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Last Updated 12 Jan 2012


Veteran Horse Dressage at Sissons

As from the 26th February 2012 we will be including "Veteran Horse Dressage" Qualifiers to all our unaffiliated competitions. You will need to state that your horse is a Veteran on the entry form please.

Qualification Rules: The 3 highest placed competitors in each class riding a horse or pony of 15 years of age and over with a final test score of 60% and above will qualify for the VHD National Grand Final Championships. This year it will be at Hargate Arena, Hilton, Derbyshire on Sunday 23rd September


What does 2012 bring to Sissons?

We are at present in negotiations to provide online entries which should be up and running by February, just in time for our first Dressage competition of the year!!
More news later, so watch this space...

26th February and 25th March Unaffiliated Dressage and 4th March will be Show Jumping - Click here for Schedule - don't forget that our Wednesday evening's will commence on 4th April schedule out soon.


Cromwell Group Pleasure Ride

Will take place on Sunday 1st April, starting at Sissons
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD ENTRY FORM


Training Clinics:

Peter Hales Clinic dates have been sorted for the year -
3rd March & 31st March 28th April, 19th May, 9th June, 8th July, 28th July, 18th August, 8th Sept, 6th Oct, 3rd November, 1st December.

One to one Dressage Clinics with Steph Cooper - List One Judge
25th Feb, 24th March, 28th April, 19th May, 9th June, more dates tbc.

Payment secures your place, contact Ann for more details


Stables & Paddock for Let

Fenced gated 2 acre paddock with 2 Stables available for let, on outskirts of Newborough.
£20 per horse per week.
Contact Ann for more details


20th November 2011 - Christmas came early to Sissons!!

With the thought of another Christmas Show being cancelled due to snow and ice, it was decided to hold our Christmas Show Jumping early and despite the fog the riders were not put off. Everyone entered into the spirit of the day some dressing up and with tinsel everywhere. Mulled wine and homemade mince pies kept up the Christmas cheer and we even managed a decorated tree with lights!! Riders and spectators all had a good time; in fact several of us thought that Nick (who was judging and commentating) possibly enjoyed it more than the riders, he supported all his competitors with his encouraging festive commentary.

The Fancy Dress was very difficult to judge but Elisha Beehoo on her pony Hincliffe Merlyn won with Rowan Jones-Brown on her pony Barney coming 2nd.

Winner of the Horse and House was Kirsty Hill with her pony Cinders and Scooby the dog. The adult section was won by Jane Moon on Irishman with Gizzy the dog. The competition was a real hoot so much so that we intend to run it again as an Easter Special on 1st April; so get training with your dog's.

More Winners:
2'3" Pairs Holly Bolster and Lucy Jakes in a time of 112.89
2'6" Pairs Dan Richardson and Marke Hawkes in a time of 122.96
2'3" Rudolph's Absolute Novice: Kirsty Hil on Cinders in a time of 27.80
2'6" Christmas Cracker Novice: Helena Webster on You've Been Tangoed in 27.08

Well Done to all our Winners!!

Lastly we would like to wish all our riders and supporters a Very Happy Christmas and a Good New Year. We start again with Unaffiliated Dressage on Sunday 26th February and Show Jumping on 4th March


Winners from Sissons Showing Show 24th July 2011

Overall Champion Ridden Royal Prince of Gold – Tina Tibbles
Reserve Chester – Rachael Finch
Overall Champion In Hand Countryman III – D Hobbs
Reserve Twyford Trumpet – L Bingham

After a week when the weather could not make up its mind, the sun shone bringing out the crowds for Sissons second Showing Show of the year

Our In Hand Judge - Mr Tony Tilley, ably assisted by our Steward Nicky Sparks - put the competitors through their paces – some new faces to Sissons who were put at ease and shown the way to go

Local Judge Mr Nigel Oliver was our Ridden Judge, assisted by Steward Julie Barrett - competitors were given the whole Main Arena to really show what they were made off. This was the first time our Showing Show had been on the surface and by all accounts everybody was appreciative, especially as the ground has been so hard as of late.

Several classes were Royal London and Equifest Qualifiers as well as the Ex Racers. As usual a number of the classes were split to give competitors that special 'winning feeling'

Many congratulations to all our Winners and qualifiers. Click here for full list of winners.

. . . . See you on Bank Holiday Monday 7th May 2012 – Classes will again be on our chopped rubber and silica sand surface (60 x 45) – so plenty of space for a good canter!

If you have a special request for a particular class please feel free to talk to Ann


UK Riders Challenge 2012

11th August 2012 - National Final at Arena UK and add the Dressage tests as under:

Dressage Tests for National's 2012

Juniors:
Intro A (2008), Prelim 12 (2005), Novice 24 (2010) Elem 42 (2008)
Seniors:
Intro B (2009), Prelim 14 (2006), Novice 34 (2009) Elem 49 (2009)

This year's sponsors are The Pure Feed Company, manufacturers of a full range of high fibre, high specification horse feed.

Competition Training 1' - 1'9" Max-

You will notice a new section replacing Clear Round for some events - namely Competition Training at a height of 1' - 1'9" max 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 - £7 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!)




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