Watagan Equestrian Club  Dressage and Showjumping Training Day

Sunday 25 May 2025

~Venue: Morisset Showgrounds ~

Join us for a relaxed and fun day out to practice your dressage & showjumping skills in a competition format. Our events are perfect for young, green or nervous horses, as well as training oppourtunities for the more experienced. You'll enjoy a coffee van and multiple food trucks, shopping at trade stalls from our sponsors and professional photography to capture all the key moments.

Dressage Closed Restricted

Dressage Classes: Pre 1, Pre 2, Preliminary 1.1, 1.2 and Novice 2.1, 2.2 

Cost: WEC members $35 per test, EA members $45 per test. Grounds fee for all competitors.

Non-competing class for young/green/companion horses to be on the grounds ($20, no ground fee)

Protocol Sessions with Marg Warwick

Individual 20 min sessions.

Ride a test of your choice from Prep to Medium and receive instant feedback from accredited DNSW judge Marg Warwick. She has been involved in the equestrian community for many years, bringing a wealth of expertise to various competitions across the state. Margaret is known for her fair and insightful judging, providing valuable feedback to riders at all levels. Her dedication to the sport and commitment to upholding high standards have made her a much valued member of the dressage community in NSW.

Cost: WEC members $35 per session, EA members $45 per session. Grounds fee for all competitors.

Showjumping Clinic with Emma Mason

Coached one hour session by height group (up to 4 people per group). 

Emma Mason is a professional eventing rider and coach. She consistently finishes on the podium at major events with recent achievements including 1st in the CCN4* at SIEC Autumn Classic, 1st in the CIC3* at Canberra, 2nd in the CCN4* at Equestriad and 1st in the CCN4* at Elleston Scone HT.

In addition to eventing, Emma competes with success in dressage (Advanced) and showjumping (1.40m).

Emma was a member of the Australian Oceania Championship Senior Team in 2019 and 2022 and she was shortlisted for the London Olympics in 2012. She is a current member of the Equestrian Australia High Performance Squad.

Cost: WEC members $70 per lesson, EA members $80 per lesson plus ground fee.

Showjumping Clear Rounds

Practice your showjumping skills by riding a course. These are practice rounds, and won't have placings. It will run in height blocks, starting with 45cm at 1pm. Timeblocks will be based on numbers and released with the draw. The showjumping will operate on a whiteboard system with horses taken in order of presentation to the gate. There will not be assigned times. 

Cost: WEC members $10 per round, EA members $15 per round plus ground fee.

WEC Members: Ensure you include your membership number when entering, and class discounts will be automatically applied.

Entries will close on FRIDAY 16th May (midnight). Late entries will be open until 18th May with a $15 late fee.

No entries will be accepted after this date. Changes to entries can be made in nominate before the closing date, but no changes can be made after the event closes. The volunteer organising committee does not have the capacity to make changes manually, add or change riders or horses or draw times. .

Horse Identification Numbers are COMPULSORY FOR DRESSAGE. You will not pass gear check without this requirement and not be allowed to compete. It is your responsibility to have a bridle number for your horse (contact Equestrian NSW on 02 9620 2660 to obtain this number or email [email protected]) and to display it on both sides of the halter/bridle or saddle cloth.

If a bridle number is not provided in the entry at closing, your entry will be declined and a full refund given. This is to eliminate the time it would take us to track you down for the number before we can complete the draw for the other riders. You will not be chased and once refunded, we will not add you back into the event. This is your responsibility.

We urge you to consider the profound impact that your small contribution to helping organising events will have on the future of YOUR club. By coming together as a community and sharing the workload, we can ensure that WEC remains a friendly and supportive club for dressage and show jumping enthusiasts for years to come.