Invitation to the IHSGB breeding and competition Weekend

at Netherton Equestrian/Perth

with Tom Buijtelaar Sat 18th April / Sun 19th April 2026

This year, the IHSGB is traveling to Scotland again, and the breeding team is pleased to invite you to a weekend full of activities and fun for riders of all abilities and spectators alike. There is a get together on Saturday evening, where our judge will answer any questions you might have and give useful tips for riding in Sunday’s Have-a-go-show.

Preliminary timetable:

Saturday lunchtime (time to be confirmed once numbers are known)

Get together and welcome, discuss the timetable, followed by…

·Riding lessons (up to 2 people per group) – please indicate in the booking form

• what you would like to practice (a test that you intend to ride next day, or work on a particular problem – please give as much information as possible so that we can pair riders).

· Young horse assessment

· Conformation assessment

· Evening: get together at The Famous Bein Inn – dinner, questions and answers about riding the tests on Sunday

Sunday early to lunchtime:

Have-a-go-show – tests on offer:

V2 – Group intermediate four gait test (up to 3 riders). The horses show the four gaits as instructed by the speaker. The sections include:

• 1. Slow tölt
• 2. Slow to medium speed trot
• 3. Medium walk
• 4. Slow to medium speed canter
• 5. Fast tölt

V5 – Group elementary four gait test (up to 5 riders). The horses show the four gaits as instructed by the speaker. The sections include:

• 1. Any speed tölt
• 2. Slow to medium speed trot
• 3. Medium walk
• 4. Slow to medium speed canter

T3 – Group intermediate tölt test (up to 3 riders). The horses show the sections as instructed by the speaker. These include:

• 1. Slow tölt
• Return to walk and change rein
• 2. Slow tölt; lengthen stride distinctly on the long sides, on the short sides slow
• 3. Fast tölt

T6 – Group elementary tölt test (up to 5 riders). The horses show the sections as instructed by the speaker. These include:

• 1. Any speed tölt
• Return to walk and change rein
• 2. Slow to medium speed tölt; on the long sides holding both reins in one hand clearly showing no rein contact with the horse’s mouth

T8 – Group elementary tölt test (up to 5 riders). The horses show the sections as instructed by the speaker. These include:

• 1. Any speed tölt
• Return to walk and change rein
• 2. Any speed tölt

Dressage A (DWTT) (see attachment)

Dressage B (DWTTC) (see attachment)           

What is a Have-a-go show?

You ride your test (same as in a competition) and receive marks/comments for improvement afterwards. Instead of finals, you can ride the test again, trying to improve your mark following Tom’s comments. There is no winner, you are trying to improve your scores.

Young Horse assessment

Your horse will be judged for general conformation, keeping in mind that it is not yet fully grown. We will then let the horse run free in a fenced off area and the judge will mark its gait ability.

Conformation judgement

Your horse’s conformation will be judged and Tom will give valuable feedback. Suitable for all horses 5 years and older. Very interesting for any ridden horse, as Tom will point out the effects of conformation and rideability, with tips for improvements through training.

Cost:

Horse accommodation:

Please book direct with Netherton Equestrian on 07590 727818

Insurance:

Riders and horses should have their own insurance. Participation is at your own risk.

Vaccinations:

Horses should have up-to-date vaccinations.

Catering:

Will be available on site, details to follow separately. Otherwise BYO.

Booking form:

Please book your place on the IHSGB website using the Booking Form