Unaffiliated Dressage Competitions

Welcome....this page gives you all you need to know about the Unaffiliated Competitions organised by C.E.D.G. All riders who are wishing to give dressage "a go" are welcome as are the more seasoned competitors. The team wish you good luck.

If you have looked through this page and have found you still have questions to ask or are unsure of anything please call Joanne on 07851599571.

All competitions are held at Middleton Park Equestrian Centre, Leeds, LS11 5TZ

The Centre

Middleton Park is one of the best show centres in West Yorkshire. The facilities at the centre are second to none. With two indoor arenas on well maintained sand surfaces, mirrors, hard standing parking area, and a viewing gallery to be proud of.

The show centre has heated score/office area - great in the winter! Three toilets, judges box, ground level viewing area with one way windows to not upset the horses performing the tests.

At all Unaffiliated Dressage Competitions the collecting ring has a steward, parking areas manned, helpful staff to answer all your problems or questions.

The Judges

All the Judges used by C.E.D.G are chosen from the British Dressage Panel of list and trainee judges.

The reason that the Group has chosen to do this is to provide a consistent and correct pattern for all competitors.

The BD Judging system is funded by the member themselves who which to improve there knowledge and skill of the sport. The Judges endure a rigorous training programme before they are "set free" for competitions. All the judges are required when they apply to become a trainee that they are riders to have ridden at affiliated level. It is always worth remembering that the judges appreciate when you are "having a bad day" and they are always encouraging and helpful where possible. Judges are human and there is nothing worse as a judge to hear yourself getting a slating!

We are encouraging dressage enthusiasts to write for the judge at competitions. This is a great way to get an insight as to what goes of at the other side of the arena boards. Anyone can write for the judge providing you have a small amount of dressage knowledge, it is also a good way of keeping your hand in if you are having a break from riding. Trainees & judges wishing to upgrade this is a great opportunity for you also. Please contact Joanne - if you have left your details and not heard from anyone get in touch again - your details may have gone astray!

Photographers

At some of C.E Dressage Group competitions Centre Line Photographers are in attendance.

Visit their site and look through the archive of pictures from the Dressage Competitions and the Lecture/Demonstration.

Photographs are available after the competition should you not wish to purchase on the day.

visit www.centrelinephotography.co.uk

Did you know?

Did you know as unaffiliated riders you are able to compete at any affiliated competition. This is great if you have ever fancied having a go but didnt wish to go to the expence of registering your horse and yourself.

Along with the class ticket system where unregistered riders can ride at any level there are the Preliminary Open section where you can ride without the need to buy a class ticket.

Simple really !!!

Any more details please get in touch and Joanne will be happy to explain further.

Dont be put off - however dont feel pushed as the Unaffiliated competitions are well supported and of a good standard so success is great there too.

2008 Unaffiliated Competition Dates

Please note entry fees for 2008 have changed. Non members £10 per test. Members £9 per test.In effect from 1st January 2008.

SUNDAY 4TH MAY

Class 1 - Intro A
Class 2 - Preliminary 1
Class 3 - Preliminary 7
Class 4 - Novice 20
Class 5 - Novice 25
Class 6 - Elementary 44

SUNDAY 11TH MAY

Class 1 - BD Walk and Trot Intro A
Class 2 - Preliminary 4
Class 3 - Preliminary 10
Class 4 - Novice 25
Class 5 - Novice 28
Class 6 - Elementary 42
Class 7 - Novice Freestyle to Music (see music notes below)
Class 8 - TEAM DRESSAGE - Intro,P,N,E. (see below)

Team Competition
To consist of four riders per team. Each of the four riders must rider three of the four levels and one other (example - rider 1 - intro A, rider 2 - prelim, rider 3 - novice, rider 4 - prelim).
This test is not a championship qualifer.
The lowest score from the team competition will be discarded with the highest three scores determing the placings.

Entry fee - £30 per team - members deduct £1 per rider. Team Name, riders etc must be sent to org together.

In the music freestyle tests - tests should be no longer than 5 minutes long. The compulosry movements required are any movements from the Novice level. Movements which are included from Elementary or above will be penalised.

SUNDAY 15TH JUNE

Class 1 - BD Walk and Trot Intro A
Class 2 - Preliminary 12
Class 3 - Preliminary 13
Class 4 - Novice 27
Class 5 - Novice 28
Class 6 - Elementary 50

SUNDAY 6TH JULY

Class 1 - BD Walk and Trot Intro A
Class 2 - Preliminary 1
Class 3 - Preliminary 18 - UK Riders 2009 Challenge Qualifier
Class 4 - Novice 20
Class 5 - Novice 36 - UK Riders 2009 Challenge Qualifier
Class 6 - Elementary 42
Class 7 - Elementary 50 - UK Riders 2009 Challenge Qualifier

SUNDAY 27TH JULY

Class 1 - BD Walk and Trot Intro A
Class 2 - Preliminary 12
Class 3 - Preliminary 13 - UK Riders 2009 Challenge Qualifier
Class 4 - Novice 30
Class 5 - Novice 32 - UK Riders 2009 Challenge Qualifier
Class 6 - Elementary 42
Class 7 - Elementary 50 - UK Riders 2009 Challenge Qualifier
ALL TESTS CARRY ***TRIPLE*** POINTS TOWARD 2008 C.E DRESSAGE GROUP POINTS LEAGUE

SUNDAY 10TH AUGUST

Class 1 - BD Walk and Trot Intro A
Class 2 - Preliminary 1
Class 3 - Preliminary 13 - UK Riders 2009 Challenge Qualifier
Class 4 - Novice 20
Class 5 - Novice 25 - UK Riders 2009 Challenge Qualifier
Class 6 - Elementary 44
Class 7 - Elementary 50 - UK Riders 2009 Challenge Qualifier

SUNDAY 24TH AUGUST

Class 1 - BD Walk and Trot Intro A
Class 2 - Preliminary 7
Class 3 - Preliminary 10
Class 4 - Novice 30
Class 5 - Novice 32
Class 6 - Elementary 42

SUNDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER

Class 1 - BD Walk and Trot Intro A
Class 2 - Preliminary 4
Class 3 - Preliminary 7
Class 4 - Novice 27
Class 5 - Novice 28
Class 6 - Elementary 44

SUNDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER

Class 1 - BD Walk and Trot Intro A
Class 2 - Preliminary 12
Class 3 - Preliminary 13
Class 4 - Novice 28
Class 5 - Novice 30
Class 6 - Elementary 50

SUNDAY 19TH OCTOBER

2008 C.E.DRESSAGE GROUP SUMMER CHAMPIONSHIPS
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Class 1 - BD Walk and Trot Intro A
this test is open to all riders
Double points available in this test
Entry Fee - £10 non members £9 members
Prizes - Rosettes 1st - 6th in Junior and Senior sections.

Class 2 - Intro A SUMMER CHAMPIONSHIP 2008
sponsored by G.N.F Horseboxes

Open to qualified combinations, junior and senior member and non member sections.
No C.E.D.G Points awarded in this test.
Entry fee - £15
Prizes - 1st, trophy,sash,rosette, 2nd - 6th rosette, all entries recieve a finalist prize.

Class 3 - Preliminary 1
this test is open to all riders
Double points awarded in this test.
Entry fee - £10 non members £9 members
Prizes - Rosettes 1st - 6th

Class 4 - Preliminary 4 SUMMER CHAMPIONSHIPS 2008
sponsored by C.E Dressage Group/Joanne Wainwright

Open to qualified combinations, junior and senior, member and non member sections.
C.E.D.G Points are not awarded in this test
Entry fee - £15
Prizes - 1st, trophy,sash,rosette, 2nd - 6th rosettes, all entries recive a finalist prize.

Class 5 - Novice 20
open to all riders
Double points awarded in this test
Entry fee - £10 non members £9 members
Prizes - rosettes 1st - 6th

Class 6 - Novice 25 SUMMER CHAMPIONSHIPS 2008
sponsored by G.N.F. Horseboxes

Open to qualified combinations only. Senior and junior, member and non member sections.
Entry fee - £15
Prizes - 1st, trophy,sash,rosette 2nd - 6th rosette, all entrants recieve a finalist prize

Class 7 - Elementary 42
Open to all riders
Points are not awarded in this test
Entry fee - £10 non members £9 members

Class 8 - Elementary 50 SUMMER CHAMPIONSHIPS 2008
sponsored by G.N.F Horseboxes
Open to qualified combinations, junior and senior, member and non member.
Points are not awarded in this test.
Entry fee - £15
Prizes - 1st, trophy,sash,rosette, 2nd - 6th rosettes, all entrants recieve a finalist prize

Qualification period for Summer Championships is from 1st December 2007 to 30th September 2008.
Qualification period for Winter Championships is from 1st November 2008 until 28th April 2009.

Scores over 58% qualify.
Usual Championship rules apply.

SUNDAY 2ND NOVEMBER

Class 1 - Intro A
Class 2 - Preliminary 1
Class 3 - Preliminary 7
Class 4 - Novice 20
Class 5 - Novice 25
Class 6 - Elementary 44

SUNDAY 23RD NOVEMBER

Class 1 - BD Walk and Trot Intro A
Class 2 - Preliminary 13
Class 3 - Preliminary 18
Class 4 - Novice 27
Class 5 - Novice 32
Class 6 - Elementary 44

SUNDAY 7TH DECEMBER

Class 1 - Intro A
Class 2 - Preliminary 7
Class 3 - Preliminary 10
Class 4 - Novice 25
Class 5 - Novice 32
Class 6 - Elementary 42

SUNDAY 14th DECEMBER

C.E. DRESSAGE GROUP CHRISTMAS DRESSAGE COMPETITION
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Mince pies & sherry for all.
'Bran tub'
Festive atmosphere
Fancy Dress

Class 1 - Intro A
Class 2 - Preliminary 13
Class 3 - Preliminary 18
Class 4 - Novice 20
Class 5 - Novice 25
Class 6 - Elementary 44
Class 7 - Music Freestyle - ride a freestyle test to music of your choice. No test to exceed 5 mins, small festive decoration optional.

Entry fee - £10 non members £9 members in all tests
Prizes
Seniors, 1st, bottle of wine, equine festive snack, C.E.D.G voucher, rosette.
2nd - 6th, C.E.D.G voucher, equine festive snack, rosette.

Juniors, 1st, Christmas Present, C.E.D.G voucher, equine festive snack, rosette
2nd - 6th, C.E.D.G voucher,equine festive snack, rosette.

SPECIAL PRIZE - for the highest % in the competition.

TAKE THE TIME TO LOOK AT THE PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE CENTRE
scroll down for entry forms

The "Test" Arena - Middleton Park Equestrian Centre.

Since these picture were posted on the site the arena boards have been upgraded to the V shaped boards and flower pots have been introduced as has background music to add a calming influence to the test.

The Collecting Arena - The Wooden Spoon Arena - Middleton Park Equestrian Centre.

Viewing Gallery

Entry Fees / Information

Entries for all competitions is £10 per test, members deduct £1 per test. Entries received after the closing date will also be classed as a late entry to which the fee will be payable.

Entries which are received after the closing date and do not include the late entry fee your entry will be accepted but your test sheet and score will not be given until the £3 per test is paid.

All riders who wish to withdraw for any reason must inform the organiser as rule 37 in BD 2008 Rule Book. Also Rule 38 applies where no refund will be given to riders withdrawing after the closing date, 50% of the entry will be refunded to those who have withdrawn before the entries have closed and written conformation received within 7 days, riders on a waiting list and not offered a place will have all entry returned, should riders be on a waiting list but choose to withdraw only 50% of the entry is returned. Should the competition be cancelled the organiser are entitled to retain £1.50 per rider per class.

We are strongly enforcing these rules and we hope that all riders understand.

Entries are limited and it is important that your entry is received to 53 Flash Lane, Mirfield, WF14 OPJ in plenty of time in order to ensure yourself a place - it is on first come first served basis. Any entry sent to Middleton Park Equestrian Centre will not be accepted under any circumstance.

Due to having to collect many entries which are sent and do not have the correct postage will be charged at £10 per collection and riders will be charged for this on the day before they are allowed to compete. Please be aware when posting your entry.


Entries close Wednesday prior to all competitions entries after the date are accepted where space at £3 per test extra.

Cheques to be made payable to C.E Dressage Group.
Posted to C.E.D.G Dressage Entries, 53 Flash Lane, Mirfield, WF14 OPJ.

Times available for all competition Friday prior to the event on 07851599571 between 7pm & 9pm or available on the website click on Dressage Times.

** PLEASE NOTE **
TIMES WILL NOT BE GIVEN AT ANY OTHER TIME OTHER THAN BETWEEN THE HOURS STATED.
PLEASE VISIT www.cedressage.com FOR TIMES OUTSIDE THESE TIMES.

Any rider who has not made C.E.D.G aware that they have collected their riding time by Saturday at 1pm will have deemed to have withdrawn and their time given to a rider on the waiting list.

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C.E DRESSAGE GROUP
UNAFFILIATED DRESSAGE COMPETITION
MIDDLETON PARK EQUESTRIAN CENTRE, LEEDS

DATE OF EVENT:

(please clearly state in your entry form the date of the competition you wish to attend - if you do not include a date your entry will not be given priority to the forthcoming show but put to a competition with the fewest entries.)

NAME OF RIDER:

JUNIOR (under 16 years) -

NAME OF HORSE:



CLASSES ENTERED:


MEMBER:


FEE:


SPECIAL REQUESTS - (eg: order of riding)




CONTACT DETAILS:
(it is required that you leave your details should the event be cancelled or otherwise. If you do not include your contact details your entry will not be accepted.)

I, agree that I have understood the rules of BD and of C.E.D.G which are in place at C.E.D.G competitions. By sending entries you are agreeing to the rules.
NO DOGS are allowed on the Show Centre.
Any breach of the rules will result in been asked to leave.

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