DRESSAGE Ireland’s South East Region is delighted to announce that the annual classic will be returning to Spruce Lodge on the August Bank Holiday weekend.

Featuring classes from preliminary to Grand Prix, including a freestyle to music championship, the classic will host some of Ireland’s most successful international riders who will do battle for the overall title of leading rider.

Tests will be presided over by visiting List I judges from both Belgium and Holland and the show will offer competitors a final chance to qualify for this year’s DRessage Ireland National Championships.

In addition to the region’s commitment to return 50% of all entries to the prize fund, the classic has attracted significant sponsorship.

BHS instructor and assessor Jillie Rogers is supporting the big tour championship, while Collette Ward’s stylish equestrian clothing store Dressage by Design is the title sponsor of the small tour equivalent.

BLF Nutrition, Concast Precast, Shanaclune Equine Dentistry and Sion Pritchard Conal Gallagher farriers are also on board.

Anyone looking for more information can contact Ivan Dowley on 086-8209950 or visit the region’s Facebook page or the website at www.ser.dressageireland.ie.