YEARBOOK 2014 – 2015 www.nzequestrian.org.nz Bates Saddles NZ Dressage Championships ENTRIES CLOSE 29 Jan 2015 Schedule on www.nzequestrian.org.nz Bates Saddles SI Rider Travel Fund Generously donated by Bates Saddles st 1 Prize a Bates Saddle of Choice Tickets Now available $25 Book of 6 Contact [email protected] Welcome to the 2014/15 Dressage Year Enjoy the Ride Information in this Year Book is a guide to the Rules and is not intended to replace the official version of the 2014 ESNZ Rules for Dressage which can be found at www.nzequestrian.org.nz and which should be referred to for all matters requiring adjudication. ESNZ Dressage has the right to clarify or rule on other specific competition / series conditions should the need arise 2 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 14 14 15 16 17 18 18 19 20 25 26 28 31 32 33 34 35 36 36 38 39 40 41 43 44 45 45 46 47 48 49 National Sponsors Contacts Area Group Websites and other useful links Area Dressage Groups and All-In-Flex Accolades for Involvement Dressage NZ Board & National Committee Area Group Delegates & Secretaries Contacts Area Judges Officers Contacts Become a Judge, Steward or Coach ESNZ Membership & Horse Registration / Dressage Fees / Types of Events Dressage Official Tests Book ESNZ Clean Sport ESNZ Dressage Rules Guidelines Dressage Events and Horse /Pony Grading System Dressage Rider Categories Before Your Event Guidelines: Horse / Pony / Rider Eligibility Downgrading of Horses & Ponies At Your Event Guidelines Warm Up Arena Etiquette Saddlery & Permitted Bits & Nosebands Rider Dress Code & Approved Safety Equipment Penalty Points & Eliminations Annual Conference & Annual Awards National Events & Qualifications BATES SADDLES National Dressage Championships 2015 FARMLANDS Horse of Year Show 2015 ZILCO Dressage to Music Series National Challenges & Accumulators STABLE of STALLIONS HORSEVANS Rider Performance Awards DUNSTAN Horsefeeds Dressage Bonanza for CN – C2 riders All-In-Flex Dressage Masters League ELITE EQUINE Young Dressage Horse Championship Rules & Tests PRESTIGE EQUESTRIAN Dressage Futures Prize (for 7-10 yr old horses) ERREPLUS NZ Dressage Classic Series (Riders 16 - 25yrs: Level 3 & above) Dressage Rider Incentive Programme. Platinum, Gold, Silver & Bronze Awards Pathway to Performance – Dressage Squads & Training Groups Pony & Young Riders – Age Groups/Eligibility/Opportunities FIBER FRESH FEEDS Performance Awards for Pony & Young Riders PRYDE'S EASIFEED SI Pony & Young Rider Hi-Points Series Dressage Events Calendar Equestrian Sports NZ includes five disciplines DRESSAGE Para Equestrian, Eventing, Endurance, Jumping & Show Hunter Dressage Sport Manager DDI 04 471 5849 04 499 8994 ext 210 Mob: 027 240 2702 / Fax 06 272 9023 RD 13 | Hawera 4673 [email protected] ESNZ National Office PO Box 6146 Wellington 6141 04 499 8994 [email protected] Image Credits : Libby Law Photography www.libbbylawphotography.com 1 Dressage National Sponsors All-In-Flex – Dressage Masters League and Volunteer & Officials Awards Saskia Ostermeier, 13 Geraldine-Arundel Rd , RD 22, Geraldine [email protected] WWW.ALLINFLEX.CO.NZ 027 441 7620 | 03 693 8817 AR Dressage - Level 8 Fetterman Challenge Andrea Raves, 12B Ceres Crescent, Johnsonville, Wellington [email protected] 04 477 2337 | 021 474 609 Bates Saddles – NZ Dressage Championships David Jones-Parry, PO Box 58 612 Greenmount, Auckland [email protected] www.batessaddles.com 09 274 6574 Denis Reichenbach – Level 3 Challenge Mr Denis & Mrs Cynthia Reichenbach, 51 Anders Rd, RD 5, Palmerston North 4475 06 354 5978 [email protected] Dunstan Horse Feeds – Level 4 Challenge & Dressage Bonanza Gretel Webber PO Box 20152, Te Rapa, Hamilton [email protected] www.dunstan.co.nz 07 8498160 | 021 557 316 Elite Equine – Young Dressage Horse Championship Victoria Wall Elite Equine X-Halt NZ Ltd, Auckland. [email protected] www.eliteequine.co.nz 09 443 0589 | 027 282 7944 Erreplus NZ Ltd – Classic Series for 16 – 25yr olds (Horses Level 3 & above) Steanie Liefting AMS Saddlery PO Box 7 Takanini Auckland 09 297 7564 [email protected] www.amssaddlery.co.nz Fiber Fresh Feeds – Pony & Young Rider Performance Awards Fiber-Fresh Feeds, RD 2, Reporoa 07 333 8039 Fax 07 333 8030 [email protected] www.fiber-fresh.com Hatton HorseFloats - Level 5 Challenge Sam Irving, 726 Main North Road, Pineacres, Kaiapoi. [email protected] www.hattonfloats.co.nz 03 327 5885 | 027-520-9065 HorseVans – Rider Performance Awards Larissa Mortimer (Director) Horse Vans NZ Ltd 406D Sunnyside Road RD2 Albany Auckland 0792 [email protected] www.facebook.com/horsevans 09 422 7011 | 021 907 644 | Fax: 09 422 7023 Hobson's Horsecoaches – Advanced Challenge Mr Brian & Mrs Sue Hobson, Main Rd, RD 4, Pahiatua Ph /Fax 06 376 8950 [email protected] www.hobsonshorse.co.nz 0274 927 431 Matthews Hanoverians – Level 2 Challenge Mrs Judith & Mr Peter Matthews, PO Box 27 Awanui, Northland [email protected] www.matthewshanoverians.co.nz 09 406 7380 Prestige Equestrian Ltd – Dressage Futures Prize (for 7-10 yr old horses) Laurence O’Toole (Principle) PO Box 7 Takanini 09 297 7564 [email protected] www.prestigeequestrian.co.nz Prydes Easifeed Tina Field National Sales Manager. No 5 North Eyre Rd, Ohoka, RD2 Kaiapoi 7692 [email protected] www.prydes.com.au 03 312 8646 | 0275 423 966 Dressage NZ sincerely thanks all our loyal Sponsors Please support them so they may continue to support you 2 w Dressage National Sponsors Samsung GTL Networks – NZ Pony & Young Rider Championships Stephen Harrison PO Box 302-652 Albany, Auckland. 09 415 6711 [email protected] www.gtlnetworks.com Superior Rubber Surfaces NZ - Grand Prix Challenge Graeme & Michelle Paterson, 42a Crawford Road, RD8, Hamilton 3288 [email protected] www.superiorrubbersurfaces.co.nz Ph: 07-8297069 Fax: 07-8297068 Mobile 021 949 721 Vetpro Equine Health & Performance Specialists – Level 1 Challenge Tina Thorowgood, PO Box 410, Kumeu [email protected] www.vetpro.co.nz 09 412 6466 (bus) 09 412 2155 (ah) Zilco – Dressage to Music Series Robert Kofoed, Zilco NZ Ltd, PO Box 19808, Christchurch [email protected] www.zilco.co.nz 03 381 0270 3 AREA WEBSITES & OTHER USEFUL LINKS Equestrian Sports NZ/Dressage www.nzequestrian.org.nz Link to Dressage App Rules & Calendar http//qrs.ly/br30vvj or scan the QR code www.facebook.com/Dressage NZ www.facebook.com/Equestrian Sports NZ Find us all on Facebook www.facebook.com/NZ Pony & Young Rider Dressage Championships Horse of the Year Show www.hoy.co.nz Dressage Bay of Islands www.bayofislandsdressagegroup.co.nz . Dressage Northland www.sportsground.co.nz/dressagenorthland. Dressage Waitemata www.dressagewaitemata.co.nz Dressage Warkworth www.warkworthdressage.webs.com Dressage Auckland - Manukau www.amdg.org.nz Dressage Waikato www.dressagewaikato.co.nz Dressage Morrinsville/Te Aroha www.mtdg.co.nz Dressage Gisborne www.gisbornedressage.org.nz Dressage Bay of Plenty www.sportsground.co.nz/dressagebop Dressage Eastern Bay of Plenty www.sportsground.co.nz/ebd Dressage Rotorua www.sportsground.co.nz/dressagerotorua Dressage Tauranga www.dressagetauranga.co.nz Dressage Taupo www.sportsground.co.nz/taupodressagegroup Dressage Northern Hawkes Bay www.sportsground.co.nz/dressagenhb Dressage Central Hawkes Bay www.sportsground.co.nz/chbdressage Dressage Southern Hawkes Bay www.sportsground.co.nz/shbdressage Dressage Central Districts www.sportsground.co.nz/dressagecentraldistricts Dressage Taranaki www.dressagetaranaki.co.nz Dressage Wellington www.dressagewellington.org.nz Dressage Horowhenua www.horowhenuadressagegroup.com Dressage Wairarapa www.dressagewairarapa.com Dressage Nelson www.nelsondressage.webs.com Dressage Marlborough www.sportsground.co.nz/marlboroughdressage Dressage Canterbury www.freewebs.com/canterburydressage Dressage Otago www.dressageotago.webs.com Dressage Southland www.dressage-southland.com National Equestrian Centres www.nzequestrian.org.nz Tielcey Park Equestrian Centre www.tielceypark.co.nz North Loburn Equestrian Centre www.nlec.co.nz Northern Equestrian Group www.freewebs.com/northerneq/ 4 DRESSAGE AREA GROUPS JOIN YOUR LOCAL DRESSAGE GROUP Your local dressage group (Area Group or branch- refer to pages 5 -7 for contacts) is responsible for providing competitions for all levels of riders from Training (new riders and horses) through to Grand Prix. These Area Groups have a representative on the National Dressage Committee (Area Delegate). The National Committee and area groups work together to schedule qualifiers for National Events, recruit and train judges and technical officials, and encourage new members to the sport. By joining your local group, you can also have an input into the future of your sport at area and national level. Area Group newsletters often include schedules for local events. Contact and join your local dressage group – find out what opportunities are provided in your area. Every area group relies on local membership to provide quality competition and training opportunities - please join up now All–In–Flex Judges & Volunteers Accolades for Involvement Awards Saskia Ostermeier and Betty Brown from All-in-Flex have both been in the sport for many years and recognise the huge contribution made by Judges and Volunteers so vital to the existence of our sport. At many events there are nearly as many judges and volunteers as there are competitors when it’s all added up Dressage currently has an annual Volunteer of the Year Award and Area awards for all nominees. Judges are nominated by area groups for the annual Judge of the Year Award The All-In-Flex aim is for an increase in area group awareness and recognition of the contribution that these two groups make to the sport and their goal to have EVERY area group nominate both a Judge and a Volunteer So All-In-Flex have committed to provide product prizes and a special memento for ALL 20 nominees in both Judge and Volunteer categories for 2015 National Winners will each receive twelve months supply, and Area Winners three months supply of All-In-Flex Hominis. Dressage and All-In-Flex look forward to being able to recognise this group of special supporters of dressage. Nomination Forms will be available on the website, and nominations will be called for in February 2015. 5 DRESSAGE NZ 2014 - 2015 BOARD & COMMITTEES Chairman Karen Trotter PO Box 209 Paraparaumu Ph 04 298 3494 Mob 027 241 5827 [email protected] Finance Sara Bright PO Box 143 Paraparaumu 5254 Ph 027 457 4729 [email protected] Marketing & Communication Julie Malcolm 5 Wades Rd RD 1, Howick, Akld 2571 Ph 09 530 8312 Mob 022 040 3580 [email protected] Training & Development Lynda Clark 567c Marychurch Rd RD 4, Hamilton 3284 Ph 07 829 5659 Mob 027 432 3286 [email protected] Rules Officer Genevieve Denize 367R Welcome Bay Rd RD5, Tauranga 3175 Ph 07 544 5498 Mob 0212 436529 [email protected] Rules Sub-committee Elisha Norrie 70 Wainui Road, Raglan, 3225 Mob 021 683 295 [email protected] Judges Officer Sue Hobson Masterton Rd, RD4, Pahiatua Ph/Fax 06 376 8950 Mob 0275 927 431 [email protected] Michelle Paterson 42A Crawford Rd RD 8 Hamilton 3288 Ph 07 829 7069 Mob 021 949 721 [email protected] Judges Sub-committee Linda Warren-Davey 144 Whites Road RD 2 Ohoka 7692 Helen Hughes-Keen 598 Ohariu Valley Rd Wellington Avril Semmens 263 Fitzgerald Lane RD 1 Drury Robin Haberfield 2 Keetly Place RD2, Kaiapoi 7692 Scott McKenna PO Box 19342 Hamilton Ph 07 839 6237 Mob 021 222 0286 [email protected] SI Riders Rep Allie Harper 784 Winton-Hedgehope Hwy, RD 2, Winton Ph 03 221 7173 Mob 027 236 0003 [email protected] Chief Steward Jane Robertson 190 Hayes Road, RD4, Christchurch, 7674 Mob 021 329 576 [email protected] Lynley Schollum 114 Peacocks Rd Hamilton 3206 Donny MacLean 117 Chestermains Rd RD 1 Omakau 9376 Ph 07 843 8411 Mob 0274 844 707 [email protected] Ph 03 447 3555 Mob 027 2478694 [email protected] ational Selector (Chair) National Selector (NI) National Selector (SI) NI Riders Rep NI Pony & Young Rider Convenor SI Pony & Young Rider Convenor 6 Mob 027 300 0145 [email protected] Ph 04 478 9548 Mob 021 989 450 [email protected] Ph 09 294 9277 Mob 0274 950 910 [email protected] Ph 03 312 6213 [email protected] AREA GROUP CONTACTS AREA Northland DELEGATE SECRETARY Judith Matthews Linda Henderson PO Box 27 Awanui 0451 125 Bream Tail Rd, RD 2, Waipu 0582 Robin Potter Anna Poutney Ph 09 406 7380 [email protected] Waitemata 329 School Rd, RD 1 Waimauku 0881 Ph 09 411 5123 [email protected] Ph 09 432 0175 [email protected] PO Box 506 Kumeu 0841 [email protected] Julia Fraser Warkworth Branch Auckland Waikato RD 2 Warkworth Ph 09 425 7095 [email protected] Betty Brown Charlotte Hoonhout 529 Linwood Rd, RD 1, Papakura 2580 50 Pioneer Road, RD 2 Papakura 2582 Ph 09 291 9096 [email protected] Ph 021 186 5573 [email protected] Debra Cowen Sue McKenna 20 Berkers Rd RD 10, Hamilton 3284 PO Box 5183 Frankton Hamilton Ph 07 825 2039 021 929 008 [email protected] Jeanette Williams Morrinsville/ Te Aroha Branch Bay of Plenty Tauranga Branch Ph 07 846 1911 [email protected] 500 Rawhiti Rd RD 2 Te Aroha 027 652 4022 [email protected] Sally Isaac Sally Isaac PO Box 205 | Whakatane Ph 07 543 1917 | 021 387 050 [email protected] Nicola Reilly 20 Bathurst Crescent | Tauranga 3112 Ph 0274 119 765 [email protected] Rotorua Branch Rachel Richards Dressage Rotorua | PO Box 245 Ngongotaha, Rotorua Ph 027 311 7010 [email protected] Taupo Branch Belle Clark 1246 Poihipi Rd RD 1 Taupo 3377 Ph 07 3782336 [email protected] Eastern BOP Branch Tessa Calder Air Strip Road, RD4, Matata Ph 07 322 2255 [email protected] 7 AREA GROUP CONTACTS AREA DELEGATE Sue Harris Kim Moss Gisborne Taimoti Station PB 7521 Gisborne 4040 114 Tucker Rd, RD1, Gisborne 4071 Ph/Fax 06 863 7057 [email protected] Gill Morley Northern Hawkes Bay 908B Ferguson St, Hastings Southern Hawkes Bay Sharon Field Mob 0274 872 225 [email protected] PO Box 28 Pahiatua 5470 Ph 06 376 8770 [email protected] Central Hawkes Bay Branch Central Districts Ph 06 374 7118 [email protected] Christine Birch Ph 329 0907 [email protected] PO Box 163 Raetihi 4646 Ph 06 385 4691 [email protected] Mountain Road, RD3 New Plymouth 4373 Ph 06 3273716 [email protected] Adrienne Maru 63 Grey St Raetihi 4632 Ph 06 385 4685 [email protected] Jo Corlett 44 Kent Terrace Midhurst RD 24 Stratford Ph 06 762 8785 [email protected] Wendy Jeffery Alison Woollard 997 State Highway 53, RD1 Featherston 5771 1650 Bideford Rd RD 11, Masterton 5871 Jacqui Thompson 7 Leonards Rd, RD1, Upper Hutt Robin Friend Ph 06 372 4000 [email protected] Tracy Beleski 86 Rutherford Drive Waikanae Ph 021 853 646 [email protected] Anita Ayres (Chairperson) (Secretary) Vista Rd, Ohau RD 20 Levin 22 Killalea Place Paraparaumu Ph 06 368 7977 [email protected] 8 21 Ransom St Dannevirke 4930 837 Turakina Valley Rd RD 11 Wanganui 4581 Ph 04 526 4515 [email protected] Horowhenua Branch Mary Craine Susan Tomlin Ph 06 308 8422 | 027 279 7799 [email protected] Wellington PH 06 824 0421 [email protected] 297 Lockwood Road, RD5 Palmerston North 4475 Ph 06 752 0849 [email protected] Wairarapa Maria Christie C/- J Newton, 26 Nilgiri Rd RD 2,Napier 06 858 9757 [email protected] Dana Haszard Taranaki PH 06 867 2913 [email protected] Emma Greville Bernice Frost Taihape SECRETARY Ph 04 298 2933 [email protected] AREA GROUP CONTACTS AREA DELEGATE Jody MacDonald Nelson 61 Westdale Rd RD 1 Richmond Nelson 7081 Ph 03 548 3897 (wk) [email protected] Janelle Sangster-Ward PO Box 60 Ward 7248 Marlborough Ph 03 575 6778 | Mob 021 402 225 [email protected] Canterbury 660 Dillons Pt Rd RD3 Blenhemim7273 Ph 03 5780913 [email protected] z Melissa Kennett 2/1132 Old West Coast Road West Melton, RD1, Chch 7671 Glenys Blain Amanda Waddell Grahams Rd RD 4 Ashburton 7774 57 Dolma Street Methven Marty Pow Hilton RD 25, Temuka 7985 Ph 03 693 9423 [email protected] Hielke de Graaf c/- Scenic Circle Southern Cross 118 High St, Dunedin Ph 027 661 5110 [email protected] Southland Sharon Inwood Aubrey McRae Ph 03 302 6712 [email protected] Otago Lee Stevens 4 Francois Way, Enner Glynn Nelson 7011 Ph 021 340 049 [email protected] 305 Lawford Rd, West Melton RD 6, Christchurch 7676 Ph 03 344 4375 [email protected] Ashburton South Canterbury/ North Otago SECRETARY Mary Davis 159 Norman Road, RD 1 Winton 9781 Ph 03 236 0817 Mob 027 283 2679 [email protected] Ph 021 143 9565 [email protected] Ph 03 302 8646 [email protected] Anita Fitt Ph 021 0295 5682 showsecretary.scnodressage@xtra. co.nz Laura Dawson 49 Centennial Ave, Helensburgh, Dunedin 9010 Ph 027 208 5522 [email protected] Sharon Muirhead 372 Mill Road North RD 6, Invercargill 9872 Ph 03027 275 1934 [email protected] If you are planning to go across the strait to the Samsung GTL Networks Young Rider Champs, Bates Nationals or HOY, then check out the great Interislander fare deals for ESNZ members on www.nzequestrian.org. Competing a registered TB in ESNZ events this year ? Check out the ESNZ web site for details of the TiES competition and qualifying events for the 2014/15 season 9 AREA JUDGES OFFICERS (AJO’s) Northland Carol Going Ph 09 433 4813 Waitemata Judith Cunningham Ph 09 420 9914 Mob 027 222 0066 Auckland Sue Paterson Ph 09 292 7973 Waikato Marcia Bayley Ph 07 870 3033 Bay Of Plenty Leonie Coker 07 333 2774 Gisborne Mura Love Ph 06 867 8830 Northern Hawkes Bay Felicity Dobell-Brown Ph 06 877 4628 Southern Hawkes Bay Mary Craine Ph 06 374 7118 Fax 06 374 7020 Central Districts & Taihape Julie Brougham Ph 06 354 7731 Taranaki Michelle King Ph 06 752 4374 Wairarapa Ian Childs Ph 027 688 5439 Wellington Jan Bird Ph 04 528 9945 (ah) Nelson Suzanne Inglis Ph 027 682 7756 Marlborough Janna Greene Ph 03 572 5185 Canterbury Judy Greenslade Ph 03 324 2155 Mob 027 223 1667 Ashburton Diane Rawlinson Ph 03 308 7728 Sth Canterbury North Otago Stuart Bishell Ph 03 686 2292 Otago Barbara Chalmers Ph 03 489 6457 Southland 10 Lyn Fox Ph 027 222 1927 RD 1 Kawakawa Bay of Islands 0281 [email protected] PO Box 25 Helensville 0840 [email protected] 29 Ellett Road West, RD 1 Papakura 2580 [email protected] 66 Veda Lane Te Awamutu 3800 [email protected] 157 Ngapouri Road, R D 3 Rotorua 3073 [email protected] 300 Aberdeen Rd Gisborne [email protected] PO Box 8569 Havelock North [email protected] 21 Ransom St Dannevirke 4930 [email protected] PO Box 14002, Longburn Palmerston North 4866 [email protected] 65 Albion Road, RD 4 New Plymouth 4374 [email protected] 2/17 Garrison Street Greytown [email protected] 26 Gorrie Rd, Upper Hutt [email protected] 3 Merton Place Annesbrook Nelson 7011 [email protected] 619 Brookby Rd, RD2, Blenheim 7272 [email protected] 72 Southbridge–Sedgemere Rd RD 3 Leeston 7683 [email protected] 9 Maple Lane Tinwald Ashburton 7770 [email protected] 849 Landsborough Rd RD 2 Timaru 7972 [email protected] 31 Guy Rd RD2 Mosgiel 9092 barbara.chalmers @agresearch.co.nz 182A Tarbert Street Alexandra 9320 [email protected] For a complete list of ESNZ Officials, including Judges, Technical Delegates & Stewards go to www.nzequestrian.org.nz/dressage/resources/officials BECOME A JUDGE Become a JUDGE - See the View from “C” Being involved in your sport as a judge offers you many opportunities If you are a rider you understand much more clearly what the judge is looking for and this will help you improve your own scores You can encourage and help other riders Be part of the Judging Team at shows in your own area and get the chance to travel to other areas, meet new people Extend your own knowledge about the requirements of dressage and training towards the ultimate Grand Prix Attend Judges Clinics with our own NZ and international experts Trot the pathway to becoming an International Judge but there are age limits for this so get on the track before the bell goes ! For more information contact your Area Judges Officer and check out the Judges Education Manual: www.nzequestrain.org.nz/resources/officials BECOME A STEWARD The FEI /ESNZ Stewards motto is “Help – Prevent - Intervene” What is stewarding ? The supervision at events by trained individuals to ensure that the welfare of the horse is respected and that a level playing field is provided for all athletes participating at the event The purpose of stewarding is to Protect the welfare of the horse & ensure fair play To support the Organising Committee (OC) in the successful running of the event in line with rules & regulations Become a Steward Enjoy helping horses and riders enjoy their sport Enjoy the friendship of other officials Enjoy being a valued team member on the OC Trot the pathway to being an International (FEI) Steward For more information contact the Dressage Chief Steward or view the Stewards pathway on www.nzequestrain.org.nz/resources/officials BECOME A COACH Equestrian Sports NZ has a great Coach Programme for training and accrediting coaches. Dressage NZ also maintains a separate list of coaches and trainers. This list classifies Coaches/Trainers dependent on their level of practical achievements. Enquiries re the Dressage NZ list can be sent to Dressage NZ Sport Manager, RD 13, Hawera. For more information ESNZ Coaching Programme [email protected] 11 ESNZ MEMBERSHIP and HORSE REGISTRATION DRESSAGE FEES / CLASSIFICATION of EVENTS ESNZ Community Membership permits you to compete in non-graded classes only. ESNZ Community Membership is free and will be compulsory to compete in non-graded competitions from 1 Jan 2015 Full competitive rider ESNZ membership fee, and ESNZ horse/pony registration fee, allocates you and your horse each a unique registration number. This permits you to compete in graded dressage competitions subject to further payment of a DR Annual Start or Flexi Start for your horse or pony. DR Annual start fees : Are horse/pony specific and permit that horse/pony an unlimited number of DR starts for a twelve month period. Flexi Starts: are available as an Alternative to Annual Starts, paid per each class entered at time of entry. Flexi Starts represent the “pay as you go” system. Flexi Starts are not horse specific and are an ideal option for riders in other disciplines wishing to have limited dressage starts on more than one horse. You need one Flexi Start per class per horse/pony up to level 4 ($5), two ($10) for all Level 5 and above. All Flexi Start stickers, which can be purchased from ESNZ, must be attached to the competitor entry form at the time of entry or must be paid on line at with any on-line entries and the fees forwarded to Dressage NZ with the T & D Levies. Eg Four level 2 Starts at 2 day show =$20 T & D Levies: All graded and non-graded competitions at Training (from 1 Jan 2015) Local, Regional & National Events are subject to a $3 per start dressage levy and are payable to the organiser with your entry fees. Organisers incorporate this fee into your entry fee. This enables the sport to keep the initial start fees as low as possible Dressage Horse / Pony Fees 2014 – 2015 These fees are in addition to ESNZ Horse/ Pony Registration fee of $65 Annual Start Level 1 $60 DR Flexi Start $5 per class or Annual Start Levels 2 - 4 $90 or DR Flexi Start $5 per class Annual Start Levels 5 - 9 $90 or DR Flexi Start $10 per class Membership & Horse Registration Requirements Event & Class Type Rider ESNZ Membership ESNZ Horse Registration $65 Training Event Non- Graded Local Event Non- Graded Local Event Graded Regional Event Non-Graded RE / ICH Graded NCH /HoY Community(free) Not compulsory or Competitive $60 Community(free) Not compulsory or Competitive $60 FEI CDI / Y √ plus FEI REG √ plus FEI REG Competitive $60 √ Community(free) Not compulsory or Competitive $60 Competitive $60 Competitive $60 √ √ DR Fee Annual or Flexi TD Levy Paid with EF Not compulsory $3 per class Not compulsory $3 per class ANN or FLEXI $3 per class Not compulsory $3 per class ANN or FLEXI $3 per class ANNUAL $3 per class Contact ESNZ for FEI REG Schedule: Always check schedule for eligibility criteria for any rider category or other classes that may have eligibility restrictions. If in doubt contact the organiser 12 Dressage (DR) horse/pony annual start fees and flexi-starts are separate from ESNZ membership and horse registration fees. ESNZ registration fees fund ESNZ central operations including admin/support systems for members. Dressage NZ horse/pony start fees support Dressage specific governance, administration, officials training and support projects/programmes for riders. Graded Competitions: All riders must be ESNZ competitive members and all horses must be ESNZ registered to compete in graded competitions. Non-Graded Competitions All riders must be ESNZ Community members from Training Events (TE) Schedule: Non–graded competitions (classes) only. Riders must be at least 1 Jan 2015. Horses are not required to be ESNZ registered to compete in any non-graded competition. In Dressage, all non-graded competitions of ANY LEVEL are classified as Introductory for the purposes of ESNZ membership & horse registration requirements ESNZ Community Members from 1 Jan 2015. Horses / ponies do not need to be ESNZ registered. Your chance to “Have a Go”. Non-graded classes for full competitive ESNZ members on ESNZ registered or non-registered horses may be scheduled. No grading points are allocated Local Events (LE) Prize Money Optional Regional Events (RE & ICH) Prize Money Optional at RE only Training Events, Local Events, Regional Events Schedule: May offer classes which are restricted to different categories of riders Schedule: Must offer graded competitions for ESNZ full competitive members and registered horses. May offer non-graded competitions for Community members and unregistered horses/ponies. May offer non-graded classes for full competitive ESNZ members on ESNZ registered or non-registered horses Schedule: Must offer graded competitions up to Level 9 for ESNZ full competitive members and registered horses. May offer non-graded competitions for Community members and unregistered horses/ponies. and combinations of Community Members / Full Members / Grades of Horses / Registered and non-registered horses subject to All Graded Competitions only being open to full competitive members and registered horses. Eligibility for each competition must be clearly stated in the schedule National & Named Events (NCH, HOY) Schedule: Must offer graded competitions up to Level 9. Promotional or special competitions by Dressage NZ approval. All horses & ponies must be registered and riders must be competitive members FEI Events Riders must be FEI registered for all FEI events (exception FEI WDC is optional). FEI registration expires annually on 31 Dec and must be renewed via ESNZ National Office. Horses must be FEI registered and hold an FEI horse passport if competing in CDI 3* or above. CDIY horses only require a passport if competing in a foreign (overseas) CDI Minimum Performance for Riders Competing in Foreign FEI events 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 60% (overall score) in FEI GP and /or FEI GPS Test on at least two occasions in REG, ICH, NCH or FEI events in the 12mth prior to the foreign event (Big tour) 60% (overall score) in FEI Intermediate A or Intermediate B on at least two occasions in REG, ICH, NCH or FEI events in the 12mth prior to the foreign event (Middle tour) 60% (overall score) in FEI PSG and or FEI Int I Test at least two occasions in REG, ICH, NCH or FEI events in the 12mth prior to the foreign event (Small tour) 60% (overall score) in FEI PSG and or Int I Test, or FEI YR Prelim, FEI YR Team or FEI YR IND on at least two occasions in REG, ICH, NCH or FEI events in the 12mth prior to the foreign event Freestyle scores do not qualify These rules also apply to overseas based riders who must qualify at equivalent overseas based national events. Should a combination not have met these criteria, the national selectors reserve the right at their discretion to waive the above criteria 13 CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THE WELFARE OF THE HORSE The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) expects all those involved in international and national equestrian sport to adhere to the FEI’s Code of Conduct and to acknowledge and accept that at all times the welfare of the horse must be paramount and must never be subordinated to competitive or commercial influences. The full version of the Code of Conduct can be found at www.fei.org and in the FEI Rule Book FEI & ESNZ CLEAN SPORT Competitors should keep up to date with CLEAN SPORT for horses & riders on the ESNZ page of www.nzequestrian.org.nz This is your guide to prohibited substances & medication control and it is every rider’s responsibility to make themselves aware of these rules and requirements DRESSAGE OFFICIAL TEST BOOK Effective 1st September 2013 The Test Book includes the USDF Glossary of Terms which aims to standardise and explain dressage terminology for riders and judges, the Pyramid of Training (Training Scale), the purpose of each level from Level 0 (Training) through to Grand Prix (Level 9) and Guidelines for Freestyles (permitted & non-permitted movements at each level) Test Books are available from many saddlery stores, dressage groups, ESNZ National Office and the Dressage Sport Manager. email [email protected] 18.00 each or $150.00 for a pack of 10 (incl GST and pp) FOR ESNZ MEMBERSHIP ENQUIRIES 04 499 8994 [email protected] www.nzequestrian.org.nz 14 FEI ESNZ & DRESSAGE RULES CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THE WELFARE OF THE HORSE The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) expects all those involved in international and national equestrian sport to adhere to the FEI’s Code of Conduct and to acknowledge and accept that at all times the welfare of the horse must be paramount and must never be subordinated to competitive or commercial influences. Rule Books which riders & officials will find invaluable ESNZ General & Veterinary Regulations – applicable to all disciplines ESNZ Rules for Dressage Both are available on the ESNZ web site www.nzequestrian.org.nz Dressage has released a web based Dressage App suitable for all mobile devices The app is your direct link to Dressage NZ & FEI rules, key events , the dressage calendar, and sponsor links. http//qrs.ly/br30vvj Or scan the QR code Purchase hard copies of the Dressage Rule Book from ESNZ | PO Box 6146 | Marion Square | Wellington 6141 Riders competing in FEI competitions (CDI / Y / WDC ) should refer to www.fei.org for FEI General, Veterinary & Dressage Rules GUIDELINES TO THE DRESSAGE RULES The following selected rules and guidelines are not intended to replace the need to read the official rule books but are useful reminders of some of the common competitions topics & rules that riders need to be familiar with. These are only some extracts from the rules and it is important to check the appropriate complete rule if a query or conflict arises and understand the full wording of the rule in the correct context. The Article (ART) refers to the rule and the book to look in. (DR = Dressage, ESNZ = General Regs) These are not all the rules for Dressage Events and therefore riders cannot use these limited extracts to claim lack of knowledge if they are found to be non compliant. Extracts from ESNZ General Regulations & Dressage Rule Book. DEFINITIONS Event : Refers to the complete meeting Competition: Refers to the individual classes at the event Grade: Refers to the grade of horse according to the number of points earned in competitions. (Ref page 16) Level: The level of competition = degree of difficulty of the tests (Ref page 16) Category: Refers to a group of competitors and or horses/ponies for whom an event or competition is organised 15 DRESSAGE COMPETITIONS Dressage has 20 Area Groups located throughout New Zealand. These Area Groups organise local, regional and national competitions throughout the year. Dressage competition is also provided by ESNZ affiliated and member organisations. The North and South Island Championships, the Prydes Easifeed FEI World Dressage Challenge, the Bates National Championships and the Farmlands Horse of the Year Show are all key events. Competitions are based on a national system of horse grading & rider category. The levels become progressively more difficult thus testing the progress of horse and rider. Rider categories are based on rider experience Dressage Tests follow a set pattern of movements that the horse and rider must complete in an arena, usually 60 x 20m. Letters are placed at precise points around the arena which define where the movements must be performed. Each test is judged by one or more judges who score every movement. Score sheets are then given a percentage score and placings are determined by highest percentage. Reference Art DR 460.1 Horse / Pony Grades. A horse/pony moves from one grade to the next once a predetermined number of points are accumulated. Inexperienced riders may, under certain conditions as per Rule ART 464, downgrade more experienced horses to use as schoolmasters. Refer to Rule Book for FULL details and more guidelines page 18 of this Year Book . Grading Points are allocated based on the % gained in each test. These points are recorded on the Equestrian Sports NZ horse database 57 - 59.99% = 1pt; 63 - 66.99% = 5 pts; HORSE/PONY GRADE 60 - 62.99% = 3pts; >67% = 7pts TESTS GRADING POINTS Level 1 Level 1 Less than 30 points in Level 2 or above Level 2 Level 2 Less than 30 points in Level 3 or above Level 3 Level 3 Less than 30 points in Level 4 or above Level 4 Level 4 Less than 30 points in Level 5 or above Level 5 Level 5 Less than 30 points in Advanced Grade Advanced Grade Levels 6 – 9 inclusive Prix St Georges, L6 Tests Level 6 Intermediate I, L7 Tests Level 7 Levels 6 & 7 are referred to as “Small Tour” the first international level Intermediate A,B, L8 Tests Level 8 Levels 8 is referred to as “Intermediate Tour” Grand Prix & GPS Level 9 Levels 9 is referred to as “Big Tour” Advanced Grade Horses may compete in any levels they are eligible for within Advanced Grade at any event. Horses may compete in any levels they are eligible for within Advanced grade at any event, UNLESS at Regional, Island or National Events the schedule specifies that horses/ponies are restricted to levels as advertised in the schedule. A horse’s grade for the purposes of this restriction be determined as follows (this includes all Freestyle points) Level 6 - Not more than 60 points in Level 7 or above Level 7 - Not more than 60 points in Level 8 or above Level 8 - Not more than 60 points in Level 9 These restrictions will not apply if a horse is competed by another rider of Category C7 or below 16 DRESSAGE RIDER CATEGORIES DRESSAGE RIDER CATEGORIES EXPLAINED Reference Art DR 463.7 A national standard of DRESSAGE rider categories has been implemented. Rider categories have nothing to do with the level or grading points of a horse, but just the points gained in a particular level by the rider ON ANY HORSE AT ANY TIME . Why did Dressage NZ do this? It gives the sport a chance to offer classes defined by rider experience. For example Organisers can offer a Level 1 Test 1.1 ( old name preliminary) class restricted to CN and C1 riders, and then another class, Level 1 Test 1.1 for riders C2 and above , so that an experienced rider doesn’t compete on a lower graded horse against an inexperienced rider on a lower graded horse. This does not mean that experienced riders can never bring out their young horses at Level 1. It does mean that more experienced riders will not be able to enter classes offered to a lower category of riders Dressage Rider Categories Category N (CN) Newcomers. For riders who have never earned grading points at any Level Category 1 (C1) For riders who have never earned grading points at any level above Level 1 Category 2 (C2) For riders who have never earned grading points at any level above Level 2 and riders who have ridden at ESNZ Novice Horse Trials Category 3 (C3) For riders who have never earned grading points at any level above Level 3 and riders who have ridden at ESNZ Intermediate Horse Trials Category 4 (C4) For riders who have never earned grading points at any level above Level 4 Category 5 (C5) For riders who have never earned grading points at any level above Level 5 and riders who have ridden at ESNZ Advanced Horse Trials Category 6 (C6) For riders who have never earned grading points at any level above Level 6 Category 7 (C7) For riders who have never earned grading points at any level above Level 7 Category 8 (C8) For riders who have never earned grading points at any level above Level 8 Category 9 Category M (C9) For riders who have earned grading points at Level 9 (CM) Masters. For Riders 55yrs & over (age from the beginning of the calendar year that the rider turns 55) 17 BEFORE YOUR EVENT GUIDELINES Horse /Pony Minimum Age to Compete Ref DR Art 462.3 The official date of birth for all horses & ponies is 1 st August (Sth Hemisphere) & 1st January Nth Hemisphere. Horses or ponies must be at least 3 years of age as at that official DOB before they are permitted to compete. Eg A Sth Hemisphere Horse born in January 2014 has an official DOB of 1 August 2013 Horse Rider Minimum Age to Compete Ref DR Art 463.2 A Rider may compete on a horse (over 148cm) from the beginning of the calendar year in which they turn 12yrs Pony Rider Minimum Age to Compete Ref DR Art 463.6 There is no minimum age restriction for a pony rider. Pony Rider Maximum Age to Compete – 16yrs Ref DR Art 463.6 Competitors turning 16 on or after 1 August may continue to take part in competitions and championships for pony riders up to and including 31 July in the following calendar year. Adults on Ponies Ref DR Art 463.6 Riders over the maximum age to be eligible to ride in pony competitions may ride ponies in open competition, but not in competitions restricted to ponies and pony riders. Rider Categories Ref DR Art 463 & Year Book P17 Competitions / Series may be restricted to specific categories of riders See Year Book from page 38 for SERIES If you want to check the number of points a rider horse / pony has go to www.nzequestrian.co.nz / what’s new rider profile or horse profile Horse /Pony Eligibility Ref DR Art 460 & Year Book P16 When entering an event make sure the horse has not won more than 30 grading points in the level above that of the competition you are entering – see Year Book page 16 for definition of levels. If you want to check the number of points a horse / pony has go to www.nzequestrian.co.nz / what’s new /horse profile. Where points have to be entered manually by ESNZ, recent events may not yet show up Downgrading of Horses & Ponies Ref DR Art 464 Horses or Ponies may be downgraded, following an application to the Dressage NZ on the prescribed form together with any due fee. It may be downgraded to the highest level at which the applicant rider has competed, but not below Level 2. Once registered as downgraded the horse/pony will not be allowed to compete at all in Island, National Championship event, or other event /series/class specified by DNZ, for twelve months regardless of points gained or level ridden. This applies regardless of ownership or any rider. Only the approved rider may compete the horse at the downgraded level. If the horse/pony is competed by any other rider, the horse/pony automatically reverts to having its original points and the downgraded status is revoked . Before a new rider can compete on the horse/pony at any level lower than its original grade, the process of downgrading must recommence. 18 AT YOUR EVENT GUIDELINES Horse and Pony Identification Numbers DR Art 478.14 These MUST be worn at all times whilst exercising and competing at Events run under ESNZ rules for Dressage. Numbers must be worn either attached to the bridle on the side of the face below the ear, or, attached to the lower rear corner of the saddle cloth. Stallions – ESNZ GR’s A stallion must wear a tag with a red “S” on white background on each side of the bridle or head collar at all times when on the grounds. A stallion needs to have both the rider and a handler wearing approved red and armbands or sash can be removed just prior to the horse going around the arena prior to the test. Refer also to ESNZ Web Site & General Regs for complete Stallion Handling Rules & Guidelines Use of Arena – Ref DR Art 473 Do not use an arena to work in unless specifically advised by the OC . Prohibited Schooling - Ref DR Art 474 Do not allow your horse to be ridden (other than walked on a long rein) by any other rider. A horse can be ridden in a different discipline (exception para–equestrian dressage) by another rider at the same event eg A & P Show but this must not be used as an opportunity for prohibited schooling Whips : Ref DR Art 479.1 A whip may be carried in any test except “the FEI tests” at the NZ Dressage Championships and the HOY Show. When a whip is permitted to be used, the use of one whip with a total maximum length of 120cm (including flapper) for horses, and 100cm (including flapper) for ponies may be used. Ref DR Art 479.3 Do not allow anyone to use a whip from the ground to train the horse whether a rider is mounted or not. Lunging the horse must be without the rider and a lunge whip can be used. Ref ESNZ GR 174.7 Any over-use or mis-use of whip or spur may result in involvement from a steward or official and may be penalised up to and including elimination, and or an official warning which is recorded at national office (a yellow card). Lunging - Ref DR Art 478.11 When lunging, single direct side reins, or double sliding side reins (triangle) are permitted Lungeing is allowed with one lunge line only. Note it is not allowed to ride a horse or pony in single direct side reins or double sliding ( triangle reins) 19 Warm Up Arena Etiquette Sometimes, surviving the warm up arena can be more difficult than getting through your test! l Busy periods require “arena etiquette” to ensure everyone has a safe, stress-free warm up. Here are some guidelines to keep in mind next time you find yourself in the warm up arena. LOOK UP ! Many riders are so focused on their own horse – watching their neck and head – they forget to look around. Awareness of other horses and riders around you is crucial if you want to avoid accidents (or the odd word of abuse!). Does your horse need brake lights? Don’t stop suddenly without being aware of who is behind you. If you need to stop to adjust equipment or dismount, move to the centre of the warm up arena or exit the warm up arena. If you do accidentally happen to cut someone off or force them to halt, quick “sorry!” is polite. LUNGING Try to stay as far as possible from other horses if you’re lunging. Keep to the outskirts of the warm up area, or the designated lunging area if one exists. COACHING/LESSONS If a coach is warming you up, make sure they are standing on the edge of the area, not in the middle. Make sure your coach is discrete! Shouting across the arena may provide others with a free lesson, but they may not appreciate it at the time! KEEP YOUR VOICE DOWN! Remember that the sounds you may make (clicking, growling or whatever!) may help your horse, but may not help another rider whose horse may not react the same way. LEFT SHOULDER TO LEFT SHOULDER When you and another rider are approaching head on, stay on the “right side of the road”, with your left shoulder toward the approaching rider’s left shoulder. If you’re walking or doing slow work, keep to the inside track/centre of the arena. KEEPING A DISTANCE In a busy warm up arena, it’s difficult to do, but try to avoid riding too close to another horse. Particularly when passing from behind; the horse you are passing may feel threatened and decide to kick or panic and run off. Many horses get upset when another horse crowds its space. Just use your common sense – don’t ride up another horse’s rear end don’t pass too close – we’re not playing dodgem cars! MISBEHAVING HORSES If your horse is having “behavioural problems”, please move to the edge of the arena so as not to upset other horses. Likewise, if you see another horse misbehaving, stay away and if you have to ride near it, do so quietly. If a rider falls off or there is a loose horse, you should halt until the situation is under control. A horse may be requested to leave the warm up area by a steward if it is considered it’s behaviour is disruptive to other combinations. RIDE IN YOUR DESIGNATED WARM UP AREA IF THERE IS ONE Check if the show has designated any particular area for your level and or for lunging 20 BE CONSIDERATE OF OTHERS AT ALL TIMES Everyone has equal right in the warm up area. FEI and junior riders alike. Always give way if a collision is likely – even if you’re in the “right”. Everyone has special “needs” so please bear the following in mind Juniors and beginners – less experienced, may not have much control over there mount, may be intimidated by other riders. Be aware they may unknowingly get in the way, please show some tolerance. Young/green horses – inexperienced, easily upset by other horses. Ride quietly around them and keep your distance. FEI riders - lower level riders must be aware of an upper level rider who is practicing a movement – they are expected to have more precision and their movements are more complicated. Let them complete the movement by giving them a little extra space. Lateral work always has right of way. NO GALLOPING ! Above all, use your common sense and make it a safe environment for everyone to enjoy. SADDLERY – BITS - BRIDLES Ref DR Art 478.9 Saddlery that is not permitted to be used on the grounds at any time are Bit guards, any kind of gadgets (such as bearing, side, running or balancing reins etc), any form of blinkers including hoods & shadow blinds. A dropped noseband or grackle may not be used with double bridle. EAR PLUGS are NOT permitted except prizegiving ceremonies. EAR COVERS are permitted in TRAINING & COMPETITION These should be discreetly coloured and must not cover the horse’s eyes If Ear Covers are worn stewards will check for ear plugs these at the completion of the test. NOSE NETS May be used in Training & Competition but must be discreet and must not cover the horse’s mouth ** SADDLE COVERS are only permitted in extreme wet weather conditions and only when the TD and/or OC have also given permission for riders to wear rain coats Decorations & False Tails Ref DR Art 478.10 Any decoration of the horse with extravagant things, such as ribbons or flowers etc, in the tail, etc is not allowed. Normal plaiting of the horses mane and tail, however, is allowed. False tails may not contain any metal parts. SADDLES Ref DR Art 478.1 Saddles must be worn and be plain (dressage, show, side saddle, GP or jumping saddle) and must be brown, black, grey or navy. Treeless saddles are permitted but must look similar to the above plain saddles. Western style, traditional Iberian or Arabian (with raised pommel and/or cantle) or brightly coloured saddles are not permitted. Stirrup leathers and irons are compulsory and must be attached to the saddle and used in the conventional way. The rider’s boots must not be fixed to the stirrup iron by mechanical means unless a special dispensation is granted by Dressage, or a rider’s para classification permits this. If fixed without dispensation elimination will result. 21 No seat savers are allowed, except with special dispensation from Dressage NZ. Bridles, Bits, Nosebands & Nose Nets Ref DR Art 478.1.1 An ordinary snaffle or simple double bridle as laid down in the test. Bridles must be predominantly black, brown, grey or navy and may not be decorated with tassels or any additions to the normal configuration. Discreet padding of the bridle at the poll or noseband is permitted. Padding of the cheek pieces is not allowed and will result in elimination. The Micklem bridle is permitted and must be used with a permitted bit and without bit clips. ** NEW 2014 : Art 478 BRIDLES, NOSE NETS, EAR COVERS & EAR PLUGS 2. Levels 0 - 4 An ordinary snaffle bridle. **Levels 5 - 9 All tests incl FEI tests: - An ordinary snaffle or simple double bridle. EXCEPT that NZ Dressage Selectors MAY require a horse/pony (s) to be ridden in an FEI test under NZ rules for dressage in a simple double bridle where the FEI test would require this if the test was ridden under FEI rules for dressage. When a horse/pony is to compete in a test that allows only a snaffle bridle to be used, a double bridle is not allowed to be used in the warm up for that test. BITS Ref DR Art 478 Dressage NZ does not approve “brands” of bits, but “types” of bits. If your “type” of bit is not shown in the following diagrams, then it is not permitted. If you think it may have been approved since the publication of this guideline, please check with Dressage [email protected] Provided the mouthpiece is smooth, the permitted snaffle bits are shown in the captions and plates. Snaffle or bridoon and curb must be made of metal or rigid plastic and may be covered with rubber (wrapping of bits with any kind of material and flexible rubber bits are not permitted). The lever arm of the curb bit is limited to 10cm (length below the mouthpiece). If the curb has a sliding mouthpiece, the lever arm of the curb bit below the mouthpiece should not measure more than 10cm when the mouthpiece is at the uppermost position. Minimum diameter of mouthpiece to be 12mm for curb bit and 10mm for bridoon bit. PERMITTED SNAFFLE BITS Ref DR Art 478. Note A Dr Bristol bit ie where the link plate is long, flat and set at an angle to the tongue is not classed as an ordinary double jointed snaffle and is not allowed. 1. Loose ring snaffle 2 a,b,c. Snaffle with jointed mouthpiece where middle piece should be rounded 22 3. Egg-butt snaffle 4. Racing snaffle D-ring 5. Egg-butt snaffle with cheeks 6. Loose ring snaffle with cheeks (Fulmer) 7. Snaffle with upper cheeks only 8. Hanging cheek snaffle 9. Straight bar snaffle. Permitted also with mullen mouth and with eggbutt rings. 10 & 11 Snaffle with rotating mouthpiece 11. Snaffle with rotating middle piece 12. Rotary bit with rotating middle piece 13. Rotary bit with rotating middle piece & looped rings 23 VARIOUS DOUBLE BRIDLE BITS Bridoons 1. Loose ring bridoon bit 2 a,b,c Bridoon bit with jointed mouthpiece where the middle piece should be rounded. Eggbutt sides also allowed. 2 d Bridoon bit with rotating middle piece 2 e Bridoon Rotary bit with rotating middle piece 2f bridoon rotary bit with rotating middle piece and looped rings 3. Egg-butt bridoon bit 4. Bridoon bit with hanging cheeks Curbs 5. Half-moon curb bits 6 &7 Curb bit with straight cheeks and port 24 8. Curb bit with port and sliding mouthpiece (Weymouth) A curb bit with rotating lever arm is also allowed 9. Variation of bits No 6, 7 & 8 10. Curb bit with S-curved cheeks 11. Curb chain (metal or leather or a combination) 12. Lip strap 13. Leather cover for curb chain 14. Rubber cover for curb chain PERMITTED NOSEBANDS Ref DR Art 478.8.1 No noseband may ever be so tightly fitted that it will harm the horse 1 Dropped noseband 2. Cavesson noseband 3. Flash noseband The Micklem bridle must be used with a permitted bit and without bit clips 4. Crossed noseband Mexican noseband 5. Micklem bridle 6. St Zaum Poll Relief Bridle (i & ii) Permitted type of nose net 25 APPROVED SAFETY EQUIPMENT - Ref DR Art 478.13 A short strap fastened to "D" rings on the pommel of a saddle (commonly referred to as a "Monkey Strap") is approved for use as a safety device for riders at competitions. Stirrup irons of the type commonly referred to as "Toe Stoppers" are approved for use as a safety device for riders at competitions. Neck straps are approved as a safety device for riders use at competitions at Levels Intro, 1 & 2. (A single plain strap fitted in one loop around the horse’s neck). Riders are permitted to wear body protectors at all levels RIDER DRESS CODE - Ref DR Art 480 Note: Riders should be aware when riding under FEI rules there are a number of differences between DNZ and FEI rules, please check FEI dress rules carefully. Refer DR Art 480 for definition of a “dark” coloured coat and permitted contrasting trims & colours on coat lapel and collars. Contrasting pocket flaps are not permitted In the competition arena There are regulations for the dress of the rider. These are more relaxed for non graded & training classes, eg jackets are optional, chapettes may be allowed, pony club dress is allowed, an approved safety standards hat & harness is mandatory, and the event OC should give details of what they allow on their schedule. Graded competitions Uniform dress (military, police etc) is allowed, with permission to the rider from the service concerned, from Level 5 and above. ESNZ and DR safety helmet rules will apply, uniform caps/hats may only be worn by riders 18 years and over from level 5 and above. HATS Top Hats, Bowler Hats or Uniform hats may be worn in competitions at Level 5 and above by riders 18 years and older). 18 years is defined as the beginning of the calendar year in which the rider turns 18 Top Hats or Bowler Hats must be black, dark blue, or the same dark colour as the jacket. They should be plain with only minor decoration such as a plain ribbon band round the crown of a top hat or bowler back. (Ribbon the same colour as the hat) Top Hats and Bowler Hats may only be worn in competitions at Level 5 and above. Top hats or bowler hats may be worn in the competition which includes the final warm up and presentation. Safety Helmets ** All Riders under 18yrs must wear a safety helmet 18 years is defined as the beginning of the calendar year in which the rider turns 18 Safety helmets must be predominantly black, dark blue or same dark colour as the jacket, modest two tone colouring, panelling or crystal detailing is allowed. Helmets must be properly fitted, securely fastened, and correctly maintained. A safety helmet MUST be worn at all times when mounted on the Event grounds (except as for top hats & bowler hats as above) and it must comply with one of the following standardsPAS 015 (British Standard) | ASTM F1163 (American Standard) BSEN 1384 (joint British/European Standard) | EN 1384 (European Standard) AS/NZS 3838 (joint Australia/New Zealand Standard) 26 DRESS CODE for graded competitions up to & incl Level 5 The following is compulsory Short Jacket Black, dark*, or tweed, (tweed should not be brightly coloured or have loud patterns). Stock /Tie White or off white or may be the same colour as the jacket. If same colour as the jacket must be the same “hue” but can be paler. ESNZ tie is allowed. Stocks or ties may include a stripe, pattern or piping of ONE additional colour. Level 5 and below may wear a shirt with choker style collar, collar to be white, off white or same colour “hue,” but can be paler than the jacket. Shirt Choker style collar, or shirt with tie. If permission is given to ride without jackets due to weather conditions, then a white, off-white or pale coloured shirt, with long or short sleeves must be worn (sleeveless not permitted). Stripes or checks of one additional pale colour are allowed. An appropriately pinned down stock, tie or choker collar must be worn. ** Breeches or Jodhpurs White, off-white / beige / banana or pale grey If “full seat” style breeches or jodhpurs are worn, dark colours black, brown or grey are allowed in the “full seat”. Boots & Gaiters Jodhpur boots or Riding boots (leather or rubber) Black or same dark colour as the coat. May have discreet manufacturers logo studs or modest crystal detailing. If gaiters are worn they should be of the same leather and colour as the jodhpur boots & must be leather look on the outside Suede chapettes are not allowed. At Training (TE) & Local Events (LE) long boots, OR boots & gaiters may be worn up to and including Level 9. At Regional (RE) and National Events (NCH) boots & gaiters may be worn up to and including Level 5 Gloves Optional up to Level 5. If worn, must be white, off white, or the same colour as jacket For competitions of Level 6 and above Short Jacket or Tail Coat Black or dark* Breeches White, off white (or beige with short coat only) Boots Black or same dark colour as the coat Boots are compulsory at Levels 6 - 9 at RE & NCH Boots and Gaiters. Gaiters may be worn at levels 6-9 at Training (TE) and Local Events (LE). Boots/Gaiters specifications as for Level 5 above Hat NZ safety standards approved safety hat with harness (see page 40 for standards), or top hat or bowler hat Stocks/TiesWhite or off white or may be the same colour as the jacket. Specifications as for Level 5 above Gloves Compulsory. White, off white or dark coloured Side Saddle Riders It is permissible to ride aside in competitions run under ESNZ rules for dressage. Riders should note that ESNZ rules for dressage including dress rules, helmets etc apply to aside riders.Except that- Aside riders may wear an apron which should be the same colour as the jacket, dark breeches/jodphurs as under side saddle dress rules are allowed. 27 SPURS Ref DR Art 480.5 Spurs are not compulsory in any competition run under ESNZ / Dressage NZ Rules but riders competing under FEI rules should check the rule for the appropriate level. Spurs must be made of metal. The shank must be either curved or straight pointing directly back from the centre of the spur when on the rider’s boot. Any spur that has a curved shank must be worn with the curve down. Exception Goose or swan neck spurs. (Diagram 1) The arms of the spur must be smooth. If rowels are used they must be free to rotate. Metal spurs with round hard plastic knobs are allowed (“impuls spur”). “Dummy” spurs with no shanks are allowed. Spurs of the type shown below (Diagram 2) are allowed, as long as the rowel is blunt/smooth. Fixed rowels and sharp edges on spurs are not allowed. 1. Goose neck 4. Impuls spur 2 & 3 Blunt or smooth daisy rowel 5 & 6 Dummy spur with or without shank Integrated spur (attached directly to the boot) is permitted, but the specifications for the shank as per DNZ rules (ART 480.5) apply. SALUTING Ref DR Art 477 All riders must take the reins (and whip if carried) in the same hand. The head should be bowed while the other arm is held straight down to the side. Male riders may if they wish, remove their hat in the traditional manner PENALTY POINTS & ELIMINATION EXPLANATION ART 451 – Errors of Course and Test If the rider turns the wrong way, forgets where they are going etc it is a “course error” and marked accordingly. If they make an “error of the test” – rise instead of sit, do not hold the reins and whip in one hand at the salute etc then it is marked exactly the same – a “course error”. The course error box at the bottom of the sheet will be ticked in the same way as for an actual deviation of the course. In fairness to riders it is suggested the bell should be rung for any course error to give them the chance not to repeat the fault should they be likely to do so, for example at the initial halt and salute. If the rider rises when they should be sitting at the trot, the bell SHOULD be rung, a course error given, and the rider should then perform the movement again for a mark as in a normal deviation of course error. However, ART 451 says a Judge may decide when a rider makes an “error of test”, for example transition/pirouette eg at V instead of K, not to ring the bell, BUT the rider will still incur a “course error”. In that example the rider will get the course error, but the original movement can be fairly marked as the transition/pirouette etc can be marked as if it was in the correct place. If the bell has not been rung but a course error penalty has been given and the rider makes the same mistake when the same movement is repeated on the opposite rein, then they cannot be given another “course error”. Of course in this situation if the bell has been rung the first time, then the rider WILL incur another course error. 28 INCORRECT SADDLERY Bit guards, martingale, bearing side or running reins, boots, bandages, blinkers – USED IN TEST Bits Not permitted type Bridle Not permitted type Incorrect colour, decorated Bridle indiscreet padding Bridle Padded cheek pieces Commercial logo on No sponsorship agreement saddle cloth Used at Level 4 or below in Double Bridle warm up or in test Used in competition. Ear Plugs (Permitted at Prize giving only) Fly Fringe Used Horse Decoration eg Glitter / Flowers Neck Strap Used in Test Above Level 2 Noseband Incorrect for Bridle Used Saddle Incorrect Colour Saddle Wrong style Saddle Covers No Dispensation Seat Savers Stirrups Boots fixed to stirrups Stirrups & Leathers None Tongue Restraint Used INCORRECT DRESS incl Whips & Spurs Incorrect colour or non BOOTS/GAITERS permitted decoration BREECHES & Incorrect colour, patterned JOPDPHURS GAITERS Not matching boots Not worn at Level 6 or above, GLOVES Incorrect colour HATS No hat, incorrect hat for Level Persistent wearing of incorrect HATS hat or refusing to wear correct level safety hat Incorrect colour / non-permitted HATS detailing, decoration, panelling JACKET Not worn, incorrect colour, type Incorrect colour or sleeveless SHIRT with no jacket Excessive use / not approved SPURS type or not metal, or worn upside down Not worn at Level 6 or above, STOCKS /TIES Incorrect colour Incorrect colour, patterned, not WAISTCOAT same colour as jacket collar contrast Excessive use, carrying whip in arena when competition rules WHIPS does not permit, carrying more than one whip DR Art 479 Carrying a whip around the outside of the arena when WHIPS competition rules does not permit a whip DR Art 479 Elimination Elimination Elimination 2 point penalty Elimination Elimination Elimination Elimination Elimination Elimination 2 point penalty Elimination 2 point penalty Elimination Elimination Elimination Elimination Elimination 2 point penalty 2 point penalty 2 point penalty 2 point penalty Elimination Disqualified from all further classes on the day 2 point penalty 2 point penalty 2 point penalty Elimination 2 point penalty 2 point penalty Elimination 4 penalty points per judge deducted 29 OTHER PENALTIES Commanding Having a test commanded (called) when this is not permitted DR Art 481 Course Error ( First) per Judge Course Error (Second) per Judge Course Error (Third) Ref DR Art 451 Dismounting Rider dismounting for reason unacceptable to the judge or falling from the horse in a test. Ref DR Art 451.7 & 7.1 Earphones Riding the test with earphones (these are only permitted when warming up) Ref DR Art 480.6 Entering arena when not competing or failing to enter more than 60 secs after signal to start (at discretion of judge) Entering arena before signal or failing to enter after 45 secs (at discretion of judge) Note Rider must enter within 20 seconds of start of the music in freestyle tests DR Art 471.2.1 Exceeding Time Allowed in F/Style Fall of horse and /or rider Lameness If the judges consider the horse is lame in the test Ref DR Art 455 Leaves Arena Horse places all 4 feet outside arena where surround is continuous Leaves Arena Horse places all 4 feet outside arena where surround is intermittent or marked by a line Resistance The horse refuses to continue for 20 seconds consecutively in a test Ref DR Art 451.9 Unauthorised assistance from Commander and /or outside assistance Ref DR Art 452.5 Voice – Use of ( eg clicking ) Ref DR Art 453 Elimination 2 point penalty 4 point penalty Elimination Elimination Elimination Elimination 2 point penalty or 0.05% in F/style 2 point penalty per judge from Artistic mark Immediate Retirement Elimination Elimination Elimination at Judges Discretion Elimination Elimination 2 point penalty per movement Note: These tables of penalties are intended as a guideline for riders and judges only and do not cover every eventuality for non-compliance with the rules. Refer to Dressage Rule Book or ESNZ General Regulations for more details re these penalties and any not included in these tables. After the Competition Protests Ref : ESNZ GR’s If a competitor has any queries or protests about the classification or queries about other incidents at the event they should approach an official of the OC as soon as possible. Protests re the classification or other irregularities in the competition must be made within 30 minutes of the result of the competition (class) being posted (official announcement of results). Guidance may be given for procedure with the protest. A protest against a mark in the test will not be accepted and marks cannot be altered Judges can be approached for a friendly discussion by arrangement. Prize Giving Ref DR Art 485.2 If a competitor has won a prize they are expected to attend the prize giving as detailed by the OC. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of the prize money or prize. Eligiblity: If you are found to be ineligible for a class you have entered and have won prize money/prizes, you will requested to return this, and grading and series points won will be deducted. This applies if your horse registration or rider membership was found to be non-current. 30 DRESSAGE NZ CONFERENCE & ANNUAL AWARDS 2015 Dressage NZ hosts an Annual Conference and Awards Dinner. The conference votes on remits submitted by areas and individuals. This is an important aspect of the sport’s progress and looks to the future. The Awards Dinner is a celebration of the years achievements. The next Conference & Awards Dinner will be hosted by Dressage Bay of Plenty @ Rotorua 27/28 June 2015 The Kaye Fissenden Memorial Trophy This trophy is awarded for an outstanding contribution to Dressage NZ, annually at the discretion of the Dressage NZ Board 2014 Winner – Christine Hartstone – Waikato The Karmargen Sportsmanship Award The Windsor Lad Trophy This award is offered to encourage all levels of riders to Play Fair, to honour the FEI Code of Conduct and responsibilities to fellow competitors, judges, officials, OC’s, sponsors, spectators, owners, media and the sport at large Generously sponsored by Karen & Peter Trotter, the winner receives The Windsor Lad Trophy plus $500 Training Grant 2014 Winner – No Nominations Individual Members and Area Groups are invited to nominate competitors, officials and volunteers for these prestigious awards by 1 April 2015 Area Sportsmanship Awards will be made in 2015. Nomination forms will be on the website. Help Dressage NZ recognise these individuals n our sport The St Georges Trophy The “Friends of Dressage” have donated a beautiful bronze trophy to recognise achievement by first year advanced riders 2014 Winner – Catherine West & Anarocz – Taranaki Eligible riders must not have previously competed at Prix St Georges level or above at Regional qualifying shows designated “RE” or “R” Eligible Scores will be earned at RE, ICH, NCH, HOY Events First year advanced riders must nominate 3 scores from ADV Level 6/7 Classes at RE, ICH, YRCH, NCH, HOY. Qualifying Tests FEI PSG & Int I, 6B, 7A, 7B, CDIY Team or YR Individual Test The total score must be nominated in % to three decimal placings and be verified either by copies of the test sheets or official results of the classes The highest average % of three classes to be classified as the winner. If there is a tie, then the highest average of the best two scores will win. 31 NATIONAL EVENTS 2014 / 2015 November 2014 Prydes’ Easifeed NZ Section FEI World Dressage Challenge Saturday 8th – Monday 10th Nov – Taupo NEC Trot Up 8th, Competition 9th, Clinic 10th. Nominations close 16th Sept. Selected combinations only Spectators welcome. Free admission all days. Contact [email protected] North Island Dressage Championships 29th Nov/1 Dec 2014 Hosted by Dressage Waikato Contact Event Co-ordinator Michelle Paterson Mob 0274 949 721 Email [email protected] www.dressagewaikato.co.nz South Island Dressage Championships 29/31 Jan 2015 Hosted by Dressage Canterbury at McLeans Is Contact Event Manager Andrew Bruce Mob 021 758 020 Email: [email protected] Includes National Challenge Finals Levels 1-8, SI National Challenge Accumulators levels 1- 9, SI Zilco Dressage to Music Leaderboard Finals & Pryde’s Easifeed SI Young Rider Hi-Points Series Finals North Island & South Island Championships Balloting & Qualifying Should balloting be necessary in any grade, the Organising Committee reserves the right to ballot based on the following criteria: Horses must have gained the following scores in graded competitions at LE, RE or Nat Events since 1 Aug 2013. No Musical Freestyle scores. 1. Level s 1 – 4: Horses with at least one score 65% or over (since 1 August 2013) at the Level in which they are entered on at least one occasion will be automatically accepted 2. Levels 2 - 4. Horses with at least one score 70% or over (since 1 August 2013) at one Level Below in which are they are entered will be automatically accepted 3. Levels 5-9: Horses with at least one score of 58% or over in a graded competition in the Level entered since 1 Aug 2103 4. If the maximum number of places available is not reached combinations will be accepted in order of their highest % scored in the Level in which they are entered (excluding Musical scores). January 2015: One Journey = Two Pony & Young Rider Events Classes up to for riders up to 25yrs plus Senior Grand Prix . 14/15 Jan followed by NI Pony Club Dressage Championships 17/18 Jan Egmont A & P Showgrounds Hawera Hosted by Dressage NZ supported by Dressage Taranaki All levels up to Grand Prix plus Dressage Equitation Championships, and including non-graded section. No prior qualification required. www.facebook.com/NZ Pony & Young Rider Dressage Championships 32 BATES NZ DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS 5 -7 March 2015 | Manfeild Park - Feilding Featuring CDI3* and CDIY FEI International Event Bates All Grade Championships, National Challenge Final Level 9 & NI Challenge Finals Levels 1-8. NI Challenge Accumulator Finals, Elite Equine Young Dressage Horse Championship and Amateur Rider Championships, Masters Championships Bates Saddles Easi-Change Fit Solution Demo Dressage Musical Spectacular Sat 7th March Doors open 4pm Bar & Food on site. Tickets from www.ticketdirect.co.nz Limited door sales For all enquiries including trade and marketing opportunities or if you would like to be a Valued Event Volunteer contact Celine Filbee - Event Manager 0274 540 591 or [email protected] Entries Close 29 January 2015 Qualification Period 1 Jan 2014 – 15 February 2015. Riders who intend to qualify at NHB, NTHLD or TKI MUST still enter by 29 Jan. No entries accepted after 29 Jan No Musical scores count as qualifying scores Open Championships: Any category of rider. No limit on grading points of horse Open Championships L1 & L2: One total score 65% at RE, ICH, NCH or HoY Open Championships: L3: One total score 63% at RE, ICH, NCH or HoY Amateur Championships Levels 1-3: One total score 63% at LE, RE, ICH, NCH or HoY. Horses with less than 200 grading points in grade entered. Riders C5 and below Open Championships: Level 4 = 60%, Levels 5 -9 58% One score at RE, ICH, NCH or HOY Proof of qualification is the responsibility of PR (person responsible) or competitor. The OC reserves the right to ballot in all levels if excessive entries are received Challenge Finals: No prior qualification, but if excessive entries are received in any level, priority will be given to horses who have gained the following %: Levels 1-3: 63% Level 4 60%, Levels 5-9: 58% in a Challenge class at a REGIONAL or ICH event since 1 Sept 2014 Elite Equine Young Dressage Horse Championship No prior qualification See page 41 YDH Rules & Tests for details www.batessaddles.com 33 17 - 22 MARCH 2015 NI ZILCO MUSICAL LEADERBOARD FINALS CDI*** & CDIY Refer to www.hoy.co.nz Dressage Schedule New Qualifications for 2015 Entries close Feb 5th 2015 but horses who qualify after this date will have their entries accepted subject to provisional entries / payments having been made by the closing date Check HOY 2015 Dressage Conditions for full conditions www.hoy.co.nz .Dressage Qualification Scores for 2015 Horse of the Year HoY OC reserves the right to ballot in the of case excessive entries being received. Horse Qualifying scores must be earned from 1 September 2104 at Regional Events (RE) or Island Championships (ICH) Scores from Local Events (LE) will not be accepted as qualifying scores All qualifying scores are final overall scores, not just from one judge on the class where there are two or more judges Qualification for Title classes: Level 1 HoY Title classes: 63% overall score from an RE, ICH, YRCH. Level 2 - Advanced (L6/7) HoY Title Classes Qualify in a Zilco qualifier at RE,ICH,YRCH with a score gained as follows: Level 2: 65% in a ZQ, Levels 3&4: 63% in a ZQ, Levels 5 & ADV; 60% in a ZQ . Qualification for Non-Title Classes Level 1: 63% overall score from an RE, ICH, YRCH. Level 2: 65% in a Level 2 graded test at an RE, ICH, YRCH or in a Zilco qualifier Levels 3 & 4: 63% in a graded Level 3 or 4 test as appropriate to level entered or a Zilco qualifier at RE, ICH, YRCH CDIY: 1 x 60% score in an FEI PSG/YR, Int I or Test 6.4 at an RE,YRCH or ICH Level 8: 1 x 58% score in a level 8 or 9 Test (Not FS) RE or ICH Grand Prix: 1 x 58% score in GP or GPS at an (Not FS) RE or ICH PONY QUALIFICATION, PONY RIDER ELIGIBILITY & TITLE CLASSIFICATION Pony riders s turning 16yrs on or after 1 August 2014 may take part in pony classes at 2015 HOY Ponies do not need to qualify in a Musical Freestyle. Ponies ridden by pony riders are NOT permitted to enter ANY horse class. Level 1 & 2 Ponies All Ponies entering L 1 or L 2 pony classes must have gained 60% or more in a graded ESNZ competition since 1 August 2104 at the level they are entering Level 3 & above The Dressage Pony of the Year Title will be open to ponies that have gained 60% or more in a Level 3 or above graded competition since 1 August 2014. The Dressage Pony of the Year Title is run under Dressage NZ Article 465 Special Conditions. Ponies with more than 30 Level 4 points or above are eligible. All ponies entered compete on equal terms. The title will be decided on the accumulated result of both the POY title class & the Pony HoY Musical freestyle. Riders must compete in both classes. 34 ZILCO Dressage to Music LEADERBOARDS The competition comprises two Leaderboards The NI Leaderboard completes at the HOYS The SI Leaderboard completes at the SICH The Leaderboard points are gained at regional area qualifying shows and Island championships. Points are allocated at regional events as follows 1st - 8pts; 2nd - 6pts; 3rd - 4pts; 4th –2pts. Points x 1.5 will be gained at the Sth & Nth Is Champs 12, 9, 6, 3 Points at HOYS to 8th place 1st =16, 2nd =14,12 etc to 2 points for 8th Leaderboard points are attributed to the island Leaderboard in which they are earned regardless of the origin of the horse or rider (NI or SI) Scores less than the qualifying score & placed 1st –4th earn 1pt Level 2=63%, Levels 3/4=60% Levels 5, 6/7= 57%, Level 8/9=55% ELIGIBILITY Horses/ponies may start in only one level at each event. Points attributed to combination (not the horse) . Horses/ponies downgraded as schoolmasters are eligible to compete in the qualifiers and gain Accumulator points BUT MAY NOT COMPETE IN FINALS AT HOY, within twelve months of the downgrade being approved. HOY Qualifying classes for LEVELS 2,3,4,5,6/7 Level 8 & 9 Leaderboard points only. No qualification for HOY Qualifying events shows are designated “Z” in the Dressage Calendar 2014/15. In the event of equal Leaderboard placings the highest placed combination in the final event wins. Leaderboard place getters in each level in each Island will receive 1st $350.00 voucher 3rd $150.00 voucher 2nd $200.00 voucher 4th $100.00 voucher Prize vouchers redeemable at any Saddlery who stocks Zilco products. PLUS ! The Zilco 'Exclusive Presentation Rug' to each Island Leaderboard Winner from Level 2 through to Grand Prix AND AGAIN FOR 2014/15 ZILCO NATIONAL LEADERBOARD HI - POINTS PRIZE AWARDED TO MOST POINTS GAINED OVERALL A ZILCO RUG of CHOICE & ZILCO ROSETTE 35 NATIONAL CHALLENGES & ACCUMULATORS ISLAND CHALLENGE ACCUMULATORS The four top points scorers in qualifying NI & SI regional qualifying competitions IN EACH ISLAND win sponsors sashes presented at the BATES NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Manfeild Park 5 -7 Mar & SICH at McLeans Is 29 - 31 January 1. 2. There will be separate North Island & South Island Accumulators. The SRS GP National Final and NI Finals L1-8 will be held at the National Championships. National Finals L1 -8 , and the SRS GP Island Final at the SICH 3. Points from Island & National Finals will be included in respective Island Accumulators with a 1.5 co-efficient 4. Combinations may earn points in both island accumulators by competing in both islands 5. A horse may qualify for the National Final in either Island but will only accumulate points in the island separate island accumulators ie Horses will not carry points forward to the NI Accumulator from the SI Accumulator. 6. The accumulator winners in each island will win sponsors presentation rugs, 1st – 4th win sashes at the 2015 South Island & NZ Championships 7. Points will be allocated per qualifier 1st – 4th 8,6,4,2 8. Points are allocated to a combination only , not a horse or rider 9. Scores less than the qualifying score if placed 1st – 4th earn 1 pt. 10. In the event of equal placings, the combination with the highest placing in the island final will be the winner. (if there is still a tie, a count back on greatest number of wins, 2nd place etc, then highest average % over best two placings in the qualifiers) CHALLENGE FINALS (Island & National) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 36 ALL QUALIFIERS, ISLAND & NATIONAL FINALS MUST BE RIDDEN FROM MEMORY All qualifiers are listed in the 2014/15 Dressage NZ YEARBOOK Each of the 20 ESNZ Areas are eligible to hold one Regional Qualifying Competition per level. Entries in the competitions denoted as Challenge Qualifier must not be restricted (i.e. cannot be a Championship where entry is by qualification). If entries for Challenge Competitions exceed 30, they may be split into two divisions. However, each division must have a minimum of 15 entries. The Challenge Qualifiers are open to any registered horse/pony under Article 460 (2008) to enter in the Level of their choice. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Horses/Ponies may start in more than one Challenge Qualifier per event if eligible according to Article 460 (Grading of Horses & Ponies) Horses/Ponies downgraded as schoolmasters are eligible to compete in the Qualifiers but will NOT gain Accumulator points, and MAY NOT COMPETE IN ISLAND or NATIONAL FINALS. No prior qualification for national or island finals, but if excessive entries are received in any level, priority will be given to horses who have gained the following %: Levels 1 – 3: 63% Level 4 60%, Levels 5 - 9: 58% in a Challenge class at a REGIONAL or ICH event since 1 Sept 2014 The Finals are run under Special Conditions. Upgraded horses/ponies remain eligible to compete in the Final/s for which they have qualified as in 8. Ie. Must have competed in the lower level challenge qualifier Horses/ponies cannot be ridden more than once in an Island or National Final, but riders may ride more than one horse/pony. The first four placegetters in Regional Qualifiers will be awarded National Sponsor rosettes. There MUST BE NO EQUAL PLACINGS in Regional Qualifiers or Island/National Finals. Invited Foreign competitors may apply for a National Final Wild Card entry. ISLAND FINAL PRIZE MONEY 1st- $100, 2nd- $75, 3rd- $50,4th-$50, 5th$50, 6th-$50 NATIONAL FINAL PRIZE MONEY 1st- $150, 2nd $125, 3rd- $100, 4th $75, 5th $50, 6th $50 Dressage NZ Stable of Stallions Dressage NZ thanks stallion owners for their support of the Bates NZ Dressage Championships & the NZ Pony & Young Rider Championships. Please support the studs who are members of the Stable of Stallions as they support your sport. If you purchase a service to any participating stallion you will receive a $200 discount on the normal rate and the balance of the service fee is generously donated to Dressage NZ by the stud For further details go to www.nzequestrian.org.nz/dressage and follow the link from the Dressage home page or check out photos of the participating stallions on the Dressage NZ Facebook page 37 HORSEVANS Performance Awards The competition runs from 1 AUG 2014 until 31st MAR 2015 Record cards are available by sending SAE (DLE size) to the Sport Manager, or may be downloaded from Dressage resource section on www.nzequestrian.org.nz Full conditions for the competition are printed on the record card. Riders must be annual competitive members of the ESNZ and an area dressage group member. All participating horses must be registered and pay start levies for graded competitions The competition is open to Category CN - C5 riders aged 21yrs and over as at 1 August 2014 (C5 riders have never earned grading points at any level above Level 5) Please refer to card for additional entry conditions SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION 1 2 3 4 For Riders For Riders For Riders For Riders CN – C1 at 1/8/2014 C2 at 1/8/2014 C3 at 1/8/2014 C4 at 1/8/2014 1. Horsevans Rosettes are awarded to section winners in ESNZ areas 2. National prizes (1st – 4th) are awarded in each section. Each section winner receives an HorseVans presentation Rug & Sash 3. 2nd - 4th placegtters receive a HorseVans sash 4. Overall winner receives the Pot Black trophy & Champion sash. 5. Combinations may only receive an award in one section 6. Maximum of 15 starts to count from events on the official DNZ Calendar 7. Separate cards for each horse are to be kept. 8. Downgraded horses are eligible 9. Horsevans Points can be earned in graded competitions only 10. Under 50% - 1 pt | 50 - 55.99% - 2pts | 56 – 59.99% - 3pts 60 - 64.99% - 5pts | 65 - 69.99% - 7pts | 70% + - 10pts 11. In the event of a tie, the highest TOP 5 ave % will be deemed the winner 12. Participants must be members of an area dressage group SPECIAL AWARDS * Newcomer (Rookie Rider) – new ESNZ competitive member since 1/4/2014 * Best Island Score (ie top score in Island which Champion does not reside in) * Amateur Owner Top Score Rider-Trained Horse starting with no (zero) grading points at date of purchase by current owner * ALL CARDS RETURNED HAVE CHANCE FOR LUCKY DRAW PRIZE. CARDS MUST BE RETURNED TO AREA DELEGATES by 10th April 2015 DELEGATES RETURN CARDS TO SPORT MANAGER BY 5pm 20th April 2015. Dressage NZ accepts no responsibility for non-receipt of cards or any received after 5pm on 20th April 2014. Pot Black Trophy 2014 Winner Julie Flintoff Belladonna MH 38 DUNSTAN DRESSAGE BONANZA The Dunstan HorseFeeds Dressage Bonanza is a series designed to encourage new and less experienced riders to participate at regional & island championships against riders of similar experience. Refer to Regional Event schedules for qualifiers. Rider Eligibility At regional events the Dunstan HorseFeeds Qualifier is open to training and competitive members of ESNZ & non-members. At Island Championships, all riders must be ESNZ competitive members All riders must be CN - C2 Category (NEVER TO HAVE GAINED GRADING POINTS at any level above Level 2 on any horse at any time) AND Riders and / or Horses/ponies that have competed at CCI* or CIC *Horse Trials or above are NOT eligible. Horse / Pony Eligibility At regional events the Dunstan HorseFeeds Qualifier is open to all horses/ponies with not more than 30 Level 2 or above grading points. Horses may be unregistered, or ESNZ registered for training or graded competitions. At Island Championships and to qualify for the DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS BONANZA National Prizes, all horses must be ESNZ registered for graded competition and have an Annual Dressage Start. COMPETITION STATUS DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS REGIONAL QUALIFIERS ARE NON-GRADED COMPETITIONS DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS ISLAND CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIERS ARE GRADED COMPETITIONS DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS AT REGIONAL & ISLAND EVENTS DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS rosettes for 1st - 4th place plus a voucher for one bag of Dunstan feed for the winner, redeemable at a local retailer DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS NATIONAL PRIZES (3) 3 x Dunstan Horsefeeds Vouchers (equivalent 4 bags each voucher) plus 3 Dunstan presentation rugs All riders who win a Dunstan Horsefeeds Bonanza class must complete a profile outlining their competition results for the current season, & goals for the future and submit it to Dressage NZ. (Profile templates on the website www.nzequestrian.org.nz/dressage/competition/series The three Dunstan National Bonanza winners will be selected by the Dressage NZ selectors from these profiles. 39 All-In-Flex DRESSAGE MASTERS LEAGUE This competition is designed to promote dressage competition and participation for Masters Riders. The All-In-Flex series provides an opportunity for riders to compete against peers at five different levels at all levels of events and competition regardless whether riders compete locally, regionally or nationally. The competition will be open to riders 50yrs & over as at 1 August 2014 and is run in five main divisions plus special awards Section 1 (Area and National) For CN – C2 Riders at 1st August 2014, on horses graded Level 1 and Level 2 at 1st August 2014 Section 2 (Area and National) For C3 & C4 Riders at 1st August 2014, on horses on graded Level 1 and Level 2 at 1st August 2014 Section 3 (Area and National) For C3 & C4 Riders at 1st August 2014 on horses graded Level 3 and above at 1st August 2014 Section 4 (Area and National) For C5 - C9 Riders at 1st August on horses graded Level 1, 2 & 3 at 1st August 2014 Section 5 (Area and National) For C5 - C9 Riders at 1st August on horses graded Level 4 and above at 1st August 2014 AREA PRIZES: Double ALL-IN-FLEX rosette for the for each section area winner NATIONAL PRIZES To be awarded at THE DRESSAGE NZ ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER An All-in-Flex presentation rugs to be presented to the each section winner at the Dressage NZ Annual Awards dinner Branded Sashes for 1st – 3rd placegetters in each rider category section Branded Sashes for NI & SI Hi-Points Amateur Owner First year member (new ESNZ full competitive member since 1/4/14) Top Guy Award Combo Award highest age horse/rider combined $100 ALL-IN-FLEX voucher prize to each section winner $50 ALL-IN-FLEX voucher prize to each section 2nd placegetter $35 ALL-IN-FLEX voucher prize to each section 3rd placegetter And is there a special CANINE friend in your Masters Stable ? There is a Special All-in-Flex prize for you canine stable mate if nominated on your Masters League Points card – 125g All-in-Flex Canine ! 40 ELITE EQUINE YOUNG DRESSAGE HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP 4, 5, 6 YR OLD HORSES The purpose of the competition is to select the best young horse which is progressing on the correct way of training, with the potential to capably perform at International Dressage level. The Elite Equine National Young Horse Dressage Championship will be held at the Bates National Championships 5 –7 Mar 2015 at Manfeild Park. The South Island Young Horse Dressage Championship will be held at the South Island Championships at McLeans Is 29-31 January 2015 Horse Eligibility Horses Must be ESNZ registered Age For 4,5,6 yr horses only based on the official birth date is Southern Hemisphere born horses - 1st August Northern Hemisphere born horses - 1st January Height Horses must be 148cm or over. Rider Eligibility Riders must be an ESNZ annual competitive member Riders may compete more than one horse in the NI & NZ YDH Championship. Championship Entry Eligibility Conditions 1. No prior performance qualification is required for the National or Island Championship. 2. Proof of age of horse, according to official DOB for all horses as defined under Horse Eligibility conditions, must be included with entries for the Island and National Championship or they will be returned. 3. ESNZ Identification papers will be accepted but MUST BE COMPLETED AND SIGNED BY A VETERINARIAN. TESTS : All available on www.nzequestrian.org.nz/dressage Round 1: (30% of final score) At the Elite Equine NI and National YDH Dressage Championships, the first round qualifying test will be the EA (Equestrian Australia) Commanded tests for 4yr old (State Championships Test), 5yr old & 6yr old EA YDH Commanded tests. The tests will be ridden two horses at a time in a 60x20m arena. 41 Round 2: (30% of final score) The 4, 5 &,6 year old FEI tests will be used except the 6yr old have the option of a simple change or flying change (ridden individually) Round 3 Independent Rider : (40% of the final score) The top 2 (two) horses in each age group, based on total % in the first qualifying test will compete in the Independent Rider phase. The horses will be drawn for order within each age group & presented to the independent rider, commencing with 4 year olds, 5 year olds, then 6 year olds. The independent rider will ride the horses for a maximum of 6 minutes in walk, trot and canter on both reins with lengthening in the trot and canter. The independent rider may ask the 6yr old for a flying change. At the end of 6 minutes, a bell will be rung by the steward. The rider will then give the horses score and make a brief comment on the ridability of each horse. The independent rider score will be added to the score from Rounds 1&2 Elite Equine YDH Champion – is to be selected from the winners of each age group (3 total) selected after consultation between the chief judges from rounds 1 & 2) and the guest rider. [no scores carried forward]. Awards Island Champion $150, Equine Elite presentation rug & sash 4, 5, 6 year old $50 (1st each age group) & Elite Equine sash NATIONAL AWARDS Age Group Champions $100, $75, (1st, 2nd in each age group) plus Equine Elite Sash & $50 Equine Elite Voucher Grand Champion $400 plus Elite Equine presentation rug, sash & $100 Elite Equine Voucher Astek Stud Trophy kindly donated by Sue & Keith Fowler is awarded to the NZ Young Dressage Horse Champion Glenvar Trophy kindly donated by Kevin Cholmondeley-Smith is awarded to the breeder of the top placed NZ bred horse at the National Final 42 PRESTIGE EQUESTRIAN DRESSAGE FUTURES PRIZE The Prestige Equestrian Futures Prize will be awarded to the best performed 7 - 10 yr old horse competing at Level 4 & above in the National Dressage Challenge Accumulators The Prestige X-Helen dressage saddle has been developed for the German champion Helen Langehanenberg. Working closely with Helen, Prestige Italia has designed a saddle that is a reflection of her highly successful training and riding methodology and makes the comfort and wellbeing of the horse a No. 1 priority.The new Prestige X-Helen gives a more refined feel, due to the new thinner panels that take advantage of Prestige's state-of-the-art "X-Techology". Presented to the Winner at the 2015 Horse of the Year Show Prizewinner Sashes 1st – 6th place A maximum of 5 Challenge Accumulator points from all Regional Events & Island Championships will be eligible for the final classification. Points allocated are 8,6,4,2 (RE) and 12,9,6,3 (ICH) subject to the minimum score of 57% in Levels 4 – ADV and 55% in Level 8/9. NO points well be awarded for placings with less than these scores. (Horse/Rider Combination points only to count). In the event of a tie, the combination with the most points in the highest grade wins. 2014 Winner Jacqui Thompson & Georgio www.prestigeequestrian.co.nz 43 ERREPLUS NZ DRESSAGE CLASSIC The ERREPLUS NZ Dressage Classic A new series for riders 16 -25yrs Winner Receives an ADELINDE Dressage ERREPLUS SADDLE Prizewinner Sashes 1st – 6th place Presented at the 2015 Horse of the Year Show. Rider Eligibility Riders from the beginning of Calendar year in which they turn 16 until the end of the calendar year in which they turn 25, except riders who turn 25 after the 1 Aug 2014 may compete in the series until 20th February 2015. Horse/Pony Eligibility Competing at Level 3 to Grand Prix Rider Entry / Registration: Eligible riders must register to compete in the Erreplus NZ Dressage Classic. Entries must be received by riders before competing in their first qualifier of the series. Points will not be recorded from competitions which were held prior to entry being received. To enter email [email protected] Send your nomination to Dressage at the above email with Erreplus NZ Dressage Classic in the subject line & include Rider Name, ESNZ Area in which you reside, ESNZ registration number and Date of Birth Horse Name and registration number and the level at which you intend to start competing in to earn Erreplus Classic points Erreplus NZ Dressage Classic Points Points will be earned in Challenge Qualifiers at Level 3 and above at Regional Events, Island Championships and in nominated competitions at the Samsung GTL Networks NZ Young Rider Championships(refer to schedule) on the basis of 10pts for 1st – 1pt for 10th (overall placing in the competition) at RE and ICH and Double Points will be earned at the Young Rider Championships. Points will be allocated for placings as above subject to the minimum score of 57% in Levels 3 – ADV and 55% in Level 8/9. NO points well be awarded for placings with less than these scores. (Horse/Rider Combination points only to count). In the event of a tie, the combination with the most points in the highest grade wins. A combination may not win the saddle in two consecutive years. If the same combination has the highest winning points, they will win the series but the saddle will be presented to the next eligible placegetter Created in collaboration with Adelinde Cornellisen, this model bears the signature of the Dutch star (twice winner of the World Cup and a silver medalist at the Olympics in London 2012). Tested for long periods by the champion who gave her name and other important professional riders, this saddle proves its excellence by greatly improving the gait of the horse and the seat of the rider. With movable knee blocks, this saddle can be customised to suit the rider's individual riding requirements. The tree has been specially designed to all more freedom for the shoulders, especially the trapezius muscles. All Erreplus saddles have specially designed dips in the seat padding under the pelvis and seat bones to give the rider greater comfort and the front of the seat is rounder and softer to increase the support the rider feels. The panels are short and flocked and the gullet sized can be easily adjusted by your Erreplus dealer to whatever size you need. www.amssaddlery.co.nz 44 DRESSAGE RIDER INCENTIVE PROGRAMME Bronze Award Ride test 2D or 3D & gain 63% with at least one List 1, 2A or List 2 Judge Silver Award Ride test 4D or 5D & gain 63% with at least one List 1 2A or List 2 Judge Gold Award Ride test FEI Prix St Georges, 6B, or Int I and gain 63% with at least one List 1, 2A or List 2 Judge Platinum Award – Honorary Award Ride test FEI Grand Prix and gain 63% with at least one List I Judge (no questions) At each level (except Platinum) Describe the scale of training and the importance of each point Answer five questions. Four out of 5 must be answered correctly The questions are progressively more difficult at each level Conditions a) Any financial ESNZ member can apply b) Candidate has to present test paper or official printout of class as proof of % with appropriate List judge (send to Sport Manager) c) The candidate must arrange a suitable time with one of the listed assessors to sit the oral test d) Candidates completing the ridden and oral tests successfully (as per each level) will be awarded the level of Rider Incentive, Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum Badge e) Each award can only be earned once See www.nzequestrian.org.nz/dressage/resources/riders for list of questions Dressage Squads & Training Groups DRESSAGE PATHWAY to PERFORMANCE www.nzequestrian.org.nz/dressage/recognition/dressage-squads Refer to this web site link to view the Pathway to Performance Document explaining the pathway from Pony & Young Rider level through to ESNZ High Performance Squads 45 PONY & YOUNG RIDERS See page 6 for Young Rider Island Convenor contacts DRESSAGE NZ PONY & YOUNG RIDER AGE GROUP & ELIGIBILITY 1. Minimum Age for Riders on Horses (over 148cm) Riders may take part in competitions from the beginning of the calendar year in which they turn 12yrs. Riders may compete on ponies in mixed horse/pony competitions when permitted by the schedule, but riders on horses MUST meet the minimum age as above. 2. Age Group Competitions Riders may take part in age group competitions and Championships from the beginning of the calendar year they reach the age of 12 until the end of the calendar year in which they reach the age of 21. These may be divided into further categories. 3. Young Riders Competitors may take part in competitions and Championships for Young Riders from the beginning of the calendar year they reach the age of 16 until the end of the calendar year in which they reach the age of 21 4. Juniors Competitors may take part in competitions and Championships for Juniors from the beginning of the calendar year they reach the age of 14 until the end of the calendar year in which they reach the age of 18. 5. Children Competitors may take part in competitions and Championships for Children from the beginning of the calendar year in which they reach the age of 12 until the end of the calendar year they reach the age of 14. 6. Pony Riders There is no minimum age restriction for a pony rider. Competitors who reach the age of 16 on or after 1 August may take part in competitions and championships for pony riders until 31 July in the following calendar year. Ponies and Pony riders may compete in any open Dressage competitions if there are no competitions at the same level restricted to ponies and pony riders at the show, UNLESS there are specific special conditions in the event schedule or Dressage NZ series conditions apply PONY & YOUNG RIDER OPPORTUNITIES NZ Pony & Young Rider Champs Hawera 14-15 January 2015 - incl Hyland Trophy for NZ Pony Champion & Waldebago Trophy for the NZ Young Rider Champion. Includes up to 25 yrs classes Dressage Pony of the Year & Young Rider of the Year @ NZ Horse of Year Show Hastings 17 - 22 March 2014. (CDIY) The Pony of the Year title will be determined by a class restricted to ponies and pony riders. The Young Rider of the Year will be determined by class/es restricted to Young Riders – see Incentive Scheme (see page 45) Fiber-Fresh Feeds Pony and Young Rider Performance Awards National Challenges & Accumulators (see P 36 –37) The St Georges Trophy for first year Advanced Level 6/7 riders (see p 31) Dunstan HorseFeeds Dressage Bonanza (see P 39) Erreplus NZ Dressage Classic -Includes up to 25 yrs Riders (see P44) YOUNG RIDER SQUADS & TRAINING GROUPS Each year the National selectors select Squads and/or Training Groups for riders under 21yrs. Refer to www.nzequestrian.co.nz for rider squad pathways 46 Pony and Young Rider Performance Awards These awards are supported by Fiber–Fresh Feeds to encourage participation by Pony & Young Riders, & presented annually at area level and nationally the Dressage NZ Awards Dinner. Record cards are available at time of horse/pony registration or send SAE (DLE size) to the Sport Manager, Young Rider Convenor or National Office. Riders must be annual competitive members of ESNZ and all participating horses and ponies must be registered. Full conditions for the competition are printed on the record card. Record cards can also be downloaded from the dressage resource section on www.nzequestrian.org.nz AREA AWARDS The top scoring Pony or Young Rider from all categories will win a Fiber Fresh Feeds Voucher and a Fiber Fresh Feeds Area Winner rosette. 2nd – 4th Placegetters in each area will be awarded an Area Placegetter Fiber Fresh Feeds rosette. 1. The LEADERBOARDS will be run as separate area and national competitions. The Competition runs from 1st August 2014 until 31st March 2015. Results cards must be filled in and returned to Area Delegates by 10th April 2015. (Refer page to pages 7-9 for delegate contacts) Riders may only return results for one horse/ pony -- best 20 starts -- for final classification. In the event of a tie, the ave % from best 5 scores will be deemed to be the winner 2. NATIONAL AWARDS Horse/pony Grade as at 31 March 2015 Section 1 Level 1 Ponies Section 2 Level 2 & above Ponies Section 3 Level 1 Horses Section 4 Level 2 & above Horses OVERALL CHAMPION – Fiber Fresh Feeds Champion sash and $100 1ST in EACH SECTION - Fiber Fresh Feeds presentation rug & sash 2nd - 4th in EACH SECTION Fiber Fresh Feeds sash 12yrs & Under NI & SI Top Score Rider (age as at 1/08/2014) Newcomer Dressage NZ competitor since 1/04/2014 Amateur Owner (Rider has competed the horse or pony from having zero grading points and has never competed in a other horse or pony) higher grade on any Lucky Draw Prize FIBER FRESH FEEDS | RD 2 | REPOROA 0800 736 542 www.fiber-fresh.com 47 Series Conditions Horses & Ponies Must be registered with ESNZ and either have a Dressage Annual Start or pay casual start stickers Riders No minimum age limit on ponies. Must be in the Calendar year in which they turn 12 on Horses (i.e. must turn 12 by 31 Dec 2014) Special Condition Riders who turn 21 after 1 Aug 2014 and before 31 Dec 2014 (start of season) may participate in the Series Final at the SICH in February 2015 but are not eligible for any other Young Rider Prizes at the SICH if they have turned 21 prior to 31 Dec 2014 The Series Format 1) Each of the 7 SI Regional Events plus the South Island Championships will offer a Pryde’s EasiFeed Hi- Points Qualifier The SICH will be the Series Final 2) The Pryde’s Qualifier will be run as a separate division of a class nominated in the schedule. Riders will be able to compete in both Divisions so as not to compromise their ability to compete for any Championships titles on offer, or any other series. 3) Eligible riders will enter the A & B Division if they wish to compete in both or just the B Division if they only wish to compete for Prydes EasiFeed Hi-Points 4) Riders entering in both Divisions will only ride the test once 5) Horses and ponies enter on equal terms and compete together for Prydes points regardless of other pony classes offered 6) Organising committees charge an EF to enter the Prydes EasiFeed Qualifier and it will be at their discretion whether to offer separate prize money (Note results will only go to ESNZ once - grading points cannot be accrued twice 7) Pryde’s EasiFeed Rosettes will be awarded at each level at Regional events (1-3), and at South Island Championships, plus a Champion & Reserve Hi-Points Series sash for 7 levels at SICH and these will be distributed with the Challenge rosettes. An overall series Champion Pryde’s presentation rug will be awarded. In the case of a tie for equal points 8) The points earned in the Prydes Easifeed Qualifiers will be 8,6,4,2 for 1st - 4th (Results from each class must be sent to Donny MacLean, SI YR Convenor, within 7 days of the event 9) At each Qualifying event a Prydes EasiFeed Promotional Pack will be presented to one participant in the series by draw (all competitors in all levels of the Prydes EasiFeed series are eligible for the draw) The Pryde’s Pack includes a 1KG of Prydes fabulous "Polished" coat and hoof supplement, a Prydes hat & dipper and saddle cloth 48 SI Championships Oct 25/27 Nov 1/2 Nov 8/10 Nov 15/16 Nov 22/23 Nov 28/30 Dec 6/7 Dec 14/15 Jan 14/15 Jan 17/18 Jan 23/25 31 Jan /1 Feb Feb 7/8 Feb 14/15 March 5/7 March 17/22 Oct 11/12 Bay of Plenty Wellington Dressage Group Championships Prydes Easifeed FEI WDC (NZL) Taihape Dressage Group Championships Gisborne Dressage Group Championships North Island Championships (OC= DR Waikato) SHB Dressage Group Championships Waitemata Dressage Group Championships NZ Pony & YR Championships Wairarapa Dressage Group Championships Auckland - Manukau DG Championships NHB Dressage Group Championships Northland Dressage Group Championships Taranaki Dressage Group Championships Bates Saddles NZ Dressage Championships Horse of the Year Central Districts Dressage Group NORTH ISLAND RE , ICH , NCH, INT Jan 29/31 SOUTH ISLAND RE & ICH Sept 7 Ashburton Dressage Group Sept 27/28 SCNO Dressage Group Oct 25/26 Marlborough Dressage Group Championships Nov 1/2 Nelson Dressage Group Championships Nov 15/16 Otago Dressage Group Championships Dec 6/7 Canterbury Dressage Group Championships Dec 34/14 Southland Dressage Group Championships Manfeild Park Taupo NEC Solway SG NEC Taupo Taihape SG Gisborne SG NEC Taupo Dannevirke SG Woodhill Sands Egmont A & P SG Solway SG Clevedon SG Hastings SG Barge Park Egmont A & P SG Manfeild Park Hastings SG ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P NA ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P ZQ,E ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P NICHF (L1-8), CHF (L9) EENF ZL NIF McLeans Is Venue Ashburton SG Winchester Marlborough EqP Rough Island Taieri SG McLeans Is Gore SG ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P SICHF (L9) E, P,PR, EESI D, CHQ, E ,P,PR ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P,PR ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P,PR ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P,PR ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P,PR ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P,PR ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P,PR ZL SIF, D, CHF (L1-8), Superior Rubber Surfaces GP Challenge (GP) Matthews Hanoverians Challenge (L2) Vetpro Challenge (L1) Hatton Horsefloats Challenge (L5) Dunstan Horsefeeds Challenge (L4) Hobsons Horsecoaches Challenge (ADV) Andrea Raves Fetterman Challenge (L8) Denis Reichenbach Challenge (L3) SI Elite Equine Young Dressage Horse (4,5,6yr) Nat Elite Equine Young Dressage Horse (4,5,6yr) Prydes SI YR Hi-Points Prestige Equestrian Futures 7-10yr horses Erreplus NZ Classic Riders 16-25yrs (Horse/pony) Zilco Leaderboards Zilco HoY Qualifier only Zilco SI Final Zilco NI Final Dunstan Bonanza Challenge Qualifiers/ Accumulators National Challenge Finals NI Challenge Finals RE, ICH, NCH only where applicable Code: At all Graded LE, RE, ICH, NCH Riders complete own Performance Cards AIF All-In-Flex Masters League HV Horsevans Rider Performance Awards FF Fiber-Fresh Pony & YR Performance Awards SRS MH VP HHF DUN HH AR DR EESI EENF PR P E ZL ZQ ZL SIF ZL NIF D CHQ CHF NICHF Code : NORTH ISLAND Sep 14 7 Auckland - Manukau Dressage Group 7 Tielcey Park Winter Series 7 Dressage Wairarapa Spring Series 1 14 Waitemata Dressage Group 14 Rotorua Dressage Spring 14-15 BOI Dressage Group Training Day 20-21 Northland Dressage Group 21 Dressage Wairarapa Spring Series 2 21 Gisborne Dressage Group 21 Waikato Dressage Group 28 Eastern BOP Dressage Group 28 Horowhenua Dressage Group Oct 14 4-5 Central Hawkes Bay Dressage Group 5 Auckland - Manukau Dressage Group 11-12 Central Districts Dressage Group 12 BOI Dressage Group Spring Tournament 12 Rotorua Dressage Group 12 Tielcey Park Winter Series 16 Poverty Bay A&P 18 Northland Dressage Group 19 Waitemata Dressage Group 25-27 Bay of Plenty RE Nov 14 1-2 Wellington Dressage Group Championships 2 Waikato Combined Eq Group 2 Warkworth Dressage Group 8-10 FEI World Dressage Challenge (NZL) 8 Morrinsville /Te Aroha Dressage Group 9 Northland Dressage Group 9 Waitemata Dressage Group L L R - ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P L L T L L L R - ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P R -ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P T L Int'l L L L Solway Showgrounds Waikato Eq Centre Warkworth Showgrounds NI NEC Waihou Ruawai Woodhill Sands L T L T L T L L L L L L Waipukurau Showgrounds Clevedon Manfeild Park Kaikohe Showgrounds Rotorua Showgrounds Tielcey Park Gisborne Barge Park Whangarei Woodhill Sands NI NEC NEC Clevedon Tielcey Park Solway SG Woodhill Sands Rotorua Showgrounds Kaikohe Showgrounds Barge Park Whangarei Solway SG Gisborne Waikato Eq Centre Te Teko Foxton Tracy Beleski Michelle Paterson Tania Taylor Wendy Hamerton Vicki Read Ann Flood Heather Hilder Emma Greville Nicola Essex Jos Gresham Philippa Moor Ann Smith Lyn Bebb Claire Moss Kerry Holland Heather Hilder Geraldine Kawabe Kim Moss Christine Hartstone Tessa Calder Kaye Emeny Heather Hilder Ann Smith Philippa Moor Linzi Jobbitt Nicola Essex Lyn Bebb [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] or [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 04 293 2122 027 494 9721 09 422 5144 027 240 2702 0274 867 501 09 439 2370 027 291 7492 027 4438 7055 022 325 5834 027 377 1717 09 405 9638 021 1780424 06 353 3533 06 868 6084 09 409 5778 027 291 7492 07 333 2964 022 325 5834 06 353 3533 021 172 2740 027 29 17492 021 178 0424 09 405 9638 09 405 3216 021 172 2740 06 867 2913 08 825 5002 07 322 2255 06 368 8095 NORTH ISLAND Nov 14 13 Waipukurau A & P Show Waipukurau Showgrounds L Julia Tatam 15-16 Bay of Islands Dressage Group Kaikohe L Philippa Moor 15-16 Taihape Dressage Group Championships Taihape Showgrounds R - ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P Jenny Pearce 16 Rotorua Spring Rotorua Showgrounds L Ann Smith 19 Egmont A & P Show Egmont A & P Showgrounds L Celine Filbee 22-23 Gisborne Dressage Group Championships Gisborne R - ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P Kim Moss 23 Auckland-Manukau Dressage Group Clevedon L Nicola Essex 28-30 North Island Championships NI NEC ICH - ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P Christine Hartstone Dec 14 6-7 Southern Hawkes Bay Dressage Group ChampionshipsDannevirke Showgrounds R - ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P Mary Craine 12-14 Waitemata Dressage Group Championships Woodhill Sands R - ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P Heather Hilder 14 Central Hawkes Bay Dressage Group Waipukurau Showgrounds L Emma Greville 14 Taranaki Dressage Group L 21 Auckland-Manukau Dressage Group Clevedon L Nicola Essex Jan 15 11 Northland Dressage Group Barge Park Whangarei L Anne Nicol 11 Wellington Dressage Group Trentham Memorial Park L Tracy Beleski 14-15 Samsung GTL NZ Pony & YR Champs Egmont A & P Showgrounds YRNCH Celine Filbee 14-15 Wairoa AP & RC Wairoa A & P Showgrounds L Mandy MacPherson 17-18 NI NZPCA Egmont A & P Showgrounds PC Brent Snellex 17-18 Wairarapa Dressage Group Championships Solway Showgrounds R - ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P Sue Halligan 18 Waitemata Dressage Group Woodhill Sands L Heather Hilder 24-25 Auckland - Manukau Dressage Group Championships Clevedon R - ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P Nicola Essex 25 Warkworth Dressage Group Warkworth Showgrounds L Tania Taylor 26 Rotorua Dressage Group Rotorua Showgrounds L Ann Smith 31-1/2 Northern Hawkes Bay Dressage Group ChampionshipsHastings R - ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P Judith Newton 31-1/2 Waikato Combined Eq Group Waikato Eq Centre L Michelle Paterson 06 858 8269 027 2744126 06 388 9282 021 1780 424 06 2788613 06 867 2913 022 325 5834 08 825 5002 027 682 7564 027 291 7492 027 4438 7055 022 325 5834 09 434 7454 04 293 2122 0274 540 591 06 838 7836 027 434 4768 06 3724 831 027 291 7492 022 325 5834 09 422 5144 021 178 0424 021 130 6957 027 494 9721 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] NORTH ISLAND Feb 15 6-8 Northland Dressage Group Championships 8 Wellington Dressage Group 14-15 Taranaki Dressage Group Championships 15 NI NEC Dressage Group 15 Waitemata Dressage Group 22 Auckland - Manukau Dressage Group 22 Gisborne Summer Tournamnent Mar 15 1-2 Bay of Islands Dressage Group 5-7 Bates National Championships 7 Morrinsville Te Aroha Dressage Group 8 Northland Dressage Group 8 Warkworth Dressage Group 14 Waikato Combined Eq Group 15 Waitemata Dressage Group 17-22 Horse of the Year 22 Waitemata Dressage Group 29 Gisborne Dressage Group Apr 15 5 Horowhenua Dressage Group 11 Rotorua Dressage Group Champs 12 Auckland - Manukau Dressage Group 12 Morrinsville Te Aroha Dressage Group 18-19 Northland Dressage Group 19 Waikato Dressage Group 19 Wairarapa Dressage Group 19 Waitemata Dressage Group 25 Taranaki Dressage Group 26 Northland Dressage Group Barge Park Whangarei Foxton Rotorua Clevedon Waihou Kaitaia Waikato Eq Centre Solway Showgrounds Woodhill Sands L L L L L L T L L L Jo Thomas Kaye Emeny Ann Smith Nicola Essex Vicki Read Carol Going Michelle Paterson Wendy Jeffery Heather Hilder Philippa Moor Celine Filbee Vicki Read Catherine Scott Tania Taylor Michelle Paterson Heather Hilder Chris Paston Heather Hilder Kim Moss Kaikohe Showgrounds Manfeild Park Waihou Barge Park Whangarei Warkworth Showgrounds Waikato Eq Centre Woodhill Sands Hastings Woodhill Sands Gisborne L NCH / Int'l L L L T L NCH ZL NIF/ Int'l L L Belle Clark Heather Hilder Nicola Essex Kim Moss Janet Fox Tracy Beleski Barge Park Whangarei R - ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P Trentham Memorial Park L Egmont A & P Showgrounds R - ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P NI NEC NEC L Woodhill Sands L Clevedon L Gisborne L [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 09 439 0991 06 368 8095 021 178 0424 022 325 5834 0274 867 501 09 433 4813 027 494 9721 027 279 7799 027 291 7492 09 405 9638 0274 540 591 0274 867 501 09 434 6320 09 422 5144 027 494 9721 027 291 7492 06 836 6196 027 291 7492 06 867 2913 07 3782336 027 291 7492 022 325 5834 06 867 2913 09 439 1080 04 293 2122 NORTH ISLAND May 15 3 Auckland - Manukau Dressage Group 3 Waikato Combined Eq Group 10 Morrinsville Te Aroha Dressage Group 10 Waitemata Dressage Group 17 Waikato Combined Eq Group 17 Wairarapa Dressage Group 18 Horowhenua Dressage Group Jun 15 5 Waikato Combined Eq Group 7 Waikato Combined Eq Group 7 Wairarapa Dressage Group 13-14 Taranaki Dressage Group 18 Horowhenua Dressage Group Jul 15 1 Taranaki Dressage Group 2 Waikato Combined Eq Group 12 Horowhenua Dressage Group Aug 15 9 Horowhenua Dressage Group Sep 15 27-28 Woodhill Sands DR & SH L T L L T T T T T T L T L T T T L Clevedon Waikato Eq Centre Waihou Woodhill Sands Waikato Eq Centre Solway Showgrounds Waikanae Park Waikato Eq Centre Waikato Eq Centre Solway Showgrounds Egmont A & P Showgrounds Waikanae Park Egmont A & P Assn Waikato Eq Centre Waikanae Park Waikanae Park Woodhill Sands Shelley Ross Kaye Emeny Michelle Paterson Kaye Emeny Kaye Emeny Michelle Paterson Michelle Paterson Wendy Jeffery Nicola Essex Michelle Paterson Vicki Read Heather Hilder Michelle Paterson Wendy Jeffery Kaye Emeny [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 027 497267 06 368 8095 027 494 9721 06 368 8095 06 368 8095 027 494 9721 027 494 9721 027 279 7799 022 325 5834 027 494 9721 0274 867 501 027 291 7492 027 494 9721 027 279 7799 06 368 8095 SOUTH ISLAND Sep 14 7 Ashburton RE 20-21 Marlborough Dressage Group 21 Otago Dressage Group 21 North Loburn EC 27-28 Nelson Dressage Group 27-28 SCNO Dressage Group 28 Northern Equestrian Group Oct 14 5 Canterbury Dressage Group 11-12 Otago Dressage Group Spring 19 North Loburn EC 25-26 Marlborough Dressage Championships 26 Northern Equestrian Group 26-27 White Horse Equestrian Goup Nov 14 1-2 Nelson Dressage Group 1-2 Southland Dressage Group 8-10 FEI World Dressage Challenge (NZL) 9 North Loburn EC 15-16 Otago Dressage Group 16 Canterbury Dressage Group 23 Ashburton Dressage Group 30 Northern Equestrian Group Dec 14 6-7 Canterbury Dressage Group 13-14 Southland Dressage Group 14 Marlborough Dressage Group 21 North Loburn EC SI NEC Gore Showgrounds Marlborough Equestrian Park Rangiora R R L L R L International L R L L L L L L R L L SI NEC Taieri Showgrounds Rangiora Marlborough Equestrian Park Eyreton Waimate Rough Island Gore Showgrounds NI NEC Rangiora Taieri Showgrounds SI NEC Ashburton Showgrounds Eyreton R L T L L R L Ashburton Showgrounds Marlborough Equestrian Park Taieri Showgrounds Rangiora Rough Island Winchester Eyreton Mel Kennett Sharon Muirhead Sharon Inwood Elaine Rutherford Lee Stevens Sharon Muirhead Wendy Hamerton Elaine Rutherford Laura Dawson Mel Kennett Amanda Waddell Sandy Houston Mel Kennett Laura Dawson Elaine Rutherford Sharon Inwood Sandy Houston Gillian Cragg Amanda Waddell Sharon Inwood Laura Dawson Elaine Rutherford Lee Stevens Anita Fitt Sandy Houston [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 021 143 9565 027 275 1934 021 524 110 03 313 1247 027 226 3088 021 340 049 027 275 1934 027 240 2702 03 313 1247 027 208 5522 021 143 9565 021 143 9565 027 208 5522 03 313 1247 021 524 110 027 226 3088 [email protected] [email protected] 021 524 110 [email protected] 027 208 5522 [email protected] 03 313 1247 [email protected] 021 340 049 [email protected] 021 029 55682 [email protected] 027 226 3088 SOUTH ISLAND Jan 15 10-11 Southland Dressage Group 11 Canterbury Dressage Group 14-15 NZ Pony & YR Championships 17-18 Nelson Dressage Group 17-18 NI NZPCA 18 North Loburn EC 24-25 NZPCA - SICH 29-31 SI Championships Feb 15 15 North Loburn EC 21-22 Otago Dressage Group Autumn 22 Marlborough Dressage Group 22 Northern Equestrian Group 28-1/3 Southland Dressage Group Festival Mar 15 5-7 Bates National Championships 8 Canterbury Dressage Group 14-15 SCNO Dressage Group Autumn Champs 15 North Loburn EC 17-22 Horse of the Year 22 Northern Equestrian Group 29 Otago Dressage Group Apr 15 4-5 Marlborough Dressage Group 5 Canterbury Dressage Group 19 North Loburn EC 26 Nelson Dressage Group 26 Northern Equestrian Group 11-12 Sthld Autumn LE Marlborough Equestrian Park SI NEC Rangiora Rough Island Eyreton Gore Showgrounds Manfeild Park SI NEC Winchester Rangiora Hastings Eyreton Taieri Showgrounds T L L L L L National / INT Event L L L National /INT Event L T L L L L L Rangiora Taieri Showgrounds Marlborough Equestrian Park Eyreton Gore Showgrounds SI NEC L T National Event L Pony Club L Pony Club Island Championship Gore Showgrounds SI NEC Egmont A & P Showgrounds Rough Island Egmont A & P Showgrounds Rangiora Sharon Inwood Mel Kennett Elaine Rutherford Lee Stevens Sandy Houston Sharon Muirhead Celine Filbee Mel Kennett Anita Fitt Elaine Rutherford Chris Paston Sandy Houston Laura Dawson Elaine Rutherford Laura Dawson Sharon Inwood Sandy Houston Sharon Muirhead Sharon Muirhead Mel Kennett Celine Filbee Lee Stevens Brent Snellex Elaine Rutherford Brent Snellex Mel Kennett 03 313 1247 027 208 5522 021 524 110 027 226 3088 027 275 1934 021 143 9565 027 275 1934 021 143 9565 0274 540 591 021 340 049 027 434 4768 03 313 1247 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 021 524 110 021 143 9565 03 313 1247 021 340 049 027 226 3088 027 275 1934 [email protected] 0274 540 591 [email protected] 021 143 9565 [email protected] 021 029 55682 [email protected] 03 313 1247 [email protected] 06 836 6196 [email protected] 027 226 3088 [email protected] 027 208 5522 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] SOUTH ISLAND May 15 3 Canterbury Dressage Group 3 Marlborough Dressage Group 17 North Loburn EC 24 Nelson Dressage Group 24 Northern Equestrian Group Jun 15 7 Canterbury Dressage Group 7 Marlborough Dressage Group 21 North Loburn EC 28 Nelson Dressage Group 28 Northern Equestrian Group Jul 15 5 Canterbury Dressage Group 19 North Loburn EC 26 Nelson Dressage Group 26 Northern Equestrian Group Aug 15 3 Canterbury Dressage Group L T L L T L T L L L T L L L L SI NEC Marlborough Equestrian Park Rangiora Rough Island Eyreton SI NEC Marlborough Equestrian Park Rangiora Rough Island Eyreton SI NEC Rangiora Rough Island Eyreton SI NEC Mel Kennett Mel Kennett Elaine Rutherford Lee Stevens Sandy Houston Mel Kennett Sharon Inwood Elaine Rutherford Lee Stevens Sandy Houston Mel Kennett Sharon Inwood Elaine Rutherford Lee Stevens Sandy Houston [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 021 143 9565 021 143 9565 03 313 1247 021 340 049 027 226 3088 021 143 9565 021 524 110 03 313 1247 021 340 049 027 226 3088 021 143 9565 021 524 110 03 313 1247 021 340 049 027 226 3088 DRESSAGE NZ PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY ressage Musical Spectacular TM ATES SAD D LES
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