Handy hints from the EADJC that highlight common areas where riders loose marks.

1801_RidersThrowingAwayMarks.pdf

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The equestrian community is saddened to learn of the recent passing of Miguel Tavora a gifted and immensely respected horseman and master dressage trainer.

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Kittel jumps to strong lead on Western European League table and looks well on his way to Paris Final; Netherlands Gal has to settle for third.  

by Louise Parkes 

They say it’s never over until the fat lady sings, and at tonight’s FEI World Cup™ Dressage 2017/2018 Western European League qualifier at Olympia in London (GBR), when it seemed Sweden’s Patrick Kittel (41) already had it in the bag, along came the home side’s Emile Faurie (54) with a last-to-go ride that almost overtook the league leader. 

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13 December 2017

Brett Parbery and Willinga Park’s Terry Snow announce partnership that will boost Australian equestrian sports.

Current Australian Grand Prix Dressage Champion Brett Parbery will partner with Australia’s newest world-class equestrian facility Willinga Park, to create an unparalleled cross-discipline high performance hub.

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by Louise Parkes

It takes two to tango as every top-class Dressage rider knows, and Dorothee Schneider (48) and her lovely 11-year-old gelding Sammy Davis Jr. nailed it with the harmony they showed in their tango-themed test that won today’s fourth leg of the FEI World Cup™ Dressage 2017/2018 Western European League at Salzburg in Austria.  

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The Annual General Meeting for Dressage NSW was held on Tuesday, 5 December 2017. 

Four positions were declared vacant at the AGM and three nominations were received from Sue Cunningham, Julie Jones and Kathy Shelley.  Marjolyn Thomas was elected from the floor at the meeting.  All were re-elected for the 2018-2020 term. 

Vicky Newham did not re-stand for the Committee and the Committee would like to thank both Vicky and Suzanne for their contribution during their timeon the Committee. 

After the AGM, the DNSW Committee elected the Executive for 2018.    

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Be sure to secure tickets for the 2018 Sydney CDI by booking early before bookings go on sale in the New Year. 

We have received a lot of enquiries for next year and expect an early sell out for the Saturday Evening Dinner.

Marquee tickets are great Christmas Gifts so why not consider for a special friend or partner.  Let us know if you would like a gift certificate send to for you to present at Christmas.

Early bird bookings are available until 31 December 2017.

Payments can be made by direct deposit, credit card or cheque. 

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The Annual Awards Night for Dressage NSW will be held in conjunction with the end of the year celebration "Christmas Pirouettes"  Party at the Hawkesbury Race Club.

Bookings for the Awards Night close on 19 November.  Book tickets here

DNSW Annual Awards

Novice Dressage Horse of the Year Polaris Trophy

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