Dressage Grassroots Camp
A weekend of fun & learning among like minded people
You might be a group of friends or an indiivdual who just want a weekend away with your horse
Whether you decide to stay in lorries, or pitch a tent on site you are sure to have an absolute ball spending quality time with your best friend.
First date for your diary September 16 th arrive anytime after 4pm then 2 full days of DRESSAGE fun & learning with test riding, lessons, coping in the warm up & a chance to compete, aswell as informative talks from local professionals.
Friday 16 th September to Sunday 18 th September
This weekend is a great way to introduce yourself & your horse to dressage for the first time, or to progress to the next level of competition. Mostly it is a weekend spent with your horse talking all things horsey with no distractions !!!!!!!!!!!
Please read the information below to HELP THE WEEKEND RUN SMOOTHLY
· Arrive from 4pm on Friday
· Everything reasonably practicable has been done to ensure the health, safety & welfare of those who attend these events. Members of the public & riders are equally responsible for ensuring that they do not put themselves or other persons at risk & that they co-operate with the organizers in compliance with Health & Safety legislation. It is recommended that all who attend take out personal injury & public liability insurance for themselves & their horses.
· Entering the venue - The gate leading to the horsebox park must be closed immediately after entry & exit.
· Each rider has been allocated a stable in the stable yard. Before you unload your horse find your stable. Each stable will have a base layer of bedding extra can be purchased over the weekend. ALL stables will have to be mucked out at the end of the weekend and checked.
· If you are staying off site please leave your contact details visible on the stable door in case of an emergency.
· DOGS We advise to leave your dogs at home! If you chose different, it is YOUR responsibility to ensure that they are kept in the close proximity of your own vehicle & must be kept on a lead at all times & cleaned up after immediately! Dogs must not be taken in to the café on any occasion.
· If you are bringing a caravan or tent you will be allocated a pitch on arrival.
· Showers are available to use throughout the weekend, please leave clean and tidy.
· You are encouraged to watch lessons & the test riding, feel free to ask questions after each lesson.
· BRING FLY SPRAY – if the weather is going to be hot and also bring sun screen!
There will be a meet and great on Friday evening at 6pm. This is an opportunity to say hello to your fellow campers and have a good chat.
Friday evening will be a social get together after dinner, there will be a show taking place in the arenas, which you can take part in see our website for the full schedule
Saturday evening we will have a talk and wine!
· On Saturday & Sunday you will have a lesson, test riding and workshops. Times will be sent to you 1- 2 days before the camp starts. Sunday you will take part in our dressage competition riding 1 or 2 tests with entries included in the cost of the camp. We encourage you to help each other throughout the competition & while getting ready (it will be for some a very nerve racking time so any encouragement is always welcome)
· ALL stables will be checked at 9.30am on Sunday, with a prize for the “Tidiest Stable”.
· For the lessons and test riding the dress code is smart casual and horse can wear boots/bandages.
· There will be a “Best Turned out” competition on Sunday, so make sure your horse is plaited, well groomed & your tack cleaned! This will be judged by our dressage judges on the Sunday
· On Saturday & Sunday you can use the working in arena before your lesson & Test riding. Please be courteous to other riders, pass left to left and do not halt or walk on the track.
· You can have your test called on Saturday & Sunday
· We encourage campers to write for the judge when not riding it is a great way to see what the judge sees
· You must wear a hat with a 3 point safety harness at all times whilst mounted and leading you horse/pony. Please also ensure you have suitable footwear and gloves.
· You can hand graze you horse/pony in the allocated area.
£200 per horse & rider A non refundable Deposit of £50 is required to secure you place ( if you are unable to attend, & I am able to fill you place, I will do my best, we will return your deposit )
Includes stable with shavings bed (a basic bed will be provided with extra shavings available to purchase )
Breakfast Saturday & Sunday Soup & Sandwiches Saturday lunch
Wine Friday & Saturday evening but bring your own just in case !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lesson /Test Riding plus talks from local professionals Saturday
Sunday competition day up to 2 tests plus coach to warm you up ready for each test