Competitors will be able to enter the following classes and select the rider category – Junior,
Amateur or Open.
If numbers are adequate classes will be split into categories.

Dressage competition will be conducted under the EA National Dressage Rules.

• All horses must be 3 years of age or older.
• Gloves are compulsory, and preferably white.
• Test to be ridden from memory. No callers allowed.
• Starting order will be according to a random draw.
• All Dressage tests will be run in accordance with Current EA Rules in the EA Dressage Competition Rules, which can be obtained from the EA website.
• Whips are permitted (not exceeding 1.2m including tassel for horses and 1.0m for ponies)
• Horses may not compete below their graded level (if an official dressage grading applies).
• Only snaffle bits are allowed unless competing at Medium or above.
• Spurs can be used at all levels.
• Bridle numbers must be worn on both sides of the bridle or saddle blanket.
• Bridle numbers will be issued by the Event.
• Competitors need to provide bridle holder.

Scoring – As per EA National Dressage Rules.

• Gear Check – Rule: 4.4
o A gear check is compulsory for each test.
o All competitors must present to the Gear Steward after their Test
o Failure to have a gear check will incur elimination
• If a horse is eliminated, does not finish, or is scratched from a test no points will be
awarded.

** Equimillion New Star Dressage horses cannot enter another Dressage class as per EA rules and
regulations. Combinations can enter and pay the entry fee for another discipline over the 4 days of
competition as per the Event schedule.