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The Silver Spurs committee, together with Joan Keogh of Spruce Lodge, are pleased to announce a competition which is loosely based on British Young Riders Dressage Scheme 'Young Professionals' and 'Search for the Stars' competitions. The competition itself comprises of an open class in which riders compete their mounts in two predetermined tests at their chosen level, the highest scoring six then go forward to an afternoon session with an international trainer and rider to assess their trainability, technique and understanding of the training scales both in a theoretical and practical sense.

The 'Spruce Lodge Bursary Awards' will be open to riders who have not had their 25th birthday on 01.01.2010. This competition will be integrated into the Silver Spurs Semi-Final day at Marlton Stud on August 13th, making this a very significant and exciting day of competition for young riders of all levels.

See Spruce Lodge Bursary Awards FAQ for further details.

Training Notice

Regional Training with Ellen Bontje

South East Region Residential Training with Ellen Bontje at Spruce Lodge, Co. Wicklow in September 2010.

Vacancy

Dressage Ireland Needs a Public Relations Officer

Dressage Ireland has a vacancy for a Public Relations Officer. If you have an interest in dressage and a flair for writing news items, and would be able to attend the national dressage shows, then we would like to hear from you.

Please contact the secretary, Gerd Liekens-Schurmans.

This is a voluntary position but expenses will be paid, including provision of a broadband connection.

Notice

National Championships 2010

Change with regard to qualification time span for National Championships 2010.

Important Notice

Dressage Ireland Printed Schedule

Due to the high cost of printing schedules, packaging and posting, Dressage Ireland took the decision at the beginning of the year not to have their bi-annual schedule printed any longer.

In the past we have also noted that the printed version of the schedule is out of date before it reaches its members, and is the cause of confusion because of amendments.

From now on (Summer 2010), all information with regard Dressage Ireland shows, training, news, highlights, and so on will be posted on our website.

Our members are advised to keep themselves up to date through the website, but can always contact the office for further details.

Notice

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.

Notice

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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Notice

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 >>>

Notice

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

Grant Appreciation

Dressage Ireland is very grateful to the Irish Horse Board, The Irish Sports Council and Horse Sport Ireland for their continued support of the sport of dressage in Ireland. Once again this year an allocation from the proceeds of the National Lottery to the Irish Sports Council has made this funding possible.