Every year, shows are run at our centre from affiliated British Dressage and British Show jumping to grass roots unaffiliated dressage and show jumping. We offer qualifiers, summer Championships and a winter points series. The facilities, accessibility, location, setting and professional helpful staff make for a fantastic venue.
What’s more, we have great attractions on site to enhance your visit; including an Animal Zone (with over 1000 animals) and a coffee shop
Agenda
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Month 
Week 
Day February 2014
Sunday Unaffiliated Show Jumping
Horses & Ponies
Oct 6th & 27th , Nov 17th, Dec 8th ,
2014 Jan 6th & 19th ,Feb 9th & 16th, Mar16th
PONIES 14.2hh and under riders any age.
9am Prompt Start
CLEAR ROUND Between 9am & 9.30 NO ENTRY AFTER 9.15am
Entry fee £5 All clears will receive a rosette.
Class 1 Pony Beginners Jumping. Inc Lead Rein. Fences Approx 1ft 6ins to 1ft 9ins
(Entries in this class cannot enter classes 3 or 4) Any Pony/Rider combination
who have won 2 or more jumping classes except in currant season (1st Oct to 30th March) at Rodbaston may only enter this class H/C
Class 2 Novice Pony Fences Approx 2ft to 2ft 3ins
Class 3 Intermediate Pony Fences Approx 2ft 6ins to 2ft 9ins
Class 4 Open Pony Fences Approx 3ft to 3ft 3ins
HORSES Exceeding 14.2hh Not to start before 12.30
Class 5 Beginners Jumping Fences 1ft 6ins to 1ft 9ins
(Entries in this class cannot enter classes 7,8, or 9) Any Horse/Rider combination
who have won 2 or more jumping classes except in current season (1st Oct to 20th March) at
Rodbaston may only enter this class H/C
Class 6 Novice Horse Fences Approx 2ft 3ins to 2ft 6ins
Class 7 Intermediate Horse Fences Approx 2ft 9ins to 3ft
Class 8 Open Horse Fences Approx 3ft to 3ft 3ins
Class 9 Super Open Fences Approx 3ft 3ins to 3ft 6ins
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Entry Fee for all classes £8. Rosettes to 6th place
Prize Money 1st £10 will be paid if more than 8 starters. 2nd £8 will be paid if more than 15 starters. 3rd £5 will be paid if more than 20 starters. Points will be awarded in all classes, at the end of the season there will be a trophy for the points winner in each class.
A charge of £2 per rider per day will be made towards the cost of First Aid cover
The judge’s decision is final.
No horse or pony to be allowed in the warm up arena until pre-entered.
All prize money must be collected on the day or it will be forfeited.
South Staffordshire Show Rules Apply to all Classes
Wednesday 19th February
Class 1 – Intro A
Class 2 – Prelim 14
Class 3 – Novice 34
Entries close Tuesday 18th Feb at 12pm to dressage.entries@southstaffs.ac.uk
Times from 4.00pm on Tuesday 18th Feb
Wednesday 26th February
Class 1 – Intro B
Class 2- prelim 18
Class 3 – Novice 30
Entries close 12pm Tuesday 25th Feb to dressage.entries@southstaffs.ac.uk
Times from 4pm Tuesday 25th Feb
An evening with Geoff Billington and Bob Ellis
“From Both Sides of the Fence”
A unique educational experience which pitches Double Olympian Geoff Billington against his arch rival (and great friend) acclaimed London Olympic show jumping course designer Bob Ellis.
Geoff will discuss his experience as a double Olympian at Atlanta and Sidney Olympic games.
Bob will discuss the challenges he faced after being selected as course designer for the London Olympic Games to design a unique course, relative to London that would surpass anything that had been built before and achieve great sport and the right result.
They will cover all levels of the sport from grass roots to Olympic competition.
This is a unique opportunity and insight into the highest levels of equestrian sport and what it takes to achieve great things from humble beginnings, what can be achieved through hard work and dedication. Neither Geoff nor Bob are from privileged backgrounds, all they have achieved is through blood sweat and tears.
Content
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Geoff |
Bob |
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Career History |
Career History |
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Olympic Experience |
Olympic Experience |
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Olympic Journey |
Olympic Journey |
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What It Takes To Be an Olympian |
What it Takes To Design at Olympic Level |
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Course Walking |
Theme/ Design |
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Warm Up |
Surfaces |
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Distances |
Materials |
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Effects of Different Materials/ Fillers |
Basic Course Building |
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Team Around You |
Olympic Course Building |
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Past Olympic Course Design |
Team Around You |
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Psychology |
Psychology |
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Who is in The Competition |
Who is in the Competition |
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Tactics |
Bringing the Cream to the Top |
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Regrets |
Regrets |
