National dressage competition on Sunday

The Sri Lanka Equestrian Association (SLEA) the promotion and improvement of Equestrian sport has organised several horse shows, endurance competitions and dressage competitions in the past. The latest on its program is the National Dressage Competition to be held on Sunday, December 7, 2008.

The National Dressage Competition will be a test of skills of riders and their horses. The competitors will be given an outline of the track and the paces at which they are to move from one point to another on the riding arena.

They will be tested on posture, control and the speed at which they complete their event.

The much anticipated competition will be held at the Premadasa Riding School Arena, 11/12, Melder Place, Nugegoda commencing at 3.00 p.m. The card of events is as follows.

3.00 p.m. - Standing Salute (demonstrated by Bhawan Singh and Horse-Mummal)

- Demonstration of horse gaits (Rider Bhawan Singh and Horse-Chandrika)

3.15 p.m. - Group B: Children above 12 years and Adults at Beginner level

3.45 p.m. - Group C: Children above 12 years and Adults at Preliminary level

4.15 p.m. - Group A: Children below 12 years

4.45 p.m. - Group D: Veterans at Preliminary level

5.00 p.m. - Fellowship

5.15 p.m. - Horse Dancing (demonstrated by Bhawan Singh and Horse-Mummal)

5.30 p.m. - Horse Dancing (demonstrated by Bhawan Singh and Horse-Chandrika)

6.00 p.m. - Prize Distribution