We run under the EFA rules. Full rules are available for download from the EFA National website. Download National EFA Website.

 

GROUND RULES/CODE OF CONDUCT

●No dogs

●Horses must be in yards when not being ridden - no tying up to floats unless saddling up or unsaddling.

●Enjoy your riding and have fun

●Respect your horse,officialls ,fellow club members and competitors, encourage and welcome newcomers and visitors and uphold the highest level of sportsmanship and co-operation

 ●Aim at perfection but from day to day ask only for improvement or some little progress

 

COMPETITION CRITERIA

●Bridle/saddle numbers must be displayed in all competitions. When riding in an official competition, the numbers must be displayed on both sides (EFA Rules).

●The EFA issues a bridle number for all registered horses holding a current EFA Dressage Performance Card.

●Gloves are required to be worn when riding, in accordance with EFA Rules.

●Horse to be ridden by one competitor only on the day.

●Horse may only be (ridden) worked by the competing rider on the day. Grooms may ride the horse at walk on a loose rein.

●Only two consecutive dressage levels to be ridden on the day per horse

●Parking permitted on the outer perimeters of grassed areas.

●Entrants may elect to be placed on a Reserve List (if contacted) in order to replace withdrawals.

●Late entries or telephone calls requiring information for allocated times not accepted. Entrants must forward a stamped self addressed envelope if they wish to receive a copy of the draw in the post.  The draw is also posted on this website.

●All tests may be called up to and including Advanced except Championship Events and as determined by OC. (EFA Sec1.8).

●If only one rider in a class, must obtain 55% to be eligible for a ribbon. If only one junior entrant, may elect to compete with seniors. Please inform Convenor of the day before competing.

●Riders wishing to ride H/C must elect to do so before the class commences.

●If withdrawing or scratching please advise the Club Secretary as soon as possible .

●Plaiting is not compulsory except for Official Championship events.   Plaiting is not required at DCSA Club Championship events.

●Dress Code: Formal attire for Official/Championship Events. Other events - neat casual dress only.

 

GENERAL RULES

●PROTECTIVE HATS meeting Australian Standards must be worn at all times when mounted. Current numbers:
AS/NZS3838, EN1384, ASTMF1163.

Competition Entry

●Horses may be entered in Official OR Associate tests only on any day. One person only may ride the horse.

●Tests may be called up to and including Advanced excepting Championships.

●Use of voice during Tests may be penalised.

Dress Code

●Formal attire in Official/Championship events.  If jackets are permitted to be removed, shirts must have short or long sleeves - no sleeveless shirts allowed.

●Gaiters (leather outer-same boot colour) allowed.

●Gloves must be worn-preferably white.

Procedure
●Horses to have plaited mane on Official Championship days only.  Plaiting is optional for all other events.

●Horses must be under control at all times.

●Running reins, martingales, boots or bandages are disallowed in tests. Bearing/Running or balancing reins may NOT be used at anytime. Only one lunge rein, two single side reins may be used in warm-up. Check EFA full Rules. Download National EFA Website.

●Allocated numbers to be displayed on bridle/saddle. Ensure the Judge identifies your number as you present, (if still writing-ride around the Arena once more) the judge will indicate starting signal of whistle or car horn etc. You may then proceed to letter A and await their signal to commence (within 45 seconds).

Championship Events

●Results are displayed prior to presentations. Riders to be present in competition attire-unmounted. These Events are often sponsored and Representatives of the Companies involved may be attending, hence the competitors' appreciation must be demonstrated by their presence at the award ceremony.

Pony Dressage

●Classes offered for Official & Associate.

●Ponies (Official Competition) must be EFA Registered, owners and riders must be financial EFA members and hold Performance Card & Height Certificate. Young Riders may be junior members.

●Associate ponies-no EFA requirements.

Sign In

●All competitors must sign-in upon arrival.  If not attending, please telephone and notify the Club Secretary.