THE October Open Dressage competition held by Lyd Valley Riding Club attracted abilities of all levels to Leawood Equestrian Centre, Bridestowe on Saturday. Using the indoor area, the club hosted four tests to enable both members and non-club members to demonstrate their dressage skills in front of judge Diana Strachan. The highest placings were: Class one, (preliminary) 1, Sophie Chaplin on Wotnot, 2, Pauline Treble, Bob, 3= Lucy Scott, Heather and Trena Fleming, Barney; class two (preliminary), 1, Debbie Power, Blondie, 2, Debbie Power, Northern Power, 3, Marie Jardine, Mystic Gold; class three (preliminary), 1, Elsa Valentine, Poppy, 2= Emma Saunders, Rosa and Pat Thomas, Molly; class three (novice), 1, Lucy Tyler, Caster, 2, Vicky Cook, Rupert, 3, Pat Thomas, Molly. LVRC will be hosting a clear round and mini/midi/maxi show jumping competition on Sunday, November 11, at Leawood Equestrian Centre, Bridestowe. Further details from http://www.lydvalleyriding.co.uk">www.lydvalleyriding.co.uk