Dressage at Home and International league approaches
Local dressage innovation set to host another virtual league
By popular demand, Dressage at Home and International are very excited to be running another league and look forward to it being as successful as the last one!
There will be eight weeks of competition, commencing this Saturday, April 27. This will be followed on Saturdays, May 11 and 25; June 8 and 22; July 6 and 20; and the final on Saturday, August 3.
The league will host the usual array of classes that Dressage at Home and International has become known for, with something to suit all levels of competitor and all types of horse or pony:
Class One: Lead Rein Dressage
Class Two: Long Reining or In-Hand Dressage
Class Three: Juniors’ Intro (12 years or under)
Class Four: Juniors' Prelim (15 years or under)
Class Five: Walk Only Dressage Test
Class Six: Intro
Class Seven: Newcomer’s Prelim
Class Eight: Prelim
Class Nine: Novice
Class Ten: Elementary
Class Eleven: Medium
Class Twelve: Advanced Medium
Class Thirteen: Elite (Advanced tests, Int. 1, Int. 2)
Class Fourteen: Racehorse to Riding Horse
Class Fifteen: Veteran Horses (15 years & over)
Class Sixteen: Senior Riders (50 years +)
Class Seventeen: Young Horse (4 & 5 years)
Class Eighteen: Cobs-Can do Dressage
Class Nineteen: Pole Vault
Class Twenty: Prix Caprilli
Class Twenty One: Freestyle to riders co
Class Twenty Two: Bloopers
There are a number of benefits of competing with Dressage at Home, including building rider confidence, setting and meeting targets, competing against riders from all over the world and in front of judges from all over the world, so it isn't the same faces each week!
Dressage at Home prudes itself on being an encouraging platform and the judges are chosen specifically to encourage riders.
The stress is greatly reduced, as there is no need for plaiting, travelling etc. This also has a financial benefit, as there are no travel costs; rosettes are sent straight to your door!
All levels are catered for, right up to Elite riders at inter 1 and 2.
All tests written by Dressage at Home founder, Emma Hobson. They are trialled and feedback is received before the tests are released. Emma has 51 new tests for this league in all levels for riders returning. Tests are flowing, but with the correct amount of challenge.
For most levels, Dressage at Home offers an option of a short arena test or long arena test, which is great for riders who want an extra challenge in a 20 x 60 arena!
These competitions are ideal for groups of friends in a livery yard, as they create a team or competitive spirit. They are accessible for those horses, who can't load or travel, eg Young Horses.
Three-tier rosettes are sent to every single rider, specifically designed by Dressage at Home and redesigned every few leagues.
Dressage at Home is a small family-run, business and Emma looks forward to welcoming new and previous competitors to this forthcoming league… Have you got your entry in yet?