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We are delighted to be able to confirm the judging panel for the upcoming Cavan Dressage Festival, 1st & 2nd May.
| David Lee | Ireland |
| Jo Graham | GBR |
| Mary Robins | New Zealand |
| Torunn Knaevelsrud | Norway |
| David Patterson | Ireland |
| Christine Skodjereite | Norway |
| Mura Love | New Zealand |
By kind permission of the
Clarke Family
| Saturday 2nd May | ||
| Class 1 | Preliminary | BD 4 (2002) |
| Class 2 | Preliminary | BD 18 (2002) |
| Class 3 | Novice | BD 26 (2006) |
| Class 4 | Novice | BD 22 (2007) |
| Class 5 | Elementary | BD 43 (2006) |
| Class 6 | Elementary | BD 40 (2010) |
| Class 7 | Medium | BD 61 (2002) |
| Class 8 | Medium | BD 69 (2005) |
| Class 9 | Advanced Medium | BD 84 (2008) |
| Class 10 | Advanced Medium | BD 94 (2002) |
| Class 11 | Prix St. George | (2009) |
| Class 12 | Intermediaire II | (2009) |
| Sunday 3rd May | ||
| Class 13 | Preliminary | BD 19 (2008) |
| Class 14 | Preliminary | BD 15 (2008) |
| Class 15 | Novice | BD 37 (2007) |
| Class 16 | Novice | BD 24 (2010) |
| Class 17 | Elementary | BD 57 (2007) |
| Class 18 | Elementary | BD 53 (2007) |
| Class 19 | Medium | BD 73 (2007) |
| Class 20 | Medium | BD 64 (2006) |
| Class 21 | Advanced Medium | BD 93 (2004) |
| Class 22 | Advanced Medium | BD 98 (2002) |
| Class 23 | Intermediaire I | (2009) |
| Class 24 | Grand Prix | (2009) |
This show is a qualifier for the Dressage Masters Championships to be held at Hickstead, West Sussex on the 26th and 27th July 2010
The horse and rider combinations that have gained most points at Novice level and above will qualify for the Dressage Masters. Four horse and rider combinations will qualify at each level. Points will be awarded for each class so it imperative that all four tests are ridden at your chosen level. Points structure – 10 points for 1st down to 1 point for 10th.
Dressage Ireland members who qualify for the Dressage Masters Championships will have to purchase a British Dressage 'Day Ticket' if they wish to compete at the Finals.
Dressage Ireland would like to thank Dane Rawlins and his team for giving our riders the chance to qualify and compete in this prestigious event.
The championship winner at each level will be the horse/ rider combination achieving the highest cumulative percent at that level. All four tests must be ridden at the chosen level.
Classes 11 and 23 will be classed as a Small Tour Championship and Classes 12 and 24 will be classed as a Big Tour Championship.
To win a championship the horse/rider combination MUST compete in all classes at one level.
Accommodation is available in local B & Bs close to the centre.
For a full accommodation list contact; www.cavantourism.com
To be booked on separate booking form.
Cavan has a large lorry park. There are a limited number of electric points.
There are excellent catering and bar facilities at Cavan which will be open throughout the Festival.
Dublin Port - 1 hour 40 minutes
Dun Laoghaire Harbour - 2 hours
Belfast port - 2 hours 15 minutes
Larne Port - 2 hours 40 minutes
Rosslare Harbour - 3 hours 45 minutes
Entry Fee £20/£25 per class / Cheques made out to CDF.
All entries must be made on offical entry forms.
Entry forms can be obtained below (see bottom of page) or contact the show secretary.
Cancellations must be made prior to close of entries.
No refund after this date.
Valerie McCormick
15 Hall Road Road
Ballynahinch
Co. Down. BT24 8XY
Entries close, Monday 19th April / Times available Tuesday 27th April
On Line: www.northernirelanddressage.com
We are again supporting the fun and challenge of team championships.
To enter a team full details including the team name are to be sent to the secretary before the close of entries accompained by a cheque for £20 made out to CDF.
Riders may choose ONE test from classes 2, 4, 6, 8 & 10 and ONE test from classes 14, 16, 18, 20 & 22 as their team test.
Irish riders wishing to be placed on a team MUST enter the relevant classes each day.
Teams should consist of either 3 or 4 members, top 3 scores to count.
It is permissable for all team members to ride at the same level.
Teams must comprise one pony, one junior and one young rider with the fourth member being from any one of the three categories;
Pony Riders, ( from the year of their 12th birthday to the year of their 16th birthday on ponies )
Junior Riders, ( from the year of their 14th birthday to the year of their 18th birthday ) Juniors may ride ponies up to the year of their 16th birthday
Young Riders, ( from the year of their 16th birthday to the year of their 25th birthday on horses )