The Croft EC Dressage Test Riding Clinic (Times Available)


Show Date
Sat, Jan 10, 2026
Closing Date
Wed, Jan 7, 2026
Times:
Starting Times:

Test Riding running from 10.30am to 1.30pm - Times will be issued 2 days prior to the event - Thursday 8th January 2026 at www.thecroftec.co.uk/times


Class 1
Pick A Test - PYO Long Arena    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£30.00
Info:
Please state your test choice on your entry from: Prelim 6, Prelim FSM, Novice 6, Novice FSM, Elementary 6, Elementary FSM, Medium 6, Medium FSM

Show Secretary: The Croft Equestrian Centre
The Croft Equestrian Centre, Padworth Common, Reading, Berks, RG7 4QP
Tel: 0118 9701313, Mobile: 07831615531, Email: debbie@thecroftec.co.uk


Location
Croft Equestrian Centre - Berks, Padworth Common, Reading, Berks RG74QP

Show Information

Test Riding Clinic - Long Arena Only - Prelim to Medium - Test 6 or Music at each level - 30mins per session

With British Dressage Affiliated Judges

Format: 

  1. Choose which New Test you want to enter. 
  2. After warming up in the outdoor arena, you will ride your chosen test from the list provided in the schedule above, which will be judged and marked in the usual way. 
  3. Judge will then discuss your test sheet with you, providing 10 minutes of tips and tuition on how to improve specific movements, way of going, and the overall score. 
  4. Finally, you will have the opportunity to ride the test again and receive a second score sheet. 
  5. The indoor arena will be set up with dressage boards and the judge’s car a C - exactly as it would be on a real competition day. You are also free to use the outdoor arena before and after your session, for warm up and cool down. 
  6. Dress - Smart but casual with approved hat as per conditions of entry. 

Please, no skipping lorries out in parking area, pick up all horse droppings/hay before leaving and NO DOGS ALLOWED AT ALL.

Payment Details & Event Fees

Online entries available at www.thecroftec.co.uk/online-entries

Test Riding Clinic Session Cost £30.00

Withdrawals/Refunds

Once a competitors entry has been accepted it will be assumed that they intend to take part unless they notify the promoters to the contrary before the Closing Date (7th January 2026) of the scheduled clinic.  If a withdrawal is before the closing date, a full refund, (less the booking fee and Paypal fee (2.9% of total paid plus 30p per transaction)), will be issued or a transfer to future clinic can be made, but transfers can only be made once before the booking has to be used or lost. No entry will be refunded or transferred on withdrawal after the closing date.

Terms & Conditions
  1. Bookings for training clinics are only refundable/transferrable if before the Closing Date of the scheduled clinic. Refunds will be less the Booking Fee and the Paypal Fee (2.9% of total paid plus 30p per transaction) - Transfers to future clinics can only be made once before the booking has to be used or lost.  No entry will be refunded or transferred after the closing date, due to costs associated with booking Trainers/Judges.
  2. Timeslot requests - all requests will be given equal consideration with us accommodating them as best we can, but there is no guarantee that you will get the timeslot requested.
  3. The promoters reserve the right to cancel, split or re-arrange any class, and/or the event at their discretion.  Entry fees (not including the booking fee) may be refunded less an admin fee totalling the Paypal fee charged for the booking (PayPal Fee is 2.9% of total paid, plus 30p per transaction).
  4. Correct riding attire must be worn by all Riders.  In particular, everyone mounted, whether a competitor or not, must wear an approved riding hat as per British Dressage Rules: www.britishdressage.co.uk/rules.  Failure to do so will incur elimination.
  5. No claim can be entertained for anything that may happen to competitors, their property, servants, or horses in connection with, or arising out of this event.  It shall be deemed a condition of entry that each entrant shall agree to indemnify the promoters against any legal action arising from such an incident.
  6. The promoters reserve the right to refuse any entry without giving any reason whatsoever.
  7. Horses and ponies must be 4 years old or over.
  8. Lunging is not permitted in any of the arenas at any time. 
  9. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
  10. The promoters reserve the right to ask any competitor or visitor in breach of these terms and conditions, to leave the grounds immediately. 
  11. The promoters reserve the right to amend these terms and conditions should the need arise. 
  12. Smoking is not permitted whilst mounted, or in either the outdoor or indoor arenas. 
  13. The promoters will be taking photographs and videos during our events and these may be posted on our website and Facebook page and used for marketing purposes.
  14. GDPR - Please read our Privacy Policy regarding Data Protection and Terms and Conditions - these can be found on our website:  www.thecroftec.co.uk.
  15. NO DOGS ALLOWED!!!!

 

Email Secretary - debbie@thecroftec.co.uk
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