Southern Flinders Dressage Club
Competitor/Participant Dressage

This is a competition where we offer Official EA classes to EA members (who can use their scores for qualifications) and also our usual club competition for SFDC members. 
 

Judges: Carly Boon + TBC
Steward: Veronica Hamman

You can find all the available tests here:
https://www.equestrian.org.au/content/2023-dressage-tests

Prep 1 and 2
Prelim 1.1 and 1.3
Novice 2.1 and 2.3
Elementary 3.1 and 3.3
Medium 4.1 and 4.3

HRCAV tests .2 and .4 of each level
 

Conditions of entry and competitor notes:

• This event will be run under EA and HRCAV rules as they are applicable to this event and shall also include policies formulated by the organizing committee, which are available on the club’s website. We strongly recommend that all competitors obtain a copy of the relevant EA & HRCAV rules available on their websites. EA gear rules apply to SFDC members.

• All riders, committee and visitors to sign in at canteen on arrival.

• Scratchings – please text Ali on 0487 518 832 as soon as you know you will not be attending.

• Bridle numbers must be worn by all horses on the grounds at all times for identification purposes. Horse who do not have EA numbers will be allocated a SFDC bridle number.

• All helmets must be tagged and safety standards checked before you ride. Ali Kirkman is our clubs helmet tagger. If your helmet needs to be tagged, please let Ali know at time of entry or Ali can be located in the canteen the morning of competition.
   
• Riders will need to be gear checked directly AFTER the conclusion of each test.
   
• To keep the day flowing, keep an eye on the draw and times and make sure you are ready to ride when it is your turn. You may start circling the arena as the previous rider leaves the arena. You may present to the judge but there is no need to stop, as long as you’ve made eye contact with the judge and they acknowledge that they have seen you and your bridle number. They will sound their horn/ring a bell and you have 60 seconds to begin your test.

• Approved, tagged helmets and smooth soled riding boots must be worn. On club days, we encourage riders to wear club polos with light coloured jodphurs/breeches. Official EA riders must wear official dress (jackets and white breeches) on Competitior/Participant days. Plaiting is encouraged but not compulsory at all events. White, navy or sky blue saddle pads can be used. Boots and bandages are not allowed as per EA rules.

• Results will be posted in the canteen within half an hour of the conclusion of a class. Test sheets and ribbons can be collected from the canteen after results are posted.

• There is no such thing as a silly question, please ask someone if you need help or clarification with anything throughout the competition! 😊 And don’t forget to have fun!

Camping, yards and canteen facilities available. 

Any queries, please contact Ali at southernflindersdc@hotmail.com.au