CHPC Dressage / Combined Training Co-Ordinator - 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 all levels.
The top placed members on the day will then qualify for the Pony Club Festival.
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.
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 all levels.
The top placed members on the day will then qualify for the Pony Club Festival.
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.
National Dressage Day Coilog EC Friday 5th Apr 2024
Click here for the IPC Dressage Tests
Wicklow Hunt PC will host the Area 1 Dressage & CT Qualifier in Marlton Stud on Sat 29th June
Dressage Tests for Combined Training 2024
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 Coilog EC on Friday 5th April 2024. 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 2024
Pure Dressage -Dressage Ireland Novice Test N27A (2021)
Team and Individual Dressage
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 Coilog EC on Friday 5th April 2024. 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 2024
Pure Dressage -Dressage Ireland Novice Test N27A (2021)
Team and Individual Dressage
Note: Any changes will be updated when available