Riding Schools League
Introduction
This league involves a dressage competition where a DSA Provincial judge travels from Riding school to Riding school Gauteng and judges a prescribed dressage test in an arena. The aim is to encourage participation and interest in dressage with a view to those participants eventually entering the main stream dressage and eventually to graded events. A secondary aim is to make the riding school public aware of the dressage events and encouraging spectators to attend the main stream events.
The added value offer to the riding schools;
DSA Coach Developer courses in the regions
DSA Officials such as Judges, Stewards, Scribes, Recorders, Show organiser courses in the regions
DSA Prelim / Novice riders courses in the regions
Eligibility
The competition is open to any rider who takes lessons at the riding school or has a livery or half lease at the riding school or stable yard. There should be at least 6 riders = 12 test entries per show and a maximum of 25 riders = 50 test entries that can be accommodated per show. Riding schools in close proximity may combine for the competition. A riding school may host a maximum of 4 league shows per year.
Rules of the competition
The DSA tests will be ridden and normal DSA dressage rules will apply, but the following exceptions are allowed:
A horse/pony maybe ridden more than once, but by different rider, maximum of 4 tests (lead rein classes maximum of 6 tests).
A horse/rider combination may enter the league multiply times, however the top two test scores will count.
All riders must be registered with DSA – Recreational Member category which is FREE registration or Entry Level Member 400.00 (Preliminary & Novice Tests 1 to 4 – no grading points but performance history recorded), full membership is welcome.
Dress rules are relaxed although correct protective head gear and shoes with heels must be worn
A Pelham bit with rein connectors will be allowed should the test selected allow it.
Triangle reins will be allowed for all classes except Novice tests.
Arena size is 60m X 20m, but if there are limiting conditions then the requirements can be relaxed. Arena surrounds are usually 25cm high, but this too can be relaxed. PR/Child tests to be ridden in 40 X 20 Arena.
Awards Ceremony
Gauteng Riding School League Champions must have achieved a minimum of 60% to be eligible for prize giving. Top 3 riders per class per category will receive a scroll (Gold – Silver – Bronze) with a certificate of achievement. School going riders will all receive an emailed letter addressed to your school stating your participation in the league. Sponsored prizes and trophies if possible.
Duties to host the league:
- Judging
A judge from the list provided must be contacted by the riding school and arrangements made directly. The judges fee will be sponsored by Gauteng Dressage Council. Riding School to please supply catering for the judge.
- Time sheets, Scribes and Scorers
The organising committee will receive a R20,00 Official levy to assist in providing time sheets, a scribe and a scorer. The R20.00 ground levy will assist in the minimum requirements for an arena as described above.
- Medical Personnel
The organising committee will receive the R20.00 levy to ensure that there is a medical person available for the event with a minimum qualification of a first aid level 1.
- Rosettes
Rosettes will be awarded to the prize winner on a ratio of 1:2 except for entry level pony classes DSA PRLR A&B and DSA PRER A&B under 10 years which ALL will receive a rosette. Rosettes will be supplied by Gauteng Dressage Council. R20.00 rosette levy will be paid to DSA along with the DSA levy of R11.40 and the R5.13 EDS levy.
Entry fees and Prizes
DSA Office will assist – Entries will be done online: https://www.dressagesa.com/online-registration-system
The entry fee will be R120.00 per test (R11.40 DSA Levy, R5.13 EDS Levy, R20.00 Rosettes levy, R20.00 ground levy, R20,00 Official fee, R20.00 first aid levy, incl VAT, R23.47 RSL Levy) Sponsored prizes will be given when possible.
Levies must be paid to DSA 1 week before the event.
(R11.40 DSA Levy, R5.13 EDS Levy, R20.00 Rosettes levy, R23.47 RSL Levy)
Category A (riding own horse/pony) www.dressagesa.com/dressage-tests/
| DSA PRLR A | 10 and under (lead rein only) | DSA Special test 1(2015) | DSA Special test 2(2015) |
| DSA PRER A | 10 and under (entry rider) | DSA Special test 1 (2015) | DSA Special test 2(2015) |
| DSA PRNC A | under 14 (newcomers) | DSA Special test 1 (2015) | DSA Special test 2(2015) |
| DSA PRP A | under 14 (pony riders prelim) | DSA PR/Child Prelim 1(2010) | DSA PR/Child Prelim 2(2010) |
| DSA PRN A | under 14 (pony riders novice) | DSA PR/Child Novice 1(2010) | DSA PR/Child Novice 2(2010) |
| DSA JWT A | under 18 (newcomers) | DSA Newcomers Walk/Trot 1 | DSA Newcomers Walk/Trot 2 |
| DSA JP A | under 18 (junior prelim) | DSA Prelim 1 (2013) | DSA Prelim 2 (2013) |
| DSA JN A | under 18 (junior novice) | DSA Novice 1 (2010) | DSA Novice 2 (2010) |
| DSA AWT A | 18 and over (newcomers) | DSA Newcomers Walk/Trot 1 | DSA Newcomers Walk/Trot 2 |
| DSA AP A | 18 and over (adult prelim) | DSA Prelim 1 (2013) | DSA Prelim 2 (2013) |
| DSA AN A | 18 and over (adult novice) | DSA Novice 1 (2010) | DSA Novice 2(2010) |
Category B (riding schools horse/pony)
| DSA PRLR B | 10 and under (lead rein only) | DSA Special test 1(2015) | DSA Special test 2(2015) |
| DSA PRER B | 10 and under (entry rider) | DSA Special test 1 (2015) | DSA Special test 2 (2015) |
| DSA PRNC B | under 14 (newcomers) | DSA Special test 1 (2015) | DSA Special test 2 (2015) |
| DSA PRP B | under 14 (pony riders prelim) | DSA PR/Child Prelim 1(2010) | DSA PR/Child Prelim 2(2010) |
| DSA PRN B | under 14 (pony riders novice) | DSA PR/Child novice 1(2010) | DSA PR/Child novice 2(2010) |
| DSA JWT B | under 18 (newcomers) | DSA Newcomers Walk/Trot 1 | DSA Newcomers Walk/Trot 2 |
| DSA JP B | under 18 (junior prelim) | DSA Prelim 1 (2013) | DSA Prelim 2 (2013) |
| DSA JN B | under 18 (junior novice) | DSA Novice 1 (2010) | DSA Novice 2 (2010) |
| DSA AWT B | 18 and over (newcomers) | DSA Newcomers Walk/Trot 1 | DSA Newcomers Walk/Trot 2 |
| DSA AP B | 18 and over (adult prelim) | DSA Prelim 1 (2013) | DSA Prelim 2 (2013) |
| DSA AN B | 18 and over (adult novice) | DSA Novice 1 (2010) | DSA Novice 2 (2010) |
Gauteng Representatives
Each region that falls under Gauteng will have a representative to help promote the league in that area at all riding schools and to be available to assist with queries.
Sedibeng
Representative: Montanique Wilson (082 886 2139) equivestcenter@gmail.com
Tshwane
Representative: Petri Ganz (000 000 0000) petri@saddleridge.co.za
West Rand
Representative: Kate Andrews (000 000 0000) Katekellowpark@gmail.com
Ekurhuleni
Representative: Mrs Lauren Burrage (083 649 8358) laburrage@gmail.com
Central
Representative: Judith Harrison (079 589 4313) grading@dressagesa.com
Judges
Judge from the DSA provincial list may only be selected to judge the show. Payment will be R250.00 plus R10.00 per horse judged.
Provincial A Panel
Mrs Barbie Gertenbach 011 702 2015 011 702 2159
082 453 3522 riba@wbs.co.za
Mrs Cheryl Kempin 011 464 1295(h) 011 269 1266 (w)
083 419 2030 KempinC@Aforbes.co.za
Mr Gregory Goss 082 413 0360 gregoryoss@hotmail.com
Mrs Maureen Dalglish 011 708 3297 011 708 3297
083 228 1753 dalglishm@mweb.co.za
Provincial B Panel
Mrs Eleanor Wear 012 650 0057 (h) 082 652 8220 elerich@mweb.co.za
Mrs Janine Viljoen 011 659 0738 083 658 2196 janineviljoen@telkoa.net
Mrs Jenny Bayley 011 849 5004 (h) 082 441 8130 bayleys@yebo.co.za
Mr Justin O’Reilly 016 590 2363 (h) 073 897 0727 justinoreilly@webmail.co.za
Ms Lynette Sacks 012 480 0088 072 045 1212 lsacks@webmail.co.za
Mrs Heather Camfferman 086 509 3427 076 382 8724 hcanda@vodamail.co.za
Provincial C Panel
Miss Nasia Lupini 071 438 1384 nlupini@gmail.com
Provincial D Panel
Ms Claire Nadin 011 631 5495 (w) 082 322 6298clairelouisenadin@gmail.com
Mrs Heletha Burmeister 012 811 0022 (h) 012 811 1595 082 934 1772 helethab@plotnet.net
Miss Rebecca Haynes 084-899-5643 Chevalier9@gmail.com
Mrs Sue Olsson 011 406 2438 (w) 011 406 8457 083 309 8228 olssonj@mweb.co.za
Mr Trevor Bern 011 467 6811 079 697 2906 Drummond-hay@telkomsa.net
Mrs Antoinette Stapelberg 083 438 3591 antoinetteg@mtnloaded.co.za
