DESPITE the wind and rain there was a good turn out to kick start the Caldene Eastern Region Dressage Winter League at Marlton Stud in Co Wicklow last weekend.

The judging duties went to Vida Tansey, Jane Whitaker and John Lyttle. The first class of the day was the intro class which was won convincingly by Margaret McMullin riding Alfie. This is a new combination that looks sure to have a bright future.