Membership
Membership MUST be renewed before points or qualification will be awarded

Dressage Festival
Cavan Dressage Festival goes ahead

Cavan Dressage Festival
Rescue package for dressage festival

Dressage Festival Cancelled
Cavan Dressage Festival cancelled

Silver Spurs
Silver Spurs for Laurel View

Rosie takes over as Secretary
Rosemary Paterson takes up secretarial duties

Northern Ireland Judges Group
What are We?

Judges Group Meeting
The first Judges Group Meeting of 2010

Kelly steps down
Kelly steps down

Notice to all members
Please download and return a help form to me. They are available from the downloads page.

Northern Ireland Dressage Round Up 2009
A round up of the highlights of NID for 2009

Dressage Ireland award Christmas bursaries
Dressage Ireland award Christmas bursaries

See Edward Gal and Moorlands Totilas at Olympia
See Edward Gal and Moorlands Totilas at Olympia

DRESSAGE EXTRAVAGANZA
DRESSAGE EXTRAVAGANZA

Dressage Demo
CAFRE Enniskillen Campus Students

Tranberg’s Chili For Sale
Elegant 16.3hh 10yr old Danish chestnut gelding for sale

Carl Hester works his magic
Carl Hester works his magic

Carl Hester Visit
Carl Hester comes to Laurel View

AGM Reminder!
Our AGM takes place on 23rd November 2009 - if you wish to attend for supper please return the booking form along with your payment to 18 Glenburn Drive, Glynn, Larne BT40 3DL by next Monday - 16th November.

Homegrown Marx - For Sale
Homegrown Marx 16.3 ch gelding 7yrs, by Obelix 110 di points Please phone 077 7965 3414

Winter Schedule Updates
The Winter schedule has been updated because of 2010 test deletions, please take a look on line or on the downloads before entering. Also added is the schedule for Necarne.

Winter schedule 09-10 and NID membership form available on line
The winter schedule has been published on the shows page and the NID membership form for 2010 is available from the downloads page.

Wanted: Dressage Horse on Loan (with possible option to buy).
Your horse will be kept and trained at a top class competition yard and will be competed in affiliated dressage by RDA National Champion/Para Equestrian Ireland rider.

National Championships results available to download
A downloadable version of the National Championship results are available to downlaod from the downloads section of this website.

Carl Hester comes to Laurel View
Carl Hester is coming to Laurel View on Wednesday 18th November

This Saturday 12th September - Show CANCELLED
12/09/09 - Danescroft - CANCELLED due to insufficient entries

Senior Home International
Senior Home International 2009

To all those interested in becoming a dressage judge.
Please log your interest in becoming a dressage judge with the secretary by 2nd October - click here for futher details.

NORTHERN IRELAND DRESSAGE FINALS TAKE CENTRE STAGE AT DANESCROFT
The Northern Ireland Dressage Regional Championships took place at Danescroft on Saturday 29th August 2009.

Judges Exam - Resceduled
Rescheduled judges mock exam - Click for details TO DO MOCK ON 21/11/09 CANDIDATES MUST BE BOOKED AND PAID UP WITH CENTRAL BY 20/02/09.

Helpers Required to run NID Finals
We are very short of helpers to run the NID Regional Finals at Danescroft next Saturday - if you are available to help, please forward your details to shenry2009@hotmail.co.uk or 077 7965 3414 - it will be very much appreciated.

New address for secretary......again!!!
I have moved again! Just around the corner this time! My new address is 18 Glenburn Drive, Glynn, Larne, BT40 3DL. Please forward all correspondence and entries to this address from now. Many thanks! Don’t worry if you have already posted your ent

NID Summer Finals Potential Dressage Horse Details
Click on this news item for details of the dressage test for the young horse class at the NID Finals.

Mare & Youngstock for sale
For sale exceptional bay yearling filly by Loughehoe Guy out of Euro Clover mare. Also for sale same Euro Clover mare with super colt foal at foot by Masurenfuerst. Contact Angelene 077 200 300 38. Click here for more details.

Calling all Under 21 riders!!
Calling all riders under the age of 21! The closing date for entries for the Silver Spurs competition at Clonshire, Dollanstown and LaurelView is rapidly approaching. Get your entry in 7 days before the qualifier you wish to attend.

Help Required this Saturday (4th July)
We need some more people to come forward to help out at this weekend’s show at Danescroft - we are very short on volunteers. If you have a couple of spare hours please contact Anita Johnson (Show Co-Ordinator) at anitajohnson57@hotmail.co.uk

Help Required to run Silver Spurs Competition
Northern Ireland Dressage are running the Northern leg of the Silver Spurs competition on 30th July 2009. Full details are available on www.dressageireland.ie. However we require some help to make sure the day runs smoothly. If you would like to be inv

Horse For Sale
BART - 13 years young bay gelding. Numerous wins in dressage classes. Will give any teenager or small adult loads of confidence, especially in dressage, small show jumping and XC classes. £1500 - loan with view to buy also an option - 075 9756 9694

Times for Sunday
Times for Sunday

Times for Saturday
Times for Saturday

Times for Friday
Times for Friday

Bumper numbers for Festival
Northern Ireland Dressage are delighted with the large entry for the Vision Sport Horse Dressage Festival

Drawing for auction at RDA show on 26th April
Audrey Smyth has kindly donated a drawing for auction at the RDA Charity Show on 26th April. If anyone is interested in bidding for the piece but cannot be at the show please contact Roma Oakes - romaoakes@btinternet.com

P.R.O. required
Northern Ireland Dressage require P.R.O.

Prelim Team Tests at Cavan
Preliminary has been added to the team tests for the Festival

Dressage at Hickstead
New Preliminary Qualifier

Carl Hester Trip
Dressage Ireland and Northern Ireland Dressage members teamed up for a trip to Carl Hester’s tard.

Helpers Request for show this Saturday 28th March
Helpers urgently required to come forward for the show this saturday.

Helpers requested by Winter National Championships
The organising committee of the Winter National Championships has asked each region to nominate two members to help out for some of the day at the Winter finals.

NEW TITLE SPONSOR OF NORTHERN IRELAND DRESSAGE FESTIVAL
WWW.VISIONSPORTHORSES.COM IS THE NEW TITLE SPONSOR OF NORTHERN IRELAND DRESSAGE FESTIVAL

Sun shines on dressage at Danescroft
Northern Ireland Dressage were back at Danescroft on Saturday 14th March under the early Spring sunshine.

Jean’s retirement party at Rockmount
NID held a retirement party for Jean Mitchell MBE at Rockmount Golf Club recently where they presented her with a painting of Dunmore Posie.

Golden Saddle Training Bursary
Golden Saddle Training Bursary for Junior Dressage Rider

Dressage Show in aid of RDA at Laurelview on Sunday 26th April 2009
Dressage Show in aid of the Riding for the Disabled Association at Laurel View Equestrian Centre (by kind permission of Robert and Linda Davis) on Sunday 26th April 2009. Full details on Shows Page

New address for secretary
Secretary of NID has a new postal address.

2 extra dates for dressage at Danescroft in March
NID will run 2 extra shows at Danescroft on 14th and 28th March. Full details on the Shows Page.

Help needed for show on 24th January at Danescroft
Help required for 24th - forward your name to Kelly

Retirement Party
Jeans Retirement Party

Carl Hester Yard Visit
A visit to Carl Hester’s Dressage Yard

Jean Calls it a Day
JEAN RETIRES

Dressage at Necarne
Seskinore and Ecclesville Riding Club along with The Necarne Student Riding Club are running dressage at Necarne next year. Details here and on Shows Page.

Dressage Extravaganza @ Laurelview Equestrian Centre on 30th December 2008
Dressage Extravaganza @ Laurelview EC on Tues 30th Dec 2008. All proceeds in aid of NI Children’s Hospice. Classes from Prelim to Inter II. Affiliated. Details on Shows page.

The Lighter Side of Dressage
THE LIGHTER SIDE OF DRESSAGE

Congratulations to Carolyn Mellor and Zugaro
Carolyn Mellor’s Zugaro swept the boards at the £10,000 DHI Challenge in England last weekend.

Secretary - New email address
New Email address for Secretary.

Dressage - The bit between the Fences!
Horse Sport Ireland is hosting a demonstration event called Dressage: “The Bit Between The Fences” on Friday 5th December from 7.30pm-10pm at Kill Equestrian Centre. This exciting FREE event will be led by International Trainer Gisela Holstein.

Judges Seminar 10th November with Isobel Wessels
Judges Training Day will be held on Monday 10th November with Isobel Wessels at Kill Equestrian Centre.

Training with Ian Woodhead
Eventing Ireland (NR) have offered a training opportunity to Dressage Ireland (& NID) members.

Overwhelming response to under 21 training
Under 21 Training days with with Heike Holstein

Dressage Festival moves to new venue
The Necarne Castle Dressage Festival, which has been held for the past nine years at Necarne Castle in Irvinestown is moving to a new venue

Under 21 Training with Heike Holstein
Dressage Ireland, in conjunction with Horse Sport Ireland, have organised a series of training sessions for young riders under 21

Coaching Demonstration evening in association with Equestrian Skillnet
Horse Sport Ireland are running a Coaching Demonstration evening in association with Equestrian Skillnet on Monday October 13th in Kill EC. Time: 6pm to 10pm Admission is free.

Judges Group Meeting 22nd September
The next Judges Group Meeting will take place on 22nd September 2008 at 7.30pm at Alison and Geoff’s house. Full details in article.

Test Change for NID Prelim Championship at Danescroft on 30th August
Important Notice RE: Regional Finals at Danescroft this Saturday The NID Prelim Championship test has been changed to Prelim 18 in the Short Arena. The DI Prelim Championship test remains as Prelim 19 in the Long Arena.

Under 25s successful at Home International in Lancashire
Under 25s Home International at Myerscough College, Lancashire

Lynne’s triple win’s
The summer Dressage League continued at Danescroft last Saturday 2nd August. All riders who had not yet qualified for the finals on the 30th August and the National Championships to be held at Necarne in September, strived towards gaining 62% under the ev

Hand Home International
Dressage Ireland has received an invitation from British Dressage to send up to 4 teams to compete at the Hand Home International in England.

Potential Irish Sport Horse
Important information about the Potential Irish Sport Horse Class. Northern Region Qualifier at Northern Region Finals on 30th August. An entry form can be downloaded from the downloads section of this website.

Silver Spurs
Important information for our pony, junior and young riders about the Silver Spurs Scheme for 2008.

Congratulations to our judges!
Congratulations must go to 4 Northern Region Judges for their recent successful upgrades!

Horse For Sale
Sigmar - For Sale

Dressage Ireland Information Update
Dressage Ireland Information Update

Dressage Action at Ecclesville
Practice the tests for the National Championships at Ecclesville on 26th July 2008.

Myserscough Young Rider Home International
I want to draw your attention to the fact that we do not have many youngsters that contacted us regarding this show. Myerscough Home International will be a Pony, Junior, Young Rider competition and will include teams. The show is on from 25 to

Dressage Demo - Rescheduled
Irish International riders Maureen and Kate Dwyer will present a demonstration on: The Scales of Training Demonstrating the progressive training of the dressage horse from early training on the lunge through to work under the saddle of the advanced

NID Show on 21st June 2008
The next NID Show to be held at Danescroft (after this weekend, the 14th) will be the 21st June 2008. Entries close on 14th June. Entries can be left at Danescroft for the secretary to collect. Please ensure your entries are in a sealed envelope with t

Horse Stolen from Knockagh View
Stolen from Knockaghview Equestrian Centre in Greenisland during the early hours of Tuesday 27th May. Harry 15 h.h. Chestnut Gelding, 16 years old. Distinctive Features Large white blaze, small white sock on left hind and 4 d

More Extra Shows for NID/DI Members
Seskinore and Ecclesville Riding Club have kindly agreed to affiliate their March Dressage League to Dressage Ireland to allow DI and NID members extra opportinities to qualify for the finals. Extra shows will take place on Thursday’s 13th, 20th an

Extra Shows for NID
Extra Shows have been organised for Saturday 8th March and Sunday 23rd February. See ’Shows’ Page for further details.

Dressage Saddle For Sale
Saddle For Sale

Points Bands have been revised for Dressage Ireland
All members of Dressage Ireland - Please be advised of the change of the points band which will become effective from 1st May 2008.

Laurelview Dressage in February
Anyone who intends to compete at the Laurelview Dressage Shows during February, please enter directly with Laurelview. Cheques should also be made out to ’Laurelview Stud’. Address and contact details are available on the ’Shows Page’

Tests for Northern Region Winter Finals Published
The tests for the Northern region winter finals, to be held at Danescroft on 5th April 2008 have been published on the ’Shows Page’.

No Unregistered classes or sections at NID on Sat 26th January 2008
There will be no unregistered classes or sections at the NID Show on Saturday 26th January 2008 as we have an extremely large volume of entries and are not able to accomodate all the classes.

Judges Group Meeting - 21st January 2008 at 7.30pm
The first Judges Group Meeting of 2008 will be held at 7.30pm on Monday 21st January at Rosie Gomes’ house.

Extra Shows to be held at Laurelview
Extra shows affiliated to Laurelview will be held on 3rd, 10th and 17th February. All details are on the ’Shows Page’

Necarne Dressage Festival 3rd & 4th May 2008
The Necarne Dressage Festival will take place on 3rd and 4th May 2008. Full schedule and entry forms are now available for download from the Necarne/Downloads section of the website. Entries close on 21st April 2008.

Entries for 26th January
How to make sure your entry from 5th January is included as you would like for the show on 26th January!

Eventing Dressage League Schedule
Eventing dressage schedule 2008

NID AGM a great success
Northern Ireland Dressage held their AGM at Temple Golf Club recently.

GISELA HOLSTEIN CLINIC AT CASTLE LESLIE ESTATE
Castle Leslie Estate will hold its first Dressage Clinic with renowned trainer and international dressage judge, Gisela Holstein, on Tuesday 27th November 2007.

Northern Ireland Horse Show Ticket Offers
Please contact the secretary - kelly@armaghcider.com for details of offers available to Northern Ireland Dressage Members for this weeks Northern Ireland Horse Horse Show.

Entries close this weekend for first show of the Winter Series!
For all those members intending to compete at the first Winter Show on the 3rd November - entries close this Saturday (27th October).

Northern Ireland Dressage A.G.M.
The Northern Ireland Dressage A.G.M. will be held in the Temple Golf Club on Monday 19th November at 7.30pm.

Judges Training at Killossery
There is Judges Training on Monday 15th October 2007 at Killossery Lodge Stud, Rolestown (Nr Swords) Co Dublin.

Northern Ireland Dressage U21 Talent shines at Marlton
Three of Northern Ireland’s most talented young dressage riders travelled to the International Under 21 Dressage Festival at Marlton Stud in Co. Wicklow recently.

Jupiter du Thot is unbeatable at NID
Northern Ireland Dressage returned to Danescroft this week for another busy day of the summer league. As usual there was a large entry giving judges a busy and entertaining day.

Martin and Steven dance to success at the RDA National Championships
Martin Mahood (left) and Steven Yetman, who are members of the Newtownards Group of the Riding for the Disabled Association, competed recently at the RDA National Championships at Hartpury,Gloucestershire.

Under 25 Training Camp details confirmed!
The annual NID U25 camp will be held on 10th and 11th August 2007, with international trainer, David Hamer.

Demo and Clinic with ferdi Eilberg
Castle Leslie are hosting an evening ’Demo’ and a 2 day clinic with Ferdi Eilberg. The demo will take place on Friday evening 28th September and the clinic will be on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th September.

Advertise on the web
As part of our new website we are offering 6 advertising ’link buttons’ on the front page. Your link button will have your company logo on it and will link direct to your own website.

New Website
Northern Ireland Dressage are in the process of getting a new website which will have a ’Gallery Page’. This is where we need your help, if you have a good dressage photograph then forward it by jpeg and we will give you a place in our new Galle