The first Association with legal status for Doma Vaquera enthusiasts has been incorporated in England, with membership open to all, horse owners or non-horse owners, including optional membership of Spain's National Doma Vaquera Association. Registered in England and Wales No.3713738.

Doma Vaquera competitions are an integral part of Spanish equestrianism, with regional and national competitions culminating in the Spanish National Championships. More recently Associations have been formed in the USA, France and Holland.

Last year Richard Lüst, Director and founder of Doma Vaquera UK Ltd., was made a Vocale Internacionale for the National Doma Vaquera Association of Spain and asked by the Association's President, Snr Jose Fuentes, to set up in 1999 to promote Doma Vaquera in the UK.

Competitions are held at different levels, for young, intermediate and experienced horses and riders. To assist newcomers entering the sport Doma Vaquera UK Ltd will promote an elementary level of competition (two hands on the reins, double bridles where preferred, some advanced movements deleted), as well as intermediate, side saddle and full grade 'A' level.

The aim is to promote at all levels now and to enable the most successful in each country to compete at proposed European Doma Vaquera competitions in the future. Doma Vaquera UK Ltd are preparing English translations of the Spanish rules, regulations and Reprises (tests) for their members.

Forthcoming news letters will include dress and tack code, riding tips, updates on the Spanish National Championships, dates and venues of competitions in Spain, riders and their horses. Trips are being planed to Spanish championship rounds and Doma Vaquera training schools.

The most complete range in the UK of Doma Vaquera training videos, equipment, tack and clothing will be available from stock. Members will benefit from some specially discounted prices.

Clinics, demonstrations, video shows and seminars, in conjunction with the Spanish National Association, are being organised in the UK for 1999.

Forthcoming demonstrations/talks include:

• Saturday 8th May, Hill Farm Training Centre, East Hanningfield. 6pm start. Admission £8 For further details telephone the organisors on 01376 516648 or 01245 400115
• Saturday 10th July, Yeguada Iberica Open Day, Manor Farm, Knotting, Beds. 11am start. Admission Free (details:here in the magazine and at www.viva-iberica.com)
• Saturday/Sunday 17th/18th July, Lusitano Breed Show, Turville Valley Stud, Turville, Bucks.

Richard has been involved in Spanish Doma Vaquera for a number of years, sponsoring or attending regional and national championship rounds. With a sound basic knowledge following training and instruction by one Spain's ex-champion riders, Richard intends to provide all assistance possible to promote interest and participation and will be demonstrating his own Doma Vaquera horse, Bucanero.

If you are interested in joining or becoming involved in the running of this new Association, or wish to act as a regional co-ordinator, please contact us. For membership information for Doma Vaquera UK and the Spanish National Doma Vaquera Association please contact:

The Membership Secretary, Doma Vaquera UK Ltd, Manor Farm, Knotting, Beds MK44 1AE

E-mail: info@viva-iberica.com or click here. Telephone: 01234 782801 Fax: 01234 781062

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