Addington Manor Leads the Way for Riders in the Winter Months

Equine Affairs, the UK's leading competition and training information service, have partnered with Addington Manor, one of Europe's finest Dressage Centres. In another first for the equestrian industry they have unveiled the UK's first ever Winter Unaffiliated Dressage Series with classes ranging from Prelim to Grand Prix. The series, which runs from October to April, is the first to provide unaffiliated riders with a unique opportunity to compete at all levels of dressage along side top Dressage riders.

The top four within each of the ten classes will qualify for the Championships of this prestigious unaffiliated event on 26th - 27th April 2003. The Saturday Gala evening will host the finals of the Music Championships and includes inspirational demonstrations from leading Dressage riders as well opportunities to listen to guest speakers.

"We are very excited about the new partnership with Addington Manor," said Hayley Sharman, Marketing Consultant for Equine Affairs. "This is a great opportunity to provide unaffiliated riders with the chance to compete for some amazing prizes at a world class venue. We are investing over £8,000 of prizes throughout the series and really look forward to the Final Weekend, which promises to be an unforgettable night for all! "

Tickets for the Gala Evening will be on sale nearer the event from Addington Manor and dates and schedules can be obtained from www.addingtonmanor.co.uk and www.equineaffairs.com