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New Rules Affecting Drivers of Horse Trucks

New requirements in relation to continuous professional development (CPC) for truck drivers across Europe came into effect on September 10th 2009, following the enforcement of new legislation - EC Directive 2003/59/EC.

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Other Recent News Items From Our News Archive

Reciprocal Membership Package

New HSI Rules for International Riders

Judges' Panel For 2010 Dressage Championships Selected

Pam Stokes, Life member of Dressage Ireland, has passed away at the age of 94.

Mrs Stokes was one of Dressage Ireland’s founding members.

May she rest in peace.

North Munster Region - Ennis Show Rescheduled

The North Munster Region show in Ennis Showgrounds has been re-scheduled for Saturday, 6th March 2010.

South Munster Region - Extra Show

South Munster Region will be running an extra show in Tralee EC on Sunday 14th March 2010, entries close Tuesday 9th March.

Would You Love to Represent Ireland in Korea at the World University Games in November 2010?

Are you currently studying at university, inside or outside of Ireland? The squad selection trials are on the 7th February 2010. You must be able to jump round at least a 1.10cm track and ride dressage to at least elementary standard.

If this sounds interesting please contact iurca@irishstudentriders.com.

Only the competitors who meet the following conditions may take part in the event:

1. Be a national of the country they represent


2. Be at least 17 and less than 28 years of age on 1st January 2010


3. Students who are officially registered for and pursuing a full-time course of study at a university or a similar institute which has a university status that is recognized by the appropriate national academic authority


4. Former students of the institutions mentioned in (c) who have obtained their academic degree or diploma in the year preceding the event

Good luck, we look forward to seeing you at the trials!

SJI Newsletter

Announcing Issue One of the new Showjumping Ireland E-Newsletter.

This issue features articles on Cian O'Connor's and Darragh Kenny's recent big wins, brief news from the world of Eventing and Dressage and coverage of the recent Student Riders Nations Cup - World Cup Finals held in Ravensdale.

Also included is the International Showjumping calender for January and the January Television schedule.

Riders Competing Abroad at National Shows

All riders competing at National shows outside of Ireland are requested to inform the office of their competition plans.

After returning to Ireland (or sooner if possible), ALL results MUST be sent to the office.

Results must include: Rider and membership no – horse and registration no – classes and the results, together with the judges names for each class.

Information Bullet Points From Board To Members December 2009

Details are available here >>>

Horse Passports and Registrations

1. To register a new horse, a photocopy of the passport name and number page must be sent to the office within 5 working days.


2. To re-register a horse, no further paper work needs to be posted.


3. To register a new FOREIGN horse, this must be done via post with registration form and photocopies of the passport pages:


• Passport number and name page
• Veterinary's outline drawing page
• Vaccination page
• Previous competition record of the horse (no record is supplied, then €30 must be included instead)
• Payment in form of cheque, postal order or bank draft

It is the rider/owner’s responsibility to have all vaccinations up to date.

Spot checks will be carried out at regional shows, winter finals and national championships.

Points System to Become Results System

Horses and Ponies are awarded points in registered classes in accordance with the scales set out on the grading & points page providing that the judge on the day is recognised by Dressage Ireland and qualified to judge at that level. Points are not awarded in restricted classes, i.e. Pony, Junior, Young Rider, Freestyle, Amateur or Riding Club.

The results system will become fully operational at the start of 2010 and we advise every member to consult the website for a full explanation on how this will work for your horse's points.

If in doubt, please contact the Secretary's Office.

It always remains the responsibility of each owner/rider to keep a record of their horse's points, and to ensure they enter the horse at the correct level of classes.

Major Change to Rider Categories

To simplify our rider categories and also to make a more even split at Preliminary and Novice Level, there will be a major change for 2010.

Rider categories to be applied at Preliminary and Novice Levels, will be as follows:

• Category 1: any rider who has NEVER competed at Medium Level or above.


• Category 2: any rider who has EVER competed at Medium or above.

This will apply at all regional as well as national shows, and will come into force from 1 November 2009.

Riders must declare their category on every show entry form.

The Rule Book will be amended in due course.

Dressage Ireland Classifieds

From 15 June 2009 Dressage Ireland will need to make a small charge for personal advertising on the website to cover administration costs.

Any advertisements that are currently up on the website for more than 6 months will be removed after 30 June.

We are now also open to business adverts.

Before sending any advertisements please resize your images as per submission guidelines !!

Please use the forms here to send in your ads and payment.

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Vaccination Regulations

At the last board meeting, the vaccination regulations for flu and tetanus as laid down by FEI were discussed.

It was agreed that Dressage Ireland will only require vaccination boosters once per year, as opposed to the twice yearly boosters imposed by FEI.

However, riders wishing to compete internationally will need to be in order with their horse's vaccinations as per FEI rules.

These can be checked with FEI or their website: www.fei.org

D.I.Y. - The Dressage Ireland Youth Club

Calling all young dressage riders: be an active part of the new youth dressage movement - DIY.
All riders under 25 are invited to check out the new dressage club & website. More details here >>>

Trainers List

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

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

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

Campaign Against Live Horse Transport

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

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

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

www.makeanoise.co.uk