DESCRIPTION: Riders will ride their test of choice with the judge; there will be a scribe to make notes and it will be scored. Janice will then spend the next 15-20 minutes working with you on areas that could be improved (this is the review part).
You may ride more than one test and bring more than one horse. The same horse may also have more than one rider. There are two large size outdoor sand arenas designated for warm-up, and an arena for lungeing.
COST: $50 per test. Message or email to request entry form.
CLOSING DATE IS Thursday, APRIL 30th (be received by).
JUDGE: Janice is an experienced “S” event judge, FEH/YEH, “R” dressage judge, FEI level 2 Event judge, Young horse/ equitation/freestyle dressage judge. She has dedicated herself to teaching others as she has retired from competing. She had successful careers in both dressage and eventing, earning a USDF silver medal. she travels to New England monthly for dressage clinics. Her progressive training system works for both horse and rider at any level
RULES:
o Not a USEA, USDF, or USEA Sanctioned event but will use rules as a guideline
o Show attire preferred but not required
o Please include a current negative coggins with entry
o ALL RIDERS must wear an ASTM approved helmet with chinstrap attached while riding on the grounds
o No alcoholic beverages, or smoking allowed on the grounds
o Horses that kick MUST have red ribbons in the tail.
PLACINGS: Ribbons will be awarded for each test based on merit scores, >65%: Blue, 64-60%: Red, 55-59.9%: Yellow, 50-54.9%: white <50%: Pink
WATER: Is available on grounds
FOOD: Free potluck breakfast and lunch in viewing room. Bring something to share if you wish
ARENA: All lower level tests will be ridden in a sand indoor arena. All others will be in a large size outdoor sand arena
TIMES: will be posted on facebook or emailed.
Contact:
Emily Sumner – ejsumner@gmail.com; (978) 855-2693
