Maelor EC Dressage

Maelor EC has a long tradition of dressage, and regularly hosts affiliated British Dressage events across all levels, and also unaffiliated dressage competitions for those yet to affiliate.

A warm welcome awaits those who visit to compete or train in the discipline. Support is available for those who require assistance on competition days (test reading etc.). Maelor EC offers competitors a friendly environment - a reason why many competitors return here.

The venue has one of the largest outside warm up arenas in the area, enabling you to warm up calmly ahead of your test. The indoor school easily holds a 20 x 60 arena, and judges are accommodated in a purpose built, windowed judging box, for thier comfort.

Dressage focused residential camps, test riding and training days are held on a regular basis, with Joanna Lloyd-Aylett and visiting trainers, judges, sports psychologists, feed experts, vets, saddlers and fitness instructors, offering advice to maximise horse and rider performance.

BYRDS North East Wales use Maelor EC as a base for lessons. The British Young Dressage Riders Scheme offers riders aged 9 - 25 the opportunity to receive training, and also to represent Wales at Home International and Inter-Regional Dressage competitions. Please contact Angela Townsend for further information on 07789 225873.

More senior riders (25 plus) have the opportunity to represent Wales at the Home International and Inter Regional competitions by taking part in BD organised training days at Maelor EC with Joanna Lloyd Aylett. To be considered for the team, three sessions have to be taken with a BD trainer on the days advertised in BD magazine. Joanna offers monthly sessions at Maelor EC - please see the event calendar for further information. Additional selection criteria can be viewed on the BD website. Riders of all levels can take part - from Prelim to PSG - don't be shy, come and join in the fun!

For further information please contact Sue Harrison, BD Regional Development Officer on 07894 232359.