Singleton Dressage Club

09/05/2024

And ... our entries are open! Please follow the link to Nominate to enter our June 9 competition at Singleton Showground.

We will be running tests from preparatory level to Small Tour level and have judges booked already to cover those tests.

It may even have stopped raining by then!

We look forward to seeing you there.

:-)

https://nominate.com.au/EquestDn/Event.aspx?e=C4BE6CCFC7744952B6598EF61BEDC942&eventlist=2

09/05/2024

Don't forget our wonderful wine sponsor, Briar Ridge, which provides us with a selection of beautiful wines for the judges and officials at each of our competitions.

If you've visiting, they belive that they are the 'most dog friendly vineyard' in the area, so your four-legged mates can go too. They even have VIP Mystery Vineyard tours on offer!

Check out the attractions at https://www.briarridge.com.au/

28/04/2024

A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR COST OF LIVING REFUND WINNERS!

Yes, as promised, we will refund the entry fees for the horse that achieved the highest test percentage at each level at our April competition!

Preparatory:

Karlia Woods and SOMETHINFORNOTHIN – 68.667%

Prelim:

Dimity Lourey and FELIX DE KAT on 71.900%

Novice:

Stevie-Jade Shakoff and CEREECI – 72.188


Elementary:

Chloe Palmer and WOODBURYS LOST IN THE MOMENT – 69.000%


Medium:

Johannes Holzhausen and HB FRATERNITE – 68.542%

(There were no advanced competitors.)

FEI:

Sophia Hatzioannou and SOMETIME MAGNIFICENT – 60.441%

Please can you let us know - if you are a winner - if you would like a credit for our next competition on June 9 or a refund, in which case we will need some bank details for you. Please send a PM to the Singleton Dressage Club page.

Well done to you all !!

15/04/2024

Beautiful photos of a beautiful day - they're already up!!! Please support Ash so that she comes again ... and let's give her a 10 for turning up on a crutch! That can't have been fun. :-(

Photo collection by Ashleigh Morton Creative

13/04/2024

Food van is open!!! Yummmmm!

13/04/2024

Don't say we don't look after our competitors!!!!


Our best foodie ever is at our competition tomorrow!

EGG AND BACON ROLLS ....

AND COFFEE

AVAILABLE FROM 7.15AM

We are being treating dagwood dogs, hot dogs, roast beef and/or chicken tender rollls, hot chips, loaded chips, popcorn, fairy floss, sno cones, milkshakes, kids packs, chicken tenders, nuggets, apple pie bits, deep fried brownies, biscuit and donut fries ...

ALSO

CHAMPIONSHIP RUGS AVAILABLE FOR COLLECTION - we won't be posting them out! Please organise a friend to collect for you if you won't be there!
'
Sleep well and we will see you bright and early!
'

13/04/2024

Updated draw is on website!
Coffee and food will be available tomorrow!
Lunging is only allowed in showground before 8am, lunging after out the back in grass area.
All results will be posted to nominate scoreboard.
We look forward to seeing you all tomorrow 💪😊

11/04/2024

Don’t forget to message Ash after you’ve read the draw and tee up some beautiful fotos of yourselves. We are promised a perfect sunny day and Singleton Showground is always picturesque with its beautiful old pavilion.

08/04/2024

DRAW COMING TODAY!!

08/04/2024

Great news!

Ashley Morton Creative will be taking photos for us on Sunday and according to NBN tonight we are going to have a 'beautiful weekend in the valley' so here's looking forward to some stunning shots!

Can't wait to see how beautiful we all look!

28/03/2024

SYDNEY CDI WORKSHOP

Through the levels masterclass covering Novice to Grand Prix.

Everyone is welcome: judges, coaches, riders and equine enthusiasts.

Come enjoy a day of inspiration and information as we watch Sandra Hotz, FEI Level 3/4* Judge from the USA, work with riders on how to perfect their tests and strengthen their training.

Equestrian NSW has once again offered their generous support so this event Is FREE for EA Judges and Coaches.

Reserve your seats now!

https://www.sydneycdi.equestrian.org.au/content/sydney-cdi-workshop

21/02/2024

Everyone

Can those who won pointscore rugs please message the page with your required size by Monday? Otherwise they will be ordered in a standard 6ft 3 for horses and 5ft6 for ponies.

Many thanks,
annmaree

07/02/2024

2024 Singleton Dressage Club COMPETITION DATES are now confirmed!

April 14, 2024
June 9, 2024
August 25, 2024
November 10 (2024 Championships)

We run tests from preparatory to Grand Prix, in open, AOR, junior, pony and youth divisions.

We look forward to seeing you there!

07/02/2024

Singleton Dressage Club 2024 COMMITTEE ELECTED!

At our annual AGM on February 6, 2024, the follow office bearers were confirmed ...

President: Ann-Maree Lourey

Vice-President: Amiee Cupitt

Secretary: Taylah Komacha

Event Secretary: Dimity Lourey

Treasurer: Tiff Player

General committee members:
Nic Wadsworth, Karen Bates, Kayla Russell, Cameron Delaney, Jane Melton, Kate Freeman

We look forward to a big year of kind weather and successful competitions!

And if you have any suggestions on ways to improve the club or its competition days, do send us a PM on the club page and make your voice heard!

07/02/2024

We are happy to announce the Singleton Dressage Club 2023 pointscore winners!

JUNIOR CHAMPIONS

Preparatory​​ Champion​​: Ryder Amity & Gypsy
​​​Reserve: Emylia Player & Mohaka River

Preliminary Unofficial​ Champion​​: Claire McWilliam & Byalee Cricket
​​​Reserve: Kara Delaney & Byalee Mister Boots

Novice Official​ Champion: Courtney Warwick & Special Apprentice
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AAOR CHAMPIONS

Preparatory​​ Champion​​: Amiee Cupitt & Midnight Menace
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Novice Official​ Champion​​: Emily Callinan & Revelwood Quando Star
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OPEN CHAMPIONS

Preparatory​​ Champion​​: Gabriele O’Hara & Carlos
​​​Reserve: Angela Johnston & Arma Son

Prelim Unofficial​ Champion​: Hannah Clements & Quantum Gold

​Preliminary Official​ Champion​​: Dimity Lourey & Felix De Kat
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Novice Unofficial​ Champion​: Leanne Way & Khawajala
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Advanced​​ Champion​​: Tara O’Brien & Wolfingham Willoughby
​​​Reserve: Tanya Winstanley & Harvest Picasso

Small Tour Champion: Tara O’Brien & Wolfingham Willoughby
​​​Reserve: Tanya Winstanley & Harvest Picasso

So many categories remained empty of candidates in 2023 - don’t forget to JOIN THE CLUB before our first competition as only members are eligible for our end-of-year rugs and saddlecloths!

24/01/2024

Singleton Dressage Club AGM

6.30pm February 6, 2024
Lochinvar Hotel

To be followed by the February commitee meeting at 7pm.

Wouldn't it be amazing if someone who WASN'T already on the committee turned up and helped run our competitions?? But based on the past 5 years, there is probably a higher percentage chance of finding a unicorn ...

Don't be shy, we don't bite, you don't need to know how to run a competition, you just have to be enthusiastic!

And did I mention HALF-PRICE entry fees and a free meal at our Christmas meeting?

:-)

24/01/2024

Some new rules have been introduced this year. Having your gearcheck post-test will help out riders whose horses hate to stop and start again. Just don’t forget to have it! ✅

This applies to official dressage competitions and has been introduced for the following reasons:
1. To enable a check for blood after a test is completed
2. To ensure that a rider is not interrupted immediately before their test to do a bit check prior to a horse competing (which is not safe or fair)
3. To prevent horses from becoming agitated whilst waiting at the Gear Check prior to their test, when they are warmed up and ready to go.

Dressage Competitors be aware that you will need to ensure that your gear is correct when commencing your test as incorrect gear could result in elimination after you have finished your test.

30/11/2023

You can check them out here:

As Christmas draws near, make a point to support our sponsors - Briar Ridge is one of our best, providing a selection of wines to reward our hardworking judges at each of our competitions throughout the year.

You can check them out here:
https://www.briarridge.com.au

09/11/2023

If anyone is thinking about becoming a judge, please bite the bullet and just do it. This is a great opportunity and Nell Marshman is an extremely user-friendly, encouraging judge educator.

Judge Education Seminar to be held in conjunction with the National Amateur Owner Rider Championships, Tamworth in November 2023.
NSW Judges please register via Engage. If you need help logging in, please email Mary, [email protected] or Kay, [email protected]
https://officialstraining.ensw.org.au/my_calendar

07/11/2023

A special thanks to our long-time sponsor, Maitland Saddleworld.
Michelle helps us out every year with our rugs for the annual championships and also our annual pointscore awards.

We would struggle to do it without her!

Did you know that they offer rug repairs? Saddle fittings? Helmet tagging?

And some great goodies coming up to Christmas too!

07/11/2023

FEI awards ...

Congratulations!

2023 Singleton Dressage Small Tour Open Champion:
Bree Tillitzki on Fursten Hit

Reserve Champion:
Rochelle Hirst on Bradgate Park Dexter

2023 Singleton Dressage Small Tour AOR Champion:
Rebeca Hinze on Rosebrook Yodel

2023 Singleton Dressage Medium Tour Open Champion:
Molly Callinan on Colonial Tosh

Please PM the page with your address for postage if you didn't collect your sash on the day. :-)

07/11/2023

And advanced awards ...

Congratulations!

2023 Singleton Dressage Open Competitive Advanced Champion:
Brianna Cartwright on Macarthur Blossom M

Reserve Champion:
Olivia Barton on Henrik APH

2023 Singleton Dressage AOR Competitive Advanced Champion:
Tanya Winstanley on Harvest Picasso

2023 Singleton Dressage YR Competitive Advanced Champion:
Oliver Barrett on Sandhills Special

If you didn't collect your sash, please let us know your address for postage! :-)

06/11/2023

And the medium awards ...

Congratulations!

2023 Singleton Dressage Open Competitive Medium Champion:
Olivia Barton and Hollyander HG

Reserve Champion:
Jacqui Winspear on Zippo Naeldeborg

2023 Singleton Dressage AOR Competitive Medium Champion:
Carissa Brenchley on Almania Welts Puzzle

Reserve Champion:
Caroline Cooper on WPH Rasmus

2023 Singleton Dressage Pony Competitive Medium Champion:
Marley Yates on Mr Buckmeister

Please PM the page with postage details if you did not collect your sashes yesterday. :-)

06/11/2023

And the elementary ...

Congratulations!

2023 Singleton Dressage Open Competitive Elementary Champion:
Candace Palmer on Negasi

2023 Singleton Dressage AOR Competitive Elementary Champion:
Angela Cohen on APH Marbles

Reserve Champion:
Rebecca Hinze on Rosebrook Natalie

2023 Singleton Dressage Pony Competitive Elementary Champion:
Amy Allan on Hollydale Carter

Reserve Champion:
Tereza Husakova on Gwarryen Andromeda

2023 Singleton Dressage Young Rider Competitive Elementary Champion:
Oliver Battett on Sandhills Briar

If you didn't collect your sash, please PM the page with your address for postage. :-)

06/11/2023

And onto the novice ...

Congratulations!

2023 Singleton Dressage Closed Restricted Champion:
Belinda Wall and Jenabe Uptown Funk

Reserve Champion:
Georgia Wellard on My Darcy

2023 Singleton Dressage Open Novice Champion:
Mary Nitsche on Rosella R
Reserve Champion:
Sheridyn Ashwood on Ashwood Park Peninsula Girl

2023 Singleton Dressage AOR Novice Champion:
Fiona Banks on Byalee Aadonis

Reserve Champion:
Emily Callinan on Revelwood Quando Star

2023 Singleton Dressage Open Pony Novice Champion:
Karen Thomsen on Maxen Park Showman

2023 Singleton Dressage YR Novice Champion:
Lillian Forrester on Lamondale Momentum

If you didn't collect your sashes on the day, please PM the page with your address for postage. :-)

06/11/2023

Congratulations!

2023 Singleton Dressage Junior Preliminary Champion:
Emylia Player on Mohaka River

Reserve Champion:
Charlotte Summers on Ivy Belle

2023 Singleton Dressage Open Closed Unrestricted Preliminary Champion:
Tereza Husakova on Friday’s Girl

Reserve Champion:
Bree Tillitzki on Crown of Dreams RA

2023 Singleton Dressage AOR Closed Unrestricted Preliminary Champion:
Rebecca Groves on Donrosdal Desert Song

Reserve Champion:
Eleanor Rogers and Cristal Breeze

2023 Singleton Dressage Open Competitive Champion:
Dimity Lourey on Felix de Kat

Reserve Champion: Alyssa Curry on Ashwood Park Philadelphia

2023 Singleton Dressage AOR Competitive Champion:
Richard Mattinson on Evermore Lucifer

Reserve Champion:
April Docherty on Revelwood Oakwood

2023 Singleton Dressage Champion Open Pony Champion:
Indira Ash on Habafield Anastasia

Please PM the page with your address so we can send out your sash if it wasn’t collected on the day.