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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.
SVDC
will issue a bridle number to non EFA/Associate horses. This number will
be prefixed by S to prevent confusion (not to be used for other clubs).
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
All
parking on the grounds past the wash bay on the left.
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 Convenors' as soon as possible
using the telephone numbers on The Draw.
Plaiting
is not compulsory in Associate classes except at championships.
Dress
Code: Formal attire for Official/Championship Events. SVDC Polo Shirts,
(or own shirt with collar) in plain navy or white may be worn on Associate
Championship Day, and Associate or Club Days.
GENERAL
RULES
PROTECTIVE
HATS meeting Australian Standards must be worn at all times when mounted.
Current numbers:
AS/NZS3838, EN1384, ASTMF1163.
COMPETITON
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 Competition. Ij jackets are permitted to be removed,
shirts must have short or long sleeves - no sleeveless shirts allowed.
SVDC
Polo shirts in navy or white may be worn for Associate and Club Day Events
(or own plain, collared shirt-either colour), cream/beige jodhpurs, Associate
Championship included.
Gaiters
(leather outer-same boot colour) allowed.
Gloves
must be worn-preferably white.
PROCEDURE
Horses
to have plaited mane on Official and Championship days (official horses).
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, Senior & Junior.
Seniors
17yrs and over, Juniors 10 to 16yrs on the day.
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.
Ponies
may compete in all competitions.
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