Equestrian dressage competition is one among the few events that everyone will mark a date on the calendar so that they don’t forget to attend. During a dressage event, the competitors have to ride their horses and make them perform certain elements like canter, trot and walk in an arena in front of their judges. Some music is also played and every competitor is expected to choreograph a freestyle routine with the horses to the tune of the music.
Horse riders and equestrian lovers will be having another glamorous year. They will enjoy lots of events and competitions month after month. As it has been in the previous years, fun is guaranteed. These events are carefully planned, with all logistics well taken care of. The event organizers have different plans for their events and competitions, depending on the kind of guests they expect. Here is a review of some of the competitions and events that we expect this year:
Summerland Dressage Club
This event occurs every year. Summerland dressage club will be hosting a mega event in 19th April 2015, at Bangalow. The range of classes expected at the event will be Prelim-Inter1. Merle Speakman has more information regarding the event. Other events and competitions organized by Summerland dressage club can be found at their website. It usually allows entry to competition through nomination. These events bring a new life for equestrian lovers owing to the amazing experiences that people who attend give. Don’t miss a date.
World Equestrian Festival Aachen 2015
From 29th to 31st May, the Aachen Soers will have their showground packed with a good attendance of the world equestrian festival. Frank Kemperman assured that some of the best horse riders in the whole world will be competing for a prize in this grand event. Tickets are currently on sale. Aachen as an ideal atmosphere for horse riding that can’t be found anywhere else. It also blends in well with the lifestyle of the people, motions within and the love for the sport in the city. The competitors will be competing for the Deutsche Bank Prize, which the Deutsche Bank has been sponsoring for the last 60 years. The main theme for the event will be integrating the traditional taste with a modern insight of the equestrian sport, not only for Aachen, but other global equestrian lovers.
Besides the fun in watching horse riders showcase their prowess, live show programme by the Horse & Symphony and Aachen Symphony Orchestra will carry the day. These shows only promise more fun as guests book their tickets now.
Dressage UK Competition
This is a don’t-miss event that will start off at 22nd March 2015. It will take place at Lodge Farm Equestrian Centre. This exclusive event will draw visitors from all over UK, who will be witnessing the fiery dressage competition between the horse riders in UK. The sale for tickets is ongoing. For more information, visit their website.
Global Dressage Festival
Located in Wellington, FL, the Adequan Global Dressage Festival offers a wide range of competitions to suit both the amateur and professional rider. The circuit offers eleven weeks of National USDF-sanctioned competitions, with conveniently scheduled training, young horse, young rider, amateur, open and a full range of Small and Large Tour and Para events.
Each CDI Weekend features the FEI Grand Prix Freestyle on a Friday evening, under the lights, offering a unique international and festive atmosphere for riders, owners and spectators alike.
In 2014, competition prize money over the entire circuit will offer more than $300,000.00, making the Adequan Global Dressage Festival one of the richest dressage circuits on the globe.
For more information, visit http://www.globaldressagefestival.com
FEI World Dressage Challenge
The aim of this Competition is to give the less experienced Dressage riders who, under normal circumstances, cannot take part in international Dressage competitions and live in the more remote countries, the opportunity to compete internationally without having to leave their own country.
The Competition is currently divided into twelve geographical Zones, made up of between four and six countries. It offers five performance levels and two age groups (12-15 yrs; 16 yrs and older):
• Prix St. George
• Advanced
• Medium
• Elementary
• Preliminary
For more information, visit FEI World Dressage Challenge
World Cup Las Vegas
Olympic Gold medalist Charlotte Dujardin of Great Britain and her wonder horse Valegro are coming to Las Vegas to defend the FEI World Cup™ title they won last year in Lyon, France! The pair has literally rewritten the world record books, breaking every record in the Grand Prix, Grand Prix Special and Grand Prix Freestyle, and becoming the only pair in history to hold all four major dressage titles simultaneously as they are presently the Olympic, World, European and Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ champions. For more information, visit World Cup Las Vegas
Affiliated Dressage Competition
Early this February, Reaseheath Equestrian Centre will treat their guests to an amazing experience on 7th. The events will take place in an indoor arena owing to the bad weather in February. Many guests are expected. The entries are already closed for competition, but late entries are only accepted at a late entry charge of $2. Book your space today and join other fans in witnessing the great competitions. More information can be found on their website. To participate in this competition, adorn your horses with some exclusive equine dresses available at the online store of Robinsons Equestrian at very low prices.
