Our popular Stressless Dressage League is back for 2026 at Barcheston Grounds, Shipston-on-Stour! This is a low-key dress-down event, so no need to spend hours before scrubbing, plaiting, and preening! Competition gear is not essential; just a correctly fitting hat, saddle, and bridle are all you need to take part. An ideal atmosphere for young or nervous horses and riders who just want to have a go at dressage without the stress. You will be actively encouraged and supported throughout the event by our team of organisers and wonderful volunteers.

Saturday 20th June 2026
at
Barcheston Grounds Farm
Barcheston
Shipston-On-Stour
CV36 5AZ

Class 1: Introductory 2 (2024)
Class 2: Preliminary 1 (2024)
Class 3: Preliminary 3 (2024)
Class 4: Novice 2 (2024) 

Warm up and tests to be ridden on a surface.

Entry Fee:
CROWN Members £12.00 per test, Non-Members £14.00 per test.

Entries close on Monday 15th May.  Please make sure that you select the correct number of 'spaces' for the number of tests you wish to enter, and ensure that you put the tests you wish to do, plus the rider and horse details, in the comments box and any requests before following through to payment.  Times will be released on Thursday, 18th May, after 7 pm and will be available here.

Please note: As we will be holding the tests and warm-up in the same arena, we will limit numbers in the warm-up to keep things peaceful, calm, and fair to those riding their tests.  As such, please keep this in mind when planning your arrival, and there will be no opportunity to lunge.

• Parking: As the parking space is limited, please try to park as carefully and considerately as possible when arriving.

• NO DOGS - as this is home to the Stevens/Harris families, it is also home to their dogs and cats.  Please DO NOT bring your dogs with you.

• Rubbish & Muck - Please make sure that you take your rubbish home with you and any muck to be cleaned up and left tidily on the muck heap.

• Vaccinations: All Horses/ponies who are competing must have annual vaccinations.
• If a test caller is required, please let one of the CROWN committee know on arrival, and we can call the test for you.
• Results will be displayed at the venue, and riders can collect their test sheets on the day. Results will also be posted on the CROWN Facebook page and website.