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The Century Club The Century Club recognizes Dressage riders and horses whose combined age totals 100 years or more. Horse and rider perform a Dressage test of any level, at a Dressage show or event, and are scored by a Dressage judge or professional. The test score sheet, along with papers verifying the ages of the horse and rider are then sent to The Dressage Foundation. A handsome Century Club Award bearing the names of the rider and horse, the year of their ride, and team number, is presented to the Centurion Team. The Century Club was formed at The Dressage Foundation in 1996, at the suggestion of Max Gahwyler (CT), who with his horse Prinz Eugen, became team # 2 in the Century Club. The first "Centurion Class" ride held in 1996, featured Lazelle Knocke and her teammate Don Perignon. Lazelle's ride came after her extensive 'three year vacation' away from riding due to surgery and rehab time. As she said, "hopefully the Centurion class will be in the forefront of a very interesting opportunity for Seniors and Dressage as Recreational and Therapeutic riding. It really is challenging and has long-term goals and benefits." The Century Club ride has evolved into a serious endeavor that encourages and rewards our older senior riders. The rider need not show everything at their level of ride, but it is important to show that rider and horse work well together as well as to relax! At this time we have 61 teams in our membership! And while we stress the serious nature, we want all senior riders for the Century Club to have fun along with the serious side of riding a test. While this club has no dues, no meetings and no agenda, except to enjoy the occasion, many do keep in contact with the Foundation, and with each other by email and phone. This is a wonderful group, not only experienced in horsemanship, but in the various and unique life experiences. In order "to do good, we must do well," and we will welcome your financial support to help with expenses of the Century Club News, and the personal plaque that we present to each Century Club member. |
The Century ClubFor more information about the Century Club, see pages 28 and 29 in The Dressage Foundation News (PDF)
Century Club Application Form Current Century Club Members |
