Region: (None)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/343767085677823/?fref=ts
Ashburton Dressage Group is a small group of riders and volunteers dedicated to helping those with an interest in dressage in the Mid Canterbury district. Our area is between the Rakaia and the Rangitata Rivers.
Our winter series of three competitions spaced a month apart begins in May and aims to encourage those new to dressage and those training through the winter. In September we run the season’s first all grades regional tournament with challenge classes and in November we run a local registered competition including non registered classes.
We consider ourselves very fortunate as we all get along very well and have a lot of fun. We welcome anyone who wishes to compete, assist, learn or join our Group.
Region: Bay of Plenty
Website: http://www.dressagebayofplenty.co.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dressage-Bay-of-Plenty-115061795212606/
Dressage is a very active sport in the Bay of Plenty with four local groups that operate under the Dressage Bay of Plenty banner – Tauranga, Rotorua, Taupo and Eastern Bays. We help our riders, promote the sport of Dressage and engage in governance at National level. We also work together to put on the best Championship show we can, and have a good time doing it! Our Regional show is held at the Fiber Fresh National Equestrian Centre in Taupo over Labour weekend each year, and is a “Kiwi Arena Rakes Premier League Event”.
If you have any questions please contact
Eastern Bay of Plenty: Trudy Murray [email protected]
Taupo: Belle Clark [email protected]
Rotorua: Ottilie Upshall [email protected]
Tauranga: Juliet Iremonger [email protected]
Region: (None)
Website: http://canterburydressage.co.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CanterburyDressage?fref=ts
Canterbury Dressage is made up of an enthusiastic group of volunteers, with a membership of approximately 250 riders and over 25 judges and officials. The committee oversees the management and organisation of monthly dressage events held at the South Island National Equestrian Centre, McLean’s Island.
Competitors at all levels are fortunate to compete on all-weather surfaces, and the centre offers good yards and stabling facilities. The group is committed to the development of dressage in the South Island, across all age groups, and each year invites applications to the Canterbury Dressage Development squad, consisting of 12 riders receiving monthly coaching with a strong focus on correct training and competition performance. Other initiatives include a judges training and development fund, and a rider’s travel fund.
The pinnacle event is the annual South Island Dressage Championships which sees up to 200 competitors vying for South Island dressage titles and accompanying trophies. Canterbury Dressage prides itself on welcoming riders and anyone interested in dressage at any level to become involved in this rewarding sport and progressive group of dressage enthusiasts.
Region: Central Districts
Website: http://www.sporty.co.nz/dressagecentraldistricts
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DressageCentralDistricts/?hc_ref=ART-8UsIi98wIq_jAVymsr1jnvkiIS3SeSSgjxff2F8rrVXyEReHeApC8dZ_Rh1p0JU&fref=nf
Dressage Central Districts (Manawatu) was founded in 1975 holding shows at the Bulls Domain. Soon outgrowing this area competition was moved to Sanson. When Pat and Helen Williams built Tielcey Park in the early 1990’s DCD quickly moved in to take advantage of the improved facilities.
In the early days training was held at the Santoft Domain with Errol O’Brien. Later Karl D’Jurenak and Lockie Richards gave lessons at the Dalrymple and Sutherland properties. Christmas parties were held at the Santoft Domain with tests in the morning and quadrille’s in the afternoon.
More recently there has been more focus on competition with individualism coming through with influences of professional trainers from overseas. How far we have come with our Dressage training!
Competitions have now moved to Manfeild Park which boasts some of the best facilities in New Zealand.
We aspire to encourage and grow our members, new and old. The DCD holds monthly meetings at the Rathole pub in Bulls where everyone is welcome – we discuss and put together our shows, discuss new ideas to implement as well as organising training days and yearly dinners.
We are always open to new suggestions and new members. Please join us!
Region: (None)
Website: https://www.sporty.co.nz/dressagenhb
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Stadium--Arena---Sports-Venue/Dressage-Hawkes-Bay-NHB-263092013703854/
We are a small group of dressage enthusiasts from Waipukurau in Central Hawkes Bay. We are based out of the Waipukurau Showgrounds and hold 2-3 competitions each year, a 2 day Local Event in October, the A&P show dressage for the RAS in November and a ribbon day. We are a sub group of SHB Dressage and work with NHB Dressage to complement the competitions they hold.
Region: (None)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1740229546298171/
A small friendly and progressive group operating from the picturesque town of Cromwell
Dressage Central Otago is an official ESNZ branch of Dressage Otago.
Competition venue is:
Cromwell Racecourse
Ord Rd
Cromwell
Region: (None)
Website: http://www.gisbornedressage.org.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gisbornedressage?fref=ts
GISBORNE DRESSAGE was formed around 60 years ago and has grown in stature from very small beginnings.
We are a friendly and positive group of dressage enthusiasts who welcome all levels from grassroots to grand prix.
Our championship show is held in November with a full programme catering for all levels from introductory to grand prix including ponies and young riders. Gisborne Dressage is happy to pay out on all placings irrespective of the percentage gained.
We offer fantastic facilities for both horses and riders. Level 4 and above work in and compete on surfaced areas and the Advanced and GP freestyles are run at night in the indoor arena followed by a fabulous banquet.
Throughout the year we hold 4 separate graded events and several training/ instructional days as a means of fundraising. These days are run by our more experienced members kindly volunteering their time and expertise.
We have a huge range of ages within our group, with children aged from 6 to our more mature riders 70 and beyond. Our sport is available to both able bodied and carded para riders. We are one of the few Dressage Groups in NZ that hold stand alone classes for our ponies and young riders.
Region: Wellington
Website: http://www.horowhenuadressage.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/111157865881874/
We are a locally run dressage group in the Horowhenua District in the Lower North Island of New Zealand.
We presently have around 60 current members.
We aim to provide rider training and education, and hold training/non registered shows and registered shows throughout the year. We cater for the rider just starting out in dressage through to the rider competing at advanced level.
In around 1989/90, the late Fred Barnes got together a group of enthusiasts and formed the Horowhenua Dressage Group. Informal dressage competitions were held at the Ohau Pony Club grounds usually on a Wednesday night.
In 1991, Margaret Harris called a meeting at Ferndale and it was agreed to officially form a Horowhenua Dressage Group as a sub group of Wellington Dressage. Some of the first members who are still actively involved are Kaye Emeny, Carol Bloomfield, and Cathy Devenport.
The first President of the Group was Margaret Harris (now a life member); and the first Treasurer was Karen Trotter (at present, President of Dressage N.Z.)
In the early days four tournaments a year were held, usually at Levin Showgrounds although a couple of the first ones were held at Otaki Racecourse and a winter series of five ribbon days held at Waikanae Park. Members also helped out Dressage Wellington when they hosted the North Island Dressage Champs at Trentham racecourse by travelling down and erecting the arenas.
Now there are two tournaments a year, both held at Foxton Racecourse as the ground conditions there are suitable for all year round use and there is no risk of cancellation due to ground conditions. We also hold a series of practice days for various Levels at Waikanae Park on the sand arena during the Winter Months. These are proving very popular with large numbers of entries necessitating having 2 divisions in Level 1. Musical freestyles were introduced in 2011 and these gave riders a chance to practise their tests.
Region: (None)
Website: http://www.sporty.co.nz/marlboroughdressage
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Marlborough-Dressage-Group-1375895162632960/?hc_ref=ARQCDqqVQpJ4l8s6ZFS8Qv01YMtCQv92ZlWn2Zz_ygmC9mHy6S0CZUmD_7GkqYl6PyY&fref=nf
Marlborough Dressage Group is a collective community of dressage riders and enthusiasts, passionately supporting the art of dressage competition and training in the beautiful Marlborough region.
With a legacy of talent performing at the high levels of dressage, this success has underpinned the ‘up and coming, young, and grass roots riders and competitors, serving to inspire our riders. Marlborough Elite riders have achieved on the national and international stages and show us that through dedication success at the highest levels is achievable.
The welfare, health and safety of each and every horse and rider remains our Groups top priority as we aim for the sympathetic and correct training of our horses in partnership, diligently following the governance of DNZ.
Our events are all run at the magnificent Marlborough Equestrian Park . We run non graded competition across the Winter months and invite all riders to ‘give dressage a go’ and the series is also perfect for bringing out young horses. Our Summer Series provides top competition for those aspiring for national competition later in the season, whilst still catering for those learning or just involved for fun,and our Premier League Championship Show is particularly well run by our super volunteer Committee, and serves as a highlight to many riders travelling from around the South Island.
Region: (None)
Website: http://www.nelsondressage.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nelson-Dressage-Group-289829597821641/
The aim of our club is to provide a fun, safe, friendly environment for all of our riders at competitions and to cater for riders of all levels from grass roots to the more seasoned competitor.
Our small yet seemly tireless committee works hard to provide competitions that cater for our region, providing quality judges and smooth running events. Over winter we run an accumulator series for our non-graded and graded riders and a young rider series, and during the summer we have awards that are targeted not just for winners but for all our riders that show certain qualities and commitment.
Alongside our website we produce the regular newsletter ‘Heads up’ which enables members to be informed of news, visiting trainers, horse care, meetings, upcoming competitions and information relating to our area.
Region: Canterbury
Region: (None)
Website: http://www.sporty.co.nz/dressagenhb
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dressage-Hawkes-Bay-NHB-263092013703854/
This Group was born (est.1977) out of a combined passion of Horses and the Art of Dressage. We all enjoy being in the outdoors, achieving personal goals, fitness and friends. And of course working towards a better connection with our lovely horses. The Group run a number of Competitions during the year including Winter Series, Training Days and Regional Championships at the Hastings A and P grounds We are heavily involved in the running of the Dressage section of the Horse of the Year Show. .Also Judges Clinics and Local rider development subsidies as well as education nights with videos etc.. We also have a popular Facebook page with training tips and links. Our website has info on how to join and competition schedules.
Region: Northland
Website: http://www.sporty.co.nz/dressagenorthland
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dressagenorthland?fref=ts
DRESSAGE IN NORTHLAND
Northland is a long narrow area at the top of the North Island with a long history of promoting dressage.
Dressage started in Northland approximately 50 years ago with Mr Cliff McIntosh from Kaikohe starting the Bay of Islands Dressage Group based at the Kaikohe A P & H Showgrounds with Heather Ineson (Mr Mac’s daughter) Sheenah Johnson and Lois Andrewes. BOIDG is still thriving, holding rallies throughout the year, 2 training days and 3 tournaments. Many competitors are members of both groups with the groups working closely together.
The Northern Equitation Club was started a few years later by Janet Papich, Carol Going and Ruth Gillingham catering for Whangarei Area to Far North (as Northland is rather spread out) but also running tournaments often in conjunction with Show hunter. Northern Equitation Club had well over 100 members also running Judges/Riders Seminars and 4 tournaments a season. It ran for just over 20 years.
When the Disciplines split up Dressage Northland was formed along with Northland Horse Trials and Northland Showjumping with members helping in all disciplines when able.
Dressage Northland has a very capable and enthusiastic committee of 22 who now run 12 competition days including the Premier League Show at Barge Showgrounds and a 2 day tournament in the Far North at Kaitaia. There is a fabulous stud tour and BBQ dinner at Matthews Hanoverians which encourages many riders to travel to Kaitaia to compete.
Northland has16 judges from G Level to A Level. DN run Non Graded Classes, O Level Classes for CN riders and also Pony Club classes to encourage younger riders to try dressage tests.
Dressage Northland also run Protocol Days, and Judges/Riders discussion days. These days are very popular with about 40-60 people attending. Dressage Northland is fortunate to have Advanced horses and very willing riders who are always very gracious in giving their time and expertise at these discussion days. A Rider/Judge discussion day is planned for August at the Kaikohe Showgrounds and also a Protocol day will be run in December at Barge Showgrounds. DN also has a rider subsidy scheme for lessons.
Dressage Northland run a series of Circuits over the season including:
Matthews Hanoverians Open Circuit sponsored by Peter & Judith Matthews
Ebony Trophy – for riders over 45 years sponsored by Jean Jeffs
Musical Freestyle Circuit sponsored by Lois Andrewes
Thoroughbred Circuit, for registered thoroughbreds sponsored by Avril Semmens
Northland PMG Circuit for Level 1 and 2 horses sponsored by Pacific Motor Group
Non Graded Circuit sponsored by Chrissy Dawkins – Tru You
For further information please contact Karen Stewart 0272125721 (DN Secretary) or Lois Andrewes 0273610136 (Northland Delegate)
Region: (None)
Website: http://www.dressageotago.webs.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/225687530880434/?fref=ts
Dressage Otago are based in Mosgiel and use the Otago Taieri A&P show grounds, we hold 4 tournaments a season for all levels and also run the South Island Points Prize. In addition to our tournaments we also hold a winter series and in early spring a number of have a go days to help combinations prepare for the new season. There are lots of opportunities to get involved with Dressage Otago, if you would like to explore them, contact us, we’d love the hear from you.
Region: (None)
Website: http://www.sportsground.co.nz/shbdressage
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SHBDressage
We are a small group of Dressage enthusiasts in the Southern Hawke’s Bay area, who run a Regional Championship show every year in December at the beautiful Dannevirke Showgrounds as well as other small activities. Central Hawkes Bay Dressage Group are also a part of our area and hold regular events each year. The SHB Tournament is held in December each year and is always very well supported by competitors. The facilities are superb and we strive to be accommodating and cater for everybody’s needs.
We are a very small committee so always welcome new members to our group. Each year we endeavour to run lesson days as well as conduct a judges clinic encompassing all surrounding areas.
Region: (None)
Website: http://www.dressage-southland.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dressage-Southland-1179266145422180/
Dressage Southland was established in the 1960’s and currently has over 150 members, with a smaller group of dedicated people working together to bring the sport closer to everyone.
Many of our members successfully represent Southland at national and regional levels while others aim to simply improve their riding ability and enjoyment of their horses at a local level.
Each year Dressage Southland organises and hosts a series of competitions, as well as ‘Have a Go’ and Training Days, which aim to take the mystery out of our sport and we have seen new faces in our “Pairs Dressage” and Prix Caprilli classes…keeping the fun and the jump in!
The home of Southland Dressage is the Gore Showgrounds and our competitions attract large numbers of entrants from throughout Southland, Otago and Canterbury. Details of up and coming events, results and other useful information can be found on the group’s website
Dressage in Southland has the support of a number of local businesses for which we are most grateful. We have listed their names on our website for your information.
Region: (None)
Website: http://www.dressagetaranaki.co.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dressagetaranaki?fref=ts
From organising training programs and clinics for riders, coaches, and judges, to running local and regional shows, Dressage Taranaki are committed to developing dressage in Taranaki.
We provide competition and support for all levels, from newcomers through to elite combinations. We have a strong history of our members achieving excellence at a national level and we take pride in seeing members progress through the grades and achieve personal bests.
We facilitate education programmes for our judges to ensure they are given the opportunity to upgrade, and to encourage potential judges to learn what judging is all about.
Our information network ensures members are kept up to date with the latest national and regional news, including being informed when visiting trainers will be in our area. We have a strong social media presence and share regular updates, photos, results, and information via Facebook and our website.
The majority of our shows are held at the Egmont A&P Showgrounds in Hawera which boasts some of the best overnight horse accommodation in the country, as well as an indoor arena and large grass oval.
We welcome new members to get in touch with us to enjoy our warm hospitality and share our love for the sport of dressage.
Region: Bay of Plenty
Website: http://dressagetauranga.co.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DressageTauranga/
Tauranga Dressage is a group of like-minded people with a common interest in horses and in particular dressage. We hold monthly social gatherings with our meetings, rallies, training days and regular competitions.
Our grounds are at the lovely Tauranga Racecourse on Cameron Road, and include a large all-weather arena, plenty of yarding and parking. On our website, you will find news on recent events, information and programs for up-coming events and see what’s been going on in the photo gallery. We always welcome new members, so if you would like to join please fill out our membership form and post it in.
Region: (None)
Website: http://dressagewairarapa.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dressagewairarapa/
Wairarapa Dressage is based at Solway Showgrounds in Masterton. We have a number of registered riders who regularly compete at regional competitions from level 1 through to level 7. We hold a regional show in January and a 2-day spring tournament around September each year. We also work closely with Solway Dressage to encourage participation in dressage across our region. Solway Dressage has around 50 financial members who participate in monthly rallies and our Autumn Ribbon Day Series which is run over April – June each year. Solway Showgrounds offers great facilities with a brand new 110 x 75m all weather arena, as well as a separate 60 x 20m all weather surface. There are 30 new covered yards being built, along with a wide range of existing stables, covered and uncovered yards. The Showgrounds is located in a picturesque park-like setting, with an historic wooden grandstand overlooking the Solway Oval.
Region: (None)
Website: http://www.dressagewaitemata.co.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dressagewaitemata/
Dressage Waitemata covers the area from Waipu to the Harbour Bridge and everything in between. We are very lucky to have the use of Woodhill Sands Equestrian Centre for our circuit days and championship show.
We are an enthusiastic group of volunteers whose focus is on helping our riders to achieve an environment for competition which is both inviting and relaxing – to give them the best chance at achieving their goals.
For information about our events and schedules please visit our website and keep up to date with us on Facebook.