield BEST PERFORMED MASTERS RIDER Debbie Barke MCDREAMY TROPHY (BEST PERFORMED DRESSAGE BOP MEMBER) Kassandra Chee PRELIMINARY AMATEUR CHAMPION Kaasandra Chee & Dreams of Joie AH RESERVE Bridget Quinn & Corso De Flora PRELIMINARY OPEN CHAMPION Vanessa Way & NSC Furst Rock DW RESERVE Victoria Wall & Furst Hit EDH NOVICE AMATEUR CHAMPION Daniella Peck & Ks Rose D Or RESERVE Rina Estall & First Hit NOVICE OPEN CHAMPION Lucarne Dolley & HPH Sir Wolkentanz RESERVE Wendi Williamson & Ducati MH ELEMENTARY AMATEUR CHAMPION Nicola Smith & De Leo RESERVE Grace Purdie & Firebird Five ELEMENTARY OPEN CHAMPION Betty Brown & Archie RESERVE Henrike Puketapu & HSP Soe MEDIUM AMATEUR CHAMPION Bronwyn Cooper & Kalimna Prestige RESERVE Kathryn Corry & Ganache MH

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MEDIUM OPEN CHAMPION Ottilie Upshall & Mistadobalina RESERVE Christine Weal & Stoneylea Felicio ADVANCED MEDIUM AMATEUR CHAMPION Phoebe Brown & Astek Aarcijazz RESERVE Phillipa Gibbons & SWE Diamant Stern ADVANCED MEDIUM OPEN CHAMPION Haydee Wells-Parmenter & Foxleigh Mr Darcy RESERVE Debbie Barke & RM Suzie Q ADVANCED CHAMPION Mandy Littlejohn & Dolce Vita RB RESERVE Rebecca Williamson & Don Tobio SMALL TOUR CHAMPION Kallista Field & Felix Westfalia RESERVE Vanessa Way & NSC Timbermill Prequel INTERMEDIATE TOUR CHAMPION Wendi Williamson & Don Vito MH RESERVE Gaylene Lennard & Jax Johnson GRAND PRIX CHAMPION Melissa Galloway & Windermere J'Obei W RESERVE Lucarne Dolly & Ardmore PARA-EQUESTRIAN GRADE I CHAMPION Jodie Thorne & Ira Hayes PARA EQUESTRIAN GRADE II CHAMPION Nicola Essex & Mirako Sp RESERVE Chontelle Honour & Eddiealex PARA-EQUESTRIAN GRADE IV CHAMPION Anne Watts & Josephs Dream RESERVE Katie Bothamley & Rushmoor Duvanti

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HANOVERIAN AWARD LEVEL 1-3 Susan Tomlin & Dance Hit SW LEVEL 3+ Cooper Oborn & Aphrodite BEST PERFORMED WELLINGTON MEMBER Hannah Gibson & Jayln Special Effects PRELIMINARY OPEN CHAMPION Rochelle Speirs & Feuer Tanz PRELIMINARY AMATEUR CHAMPION Robyn Warren & Alibi RESERVE Natalie Van Bilijon & Skyhi Kobolt NOVICE OPEN CHAMPION Susan Tomlin & Dance Hit SW RESERVE Tanya Price & Revelwood Odyssey NOVICE AMATEUR CHAMPION Sally Howe-Stirton & GS Wentworth RESERVE Brigid Gray & Mt Tulloch Royal Legend ELEMENTARY OPEN CHAMPION Nicky Major & Dantelegro RESERVE Paula Brown & Gino Star ELEMENTARY AMATEUR CHAMPION Rebecca Mobberley & Sayonara FE RESERVE Sherree French & All Fun MEDIUM CHAMPION Bronwyn Cooper & Kalimna Prestige RESERVE Cindy Wiffin & Santana MH

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS

FEI DRESSAGE WORLD CUP™ DEFIES COVID IN DENMARK Article by FEI Photos by Annette Boe Østergaard

Persisting in the face of the disruption caused by the pandemic that led to the cancellation of multiple equestrian events in recent months, the FEI Dressage World Cup™ 2020/2021 Western European League finally got underway in Denmark in mid-October.

Cathrine Dufour and Bohemian

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nitially scheduled to take place in Herning, the opening leg was relocated to the National Equestrian Centre in Vilhelmsborg near Aarhus, where the main manor house ( a listed building that dates back to 1842) is closely associated with the world-famous master of fairy-tale-telling, writer Hans Christian Andersen. Vilhelmsborg staged the FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final in 2001 when the allGerman podium was topped by Ulla Salzgeber with Rusty, while Isabell Werth lined up second with Antony FRH and Rudolf Zeilinger finished third with Livijno.

FIVE NATIONS Athletes from five nations competed at the opening leg, the top-class German contingent including world number three, Jessica von BredowWerndl partnering Zaire-E, and world number eight Helen Langehanenberg with Damsey FRH, along with Jessica Süss and Duisenberg.

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Jessica von BredowWerndl and Zaire-E

Finland was represented by Emma Kanerva and Dambacu NL, while Nars Gottmer (Dicaprio Swing), Margo Timmermans (Catch Me) with Thamar Zweistra (Hexagon’s Double Dutch) flying the Dutch flag.

Sweden’s Patrik Kittel (Delaunay OLD), Therese Nilshagen (Dante Weltino OLD) and Antonia Ramel (Brother de Jeu) added plenty of quality to the line-up.

The host country’s Cathrine Dufour proved to be the one to beat with the 10-year-old gelding Bohemian with which she stole the show at last year’s Danish leg of the series when winning both the Grand Prix and Freestyle. Talking about the horse that day she said, “imagine what he can do when I start to push him some more!”, and he hasn’t disappointed, topping both the Grand Prix and the Grand Prix Special at the CDI5* in Herning in March of this year, just before the sport was locked down due to the spread of Covid-19. Dufour came to Vilhelmsborg as the newly-crowned 2020 Danish Grand

Prix champion. She took the title for the fourth time in her career with great performances from her 17-year-old superstar Atterupgaards Cassidy at the championships staged in Uggerhalne last month, where she also became engaged to girlfriend Rasmine Rosedahl Laudrup, daughter of former soccer star Brian Laudrup who is now a popular Danish TV commentator and pundit.

Public attendance at Aarhus was limited and the event was held strictly in line with national Covid restrictions and FEI guidelines.

In a repetition of last season’s opening round of the FEI Dressage World Cup, Cathrine Dufour rode the ten-year-old Bohemian to win both the Grand Prix and Freestyle in front of her a home crowd in

Aarhus. The Danish number one produced a stunning display to take the top honours in the Grand Prix, with Germany’s five-time series champion lsabell Werth finishing in second place with Emilio and Jessica von Bredow-Werndl taking third spot with Zaire-E. Saturday’s action saw Dufour and Bohemian post a score of 88.435, far ahead of Werth and Bredow-Werndl who both scored 77%. In Sunday’s event, the competition was much closer, with Dufour’s score of 88.200 ( including marks as high as 93 per cent for artistic) narrowly beating Werth’s 87.845. And there was even more reason for the crowd at the Danish National Equestrian Centre to celebrate, as Carina Cassøe Krüth and Heiline’s Danciera finished fourth.

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ctober saw the start of our regional competitions, and most of New Zealand’s best combinations were out in force for their first big start of the season. It was exciting to see how the horses have improved over the winter and the Dressage NZ squad riders performing well.

It was a treat to see Julie Brougham returning to the Manfeild Grand Prix arena aboard her beloved Steiny. After a 13-month hiatus, the pair were on form scoring over 70%. I was at Bay of Plenty Premier League, and I extend my congratulations to the Bay of Plenty organising committee for a very well run and friendly show. The numbers competing at this show were huge, but everything seemed to run smoothly, and the prize-giving format worked well.

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New Zealand dressage is in an exciting place when you see the number of combinations in each grade that have the potential to go much further. The riders are training harder and pushing each other to compete better, which can only be fantastic for dressage and a huge step in the right direction. New Zealand breeders need to be commended for breeding horses with more

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international quality and allowing the riders to work with great horses. New Zealand dressage is starting to see the benefits of that in all the levels.

It was great having Melissa Galloway up from the South Island competing her horses in the Grand Prix, both horses looking much stronger, which resulted in her producing a personal best score of 72.15% on Johansen in the Grand Prix. Wendi Williamson and Gaylene Lennard stepped up to Level 8, with two very promising horses for the future. In the small tour Kallista Field, Wendi Williamson and Vanessa Way battled it out, all with powerful young horses for the future. Young riders Rebecca Williamson, Madison Schollum and Steph Baker having moved up a level together, battled it out in advanced which was great to see, and Brina Carpenter performed well in the level 8. The pony riders gave the adults a run for their money but even nicer to see is how supportive they are of each other.

This month we profile squad riders that are great supporters of New Zealand bred horses. Kieryn Walton is a police detective by day and is very passionate about her own NZ warmblood breeding programme, two on Matthews Hanoverians bred horses, accountant Chanel Flyger and Northland team MH rider Casey Burton and young rider Rebecca Williamson whose squad mount is out of an MH mare, plus she gets to school a number of other MH horses in the team Williamson stable.

HIGH PERFORMANCE HOW DO YOU CONTRIBUTE TO YOUR SPORT? Over the last few years, I have made an effort to volunteer as a writer at shows and before that, as a test paper runner. I recently got a part-time job teaching at a local riding academy and am using the opportunity to promote dressage to the young riders there as a great lifelong sport to improve at and enjoy.

YOUR KEY PERSONAL GOAL? Not to be a poor struggling artist with no horses! Just kidding, a long-term goal/dream of mine is to compete internationally at Grand Prix, aiming for the World Cup Final, World Games, and the Olympics.

TRAINING OR COMPETING? I love training to develop my skills but think the only way to know whether it’s all paid off is to compete. The pressure of stringing movements together in a test in front of judges and sometimes an audience is a real assessment of whether your training is correct.

WHAT IS YOUR DREAM JOB? To be painting commissions for the best equestrian combinations from around the world such as.

Isabell Werth & Bella Rose, Mark Todd & Charisma.

YOUR TYPICAL DAY? Photo: Your View Photography

Rebecca Williamson

WHY DRESSAGE?

I grew up learning how to ride with my mother, Wendi Williamson, who by then, was specialising in dressage. I became confident with how I could get myself and my horse to develop and perform the movements and did a bit of jumping at a pony club.

three-year-old, but after a week realised he was too small for her and thought he’d make an excellent first hack for me. From then on, I have been slowly paying him off. Toby and I have developed together in our training and are continuing to work our way up the dressage levels.

CURRENT SQUAD HORSE?

WHO INSPIRES YOU?

Don Tobio (Toby) is an eightyear-old black gelding warmblood

by Donnerubin out of Gala MH. Wendi originally bought Toby for herself as a recently started

Charlotte Dujardin. She is one is a fiercely focused and determined lady whom I have long admired for her extraordinary dedication to and perseverance with her training.

I wake up for the gym (in Kumeu) at 4.15 am and aim to be back home by 6.30am - lots of coffee and a bit of breakfast later, and I’m either riding Toby and DD or studying for school. My painting time is often (sadly) postponed till the weekend.

If I don’t ride in the morning, then I ride just before feed up so I can chuck Toby in his stable straight away. Some days I teach at the local riding academy (mostly weekends or school holidays), and I work on the weekends - feeding out, tacking up/untacking - groom stuff, which is great to earn a bit of money to help pay off my horses.

YOUR PEARL OF WISDOM? Life is like a dressage test. If you’re too busy thinking about your last move, the next one won’t be any good either.

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HIGH PERFORMANCE which as you can imagine puts substantial emotional demands on me with some of the things I see. I also sell some of my lovely horses to help fund my sport which can be heartbreaking, but necessary.

YOUR KEY PERSONAL GOAL? To keep learning, to keep improving, to keep pushing and challenging the full-time riders/ professionals in New Zealand and maybe one day, be up there with them.

YOUR FOUR DINNER GUESTS? Isabell Werth, Charlotte Dujardin, Richard Branson, Matthew McConaughey. All so incredibly inspirational and they know what it takes to succeed.

YOUR MAIN EQUESTRIAN AND DRESSAGE INFLUENCERS? Jacqui Winspear at the very beginning of my riding career, and still a good friend today. Jayne Craike when I switched to dressage, she took me up a few gears in a short time. Ben Conn, he had so much belief in me which is so important.

Jody Hartstone, a great friend, mentor and a huge help with the horses, particularly my tricky ones.

Photo: Libby Law Photography

Kieryn Walton WHY DRESSAGE?

When I was eventing, I loved the dressage phase and had trained my three-star eventer to level 4.

He was doing sequence changes, but I confess they were pretty bad looking back! Then, after an eventing crash, I decided to switch to dressage in 2000.

CURRENT SQUAD HORSE? Rosari Don Carlos – a Hanoverian bred by Fiona McCrostie.

HOW DO YOU CONTRIBUTE TO YOUR SPORT?

I support as many shows with a team of horses as I can, mostly something like writing at a show, which I enjoy, it’s a great chance to get insight into the judging. I am the New Zealand Warmblood Society Secretary, and I sponsor events.

HOW DO YOU FUND YOUR DRESSAGE CAREER?

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These days I’m pretty much a sole operator. I spend a lot of time on my own and don’t have a lot of coaching mainly due to work, my Owhango location and time constraints. Still, I love sitting down with the people I do work with, Hubertus Hufendeik, Christine Weal, Jody Hartstone, and chatting for hours about horses, dressage and what keeps us all going.

YOUR TYPICAL DAY? All going well, get up at 4.45am, do a 5-7km run on the treadmill, shower and be at work by 7.45am.

Work until 4 pm, head home and ride as many horses as I possibly can! I have six in work this season, so inside late, eat, sleep, repeat!

When I am without help, it’s worse!

YOUR PEARL OF WISDOM? Don’t expect anything to be easy or handed to you; it doesn’t mean as much if it is, work hard, then work harder, and your successes will feel so much better.

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Casey Burton

WHY DRESSAGE?

I grew up and still live across the road from Judy Matthews. I would go over to her place after school and muck out in return for lessons from her German riders.

I started off riding the breakers and the competition horses as a teenager. I helped with hacking out and eventually started to compete.

They were so beautiful, and it just progressed from there.

CURRENT SQUAD HORSE? Fanfare MH

HOW DO YOU CONTRIBUTE TO YOUR SPORT? Teaching, and encouraging people to give dressage a go.

WHAT WOULD YOU BE DOING WITH YOUR LIFE AND WEEKENDS IF YOU DIDN’T HAVE HORSES?

I have young kids and a husband, so I’d say we would be going on way more holidays with all the money saved from not spending it on horses!

HOW DO YOU FUND YOUR DRESSAGE CAREER? I school horses to help me fund my own horses. I’m also fortunate to have owners who help me with training and competition. I will probably need to sell my horses at some point to help fund the next one though.

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I have a few different days. My son goes to daycare for two days a week, and once I drop him off, I come straight home and work as many horses as possible at my place and at Matthews Hanoverians before I need to pick him up.

The other days I work either a morning or an afternoon riding at Matthews and then home again for my horses. I try to keep a lot of time spare for my kids, they are young, and I love hanging out with them!

YOUR MAIN EQUESTRIAN AND DRESSAGE INFLUENCERS Judy Matthews without a doubt.

She has put so much time and trust into me and I have been so blessed to have her in my life.

YOUR DREAM JOB I have my dream job, riding horses!

WHAT EXCITES YOU THE MOST ABOUT DRESSAGE? Progress. I love looking back and seeing how far the horses have come.

HIGH PERFORMANCE

Chanel Flyger WHY DRESSAGE? My mum always competed in dressage, and I followed in her footsteps on my ponies and have never stopped! I was hooked and hated jumping!

CURRENT SQUAD HORSE? Hot Chocolate MH is my horse on the Development Squad.

PERSON THAT INSPIRES YOU? Cathrine Dufour

HOW DO YOU CONTRIBUTE TO YOUR SPORT? I help with doing the books for the New Zealand Hanoverian Society, and we sponsor at shows.

WHAT WOULD YOU BE DOING WITH YOUR LIFE AND WEEKENDS IF YOU DIDN’T HAVE HORSES? Going away on holiday adventures! Skiing and to the beach!

HOW DO YOU FUND YOUR DRESSAGE CAREER? I am an Accountant currently studying to become a Chartered Accountant.

ALL TIME FAVOURITE SHOW IN THE WORLD? Equitana Auckland was an incredible experience I loved competing in the city with lots of people watching at night!

YOUR MAIN EQUESTRIAN AND DRESSAGE INFLUENCERS? Christine Weal has been a significant part of my riding development over the last five years! I cannot thank her enough for her constant support and always pushing me out of my comfort zone!

Photo: Hannah Comrie Photography

WHAT WAS THE FIRST HORSE THAT YOU FOUND SUCCESS ON AND WHAT MADE THAT HORSE SO SPECIAL? Animation. I saw him in the paddock at Matthews Hanoverians when I was 16 and fell in love with this big black beautiful horse. Judy kept him for a year for me when I went from ponies to hacks. We won many young rider titles, and he was the first horse I got to wear tails on.

YOUR PEARL OF WISDOM? My farrier always says to me to remember the 5 ‘P’s.’

Proper Preparation Prevents P... Poor Performance

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HIGH PERFORMANCE

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Photo: Simon Scully

PERSONAL BESTS FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE RIDERS Marlborough's Melissa Galloway and New South Wales based John Thompson have both come out firing at the first shows of the new season.

Melissa headed across Cook Strait in October and claimed five victories from five Grand Prix level starts at Central Districts and Bay of Plenty Kiwi Arena Rakes Premier League events. We touched base with Melissa while she was on the ferry home from a fantastic few weeks competing up north! Melissa was brimming with excitement after her trip.

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72.15% was a really special way to finish the trip with him.

“Windermere J'Obèi W was incredible as always and went unbeaten in all his classes scoring no less than 70% overall and scores up to 77% at both shows which is exactly what we are striving for! A personal best in the Grand Prix of

John Thompson and JHT Chemistry have resumed competitions in New South Wales also with Grand Prix scores consistently over 70%. In September at the ACT Dressage Association event the duo scored 71.141%, at

As for little Johnny, (Johanson) he is certainly not to be forgotten! He was reserve champion Grand Prix to Joey at Manfeild and scored two new personal best scores in Taupo in the Freestyle and finished second to Joey in the Grand Prix with 69.2% in a really strong field! I’m so proud of how far this little man has come.”

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Bowral Dressage Club event in midOctober they received 72.02% and followed this up at Willinga Park recently with a 72.663%. John says Tommy is starting to show more strength in all the Grand Prix work and hopes to have his next starts at Clarendon and then on to the Victorian Dressage Festival, subject however to the regional Covid status at the time.

It is still unclear what CDI events are going to be available for Oceania riders leading up to possible Olympic Games in 2021 as they look to achieve qualifying scores and meet the NZOC criteria.

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NATIONAL RESULTS

Amy Nicholls and Sanderson

MARLBOROUGH PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP Photos by A T photography

Millie Thompson and Isle of Mystique

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MARLBOROUGH PREMIER LEAGUE RESULTS GAYENDO TROPHY YOUNG RIDER Millie Thompson & Oranoa Night Owl

NOVICE PONY CHAMPION Hannah Forsyth & My Amigo

VAUSE TROPHY PONY RIDER Caitlin Murphy & Pine Eyre Dash Light

AMATEUR NOVICE CHAMPION Helen Sangster & SWE Furstinberri RESERVE Inger Sundholm & Beatrice

MASTERS AWARD Julie Fraser & Fandango

OPEN NOVICE CHAMPION Julie Fraser & Fandango RESERVE Millie Thompson & Oranoa Night Owl

TAIKO TROPHY OVERALL AMATEUR Nicole Wallace & First Choice HERKT FAMILY TROPHY OVERALL ADVANCED & ABOVE Diane Wallace & KP Dexter INISHMORE FIONNE TROPHY YOUNG DRESSAGE HORSE CHAMPION Sarah Wadworth & CDS Donnastic BITTESCHON MEMORIAL TROPHY HIGHEST % MUSICAL Rilee McMeekin & Windermere Legato

ELEMENTARY CHAMPION Vanessa Baxter & Jazzaway RESERVE Louise Hipkins & Y-Puna Rue MEDIUM CHAMPION Cathrine Smith & Quendrix RESERVE Jane Fibbes & D Malia

FAIRCLOTH TROPHY MARLBOROUGH RIDER MOST POINTS OVERALL Sarah Wadworth & CDS Donnastic

ADVANCED MEDIUM CHAMPION Holly Merritt & Geppetto RESERVE Kathryn Brough & Twist It NZPH

SCHINDLER TROPHY AREA TEAMS AWARD Nelson; Angela Valentine, Julie Fraser, Vanessa Baxter, Yvonne Watson, Nicole Wallace

ADVANCED CHAMPION Amelia French & Wisdom WDS RESERVE Millie Thompson & Isle Of Mystique

BEST PRESENTED AWARD Linda Cocks & Belvoir

SMALL TOUR CHAMPION Diane Wallace & KP Dexter RESERVE Cory Miln & Beanie

JUNIOR RIDER Hannah Stadler & Grannie Smith RESERVE Holly Bray & Telesuns Teleta PONY RIDER CHAMPION Annabel Dampier-Crossley & Camptoun Loch Ness RESERVE Lucy Gale & Wind Spirit

MEDIUM TOUR CHAMPION Fiona Sharp & New World Finesse RESERVE Joy White & Gammon Ks GRAND PRIX CHAMPION Diane Wallace & Profile

STARTER HORSE/PONY CHAMPION Pip Forsyth & Aurora Sk RESERVE Lucy Gale & Wind Spirit INTRODUCTORY HORSE/PONY CHAMPION Annabel Dampier-Crossley & Camptoun Loch Ness RESERVE Scarlett Rodd & Lily UNREGISTERED PRELIMINARY CHAMPION Carol Jones & Jack The Lad RESERVE Sue Barker & Tuscany UNREGISTERED NOVICE Sarah Trafford & Mr Quinn RESERVE Melissa Tripe & RP Superstytion PRELIMINARY PONY CHAMPION Caitlin Murphy & Pine Eyre Dash Light RESERVE Arna Davis & Too Hot To Handle AMATEUR PRELIMINARY CHAMPION Nicole Wallace & First Choice RESERVE Christine Walker & Cobigan Mia Bella OPEN PRELIMINARY CHAMPION Sarah Wadworth & CDS Donnastic RESERVE Lynette Wood & Fernlea Don Reveille Riley McMeekin and Stonehaven Summer Haze

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SOLWAY COLLEGE INTERSCHOOL EVENT A BIG SUCCESS!

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Solway College was delighted to welcome 137 riders from throughout the Lower North Island to their seventh annual inter-schools dressage event this year at the historic Solway Showgrounds. Twenty-two teams plus many individual riders came from throughout the wider Wairarapa, Wellington, Manawatu and Hawke’s Bay regions 42 | DRESSAGENZ BULLETIN NOVEMBER 2020

NATIONAL NEWS Rebecca Mobberley and Sayonara FE Photo: Belinda Pratt

Photo: Belinda Pratt

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he event, which took place on Monday 19th October, was a huge success with riders ranging 5 years to 18 years from primary, intermediate and senior schools competing in two dressage tests each.

Solway College Principal Janine Tupaea said she was thrilled with the event and enjoyed seeing all the riders and parents from different communities coming together for this special event.

“We were delighted with the support for the event this year from our school helpers, riders, parents, supporters, volunteers, judges and many sponsors who kindly donated prizes. The event would not be possible without the dedicated time and commitment from our parentled organising committee, so we would like to extend a huge thank you to those involved.”

“We recognise that some combinations have once again travelled significant distances to represent their school this year and would like to thank them for once again supporting this fantastic event.”

Solway College Equestrian Academy Manager, Elle Ifill, said that this year four teams from their school competed, consisting of Year Photo: Belinda Pratt

7 to Year 13 students and that she was delighted with the achievements of their riders with some fantastic team and individual results.

“Vianne Downs won the Overall Local Junior Rider competition, as well as placing fourth in both the Junior and Senior competitions in her teams. She was riding two ponies so had a very busy day! Solway Silver (Freya Diggle, Vianne Downs, Dani Simmons) were fourth in the senior teams division and Solway Navy (Ella Bashford, Amelia Heathcote and Vianne Downs) placed fourth in the Junior teams division. Ella Bashford finished 6th in the Overall Junior competition, and many of our riders scored top 6 finishes. The Equestrian Academy has grown significantly over the last couple of years and has seen our riders grow in confidence and skill. It’s great to see the hard work and determination start to pay off in the girls’ results thanks to our wonderful Academy coaches Tinks Pottinger (Olympic Bronze Medallist Eventer) and Kate Tobin (Grand Prix and FEI Dressage rider).”

This year Solway College introduced a new division specifically for Lead Rein riders, meaning that for many of the children this was their first ever time having a go at riding a dressage test.

“It was exciting to introduce this new class and to see the more experienced competitors helping the younger, less experienced riders out.

The feedback has been great from this year’s show and it was so great to see so many smiling faces out there,” said Elle.

THE RESULTS WERE AS FOLLOWS:

Champion Team Presentation: Whitby Collegiate Senior: Rebecca Mobberley, Madeleine Leslie, Augusta Hampton Champion Individual Lead Rein: Sienna Stevens (Pangoma) Champion Team Lead Rein: Fairfield Fusion (Summer Bethwaite, Kendall Hamilton and Isabella Phillips) Champion Junior Teams: Nga Tawa Junior 2 (Eva van den Brink, Molly Coutts, Gemma Lovewell) Champion Senior Team: Whitby Collegiate Senior (Rebecca Mobberley, Madeleine Leslie, Augusta Hampton) Top Local Junior Rider: Vianne Downs (Solway College) Top Local Senior Rider: Rebecca Mobberley (Whitby Collegiate) Overall Junior Rider: Eva van den Brink (Nga Tawa) Overall Senior Rider Champion: Rebecca Mobberley (Whitby Collegiate)

Photo: Belinda Pratt

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A PASSION FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT Pryde's Easifeed once again delivered an outstanding camp, this time in Taupo for the North Island contingent of our countries talented youth.

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hirty-nine young riders from as far afield as Northland to Wairarapa, Taranaki in the west and Hawke’s Bay in the east converged on the Taupo NEC during the first weekend in October for the Pryde’s Easifeed North Island Young Rider Development Camp.

Combined with the twenty-nine in the South Island the week before this resulted in sixty-eight combinations, by far the largest annual ever number benefitting from the programme this year.

Three ESNZ technical coaches were utilized, Christine Weal, Debbie Barke and Penny Castle – all very experienced trainers and competitors. Lucarne Dolley, the current Under 25 Grand Prix Champion and one of the youngest riders in New Zealand to have trained their own horse through the grades to Grand generously bought Ardmore across from the Waikato to inspire the youngsters.

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contributed to the off-horse camp topics as did Katie Bird Equine Sports Therapies, Ashleigh Kendall, mental coach from Dreamtime Dressage, and Caitlin Benzie.

Tony Moore and Jonathan McNeill from Pryde’s Easifeed were both at the camp, guiding riders through the ever-important topic of horse and pony nutrition, tailored for the specific needs of the individual equine to optimize equine health and performance. The distinctive Pryde’s sponsored pink caps and stylish branded t-shirts were a real hit with the riders, as were the bags of Pryde’s Polish.

A huge thanks to Pryde’s Easifeed for their ongoing support of Young Rider Dressage Development.

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Tony Moore - Pryde's Easifeed NI rep, Cathy Vennell - NI Young Rider convenor and Jonathan McNeill - Pryde's Easifeed SI rep

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OUR PEOPLE

C VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH TRACY BELESKI Sponsored by Big Barrel Article by Celine Filbee

eline Filbee chatted with Ian Childs, President of Dressage Wellington at the recent FEI Dressage World Challenge and managed to learn more about one of Wellington’s most valued but most unassuming volunteers.

He described her as “ totally unflappable but cares intently about the group and event presentation”. One of the other group members called Tracy the “quiet achiever”.

There was much conjecture around how long Tracy has been secretary and we landed at twentyfive years. She first got involved through her good friend Jacqui Thompson who asked her to help out. Over the next twentyfive years Tracy has evolved into secretary extraordinaire, winning Dressage NZ Volunteer of the Year in 2012. Everyone Celine spoke to at Dressage Wellington gave glowing reports about Tracy’s huge contribution to their group.

As group operations manager for Power Systems Consultants, her day job aligns well with running horse shows. Managing global operations across seven countries requires efficiency to say the least.

Tracy was very modest about the scope of this job when questioned.

Tracy said she very much enjoys the people side of her volunteer role and loves working with the Dressage Wellington committee, who she describes as “hardworking, engaged and passionate about Dressage” When not working Tracy loves gardening. She has a whopping acre of coastal garden which includes vegetables and a glasshouse where she grows salad greens and tomatoes.

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Tracy is the recipient of this month’s Big Barrel volunteer prize.

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OFFICIAL OF THE MONTH IAN CHILDS Sponsored by AR Dressage Article by Celine Filbee

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an is one of those blokes that you cannot help but like. He is modest, funny, lively and a real energiser. He calls himself a diehard Wellingtonian that lives in the Wairarapa but is president of Wellington Dressage Group and acts as area judges office for Wairarapa Dressage. This resonated with me as an unique commitment to dressage volunteering. Ian said he enjoys leading the Wellington group because they are cohesive and passionate about getting things done, he did admit that this passion needed to be reined in occasionally!

Wairarapa are also a driven unit and acknowledged that they have a strong leader in Wendy Jeffery who he said was amazing and incredible to work with.

Ian has been a judge for forty plus years. He does a considerable amount of traveling around NZ to officiate at both Dressage and Horse Trials and even slips in the odd Carriage Driving gig. He enjoys fence judging at Horse Trials as it gives him a real all-round view of the horses. He has stewarded in Australia, can be wrestled into acting as TD and he is pretty slick on the OC breakfast fry-up, so he is a well-rounded recidivist official and volunteer!

Ian managed two high performing jewellery shops for sixteen years, working serious hours each day, with a long commute. At fifty he decided it was time for a change. He then spent three years

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retraining as a nurse and now holds a Bachelor of Health Science and is a registered nurse. He works in the community health sector as an assessor, working with a wide range of clients from the very young and vulnerable, disabled and the elderly.

This gives some insight into why Ian is such a likeable and well-liked person; his people skills are well honed. When interviewing him it was clear that he his goal and value driven, passionate, empathetic and not afraid to take on big challenges in life.

Ian recently took up riding again.

After giving up competing across all disciplines when he was thirty, he is unsure if he will end up back in the competition arena, but is happy riding recreationally for now, but admitted a cottage in the country with a horse in the paddock is his rose coloured dream.

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

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NATIONAL COMPETITION CALENDER

WHICH EVENTS AND SERIES ARE FOR YOU THIS SEASON? BATES NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Taupo NEC 19-22 November 2020 Owing to the Covid lock down in March, the 2020 national championships break away from the traditional autumn date. Because of travel restrictions there will be no CDI but a full programme of Open & Amateur Dressage classes is on offer plus Super 5 League qualifiers and Young Horses classes for 4,5 and 6yr old horses. The event also incorporates the Webb Equestrian Para Equestrian Championships for all grades.

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Webb E Q U E S T R I A N

Downgraded horses and ponies are eligible to contest classes that do not qualify for ESNZ National titles.

Entries are now open on Equestrian Entries where the full schedule can also be viewed. All riders should take particular note of the stable and yard allocation process in the schedule. https:// www.equestrianentries.co.nz/resultClass.aspx?RecordId=2135883320&RecordId2=0

AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPS Amateur Championships from Preliminary to Advanced Medium will be held as separate classes.

Eligibility is based on rider categories and horse grades. Qualification for the AMCH. The term Amateur is defined by rider category status. Amateur Riders are C5 and below (ie - not more than 15pts in level 6 or above) DR Art 462.5 Eligibility - There is no prior qualification for the event, but if entries are excessive, the OC reserves the right to ballot as per schedule conditions

EQUESTRIAN ENTRIES NZ U25 DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS January 30/31 - Taupo NEC (NCH /RE) ESNZ National Titles (NCH) Hyland Pony Championship (Pony FEI tests – Medium level) the Waldebago Trophy for Young Rider Championship (Young Rider FEI tests – Prix St Georges level), and the KH Arvan Trophy for the U25 Grand Prix. All other grades and /or age group competitions will be designated Premier League (RE) status and will include event championship titles. The York Corporation Inter-Island Team Challenge will also be held. No prior qualification required.

DRESSAGE SERIES 2020-21 For more information about all series go to: https://www.nzequestrian.org.nz/disciplines/dressage/competition/dressage-series-classes/ For information about Rider Categories refer to ART DR Art 462.5 https://www.nzequestrian.org.nz/esnz/rules-regulations/dressage-rules/

SUPER 5 DRESSAGE LEAGUE The 2020 - 21 League comprises a points series in each island from Preliminary - Grand Prix 9 (top 5 points only to count) plus an island final at both the South Island Festival of Dressage hosted Dressage Canterbury 6-8 February 2021 and the Oro Equestrian North Island Championships hosted by Dressage Waikato at the Taupo NEC 26-28 February 2021 Tests used for Super 5 League at Premier League Events: Preliminary to Advanced B Tests; Small Tour – FEI Int I; Medium Tour FEI Intermediate B; Big Tour Grand Prix or Grand Prix Special Points tables managed directly by Dressage NZ

ZILCO MUSICAL FREESTYLE SERIES The crowd pleasing Zilco Musical Freestyle Series will be a feature again this season from Novice through to Grand Prix. Refer to the 2019 Test Book for the new Freestyle Tests from Novice(L2) through to Advanced(L6). Small tour (L7)uses the FEI Int I Freestyle. Go to the FEI website for guidelines for these tests. https://inside.fei.org/system/files/FEI%20Freestyle%20Directives%20for%20Judges_final-19.04.2017.pdf

The competition comprises two Island Series contested at Premier League Events (Top 5 scores to count). The North Island Series completes at the Horse of the Year Show 2021 and the South Island Series completes at the South Island Festival of Dressage hosted Dressage Canterbury 6-8 February. Points table managed directly by Dressage NZ

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HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW 2021 (DRESSAGE SECTION) 9 – 14 March 2021, Qualifying Events from 1 August 2020

LEVEL

MES

EVENT CLASSIFICATION (GRADED COMPETITIONS ONLY)

PRELIMINARY HORSE

65%

Premier League or Youth Festival Preliminary, Zilco Novice or Youth Festival NOV MFS

NOVICE HORSE

64%

Premier League Zilco Novice or Youth Festival NOV MFS

ELEMENTARY HORSE

64%

Premier League Zilco Elementary Youth Festival ELE MFS

MEDIUM HORSE

64%

Premier League Zilco Medium Youth Festival MED MFS

ADVANCED MEDIUM HORSE

60%

Premier League Zilco Advanced Medium OR Youth Festival ADV MED MFS

ADVANCED HORSE

60%

Premier League Zilco Advanced Youth Festival ADV MFS

SMALL TOUR

60%

Premier League Int1, PSG OR Youth Festival FEI YR Team or IND

INTERMEDIATE TOUR

58%

Premier League Int A, Int B or Int II or Youth Festival U25 GP

GRAND PRIX

58%

Premier League GP or GPS or Youth Festival U25 GP

CDI Y (YOUNG RIDER)

60%

Premier League: FEI YR Test, PSG or Int I OR Youth Festival FEI YR Team or IND

TITLE & NON-TITLE PONY CLASSES ELIGIBILITY (GRADED COMPETITIONS ONLY) PRELIMINARY PONY

60%

Any graded competition

NOVICE PONY

60%

Any graded competition

ELEMENTARY PONY

60%

Any graded competition

PONY OF THE YEAR FEI PONY TESTS (MEDIUM LEVEL)

60%

Any graded competition at Elementary or above. May not also compete in Elementary Pony

NON-TITLE CLASSES HORSES ELIGIBILITY: (GRADED COMPETITIONS ONLY) PRELIMINARY HORSE

64%

Premier League Preliminary OR Youth Festival Preliminary

NOVICE HORSE

64%

Premier League Novice or Zilco Novice OR Youth Festival Novice

ELEMENTARY HORSE

64%

Premier League Elementary or Zilco Elementary OR Youth Festival Elementary

YOUNG DRESSAGE HORSE CLASSES No prior qualification. Verifiable proof of age of horse must be supplied with entry unless proof of age documentation is prior loaded on the ESNZ database /Equestrian Entries. (NB – Determining verifiable age of a horse by its teeth not considered verifiable)

AMS SADDLERY PONY & YOUNG RIDER PERFORMANCE LEAGUE There will be separate AMS Saddlery Leagues for Pony Riders and Young Riders this season with more opportunities to earn League points. Points will be earned from graded classes at KiwiArena Rakes Premier League events The Pony League is for riders 16yrs or under at 1 August, but if a rider turns 17 on or after 1 August, they may continue to compete in the Pony League. The Young Rider League is for riders 20yrs or under at 1 August but if a rider turns 21 on or after 1 August, they may continue to compete in the League The AMS Saddlery Pony & Young Rider Performance Leagues aim to increase participation at a Pony & Young Rider level and to establish a culture where these riders compete against their peers of a similar age and experience.

Enter online at Equestrian Entries by 1/12/20

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PRESTIGE EQUESTRIAN DRESSAGE FUTURES PRIZE The Prestige Equestrian Futures Prize will be awarded to the best performed combination competing at KiwiArena Rakes Premier League Events from 1 October 2020 –28 February 2021 and meeting the following eligibility conditions.

Horses 148cm and over, 4 -10-year-old and competing at Levels 1 - 7 with riders who have no grading points in Level 8 or above on any horse. The prize is a fabulous Prestige Saddle.

(Riders may only win the saddle prize once) Enter online at Equestrian Entries by 1/12/19

TOP TEN LEAGUES All Top Ten Leagues accrue points from 1/8/20 - 30/4/21 Riders love the Top Ten Leagues for a number of reasons but the biggest draw card is that they can simply enter online with no fee attached and then can see how their performances are stacking up against other riders in the same league and category from throughout New Zealand. And then of course there is the chance to win stylish sponsor rosettes at area level and fabulous sashes and rugs at national level So get across to Equestrian Entries and choose the series that are just RIGHT for you and horse or pony. Chances are there is more than one. Conditions for each of the leagues are on both Equestrian Entries and the ESNZ website https://www.nzequestrian.org.nz/disciplines/dressage/competition/dressage-series-classes/ Entries for all Top Ten Leagues close on 1/12/19. Points accrue from 1 August 2020 until 30 April 2021

THE ORO EQUESTRIAN SMALL STARS TOP TEN LEAGUE For horses over 148cm and not exceeding 163cm (verified by RAS height certificate by 1/12/20) Riders must turn at least 12yrs in the calendar year of the beginning of the competition. Three divisions; Bronze (Levels 1 & 2) Silver (Levels 3 & 4) Gold (Level 5 & above).

QUIN BUILDINGS DIRECT MASTERS TOP TEN LEAGUE For riders at least 50yrs as at 1/1/20 on horses or ponies • Pewter (Area and National) For CN – C2 Riders on horses competing at Preliminary and above • Bronze (Area and National) For C3 & C4 Riders on horses on competing Novice and above • Silver Area and National) For C3 & C4 Riders on horses competing at Elementary and above • Gold (Area and National) For C5 - C9 Riders on horses competing at Preliminary, Novice, Elementary & Medium • Platinum (Area and National) For C5 - C9 Riders on horses competing at Advanced Medium and above

SOUTH CANTERBURY SADDLERY AMATEUR TOP TEN LEAGUE The competition is open to riders 21yrs and over at 1/8/19 and over and is run in four National divisions plus special awards, with twenty area winners.

• Bronze Area & National Preliminary Riders CN - C3 at 1/8/2020 • Silver Area & National Novice Riders CN - C4 at 1/8/2020 • Gold Area & National Elementary Riders CN - C5 at 1/8/2020 • Platinum Area & National Medium Riders CN - C5 at 1/8/2020 • Newcomer (First year member) Rider no grading points in Dressage prior to 1/4/2020

ISLAND HI-POINTS AWARD Highest Score in each Island AMATEUR OWNER Horse with zero grading points at date of purchase by current owner and may not have earned any grading points with any other rider at any time

EQUIZEE PONY & YOUNG RIDER AMATEUR TOP TEN LEAGUE Ponies: Riders 16yrs and under at 1/8/20 Pony Bronze: Level 1 ponies Riders CN – C3 at 1/8/2020 Pony Silver: Level 2 ponies Riders CN – C4 at 1/8/2020 Pony Gold: Level 3 & 4 ponies Riders CN – C5 at 1/8/2020 Horses: Riders must turn at least 12yrs during 2020, and be 20yrs or under at 1/8/2020 Horse Bronze: Level 1 horses.

Riders CN – C3 at 1/8/2020 Horse Silver: Level 2 horses.

Riders CN – C4 at 1/8/2020 Horse Gold: Level 3 & 4 horses.

Riders CN – C5 at 1/8/2020

Top Score Rider North Island 12yrs & under at 1/8/20 Top Score Rider South Island 12yrs & under at 1/8/20 Newcomer ESNZ graded Dressage rider. Must have never earned any dressage grading points on any horse or pony prior to 1/4/20

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NATIONAL CALENDAR

PREMIER LEAGUE & NATIONAL EVENTS CALENDAR www.nzequestrian.org.nz/disciplines/dressage/competition/show-dates-card-for-2020-2021/

Keep up to date with the latest competition calendar by clicking here...

NOVEMBER 2020 14/15

Dressage Sth Canterbury Nth Otago Championships

Waimate A&P Showgrounds

14/15

Dressage Northern Hawkes Bay Championships

Hawkes Bay A&P Showgrounds

19/22

Bates Dressage NZ Championships

Taupo NEC

19/22

Webb Equestrian Para Equestrian Championships

Taupo NEC

28/29

Dressage Canterbury Championships

McLeans Island NEC

DECEMBER 2020 5/6

Dressage Southern Hawkes Bay Championships

Dannevirke A&P Showgrounds

5/6

Dressage Southland Championships

Gore A&P Showgrounds

12/13

Dressage Waitemata Premier League Championships

Woodhill Sands

19/20

Taihape Christmas Championships

Taihape A&P Showgrounds

JANUARY 2021 15/17

Dressage Taranaki Championships

Egmont A&P Showgrounds

16/17

Dressage Nelson Premier League Event

Rough Island

22/24

Auckland-Manukau Premier League Championships

Clevedon A&P Showgrounds

23/24

Wairarapa Premier League Event

Solway Showgrounds Masterton

30/31

Dressage Otago Premier League Event

Otago Taieri A&P Showgrounds

30/31

Dressage NZ Youth Festival & U25CH

Taupo NEC

FEBRUARY 2021 6/8

South Island Dressage Championships (Canterbury DG)

McLeans Island NEC

12/14

Dressage Northland Championships

Barge Park Showgrounds

26/28

North Island Dressage Championships (Waikato DG)

Taupo NEC

MARCH 2021 9/14

Land Rover Horse of the Year Show

Hawkes Bay A&P Showgrounds

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