Original Equestrian

Dressage Writer required for test practise sessions in the afternoon on Sunday 8th September at Aintree International Equestrian Centre.
Great way to learn from the judge and comes with a free ticket to the Charlotte Wittbom and Alex Northover Demo evening on the following Monday.
Please message the page for more details x

Spaces still available - two now available due to a rider injury

Message the page asap for full details

*** last minute camp space Sept 8-11th Signature Dressage Camp at Aintree International Equestrian Centre ***
Sadly one of our campers can no longer make it to camp and so I have a space for sale. This is the camp with PRIVATE lessons and your trainers help in the warm up for the onsite British Dressage Competition. There’s also test riding practice, an amazing demo evening and lots more.
Photos are from the same format camp from June this year, it’s fun and friendly.
Message the page for full details x

🌟 𝗥𝗼𝗥 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀’ 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀’ 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 - 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆! 🌟

𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟳.𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺 - Dressage featuring the Elite Dressage Performance Award, Rock with RoR music classes and Always a Star Parade.

𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟲𝗽𝗺 - Showing Series Finals featuring the Showing Series Supreme Championship, Always a Star Parade and Glamour Stakes.

These evenings are free to attend, and the VIP area and ringside seating will be open for all members and supporters of RoR to enjoy.

Smart evening dress is encouraged and there will be a pay bar and food concessions open throughout the evening.

This is an open invitation for people to enjoy watching our Retraining of Racehorses superstars in all their glory at Aintree. 🤩

Spread the word and see you there!

*** Evening Demo Announcement: The Roots of Classical Dressage and Putting Groundwork into Action ***
Aintree International Equestrian Centre Monday Sept 9th 7-9pm

Limited tickets available, message us or email [email protected]

We are very happy to introduce a joint demo with Charlotte Wittbom Classical Dressage and Alex Northover.

They going to talk to you about the benefits of ground work, physical and mental benefits for the horse and the rider. Alex will give a broad strokes history about how the human equine relationship evolved, the development of classical horsemanship and how we can incorporate this practical into our daily work. Explaining the impact of the exercises on the neurobiology of horse and rider.

Charlotte will then demonstrate how you can start your ground work and how to progress to improve your horse.

Alex Northover trained as a Science Teacher with a specialism in Biology and spent 10 years working in main stream and alternative provision. She qualified as a Horse Boy Method Practitioner in 2017 and is now a Director at Making Momentum CIC, a nonprofit which offers equine assisted supports and alternative education provision for young people with a variety of support needs. Alex also hold a PGDip in Equine Science and an MA in Autism Spectrum Conditions. She is currently in the final year of PhD study. Her research employs Co-Production to produce outcome measures for Equine Assisted Supports.

Charlotte Wittbom is a rider, trainer and teacher specialising in classical approaches to horsemanship. She is based in Cheshire, England and travels throughout the UK and internationally, to deliver clinics and demonstrations. Charlotte works with a diverse range of riders from around the world, spanning all equestrian specialisms, with abilities from novice to advanced.

3 of our regular Signature Campers have smashed it at the Area Festivals at Myerscough taking the win in their classes 🤩🤩🤩
We’ve seen them grow and work so hard over the years, so it’s massive congrats to
Jan Bates
Alison Jane
Dawn Grundy

Can’t wait to see how you do at the National Champs ladies 😍
We still have a few spaces on our Signature September camp so please message the page for more info xx

Cooke Coachbuilders Ltd CARNIVAL OF DRESSAGE Special Awards Winners.
We had so many super generous sponsors for our Special Awards at the show this year, it was amazing to be able to recognise so many combinations for their efforts across such a wide range of areas.
Best Native or Part Bred sponsored by Alanna Pilling Vet Physio
Intro Jessica Allwright Raebeg Champ
Prelim Sophie Gates Zingara
Novice Jane Ingham Bairdmoor Shooting Star
Elem Madeleine Lloyd Chevet Del Boy
Medium Clare Walmsley O Fon Pererin

Best ROR sponsored by Aintree International Equestrian Centre
Intro Ellie Nelson Hugo First
Prelim Janine Midgley Shootingsta
Novice Claire Lewis Master Wickham
Elem Claire Lewis Master Wickham
Medium Clare Walmsley O Fon Perrin
Adv med Beth Roberts Chilli Boy

Best Veteran Rider sponsored by The Cryo Clinic Rossendale
Janine Midgley Shootingsta

Best Veteran Horse or Pony sponsored by Steevi Pugh
Intro Jessica Allwright Raebeg Champ
Prelim Jessica Allwright Raebeg Champ
Novice Jane Ingham Bairdmoor Shooting Star
Elem Claire Lewis Master Wickham
Medium Clare Walmsley O Fon Perrin
Adv med Beth Roberts Chilli Boy
Artistic Claire Lewis Master Wickham

Best Turned Out sponsored by Erica Biggs in memory of Kindesella Royal Willow
Intro Faith Louise Fairclough Conquest HD
Prelim Adele Leigh Choeur du Carrousel
Novice Rachel Lawrenson Just Ben
Elem Emma Tice Hemlow William
Medium Georgina Ward Dunleavey Bruce IV
Adv med Sonya Martin Cloherview Eddie
Artistic Theo Charnley RSPCA George

Smiliest Junior Rider sponsored by B&G Sears Building Contractors
Emily Strangeway Lagalgarve Skylark

Kindest Junior Rider sponsored by B&G Sears Building Contractors
Jemima Williamson Mighty Max

Best Groom sponsored by C**t Collection
Claire Summer Hughes for Elaine Soones

Best Photowall Picture sponsored by Sandra Edwards Training and Coaching
Lauren Kate Williamson

Best Team Selfie sponsored by Dainty Detailing
Under Starters Orders

Best Team Name sponsored by Secret Chevalier
50 Shades of Hay

Best Stable sponsored by Horse & Rider Clobber
Junior Lilly-Rose Biggs Blackhill Keepsake
Senior Maureen Cox Kilroosky Bobby

Best Artistic Class Outfit sponsored by Clodagh Rose Equestrian
Lilly-Rose Biggs Blackhill Keepsake

Warm Up Hero sponsored by Sandra Edwards Training and Coaching
Erica Biggs

Highest Placed Camper sponsored by Mat Burnett Dressage and Charlotte Smithwhite Dressage
Intro Fleur Wynn Jones Sundance April
Prelim Sophie Gates Zingara
Novice Carly Sears San Lorenzo
Elem Lorraine Simcox Ozzy VII
Medium Samara Swan Fantastico OHMG
Adv med Carol Sormalley Faside Furst Revolution
Artistic Andrea Ball Wonita’s Luck

Most Promising Not Placed sponsored by Wilfred Pickles
Intro Carol Soormally The Boat
Prelim Ella Lloyd & Zoe Martin Caegarmawr Katy & Sky Fall
Novice Sarah Long Kinsky Emanuel
Elem Zade Shakeshaft Entendido LIX
Medium Georgina Ward Dunleavey Bruce IV
Artistic Charlotte Beresford Coppathorne Calico Jack
Junior Overall Molly Strangeway

Brave Pants 'Well Sat' Awards sponsored by Original Equestrian
Tiernee McCall Obcecado Mon
Liz Quinney Hillgrove Double Trouble
Sonya Martin Cloherview Eddie

Today is the be last day to submit your video/photo reels from the Cooke Coachbuilders Ltd CARNIVAL OF DRESSAGE to be in with a chance of winning the prize of an aqua treadmill session donated by competitor Billy Hartley.
Please submit to Original equestrian on messenger or what’s app x

Trainer at Sept Camp Lottie has had a great day 😍

If you’ve enjoyed the Cooke Coachbuilders Ltd CARNIVAL OF DRESSAGE then why not consider joining us the September Signature Dressage Camp at Aintree International Equestrian Centre. It runs 8th-11th Sept, there’s test riding, PRIVATE lessons, BD competition with your trainers help in the warm up, demo evening and lots more.
There’s just a few spaces left so message us asap to get the details and to book 🤩🤩

I’ve still got a few metal pin badges left, let me know if you would like one posting out and I’ll get that sorted.
Also the merchandise shop for hoodies, t-shirts, bags and more is still open for a few days.

https://carnivalofdressage.shop

Majestic Photography have a fabulous deal on your photos from the Cooke Coachbuilders Ltd CARNIVAL OF DRESSAGE.
Head over to their website to take advantage 🤩

Wow! What a show the Cooke Coachbuilders Ltd CARNIVAL OF DRESSAGE has been 🤩🤩
We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who came - such a friendly, fun loving group of campers, competitors, grooms, spectators, friends, family, demo riders, dog handlers… and the list goes on.
Thank you to you all - here’s some of your CARNIVAL stories from Aintree International Equestrian Centre 😍😍
We’ve got one last fab Special Award to give away…
Our lovely Competitor Billy Hartley who has supported the show over the years has donated an aqua treadmill session for your horse at his place near Manchester and we will give this to the best short video/reel sent to us with your photo/video memories from the show. Please send to Original Equestrian on messenger or Whatsapp by Thursday xx
Message us if you need our number x

Our last prize giving of the 2024 Cooke Coachbuilders Ltd CARNIVAL OF DRESSAGE was for the SLF Stud Medium Championship won by Clare Walmsley on O Fon Pererin.
A fabulous class with stunning horses at Aintree International Equestrian Centre. Massive thanks to all who took part 🥰
It’s been an amazing show we can’t wait to see you all again next year 🤩🥳

Elementary Champion Lorraine Simcox and Ozzy VII cantering in the prizegiving of the Luke Boardman International Sporthorse Sales sponsored class at the Cooke Coachbuilders Ltd CARNIVAL OF DRESSAGE.
Aintree International Equestrian Centre is such an amazing venue and our competitors in this class certainly did it justice. Well done all 🤩

Unicorn Accountancy LTD sponsor the Novice Senior Championship won by Carly Sears and San Lorenzo at the Cooke Coachbuilders Ltd CARNIVAL OF DRESSAGE.
The pair have been at the Original Equestrian camp at Aintree International Equestrian Centre this week and rode a fabulous test for the win earlier today.
Massive congrats to all who took part 🤩

Theo Charnley and RSPCA George returned the Cooke Coachbuilders Ltd CARNIVAL OF DRESSAGE this time in the Unicorn Accountancy LTD Novice Junior Championships and they became Champions again.
A closely fought class at Aintree International Equestrian Centre. Well done to all who took part 🥰

At the Cooke Coachbuilders Ltd CARNIVAL OF DRESSAGE final day it was Jessica Allwright on Raebeg Champ who claimed the Senior Intro Championship with two wonderful tests over two days.
The class at Aintree International Equestrian Centre was generously sponsored by Equine Human and Canine Energy Healing By Jo Adamson.
The class was entered by 30 senior riders and we want to say a very big thanks to them all 😍

Intro Junior Champions Fleur Wynne-Jones and Sundance April with Original Equestrian’s own Katie Amos for the prize giving in the Equine Human and Canine Energy Healing By Jo Adamson sponsored Championship. Taking place at Aintree International Equestrian Centre over three days the Cooke Coachbuilders Ltd CARNIVAL OF DRESSAGE, the show has been a great success.
Well done to all the juniors in the class - all the final scores were amazing 🤩

Before I post the rest of the winners photos I just want to thank all the people who help me run the show - it takes a team of real hard workers and volunteers often doing v long hours. I simply couldn’t do it without them 🤩
The ladies in the office, Helen, Laura, Juliette, Kate, Beth 🥰
The steward Corelia 🥰
The commentator Nick 🥰
The Aintree Team Carly, Jess, Amy, Chris, Jess 🥰
My Mum and Dad 🥰
Clip my horse 🥰
The trainers on camp Mat and Lottie 🥰
The extra providers on camp plus Holly our demo lady 🥰
Plus all the Judges, writers, photographers, sheet collectors, poo-pickers, security, cleaners, trade stands, caterers🥰
Thank you all from my disco dancing dressage heart ❤️

The winners of the Artistic Dressage Gala sponsored by The Saddlery Aberconwy Equestrian & Pet Supplies at the Cooke Coachbuilders Ltd CARNIVAL OF DRESSAGE are “Emma, you Can’t be Serious!”
Emma Tice, Emmie Tice, Jan Cardwell, Erica Sergi, Rob Tice danced their disco feet off with Rob’s Gangnam Style being a fabulous highlight 😍😍
Thank you to ALL of our entrants you provided an amazing evening of entertainment for the clapping, dancing crowds 🤩🤩

Our Advanced Medium Championship was taken by Carol Soormally on Faside Furst Revolution on 64.23%.
The class is sponsored by our headline sponsor Cooke Coachbuilders Ltd for the CARNIVAL OF DRESSAGE at Aintree International Equestrian Centre.
So lovely to run this class for the first time this year in its own right. Plus lovely to have it won by an Original Equestrian Camper.
Well done Carol and to all who came forward for the championship 🤩

If you have won a special award, a prize for 1st-3rd place or are missing a stable plaque or rosette then please come to the show office today to collect

Check out special offers on the trade stands at the Cooke Coachbuilders Ltd CARNIVAL OF DRESSAGE.

The C**t Collection equestrian clothing line has t-shirts from £15, trucker caps from £10 and children’s riding sets from £35.

Clodagh Rose with their own brand riding clothes and saddle pads has a range of special offers including their Dry Rider coat, down from £150 to £100.

Then treat your horse to pick and mix horse treats from Maxima.

Overnight leader from yesterday in the SLF Stud sponsored Medium Championship is Clare Walmsley on O Fon Pererin with 70.17%.
The Cooke Coachbuilders Ltd CARNIVAL OF DRESSAGE is now on the last day but there’s still the Medium, Elementary, Novice and Intro Championships to be decided. So lots of competitors to come forward - good luck all 🤩

A few notes for those at the Cooke Coachbuilders Ltd CARNIVAL OF DRESSAGE
There are prizes 1st-3rd place in the Championship classes you need to come to the show office in the cafe to collect them.
If you wish to withdraw please come to the show office and let us know.
Prize money is paid out in the week after the show back to the card you used to pay on Horse Monkey