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Your region update - December 22

Welcome

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
What a fabulous year we have had! We look forward to celebrating 2022 at the Ball at Tankerskey Manor Hotel and Spa 7 January and this newsletter will hopefully help you make plans for 2023. 

All Change for 2023

     

New Chair for North and East Region
As we come to the end of 2022 we say a huge thank you to Vikki Hayton, our regional Chair, for her leadership over the last eight years, and more on the committee in a variety of roles. She hands over to Sarah Farrand.
 
Vikki said  'It is with some sadness that I complete my last few official roles as Chair, where have 8 years gone? I can’t thank the committee enough for their heartfelt and unending support over this time, particular thanks must go to Jo Byrne, who works tirelessly for the region and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed working with you. Special thanks too to all our members in the region, for your continued support and enthusiasm, we’ve had some amazing teams, particularly this last year and I feel I’m going out on a real high. I know I am leaving you in good, safe hands, Sarah is extremely capable and she and the rest of the committee, have a wealth of experience and expertise.I’ll see you all at the Ball and I’ll still be having some input and connection with you all,  as I step into my new role on the Training and Education Committee' 
Vikki Hayton 
 
We will hear from Sarah in the January newsletter, but this does leave us with a Senior Rider representative vacancy - more details can be found below, and it has a closing date of 15 January
Join a fabulous committee and join me in saying a big thank you to Vikki Hayton and a warm welcome to Sarah Farrand.
Senior Rider Representative Vacancy

BD Youth Assessments for 2023

 
BD Youth Assessments are available for booking for 2023. Riders are assigned to Squads and awarded a certificate and badge and there are lots of activities available for riders age 6-25. All welcome and you don't need to be a member to start your journey with this assessment. Dates will be added as we go and to start with we will make the most of indoor facilities
Assessments at:
3 January - Gwyneth Lewis at Alnwick Ford EC, Northumberland
21 January - Hannah Moody at Moody Dressage, South Yorks
28 January - Charlotte Wilson at Snainton RC
28 January - Tracy Woodhead at Weelsby Park, North Lincs
29 January Patsy Bartram at Broudein Stud, Derbyshire
13th February - Jane Peberdy at Moulton College, Northants
18 February - Hannah Esberger Hancock at Todwick, South Yorks
20 February - Verity Saul at Witham Villa RC, Leicestershire
22 February - Gwyneth Lewis at Holmside Hall, Durham
1 March - Vikki Hayton at College Farm, Notts
18 March - Hannah Esberger Hancock at Todwick, South Yorks
26 March - Claire-Marie Senior at Manor Grange, West Yorks
4 April - Vikki Hayton at College Farm, Notts
30 April - Chrissie Havis at Peigh Hills, Northumberland
 
Plenty of opportunity up to the cut of date for Inter Regionals in mid May, with more dates to be released.
Book Now
BD Youth Information

Represent your region in 2023

    
Could you represent the North and East Region in 2023?
There is something for everyone at all levels and we welcome new competitors into our teams every year!
The links below will take you to information about Senior, Para and Youth teams and the selection policies for 2023.
We had a great 2022 with our teams winning the Youth Inter Regional and Senior Inter Regional, third at the Para and Youth Home International and many individual wins and placings.
Such Fun!
2023 Dates
18 - 20 May - Para Home Nations - Onley Grounds, Warwickshire
20 - 21 May - Senior Inter Regionals - Onley Grounds, Warwickshire
1-2 July - BD Youth Inter Regionals - Vale View EC, Leicestershire
28-30 July - BD Youth Home Nations - Sparsholt College, Hampshire
22-24 September - Senior Home Nations - Kelsall Hill, Cheshire
Senior Inter Regional and Home Nations
Para Home Nations
BD Youth Inter Regional and Home Nations

Camp Dates 2023


Camps and Coaches for 2023 have now been confirmed and are available to book:
  • Vale View Equestrian 22-24 January 2023 with Jenny Ward and Islay Auty
This is just before the Winter Area Festival at Vale View so excellent preparation.  Riding indoors and a warm cafe and camp meal and social on Monday night.
Lessons, Test Riding, Workshops and a Fun Competition. Senior and Para riders welcome 
  • BD Youth Camp 14-16 April 23 at Sheepgate EC with Patsy Bartram, Victoria Maw and Viki Hayton
  • Senior/Para Camp 25-27 April 23 at Sheepgate EC with Hannah Esberger Hancock, Emma Jablonski and Jenny Folman
  • Camp and Compete for all 1-3 June 23 at Epworth EC with Gill Liggins, Cherry Elvin and Julie Corrigan
  • Senior/Para Camp 12-14 July 23 at Alnwick Ford EC with Charlotte Wilson and Gwyneth Lewis
  • BD Youth Camp 27-29 October 23 at Bishop Burton Equine with Harry Payne, Jess Griffiths, Jane Critchley and Laura Woodcock
  • Senior/Para Performance Camp 23-25 October 23 at Bishop Burton Equine with Isobel Wessells, Sophie Wells OBE, Tracy Woodhead and Andrew Fletcher
Book Now

Judges


We have Module 4 days booked on the following dates:  All Novice/Elementary AM and Medium/Advanced Medium PM  
  • Monday 6 February at Bishop Burton  Equine with Andrea Smith BD List 1 and Coach Tracy Woodhead
  • Thursday 8 June at Northallerton EC with Gwyneth Lewis BD List 1 and Coach Charlie Hutton
  • Saturday 2 September at Newbold Verdon EC with Harry Payne BD List 1 and Coach Hannah Moody
We have a number of major events (see the list below) in the region in January and February.  If you would like to be involved and support with some writing, please complete the google form below, we can then also look at practice judging and sitting in opprtunities. 
 
Complete the Form

Handbook and Rule Synopsis for 2023

The handbook for 2023 is now online, together with the 2023 New Rule Synopsis and Tack and Equipment guide.
2023 British Dressage Handbook
2023 Rule Synopsis
January 2023 Tack and Equipment Guide

Schedules and Fixtures

You can search for all of our Fixtures and schedules on the website and also under the competitions tab find a list of our major events and details of all of the championships with 'how to qualify'  We thank all of our venues and organisers for 2022 and look forward to the new year.
The Major Dates list for 2023 can be seen on the link below, but here are the important dates for your diaries in the region.
Do remember that even with qualifying emails you need to check your eligibility and you cannot ride at the same level at a Regional and an Area Festival - which includes Freestyle to Music and any area festival needs to be at a higher level. 
Winter Regionals
18-22 January - Arena UK
14-18 February - Bishop Burton Equine
Winter Area Festivals
26-28 January - Vale View EC
23-26 February - Northallerton EC
Summer Regionals
15-17 July - Sheepgate EC
22-24 July- Northallerton EC
Summer Area Festivals
4-6 August - Alnwick Ford EC
8-11 August - Sheepgate EC
12-15 August - Field House EC
24-27 August - Port Royal EC
Final - 4-8 October - Arena UK
High Profile Shows
13-15 January - Vale View EC
Premier League
21-24 June - Vale View EC
Under 25 Championships 
21-26 August - Sheepgate EC
Young Horse & Pony Qualifiers
22-23 April - Alnwick Ford EC
10 May - Sheepgate EC
14 May - Manor Grange SSC
21 May - Field House EC
Semi-Final 22-24 July - Northallerton EC
Quest Semi-Finals
9-10 September - Willow Banks EC
23-24 September - Vale View EC
23-24 September - Holmside EC
Final 3-5 November - Arena UK
Associated Championships 
TBC - Vale View EC
Combined Training Qualifiers
29 January - Northallerton EC
11 February - Alnwick Ford EC
11 March - Field House EC
12 March - Holmside EC
Schedules and Fixtures
All Major Dates 2023

Regional Training

All regional training is now on the Horse monkey platform.  A great way to access and record your training with our BD Coaches across the region, come along to our camps in a number of great locations or get ready for championships with test riding at our major event venues.

Flexi Training is a great way of accessing BDCC Accredited or Recognised Coaches for Senior, Youth and Para riders across the region at a mutually convenient time. These great coaches welcome riders at all levels and invite you to make contact. They share the ethos of developing you and your horse or pony, building our regional teams and creating a community of riders across the region. 

ACCREDITED COACHES - All Levels
RECOGNISED COACHES - Up to Elementary
YOUTH COACHES have had additional training and can also assess Rider Skills Tests.

All Regional Training

Your upcoming regional events...

FLEXI TRAINING

Coaches across the region
Train when you want with a coach of your choice.  Counts as regional training.
Book here

Pre-Championship Test Riding

11 & 12 February
Bishop Burton Arena
Book here

Senior/Para Camp
22-24 January 23

Vale View EC
Book here

A word from your DO

Please keep an eye on the British Dressage Website, the Regional Pages and the North and East Facebook Page as we try to keep you updated with the latest information.
Merry Christmas!
Contact Jo or your regional reps here

THANK YOU!

A huge thank you to our regional sponsors who suppported everything we do in 2022 and will do so in 2023. Do check out their websites and follow their Facebook Pages.
British Horse Feeds
GB Bodybuilders (Horseboxes)
Hird and Partners (Sheffield Equine Clinic)
Mcclarron Insurance (Equine & Rural)
Sue Carson Saddles
Sheepgate Tack and Togs
Facebook
Website
Email
Instagram
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