Lighten Up Dressage

2012 Show Dates:

New: Western Dressage see Tests & Guidelines

April 21 - Ring A Judge Kathleen Betzel Ring B Judge Claudia Novick
May 19 - Ring A Judge Claudia Novick Ring B Judge Jennifer Flowers
Sept. 22 - Ring A Judge Carolyn West Ring B Judge TBA
Oct. 13 - Ring A Judge Andre Pool Ring B Judge TBA

NCDTCA Recognized shows
USDF, USEF & USEA Rules Apply 2011 USEF Dressage Tests

Classes may be combined. Walk Only, USEA, Intro. Tests and Western Basic 1 & 2 will be ridden in a small chain arena. If entries warrant there will be two arenas. If only one arena is used, these classes will go last.

Ribbons awarded first through sixth place. High point awards are for highest placing Amateur Sr. and Jr. at Intro., Training and First Levels. USEA and Western Sr./Jr. divisions maybe combined for high point. Year end awards go to the highest placing Amateur Sr. and Jr. riders in Intro. Level, Training Level and First Level. Horse and amateur rider combinations must show 3 times in order to qualify for a year end award. Based on median score not points. Please note Amateur or Professional on entry form. Horse/rider teams will be ineligible to qualify for Year End Awards at the same level in succeeding years.

Permanent stalls with doors available on the show grounds. Identify one group name on entry form. Bedding is available for $7.00 per bag. Please note how many bags you want on entry form. Stalls are $25.00, the day of the show. Please inform Leslie Lytton if you plan to arrive before 6:00 PM the Friday before the show or plan to school in the arena. Extra charges will apply.

Mail entries to: Leslie Lytton, 12530 Windward Oaks Drive, Huntersville, NC 28078. Make checks out to Lighten Up Dressage, LLC. Enclose copy of current coggins that does not have to be returned. You only need to send the coggins once, it will be kept on file until it expires. Only complete entries will be accepted. Entries without signature, coggins or money will be sent back. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Times and stall chart will be available on the web site Tuesday before the show.

Schooling Show Attire: boots or ½ chaps w/paddock boots, breeches and approved helmet with chinstrap are required for all English riders. Western riders will also need boots and an approved helmet. Braiding and coats are optional. For horses; polos, bell boots and leg protection ok. Western riders please know the USEF/USDF rules regarding legal bits.

No refunds after closing date, no exceptions. Show Management reserves the right to vary or add officials and refuse any entry for a cause; to disqualify any exhibitor and/or his or her horse for cause. Show Management reserves the right to make any changes deemed necessary for the safe and efficient conducting of this schooling show.

Hazardous Weather/Accident/Act of God, and Emergency Policy: Management reserves the right to cancel any show and/or classes due to hazardous weather, Acts of God, accident, or emergency. Every effort will be made to reschedule with priority given to all entered participants. No refunds for cancellations due to hazardous weather, Acts Of God, accidents or emergencies. Check Lighten Up Dressage’s Facebook page for any weather related cancellation or emergency update.

* About the Walk Only Dressage Test:
(This is a special class offered by Lighten Up Dressage. You may lead your rider, coach your rider from the ring side or place people around the arena for support. Coaching is encouraged, cheering greatly appreciated. The highest score is a 9 the lowest score is a 6. Everyone gets a special blue ribbon. Requirements are: approved riding hat, riding boots/shoes and an english saddle and bridle. ONLY Intro A riders may enter the walk only class as a warm up.). Reduced entry fee of $10.00/test