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Westman Dressage 2022 Show Schedule
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“May the Horse Be With You”—CANCELLED
Date: May 6-8
Location: Westoba Agricultural Centre of Excellence Arena
Judge: Astrid Hryciuk
Lemonade Daze Bronze and Gold Shows
Date: July 1-3
Location: outdoor ring, Keystone Centre
Judge: Marianne Fizet
Fall Festival Bronze and Gold Shows
Date: September 16-18
Location: outdoor ring, Keystone Centre
Judge: Susan Hewton Waters
(Entries close Friday, September 2, 2022- midnight!)
Online entries coming soon!
Fall Festival 2021 Dressage Show—Bronze and Gold
Dates: September 17, 18, & 19, 2021
Location: Keystone Centre, 1175 – 18th Street, Brandon, MB (outdoor show ring)
Judges: Kim King, EC, RS, Saskatoon, SK
Susan Hewton Waters, EC, SM, Calgary, AB
Steward: Susan Adey, SS, Stonewall, MB
Closing Date for entries: September 10th at 11:59PM
Requirements for BRONZE competitions
Bronze competitions are sanctioned by Equestrian Canada, riders must have:
- Westman Dressage Membership, Dressage Winnipeg Membership, Pony Club Membership, Dressage membership from another province (e.g. Regina and District Dressage Association and Saskatoon Dressage Association), or Manitoba Horse Trials Membership.
- Manitoba Horse Council Membership or other provincial membership (or temporary membership, required for insurance coverage purposes; please provide a copy)
- Equestrian Canada Bronze Sport License (please provide a copy with your entry, listing amateur status if you have amateur status)
Your horse:
- Is NOT required to have Equestrian Canada identification (Horse Recording – see Article E3.0)
- The horse’s owner must be a member of Manitoba Horse Council or the Provincial Horse Organization where they are from for insurance purposes
- Must have a negative coggins test in the last 6 months. Proof of negative coggins test provided prior to arriving on site.
- All horses attending Equestrian Canada sanctioned competitions must have been administered Equine Influenza and Equine Herpes Virus (1&4) vaccinations within 6 months (+21 days grace period) before arrival at the event. No horse shall receive vaccination within 7 days prior to arrival at the event. Horses not in compliance with this rule may be asked to leave event site at the discretion of Competition Management. Proof of vaccinations must be provided with entry. (See Article A519)
Requirements for GOLD competitions
Gold competitions are sanctioned by Equestrian Canada, riders must have:
- Westman Dressage Membership, Dressage Winnipeg Membership, Pony Club Membership, Dressage membership from another province (e.g. Regina and District Dressage Association and Saskatoon Dressage Association), or Manitoba Horse Trials Membership.
- Manitoba Horse Council Membership or other provincial membership (or temporary membership, required for insurance coverage purposes; please provide a copy)
- Equestrian Canada Gold Sport License or higher (please provide a copy with your entry, listing amateur status if you have amateur status)
Your horse:
- Is required to have Equestrian Canada identification (Horse Recording – see Article E3.0)
- The horse’s owner must be a member of Manitoba Horse Council or the Provincial Horse Organization where they are from for insurance purposes
- Must have a negative coggins test in the last 6 months. Proof of negative coggins test provided prior to arriving on site.
- All horses attending Equestrian Canada sanctioned competitions must have been administered Equine Influenza and Equine Herpes Virus (1&4) vaccinations within 6 months (+21 days grace period) before arrival at the event. No horse shall receive vaccination within 7 days prior to arrival at the event. Horses not in compliance with this rule may be asked to leave event site at the discretion of Competition Management. Proof of vaccinations must be provided with entry. (See Article A519)
In Appreciation
Westman Dressage is very appreciative that its members receive a 10% discount from Equestrian Sports House
2340 Rosser Ave
Brandon, MB R7B 0E3
Phone: (204) 717-1515
eqhouse18@gmail.com
https://
Remember to bring your Westman Dressage membership card when you shop in order to receive your discount.
2021 Westman Dressage Show Season
Dressage Shows
Susan Hewton Waters, EC, SM, Calgary, AB
Steward: Susan Adey
2021 Snowbound Series
January session
Date: Sunday, January 17, 1:00 PM – 2:30PM
Location: Zoom
Cost: No cost
Registration: Pre-register to receive the Zoom link – email Tammy McKenzie at tammy_mckenzie@hotmail.com
Structure: three 30 min sessions
- Session one: 30 min strength training for riders (Wendy Brownlie)
- Session two: 30 min Horse Personality talk (Tammy McKenzie)
- Session three: 30 min Pilates mat exercises for riders (Wanda McKenzie)