GENERAL INFORMATION:

Website:            www.mtcrawforddressage.com               Entries:                www.nominate.com.au

Enquiries:           [email protected]                 Coordinator:     Kass Dalitz  0409 673 224

ENTRY FEE:

$95 per Individual lesson (45 min)
(Plus Nominate Fee)

$40 per shared lesson (1 Hr)

(Plus Nominate Fee)

*PLEASE NOTE*

THERE ARE ONLY A LIMITED NUMBER OF SPACES FOR THIS TRAINING DAY,

SO PLEASE BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

Denise Rofe is an EA Level 1 General and Level 2 Dressage coach based in Woodside, South Australia, with a distinguished career in both eventing and dressage. She has trained and competed horses up to Grand Prix level and continues to coach riders across all levels. Holding a Master’s degree in Science and a Diploma in music teaching, Denise brings a unique, evidence-based approach to equestrian training, with a strong focus on horse behaviour, biomechanics, and rider development. Her contributions to equestrian education in South Australia have been widely recognised, including receiving the Lindy Wright Memorial Award, and she currently represents riders on the International Society for Equitation Science committee.

Born and raised on a farm, Denise developed a lifelong passion for horses from an early age. After an initial career in science, she returned to equestrian sport in her late twenties, eventually making dressage her primary discipline. Alongside coaching full-time, she remains an active FEI-level competitor and is dedicated to advancing horse welfare through science-led training methods. Combining her interests in science, music, and horsemanship, Denise is passionate about helping riders become confident, independent trainers equipped with a deep understanding of their horses.

LEVEL OF HORSE/RIDER COMBINATION (to be used as a guide for group allocation):
A: Walk/Trot level - For combinations that can walk and trot in a group situation, and working towards cantering in a group situation.
B: Preliminary level - For combinations that can walk, trot and canter in a group situation.
C: Novice and above level - For combinations that can confidently walk, trot and canter in a group situation and lateral work established.

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:

• Riders must be a current member of the MCDC to participate. 
• MCDC reserves the right to cancel and/or reschedule the Training Days as required.
• The event will be governed by the EA rules, and all participants must have read and understood the MCDC Risk Management Policy.
• Bookings will be taken on a “first in, first served” basis, provided an entry form and payment is received.  Please contact the Coordinator via email/phone/text before paying to ensure there are places still available.
• Scratchings: Entry fees will be refunded in full providing the horse is scratched prior to the closing date for entries.  After the closing date, 50% of the entry fee will be refunded on receipt of a written application, supported by a veterinary or medical certificate. To qualify for a refund, you must advise the Training Day Coordinator directly by phone or text by no later than 8:30 am on the day of the event.  If notification is received after this time or not at all, no refund will be provided.
• Any rider substitution’s must be discussed with the TD Committee first, as people on the waiting list get first preference.
• Disclaimer—Neither the Organising Committee of any competition/event to which these rules apply, nor the EA accepts any liability for any accident, damage, injury or illness to horses, owners, riders, grounds, spectators or any other person or property whatsoever.
• MCDC has an official photographer, whose photos may be used for promotional materials, applications, newsletters & on our website.  If you don’t wish for your photo to be used in this manner, please indicate via Nominate.