Dressage Academy

Open Events - All Wellcome

Open Days

Displays (Christchurch Tourist Trips)

Dressage To Music Nights

Art Auction

Fashion Parade

Linkups with international Venues

Seminars

Events will be notified as they become available.

Have A Go Day - Open to all [Saturday 11th March, 2017]

Have A Go Day - Open to all

Never done a Dressage Test?
Want to improve your riding?
Want to try a higher level with no pressure?

The Dressage Academy is committed to passing on knowledge to the wider community.
This day is part of that commitment.
Come along to our friendly H.Q. at 646 Grange Road, Burnham, Christchurch and have a go...

As the Dressage Academy is installing mirrors; we suggest that you and your horse visits the Dressage Academy for familiarisation before the day (call for an appointment 03 3476616).

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Have A Go Day - Open to all [Sunday 18th December, 2016]

Have A Go Day - Open to all

Never done a Dressage Test?
Want to improve your riding?
Want to try a higher level with no pressure?

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Days Format

Apply by email (email is binding) to haveagoday@dressageacademy.co.nz

Include:

Payments can be made up front to:
02-1266-0008813-004
Please use Ride/Horse name as reference.

Balloting will give preference to people that have entered their email in the “keep me informed” section on the Academy website.

Sunday 18th December, 2016

(Cutoff Midnight 9th Dec and List (with times) will be posted Evening 10th Dec)

Cost: $35.
Payment on Day.

All proceeds to the Dressage Academy.

Goodies on the day from FMG!

The Draw
Morning Judge: Gael Kofoed
Afternoon Judge: Jan Mitchell

Morning Judge: Gael Kofoel
Time	Name	Horse/Pony	Class	Helper
8:48pm	Vernon Ramsey-Smith	Brixton	4A	Brugs
9:00am	Amanda Buller	Ace	0C	Sophie
9:12am	Amy Austin	TnT Coffee to Go	0C	Brugs
9:24am	Mel Blacklow	(P)Born Free	0C	Sophie
9:36am	Penny Taylor	Whero Nui	0C	Brugs
9:48am	Amanda Buller	Phoenix	0C	Sophie
10:00am	Jacqueline Doolan-Tindall	Trenton	0C	Brugs
10:12am	Julie Sime	Vogue	0C	Sophie
	Break
10:45pm	Lorna Minnear	Spring Cricket	1B	Brugs
10:57am	Laura Bunning	Russian Rose	1B	Sophie
11:09am	Jacqueline Doolan-Tindall	Trenton	1B	Brugs
11:21am	Tony Herstell	Hells Bells	1B	Sophie
11:33am	Helen Maskery	RuRu	1B	Brugs
11:45am	Sarah Cull	Jake	1B	Sophie
11:57am	Kate Inwood	Lucy in the Sky	1B	Brugs
12:09pm	Heather McMillan	A Fine Romance	1B	Sophie
12:21pm	Kristin Lee	MKL Georgie Boy	1B	Brugs
12:36pm	Georgina Bolton	Vollrath La Vida	1B	Sophie

Afternoon Judge: Jan Mitchell
Time	Name	Horse/Pony	Class	Helper
1:00pm	Kerry Thomson	Valerio	2B	*On Request
1:15pm	Janine Peters	Freddie	2B	Brugs
1:30pm	Roz Williams	Mr Bruce	3B	*On Request
1:45pm	Rowan Campbell	Finn	3B	*On Request
2:00pm	Jemima Seddon-Smith	Bobby	1B	*On Request
2:15pm	Jane Olssen	Georgia	4A	*On Request
2:30pm	Robert Kofoed	First Choice ( Jesse )	4A	*On Request
2:45pm	Roz Williams	Mr Bruce	4A	*On Request
3:00pm	Sue Harris	Larry	5A	*On Request
3:15pm	Siobhan Fauth	Hollywood Supastar	IntA	*On Request

*On Request - Please ask Brugs/Sophie if you want a helper when working in.

The Horse’s Back - Performance and Therapy [Saturday 17 September, 2016]

The Horse’s Back - Performance and Therapy

Presented by Nicolett Geldermann and Dr. Guy Alexander, the seminar will include presentations, a skeletal display, ridden and in-hand demonstrations.

Saturday 17 September, 2016

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The Horse’s Back - Performance and Therapy

This practical seminar will bring you up close and personal to the horse’s spine and pelvis, giving you:

An in-depth understanding of the structure and movement of this critical part of the equine athlete’s anatomy

An understanding of key biomechanical principles, the impact of conformation, and how they cause common back problems

The latest in training methods and physiotherapy techniques that could help you eliminate, manage or correct potential or actual back problems

The opportunity to ask all those questions about your horse’s back that you’ve always wanted to!

Presented by Nicolett Geldermann and Dr. Guy Alexander, the seminar will include presentations, a skeletal display, ridden and in-hand demonstrations.

Saturday 17 September, 2016

Seminar 10am to 2pm (doors open 9.30am)

At Dressage Academy, 646 Grange Road, Burnham

Bring your own chairs and lunch (venue is covered but outdoors)

Sausage sizzle and drinks available for purchase during the lunch break

$60 Adults / $20 Pony Club, children, students

Limited space (First Come First Served)

Booking and Payment

Please enclose name(s)

Cheque to 646 Grange Road, RD7, Christchurch, 7677

Online Payment to 02-1266-0008813-004

email reference to horsesback@dressageacademy.co.nz

All proceeds to the Dressage Academy

Many Thanks to Nicolett and Guy from the Dressage Academy

Living Anatomy of the Horse

Equine Physiotherapy and Education

Nicolett Geldermann

Equine Physiotherapist, DIPO Living Anatomy of the Horse

An innovative equine physical therapy and educational service

Nicolett has just returned from Germany having completed her latest continuing professional development refreshing her skills in 'Manuelle Therapie' and mobilisation/manipulation techniques.

Veterinarian

Pegasus Equine Referrals

Guy Alexander

Guy has a broad range of experience in equine surgery and lameness diagnosis gained in many countries.

Guy is one of the most qualified vets in New Zealand for neck, back and pelvis problems.

Guys latest professional development was spending time with with Dr. Denoix - considered the world’s foremost equine musculoskeletal system anatomist as well as a leading equine diagnostic ultrasonographer.

Invitation Events

Benefactor Day

Pony/Riding Club Masterclass

Sponsor Day

Levelling Days (Student Moving Up)

Graduation Days

Events will be notified as they become available.

Talent Spotting

North Island Talent Spotting Events

South Island Talent Spotting Events

Events will be notified as they become available.

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