Amanda Birch Dressage Music

26/08/2024

The next dressage music clinic will be September 7th.
Our next dressage to music competition at Gasston Stables will be on September 7th
Follow the link for entries.
https://www.myridinglife.com/eventdetails.aspx?id=479396
# dressagefreestylecomp

26/08/2024

Our next dressage to music competition at Gasston Stables will be on September 7th
Follow the link for entries.
https://www.myridinglife.com/eventdetails.aspx?id=479396

24/08/2024

We're also on Instagram, we'd love to have you along for the ride.🎼🎵🎶

23/08/2024

Look closely and you will see two ex race horses working in perfect harmony.

18/08/2024

It's good to be back, life off the track and the dance is on.
Time for these guys to head back to the track to show their racing friends what life in the music fast lane is all about

07/08/2024

Pontispool day tickets for camp

06/08/2024

I will be back at North Lodge on August 25th.
Lessons and test creation, perfect your existing test or put together a test for our next competition on September 7th.
Welcoming all levels

There's a great opportunity to also get the experience of competing a freestyle even if you don't have music ready to go.
https://www.myridinglife.com/eventdetails.aspx?id=479326

06/08/2024

I will be back at North Lodge on August 25th.
Lessons and test creation, perfect your existing test or put together a test for our next competition on September 7th.
Welcoming all levels

There's a great opportunity to also get the experience of competing a freestyle even if you don't have music ready to go.

22/07/2024

It never ceases to amaze me exactly how versatile horses are.
When I meet a new client I like to get a little background about their riding abilities , what disciplines they compete in, what level of training they are at and what they're hoping to achieve in their session.
Very often the reply is
" oh we like to do a bit of everything "
It's incredible how versatile our dancing partners can be and how they can go from one job to another with great enthusiasm and ability.

So next time someone asks
" what do you do?"
Just reply

" were incredible, and we're a team , so we can achieve exactly what we set out to do."

18/07/2024

'Collaborative Camp Cymru' is coming to The David Broome Event Centre in South Wales in September! This exciting collaboration brings together the Welsh arms of 3 equestrian organisations - The British Horse Society, British Dressage and RoR (Retraining of Racehorses), to deliver a packed weekend of equestrian activities and lots of fun for you flat lessons, to jump lessons, from pole lessons to dressage to music, quadrille

For more information and to book your place, please just click on the link! https://bookwhen.com/bhswales/e/ev-sgzx-20240921000000

17/07/2024

RoR camp at Pontispool. Bookings close in two weeks.
Looking forward to getting back to the West Country.

5 group lessons 3 meals a day plus cake, tea and coffee included Accomodation, stabling, straw and hay included Horse feed advise with weigh bridge, fun evening quiz, evening talks and demonstration    Flatwork or jumping lesson options Option A - Flatwork Dressage Pole work Dressage to musicIntro...

17/07/2024

I'm pleased to be able to share the news with you about this exciting collaboration between The RoR Wales & Borders ,British Dressage, and The BHS.
We will be at The David Broome Event Centre 21st and 22nd September.
My long time followers know how much I enjoy working at this fantastic venue and it's an honour to be part of such a progressive venture.
A wonderful opportunity to be able to share my passion and get even more horses dancing.

📣📣 Exciting news for Wales! 'Collaborative Camp Cymru' is coming to The David Broome Event Centre in South Wales in September! This exciting collaboration brings together the Welsh arms of 3 equestrian organisations - The British Horse Society, British Dressage and RoR (Retraining of Racehorses), to deliver a packed weekend of equestrian activities and lots of fun for you and your horse!

This 2 day senior camp, which is open to both BHS Members* and Non Members*, is all about fostering cross-disciplinary learning and mutual support within the equestrian community in Wales! We're highlighting shared interests and goals across different disciplines, and by uniting resources and expertise, this camp provides a unique opportunity for participants to gain broader knowledge and skills, promoting the versatility of horses and riders. From flat lessons, to jump lessons, from pole lessons to dressage to music, quadrille and lots more! Fabulous coaches booked! 😁

*All BHS entrants must either be a Gold member of The British Horse Society or hold suitable public liability insurance for the duration of the event.

For more information and to book your place, please just click on the link! https://bookwhen.com/bhswales/e/ev-sgzx-20240921000000

17/07/2024

I'm excited to be able to share the news that I will be teaching at this this innovative collaboration between The RoR, British Dressage and the BHS.

📣📣 Exciting news for Wales! 'Collaborative Camp Cymru' is coming to The David Broome Event Centre in South Wales in September! This exciting collaboration brings together the Welsh arms of 3 equestrian organisations - The British Horse Society, British Dressage and RoR (Retraining of Racehorses), to deliver a packed weekend of equestrian activities and lots of fun for you and your horse!

This 2 day senior camp, which is open to both BHS Members* and Non Members*, is all about fostering cross-disciplinary learning and mutual support within the equestrian community in Wales! We're highlighting shared interests and goals across different disciplines, and by uniting resources and expertise, this camp provides a unique opportunity for participants to gain broader knowledge and skills, promoting the versatility of horses and riders. From flat lessons, to jump lessons, from pole lessons to dressage to music, quadrille and lots more! Fabulous coaches booked! 😁

*All BHS entrants must either be a Gold member of The British Horse Society or hold suitable public liability insurance for the duration of the event.

For more information and to book your place, please just click on the link! https://bookwhen.com/bhswales/e/ev-sgzx-20240921000000

04/07/2024

July is already set to be a busy month, but there is still an opportunity to get booked in for August .

01/07/2024

If anyone needs me today I may take a few hours to get going!!!!
Just back from the Lusitano Breed Society show where I was working with the most amazing team.
Non stop action and fun.
Thanks to every one that turned up .
It's inspiring to be in the company of so many amazing horses and people.

23/06/2024

A great day of dressage to music.

It's been a joy to train this great group of riders.
Today's competition shows just how hard they've worked.

12/06/2024

A lovely time of year when all of the invitations drop through the door.
I love seeing how the music gets such a great response from the ponies and their riders.

10/06/2024

It's dancing time .
Come and join us at Gasstons for a warm welcome and a great competition..
Delighted to say we will once again be joined by List judge Louisa Cuomo
Follow the link to get your entry in.
https://www.myridinglife.com/eventdetails.aspx?id=469006

08/06/2024

Sessions available at your yard for summer dancing.
Next competition June 23rd.

Available to bring dressage to music to your yard.
Contact me to arrange a visit.
[email protected]
We all deserve to sparkle .
I've got great plans for you all in 2024, so for everyone that said
" I wish I could do dressage to music" in 2023,,, in 2024 there will be a way..
Come and join me to find out what it's all about, or to really shine out if you've not reached your full potential this year.
Camps, have a go days, production clinics, live stream lessons, more ' going live from me.
Most of all love what you're doing, and enjoy the dance !

05/06/2024

It was a delight to be able to present a dressage to music demo with Lucy Allum Lynne Winter and Sheri Johnson in aid of Horsley, Bookham and Leatherhead RDA

03/06/2024

What a fabulous evening presenting a demo all about dressage to music for this Horsley , Bookham and Leatherhead RDA fundraiser .
Really proud of my demo riders.
Sheri Johnson, Lynne Winter and Lucy Allum

31/05/2024

RoR freestyle classes

💚𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗥𝗼𝗥 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰

Due to popular demand, we are delighted to announce that we will be adding Freestyle to Music classes to this year’s National Championship’s schedule.

Page 30 in the updated schedule now details these classes (and also detailed below)

Thank you to those that have sent us feedback and we look forward to watching the ‘Dance Offs’ on the Thursday Dressage Members and Supporters Evening.

It’s time to start practising those dressage dance moves! 🎶

𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 ➡️ https://aintreeequestriancentre.co.uk/event/the-jockey-club-ror-national-championships-2024/

𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 (open on Monday 3rd June) ➡️ https://horsemonkey.com/equestrian_event/60926/The+Jockey+Club+RoR+National+Championships+2024

19/05/2024

A nice memory of my interview with Ashley-Claire Rossiter of MirrorMePR .
I'm always in the mood for dancing !

https://www.mirrormepr.co.uk/im-in-the-mood-for-dancing-equestrian-pr/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0d_r9a59Vd1kJ2Pl4Y4ietJ8i0uUg9lTk0ugFObcCVZujlva_53LKxgWM_aem_AYESYwkAzYbSZ5keo7nKWsVXnQn0jvhw3OLna3y04QAjVLUh4n4UU6f5hpVXY_2aiYeexC_Nrua5yHSdL45uFcwU

Our Equine PR Team Speak To Amanda Birch, A Leading British Dressage To Music Choreographer About Her Experience Dancing With Horses.

17/05/2024

Life is always about music

13/05/2024

Dressage to music sessions at Gasstons farm.
All welcome

11/05/2024

Next in our popular series of dressage to music.
Open to all, including preparation sessions with me.

07/05/2024

Lucky to find perhaps the only patch of non muddy ground at Royal Windsor.

27/04/2024

Thanks to everyone that made The Dressage To Music Competition at Gasston Stables such a success today.
Great atmosphere and lots of smiles.
Dressage not stress age is the only way.

A lovely morning in Surrey judging dressage to music classes. I don’t get a lot of time to judge any more but still enjoy offering guidance in support of seeing happy, healthy horses 🙏

27/04/2024

Thank you to Louisa Maria CUOMO Saddles for joining us today for our first competition of the series at Gasston Stables .
What a lovely atmosphere, encouraging and informed judging plus lots of happy horses.
More to come.

A lovely morning in Surrey judging dressage to music classes. I don’t get a lot of time to judge any more but still enjoy offering guidance in support of seeing happy, healthy horses 🙏

10/04/2024

DRESSAGE TO MUSIC COMPETITION
APRIL 27TH Gasston Stables North Lodge.
A fantastic opportunity to give your freestyle test an airing .
Dressage to music competition on April 27th
We have a list judge and are ready to judge you at any level.
From intro.
All are welcome to join the people who have been participating in the training series at Gasston Stables
And get educated feedback on your test.
It's another opportunity to give your test an airing in preparation for the coming competition season.
To all my lovely new comers --- you've got this , I saw some fantastic work on Sunday and can't wait to see you all dancing
Entries
https://www.myridinglife.com/eventdetails.aspx?id=458035&fbclid=IwAR3dQeb6Gv2nPD0vqDCfA-sVb-NhuZ425g8-toqhc9vfk0BPxlD90BoqBUc

The thing I hear most often is

" I'd love to have a go at dressage to music but I've got no idea where to start"

I really understand their dilemma, it can feel daunting , and of course why would you invest so much time and money getting a test designed , having music created, practicing getting the test absolutely right , only to go and compete and find out its not realy your thing.?

With that in mind Lucy Allam and I decided to create a series of events at to give everyone the opportunity to " try before you buy"

If kicked off with a fantastic demo with Lucy riding an Elementary then Advanced Medium test.
We've been working on these all winter.
The crowd got to ask questions, chose music for each pace , see how the floorplan is put together, and then have a Q and A with myself and Lucy.

Yesterday saw the second stage , where the spectators from the demo got to bring their horses along . We played with patterns for floorplans and chose tracks for each horse.
It was awe inspiring to see how the horses responded to their tracks and people really gave it their all.

I'm excited to see the results when we take everyone through to the final stage ...The competition.
I've designed everyone a test to ride and will be there on the day as DJ playing the music over their tests.
The competition is open to everyone so they will get the opportunity to ride alongside people who've been out competing with their own tests , and we're very lucky to have list judge Louisa Cuomo with us.

The competition is open to all along side the newcomers in our training series
Entries now open
https://www.myridinglife.com/eventdetails.aspx?id=458035&fbclid=IwAR3dQeb6Gv2nPD0vqDCfA-sVb-NhuZ425g8-toqhc9vfk0BPxlD90BoqBUc