Southern Flinders Dressage Club

Non-Comp Day - Arena Sessions & Turnout Workshop

SUNDAY 16th March 2025

No Judge

Members are able to book a 30min session in the dressage arena, a 30min poles session or a 30min jumping session for the chance to familiarise themselves & their horse(s), practice skills or just have a play. Maximum of 2 sessions per horse.

A support person can be requested to help with test riding, give advice, feedback or support. 

Poles sessions can be free-time or with a trainer. Jumping sessions can be individual or in a group. 

The turnout workshop gives participants a chance to receive advice & tips about plaiting & presentation, a demonstration & practice on their own horses under supervision.

Conditions of entry and competitor notes:

• This event will be run under EA rules as they are applicable to this event and shall also include policies formulated by the organising committee, which are available on the club’s website. We strongly recommend that all competitors obtain a copy of the relevant EA rules available on the EA website. EA gear rules apply to SFDC members.
• All riders, committee and visitors to sign in at canteen on arrival. Sign in sheets will be used to allocate High Points to participants & volunteers.
• Scratchings – please text Louisa on 0403 307 658 as soon as you know you will not be attending.
• Bridle numbers must be worn by all horses on the grounds at all times for identification purposes. Horse who do not have EA numbers will be allocated a SFDC bridle number.
• All helmets must be EA tagged and safety standards checked before you ride. Ali Kirkman is our clubs helmet tagger. If your helmet needs to be tagged, please let Ali know at time of entry or Ali can be located in the canteen the morning of competition.
• To keep the day flowing, keep an eye on the draw and times and make sure you are ready to ride when it is your turn. You may start circling the arena as the previous rider leaves the arena.
• Approved, tagged helmets and smooth soled riding boots must be worn. 
• There is no such thing as a silly question, please ask someone if you need help or clarification with anything throughout the competition! 😊 And don’t forget to have fun!

Camping, yards and canteen facilities available. 

Any queries, please contact Louisa at [email protected]