Dressage Ireland

New FEI helmet ruling welcomed

The FEI's move to make riding hats compulsory at all international shows from 2013 has been welcomed by Horse Sport Ireland, which first put forward the proposal.

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Renewal of membership and horse registration information

First time members can register themselves and their horses for 2012 from 01.11.2011 onwards. This means they receive the 2 last months of 2011 included in their registration for free and therefore can enjoy the full winter season as registered riders. Existing members can now register their first time horses as well.

The month of January 2012 will once again be a “grace period”, meaning that riders who register themselves and their horses before 31.01.2012, will have their results validated as qualifiers and points.

Judge’s memberships will be issued free of charge again for 2012 to all judges who have attended training on a yearly basis.

And the rebate agreement with Eventing Ireland which has been in place for the past 2 years, will continue for 2012 as well. You must apply in writing for this. (via e-mail is fine)

Rowallen Home International Show Report

Successful Trip For Young Irish Dressage Riders at Rowallen Home International, Scotland

Ruling on International Competition: amendment

An amendment has been made in applying for permission to compete at International Shows (2012).

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.

Sportsman Registration Further Explained

Sportsman Registration is new in 2011 and there are 2 groups available.

The Sportsman Class is specifically designed with our grass roots riders in mind.

New Dressage Ireland 2011 tests.

2 Preliminary and 2 Novice Dressage Ireland tests have been passed to be used by show organizers.

These are free to download from our website. There is no copyright on these test sheets.

Further Preliminary and Novice tests and also some Elementary tests are in preparation and will be added to the stock in the near future.

Shows with List 1 and List 2 Judges

Higher level riders: a list of shows with List 1 and List 2 judges is now available.

Please contact show secretary for confirmation of availability of List 1 and List 2 judges.

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.

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

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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.