CHPC Dressage / Combined Training Co-Ordinator 2023 - Eamon Moloney 086 3870576
Dressage
Dressage is the highest expression of training where horse and rider are expected to perform from memory a series of predetermined movements. it develops obedience, flexibility and balance in the horse, and is therefore the basis for all other equestrian disciplines. The ‘Pure dressage’ competition is for teams of three/four riders of any age, who ride a Novice level test in a 60m long arena.
Dressage is the highest expression of training where horse and rider are expected to perform from memory a series of predetermined movements. it develops obedience, flexibility and balance in the horse, and is therefore the basis for all other equestrian disciplines. The ‘Pure dressage’ competition is for teams of three/four riders of any age, who ride a Novice level test in a 60m long arena.
Combined Training
Combined Training consists of a Dressage Test (in a 40m arena) followed by a Showjumping course (around 13 jumping efforts, including a double and related distance).
The aim of Combined Training is to help the participant develop confidence in their partnership with their pony. Area Qualifier winners in the Intermediate and Open riders categories are eligible to enter the Combined Training competition at the Royal Dublin Horse Show.
As with all other Pony Club activities combined training is divided into different age categories such as U10, U12, Junior, Intermediate and Open. Each category has a different test and these tests are set by the Pony Club in Spring of that year. Each age category showjumps at a particular height,eg U12 usually at 75cm, Junior up to 90 cm and Intermediate at 1 metre.
Each Area of Pony Club has a qualifier competition for members at Junior,Intermediate and Open Level.
The top placed members on the day will then qualify for the Pony Club Festival.There has been a change in the rules for Under 10 and Under 12 Combined Training classes in that they must NOW qualify for the Festival Championships in Barnadown.
All members should familiarise themselves with the rules of Dressage and Combined Training
Carlow Hunt Pony Club has a very long and proud association with Combined Training and we would encourage all our members to start training early in the season.
If you have any queries about Combined training please contact Anna 085 7399963
Combined Training consists of a Dressage Test (in a 40m arena) followed by a Showjumping course (around 13 jumping efforts, including a double and related distance).
The aim of Combined Training is to help the participant develop confidence in their partnership with their pony. Area Qualifier winners in the Intermediate and Open riders categories are eligible to enter the Combined Training competition at the Royal Dublin Horse Show.
As with all other Pony Club activities combined training is divided into different age categories such as U10, U12, Junior, Intermediate and Open. Each category has a different test and these tests are set by the Pony Club in Spring of that year. Each age category showjumps at a particular height,eg U12 usually at 75cm, Junior up to 90 cm and Intermediate at 1 metre.
Each Area of Pony Club has a qualifier competition for members at Junior,Intermediate and Open Level.
The top placed members on the day will then qualify for the Pony Club Festival.There has been a change in the rules for Under 10 and Under 12 Combined Training classes in that they must NOW qualify for the Festival Championships in Barnadown.
All members should familiarise themselves with the rules of Dressage and Combined Training
Carlow Hunt Pony Club has a very long and proud association with Combined Training and we would encourage all our members to start training early in the season.
If you have any queries about Combined training please contact Anna 085 7399963
National Dressage Day Spruce Lodge Wed 12th April - Click here for more details
Carlow Hunt PC will host the Area 1 Dressage & CT Qualifier in Carrigbeg on Sat 24th June
Dressage Tests for Combined Training 2023
Open - BE Novice Dressage Test 112 (2010).pdf
Intermediate - BE 100 Dressage Test 107 (2016).pdf
Junior BE 90 Dressage Test 95 (2012).pdf
Under 12 IPC Pre Novice Dressage Test 2019.pdf
Under 10 South Munster Dressage Test C (2012).pdf
Pure Dressage
Pure Dressage is a competition organised by the Irish Pony Club in which teams of three/four riders of any age ride a preset test in a 60m long arena.
As horse and rider are expected to perform from memory a test, this require discipline, obedience and flexibility and is therefore the basis for all other equestrian disciplines.
Members who have trained are welcome to attend the National Dressage Day in Spruce Lodge on Wed 12th April 2023. At the National Dressage Day members are invited to do both a tri dressage and a competition test and this experience is invaluable to any rider.
Pure Dressage Tests 2023
Pure Dressage -Dressage Ireland Novice Test N27A (2021)
Team and Individual Dressage
National Dressage Day Tests 2023 To be confirmed
Open to All - Dressage Ireland Elementary Test E55 (2013) ??
Junior Competition Test - Dressage Ireland Preliminary 8 (2012) ??
Click here for the IPC Dressage Tests
Note: Any changes will be updated when available
Open - BE Novice Dressage Test 112 (2010).pdf
Intermediate - BE 100 Dressage Test 107 (2016).pdf
Junior BE 90 Dressage Test 95 (2012).pdf
Under 12 IPC Pre Novice Dressage Test 2019.pdf
Under 10 South Munster Dressage Test C (2012).pdf
Pure Dressage
Pure Dressage is a competition organised by the Irish Pony Club in which teams of three/four riders of any age ride a preset test in a 60m long arena.
As horse and rider are expected to perform from memory a test, this require discipline, obedience and flexibility and is therefore the basis for all other equestrian disciplines.
Members who have trained are welcome to attend the National Dressage Day in Spruce Lodge on Wed 12th April 2023. At the National Dressage Day members are invited to do both a tri dressage and a competition test and this experience is invaluable to any rider.
Pure Dressage Tests 2023
Pure Dressage -Dressage Ireland Novice Test N27A (2021)
Team and Individual Dressage
National Dressage Day Tests 2023 To be confirmed
Open to All - Dressage Ireland Elementary Test E55 (2013) ??
Junior Competition Test - Dressage Ireland Preliminary 8 (2012) ??
Click here for the IPC Dressage Tests
Note: Any changes will be updated when available