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Since the rise in popularity of equestrianism since the 2012 Olympics, Parley Equestrian Centre has started running dressage etiquette lessons for novices.
Parley Equestrian Centre has been running dressage etiquette lessons. Pictured are (l-r) Jessica Locke on Fergal, Mel Maclean from the centre, Dawn Bailey on Dylan, instructor Roland Bellido, and Katie Walters on Robbie
Three of its students came first, third and sixth in the ‘restricted section of their class’ at their very first competition – out of a field of 16.
Spanish expert Roland Bellido has been instructing the riders in the basics of this discipline and after just three lessons, his charges impressed the judges.
Katie Walters riding Robbie came first, Dawn Bailey on Dylan was third and Jessica Locke riding Fergal was sixth.
The open event was held at Parley Equestrian Centre, opposite Bournemouth Airport.
Mel Maclean, from the centre, said: “Beginners can be a little daunted by dressage etiquette and view it as a little complex, but it really isn’t and we’d like to encourage more people to join in and enjoy this fantastic sport.
“We have more lessons planned and we are soon to hold show jumping lessons as well. In future we plan lessons in all disciplines and for all standards.”
British Horse Society instructor Roland, originally from Tenerife, said: “Since the Olympics there has been much more interest in dressage, show jumping and cross country.
“It’s great to see my students picking up rosettes after just a few lessons.”
