ON Saturday, March 21, Gransha Equestrian Centre, near Bangor will play host to schools far and wide as they battle it out to see who will be crowned dressage champions.
This exciting event is open to all primary and post-primary schools. Children will complete a dressage test at their chosen level and the horse and rider combination with the highest marks will win the class. This score can also be used if the rider has formed a team. This is made up of three riders and once they have all ridden their tests, their scores are added together, with the best scores being crowned team champions. If a school cannot make up a team, it is possible to form a mixed team with other schools.
We are delighted to welcome Holmestead Saddlery as sponsors for this event. Owner and founder Bill Holmes has over 50 years of experience in the industry and owns not one but two equestrian superstores in Ireland. The stores are based at Tyrella in the north and Kildare in the south. Holmestead are the largest stockists of the brand – Le Mieux and if you get a chance to visit the store you will be met by friendly, welcoming staO and a complimentary hot drink to sip as you wander your way around this treasure trove of highly desirable products for both horse and rider!
Everyone that enters the event receives a gorgeous Holmestead cap. Teams and individuals who place first to third also receive vouchers from Holmestead Saddlery to spend instore. Every competitor will win a rosette and there are spot prizes on the day for the best turned out in each class!
All entries must be completed on the Gransha App. Entries close on Monday, March 16. Contact Kirsty on 07753204660 for more info or log on to www.granshaequestrian.co.uk
