Submission GuidelinesTimes
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Arena Walk at Winter Finals
There will be an Arena Walk at Cavan EC on Friday 11 April from approximately 5pm till 9pm.
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Superb entries for the Winter Finals received
We are thrilled to see that our members support our championships in such great numbers, even though we are still in difficult economic times.
Foreign judges are booked again to judge and we wish every member an enjoyable and successful championship.
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Day Programme for Winter Finals
A day programme is now available for the Winter Finals. However, please be advised that this may change after all entries have been received.
| Class | Level | Saturday 12th | Sunday 13th |
| 1 | Preliminary | DI 8 (2011) | BD 19 (2008) |
| 2 | Novice | BD 23 (2012) | DI 24 (2011) |
| 3 | Elementary | BD 45 (2010) | BD 57 (2007) |
| 4 | Medium | BD 61 (2002) | BD 75 (2002) |
| 5 | Advanced Medium | FEI T.T. Jnr (2009) | FEI I.T. Jnr (2009) |
| 6 | Advanced | FEI I.T. YR (2009) | |
| 7 | Prix St Georges | FEI (2009) | |
| 8 | Intermediaire I | FEI (2009) | |
| 9 | Intermediaire II | FEI (2009) | |
| 10 | Grand Prix | FEI (2009) | |
| 11 | Under 25 | as per first test/level | |
| 12 | Sportsman A | DI 8 (2011) | BD 19 (2008) |
| 13 | Sportsman B | BD 23 (2012) | DI 24 (2011) |
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Sponsorship for Connemara Ponies at Winter Finals and National Championships confirmed
20/01/2012
As per 2011, CPBS, has already confirmed sponsorship again for the best placed Connemara Pony during the Winter Finals and the National Championships 2012. A total of €250 together with trophy, is on offer, so all Connemara Pony owners and riders have an incentive to get those qualifications!
This kind gesture from CPBS is very much welcomed by Dressage Ireland, and we hope to see more Connemara Ponies at our Championships.
Tests
Winter Finals 2012
12th and 13th May 2012
Cavan Equestrian Centre, Latt, Co. Cavan
(By kind permission of the Clarke Family)
| Class | Level | Test | Test |
| 1 | Preliminary | DI 8 (2011) | BD 19 (2008) |
| 2 | Novice | BD 23 (2012) | DI 24 (2011) |
| 3 | Elementary | BD 45 (2010) | BD 57 (2007) |
| 4 | Medium | BD 61 (2002) | BD 75 (2002) |
| 5 | Advanced Medium | FEI T.T. Jnr (2009) | FEI I.T. Jnr (2009) |
| 6 | Advanced | FEI I.T. YR (2009) | |
| 7 | Prix St Georges | FEI (2009) | |
| 8 | Intermediaire I | FEI (2009) | |
| 9 | Intermediaire II | FEI (2009) | |
| 10 | Grand Prix | FEI (2009) | |
| 11 | Under 25 | as per first test/level | |
| 12 | Sportsman A | DI 8 (2011) | BD 19 (2008) |
| 13 | Sportsman B | BD 23 (2012) | DI 24 (2011) |
A day schedule with information on which tests run on which day, will be issued as soon as possible.
Dressage at Hickstead Masters
The top 4 in each championship from Preliminary to Prix St Georges will qualify for the Hickstead Masters.
Full details will be forwarded to those who qualify.
Fees
Entry Fees
Winter Finals:
€60/£50 for Classes 1 to 5 and 12+13.
€35/£30 for Classes 6 to 11.
Entries Close:
Monday 23rd April 2012 at midnight.
Withdrawals by:
Monday 30th April 2012.
Times:
Available on D.I. website from Tuesday 8th May 2012.
Payment:
Postal entries to be accompanied by correct payment in form of cheque, postal order or bank draft, made out to DRESSAGE IRELAND – NO CASH!
Postal entries on official Winter Finals 2012 Entry Form.
Entries Winter Finals to:
Postal entries to: Dressage Ireland Office, Dove House, Killedmond, Borris, via Kilkenny, Co. Carlow.
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Qualifications
Qualifications for Winter Finals
Preliminary, Novice, Elementary, Medium Championship and Sportsman Classes:
Competitors must have achieved a qualifying standard of 62% on two occasions between 5th September 2011 and 22nd April 2012, excluding results from the National Championships 2011. Please note two occasions’ means two separate shows, festivals are regarded as one show for the purpose of qualification.
Advanced Medium Championship and above:
Competitors must have achieved a qualifying standard of 62% on one occasion between 5th September 2011 and 22nd April 2012, excluding results from the National Championships 2011.
Under 25 Class:
To participate in the Under 25 Class, you must be under 25 on 01.01.2012. Date of birth must be stated on entry form. Competitors compete at the level they have qualified for, 1 test only, all levels combined in 1 class, highest % wins. Qualifying standard is 62% or more on one occasion between 5th September 2011 and 22nd April 2012, excluding results from the National Championships 2011 - but - Restricted Junior or Young Rider Classes are included.
Champion
Winter Final Champions will be the highest combined percentages of the Winter Final tests for Classes 1 to 5 and 12 and 13.
Balloting
In the event of unmanageable numbers, the organizers reserve the right to ballot out. This will be carried out on a first come first served basis.
Preliminary and Novice Level Classes will be split into Category 1 and 2 and Elementary Level Classes may be split, should entries warrant this.
Under NO circumstance will late entries be accepted.
There are 2 options for entering: via snail mail and on-line.
All must have arrived at the office BEFORE the closing date or time.
Do not contact the office about late entries as refusal might offend.
Stabling
Stabling
Stabling must be booked directly with Cavan Equestrian Centre and is completely independent of Dressage Ireland.