THE Midlands and Western Region of Dressage Ireland ran all competitions at their Christmas show last Sunday in the indoor arena at Ower Equestrian. This was fortuitous because of the weather, but only possible because of the small entry.

Donie McNamara (List 1) judged the morning session, which covered 10 classes from Elementary level upwards and, during that spell, he was saluted by no more than two riders in any competition and by just one in most.