Double for dressage diva Lisa

Six young riders tackled Class 1. This introductory level test involved riding a series of circles, half circles and turns in walk and trot. The judge was looking for accurate patterns on the ground, with the movements made in exactly the designated places. She was also looking for horse and rider to be calm, willing and in balance with one another. Tia McKinnon won the junior class with her new young pony, Sheldon. Together they scored 69.55 per cent. Ella Jones was runner up with Missy and a score of 67.51 per cent.

Sarah Blair and Esmee scored highest in the five-strong adult section with 71.59 per cent. Runners up were Eilidh Kerr and Rio, just behind on 71.36 per cent.

A large group tackled the preliminary test in Class 2. Tests at this level include cantering, and the movements come closer on each others heels. Lisa Henderson and Mac topped the leader board with 76 per cent. BHS guidelines say a score over 70 per cent can be considered an A grade, and suggests that the horse and rider are ready to move to the next level. Clair Reeves and Honey were the runners up with 72.6 per cent.

The final class was another preliminary test. Lisa and Mac shone again, scoring 75.65 per cent to win the class. Rosie Wilkinson and Kala were runners up with 74.13 per cent.

Judge Julie said: “It was a lovely day. Its is great to see so many kids out doing dressage from an early age. There was a really good level of horses and riders and the majority of horses seem really fit. It is nice to see the young horses doing so well and everyone was so well turned out."