SMWRC Launch Popular Dressage League

SMWRC geared up for the start of their ever popular dressage league by hosting a sponsor’s evening on Tuesday 27^th January 2015.  It was a great opportunity for the club to say a big thank you to the generous sponsors and also see some of the fantastic prizes up for grabs. The Club would like to thank Millies Jumps and Rolltack for their continued support and also thank new sponsors for 2015 – Grove Auto Services Forever Well from Within and Botanica.

Grove Auto Services will sponsor the Intro class. They are a local Car Valeting business offering personalised premium car valeting, restorations and modifications to suit the needs of both you and your vehicle. There are different packages available ranging from £20 to £90.

Rolltack return this year to sponsor the Prelim class.  Based near Dromara and in production since November 2013 this clever portable saddle trolley doubles as a car saddle rack, has a built-in mounting-block, and a wet/dry compartment which can even be used as a seat! Available in 9 striking colours there’s one to suit everyone.  Riders can now say goodbye to the days of struggling with their heavy awkward equipment and the countless trips back and forward to the tack room or car with the help of the ‘Rolltack’.

Diane Jones (SMWRC) and Clare Medland (Rolltack) with the yellow Rolltack prize for this year’s dressage league. (Photo courtesy of Scott McLean)

Millies Jumps a family based company from Dromara County Down return to sponsor the Novice class.  Suppliers of pressure treated timber poles, fillers, uprights and wings. In addition they also supply portable cross country and working hunter fences with businesses such as Laurelview Equestrian and Ardnacashel Equestrian being among their clients.  They offer tailor made packages for beginners to equestrian based businesses at affordable prices.

James Millar (Millies Jumps), Miriam Wright (SMWRC), Diane Jones (SMWRC) and Ivan Millar (Millies Jumps) with some of their brightly coloured fun fillers. (Photo courtesy of Scott McLean)

Forever Well from Within will sponsor the Elementary class .This is an exciting new local company who provide Forever Living products for both Equines and Humans. Products include Gelly and Propolis Crème which are both excellent for mud fever and also make a fab hand cream for us humans. Vet sprays, MSM Gel for joints, heat lotions for sweet itch and joints for humans and some treats for the rider like lip balms, hand and face soaps.

James Millar (Millies Jumps), Diane Jones (SMWRC), Clare Medland (Rolltack), Miriam Wright (SMWRC), Ivan Millar (Millies Jumps) – some of the sponsors of SMWRC Dressage League- 2015. (Photo courtesy of Scott McLean).

The Final of the league will include Dressage to Music –Preliminary Freestyle (2012) test in a 20×40 arena run under BD Dressage to music rules.  Botancia International Ltd has come on board to sponsor this class.  Established to cater for the growing awareness in natural products and to utilize the wonders of Nature’s Healing Energy. A natural herbal range developed to treat common skin conditions, the Herbal range contains a combination of natural ingredients, all of which have proven beneficial properties.  Botanica’s Herbal system works to promote healthy cell growth and complete recovery without scarring.

The League will cater for all levels and will be run over 3 legs. Classes will include Intro, Prelim, Novice, Elementary and a Dressage to Music class for the Final.  Tests for Sunday 15^th March and Sunday 26^th April are: Intro B (2009), Prelim 18 (2002), Novice 30 (2006), Elem 44 (2002).  Tests for the Final on Sunday 10^th May include: Intro A (2008), Prelim 14, (2006), Nov 27 (2007), Elem 42 2008.

Laurelview Equestrian Centre is the venue and competitors must attend 1 week + the final in order to qualify for league placing’s and prizes!  Contact Diane Jones 07866629894/02894432303 for entries. NO FACEBOOK ENTRIES PLEASE

 

 

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