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Posted by on Jul 18, 2019 in Newsflashes |

Premium Dressage Groom Certification

Premium Dressage Groom Certification

Aimed at unqualified grooms that; Employer/Mentor is a DSA dressage member Read tests at shows for athlete Help with basic coaching – eye on the ground Horse welfare & care They will learn and earn DressageSA certificate as a “Premium Dressage Groom” and be able to register with: Free Social DSA membership that can upgraded should they wish to further their studies as a coach or rider. Free SAEF – Officials, Administrators, Development Riders – No Charge Enhancing Skills on the following modules: Course material – Correspondence Module 1: Dressage Show Groom Skills Module 2: Basic Coaching Skills Module 3: Important dressage rules Module 4: SAEF Code of Conduct Assessment We aim to send out all modules late August. Learner has from September to 15 November to complete the course with the guidance of their mentor. Assessment sheet with a copy of ID needs to be submitted by 15 November. Certificates and badges will be issued the beginning of December. First 100X applications will be...

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Posted by on Jul 2, 2019 in Newsflashes |

Important memo from the FEI Veterinary Department – Optimising performance in a challenging climate

Important memo from the FEI Veterinary Department – Optimising performance in a challenging climate

In view of the high temperatures that are currently impacting many countries in Europe and the upcoming test event in Tokyo (12-14 August), the FEI would like to remind all our stakeholders to take the right measures to protect horses and humans from the risk of heat stress. Our top five tips for staying cool in a challenging climate are: 1, Learn and practice cooling techniques – Large volumes of cold water applied all over the horse’s body will cool it down. There is no need to use a scraper to remove the water. 2, Water – Never restrict water. Allow your horse to drink at will during breaks, after exercise etc.  Humans should also ensure they keep themselves hydrated with cold drinks. Both human and equine athletes will benefit from air conditioning, shade and cold air or misting fans. 3, Monitor – Excessive sweating, high temperature, hot skin, deep and laboured breathing are signs of overheating in horses 4, Call your vet immediately if your horse shows signs...

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Posted by on Jun 20, 2019 in Newsflashes |

Temporary Licence

Temporary Licence

Dressage SA are delighted to announce a Temporary Licence to participate in any DSA Dressage Show anywhere in South Africa. This Licence will be issued by the DSA office and entitles you to complete in classes up to and including the grade of Novice. Each competitor is allowed to buy two temporary licences from DSA, up to the end of December 2019 and each licence extends over a complete show. The Temporary Licence fee will be R 155 including VAT and includes the SAEF day membership fee....

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Posted by on Jun 6, 2019 in Newsflashes |

CDI & SA Lipizzaner Fundraiser

Come and witness Dressage at the very highest level in a performance of the South African Lipizzaners with an elite crew of special guest performers encompassing some of the very best, most talented dressage riders in the country. Performance Cast: The South African Lipizzaners Adriaan Van Wyk Amory Smith Andrea Harrison Buchmann Anthea Michaletos Candice Hobday John Smith Johan Roodt Suzanne Horne AND Tamara Hasselberg **All proceeds will go to the SA Lipizzaners and the hosting of the upcoming 2019 Dressage CDI Stokkiesdraai ** Come along and help the continuation of competitive dressage at the highest level Date: 12th June Venue: SA Lipizzaner Centre, 1 Dahlia Road, Kyalami Time: 18:00 for 19:00 Price: R200.00 per person Tickets are available on Quicket South Africa on https://qkt.io/lipizzanerscdi or through the SA Lipizzaners office. Contact us on 079 716 4792 or email us on...

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