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​President's Report
​2018-2019

The 2018-2019 equestrian season has been a busy and successful year for DT. Over the last 12 months DT has organised its usual very well attended shows processed by Nicky Lumb and Lizzie Kenney, our dedicated event secretaries. 

This year the group has decided to open our tournaments up for para-riders. The classes fall under the so-called Test of Choice class, usually reserved for the higher-level classes but now also for para-classes. Although, apart from those at our Premier Event, entries haven’t been numerous, the group is dedicated to continue catering for our para-riders and are hopeful that entries will rise in time.

After struggling last year to cater appropriately for our judges’ lunches and afternoon/morning teas they are now being looked after by “Sloane Wallace’s Nana”. This lovely lady makes amazing amounts of the most delightful sandwiches, always appreciated and positively commented by our own and visiting judges and officials alike!

This year was a W.E.G year and DT Taranaki agreed to donate to New Zealand Dressage the sum of $2000. In order to recoup some of that money for the group we organised on 28th July (the evening of the Winter 2 tournament) a very popular masterclass with Bill Noble, who entertained and enlightened us in the art of riding with the best possible contact. A second fundraiser (a recycled ribbon day) was held in August. The ribbons for this event were donated by our senior riders and many were wide Championship ribbons and rosettes, much to the delight and inspiration of our younger participating members.

For me as president this season was defined by the ongoing problems with the Egmont A&P TSB Indoor arena surface. The quality of the surface deteriorated throughout the winter season to the point that we had to halt and call off the last winter series day for safety reasons for our horses. As I do have a fair idea of what involves organising and running a competition like that I can assure you all that that decision was very hard and not lightly taken.

What ensued was a very lengthy and involved process of discussion and assessments with Blair Gorrie from Taranaki Civil construction and the Egmont A&P society executive. Discussions are ongoing but we think we are now at the point where we want to be with regard to the quality of the indoor arena surface and are now entering the stage where we will determine how that surface will be maintained, by whom and who will pay for it.

The highlight of our year, the Premier Event, can only be prescribed as very successful with high praise from officials, judges and riders. To try and combat the ever-rising costs of everything the group sought and found some very meaningful sponsorship with many local businesses stepping up and Waikato Equestrian Veterinary Services our naming right sponsor.

So, after looking back on some of what we have done, what can you expect from us in the coming year? We will, of course, be organising our usual shows. We have a “have-a-go”/practise day planned for one of the dates allocated for the winter series and are working hard on organising the next mid-winter masterclass. 
 Most of all DT will remain dedicated to our wonderful sport, ever aiming to improve on what we do and keep on assisting and encouraging our riders of all levels and ability to reach their full potential and realising their personal equestrian dream.

 It is hard to explain just how much work, dedication, organisation, instant problem solving but also fun, satisfaction, camaraderie and laughter the running of all these events generate. I believe that all members of DT can count themselves extremely fortunate to have such a hardworking, positive, fun and dedicated group of people putting their time and talent into making these events happen.
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As President I would like to thank all those people that voluntarily give their time, effort, good humour and goodwill to the running of DT and I am looking forward to another great year of shared plans, ideas, challenges, organising, work and doughnut meetings to get the show on the road!

12th April 2019
Margo Verveer
President
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