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Last Updated : 18 June 2009


Did you attend the Affiliated Dressage on 16th June?

[ If so click here for photos ]

Sunday 5th July Show Jumping

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Sat 25th July
UK Riders/Topspec Regional Final Unaffiliated Dressage
(including non qualifiers open to all)

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Dressage to Music - Sunday 26th July

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Prelim Dressage to Music
Criteria: Duration of Test: 4mins minimum to 5mins max
Walk, Trot and Canter on both reins, Incorporating 20m circle on both reins, Trot and Canter, Free walk for 20m minimum & Med walk for 20m minimum

Novice Dressage to Music
Criteria: Duration of Test: 4 mins minimum to 5 mins max
Incorporating 15m circle in Trot on both reins, 20m circle in Canter on both reins, Show Med Trot strides, Free Walk for 20m, Med Walk for 20m

2 marks will be deducted for each disallowed movement performed, ie Shoulder in
The following movements can be added: Medium Canter, Serpentine Pattern
Full advantage of Arena Space must be taken
Music: Ensure you choose a clear beat and correct rhythm for each Walk, Trot and Canter pace

Course of Working Hunter Fences
Available for hire from Friday 10th July till Monday 20th July

WORKING HUNTER WRITE UP

Sun cream was the order of the day at Sissons Farm Equestrian Centre on Sunday 31st May, the 2nd round of the Volkswagen Working Hunter Accumulator Competition. With the horses coats glistening in the sunshine and competitors and spectators basking in its warmth many competitors enjoyed the hunter course designed by Nick Harris ,  followed by their conformation show . The jumping section was j udge d Peter Hales ably assisted by Peter Stowe with Steward Di Stickland.  Conformation was judged by Roy Gooding with Julie Barrett acting as Steward.  A new working hunter class at Sissons Farm is the Beginners Newcomer class, kindly sponsored by Heather Harwood one of our regular volunteers, where fences are 1'9” - 2' – so for those of you wanting to have a go then come along to our Competition Training (1' - 1'6") class and then enter into the Newcomer's Class.

The VW Working Hunter Accumulator consists of 4 competitions dates but each competition is a competition in it’s own right – but if you enter more than one of the competition dates, your scores are combined to find our overall Class winner in our finals in September. We have many other competitions scheduled at Sissons Farm, a friendly and family run Equestrian Competition Centre and we would love to see you. . . .

Click here for results to date. For some of our favourite photos click here or on www.inkwellphotographic.com

Next round on Sunday 12th July.....................

Double Give it a Go 17th May

On Sunday saw the first of the "Double" Give it a Go Dressage competitions at Sissons, what does that mean you ask? Basically it means that you can do the test twice but only your highest score counts. But actually it means that after being in the Arena for about 4 - 5 mins you don't have to wait another 4 to 5 weeks before going back in and trying again. Many of the competitors that had a go thought it was a very good idea and helped them tremendously and they also did not feel so nervous the second time around. Classes were split so that they stayed quite small, everyone got a rosette and confidence was boosted, so mission accomplished! Check out the results here

Meanwhile Di Stickland had a Teach In in the Main Arena with the Show Jumps, letting riders use a course of show jumps having a little discussion about arena etiquette and quickly going through the rules, after which they had another go at using the course. This way of teaching is very useful to first time competitors and nervous riders, everyone has to start somewhere.

We at Sissons like to encourage all riders of all abilities achieve their aim!

Watch out for the next Double Give it a Go or better still email Ann and ask when the next one will be.

Bank Holiday Monday 4th May

Although the sun at times did shine, the day turned out to be quite cold, but that did not stop the crowds entering in either the Show Jumping of our very popular Unaffiliated Showing Classes. The Showing riders/handlers were able to choose Qualifiers from Ex Racers, Marriage's Riding Club Pony of the Year, and several qualifying classes for Equifest plus many many more. Our Judge for the day, Wayne Bailey from Isleham did a fantastic job of guiding the less experienced but encouraging all competitors to bring out the best in their horses, thus making sure everyone had a great day and learnt from the experience.

Winners on the day:
Tack and Turnout - Ridden 1st Amy Taylor on Moortown Juno, 2nd Zoe Bennett on Samson III - 8 competitors Tack and Turnout - In Hand 1st Mariessa Cox on Little Wern Brenda, 2nd Kerry Aschettino on Regal Nytrane - 11 competitors Condition and Turnout - In Hand 1st Debra Lishak on Regal Romancer, 2nd Mariessa Cox on Little Wern Brenda - 18 competitors! Young Stock - 1st Rina Ridout on Limelight's Happy Ever After, 2nd Kerry Aschettino on Regal Nytrane - 7 competitors Cob or Cob Type - 1st Zoe Bennett on Samson III, 2nd Sara Watkins on Just Alfie - 9 competitors Veteran - 1st Sally Anne Simpson on Torus Spa, 2nd Sara Watkins on Just Alfie - 16 competitors Ex Racers - In Hand and Ex Racers Ridden (in both) 1st Sarah Croot on Rio Real and 2nd (in both) Emma Davies on Cryptic Clue - 12 and 8 entries respectively M & M In Hand (Equifest Qualifier) - 1st Rina Ridout on Limelights Happy Ever After, 2nd Samual Lewis on Owston Hullabaloo - 9 entries Marriage's Riding Club Pony of the Year - 1st Charlotte Cooper on Cheeky Charlie, 2nd Victoria Spicer on Fab - 10 entries Family Pony - 1st Sophie Lumsden on Tango, 2nd Rebecca Larrington on My Last Chance - 8 entries M & M Open Ridden(Equifest Qualifier) - 1st Alison Leonard on Derwen True Lace and 2nd Amy Taylor on Moor Town Juno - 4 entries Piebald/Skewbald Ridden (Equifest Qualifier) 1st Zoe Bennett on Samson III and 2nd Alexa Andrews on Knight Maverick - 5 entries

Fun Classes
Best Six Legs - Antonia Bogusz on North Harrier Jukebox Best Mane & Tail - Holly Crossen on Ouch Most Appealing - Antonia Bogusz on North Harrier Jukebox

Ridden Champion: Alison Leonard on Derwen True Lace - Reserve: Zoe Bennett on Samson III In Hand Champion: Debra Lishak on Regal Romancer - Reserve: Rina Ridout on Limelight's Happy Ever After

On the Show Jumping front most of the classes had over 40 competitors making exciting entertainment for the crowds. Our new Show Jumping Training Class (1' - 1'9") had an good take up with complete Novice riders/horses getting to grips with a proper competition atmosphere without too much stress. It is good to see so many taking the brave step towards participating at competition level. Our Judge for the day Sue Rimmer, ably assisted by Julie Barrett, had a frantic time splitting the classes to award both horses and pony sections with their prizes.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all those competitors and their friends for continuing to support events at Sissons Farm. Remember if you have a particular need, talk to us, maybe we can help!

Just a Reminder!

Don't forget Evening Show Jumping (and Dressage) starts on Wednesday 1st April - same format us usual - 1st Weds in the month Clear Round (5.30pm prompt) at 1'9" - 2'3" followed by classes up to 2'9" - 2nd Weds Clear Round at 2'6" followed by classes up to 3'6" click here for full details.

News

Please note that some of Steph's Clinic dates have changed so please make sure you check the dates they have both proved to be very popular; you do need to book and send a deposit of £20 to secure your place. Click here for dates

News

UK Chasers 2009 Challenge: Sissons will be holding several Dressage Qualifiers starting with 26th and 29th April, 27th May and 17th June and the best news is that Sissons will be holding a Dressage Regional Final on Saturday 25th July. Schedule for 26th April available now - click here. (Tests Walk Trot Intro A, P7, P18, N27, N30, E42 and M63)

UK Riders Challenge 2009

All our Unaffiliated Dressage comps up to June 2009 will now be qualifiers for the above Challenge. Levels covered Prelim, Novice and Elementary. All dressage competitions are held under British Dressage first round rules. All dressage qualifiers MUST receive 58% or over in their test to qualify.

  • Qualifiers are held until 30th June 2009
  • Regional Finals are held July/August 2009
  • National Finals will be held in September 2009
  • Competitors do not need to be UK Riders members to enter the qualifiers but must join within fourteen days of qualifying if they wish to progress to Regional Finals.
  • No combination of horse and rider may qualify if they are affiliated to BD or BE
  • Juniors are those under 16 on 1st Jan 2009 for the 2009 Challenge. If you qualify as a junior and subsequently turn 16 before the Regionals you will still compete as a junior for the Regionals and Finals of the 2009 Challenge.

Visit the UK Chasers Website www.ukchasers.com for full Rules.

When you have qualified it will only cost you £20 per year per horse to join UK Chasers/ Riders, enabling you also to use the network of UK Chasers Cross Country Courses!


Competition Training 1' - 1'9" Trial Period -

You will notice a new section replacing Clear Round for some events - namely Competition Training at a height of 1' - 1'9" for Absolute Beginners - or Bottom Hole Jumping - It will run for 1 hour only and Riders will be allowed a max of 2 Refusals at a jump with a total maximum of 6 Refusals per round, which will then result in elimination. Riders may be accompanied. Riders will then only be able to enter the Absolute Novice Class at 2'3". New Rules on Back Page of schedule. Let Ann know what you think.

This class is intended to increase the confidence of new riders or horses/ponies new to jumping and as such will be restricted to riders that fall into this category. Anybody who blatantly contradicts the sprit of this Class will be banned from competing for the rest of the day.

British Dressage Class Tickets!

Please note: British Dressage Class Tickets can now be obtained from Sissons Farm - just speak to Ann - £6 each. No more waiting for BD to send them through the post.

Clear Round Rules

We have introduced some new rules to make it fairer for all riders. We have taken this action to avoid unnecessary delays – but on some Sundays the Clear Round will be run separately in part of the Warm Up Arena – so more time will be allowed.

Clear Round is not to be used as a Schooling Session. A max of 5 refusals (total) or a time of 3 minutes will be allowed, per rider. Riders must leave the Arena after 5 refusals or 3 mins.

A max of 20 tickets will be sold, (1 ticket per Horse) in the first instance– from the start of the hour – so you could be disappointed if you are not booked in!


Arena Hire & Schooling Sessions

If you would like to have a schooling session - see Ann to book the Arena – its only £15 for the first horse for one hour (which equates to 20 Clear Rounds!)



Affiliated Dressage 16th June (correct date)

Please note that BD have also listed the 9th June in the BD magazine for a Dressage Competition at Sissons. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.








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