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FROM THE EDITOR

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s this issue goes live I will be winging my way to Herning, several flight cancellations and changes later. But no doubt many others are in the same position with seriously disrupted travel right across Europe. The travel disruptions appear to have had an impact on the OC ability to attract volunteers for the Championships – they are still advertising to fill a number of positions including stable entrance controllers, laundry working between 6pm and 9am, prize giving and shuttle drivers. I hope you will all take the time to read the Championships preview which includes some pinnacle event history. It was really interesting to revisit our progress since the 1998 Rome trailblazers who have given us inspiration spanning twenty-four years. New Zealand fans should be very proud that all three of our team members have trained their own horses from the get-go. I wonder how many of the other eighteen teams can claim this? On the home front the annual conference and committee meeting in Christchurch had positive vibe. The keynote speaker Todd Astle (Black Cap cricketer) led a powerful presentation on the well-being of athletes and dangers of social media and inappropriate personal culture across the whole spectrum of sport. This will be more fully reported in our next issue, but the end result was the question not how to deal with these issues, but how we can prevent them – let’s not think of ourselves as the ambulance at the bottom of the cliff. The Dressage for Denmark Awards Dinner, prizegivings and auction were a huge success with members attending from as far away as Northland and Invercargill. On behalf of the team, Melissa, Gaylene and John, thank you to everyone who has contributed in any way to the Herning campaign. Your support means a huge amount as they undertake their final preparation and travel.

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HIGH ACCOLADES FROM AACHEN Article by Wendy Hamerton Photos by Libby Law Photography FAMILY (FROM LEFT) Lachy Galloway, Anne Parkes. Melissa Galloway & Windermere J'Obei W and Rodney Parkes

Melissa Galloway and Windermere J'Obei W only made it into the Aachen CHIO field two weeks out from the event. They had a tenuous lead up sitting at number two on the reserve list for weeks.

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"I wish to thank Anne van Olst so much for your incredible training and support - we wouldn’t be here without you. And to the rest of the team at Van Olst horses thank you so much for all your support and encouragement!" happiness after the test – and that of her team. What a thrill for her to have her parents and lifetime supporters Anne and Rodney Parkes and of course husband and super groom Lachy at the event.

N PICTURED ABOVE Melissa and Joey celebrating their 70% performance with Trainer Anne van Olst

PICTURED BELOW Melissa and Joey at the trot up inspection

ot knowing if they would get to line up at the one of the biggest and most acclaimed shows in the world did not detract from Melissa's focus and preparation. The outcome was a personal best in the Grand Prix and qualification for round two, the Grand Prix Special, where the pair performed beyond expectations for 6th place and the chance to show off in the mounted prize giving ceremony. You could simply sense and share Melissa’s exhilaration and pure

“My goal was to get 70% plus here (in Europe) in the Grand Prix so I am just absolutely thrilled that I did! And to get 70% here (at Aachen) of all places and to think there is more to come yet! I can’t believe I miscounted the one times though – I was so sure I did fifteen. I feel so grateful just to have had the opportunity to compete at such a prestigious equestrian event. To come home with a new personal best in the Grand Prix of over 70% and then to top it off with a 6th place in the Grand Prix special on over 71% was just unbelievable!!! The feeling between Joey and I in the Grand Prix special was something I will not forget in a hurry! I was also fortunate enough to be the New Zealand representative in the farewell of the nations ceremony with my gorgeous borrowed horse Ludca - what an amazing experience to be a part of - if you ever get the chance to go to Aachen to either compete or watch I think it really has to be done. I wish to thank Anne van Olst so much for your incredible training and support - we wouldn’t be here without you. And to the rest of the team at Van Olst horses thank you so much for all your support and encouragement! Now we look forward to what will be the most exciting event of the year! World championships in Denmark. I can’t wait to meet up with the rest of team New Zealand.” AUGUST 2022 | DRESSAGENZ BULLETIN | 7

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Behind the scenes, Lachy and Joey

WORLD EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL CHIO AACHEN 2022 CDI4* FEI GRAND PRIX RESULTS 1. Cathrine Dufour & Bohemian, DEN - 80.413%

WAVING TO THE ADORING CROWD Melissa and Windermere J'Obei W leaving the arena at Aachen

onathan (Jock) Paget, ESNZ High Performance General Manager, was on duty at Aachen CHIO with both an eventing team and an individual dressage rider lining up. It was his first experience being so closely involved with a New Zealand (dressage) rider at this level in his role and what an exciting and rewarding introduction he had

2. Adrienne Lyle & Salvino, USA 76.891% 3. Frederic Wandres & Bluetooth, GER - 75.217% 4. Isabel Freese & Total Hope OLD, GER - 75.000% courtesy of Melissa Galloway and Windermere J'Obei W. This is what Jock had to say after the event... “Melissa’s performance at Aachen was very inspiring and a testament to the work she has done. To achieve a personal best at an event of this calibre in world class competition is outstanding. I think it’s also very encouraging for the World Champs team to see that her scores in Europe have been as good or better than what she was achieving in the southern hemisphere before she left”

5. Andreas Helgstrand & Jovian, DEN - 74.761% 6. Isabell Werth & Superb 2, GER - 74.544% 7. Benjamin Werndl & Daily Mirror 9, GER - 74.391% 8. Helen Langehanenberg & Annabelle 110, GER - 73.630% 9. Carina Scholz & Taratino 5, GER - 72.478% 10. Lone Bang Larsen & Thranegaardens Rostov, DEN - 71.696% 11. Charlotte Fry & Inclusive, GBR - 71.413% 12. Melissa Galloway & Windermere J'Obei W, NZL - 70.478% CDI4* FEI GRAND PRIX SPÉCIAL RESULTS 1. Frederic Wandres & Bluetooth, GER - 75.638% 2. Benjamin Werndl & Daily Mirror 9, GER - 73.936% 3. Helen Langehanenberg & Annabelle 110, GER - 72.681% 4. Andreas Helgstrand & Jovian, DEN - 72.532%

HIGH PRAISE Melissa and Windermere J'Obei W received praise from Tineke Bartels for their exemplary sit in the pirouettes

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5. Emma Kanerva & Greek Air, FIN - 72.213% 6. Melissa Galloway & Windermere J'Obei W, NZL - 71.213%

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS COFFEE AND CATCHUPS Melissa Galloway and Andrea Raves reunited and catching up between classes at CHIO Aachen

The CDIO official team event served as a World Championships selection trial for a number of nations expected to be prominent at Herning. A total of eight teams of three or four combinations contested the team competition in the Grand Prix and Special. The scores in the table are represented by adding the best three % earned in each class. Of interest the top three scores (best performances) of the selected New Zealand team riders averages 70.065%. Andrea Raves, who Melissa credits for coaching input over the years back in New Zealand and marks Aachen on her annual to do calendar was again at the event and was able to get a close up view of the Special thanks to a last-minute accreditation organised by ESNZ High Performance. The retirement celebration of Bella Rose (Isabell Werth) after the Grand Prix Special was a moving spectacle, celebrated by a sellout crowd of fans which meant there was not a single general admission seat left for that session.

Team placings at CHIO Aachen 2022 NATION

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GRAND PRIX

AVE % GP

GRAND PRIX SPECIAL

TOTAL

DENMARK

229.740

76.580

229.681

459.421

GERMANY

228.499

76.149

226.404

454.903

SWEDEN

218.370

72.790

222.129

440.499

NETHERLANDS

219.608

73.022

217.553

437.161

SPAIN

216.348

72.116

215.829

432.177

GREAT BRITAIN

215.391

71.797

214.766

430.157

USA

218.282

72.760

208.766

427.048

AUSTRALIA

210.457

70.152

209.490

419.947

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lthough the grass may not be as plentiful now as earlier in the year there is still some there which your horse seems to manage to hoover up quite nicely and not a wisp of hay gets left behind! In the summer grass intake is strictly managed. Your horse is looking great without much effort but is he is getting all that he needs out of grass, hay, a few supplements and a handful of hard feed with a dipper of chaff? Many easy keeper types are prone to metabolic disorders down the track as they get older if their base nutritional needs have not been addressed adequately. Although they appear to be doing well on the outside they may not always be getting the required nutrients to maintain immune system health, joint flexibility, hoof integrity, muscle function and repair. Metabolic problems aren’t always seen until they have become chronic issues with vets, body workers and farriers involved.

WHAT ARE THE OPTIONS ARE FOR THESE HORSES? Homemade feeds – most of these diets consist of basics like chaff, beet pulp, soya hulls, copra and a handful of commercial feed or grain mixed with added supplements of choice. Depending on the cost of the supplements added this can work reasonably well and is simple - just remember to do the sums in your head, if you are adding three different supplements that all

contain a little bit of selenium or if there is more than one source of copper and zinc going in then you need to know the exact amount of minerals going into the diet. Sometimes you will be overdosing, more frequently underdosing and we all know exactly how much zinc our horse needs to receive a day to stay healthy right? The right type of protein is frequently missed in these diets, but this tends to go unnoticed until the horse loses weight/fat and lack of musculature becomes apparent. Concentrate feeds are designed to be fed at 500g to 1kg. Concentrates are designed to deliver all the minerals and vitamins that a horse requires, most will also deliver a percentage of good quality protein and amino acids. Reputable feed manufacturers will have the relevant analysis and feeding rates on the

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bags to take the guess work out. These are great for horses that are easy keepers, spelling horses, low level competition, final trimester of pregnancy or recovering from injury. They tend to be pelleted so some horses may sieve them out. Semi-Concentrate feeds normally have a feeding rate between 1.5-3kg and again will be chock full of all the amino acids, minerals, vitamins and a quantity of good quality protein to ensure the nutritional needs of the horse are being met. These may be more suitable for the easy keeper that is also in more intense training or competing regularly as they require more calories to allow for the demands of work. Complete feeds are designed to start at about 2.5kg and go up to 8kg dependant on the requirement of the horse being fed. They tend to be cheaper by the bag than concentrate or semi-concentrate feeds because of the volume being fed but the mineral component required by your easy keeper are diluted by the volume that needs to be fed so by this design aren’t really suitable for them. If you are having difficulty sorting out a diet don’t be shy to use diet programmes such as Nutrikey, for free practical advice. Most feed companies have access to a qualified nutritionist who should also be able to help you work out where your horses diet should be and what will work practically for both your horse and how you like to feed if you decide to go that way. AUGUST 2022 | DRESSAGENZ BULLETIN | 13

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Sarah Wilkinson and Horacia placed 8th in the Hartpury CDI Prix St Georges

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Article by Wendy Hamerton Photos by Kevin Sparrow

Sarah Wilkinson had every reason to be happy following her success in the Hartpury CDI (GBR) and national young horse classes.

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Sarah Wilkinson and Nicolaas B placed 5th from 23 starters

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HORACIA (CDI SMALL TOUR)

NICOLAAS B (4YO)

Her small tour ride, Horacia (aka Hello) by Jazz out of a Sandro Hit mare, finished in 8th place from 31 starters in the strong Prix St Georges field, the top placed foreign rider behind the Brits. Australia’s Jayden Brown on Quincy B was 10th. The pair went on to finish 16th from twenty-nine starters in the Intermediate I (66.853%) and 10th in the Intermediate I Freestyle (69.995%).

Nicolaas B aka Eddie is the new kid on the block, an elegant chestnut gelding by Ibiza out of a Vivaldi mare.

PRIX ST GEORGES RESULTS 1. Becky Moody & Jagerbomb (75.236) 2. Matt Frost & Delano (71.324) 3. Sara-Jane Lanning & Hawtins Lirica (70.412) 4. Emma Jablonski & Higgens van de Uilenhoek (70.118) 5. Katie Bailey & Hillgrounds Wolkenhall (70.118) 6. Andrew Gould & Virtue (70.059) 7. Olivia Oakeley & Rock Diva (69.500) 8. Sarah Wilkinson & Horacia (69.441) “I was thrilled with her” said Sarah “she was so much better than in the previous show at Wellington. We had mistakes in the two times but when her canter gets stronger there are more marks to come.”

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“I bought him over from Holland at the end of 2020 for a friend. I backed him and this year have just started competing him in some Young Horse and Preliminary and Novice classes for scores of 75% -79%. He has an amazing temperament and character” Sarah explains Eddie's introduction to dressage.

4YO YOUNG DRESSAGE HORSE RESULTS 1. Dannie Morgan & Fever Tree 89.400% 2. Holly Bates & MSJ Secret Lady 87.000% 3. Charlotte Dujardin & Vida Loca 86.600% 4. Greg Sims & Nevermind M 85.600% 5. Sarah Wilkinson & Nicolaas B 85.400% with individual marks of Walk 8.8 Trot 8 Canter 8.7 Way of Going 8.5 General Impression 8.7

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS

KIWI EXPAT TAKES GERMAN CHAMPIONSHIP Photos by Marcus Voss

ormer Kiwi and Cantabrian Thomas OldridgeSteverding celebrated a special success recently with the 4-year-old Stallion 'Olymp' as they took out the “Trakehner Reitpferdechampion 2022” ahead of some well known names such as Eva Möller and Laura Strobel (a former head rider for Dorothee Schneider). Olymp and Thomas scored 9.07 as their overall score with an outstanding mark of 10 for rideability. Olymp (Helium X Imperio X Hohenstein) is owned by Günter and Marcus Voss of Gestüt Letter Berg for whom Thomas is employed as a Bereiter (professional rider), in Coesfeld-Lette, North Rhein Wesphalia. Thomas and Olymp now turn their focus to the Westphalian and Hannoverian Championships in the lead up to the prestigious German Bundeschampionate competition in September.

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IT'S VERY NEARLY SHOWTIME IN HERNING Article by Wendy Hamerton

As a country we can be incredibly proud of this team... All horses have been trained throughout their careers by their current riders, and the average age of the horses is just eleven – young in international terms. It is unlikely that any other team at Herning can match these two facts.

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Chef DÉquipe Wendy Hamerton (Taranaki) 18 | DRESSAGENZ BULLETIN | AUGUST 2022

1998 was a memorable year when I provided administrative support to the late Jude Simpson who took our first team to a World Championships in Rome. I could not have imagined back then that it would be twenty-four years before New Zealand would field a team again and that I would have the responsibility as Chef DÉquipe at the 2022 ECCO FEI World Dressage Championships in Denmark. It really is a privilege and I’m so proud of how far our sport has come thanks to the hard work and dedication of so many individuals. I look forward to supporting Melissa, Gaylene, and John as they compete alongside the world’s best.”

ECCO FEI WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS | HERNING DENMARK 2022 Cindy Kent and Playskool, pictured here with the late Claire Tulloch at the World Equestrian Games in Rome 1998

A SPOT OF HISTORY FOR YOU I have been very fortunate over the years to have had the opportunity to support teams and individuals, some on borrowed horses, at a number of Sydney CDI events and the World Games in Tryon in 2018. Every event is different. There have been split venue events with their accompanying rules and subsequent challenges. There was a special 2008 Olympic qualifying event (Hong Kong / Beijing Olympics) at Tielcey Park near Palmerston North during the EHV outbreak when horses could not travel to the Group qualifying event in Australia. This resulted in horses competing in Europe (Japan & AUS Australia (AUS & NZL) and New Zealand (NZL only) and the Judges travelled to the horses. The team was Jody Hartstone (Landioso), Bill Noble (Vincent St James), Kallista Field (Soda) and Nicole Magoffin (Jaybee Anzac) who competed in Australia. In 2011 as a qualifier for the London Olympics 2012, there was another split event to deal with – this time in Europe where Australia had two horses competing, and in Australia where there were two AUS combinations and the NZL team of Louisa Hill (Antonello) Shiwon Green (Gosh) Vanessa Way KH Arvan, Nicki Pope (Fabarchie) and Kieryn Walton (Saraceni) as travelling reserve. New Zealand qualified a team for London but could not meet the FEI and NZOC team criteria resulting in just one individual, Louisa Hill, lining up at the London Olympics. In 1998 our average score in Rome was 60.54%, 2011 qualifier team score average 64.922% and in 2022 our individual CDI average personal best of team members currently trends at 70.054%. That’s how far we have come.

SUPPORTING TEAM MEMBERS We will welcome the following team support members in Herning Julian Bowden (ESNZ CEO) Jock Paget (ESNZ High Performance General Manager) Samantha Jones and Jos Gresham (Team Assistants) Vanessa Way (Coach – Gaylene Lennard) athlete partners, family, owners and breeders.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The team wishes to gratefully acknowledge the support of all the groups and individuals who have supported fundraising efforts and the massive logistics support effort from Warrick Allan the ESNZ High Performance Operations Manager.

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QUICK FACTS • The top 6 teams qualify their nation for a team slot at Paris Olympics 2024. • To qualify directly for Paris as a team New Zealand must either finish in the top 6, or be the top placed Group G nation. • Only three Group G nations have announced selected teams. Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. • There is no direct Paris individual qualification from Herning. This can only come from the World Rankings at a later date. • Thirty four nations will present ninety five horses and riders. • Twenty one countries have announced teams... Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Denmark Finland France Germany Great Britain Hungary Ireland Japan Netherlands New Zealand Norway Poland Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland USA • Teams are drawn in groups of 5 depending on the average number of world ranking points of team riders. • The team and CDE in collaboration will decide the order of start of each team member. The CDE submits the order to the OC in a sealed envelope. • As we has only three riders the first New Zealand team slot is unallocated. • The return airfare for a horse from New Zealand to Frankfurt is $82,000 including quarantine on the way home.

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THE NEW ZEALAND DRESSAGE TEAM

John Thompson, Chemistry and Kate Kyros

Photo: Amy Sue Alston

RIDER: Gaylene Lennard HORSE: Jax Johnson (Johnson / A la Mode) NZWB AGE: 12 | Gelding FEI WORLD RANKING: 330 OWNER: Gaylene Lennard GROOM: Abbie Deken BREEDERS: David Woolley & Rania Todd BASED: Waikato - New Zealand CDI GRAND PRIX PERSONAL BEST: Taupo 69.804%

Gaylene has owned Jax since he was a four year old. He wasn’t the easiest in the beginning but the pair now have an incredible mutual understanding having won a number of national titles on their journey to team selection. 20 | DRESSAGENZ BULLETIN | AUGUST 2022

RIDER: John Thompson HORSE: Chemistry (Connaisseur / Johnson) KWPN AGE: 10 | Stallion FEI WORLD RANKING: 213 OWNER: Heather Kyros GROOM: Ellen Suann BREEDERS: G.Verrijt, Bergeijk (NED) BASED: NSW Australia at Mulawa Performance Stud CDI GRAND PRIX PERSONAL BEST: Sydney 69.913%

John has produced Chemistry throughout his career. Heather Kyros (AUS) has owned the stallion since 2021 and had this to say “We are very excited for Chemistry to be part of the NZ World Games Team and we're looking forward to watching him compete in Herning. It's a pleasure to be able to share this part of his journey with Tommy together.”

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RIDER: Melissa Galloway HORSE: Windermere J’Obei W (Johnson / Miss Pompei xx) NZWB AGE: 11 | Gelding FEI WORLD RANKING: 102 OWNER: Melissa Galloway, Anne & Rodney Parkes GROOM: Sarah Parkes-Seufert BREEDERS: David Woolley & Rania Todd BASED: Stable van Olst (NED) CDI GRAND PRIX PERSONAL BEST: Aachen 70.478%

″Joey″ has been in the Parkes family since he was an unbroken 2yr old. Coowners Anne & Rodney (Melissa’s parents) have been hugely supportive of this journey since her pony days and Melissa describes them as “supportive, generous, and humble.”

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THE ALL-IMPORTANT GROOMS

JAX JOHNSON ABBIE DEKEN (NEW PLYMOUTH) What an opportunity to be a part of an exciting New Zealand team! I feel grateful and privileged to be asked. I last groomed at World Champs twenty years ago for Kallista Field in 2002 in Jerez Spain (still one of my life highlights) so it will be interesting to see how things have changed a couple of decades down the track!! I have watched Vanessa work with Gaylene and Jax for years now so it will be so nice to be a part of her team at this pinnacle event - making sure “Jax” is feeling well will be my first priority and hopefully taking some pressure off Gaylene so she can focus on what she needs to do. It will also be fantastic to reconnect with the other team members and their support crews and of course absorb and learn from watching the best in the world!

rooms are such essential team members looking after their horses 24/7. They get to know every nuance of behaviour and must officially take the horses temperatures twice a day beginning three days before the event. This is recorded in an FEI monitored app as a precaution against the highly transmissible EHV1 virus. NZL Grooms will be accommodated in caravans in the grooms village and have access to the grooms lounge and meals.

CHEMISTRY ELLEN SUANN (BERRILEE - NSW, AUS) Following ten wonderful years with Mulawa Arabian Stud I am the recently appointed Performance Horse Manager for Mulawa Performance Horses. It has been a dream come true to have a career I truly love in the horse industry largely due to the Farrell family who have shared their knowledge and beautiful horses with me for over a decade now. I have always been drawn to the hotter horses and fell in love with the Arabians for their charisma and heart and now that has organically evolved into a love of dressage and warmbloods for those same reasons. Horses have taken me around the world cheering on our horses in Las Vegas, Aachen and now Herning. I couldn’t be more thrilled to be joining Chemistry, John and the Kyros family at the World Championships.

WINDERMERE J'OBEI W SARAH PARKES – SEUFERT (BLENHEIM) Grooming at the ECCO FEI World Dressage Championships in Herning is such an amazing opportunity on its own let alone grooming for my beautiful sister! I love being involved in her journey and this is such an exciting time for the whole family! To see Melissa's dreams from when she was about 10 years old now become a reality is just amazing and seeing how far Melissa and Joey have come over the last 8 years is such a thrill. I’m so excited to be there every step of the way to support her and Joey. AUGUST 2022 | DRESSAGENZ BULLETIN | 21

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DNZ ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER & CONFERENCE

DRESSAGE FOR DENMARK - DRESSAGE NZ AWARDS DINNER 2022 Articles by Wendy Hamerton Photos by NZEquine (unless stated otherwise)

Riders, Officials and Sponsors came together to celebrate the annual Dressage NZ Awards Dinner and Conference at The Rydges Hotel in Christchurch. The room was flooded with Red and White as party goers celebrated all things NZ Dressage and the journey towards the World Dressage Championships in Herning, Denmark in August.

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AWARDS DINNER HIGHLIGHTS BEST DRESSED AWARD Betty Brown and Jen Sim

Photos by NZEquine

RED & WHITE Celebrating sending a team to the World Dressage Championships in Denmark

AWARDS DINNER A wonderful night of celebration

LEFT TO RIGHT Mary Davis, Angela Valentine, Anna Gale, Laura Hayes and Shirley Black

FUNDRAISER A mini Chemistry, Windemere J'Obei W and Jax Johnson

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Jo Bly - TiES Dressage Series winner

DNZ ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER & CONFERENCE

Scott McKenna Dressage Chair

Robert Kofoed (Zilco)

FANCY DRESS! Geoff Husband provides the laughs with wife Jill

SOLD TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER! Team Fundraising Auction Action

TEAM NZL PLACED THIRD IN WDC WORLD RANKINGS L TO R: Sandy Houston, Chris Lovelady (CDE). Sally Goldsmith for Sandy Fryatt, Mikayla Wildermoth

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Jan Bird (middle) judging at the Sydney CDI 2012 Photo: Franz Venhaus

JAN BIRD - WINNER OF THE KAYE FISSENDEN MEMORIAL TROPHY The Kaye Fissenden Memorial Trophy is awarded annually at the discretion of the Dressage NZ Board for an Outstanding Contribution to Dressage NZ.

ressage Wellington nominated Jan Bird for the for her dedication to Dressage in New Zealand for more than half a century.

outstanding in her role as both a National Judge Educator & Mentor and a long standing Area Judges Officer for Dressage Wellington for over twenty years.

Jan was first an FEI candidate (3*) Judge, then promoted to International FEI judge judging the FEI Dressage World Challenge and Pacific League World Cup Finals, she was an FEI Mentor and Young Horse Judge and officiated at numerous CDI events in New Zealand and offshore. But she was a 3* International Judge, New Zealand List 1 Judge and Technical Delegate for many years prior to that.

Jan gave numerous Judges Clinics over the years. Her ability to explain movements clearly with the help of the demonstration riders was fabulous. We all loved her witty comments and the expressive way she kept us all captivated and keen to learn. She never hesitated to pass her knowledge on with kindness and enthusiasm.

She was awarded Dressage NZ Judge of the Year in 2014 following her retirement as an FEI Judge. Jan was extremely proud to be an international judge and loved travelling for her sport which she did energetically and with enthusiasm. Her contribution to Judging and Judges Development both nationally and regionally has indeed been 28 | DRESSAGENZ BULLETIN | AUGUST 2022

were hosting. After receiving very positive and encouraging comments from them both I agreed to become a judge and went onto the Judges Panel as a List 5 (the bottom level). With Jan’s extensive mentoring and encouragement I have worked my way up to a List A National Judge. She always made time for me to listen and discuss any problems I had, especially when I was going through the upgrading processes.”

Her interest in music and singing and international judging status added to her extensive musical freestyle knowledge.

FROM LIST 5 TO A LEVEL JUDGE - A TRIBUTE FROM ROBIN FRIEND “Jan has been the Wellington Area Judges Officer since I took up judging some 22 years ago. I first attended a Judges Clinic at Waikanae Pony Club Rooms which Jan and Helen Hughes-Keen

Scott McKenna and Jan Bird

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Big Barrel Volunteer of the Year Wairarapa’s Wendy Jeffery was an outstanding winner of the Volunteer of the Year Award. THIS IS WHAT HER LOCAL AREA GROUP HAD TO SAY... We can’t thank Wendy enough for her fantastic leadership and the humbling role model she has become for many of our young riders who are keen to contribute towards their sport. Scott McKenna Dressage Chair and Wendy Jeffery

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DRESSAGE NZ BREEDER OF THE YEAR David Woolley David Woolley and Jax Johnson Photo: Hannah Comrie

David was unable to attend the Dressage NZ awards dinner and instead received his trophy at an ESNZ High Performance function held at Takapoto Estate where he was part of a think tank regarding NZ breeders and their valued contribution to our international aspirations.

A MESSAGE FROM DAVID “I’m very honoured to receive the inaugural Dressage Breeders Award from Dressage NZ. Breeding horses, just like producing a dressage horse is a very long game and it can take years to know if you have the recipe right. It also takes huge effort and expertise from the riders and trainers of your horses not just to train them but to keep them sound and happy in their work. It is this area that luck has truly been on my side. It also seems to me that we have some momentum in our sport right now and I plan to keep breeding the best horses I can for NZ riders so we can build on what we have already achieved. I’m so excited to get to watch Melissa, Gaylene and John next month in Herning so please raise your glasses and wish our riders and especially our horses, the best of luck!”

DRESSAGE NZ COACH OF THE YEAR Vanessa Way Vanessa received this inaugural Coach of the Year Award for her contribution to the coaching of two World Championships team members, Gaylene Lennard and Melissa Galloway prior to her departure to van Olst stables in 2021. “I am super happy and so very proud to receive this recognition from Dressage NZ. To say this is an honour would be a massive understatement. I would like to thank Dressage NZ for their decades of input into my coaching / training and education. Firstly, through squad training, judges’ seminars, and masterclasses I had the opportunity to be educated and mentored by Michael Putz (GER)” Vanessa acknowledges and credits a number of trainers she has worked with during her career to date for the knowledge she is able to impart. Carl Hester, who needs no further introduction, Olympic and World Medallist Harry Boldt, NZ trainers Bill Noble, Kallista Field, Andrea Raves (who always offers me a kind word and advice today) Fiona Craig and Dan Greenwood also continues to help me via online lessons and video review from the UK. “Finally, the biggest thank you to my incredible pupils for allowing me to be part of your own dressage dreams”. 30 | DRESSAGENZ BULLETIN | AUGUST 2022

Vanessa Way Photo: Belinda Pratt Photography

DNZ ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER & CONFERENCE

Dressage Chairman's Award for Excellence Youth Council Steering Committee

Scott McKenna and Rebecca Mobberley

The Dressage Chairman’s Award for Excellence was awarded to the Youth Council Steering Committee for their commitment to the formation of the Council. The steering committee compromised Lucarne Dolley, Meila Picard, Anna Wilson, Piper Crake, Meg Johnston, Alyssa Harrison, and Rebecca Mobberley. The Youth Council receives $300 for a project of their choice. Rebecca Mobberley accepted the award on behalf of members who were unable to attend the presentation but were present on Zoom where possible. Youth Council Chair, Lucarne Dolley thanked Dressage NZ for their support of Youth in Dressage.

AR Dressage Judge and Official of the Year

Leonie Coker and Judith Cunningham

Leonie Coker & Helen Christie Congratulations to Judge of the Year Leonie Coker (Rotorua) and Official of the Year Helen Christie (Southland). Leonie is an A Level judge considered to be very supportive of all levels of riders she assesses during her numerous judging assignments throughout the year at everything from protocol days to national events. Dressage Rotorua acknowledges Leonie’s huge commitment to both her local group and the wider Bay of Plenty area Helen has recently been promoted to an A level Dressage judge and has travelled widely to meet the requirements necessary to officiate at this level. Helen is also a steward and has many international appointments in Dressage and Eventing on her CV.

Helen Christie during the Tokyo Olympics Photo: Libby Law Photography

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Karmargen Fairplay Award Windsor Lad Trophy plus $500 Training Grant presented by Peter & Karen Trotter

Dressage Otago nominated the mother and daughter combination of Anna & Janet Smithson as worthy recipients of the 2022 Karmargen Fairplay Award Anna Smithson (16) is one of their most valued members, competing at Introductory level. One of the most appreciated contributions she makes at an event is offering to escort young horses and other combinations who may appear to be a bit nervous getting from their float or yard over to the warmup area, and again back after their test. She always waits around after her own test if she is drawn later in the field to make sure no one is left out in the competition area alone. She is always happy to put her horse Flicka in the next door yard to any unsettled horse, and Flicka (an opiniated mare) promptly sorts out her new neighbour and calms them down! Anna and her mum Janet help put up and take down arenas, call tests, and support anyone who comes in contact with them. They are collectively responsible for the very pleasant and supportive atmosphere around the training and unregistered classes at our events. Janet has also offered to take on the writers’ convenor role for our group. Janet and Anna are true game changers in our sport – thank you.

St Georges Trophy – First Year Small Tour Riders

Jackie Thomas and Sartorial Hit SW Photo: Bella Maitland

Donated by the Friends of Dressage

Sartorial Hit SW

Jackie Thomas

Otago

67.500

Belmont Rockstar

Sandy Fryatt

Canterbury

66.005

Ruanuku R

Gemma Lewis

Canterbury

63.721

Royal Rock RE

Danielle Vollebregt

Waikato

63.333

Grandiosie

Janna Greene

Marlborough

60.891

Sisters II Elspeth

Carole Macarthy

SCNO

59.069

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PONY & YOUNG RIDER PERFORMANCE LEAGUE 2021-2022 final, sponsored by AMS Saddlery Section Champions

Rider

Horse

Points

Preliminary

Paige Fitzgerald

KS Helter Skelter

Novice

Riley Chase

Asti

Elementary

Frankie Lawn

Pied Piper Trick or Treat

Medium & above

Morgan Abel-Pattinson

Pioneer North East

National Pony

Morgan Abel-Pattinson

Pioneer North East

Preliminary

Rilee McMeekin

Furst Love Note

Novice

Millie Thompson

Sisters II Mrs Robinson

Elementary

Rilee McMeekin

Windermere Legato

Medium

Samantha Belsham

Dolcetto II

Advanced Medium

Mikayla Wildermoth

Don Douglas CFH

Advanced

Jorja Dann

Donatello MH

Small Tour

Meg Johnston

BL About Time

National Horse

Bella Small

Lord Louis

Pony

Horse

ABOVE: Bella Small

FROM LEFT: Paige Fitzgerald, Riley Chase, Frankie Lawn, Rilee McMeekin, Mikayla Wildermoth and Jorja Dann

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NATIONAL SUPER 5 LEAGUE SERIES National Super 5 Series 2021-22

Level L1

Average % of the Top 2 scores across all qualifiers of the Super 5

% Top 2 78.929 76.250 74.956 74.018 72.992 74.449 73.419 73.236 72.868 72.500 70.063 69.532 68.719 68.407 68.344 71.583 71.167 70.820 69.750 69.292 74.798 73.750 70.541 69.358 68.750 71.250 69.899 69.325 67.838 67.467 70.013 69.412 67.721 67.378 66.373 66.926 65.000 62.861 62.298 61.453 71.576 67.926 67.392 66.830 66.563

Horse Fernlea Don Rubato HSP Raven Furst Love Note Limoges Reliable Valentino Danseur MH Nastasia Joniro Dulcet Falcon O Dantelegro Fandango Gusto Heathers Papaver Pied Piper Trick or Treat Equestro Dexterous SE Gatsby Riverrock Nigella Denzel MH Bloomfield Furst Love Song La Peregrina Dance Hit SW NSC Jolie DW Mistadobalina Just A Spark RE Don Douglas CFH NSC Furst Rock DW Vollrath Luigi Anuschka PSH Arkenwood Donnervalde Back on Track Devonian STS Lord Alexis Dolce Vita RB Sartorial Hit SW Springfield Passion Hit BL All By Chance Hapsburg PSH Fernlea Diamond Day Alliarna Laila Dawn De Caprio MH Jax Johnson NSC Andreas Don Vito MH Aphrodite NSC Timbermill Prequel

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Rider Kristen Anderson-Strang Henrike Puketapu Rilee McMeekin Sophie de Clifford Sophee Probyn Wendi Williamson Abbie Deken Cooper Oborn Cherie Pearson Candice Nichol Nicky Majoor Julie Fraser Angela Valentine Frankie Lawn Willa Aitken Tanya McKenzie Sophie de Clifford Mary Davis Anna Gale Sandy Fryatt Susan Tomlin Vanessa Way Ottilie Upshall Penny Pearce Mikayla Wildermoth Vanessa Way Grace Farrell Kathryn Corry Cooper Oborn Toni Louisson Penny Pearce Mandy Littlejohn Jackie Thomas Giselle Conway Renee Etherington Liz Hutson Lorraine Ward-Smith Sonya McLachlan Nicki Sunley Christine Reynolds Gaylene Lennard Vanessa Way Wendi Williamson Cooper Oborn Vanessa Way

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DNZ ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER & CONFERENCE L5 CHAMPION L TO R: Colin Louisson (Sponsor - Back on Track) Susan Tomlin, Andrea Raves (owner)

L8 CHAMPION Liz Hutson

L3 CHAMPION Nicky Majoor

JUST A FEW OF THE INCREDIBLE SPONSORS (FROM LEFT): Nigel McCord (Kiwi Arena Rake), David Jones Parry (Bates Saddles), Robert Kofoed (Zilco), Andrea Raves (AR Dressage), Colin Louisson (Back on Track), Suzanne Black (Excel Equine). AUGUST 2022 | DRESSAGENZ BULLETIN | 35

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PONY & YOUNG RIDER TOP 10 LEAGUE 2021-2022 final, sponsored by Equizee Rider

Horse

Points

Horse Preliminary - Bronze Rilee McMeekin

Furst Love Note

Champion

Sophee Probyn

Reliable Valentino

Reserve

Horse Novice - Bronze or Silver Charlotte van der Zwan

Edgewater Grace

Champion

Rachel Hucker

BL Allalong

Reserve

Horse Elementary to Adv Medium - Bronze or Silver Samantha Belsham

Dolcetto II

Champion

Eva van den Brink

Royal Dream

Reserve

Grace Purdie

Skyhi Leandro K

Champion

Charlotte Henderson

Little Acorn

Reserve

Pony Preliminary - Bronze

Newcomer

Pony Novice - Bronze or Silver Riley Chase

Asti

Champion

Heidi Kendrick

SWE Ferrero Rocher

Heidi Kendrick

SWE Ferrero Rocher

Reserve

Top Score Rider North Island

Pony Elementary to Adv Medium - Bronze or Silver

Charlee Halewood

Morgan Abel-Pattinson

Pioneer North East

Champion

Top Score Rider South Island

Ty Gwyn Riviera

Georgia Mullins

Kingslea Busy Bee

Reserve

Heidi Kendrick

SWE Ferrero Rocher

BACK ROW (L TO R): Grace Purdie, Riley Chase, Charllee Hallewood and Charlotte van der Zwan FRONT ROW Rilee McMeekin and Heidi Kendrick

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DRESSAGE MASTERS TOP 10 LEAGUE 2021-2022 final, sponsored by Excel Equine Rider

Horse

Points

Preliminary & Novice - Bronze Darlene Morgan-Bibby

Bellvidere

Champion

Wendy Jeffery

CDS Donero

Reserve

Preliminary & Novice - Silver & Gold Kristen Anderson

Fernlea Don Rubato

Champion

Sharon Templeton

Los Angeles AH

Reserve

Elementary to Advanced Medium - Bronze Sandy Houston

Southwell Razzmataz

Champion

Mary Davis

Denzel MH

Reserve

Elementary to Advanced Medium - Silver Barbara Clarke

Lysander W

Champion

Karen Titter

Donnerchino

Reserve

Elementary to Advanced Medium - Gold Julie Fraser

Fandango

Champion

Anna Terrell

Solitar Storm

Reserve

Advanced & Above - No classification Kathryn Corry

Anuschka PSH

Champion

Jackie Thomas

Sartorial Hit SW

Reserve

Anuschka PSH

Miss Portly

Amateur Owner Kathryn Corry Owner/Horse Combo Shirley Black

FROM LEFT: Mary Davis, Wendy Jeffery, Sandy Houston, Jackie Thomas and Shirley Black

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SMALL STARS TOP 10 LEAGUE 2021-2022 final, sponsored by ORO Equestrian Ottilie Upshall and Mistadobalina Photo: Take the Moment

Rider

Horse

Points

Bronze - Preliminary & Novice Charmian Pearson-Brown

Bon Bon MH

Champion

Leia Maxwell

Lox Dolce Weltina

Reserve

Amy Sage

HPH Furst Welcome

Champion

Nikki Lourie

Donnay

Reserve

Silver - Elementary & Medium

Gold - Advanced Medium & above Ottilie Upshall

Mistadobalina

Champion

Chelsea Callaghan

Sisters II Etta J

Reserve

Amy Sage and HPH Furst Welcome Photo: Libby Law Photography

Charmian Pearson-Brown Photo: Libby Law Photography

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DNZ ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER & CONFERENCE

AMATEUR TOP 10 LEAGUE 2021-2022 final, sponsored by South Canterbury Saddlery Pot Black Trophy Champion & Amateur Award Sandy Houston

Southwell Razzmataz

Canterbury

Shelby Davys Olsen

Cover Girl KSNZ

Waikato

Champion

Zara Colgan

Piccolo Yukon Gold

Auckland

Reserve

Cherie Pearson

Dulcet

Canterbury

Champion

Anna Williams

HSP Levi

Nth Hawkes Bay

Reserve

Julie Fraser

Fandango

Nelson

Champion

Amy Brosnan

La Ping

Central Districts

Reserve

Preliminary Bronze

Novice - Bronze or Silver

Elementary - Bronze or Silver

Medium & Advanced Medium - Bronze or Silver Sandy Houston

Southwell Razzmataz

Canterbury

Champion

Philippa McLeod

Donneregal

SCNO

Reserve

Piccolo Yukon Gold

Auckland

Newcomer Zara Colgan

Sue Hobson and Sandy Houston Photo: NZEquine

Sandy Houston and Southwell Razzmataz Photo: Bella Maitland

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DNZ ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER & CONFERENCE

NATIONAL MUSICAL FREESTYLE SERIES CHAMPIONS 2021-2022 final, sponsored by Zilco Pts

% Top 3

Level

Place

Dance Hit SW

Susan Tomlin

Central Districts

75.550

ADV-MED

Dulcet

Cherie Pearson

Canterbury

74.382

NOV

Riverrock Nigella

Sophie de Clifford

Waikato

71.964

MED

NSC Jolie DW

Vanessa Way

Taranaki

71.417

ADV-MED

SE Gatsby

Tanya McKenzie

Canterbury

71.237

MED

Frankie Lawn

Taranaki

70.472

ELEM

Meg Johnston

SCNO

70.218

SMALL TOUR

Pony Champion Pied Piper Trick or Treat Young Rider Champion BL All About Time

Robert Kofoed and Frankie Lawn

Meg Johnston and BL All About Time Photo: Libby Law Photography

FROM LEFT: Susan Tomlin, Cherie Pearson and Tanya McKenzie

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DNZ ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER & CONFERENCE PICTURED BELOW L TO R: Sandy Houston, Philippa McLeod, Tanya McKenzie, Mary Davis and Mikayla Wildermoth

Dressage Futures 2021-2022

DRESSAGE FUTURES PRIZE FINAL

Rider

Horse

Points

Place

Tanya McKenzie

SE Gatsby

Level

Medium

Sandy Houston

Southwell Razzmataz

Medium

Mary Davis

Denzel MH

Medium

Henrike Puketapu

HSP Soe

2021-2022 sponsored by60 Prestige Equestrian Philippa McLeod final, Donneregal 4 Advanced Medium Medium

Pts

Level

Place

SE Gatsby

Tanya McKenzie

Canterbury

MED

Southwell Razzmataz

Sandy Houston

Canterbury

MED

Denzel MH

Mary Davis

Otago

MED

Donneregal

Philippa McLeod

SCNO

ADV-MED

HSP Soe

Henrike Puketapu

Canterbury

MED

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CONFERENCE KEY POINTS REMITS: Passed CURRENT RULE DRESS: NUMBER : 479 To include Training Events (TE) & Local Events (LE) (graded & non-graded) JACKETS: Tailcoats are permitted at levels Advanced to Grand Prix.

Failed ART 451.2.5 UNAUTHORISED / OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE If necessary, a horse may be assisted in the area directly around the arena by a single handler on foot who may not have physical contact with the horse or the equipment, but once the Judge’s bell has been sounded any further assistance will be considered unauthorised / outside assistance. This remit failed 22 Votes Against / 4 . This was a remit put forward in 2021, and was deferred until 2022 to give more time to consider all issues that may arise if this rule was passed. The remit passed by one vote only at the 2022 Planning Forum to come forward to Conference and after lengthy discussion was not passed for inclusion in the 2022-23 rules.

GOLD SILVER BRONZE CATEGORIES It was agreed to amend the eligibility for the three categories for 2022-23 following feedback and analysis of the conditions applied in the 2021-22 season. Key points include • Four year stand down removed in bronze levels which means riders who have EVER ridden at the higher levels start at SILVER. • Freestyle scores no longer excluded. • Number of eligibility scores increased to 11 or more in all divisions where applicable. • % Scores to move from Preliminary and Novice Bronze to Silver amended to 63% (from 65%) • Eligibility at the evening prior to the event. • Small Tour and above is defined as Prix St Georges to Grand Prix Levels. • Riders must compete in their category when GSB is used and may not opt to compete up a category. • Bronze eligibility % reduced from 65% to 63% Prelim and Novice. • Areas may run separate classes or combined and GSB results extracted.

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DNZ ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER ANNUAL & CONFERENCE AWARDS

Gold Silver Bronze Categories 2022-23 Preliminary Gold: All riders that don’t meet the criteria of either Preliminary Bronze or Silver below To compete Preliminary Bronze you MUST answer NO To compete Preliminary Silver you MUST answer NO to to BOTH statements BOTH statements Yes No Yes No As a rider on any horse competed at As a rider on any horse competed at Medium or above at any time Advanced Medium level or above in the last four years As a combination have achieved 11 or more As a combination have achieved 11 or more scores of 63% or above at any level scores of 68% or above at any level Novice Gold All riders that don’t meet the criteria of either Novice Bronze or Silver below To compete Novice Bronze you MUST answer NO to To compete Novice Silver you MUST answer NO to BOTH BOTH statements statements Yes No Yes No As a rider on any horse competed at As a rider on any horse competed at Advanced Medium level or above at any time Advanced level or above in the last four years As a combination have achieved 11 or more As a combination have achieved 11 or more scores of 63% or above at any level Novice scores of 68% or above at any level Novice and above and above Elementary Gold All riders that don’t meet the criteria of either Elementary Bronze or Silver below To compete Elementary Bronze you MUST answer NO To compete Elementary Silver you MUST answer NO to to BOTH statements BOTH statements Yes No Yes No As a rider on any horse competed at As a rider on any horse competed at Small Advanced level or above at any time Tour or above in the last four years As a combination have achieved 11 or As a combination have achieved 11 or more scores of 63% or above at any level more scores of 65% or above at any level Elementary and above Elementary and above Medium Gold All riders that don’t meet the criteria of either Medium Bronze or Silver below To compete Medium Bronze you MUST answer NO to To compete Medium Silver you MUST answer NO to BOTH statements BOTH statements Yes No Yes No As a rider on any horse competed at Small As a rider on any horse competed at Small Tour or above at any time Tour or above in the last four years As a combination have achieved 11 or more As a combination have achieved 11 or more scores of 63% or above at any level Medium scores of 65% or above at any level Medium and above and above Advanced Medium Gold All riders that don’t meet the criteria of either Advanced Medium Bronze or Silver below To compete Advanced Medium Bronze you MUST To compete Advanced Medium Silver you MUST answer answer NO to BOTH statements NO to BOTH statements Yes No Yes No As a rider on any horse competed at Small As a rider on any horse competed at Small Tour or above at any time Tour or above in the last four years As a combination have achieved 11 or As a combination have achieved 11 or more scores of 63% or above at any level more scores of 65% or above at any level Advanced medium and above Advanced medium and above AUGUST 2022 | DRESSAGENZ BULLETIN | 43

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GRAB YOUR TEAM MATES & HAVE FUN WITH LAND ROVER The Land Rover Teams Dressage League A fun but serious teams competition where riders have the chance to put together their own teams. There will be competitions in each island plus a grand national final.

PURPOSE: To create a supportive team spirit and culture combined with friendly rivalry amongst athletes in a very individual focused sport. To encourage the participation of less experienced members and transition from Local Events to Regional events.

FORMAT: Two categories of the team challenge will be held in each island. Land Rover Youth League: All categories of riders: Gold, Silver & Bronze on all levels of Horses and Ponies. Riders under 25 years at the 1st of August 2022 but if a rider turns 25 on or after the 1st August, they may continue to accrue team points for the season Land Rover Welcome League: Bronze and Silver combinations plus a maximum one Gold combination per team. Horses or Ponies Graded Preliminary to Medium at 1st September 2022. If a combination upgrades they may continue to accrue points. Riders 26 years and over at the 1st of August 2022 Eligibility: As at 1 September 2022 Riders must be ESNZ Competitive Child Members or Full Members Horses / ponies must be ESNZ registered and may have a Dressage Annual start or use Flexi-Starts

ENTRIES • Encourage Teams to include one first year member • Teams may be up to 7 combinations and must include at least one horse or pony graded each of Preliminary to Elementary at 1st Sept 2022. • Riders will create and nominate their own teams. • Team Riders can be from any area - they do not have to be from the same ESNZ Area • The rider/horse/pony combination team nomination must be the same throughout the challenge. • A rider can be a member of more than one team but must be on a different horse or pony • Teams will be called "Land Rover (plus two names maximum)" Dressage NZ reserves the right to request a name change if there are duplicates or any name considered inappropriate for whatever reason. • Teams must nominate a team captain to submit entries to DNZ who will verify and enter them on EvoEvents.

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NATIONAL NEWS

Carol Going with Olivia Chunk and Mr McCloud and Kaye Ahsam and Gerricho LPE

DEMOS & DISCUSSIONS PROVE VALUABLE IN NORTHLAND Story by Dressage Northland & Dressage NZ

A great turnout of sixty riders including a number from local pony clubs, and judges attended the Dressage Northland discussion day held at the RDA Indoor arena at Whangarei’s Barge Park. All fourteen listed Northland judges plus three trainee judges took advantage of the opportunity.

rganised by the Dressage Northland judges committee led by Carol Going. Contributions of time and energy by Lois Andrewes, Kaye Ahsam, Janet Fox, Julie Harrisson, Judith Matthews, and Debbie Rivers helped produce pamphlets which were added to the handout information packs. Dressage NZ funding enabled Dressage Northland to cover the cost of hiring the indoor arena and assist with travelling costs for the riders. A very big thank you to Dressage NZ for their support. First into the arena was Nikita Osborne riding Sansa SF and Mihi Shepherd on Freya SF, two quality three year old fillies bred by Nikita at her Seaforth Farms. It was the first time out for both horses they demonstrated Training and Preliminary movements. One

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filly was a little tense which was noticeable and what we often see in the competition arena, given a little time it was satisfying to see her relax and show her true movement and potential. A good discussion point. Helen McGrath and her event horse demonstrated Preliminary and Novice movements and demonstrated well that you do not need what may be considered a purpose bred dressage horse to get good marks. It just has to be trained as per the all-important scale of training. Thanks to Olivia Chuck and her pony Mr McCloud and Kaye Ahsam (Gerricho LPE) for capably demonstrating Elementary and Medium and to Judith Matthews who travelled all the way down from Kaitaia with Fanfare MH and Georgia MH together with their riders Casey Johnson and Reece Downham. These

horses are working at Advanced and Small Tour and made it look all so smooth and easy. Nikita and her old friend Alfie (Alacatraz) then produced a treat for us all, having fun showing half passes, passage, the difference between medium and extended trot and finished with tempi changes. Alfie is now retired from competition and Nikita is giving lessons on him to lucky riders who want to feel how to achieve the advanced movements. Alfie of course only does them when the correct aids are given! All the riders coped very well with being asked to make deliberate mistakes and it was good to see quarters leading, trailing, too much neck bend etc and then seeing the movements ridden correctly. Thank you and well done to all of the riders.

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NATIONAL CALENDAR

NATIONAL CALENDAR Keep up to date with the Premier League Events Competition Calendar for 2022-2023 To view or download an ALL events or ISLAND google calendar to your device click here.

https://www.nzequestrian.org.nz/disciplines/dressage/competition/show-dates-card-for-2020-2021/

SEPTEMBER 2022 24/25

South Canterbury/North Otago

SCNO Dressage Premier League and Championship Show

Premier League

OCTOBER 2022 8/9

Central Districts

Central Districts Premier League Show

Premier League

22/23

Marlborough

Dressage Marlborough

Premier League

22/24

Bay of Plenty

BOP Regional Championships

Premier League

29/30

Nelson

Richmond Roast House Summer Series

Premier League

29/30

Wellington

Dressage Wellington Championships

Premier League

NOVEMBER 2022 12/13

Northern Hawkes Bay

NHB Premier League

Premier League

12/13

Otago

Dressage Otago Premier League Championship Show

Premier League

19/20

Gisborne

Gisborne Dressage Premier League Championship Show

Premier League

Dressage NZ

Livamol FEI Dressage World Challenge

National

24/27

Dressage NZ

Dressage NZ Nationals

National

DECEMBER 2022 3/4

Southern Hawkes Bay

SHB Premier League Event

Premier League

3/4

Southland

Dressage Southland PL Show

Premier League

10/11

Canterbury

Canterbury Dressage Championships

Premier League

10/11

Waitemata

Dressage Waitemata Premier League Event

Premier League

17/18

Taihape

Taihape Dressage Christmas Championships

Premier League

JANUARY 2023 14/15

Taranaki

Taranaki Premier League

Premier League

20/22

Auckland-Manukau

Auckland Manukau PL Champs

Premier League

21/22

Wairarapa

Dressage Wairarapa Premier League Event

Premier League

27/28

Dressage NZ

EvoEvents U25 Youth Festival incl Youth Forum

National / Regional

28/29

Ashburton

Ashburton Dressage Premier League Championship Show

Premier League

FEBRUARY 2023 4/6

SI Combined Cte

South Island Dressage Championships

Premier League

11/12

Northland

Northland Premier League Championships

Premier League

17/19

Waikato

Dressage Waikato Premier League Festival

Premier League

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS

DENMARK SECURES ANOTHER NATIONS CUP VICTORY AHEAD OF HERNING Article by Catie Staszak Photos by Leanjo de Koster

compact but accomplished field lined up for the finale of the 2022 FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ series at Falsterbo (SWE), including the top two teams in the standings, but that didn't stop Denmark from running away with the competition. The win marked a second straight victory for the Danish squad after triumphing in Aachen two weeks ago. The four-rider team of Nanna Skodborg Merrald (Blue Hors. St. Schufro), Nadja Aaboe Sloth (Favour Gersdorf), Anna Kasprzak (Addict de Massa) and Daniel Bachmann 50 | DRESSAGENZ BULLETIN | AUGUST 2022

Andersen (Zippo M.I.) impressed with their consistent excellence across the Grand Prix, Grand Prix Special and Grand Prix Freestyle tests. The group finished on a total of just 14 points, well ahead of The Netherlands (30 points) and Sweden (31).

Sweden's Patrik Kittel shone individually aboard the 14-year-old Oldenburg gelding Blue Hors Zepter, winning the Grand Prix (75.261%) and finishing second in the Freestyle (80.865%), but it was not enough to hold off Denmark. In fact,

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

"There has not been one ride we came away feeling poorly about. Everyone really delivered. I'm so proud to be a part of this team." Daniel Bachmann Andersen (DEN)

Danish riders took up two-thirds of the podium in every test. They shared the wealth. Bachmann Andersen performed best for his team in the Grand Prix, finishing second with Zippo M.I. on a score of 75.043% before topping the Special on 73.723%. Both scores were personal bests for him and his 10-year-old mount. "He's quite a green horse. This was just his sixth show at the Grand Prix level," Bachmann Andersen said. "He's shown a lot of quality, and he's improved since his last show. Overall, I'm happy with his development. He has had a good experience here. It's all a part of the journey." Nanna Skodborg Merrald stole the spotlight in the Freestyle, taking the win with 11-year-old Blue Hors St. Schufro in what was the stallion's debut in the test. Inexperience did not prove to be a hindrance, as the pair received a top score of 81.080%. I'm really happy and really proud of my horse," Merrald said. "He's still very green, and this was his first Grand Prix Freestyle ever. It's not a freestyle I've made for him, so there was a little bit of improvising. In the end, he did really well. There were some small misunderstandings, but overall, I had a clean test without big mistakes, and I'm really happy with that."

Nadja Aaboe Sloth and Favour Gersdorf.

The win leaves the squad feeling confident as they make their final preparations for the upcoming FEI World Dressage Championships on home soil in Herning (DEN). "It's always fantastic to have a Nations Cup, where you can come out and train to be a team and compete as a team before going out for a World Championship," Bachmann Andersen said. "It's always bigger pressure riding for an entire team, and it's good to be trying out different combinations and see how everyone is riding on a team." Although finishing third, Sweden still came away with a victory, having secured the 2022 FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ series title before competition began. With

less than four teams competing at Falsterbo, the event did not count for series points. Sweden, also finishing on the podium at Compiegne (FRA), Rotterdam (NED) and Aachen (GER), completed the season with 37 points. The Netherlands finished second on 24 points, with Spain third (20 points). "We were very strong from the beginning. At every show, we had a different team, and that is a strength of the country to have four different teams and be on the podium every time," said Sweden's chef d'equipe Bo Jena. "The experience we get from Nations Cup competitions are [ones] we take with us to the next show, the next year and for the future."

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