Team #597 - Diane Little
The Century Club recognizes dressage riders and horses in the United States whose combined ages total 100 years or more. Horse and rider perform a test of any level at a show (schooling, recognized, virtual), event, or at their home barn, and are scored by a dressage judge or professional. Western Dressage riders are also welcome to join the Century Club.
An application should be completed and sent to the Foundation at least two weeks prior to the ride. If you would like an application mailed to you, please call the office at 402-434-8585.
The following items must be received by the Foundation following the ride (although some items can be sent before the event, as well):
- Driver's license or other proof of rider's age
- Horse's papers or vet certificate to verify the horse's age (the horse is considered another year older on January 1 regardless of its date of birth)
- Copy of the test papers
- Digital photo(s) of the horse and rider team
- Short biography (250 words or less) of the rider and horse after the ride is complete
After the application is received and prior to your Century Club ride, The Dressage Foundation (TDF) will send a beautiful black and gold ribbon to be presented to the team at the show.
There are no required dues to become a member of the Century Club for your first Century Club ride. If you wish to do additional Century Club rides, a donation of at least $100 per additional ride is suggested to help cover costs.
Open to riders with an address in the United States only.
If you have questions, please contact the office at 402-434-8585 or at info@dressagefoundation.org.
History of The Century Club
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 (pictured at the left). 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.
TDF's Century Club is sponsored by Platinum Performance. "At Platinum Performance horse health is our mission. Since 1996, we’ve been committed to providing high quality equine nutritional supplements that are developed, tested, and made with care to ensure results."
Visit www.platinumperformance.com for more information.
