Ea National Dressage Rules

The full dressage rules can be downloaded from EA`s national website. These rules are updated every six months. There are only two consecutive levels of dressage per horse per day. No more than 3 tests can be run, and it depends on the number of participants. Coaches or other pedestrians are not allowed to stand in warm-up areas. The speed check delegate informs drivers during the presentation whether the class is early or late so that drivers can decide on their action plan. EA_yellow_warning_card_Dressage_wordversionJuly2022.pdf All runners nominated for an event do so provided they do at least one hour of volunteer time on the day of the competition. If the driver cannot help on the day of the event, he must be available before preparing for the competition or have someone available on the same day to perform the work assigned to him on his behalf. Inform the contest manager as soon as possible if you are unable to complete the task assigned to you that day.

Update 18/07/2022 – Supervision The number of tests per day has changed Page 54 (Cleaning) Table 4.14 and Page 83 (Cleaning) 7.12 (b). Note: For the benefit of the horse, only 2 tests per day should be performed at all levels. It is forbidden to access other people`s test sheets without permission. If you are nominating and competing for a horse registered for a SEG racing event, please use this number. If you have any additional questions about the equipment, please feel free to complete and submit a request for information to the Dressage Equipment Committee. EA National Dressage Rules Clean – As of July 1, 2022, horses must be under control at all times. If a horse interferes with other competitors, the CO or TD may exclude the horse from the event. Click HERE to see the summary of changes – Updated January 2021 Gloves must be worn while driving in accordance with EA`s rules. White gloves are preferable to black gloves. If you don`t wear gloves, you`ll lose marks.

Below is a guide on how to build a dressage arena to make sure it fits the right dimensions. THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE OR OC LEADS THE CONTEST. IF THE CONTEST IS ONE WITH 1 STAR OR MORE, A TECHNICAL DELEGATE – TD – WILL LEAD THE EVENT. THE WORD OF OC AND TD IS DEFINITIVE. IN THE EVENT OF A CHALLENGE TO A DECISION TAKEN, ALL OBJECTIONS MUST BE MADE IN WRITING. THERE IS NO PLACE IN THIS CLUB FOR ABUSIVE OR AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR If the driver is not able to stay for the duration of the competition to get tests/strips, a stamped and addressed A4 envelope can be dropped off at the transmission control post. Prices will be forfeited if the driver is unable to be available for presentation. Race reins, martingales, boots or bandages are not allowed in the tests. Rolling/rolling or balancing reins should not be used at any time. When warming up, only one slot, two unilateral reins can be used. Check the full EA rules. Download ea`s national website.

Application_to_Dressage_Equipment_Committee_updated23062021.pdf Update of 19.08.2022 – Tolerance for a minimum flange size from 3.5 cm to 4 cm If possible or near the center of the arena, make sewing adjustments, but without obstructing the diagonal or center lines, braiding is not necessary at SEG Club events. However, the horse must look clean and tidy If you remove or scratch, please inform the club`s nominator as soon as possible. SEG members are only allowed to bring a non-competing horse to the premises on club event days; However, this excludes official competitions. Formal holding for official events/championships. Club days and related events – pale riding top with white panties No sleeveless shirts allowed. Knowledge is key! Our sponsor Pryde`s EasiFeed has access to some of the best riders in the country in most disciplines and they want to share this with you! For more “How to” videos, click HERE. The test sheets will not be available until the judge approves the results and the results are published. Do not dive into the warm-up area only in the round garden provided. It is strictly forbidden to drop your horse in the swimmer and in the parking lot. PROTECTIVE HATS that meet current Australian standards must be worn at all times when mounted. Current numbers: AS/NZ 3838 (current Australian standard), VG1 (provisional European standard, ASTM F1163 (current US standard) and EN/1384 (current outgoing European standard) only in 2016, not authorised from 2017.

Equestrian Australia Equipment Annex – Version 19.1-July 2021.pdf All riders should help pack the arenas at the end of the competition day. As of 1.1.2018, the only RDI tests valid and usable by clubs and organizing committees are the RDI tests as in the following link. Note that of course, only one error is allowed before elimination. For all CDI events, please use the FEI dressage competitions, which you can find at the following link. Separate warm-up and lung areas are provided for competition days. To accommodate other drivers and avoid accidents, please follow these guidelines in the warm-up area. The Committee and the Organizers will not be liable for any accident, loss or damage to participants, spectators, animals, vehicles or property for any reason whatsoever. For more information on authorized and non-approved equipment for the official competition, see the EA Equipment Appendix below. Diameter of flange parts in national dressage competitions – click HERE. Flange/saddle numbers must be displayed in all competitions. If you are entering an official contest, the numbers must be displayed on both sides (EA Rules).

Horses can only be fought by one rider on that day. Late registrations or calls/messages requesting times assigned to the draw will not be accepted. The draw will be published on the website and Facebook page. If there is only one driver in a class, he must receive 55% to be eligible for a belt. If there is only one junior participant, he can choose to compete with the seniors. Please inform the OC the day before the competition. Horse-rider combinations must be presented for gait control at least 10 minutes before the assigned driving hours. If for any reason the driver wishes to scratch from a course on the same day, it is imperative that he informs the equipment as soon as possible or OC so that other participants and judges can find out as soon as possible. Make sure that the judge or author identifies your number when you present it, the judge indicates that it starts with the signal of the bell or car horn, etc. You can then enter the arena within the allotted time of 45 seconds.

Non-competing horses must be kept away from the warm-up and competition areas. The horse can be ridden in the arenas or warm-up areas at the end of the competition if it is approved by the boss of the competition of the day. All horses must be registered; They must have a horse health declaration and non-competing horses must have a horse health form to submit upon arrival. Update 30.06.2021 – Rule 4.8.4.2 – “Hengstreiter” has been amended to come into force on July 1, 2021 and not be retroactive. Don`t stop or walk on the outside lane, but always leave room for other riders to pass Ea assigns a bridle number to all registered horses that have an EA performance card in progress. 02/05/2022 – Summary of changes to dressage rules from 1 July 2022 available HERE (updated on 16/06/2022, including sensory hair rule and registered warning cards) For more information: AOR Guidelines Factsheet.pdf Give the horse space in top gear (faster horse) Table to mark omissions and missteps in freestyle tests – click HERE.