British Dressage SPILLERS RESPONSE® Combined Training Qualifiers
January 2009
British Dressage are running their combined training events again this year, and is
always it is sponsored by the SPILLERS RESPONSE® range of feeds. The series includes preliminary, novice and open classes to cater for every level of rider and involves the control and precision of a dressage test, followed by the skill and athleticism of a show jumping round. This popular series usually attracts a mixture of riders from all disciplines, giving competitors a chance to demonstrate their versatility both on the flat and over jumps.
Qualifiers for the 2010 Championships (held at the British Dressage Winter Championships 2010) take place throughout 2009, so far at 17 different venues (with Welsh and Scottish centres yet to confirm their dates at the time of writing). If you would like an opportunity to see what it’s all about you can watch the conclusion of the 2009 Championship at this years Winter Championships at Hartpury College, Glos on the 8th April. Entry to the event is free of charge for spectators.
Qualifying rounds
Preliminary level: preliminary dressage test, max fence height of 2’9”
Novice level: novice dressage test, max fence height of 3’3”
Open level: elementary dressage test, max fence height 3’6”
The two highest placed non-qualified horses in each class will go forwards to the championship. For more information please see Rule 168 and 169, page 77 of the current book.
Spillers Response Combined Training Series Qualifiers
Sheepgate EC, Lincs, 24 Apr
Myerscough College, Lancs, 16 May
Hartpury Arena, Glos, 28 May
Cobham Manor, Kent, 6 June
Norton Heath, Essex, 14 June
Tall Trees Arena, Cornwall, 20 Jun
Addington, Bucks, 20 Jun
Aston Le Walls, Northants, 28 June
Manor Grange Stud, W Yorks, 11 Jul
Allens Hill, Worcester, 1 Aug
Golden Cross, E. Sussex, 16 Aug
Moreton Morrell, Warks, 25 Aug
REC, Yorks, 6 Sep
Moreton EC, Dorset, 27 Sep
Keysoe, Beds, 7 Oct
Sparsholt College, Hants, 11 Oct
Field House EC, Staffs, 22 Oct
Pictured: Spillers Response Preliminary Combined Training Champion 2008 Caroline Moore with Jane Kirkland's Newmiln Dakota, 174pts
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