Inter-Branch Competitions
There will generally be classes for all levels of competitors. We will be sending Open, Intermediate and Novice teams to three main events, Eashing Farm (24TH March), Eashing Farm (11th May) and Bisley (22nd June). If anyone wants to compete at any of these events, then it is on a 'first come, first served' basis and teams will be assembled accordingly. Fiona and I should be on hand at these events to help out.

Other Pony Club Competitions
Priory Equestrian Centre Dressage Show, Frensham Surrey Sunday 9th March
Smiths Lawn, Windsor, Combined Training Sunday 25th May
Entries: All Entries should be sent to Shirley Parkinson, Pippins Orchard, Park Wall Lane, Upper Basildon, Berks, RG8 8NE.
Cheques to be made out to relevant pony club and don't forget to look out for extra costs such as medical cover and team fee.
Please include details of horse, rider and classes.. All schedules will be put on the SBPC website.

Results: Please be responsible for collecting your own results and e-mailing them to me as they will count towards Area team selection. Sheets from inter-branch competitions, horse trials, combined training, BD events, or unaffiliated events can count.

Area 13 Qualifier
Open Area Dressage, Intermediate and Novice -WEDS 30th July at BCA

For those of you planning to have a go at dressage teams at the Area Open or Intermediate Level, both of which can qualify for Pony Club National Championships at Hartpury college in Gloucestershire, you must be available to ride there (15th-17th August, tbc). This also applies to anyone who wants to have a go at Novice Level.

Criteria To be considered for Area teams you will need to have met all of the following criteria as a minimum:-

- Attended at least one of Fiona's training sessions, which can include the ride-a-test days
- Attended at least one of the Inter-Branch competitions.
- Attended at least three starred working rallies since 1st July 2007

Dates for Your Diary

Training: Ride-a-Test Day with BD Listed Judges: 26th April @ Bournefield Farm

Test choices should be based upon movements that you and your horse/pony are comfortable with. Test Choices will be advised closer to the time.

Dressage Rallies : Tidmarsh Stud with Fiona Harter 9th Feb, 15th March,24 May, 28 Jun, 19 Jul

Rule Book
Please purchase a 2008 Rule Book as it has all of the essential information about the eligibility for riders and horses at Area and Championship Events and includes all relevant Dressage Tests. It is you responsibility to check that both you, and your horse/pony, are eligible for the classes you enter, so please double check to avoid disappointment. NB: if it is your intention to compete wearing spurs and you are not a 'B' test holder, then please make sure you have the DC's permission and signature on the back of your Membership Card
Any questions or worries, please feel free to get in touch.
Dressage is fun and improves your all round riding. Let's have a happy and successful Dressage season and we look forward to seeing you all.
Contacts: Coordinator: Shirley Parkinson Tel: 01491 671101 Mob: 07977 222778 Trainer: Fiona Harter