One problem we are experiencing is a shortage of Dressage writers, so if any of you fancy having a go, no experience is needed, you should find it an enjoyable and informative experience. As a thank you, we always provide refreshments/lunch, as well as a voucher for arena hire/class entry/schooling session. Just give us a ring, or drop an email if you are interested.

Hope to see you soon

Every Tuesday from 22nd June 2010, we will be giving you the opportunity to improve your competing at regular Training shows catering for all levels.

Each session will include an accompanied Course Walk, followed by warm-up and 2 full rounds over a course of jumps built to BSJA standards, with tuition in between by Emma Maguire covering such things as Technique, Striding, Distances and Ringcraft.

Slots will be available at a time to suit from 11:30 onwards for just £15.

AFFILIATED SHOWJUMPING (BS)
Weekday affiliated competitions re-start this coming Wednesday (5th), and will continue twice a month until we move back indoors. Most weekend Senior competitions now include a 1.25m Open and should this prove popular, we may even give some bigger clases a go! 6th June sees the Area 32 show returning, with a good spread of classes including some Scope qualifiers ( full schedule on website)

UNAFFILIATED SHOWJUMPING
Evening jumping re-starts this month also (Thurs 6th ), now that the days are a little longer again, running outdoors twice monthly until September. We are alternating between competitive jumping and "clear round" jumping to help those who just want a "schooling" round rather than a competition. Most jumping classes ( other than Children's days and classes below 65cm) count as 1st round Trailblazer qualifiers, although we are actively seeking a sponsor for the Summer season as it would be nice to reward regular competitors with a Champioship league. ( any suggestions warmly received!)

DRESSAGE
Unaffiliated dressage is included at least once a month plus one weekday, with Freestyle (music) classes added in from time to time. Please not we have drawn up a new Walk & Trot (3), test to run alongside our usual one (2), so make sure you are using the correct one when competing, Test 3 is a little more advanced and should help with the transition to prelim. The decision whether to run Affiliated Dressage is, we are afraid, still "on hold", pending the outcome of yet more proposed rule changes by BD, which threaten to make running these competitions even less viable than they already are!

TRAINING AND CLINICS
John Thelwall is now back from the Sunshine Tour and will be available the third Monday of each month, staring with 17th May. We don't as yet, have dates for Paul Hayler beyond 10th May, as he is still studying his diary!, as soon as we have the next batch of dates we will post them on the website, so keep an eye on the Training and Clinics page
Peter Maddison-Greenwell is holding a clinic on 18th May, and should he prove popular, could be available for more regular dates Peter is a well repected International Dressage trainer, quoted in Pathfinder Dressage as one of the World's top trainers. His own book Living and Working with the Horse of Spain is recognised in the UK, USA and Spain as the definitive book on Culture, Traditions and Training of the Spanish Horse.

SHOWING
Our first Showing Show with Equifest qualifiers proved to be a popular competition, with a second chance to qualify for the final at East of England Showground being held on 15th May. You will probably notice a provisional 3rd dat on 19th June, which is subject to confirmation.

Obviously there may be changes to our programme from time to time, so don't forget to keep an eye on the website!

Click here to download the Manor Farm Equestrian Centre Walk & Trot Dressage Test 3