KIM MOLONEY, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, Foxden House, Main Street, Grendon Underwood, Buckinghamshire HP18 OSH. E mail:- kimmoloney@britishdressage.co.uk Tel: 07789 938307 1 st February, 2009 Dear All, CENTRAL REGION CAMP 2009 Please find attached programme for our residential camp at Bury Farm EC, Mill Road, Slapton, Buckinghamshire LU7 9BT from the evening of Friday 1 st May to Sunday 3 rd May. If you would like to take a look at the facilities etc. please review their website at www.buryfarmestates.co.uk You will need to arrive at Bury Farm ideally between 4pm and 7pm. We will all meet in the restaurant around 7.30pm for the debriefing including the weekend timetable. Trainers We have some fantastic trainers and judges on hand to train you all including our very own British Olympic rider Nicola McGivern, Garry Williams who has represented GB during 2007 and 2008 at the World Breeding Championships with his wonderful stallion Showmaker, James Burtwell who is a L3 judge, trainer and International rider and Nick Turner FBHS and top International Event Rider. Lecturers We have Dengie Horse Feeds who will talk about feeding the competition horse, you will also receive goody bags from them, Sarah Randall MRCV s who will talk about lameness in the dressage horse, Lee Harris who is our team sports massage therapist who will take each one of you on a practical session and we have one other yet to be confirmed, I am hoping it will be a sports psychologist. Central Region Team Riders Those of you wishing to apply for a place on a Central Region Team for the British Dressage Inter-regionals at Keysoe in May will be required to ride the test of your choice on your application form on the Sunday afternoon of camp. I have attached a copy of the Inter-regionals schedule for your information. 1
SENIOR INTER-REGIONALS SCHEDULE for information for riders wishing to be considered for a place on the teams. BD Senior Inter-Regional Squad Competition @ The College, Bedfordshire Sat 23 - Sun 24 May AT: The College EC, Church Road, Keysoe, Bedford, MK44 2JP EC: 09/05/2009 TIMES: 21/05/2009 3 PM - 5 PM on 01234 708400 Entries are limited to 6 teams per region. PAY: The College No refunds after close of entries. Substitutions permitted. CL TEST ENTRY FEE PRIZES 1 Inter Regional Team Competition Preliminary for Grp 8/7 Sat. P15; Sun P19 Novice for Grp 8-6 Sat. N22; Sun N38 Elementary for Grp 8-5 Sat. E43; Sun E53 Medium for Grp 8-4 Sat. M64; Sun M69 120 per Team Prizes & Rosettes for all Each Team to comprise 4 riders from the region. Each of the specified Team tests must be ridden according to the rider group eligibility specified, with no more than two riders in a team riding the same level of tests. Riders to be18 & over. Team Competition to be decided on 3 highest scores each day combined (six scores to count, with the lowest % dropped each day). Individual Competition to be determined from individual results in the team. 2 Individual Inter Regional Advanced Medium / PSG Competition 30 to cover both tests Prizes & Rosettes for all Saturday AM85 / PSG Sunday AM98 / PSG Combined scores to determine the inter-regional Advanced Medium & PSG Champion 3 Grp 8/7 rider warm up competition Saturday Preliminary 15 2008 4 Grp 8-6 rider warm up competition Saturday Novice 37 2007 5 Grp 8-4 rider warm up competition Saturday Elementary 48 2007 20 Prizes & Rosettes for all 20 Prizes & rosettes for all 20 Prizes & Rosettes for all PROGRAMME: Fri 22/05/08 19:00 briefing & welcome party. DAY 2 Team comp Part 1/warm up tests followed by evening entertainment DAY 3 Team comp Part 2. Prize giving. Depart. ENTRY RESTRICTIONS: 18 years old & over (01/01/09) from Grps 8 4 who have not & will not have competed at Winter Championships and National Championships in the current or preceding year or BYRDS 2
Inter regional competition in 2009. STABLING: Booked via RDOs by 09/05/09 60 for show duration (Fri-Sun nights, but can accommodate longer if required). Bedding not included, Cardboard 6.50, Straw 2.50. Please pre book bedding if possible. Please be on site before 8.00pm if you wish to purchase/collect bedding. ENTERTAINMENTS: Introduction & briefing Friday night, followed by Pig Roast & vegetarian option, please pre pre-book Saturday evening entertainment. All Entertainments (incl. pig roast) will be FREE. CATERING: Restaurant open 7am to 8pm Saturday and 7am to end of show Sunday. Later evening meals on Sunday can be booked. PRIZE GIVING: Will be unmounted and after the competition is finished on Sunday. COMPETITION RULES: Whips and Commanders are permitted. Normal BD rules apply. Rider must be eligible for rider group at close of entries. Grading points will NOT be awarded. Non Team Riders For those of you who do not want to ride on the teams you will ride the test of your choice on your application form on the Saturday afternoon. Stabling We have a mixture of permanent and temporary stabling available to us and the cost is 26 per night payable to Bury Farm EC. Straw bedding is included. If you require shavings these will be available to you at cost from Bury Farm when you arrive. Please advise on your application. When you arrive on the Friday you will be shown to your allocated stable and collect your bedding. You will be required to leave a cash deposit of 25 with the stable manager. This will be refunded to you in full when you leave on the Sunday provided you have banked your bedding up and swept the middle of the stable out. You will need to bring your own mucking out tools and water buckets. Costs The cost of the camp is 195 payable to British Dressage and the cost of the stabling is 52 payable to Bury Farm EC. We will be limited on places so please send me a deposit of 50 to secure your place. Full balances will be due no later than 15 th April. Refunds will only be made upon receipt of a vets certificate or a doctors note where a refund of 50% will be made. What to I get for my 195? Friday Everyone -Champagne reception, dinner and music.and allocation of weekend timetable, test times etc. Saturday Non team riders:- Lesson, two lectures and one ridden test from Prelim to PSG 3
Team riders:- 2 lessons, two lectures Saturday evening everyone:- awards ceremony, supper with music & bucking broncho! Sunday Non team riders:- 2 lessons & two lectures Team riders Lesson, two lectures and viewing test session for the teams Sunday tea time for all:- prizegiving and farewell in restaurant Tests Competition dress and turnout please. Who can go to camp? In Central Region we pride ourselves on training everyone from riders that have only just started to learn including non members right through to Grand Prix riders. No horse under four years old may take part. Riders must be aged eighteen or over. Provided you can walk, trot and canter then this camp is for you. The horses will come in all shapes and sizes from the faithful old family pony through to those aiming for a place at PSG level on the teams. It will be fun, informative and you will make many friends. You can come on your own as the region is so welcoming there will never be a dull moment guaranteed! You are welcome to bring along partners, friends etc to help you and they are welcome to spectate at the ridden sessions and they may also attend the lectures free of charge. They will however have to pay for their supper & entertainment on the Friday evening and on the Saturday evening at 10 per night. Dogs Bury Farm operate a no dogs policy. This is a strict policy and I am very sorry but no dogs are allowed no exceptions. Lorries & Trailers You will be met at the gates on Friday from 4pm until 7pm and will be shown where to park your lorry or trailer. There is no electrical hookup generators only. Camping You are allowed to camp at Bury Farm for no charge Showers & Toilets There are excellent clean facilities available to us 24 hours a day 4
Restaurant Your supper will be provided within the cost of camp on the Friday evening and the Saturday evening. The restaurant opens around 7.30am and closes when the last person leaves. Hot and cold food is available for purchase all weekend. The bar is opens all hours! You may bring along your own food and drink but it is not allowed to be consumed at Bury Farm EC restaurant. Finally, I look forward to meeting with you all once again and welcoming those that are new to Central Region Training. Please do apply early as places are strictly limited and are on a first come first served basis. Please do not hesitate to contact me if there is anything that you would like to ask that is not answered in this programme. Yours sincerely, Kim Moloney KIM MOLONEY CENTRAL REGION DEVELOPMENT OFFICER BRITISH DRESSAGE 5
CENTRAL REGION SENIOR CAMP TIMETABLE OF EVENTS FRIDAY 1 ST MAY 16.30(approx) Arrive and stable horses, park lorry, unload etc 18.00 Whole camp to feed horses 19.30 til late Welcome glass of bubby, debriefing, supper in the restaurant with fab.bar & music. SATURDAY 2 ND MAY 07.30 Whole camp morning feed, muck out, groom etc 08.00 Restaurant open for breakfast 09.00-13.00 Lessons and workshops 13.00-14.00 Lunch 14.00-17.30 Lessons, workshops and test riding (Prelim to PSG) 17.30 Evening stables to include: feed, tack cleaning, skipping out, topping up water buckets, haynets, grooming, rugging up etc. 19.30 Everyone to meet in the restaurant for presentation ceremony. Smart casual dress please. 20.00 Dinner & Bucking Bronco! SUNDAY 3 RD MAY 07.30 Whole camp morning feed, muck out, groom etc. 08.00 Restaurant open for breakfast 09.00-13.00 Lessons and workshops 13.00-14.00 Lunch 14.00-17.00 Lessons, workshops and test riding (Prelim to PSG) 6
17.30 Prize Giving and farewell BURY FARM CAMP 1 ST -3 RD MAY 2009 APPLICATION FORM NAME OF RIDER: NAME OF HORSE: AGE OF RIDER: AGE OF HORSE: ADDRESS: CONTACT NUMBERS: EMAIL ADDRESS: IN CASE OF EMERGENCY WITH THE RIDER A CONTACT NUMBER & NAME OF A CONTACT: LEVEL COMBINATION WORKING AT: RIDER GROUP NUMBER (IF APPLICABLE): NAME OF NORMAL TRAINER: DO YOU WISH TO BE STABLED NEXT TO ANYONE IN PARTICULAR: DO YOU REQUIRE ANY SHAVINGS AND HOW MANY?(TO BE PAID FOR ON COLLECTION): NUMBER OF ADDITIONAL GUEST TICKETS FOR MEALS: FRIDAY @ 10 PER HEAD = SATURDAY @ 10 PER HEAD = DO YOU WISH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A PLACE ON A CENTRAL REGION TEAM FOR THE SENIOR INTER-REGIONALS AT KEYSOE? IF SO, AT WHICH LEVEL?(PRELIM TO PSG) PLEASE CIRCLE THE TEST YOU WISH TO RIDE:- P14 N36 E50 M71 AM93 FEIPSG PAYMENT 52 payable to Bury Farm EC for stabling, 195 payable to British Dressage for camp (monthly instalments are acceptable), payable to British Dressage for additional meal tickets. Total amount of cheques enclosed: 7
Please send your application and any additional information you think I ought to know to Kim Moloney, Regional Development Officer, British Dressage, Foxden House, Main Street, Grendon Underwood, Buckinghamshire HP18 0SH. 8