Eastern Bay Dressage Group

24/04/2026

Our AGM and a free yoga class for members and new members.😍

25/02/2026

Leaving a gap when passing a horse should be common sense, but riders have told us some motorists aren't doing the right thing. So, govt is consulting on a new rule.

23/02/2026

Beautiful photos from our show, thank you so much Libby for coming out to us

Eastern Bay Dressage Show - Te Teko

23/02/2026

Beautiful photos from our show

21/02/2026

What an incredible day at our Eastern Bay Dressage Group show!

We’re so proud of all our riders and horses who took to the arena and delivered some truly beautiful tests — congratulations to all of our winners and place-getters, and to every rider who gave it a go 👏

From first-timers to experienced combinations, the sportsmanship, positivity, and support shown throughout the day was exactly what grassroots dressage is all about 🤍

💙 A huge thank you to:
• Every single rider who entered and supported our show
• Our amazing volunteers who worked tirelessly behind the scenes
• Judges, writers, and our amazing photographer
• The Racecourse Trust Park for the use of their beautiful venue
• Our generous sponsors and supporters
• Families, friends, grooms, and supporters who made the day possible

Events like this don’t happen without a village — and we are so grateful for ours 🐎✨

Thank you all for making this such a successful, positive, and memorable day for the Eastern Bay dressage community.
We can’t wait to do it all again 💙🐴

Here are some photos below to show a just a few of our many prize winners

20/02/2026

🏆🐴 Major Sponsor Appreciation 🐴🏆

We are incredibly proud to acknowledge and thank Power Farming as our major sponsor of the Eastern Bay Dressage Group show 💙

Your generous support plays a vital role in making this event possible — from delivering a high-quality competition experience to supporting our riders, horses, volunteers, and wider equestrian community.

Because of you, we’re able to create a professional, welcoming, and memorable show day that celebrates grassroots dressage and the people who make this sport so special ✨🐎

Thank you, Power Farming, for standing behind our club, our riders, and our vision.
We truly couldn’t do it without you 🤍

20/02/2026

🌟🐴 Sponsor Appreciation 🐴🌟

A heartfelt thank you to Canter for Cancer, Sharpe Farming, and All Over Equine for their generous support of our Eastern Bay Dressage Group show 💙

Your sponsorship plays a huge part in making this event such a success and helps us create a welcoming, high-quality experience for our riders, horses, and supporters ✨

We’re incredibly grateful for your support of the equestrian community and grassroots dressage 🐎🤍
Thank you for being part of our journey and our show day!

20/02/2026

We can’t wait see you all tomorrow 🦄

14/02/2026

Interesting read

𝗔 𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵 (𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀):

Most of the time, it’s not the judge.

When I watch tests back with riders, the issue is rarely the movement itself.

It’s the basics underneath it.

Here are 𝟲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 — 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘁 𝘆𝗲𝘁 👇

1️⃣ 𝗔 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱

If the horse loses balance, changes rhythm, or drops onto the forehand,

the transition wasn’t good — even if it was on the letter.

2️⃣ 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁

Straight lines need to be straight.

Circles need to be round.

“Nearly right” geometry is an easy way to lose marks.

3️⃣ 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱

Impulsion is engagement and connection.

If the horse is running or the contact isn’t consistent, the movement won’t score.

4️⃣ 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲

If you’re crooked, the horse will be crooked.

If you’re busy, the horse will be tight.

Good riding is quiet, stable, and clear.

5️⃣ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀

The way you enter, halt, and present the horse sets the tone.

It’s not about being fancy — it’s about being organised and confident.

6️⃣ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

You either look at the test honestly…

or you start blaming away.

Only one of those leads to better scores next time.

Most riders don’t need harder movements.

They need to make the simple things 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿.

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13/02/2026

🌟🐴 Sponsor Appreciation Post 🐴🌟

A massive thank you to Marlaine Farms, King Farm Services, and 60/40 Milking for their generous sponsorship and support of the Eastern Bay Dressage Group Dressage Show

Your backing helps create an incredible event for our riders, horses, and wider equestrian community — from quality competition to amazing prizes and a welcoming show atmosphere

We’re so grateful for your support of local sport, local riders, and grassroots dressage 🐎🤍
Thank you for being part of our dressage family!

10/02/2026

Sponsor Shout-Out! 📢

A huge thank you to Wash N Wag, Read’s, and PGG Wrightson for their generous support of our Eastern Bay Dressage Group show! 💙
Your sponsorship helps make this event possible and adds so much value for our riders, horses, and community. We truly appreciate your support and involvement in our dressage community