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2021 EVENTS
Please read about this exciting opportunity for June 2021!
R.I.D.E.R.S Riding Clinic Weekend - June 12th & 13th, 2021
Hants County Exhibition grounds in Windsor, N.S.
R.I.D.E.R.S. will be holding a Dressage coaching opportunity/test riding weekend on June 12th and 13th, 2021 at the Hants County Exhibition grounds in Windsor, N.S.
On Saturday you will be able to ride on your own or with your Coach in a reserved time slot in the main arena. The dressage ring will be in place, and time allotted will be 30 minutes. Entries will be accepted on a first come, first served basis, and will be limited to 22 time slots. You will be able to warm up in the Mary Henry arena prior to your session.
Cost per time slot will be $30 for R.I.D.E.R.S. members and $40 for non-members.
On Sunday, Susan Fraser will act as judge in a test riding clinic. Riders will ride a test of their choice. It will be scored, then the judge will have a discussion with the rider on areas where performance could be improved. The same test will be ridden and scored again, with an eye to showing improvement. Each session will be limited to 20 minutes, and there will be a limit of 22 sessions.
Cost per session will be $30 for R.I.D.E.R.S. members, and $40 for non-members.
NSEF (or Provincial membership) is mandatory.
Proof of horse's vaccination against influenza, Rhinovirus and Strangles are mandatory.
A rider may participate on one or both days, with preference on Sunday given to whose who ride on Saturday. Auditors (considered authorized personnel) will be able to attend at a cost of $15 for each day, and practice social distancing in the stands.
There will be no warm-up available in the main ring on Friday.
Stabling will be available from Friday afternoon through Sunday at $30 per day.
Registration forms will be available at http://dressageRIDERSns.ca on or before May 1st.
Registrations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Therefore, we suggest getting your registration in early to avoid disappointment.
Registration deadline will be June 4th. Cancellations after May 21st will be non-refundable.
Complete registration form below.
Covid19 Protocol required by Hants County Exhibition management:
On Saturday you will be able to ride on your own or with your Coach in a reserved time slot in the main arena. The dressage ring will be in place, and time allotted will be 30 minutes. Entries will be accepted on a first come, first served basis, and will be limited to 22 time slots. You will be able to warm up in the Mary Henry arena prior to your session.
Cost per time slot will be $30 for R.I.D.E.R.S. members and $40 for non-members.
On Sunday, Susan Fraser will act as judge in a test riding clinic. Riders will ride a test of their choice. It will be scored, then the judge will have a discussion with the rider on areas where performance could be improved. The same test will be ridden and scored again, with an eye to showing improvement. Each session will be limited to 20 minutes, and there will be a limit of 22 sessions.
Cost per session will be $30 for R.I.D.E.R.S. members, and $40 for non-members.
NSEF (or Provincial membership) is mandatory.
Proof of horse's vaccination against influenza, Rhinovirus and Strangles are mandatory.
A rider may participate on one or both days, with preference on Sunday given to whose who ride on Saturday. Auditors (considered authorized personnel) will be able to attend at a cost of $15 for each day, and practice social distancing in the stands.
There will be no warm-up available in the main ring on Friday.
Stabling will be available from Friday afternoon through Sunday at $30 per day.
Registration forms will be available at http://dressageRIDERSns.ca on or before May 1st.
Registrations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Therefore, we suggest getting your registration in early to avoid disappointment.
Registration deadline will be June 4th. Cancellations after May 21st will be non-refundable.
Complete registration form below.
Covid19 Protocol required by Hants County Exhibition management:
- The clinic is closed to the general public, and is open to authorized personnel related to the clinic only.
- Exhibitors or associated persons must stay home if displaying signs of fever and a cough, or symptoms of Covid19.
- Everyone must sign in at the show office, one person at a time, respecting social distancing.
- Covid19 Health declaration waivers must be signed by exhibitors and associated persons on both Saturday and Sunday.
- Stabling access will be limited to rider and one helper (coach, parent, groom)
- Wheelbarrows, forks, etc. must not be shared outside of bubbles.
- Chairs will not be allowed in barn aisles.
- Hands should be washed a minimum of every 30 mins. In lieu of hand washing, please use sanitizer.
Need to print announcement? - download pdf below
| riders_june_clinic_announcement.pdf |
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Annual General Meeting
Postponed Until A Later Date!
Kennetcook Room, Super 8 Hotel,
63 Cole Drive, Windsor, NS
Guest Speaker: Jane Fraser
"Ride, Coach, Judge Better Dressage Tests - A World of Knowledge at our Doorstep"
Annual General Meeting
Postponed Until A Later Date!
Kennetcook Room, Super 8 Hotel,
63 Cole Drive, Windsor, NS
Guest Speaker: Jane Fraser
"Ride, Coach, Judge Better Dressage Tests - A World of Knowledge at our Doorstep"
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
As of 2020 the following Rule will be in effect for all equines attending Equestrian Canada (EC) competitions:
ARTICLE A519 VACCINATIONS
All horses attending EC sanctioned competitions must have been administered Equine Influenza and Equine Herpes Virus (1 and 4) vaccinations within six (6) months (+21 days grace period) before arrival at the competition. No horse shall have received vaccination within seven (7) days prior to arrival at the event. Horses not in compliance with this rule may be asked to leave event site at the discretion of competition management.
The frequency of vaccine administration should be as recommended by the vaccine manufacturer or veterinarian. It is recommended that vaccines be administered by or under the direction of a veterinarian. Competition management may request supporting documentation confirming a horse’s compliance with mandatory vaccination requirements.
In the case of a horse that is unable to receive either of the vaccines, a letter must be provided with the entry form from a veterinarian, on official letterhead, stating the equine cannot be vaccinated due to medical concerns. At the discretion of competition management, a log of the horse’s temperature prior to arrival at the event site or during the event can be requested.
Link to Equestrian Canada Important Notice: Amendment of EC Rules
ARTICLE A519 VACCINATIONS
All horses attending EC sanctioned competitions must have been administered Equine Influenza and Equine Herpes Virus (1 and 4) vaccinations within six (6) months (+21 days grace period) before arrival at the competition. No horse shall have received vaccination within seven (7) days prior to arrival at the event. Horses not in compliance with this rule may be asked to leave event site at the discretion of competition management.
The frequency of vaccine administration should be as recommended by the vaccine manufacturer or veterinarian. It is recommended that vaccines be administered by or under the direction of a veterinarian. Competition management may request supporting documentation confirming a horse’s compliance with mandatory vaccination requirements.
In the case of a horse that is unable to receive either of the vaccines, a letter must be provided with the entry form from a veterinarian, on official letterhead, stating the equine cannot be vaccinated due to medical concerns. At the discretion of competition management, a log of the horse’s temperature prior to arrival at the event site or during the event can be requested.
Link to Equestrian Canada Important Notice: Amendment of EC Rules
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Who we are
We are a non-profit and volunteer organization promoting Dressage in Nova Scotia and throughout the Maritimes.
Everyone is welcome to join.
Everyone is welcome to join.
Where we came from
R.I.D.E.R.S. was started by a small group of riders from Nova Scotia's south shore in 2001 and began by putting on some local events. Since then it has grown to include sixty to seventy members from all across the Province.
What we do
We offer competitions, clinics and recreational opportunities to encourage education of horse and rider, and enjoyment of this great sport.
How we do it
We are affiliated with the Nova Scotia Equestrian Federation and Equine/ Dressage Canada and are incorporated under the Nova Scotia Societies Act. The revenue from our memberships and events is used to run our shows and clinics.
If you have any questions or concerns, you can reach us by
email at ridersns@gmail.com or complete the contact form.
email at ridersns@gmail.com or complete the contact form.