The results are in!

And the results from this weekend's dressage are in! Congratulations to everyone who took part - and here are the top fours. Not all the classes were as full as last time due to the decidedly inclement weather, but hopefully we will have some qualifiers in the Novice and Elementary sections next time (fingers crossed!)

Intro A

Juniors

1st - Holly Watson - Carrwood Goldleaf - 70%

2nd - Lilly Hall - Stockley Minuet - 63.47%

Seniors

1st - Lesley Cooper - Sticky Bob - 79.13%

2nd - Penelope Hannibal - Pernod - 68.26%

3rd - Melanie Snape - My Gentleman - 67.39% (Collective mark of 70)

4th - Debbie Beresford - Bobbin’ Along - 67.39% (Collective mark of 68)

Prelim. 12

Juniors

1st - Abi Lilley - Euphoria Queen - 70.4%

2nd = - Holly Watson - Carrwood Goldleaf - 60.4% (Collective mark of 48)

2nd = - Lilly Hall - Stockley Minuet - 60.4% (Collective mark of 48)

4th - Katie Hodson - Bouncin’ Along - 57.6%

Seniors

1st - Claire Hamer - Vamos - 64.8% (Collective mark of 52)

2nd - Lesley Cooper - Sticky Bob - 64.8% (Collective mark of 50)

3rd - Erin Rowan - Orkney Mist - 63.2%

4th - Emma Bracegirdle - Bouncin’ Star - 62.4%

Novice 25

Juniors

1st - Abi Lilly - Euphoria Queen - 67.2%

2nd - Savannah McMullen - Pennal Champagne Charlie - 59.2%

Seniors

1st - Julia Dean - Derwen Torrent - 63.2%

2nd - Judith Sulway - Moonraker - 61.2%

Elementary 44 – Open Age

1st - Jackie Fare - Oskar - 58.8%

2nd - Judith Sulway - Moonraker - 56.4%

Congratulations to everyone and don't forget the next dressage competition is on January 9th. For more information, click here to visit our website

Dressage photos & suppleness tips

Congratulations to everyone who took part in the dressage on Saturday - results will be posted here asap. Pity about the rain - but at least the lovely indoor meant the actual test riding was dry! Photos are now available to view from Tony Kay's website, click here

Meanwhile, I know one of the things I often see on my score sheet is "could be more supple". Meggie is 18 years old - but that's no excuse for me not to have her bending softly round my leg! Practical Horseman magazine has a good article online with suggestions of exercises you can use to make your horse more supple. Click here to read the article

The Art of Classical Riding also has an article with some suggestions for people who are just beginning to supple their horse - click here to read their article

Julie Templeton showing clinics

Top show rider Julie Templeton will be holding two showing clinics at Leigh and District next year to help people prepare for the new season.
Julie’s impressive list of wins and placings includes HOYS, the BSPS champs and the RIHS.
A gift voucher for a session would make the perfect Christmas present for any horse-mad friends or family who want to be in the ribbons next season.
The clinics will take place at Landlords’ Farm Equestrian Centre, Dicconson Lane, Aspull, on Sunday January 24th and Sunday February 28th.
Sessions will last an hour and each session will be divided into types, so it is relevant to each participant's needs. There will be no more than six horses in each class.
Each session costs £25 per horse.
For more information, ring Kat on 07833 523295 or visit www.leighanddistrict.co.uk