Dressage Show & Demo

Cool Ridings and Summerfield Riding School came together at Solihull Riding Club to deliver unforgettable half term activities.

Zara Murad Griffiss represents Iraq at International level and started the day judging our Dressage competition element. The winner received a Cool Ridings saddle pad and will have their next competition funded. Zara then delivered an interactive dressage demonstration followed by an open and honest Q&A which enabled questions to be asked with out fear of judgement. Everyone learnt lots and will be cheering on Zara’s Dressage journey to represent Iraq on the world stage.

“When I found out what Lydia was doing with Cool Ridings I said to her I would love to play my part in the wonderful work that she’s doing. I think it’s so important to push diversity in our sport and groups like Cool Ridings shows it can be done. As the only dressage rider for Iraq I wanted to put on this demonstration to show people it can happen and encourage other riders to get out there and give it a go! Awareness is the first key to chance. So with events like this I really hope it can make a difference”

Zara Murad Griffiss