Cousland Park Training & Livery Centre
SDG Dressage Test Riding Clinic with Les Smith
This is an ideal opportunity to ride an arena test at Cousland but with a no pressure feel and the chance to receive feedback and repeat movements as appropriate afterwards. This is a self warm up day...
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Notes
This is an ideal opportunity to ride an arena test at Cousland but with a no pressure feel and the chance to receive feedback and repeat movements as appropriate afterwards.
This is a self warm up day, you will then ride your test which is pre chosen and receive feed back from the judge.
If you would like your test on video, please contact us in advance.
Each rider will have up to 30 minutes warm up, in the indoor school, then around a 30 minute session with Les. If you want more help or to ride two tests or repeat one after the feedback please feel free to book two sessions. You will receive a copy of your test sheet to take away with you.
Our judge for the day is Les Smith
Les Smith is a highly respected British equestrian official, serving as a British Dressage (BD) List 2A Judge and an FEI International Eventing Judge. Based in Nothumberland, he has been a prominent figure in the sport for decades as a rider, coach and official. Alongside his extensive knowledge and experience, Les is known for being friendly and approachable, with a great sense of humour that makes him a pleasure to work with.
Key Roles and Career Highlights
- Elite Judging Experience : He has judged at premier international events, including the prestigious Burghley and Pau 5-star level competitions.
- British Dressage and Eventing : He regularly judges at British Dressage National competitions and the Winter Regional/Area Festivals. He has also servered as Vive Chair of British Dressage.
- Test Design : He is a major contributor to how riders are evaluated, having designed many of the British Eventing tests, as well as specialised tests sheets for unaffiliated event series.
- Riding and Coaching Career : A British Eventing member since 1976, he competed at top tier events such as Badminton and Burghley before transitioning heavily into coaching and judging. He is known for training everyone from grassroots riders to Olympic athlets and frequently runs popular 'Test Riding' and flatwork clinics.
With his wealth of experience, approachable manner, and excellent sense of humour, Les combines professional expertise with a personable style that makes him highly regarded by riders, coaches and fellow officials alike.
Terms & conditions
If you have to withdraw on the day of the training, please try and make contact with the event secretary.
Scottish Dressage Group –
1. Riding Hats must comply with the current British Riding Club Rules/ British Dressage Rules. Harnesses must be correctly adjusted and fastened. Protective Headwear should carry the quality assurance stamp of kite mark
If you have to withdraw on the day of the training, please try and make contact with the event secretary.
Scottish Dressage Group –
1. Riding Hats must comply with the current British Riding Club Rules/ British Dressage Rules. Harnesses must be correctly adjusted and fastened. Protective Headwear should carry the quality assurance stamp of kite mark or SEI and must meet any new standard that meets or exceeds those stated in the Rules of BRC and BD. For 2016 onwards, EN1384 is not acceptable. For full details of accepted standards, check BRC website (http://www.bhs.org.uk/Riding/British_Riding_Clubs.aspx). It is the rider’s responsibility to ensure that their hat meets the new standards (including date and quality assurance mark) and shows the original label. Failure to do so will mean that the rider is not covered by the BRC third party insurance.
2. We regret that no refunds will be given after the closing date. No late entries.
3. We ask all riders to be considerate and keep the horsebox/trailer parking area clean. Please collect and take home litter and horse droppings. Please keep dogs on a lead and under control at all times and pick up all droppings.
4. Please park in the designated lorry parking.
5. All riders ride at their own risk. British Riding Club insurance cover is not insurance for individual personal cover. SDG/Riding Club insurance does not provide personal accident insurance.
6. Riders under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian.
Refund policy
No refunds after the closing date unless your space can be filled.
Who & where
Judge list
Les SmithVenue
Cousland Park Training & Livery CentreCousland Farm
Nr. Dalkeith
Midlothian
EH22 2PD
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