Hodgemoor Riding Association
In memory of Geoff Gudgion, who was based at Waylands with his horse Ida.
A Between-Christmas-and-New-Year Dressage
Waylands Equestrian Centre, Indoor Arena, Seer Green HP9 2RQ
Sunday 28 December 2025, from 9.30
Download your entry form here: schedule_dressage_waylands_28_december_2025
Prizes for best Xmas or New Year’s Eve outfits! Photos will be taken on the day of any outfits (horse or rider or both) and posted on the Hodgemoor Facebook page. Prizes will be awarded on the number of Likes after a week and the judge’s assessment. However, dressing up is not obligatory, just correct dressage attire is fine. Mulled wine. Special Rosette and gift for those who take part and also at the Hodgemoor Dressage at Windmill Farm on 7 December (for which the entry procedure is via MyRidingLife.com not Susie, see poster below).
- Class 1: Intro 1
- Class 2: Prelim 1
- Class 3: Novice 1
- Class 4: PYO Novice 2 or Elementary 2
Young riders (two age groups; 11 years and under; 12 to 16 years on the day of the event) will be classified with the adults and also judged separately, so give your age on the entry form. Cost: £15 per class, £20 if you are not a member of the Hodgemoor Riding Association. Entries close: 6 p.m. Tuesday 23rd December. Numbers will be limited.
Download your entry form here: schedule_dressage_waylands_28_december_2025
CHRISTMAS CHAMPION. This solid gold / Cartier jewel-encrusted / much loved / previously owned / life size / patina of ages (delete whichever inapplicable) horse trophy will be awarded by the Secretary and Chairman to the champion across the two events. Criteria considered will be marks, achievement compared to previous, youth, Christmas dressing-up and entertainment value.
STOP PRESS 7 December: We are delighted to announce that Geoff’s family, led by granddaughter Ruby, will make the presentation at the end of the dressage tests on Sunday 28 December at Waylands probably at 2pm, to be confirmed, and we express our thanks to them
