DRESSAGE

Dressage means training a horse to carry out precisely controlled movements in response to signals (minimal) from its rider.

A Dressage competition is about riders completing a series of movements (Test) in a Dressage Area. The Test is a written set of movements, which often has to be ridden from memory. Each movement is scored out of 10, sometimes 20 points. The rider with the highest marks / % is the winner. The test is judged by one or more judges who are looking for balance, rhythm and suppleness and most importantly, obedience of the horse and its harmony with the rider.

Rules - for competition PC uses ESNZ, Dressage Rules 2018 Dressage Rule Book_Plain Effective 1/8/18

and the NZPCA Dressage Championship & Area Dressage Trial Regulations Click here

NZPCA DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS 11 - 12  JANUARY 2020, NATIONAL EQUESTRIAN CENTRE, TAUPO

Teams consist of up to 6 riders: 3 riders in 3 divisions. 

Junior Division: Riders 14 years and under as at the 1st August, preceding the event. Level 1 Tests.

Intermediate Division: Riders 18 years and under as at the 1st August, preceding the event. Level 2 tests.

Senior Division: Riders 24 years and under as at the 1st August, preceding the event. Level 3 Tests.

NQS's must be achieved at the level trialling and the score must be at least 55% in each test.    

King Country Policy to trial & compete in 2020 

  •  Entry fee to trial -  $30.00
  • KCAPC Commitment fee on selection - $70.00 per riding members and payable immediately after selection.

Reimbursements – KCAPC will pay $80.00 travel per horse to the transporter thereof for the return trip, ground fees, camping fees and Friday night’s reception tickets for the team members, Coach and Manager.                      

The trial will be held in conjunction with the Waimarino Pony Club's Dresage Competition on Saturday 7th December 2019.               

KCAPC Dressage Trophies                 

Junior Trophy donated by Karen and Jonny Lord (highest placed)

Senior Trophy donated by Chris and Tony Wilson (highest placed)