The rules are a great place to start for all the information you need to know to compete in affiliated dressage, including what you and your horse. Dressage is a highly skilled form of riding performed in exhibition and competition, as well as. We use cookies on this site to enhance your user experience. The bef antidoping and controlled medication rules befar see chapter 5, rule 5. Please remember that from the 1st december 2019, under british dressage new rule book, all horses must have sixmonthly equine influenza boosters, instead. Jul 23, 2018 in a statement issued by british dressage on 4th july 2018, the organisation redefined their rule book, saying. Following consultation with the fei, the board have taken the decision to harmonise our rules with the international federation by adopting the same wording.
Earlier this month, the british dressage board revised the rule book to allow mules to compete in british dressage. By becoming a member of british eventing members, have agreed to be bound by. The 2019 british dressage rule book, published on 25 october, comes into force on 1 december. However, the rules do not only relate to national competitions. To book any regional training please go to the regional training. These rules are based on british dressage current rules for dressage competitions. Fei dressage world cup nal 20202021 markup version. Only queries relating to this rule book that are submitted and. Below you will find some key rules and rule changes for 2020 and where to find them in the rule book, please take a few minutes to read the full list of 2020 changes here. But our rule book refers specifically to only horses and. The team at bdhq is hard at work compiling the 2020 bd members handbook, which will be in circulation at the end of october, in advance of coming into effect from 1 december 2019. The official facebook page of british dressage, the national governing body of the. Only queries relating to this rule book that are submitted and answered in.
To book youth academies, training and youth assessor coach training bd youth to book steward training stewards to book any quest, associated champ and dressage anywhere events quest and associated champs for under 21 viewing days u21 international. Some rules, particularly with regard to conduct and discipline, are effective at all times and in any circumstance with regard to all bd matters. The 2020 members handbook is just about to go to press so we wanted to share with members the final wording around the new hyperflextion, blood and. When british dressage said the rule book only refers to horses and ponies within its affiliated criteria, i was really surprised and disappointed. The rules are a great place to start for all the information you need to know to compete in affiliated dressage, including what you and your horse are allowed to wear, what the judges are looking for and how to qualify for all the different championships. British dressage online booking booking by bookwhen. In any unforeseen or exceptional circumstances, it is the duty of the relevant officials to make a decision in a sporting spirit, approaching as near as possible the intention of these rules. To book any regional training please go to the regional training pages central region eastern region. By clicking any link on this page you are giving your consent for us to set cookies.
Dressage champion urges equestrian chiefs not to ban her. These rules are based on british dressage current rules for dressage. British eventing rules and members handbook 2019 changes to the 2019 rules since publication for enforcement in 2019 correct as of th11 april 2019 please check. British dressage bd is delighted to release a calendar of training dates covering june to august, which will mark the resumption of training activity across the eight regions. In great britain, dressage is overseen by british dressage.
Jun 29, 2018 british dressages head of sport operations di harvey said. British riding clubs brc exists to provide support and encouragement to amateur riders of all levels from the dedicated competitor to the leisure rider. Wallace the mule refused permission to compete in dressage bbc. The bhs hopes that you and your family are staying safe and well at this time. The 2020 members handbook rule amendments page can be found by clicking here. Hats fitted with an aquamarine pony club, british eventing be or british riding club brc hat tag will not need to be checked on subsequent occasions. Correct turnout for horse and rider in a dressage competition. The british dressage website is essential, regular viewing for all dressage enthusiasts. Mules have been allowed to compete in dressage in the united states since 2004, but only a few have made it into the higher levels of the sport. Third party liability insurance and personal accident insurance, british dressage magazine every six weeks, rule book. Our clubs and centres give brc members the chance to ride, compete and train together at. The brc handbook contains everything you need to know to compete in official riding club competitions, including what you and your horse are allowed to wear, eligibility criteria and rules for all the different qualifiers and championships. British dressage competition rules british dressage. Rules on hyperflexion, blood and vaccinations finalised.
Changes to the british dressage rule book from december 1st 2019 onwards that will affect all those riding at rockrose competitions from our first show on 18th january 2020, and going forwards. Every eventuality cannot be provided for in these rules. International federation for equestrian sports is now threatening a rule change. Failure to comply with any published rules changes will be considered a breach of these rules. Dressage ireland clg rule book 2019 dressage ireland clg rule. In any unforeseen or exceptional circumstances or any other issue in connection with pony club dressage it is the duty of the relevant officials to make a decision in a sporting spirit and to approach as nearly as possible the intention of these. All organised activity was suspended at the end of march due to the coronavirus pandemic and extended up to and including 31 may 2020. Important note for championship classes no whips or callers. Protective headgear is always recommended in both the competition and in the practice arena. Please also refer to the pony club health and safety rule book for. British eventing be novice dressage test 112 2010 max. British dressage endeavours to mirror fei rules for permitted tack and. Approved tack and equipment for british dressage competitions.
A member shall be in breach of this rule in the event that any person who assists, represents, or acts on behalf of or in the employment of such member during the course of a show a. British eventing rules and members handbook 2019 british eventing ref. Dressage is guided by the british dressage rule book. In any unforeseen or exceptional circumstances or any other issue in connection with pony club dressage it is the duty of the relevant officials to make a decision in a. Exhibitors and officials must be familiar with usef dressage rules dr120 and dr121 in the current usef rule book. British eventing rules and members handbook 2019 changes to. Please click here for the latest fei dressage rules. Jul 27, 2018 when british dressage said the rule book only refers to horses and ponies within its affiliated criteria, i was really surprised and disappointed, ms mclean told the bbc. Failure to comply with any published rule changes will be considered a breach of these rules.
As we hold both affiliated and unaffiliated classes, please make sure you are all aware of the rule updates. British dressage online booking to book youth academies, training and youth assessor coach training bd youth to book steward training stewards to book any quest, associated champ and dressage anywhere events quest and associated champs for under 21 viewing days u21 international. Any significant rule amendments and changes will be periodically updated with a date at the top showing when the document was changed and they will be available to download from links below. The british dressage rule book defines suppleness as. Rules these rules are based on british dressage current rules for dressage competitions. Shows are requested to offer all 6 sections qualifications but exceptions will be considered for approval by the dressage working group.
British dressage does sympathise with christie and wallaces situation. Brc on occasion may make a rule change after printing the current rule book. Updated april 1, 2020 the purpose of this pamphlet is to assist exhibitors as well as usef dressage technical delegates, dressage judges and stewards who officiate dressage classes at any federation licensed competition. View the full 2020 be rules and members handbook here. The rules are revised once a year and come into effect on 1 december. Alongside the members handbook, theres a approved tack and equipment guide for british dressage competitions to provide you with a pictorial guide for clarification on permitted tack and equipment. We have also combined the brc rulebook, organisers book and affiliation pack into just one book the brc handbook, which now provides comprehensive.
The latest version of the british dressage bd rule book is now effective 1 february 2003, and with most unaffiliated competitions running under bd rules as well as affiliated competitions it. The aim is that the horses muscles have tone and are free from resistance, his joints are loose and he does not tighten against the riders aids. Containing the latest news from around the world and vital information for the dressage competitor. British eventing rules and members handbook 2019 british eventing. Competition rules competition rules the rules are a great place to start for all the information you need to know to compete in affiliated dressage, including what you and your horse are allowed to wear, what the judges are looking for and how to qualify for all the different championships.
British dressage issue 5 by british dressage issuu. Approved tack and equipment for british dressage competitions e. Wallace the mule makes history by winning british dressage. Dressage ireland clg rule book 2019 january 2019 dressage ireland clg rule book 2019 note these rules cannot provide for every eventuality. These rules are intended principally for use in connection with national british dressage competitions relating to all competitions affiliated to bd. Mule foot care butler professional farrier schools. Jul 21, 2019 wallace the great initially won his right to compete in british dressage events after a social media campaign.
The british dressage rule book states that numnahssaddlecloths may be of any colour, so you should be ok assuming that the unaffiliated venue are running to bd rules most do. British dressage, meriden, coventry, united kingdom. British dressage issue 7 2012 by british dressage issuu. But if you are still unsure, best to check with the event organisers. We have also combined the brc rulebook, organisers book and affiliation pack into just one book the. A hard copy of the handbook will be sent to members, and available to purchase online, in january.
Dressage governed by the rules of the fei include the following levels. Keep up to date with the latest notices from british dressage and for uptotheminute news and views from british dressage, head online to. British dressage allowing riders to carry whips in premier league classes but eliminating those who do so in championships is among the rule changes due to be brought in by british dressage bd. British dressage bd adopts the fei code of conduct for horse welfare in all respects in order to maintain standards in both international and national competition. The fei rules when competing in international classes. Bd welfare rules and policies have been developed in consultation with world horse welfare. News rules on hyperflexion, blood and vaccinations finalised for 2020.
Theres a lot of work that goes into bringing it together, taking on board input for directors, technical committees and staff, so coordinating this effort is no small feat. The society has put in a range of measures such as limiting the number of people on site to protect and care for our team. Dressage is a sport that involves very precise training and movement, almost like ballet. Rules on hyperflexion, blood and vaccinations finalised for 2020.
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