THE Irish Pony Club’s National Dressage Day, sponsored by TRI, took place in brilliant sunshine at Spruce Lodge in Co Wicklow last Saturday when there was a 50% increase in the number of participants.

“Not only were we thrilled to see so many children competing but the standard of riding was very good,” commented Kate Harvey, organiser of the competition and chair of dressage and combined training for the IPC. “It was also very encouraging to see so many quite young children entered who were not just riding nice tests but enjoying their dressage.