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YEARBOOK
2014 – 2015
www.nzequestrian.org.nz
Bates Saddles
NZ Dressage Championships
ENTRIES CLOSE 29 Jan 2015
Schedule on www.nzequestrian.org.nz
Bates Saddles SI Rider Travel Fund
Generously donated by Bates Saddles
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1 Prize a Bates Saddle of Choice
Tickets Now available $25 Book of 6
Contact dressagenz@xtra.co.nz
Welcome to the 2014/15 Dressage Year
Enjoy the Ride
Information in this Year Book is a guide to the Rules and is not intended to replace the official version
of the 2014 ESNZ Rules for Dressage which can be found at www.nzequestrian.org.nz and which
should be referred to for all matters requiring adjudication. ESNZ Dressage has the right to clarify or
rule on other specific competition / series conditions should the need arise
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National Sponsors Contacts
Area Group Websites and other useful links
Area Dressage Groups and All-In-Flex Accolades for Involvement
Dressage NZ Board & National Committee
Area Group Delegates & Secretaries Contacts
Area Judges Officers Contacts
Become a Judge, Steward or Coach
ESNZ Membership & Horse Registration / Dressage Fees / Types of Events
Dressage Official Tests Book
ESNZ Clean Sport
ESNZ Dressage Rules Guidelines
Dressage Events and Horse /Pony Grading System
Dressage Rider Categories
Before Your Event Guidelines: Horse / Pony / Rider Eligibility
Downgrading of Horses & Ponies
At Your Event Guidelines
Warm Up Arena Etiquette
Saddlery & Permitted Bits & Nosebands
Rider Dress Code & Approved Safety Equipment
Penalty Points & Eliminations
Annual Conference & Annual Awards
National Events & Qualifications
BATES SADDLES National Dressage Championships 2015
FARMLANDS Horse of Year Show 2015
ZILCO Dressage to Music Series
National Challenges & Accumulators
STABLE of STALLIONS
HORSEVANS Rider Performance Awards
DUNSTAN Horsefeeds Dressage Bonanza for CN – C2 riders
All-In-Flex Dressage Masters League
ELITE EQUINE Young Dressage Horse Championship Rules & Tests
PRESTIGE EQUESTRIAN Dressage Futures Prize (for 7-10 yr old horses)
ERREPLUS NZ Dressage Classic Series (Riders 16 - 25yrs: Level 3 & above)
Dressage Rider Incentive Programme. Platinum, Gold, Silver & Bronze Awards
Pathway to Performance – Dressage Squads & Training Groups
Pony & Young Riders – Age Groups/Eligibility/Opportunities
FIBER FRESH FEEDS Performance Awards for Pony & Young Riders
PRYDE'S EASIFEED SI Pony & Young Rider Hi-Points Series
Dressage Events Calendar
Equestrian Sports NZ includes five disciplines
DRESSAGE
Para Equestrian, Eventing, Endurance, Jumping & Show Hunter
Dressage Sport Manager
DDI 04 471 5849 04 499 8994 ext 210
Mob: 027 240 2702 / Fax 06 272 9023
RD 13 | Hawera 4673
dressagenz@xtra.co.nz
ESNZ National Office
PO Box 6146
Wellington 6141
04 499 8994
nzef@nzequestrian.org.nz
Image Credits : Libby Law Photography
www.libbbylawphotography.com
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Dressage National Sponsors
All-In-Flex – Dressage Masters League and Volunteer & Officials Awards
Saskia Ostermeier, 13 Geraldine-Arundel Rd , RD 22, Geraldine
saskiaproducts@xtra.co.nz WWW.ALLINFLEX.CO.NZ 027 441 7620 | 03 693 8817
AR Dressage - Level 8 Fetterman Challenge
Andrea Raves, 12B Ceres Crescent, Johnsonville, Wellington
tetch@xtra.co.nz 04 477 2337 | 021 474 609
Bates Saddles – NZ Dressage Championships
David Jones-Parry, PO Box 58 612 Greenmount, Auckland
info@weatherbeeta.co.nz www.batessaddles.com 09 274 6574
Denis Reichenbach – Level 3 Challenge
Mr Denis & Mrs Cynthia Reichenbach,
51 Anders Rd, RD 5, Palmerston North 4475 06 354 5978 denisr@inspire.net.nz
Dunstan Horse Feeds – Level 4 Challenge & Dressage Bonanza
Gretel Webber PO Box 20152, Te Rapa, Hamilton
Gretel@dunstan.co.nz www.dunstan.co.nz 07 8498160 | 021 557 316
Elite Equine – Young Dressage Horse Championship
Victoria Wall Elite Equine X-Halt NZ Ltd, Auckland.
xhaltnz@xtra.co.nz www.eliteequine.co.nz 09 443 0589 | 027 282 7944
Erreplus NZ Ltd – Classic Series for 16 – 25yr olds (Horses Level 3 & above)
Steanie Liefting AMS Saddlery PO Box 7 Takanini Auckland 09 297 7564
sales@amssaddlery.co.nz
www.amssaddlery.co.nz
Fiber Fresh Feeds – Pony & Young Rider Performance Awards
Fiber-Fresh Feeds, RD 2, Reporoa 07 333 8039 Fax 07 333 8030
kelly@fiber-fresh.com www.fiber-fresh.com
Hatton HorseFloats - Level 5 Challenge
Sam Irving, 726 Main North Road, Pineacres, Kaiapoi.
sam@hattonfloats.co.nz www.hattonfloats.co.nz 03 327 5885 | 027-520-9065
HorseVans – Rider Performance Awards
Larissa Mortimer (Director) Horse Vans NZ Ltd 406D Sunnyside Road
RD2 Albany Auckland 0792 sales@horsevans.co.nz www.facebook.com/horsevans
09 422 7011 | 021 907 644 | Fax: 09 422 7023
Hobson's Horsecoaches – Advanced Challenge
Mr Brian & Mrs Sue Hobson, Main Rd, RD 4, Pahiatua Ph /Fax 06 376 8950
HobHorse@xtra.co.nz www.hobsonshorse.co.nz 0274 927 431
Matthews Hanoverians – Level 2 Challenge
Mrs Judith & Mr Peter Matthews, PO Box 27 Awanui, Northland
PWJMATTHEWS@xtra.co.nz www.matthewshanoverians.co.nz 09 406 7380
Prestige Equestrian Ltd – Dressage Futures Prize (for 7-10 yr old horses)
Laurence O’Toole (Principle) PO Box 7 Takanini 09 297 7564
info@prestigeequestrian.co.nz
www.prestigeequestrian.co.nz
Prydes Easifeed
Tina Field National Sales Manager. No 5 North Eyre Rd, Ohoka, RD2 Kaiapoi 7692
tina@prydes.co.nz www.prydes.com.au 03 312 8646 | 0275 423 966
Dressage NZ sincerely thanks all our loyal Sponsors
Please support them so they may continue to support you
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Dressage National Sponsors
Samsung GTL Networks – NZ Pony & Young Rider Championships
Stephen Harrison PO Box 302-652 Albany, Auckland. 09 415 6711
steve@gtlnetworks.com www.gtlnetworks.com
Superior Rubber Surfaces NZ - Grand Prix Challenge
Graeme & Michelle Paterson, 42a Crawford Road, RD8, Hamilton 3288
gandmpaterson@xtra.co.nz www.superiorrubbersurfaces.co.nz
Ph: 07-8297069 Fax: 07-8297068
Mobile 021 949 721
Vetpro Equine Health & Performance Specialists – Level 1 Challenge
Tina Thorowgood, PO Box 410, Kumeu
Tina@vetpro.co.nz www.vetpro.co.nz 09 412 6466 (bus) 09 412 2155 (ah)
Zilco – Dressage to Music Series
Robert Kofoed, Zilco NZ Ltd, PO Box 19808, Christchurch
robert@zilco.co.nz
www.zilco.co.nz
03 381 0270
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AREA WEBSITES & OTHER USEFUL LINKS
Equestrian Sports NZ/Dressage
www.nzequestrian.org.nz
Link to Dressage App Rules & Calendar
http//qrs.ly/br30vvj
or scan the QR code
www.facebook.com/Dressage NZ
www.facebook.com/Equestrian Sports NZ
Find us all on Facebook
www.facebook.com/NZ Pony & Young Rider Dressage Championships
Horse of the Year Show
www.hoy.co.nz
Dressage Bay of Islands
www.bayofislandsdressagegroup.co.nz .
Dressage Northland
www.sportsground.co.nz/dressagenorthland.
Dressage Waitemata
www.dressagewaitemata.co.nz
Dressage Warkworth
www.warkworthdressage.webs.com
Dressage Auckland - Manukau
www.amdg.org.nz
Dressage Waikato
www.dressagewaikato.co.nz
Dressage Morrinsville/Te Aroha
www.mtdg.co.nz
Dressage Gisborne
www.gisbornedressage.org.nz
Dressage Bay of Plenty
www.sportsground.co.nz/dressagebop
Dressage Eastern Bay of Plenty
www.sportsground.co.nz/ebd
Dressage Rotorua
www.sportsground.co.nz/dressagerotorua
Dressage Tauranga
www.dressagetauranga.co.nz
Dressage Taupo
www.sportsground.co.nz/taupodressagegroup
Dressage Northern Hawkes Bay
www.sportsground.co.nz/dressagenhb
Dressage Central Hawkes Bay
www.sportsground.co.nz/chbdressage
Dressage Southern Hawkes Bay
www.sportsground.co.nz/shbdressage
Dressage Central Districts
www.sportsground.co.nz/dressagecentraldistricts
Dressage Taranaki
www.dressagetaranaki.co.nz
Dressage Wellington
www.dressagewellington.org.nz
Dressage Horowhenua
www.horowhenuadressagegroup.com
Dressage Wairarapa
www.dressagewairarapa.com
Dressage Nelson
www.nelsondressage.webs.com
Dressage Marlborough
www.sportsground.co.nz/marlboroughdressage
Dressage Canterbury
www.freewebs.com/canterburydressage
Dressage Otago
www.dressageotago.webs.com
Dressage Southland
www.dressage-southland.com
National Equestrian Centres
www.nzequestrian.org.nz
Tielcey Park Equestrian Centre
www.tielceypark.co.nz
North Loburn Equestrian Centre
www.nlec.co.nz
Northern Equestrian Group
www.freewebs.com/northerneq/
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DRESSAGE AREA GROUPS
JOIN YOUR LOCAL DRESSAGE GROUP
Your local dressage group (Area Group or branch- refer to pages 5 -7 for
contacts) is responsible for providing competitions for all levels of riders from
Training (new riders and horses) through to Grand Prix. These Area Groups have
a representative on the National Dressage Committee (Area Delegate). The
National Committee and area groups work together to schedule qualifiers for
National Events, recruit and train judges and technical officials, and encourage
new members to the sport. By joining your local group, you can also have an
input into the future of your sport at area and national level. Area Group
newsletters often include schedules for local events. Contact and join your local
dressage group – find out what opportunities are provided in your area.
Every area group relies on local membership to provide quality competition and
training opportunities - please join up now
All–In–Flex
Judges & Volunteers
Accolades for Involvement Awards
Saskia Ostermeier and Betty Brown from All-in-Flex have both been in the sport
for many years and recognise the huge contribution made by Judges and
Volunteers so vital to the existence of our sport. At many events there are nearly
as many judges and volunteers as there are competitors when it’s all added up
Dressage currently has an annual Volunteer of the Year Award and Area awards
for all nominees. Judges are nominated by area groups for the annual Judge of
the Year Award
The All-In-Flex aim is for an increase in area group awareness and recognition of
the contribution that these two groups make to the sport and their goal to have
EVERY area group nominate both a Judge and a Volunteer
So All-In-Flex have committed to provide product prizes and a special memento
for ALL 20 nominees in both Judge and Volunteer categories for 2015
National Winners will each receive twelve months supply, and Area Winners
three months supply of All-In-Flex Hominis.
Dressage and All-In-Flex look forward to being able to recognise this group of
special supporters of dressage.
Nomination Forms will be available on the website, and nominations
will be called for in February 2015.
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DRESSAGE NZ 2014 - 2015
BOARD & COMMITTEES
Chairman
Karen Trotter
PO Box 209
Paraparaumu
Ph
04 298 3494
Mob 027 241 5827
PKMT@xtra.co.nz
Finance
Sara Bright
PO Box 143
Paraparaumu 5254
Ph
027 457 4729
brights@paradise.net.nz
Marketing &
Communication
Julie Malcolm
5 Wades Rd RD 1,
Howick, Akld 2571
Ph
09 530 8312
Mob 022 040 3580
jandi@ihug.co.nz
Training &
Development
Lynda Clark
567c Marychurch Rd
RD 4, Hamilton 3284
Ph
07 829 5659
Mob 027 432 3286
clarklj@clear.net.nz
Rules Officer
Genevieve Denize
367R Welcome Bay Rd
RD5, Tauranga 3175
Ph
07 544 5498
Mob 0212 436529
gen@denize.co.nz
Rules
Sub-committee
Elisha Norrie
70 Wainui Road,
Raglan, 3225
Mob 021 683 295
elisha.norrie@gmail.com
Judges Officer
Sue Hobson
Masterton Rd,
RD4, Pahiatua
Ph/Fax 06 376 8950
Mob 0275 927 431
HobHorse@xtra.co.nz
Michelle Paterson
42A Crawford Rd RD 8
Hamilton 3288
Ph
07 829 7069
Mob 021 949 721
gandmpaterson@xtra.co.nz
Judges
Sub-committee
Linda Warren-Davey
144 Whites Road RD 2
Ohoka 7692
Helen Hughes-Keen
598 Ohariu Valley Rd
Wellington
Avril Semmens
263 Fitzgerald Lane
RD 1 Drury
Robin Haberfield
2 Keetly Place
RD2, Kaiapoi 7692
Scott McKenna
PO Box 19342
Hamilton
Ph
07 839 6237
Mob 021 222 0286
scott@punachambers.co.nz
SI Riders Rep
Allie Harper
784 Winton-Hedgehope
Hwy, RD 2, Winton
Ph 03 221 7173
Mob 027 236 0003
sales@rvparts.co.nz
Chief Steward
Jane Robertson
190 Hayes Road, RD4,
Christchurch, 7674
Mob 021 329 576
baroness@xtra.co.nz
Lynley Schollum
114 Peacocks Rd
Hamilton 3206
Donny MacLean
117 Chestermains Rd
RD 1 Omakau 9376
Ph
07 843 8411
Mob 0274 844 707
lynleyschollum@gmail.com
Ph 03 447 3555
Mob 027 2478694
donald.maclean@xtra.co.nz
ational Selector
(Chair)
National Selector
(NI)
National Selector
(SI)
NI Riders Rep
NI Pony & Young
Rider Convenor
SI Pony & Young
Rider Convenor
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Mob 027 300 0145
ponytail007@gmail.com
Ph
04 478 9548
Mob 021 989 450
keen@globe.net.nz
Ph
09 294 9277
Mob 0274 950 910
davanti@xtra.co.nz
Ph
03 312 6213
habbies@xtra.co.nz
AREA GROUP CONTACTS
AREA
Northland
DELEGATE
SECRETARY
Judith Matthews
Linda Henderson
PO Box 27
Awanui 0451
125 Bream Tail Rd,
RD 2, Waipu 0582
Robin Potter
Anna Poutney
Ph 09 406 7380
pwjmatthews@xtra.co.nz
Waitemata
329 School Rd, RD 1
Waimauku 0881
Ph 09 411 5123
potterfamily1@vodafone.co.nz
Ph 09 432 0175
125btr@gmail.co.nz
PO Box 506
Kumeu 0841
teddypetalali@yahoo.co.nz
Julia Fraser
Warkworth
Branch
Auckland
Waikato
RD 2 Warkworth
Ph 09 425 7095
julia_c@callplus.net.nz
Betty Brown
Charlotte Hoonhout
529 Linwood Rd, RD 1,
Papakura 2580
50 Pioneer Road, RD 2
Papakura 2582
Ph 09 291 9096
gs.bk.brown@gmail.com
Ph 021 186 5573
charlotte.hoonhout@gmail.com
Debra Cowen
Sue McKenna
20 Berkers Rd
RD 10, Hamilton 3284
PO Box 5183
Frankton Hamilton
Ph 07 825 2039
021 929 008
debra@timpack.co.nz
Jeanette Williams
Morrinsville/
Te Aroha
Branch
Bay of Plenty
Tauranga
Branch
Ph 07 846 1911
sue@financeshop.co.nz
500 Rawhiti Rd
RD 2 Te Aroha
027 652 4022
wjwilli2@yahoo.co.nz
Sally Isaac
Sally Isaac
PO Box 205 | Whakatane
Ph 07 543 1917 | 021 387 050
sally@performancehorse.co.nz
Nicola Reilly
20 Bathurst Crescent | Tauranga 3112
Ph 0274 119 765 nicola@foreverfit.tv
Rotorua
Branch
Rachel Richards
Dressage Rotorua | PO Box 245
Ngongotaha, Rotorua
Ph 027 311 7010 r.lehcar@hotmail.com
Taupo
Branch
Belle Clark
1246 Poihipi Rd RD 1 Taupo 3377
Ph 07 3782336 paddy.clark@xtra.co.nz
Eastern BOP
Branch
Tessa Calder
Air Strip Road, RD4, Matata
Ph 07 322 2255 bmtncalder@gmail.com
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AREA GROUP CONTACTS
AREA
DELEGATE
Sue Harris
Kim Moss
Gisborne
Taimoti Station
PB 7521 Gisborne 4040
114 Tucker Rd, RD1,
Gisborne 4071
Ph/Fax 06 863 7057
taimoti@farmside.co.nz
Gill Morley
Northern
Hawkes Bay
908B Ferguson St, Hastings
Southern
Hawkes Bay
Sharon Field
Mob 0274 872 225
gill.morley98@gmail.com
PO Box 28
Pahiatua 5470
Ph 06 376 8770
fieldequestrian@xtra.co.nz
Central
Hawkes Bay
Branch
Central
Districts
Ph 06 374 7118
marycraine@xtra.co.nz
Christine Birch
Ph 329 0907
hokowhituvet@clear.net.nz
PO Box 163 Raetihi 4646
Ph 06 385 4691
droversroad@xtra.co.nz
Mountain Road, RD3
New Plymouth 4373
Ph 06 3273716
pbconnors@xtra.co.nz
Adrienne Maru
63 Grey St
Raetihi 4632
Ph 06 385 4685
adriennemaru@clear.net.nz
Jo Corlett
44 Kent Terrace
Midhurst RD 24
Stratford
Ph 06 762 8785
corglen.ftp@xtra.co.nz
Wendy Jeffery
Alison Woollard
997 State Highway 53, RD1
Featherston 5771
1650 Bideford Rd
RD 11, Masterton 5871
Jacqui Thompson
7 Leonards Rd, RD1, Upper Hutt
Robin Friend
Ph 06 372 4000
barneyandalison@wizbiz.co.nz
Tracy Beleski
86 Rutherford Drive
Waikanae
Ph 021 853 646
tracy.beleski@pscconsulting.com
Anita Ayres
(Chairperson)
(Secretary)
Vista Rd, Ohau
RD 20 Levin
22 Killalea Place
Paraparaumu
Ph 06 368 7977
horowhenuadressage@gmail.com
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21 Ransom St
Dannevirke 4930
837 Turakina Valley Rd
RD 11 Wanganui 4581
Ph 04 526 4515
thompsonshorsecentre@xtra.co.nz
Horowhenua
Branch
Mary Craine
Susan Tomlin
Ph 06 308 8422 | 027 279 7799
wendy.jeffery@farmside.co.nz
Wellington
PH 06 824 0421
christie.trail@gmail.com
297 Lockwood Road, RD5
Palmerston North 4475
Ph 06 752 0849
dhaszard@xtra.co.nz
Wairarapa
Maria Christie
C/- J Newton, 26 Nilgiri Rd
RD 2,Napier
06 858 9757
E.Greville@massey.ac.nz
Dana Haszard
Taranaki
PH 06 867 2913
R.J.K.E.Moss@xtra.co.nz
Emma Greville
Bernice Frost
Taihape
SECRETARY
Ph 04 298 2933
anitaayres@yahoo.com.au
AREA GROUP CONTACTS
AREA
DELEGATE
Jody MacDonald
Nelson
61 Westdale Rd RD 1 Richmond
Nelson 7081
Ph 03 548 3897 (wk)
jodyjammac@gmail.com
Janelle Sangster-Ward
PO Box 60
Ward 7248
Marlborough
Ph 03 575 6778 | Mob 021 402 225
j_nell82@yahoo.co.nz
Canterbury
660 Dillons Pt Rd
RD3 Blenhemim7273
Ph 03 5780913
marlboroughdressage@xtra.co.n
z
Melissa Kennett
2/1132 Old West Coast Road
West Melton, RD1, Chch 7671
Glenys Blain
Amanda Waddell
Grahams Rd RD 4
Ashburton 7774
57 Dolma Street
Methven
Marty Pow
Hilton RD 25,
Temuka 7985
Ph 03 693 9423
areadelegate.scnodressage@xtra.co.nz
Hielke de Graaf
c/-
Scenic Circle Southern Cross
118 High St, Dunedin
Ph 027 661 5110
hielkedegraaf@gmail.com
Southland
Sharon Inwood
Aubrey McRae
Ph 03 302 6712
pgblain@farmside.co.nz
Otago
Lee Stevens
4 Francois Way, Enner
Glynn
Nelson 7011
Ph 021 340 049
lee@stevensorchard.co.nz
305 Lawford Rd, West Melton
RD 6, Christchurch 7676
Ph 03 344 4375
Aubrey@movelogistics.co.nz
Ashburton
South
Canterbury/
North Otago
SECRETARY
Mary Davis
159 Norman Road, RD 1
Winton 9781
Ph 03 236 0817
Mob 027 283 2679
m.sclark@woosh.co.nz
Ph 021 143 9565
mel.kennett@hotmail.com
Ph 03 302 8646
waddellam@gmail.com
Anita Fitt
Ph 021 0295 5682
showsecretary.scnodressage@xtra.
co.nz
Laura Dawson
49 Centennial Ave,
Helensburgh, Dunedin 9010
Ph 027 208 5522
dressageotago@yahoo.com
Sharon Muirhead
372 Mill Road North
RD 6, Invercargill 9872
Ph 03027 275 1934
r.smuirhead@xtra.co.nz
If you are planning to go across the strait
to the Samsung GTL Networks Young
Rider Champs, Bates Nationals or HOY,
then check out the great Interislander
fare deals for ESNZ members on
www.nzequestrian.org.
Competing a registered TB in ESNZ
events this year ?
Check out the ESNZ web site for
details of the TiES competition and
qualifying events for the
2014/15 season
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AREA JUDGES OFFICERS (AJO’s)
Northland
Carol Going
Ph 09 433 4813
Waitemata
Judith Cunningham
Ph 09 420 9914
Mob 027 222 0066
Auckland
Sue Paterson
Ph 09 292 7973
Waikato
Marcia Bayley
Ph 07 870 3033
Bay Of Plenty
Leonie Coker
07 333 2774
Gisborne
Mura Love
Ph 06 867 8830
Northern
Hawkes Bay
Felicity Dobell-Brown
Ph 06 877 4628
Southern
Hawkes Bay
Mary Craine
Ph 06 374 7118
Fax 06 374 7020
Central Districts
& Taihape
Julie Brougham
Ph 06 354 7731
Taranaki
Michelle King
Ph 06 752 4374
Wairarapa
Ian Childs
Ph 027 688 5439
Wellington
Jan Bird
Ph 04 528 9945 (ah)
Nelson
Suzanne Inglis
Ph 027 682 7756
Marlborough
Janna Greene
Ph 03 572 5185
Canterbury
Judy Greenslade
Ph 03 324 2155
Mob 027 223 1667
Ashburton
Diane Rawlinson
Ph 03 308 7728
Sth Canterbury
North Otago
Stuart Bishell
Ph 03 686 2292
Otago
Barbara Chalmers
Ph 03 489 6457
Southland
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Lyn Fox
Ph 027 222 1927
RD 1 Kawakawa
Bay of Islands 0281
going2c@xtra.co.nz
PO Box 25
Helensville 0840
hoofs@xtra.co.nz
29 Ellett Road West, RD 1
Papakura 2580
sue.patersonnz@gmail.com
66 Veda Lane
Te Awamutu 3800
candmbayley@farmside.co.nz
157 Ngapouri Road,
R D 3 Rotorua 3073
bonez.rot@xtra.co.nz
300 Aberdeen Rd
Gisborne
mura@mytronics.co.nz
PO Box 8569
Havelock North
fcdb@inhb.co.nz
21 Ransom St
Dannevirke 4930
marycraine@xtra.co.nz
PO Box 14002, Longburn
Palmerston North 4866
dandjbrougham@farmside.co.nz
65 Albion Road, RD 4
New Plymouth 4374
moocows@xtra.co.nz
2/17 Garrison Street
Greytown
ianchilds53@gmail.com
26 Gorrie Rd, Upper Hutt
wharemanu@xtra.co.nz
3 Merton Place
Annesbrook Nelson 7011
sooze19@xtra.co.nz
619 Brookby Rd,
RD2, Blenheim 7272
acsrichards@netz.co.nz
72 Southbridge–Sedgemere Rd
RD 3 Leeston 7683
judegreenslade@snap.net.nz
9 Maple Lane
Tinwald Ashburton 7770
dianzDMR@xtra.co.nz
849 Landsborough Rd
RD 2 Timaru 7972
sm-bishell@xtra.co.nz
31 Guy Rd RD2
Mosgiel 9092
barbara.chalmers @agresearch.co.nz
182A Tarbert Street
Alexandra 9320
lynfox@xtra.co.nz
For a complete list of ESNZ Officials, including Judges,
Technical Delegates & Stewards go to
www.nzequestrian.org.nz/dressage/resources/officials
BECOME A JUDGE
Become a JUDGE - See the View from “C”
Being involved in your sport as a judge offers you many opportunities
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If you are a rider you understand much more clearly what the judge is
looking for and this will help you improve your own scores
You can encourage and help other riders
Be part of the Judging Team at shows in your own area and get the
chance to travel to other areas, meet new people
Extend your own knowledge about the requirements of dressage and
training towards the ultimate Grand Prix
Attend Judges Clinics with our own NZ and international experts
Trot the pathway to becoming an International Judge but there are age
limits for this so get on the track before the bell goes !
For more information contact your Area Judges Officer and check out the
Judges Education Manual: www.nzequestrain.org.nz/resources/officials
BECOME A STEWARD
The FEI /ESNZ Stewards motto is
“Help – Prevent - Intervene”
What is stewarding ?
The supervision at events by trained individuals to ensure that the welfare of the
horse is respected and that a level playing field is provided for all athletes
participating at the event
The purpose of stewarding is to
 Protect the welfare of the horse & ensure fair play
 To support the Organising Committee (OC) in the successful running of
the event in line with rules & regulations
Become a Steward
 Enjoy helping horses and riders enjoy their sport
 Enjoy the friendship of other officials
 Enjoy being a valued team member on the OC
 Trot the pathway to being an International (FEI) Steward
For more information contact the Dressage Chief Steward or view the Stewards
pathway on www.nzequestrain.org.nz/resources/officials
BECOME A COACH
Equestrian Sports NZ has a great Coach Programme for training and
accrediting coaches. Dressage NZ also maintains a separate list of coaches
and trainers. This list classifies Coaches/Trainers dependent on their level of
practical achievements. Enquiries re the Dressage NZ list can be sent to
Dressage NZ Sport Manager, RD 13, Hawera.
For more information
ESNZ Coaching Programme
nicky@nzequestrian.org.nz
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ESNZ MEMBERSHIP and HORSE REGISTRATION
DRESSAGE FEES / CLASSIFICATION of EVENTS

ESNZ Community Membership permits you to compete in non-graded classes
only. ESNZ Community Membership is free and will be compulsory to compete in
non-graded competitions from 1 Jan 2015

Full competitive rider ESNZ membership fee, and ESNZ horse/pony
registration fee, allocates you and your horse each a unique registration
number. This permits you to compete in graded dressage competitions subject
to further payment of a DR Annual Start or Flexi Start for your horse or pony.

DR Annual start fees : Are horse/pony specific and permit that horse/pony
an unlimited number of DR starts for a twelve month period.
 Flexi Starts: are available as an Alternative to Annual Starts, paid per each
class entered at time of entry. Flexi Starts represent the “pay as you go”
system. Flexi Starts are not horse specific and are an ideal option for riders
in other disciplines wishing to have limited dressage starts on more than
one horse. You need one Flexi Start per class per horse/pony up to level 4
($5), two ($10) for all Level 5 and above. All Flexi Start stickers, which can
be purchased from ESNZ, must be attached to the competitor entry form at
the time of entry or must be paid on line at with any on-line entries and the
fees forwarded to Dressage NZ with the T & D Levies.
Eg Four level 2 Starts at 2 day show =$20
 T & D Levies: All graded and non-graded competitions at Training (from 1
Jan 2015) Local, Regional & National Events are subject to a $3 per start
dressage levy and are payable to the organiser with your entry fees.
Organisers incorporate this fee into your entry fee. This enables the sport to
keep the initial start fees as low as possible
Dressage Horse / Pony Fees 2014 – 2015
These fees are in addition to ESNZ Horse/ Pony Registration fee of $65
Annual Start
Level 1
$60
DR Flexi Start $5 per class
or
Annual Start
Levels 2 - 4
$90
or
DR Flexi Start $5 per class
Annual Start
Levels 5 - 9
$90
or
DR Flexi Start $10 per class
Membership & Horse Registration Requirements
Event &
Class Type
Rider ESNZ
Membership
ESNZ Horse
Registration $65
Training Event
Non- Graded
Local Event
Non- Graded
Local Event
Graded
Regional Event
Non-Graded
RE / ICH
Graded
NCH /HoY
Community(free)
Not compulsory
or Competitive $60
Community(free)
Not compulsory
or Competitive $60
FEI CDI / Y
√ plus FEI REG √ plus FEI REG
Competitive $60
√
Community(free)
Not compulsory
or Competitive $60
Competitive $60
Competitive $60
√
√
DR Fee
Annual
or Flexi
TD Levy
Paid with EF
Not compulsory
$3 per class
Not compulsory
$3 per class
ANN or FLEXI
$3 per class
Not compulsory
$3 per class
ANN or FLEXI
$3 per class
ANNUAL
$3 per class
Contact ESNZ for FEI REG
Schedule:
Always check schedule for eligibility criteria for any rider category or other classes
that may have eligibility restrictions. If in doubt contact the organiser
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Dressage (DR) horse/pony annual start fees and flexi-starts are separate from
ESNZ membership and horse registration fees. ESNZ registration fees fund
ESNZ central operations including admin/support systems for members.
Dressage NZ horse/pony start fees support Dressage specific governance,
administration, officials training and support projects/programmes for riders.

Graded Competitions: All riders must be ESNZ competitive members and all
horses must be ESNZ registered to compete in graded competitions.

Non-Graded Competitions All riders must be ESNZ Community members from

Training Events (TE)
Schedule: Non–graded competitions (classes) only. Riders must be at least
1 Jan 2015. Horses are not required to be ESNZ registered to compete in any
non-graded competition. In Dressage, all non-graded competitions of ANY LEVEL
are classified as Introductory for the purposes of ESNZ membership & horse
registration requirements
ESNZ Community Members from 1 Jan 2015. Horses / ponies do not need to
be ESNZ registered. Your chance to “Have a Go”.
Non-graded classes for full competitive ESNZ members on ESNZ registered or
non-registered horses may be scheduled. No grading points are allocated

Local Events (LE) Prize Money Optional

Regional Events (RE & ICH) Prize Money Optional at RE only

Training Events, Local Events, Regional Events
Schedule: May offer classes which are restricted to different categories of riders
Schedule: Must offer graded competitions for ESNZ full competitive members
and registered horses.
May offer non-graded competitions for Community members and unregistered
horses/ponies.
May offer non-graded classes for full competitive ESNZ members on ESNZ
registered or non-registered horses
Schedule: Must offer graded competitions up to Level 9 for ESNZ full
competitive members and registered horses.
May offer non-graded competitions for Community members and unregistered
horses/ponies.
and combinations of Community Members / Full Members / Grades of Horses /
Registered and non-registered horses subject to All Graded Competitions only
being open to full competitive members and registered horses. Eligibility for
each competition must be clearly stated in the schedule

National & Named Events (NCH, HOY)
Schedule: Must offer graded competitions up to Level 9. Promotional or
special competitions by Dressage NZ approval. All horses & ponies must be
registered and riders must be competitive members

FEI Events
Riders must be FEI registered for all FEI events (exception FEI WDC is
optional). FEI registration expires annually on 31 Dec and must be
renewed via ESNZ National Office. Horses must be FEI registered and hold
an FEI horse passport if competing in CDI 3* or above. CDIY horses only
require a passport if competing in a foreign (overseas) CDI
Minimum Performance for Riders Competing in Foreign FEI events
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
60% (overall score) in FEI GP and /or FEI GPS Test on at least two occasions in REG, ICH,
NCH or FEI events in the 12mth prior to the foreign event (Big tour)
60% (overall score) in FEI Intermediate A or Intermediate B on at least two occasions in REG,
ICH, NCH or FEI events in the 12mth prior to the foreign event (Middle tour)
60% (overall score) in FEI PSG and or FEI Int I Test at least two occasions in REG, ICH,
NCH or FEI events in the 12mth prior to the foreign event (Small tour)
60% (overall score) in FEI PSG and or Int I Test, or FEI YR Prelim, FEI YR Team or FEI YR
IND on at least two occasions in REG, ICH, NCH or FEI events in the 12mth prior to the
foreign event
Freestyle scores do not qualify
These rules also apply to overseas based riders who must qualify at equivalent overseas
based national events.
Should a combination not have met these criteria, the national selectors reserve the right at
their discretion to waive the above criteria
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CODE OF CONDUCT
FOR THE WELFARE OF THE HORSE
The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) expects all those involved
in international and national equestrian sport to adhere to the FEI’s
Code of Conduct and to acknowledge and accept that at all times the
welfare of the horse must be paramount and must never be
subordinated to competitive or commercial influences. The full version
of the Code of Conduct can be found at www.fei.org and in the FEI
Rule Book
FEI & ESNZ CLEAN SPORT
Competitors should keep up to date with CLEAN SPORT for horses &
riders on the ESNZ page of www.nzequestrian.org.nz This is your guide
to prohibited substances & medication control and it is every rider’s
responsibility to make themselves aware of these rules and
requirements
DRESSAGE OFFICIAL TEST BOOK
Effective 1st September 2013
The Test Book includes the USDF Glossary of
Terms which aims to standardise and explain
dressage terminology for riders and judges, the
Pyramid of Training (Training Scale), the purpose
of each level from Level 0 (Training) through to
Grand Prix (Level 9) and Guidelines for Freestyles
(permitted & non-permitted movements at each level)
Test Books are available from many saddlery
stores, dressage groups, ESNZ National Office
and the Dressage Sport Manager.
email dressagenz@xtra.co.nz
18.00 each or $150.00 for a pack of 10 (incl GST and pp)
FOR ESNZ MEMBERSHIP ENQUIRIES
04 499 8994 nzef@nzequestrian.org.nz
www.nzequestrian.org.nz
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FEI ESNZ & DRESSAGE RULES
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THE WELFARE OF THE HORSE
The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) expects all those involved
in international and national equestrian sport to adhere to the FEI’s
Code of Conduct and to acknowledge and accept that at all times the
welfare of the horse must be paramount and must never be
subordinated to competitive or commercial influences.
Rule Books which riders & officials will find invaluable
 ESNZ General & Veterinary Regulations – applicable to all disciplines
 ESNZ Rules for Dressage
Both are available on the ESNZ web site www.nzequestrian.org.nz
Dressage has released a web based Dressage App suitable
for all mobile devices The app is your direct link to Dressage
NZ & FEI rules, key events , the dressage calendar, and
sponsor links. http//qrs.ly/br30vvj
Or scan the QR code
Purchase hard copies of the Dressage Rule Book from
ESNZ | PO Box 6146 | Marion Square | Wellington 6141
Riders competing in FEI competitions (CDI / Y / WDC ) should refer to
www.fei.org for FEI General, Veterinary & Dressage Rules
GUIDELINES TO THE DRESSAGE RULES
The following selected rules and guidelines are not intended to replace
the need to read the official rule books but are useful reminders of
some of the common competitions topics & rules that riders need to be
familiar with. These are only some extracts from the rules and it is
important to check the appropriate complete rule if a query or conflict
arises and understand the full wording of the rule in the correct context.
The Article (ART) refers to the rule and the book to look in. (DR =
Dressage, ESNZ = General Regs)
These are not all the rules for
Dressage Events and therefore riders cannot use these limited extracts
to claim lack of knowledge if they are found to be non compliant.
Extracts from ESNZ General Regulations & Dressage Rule Book.
DEFINITIONS
Event : Refers to the complete meeting
Competition: Refers to the individual classes at the event
Grade: Refers to the grade of horse according to the number of points
earned in competitions. (Ref page 16)
Level: The level of competition = degree of difficulty of the tests
(Ref page 16)
Category: Refers to a group of competitors and or horses/ponies for
whom an event or competition is organised
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DRESSAGE COMPETITIONS
Dressage has 20 Area Groups located throughout New Zealand. These Area
Groups organise local, regional and national competitions throughout the year.
Dressage competition is also provided by ESNZ affiliated and member
organisations. The North and South Island Championships, the Prydes Easifeed
FEI World Dressage Challenge, the Bates National Championships and the
Farmlands
Horse of the Year Show are all key events.
Competitions are based on a national system of horse grading & rider category.
The levels become progressively more difficult thus testing the progress of horse
and rider. Rider categories are based on rider experience
Dressage Tests follow a set pattern of movements that the horse and rider must
complete in an arena, usually 60 x 20m. Letters are placed at precise points
around the arena which define where the movements must be performed. Each
test is judged by one or more judges who score every movement. Score sheets
are then given a percentage score and placings are determined by highest
percentage.
Reference Art DR 460.1
Horse / Pony Grades. A horse/pony moves from one grade to the next once a
predetermined number of points are accumulated. Inexperienced riders may,
under certain conditions as per Rule ART 464, downgrade more experienced
horses to use as schoolmasters. Refer to Rule Book for FULL details and more
guidelines page 18 of this Year Book .
Grading Points are allocated based on the % gained in each test.
These points are recorded on the Equestrian Sports NZ horse database
57 - 59.99% = 1pt;
63 - 66.99% = 5 pts;
HORSE/PONY GRADE
60 - 62.99% = 3pts;
>67% = 7pts
TESTS
GRADING POINTS
Level 1
Level 1
Less than 30 points in Level 2 or above
Level 2
Level 2
Less than 30 points in Level 3 or above
Level 3
Level 3
Less than 30 points in Level 4 or above
Level 4
Level 4
Less than 30 points in Level 5 or above
Level 5
Level 5
Less than 30 points in Advanced Grade
Advanced Grade
Levels 6 – 9 inclusive
Prix St Georges, L6 Tests
Level 6
Intermediate I, L7 Tests
Level 7
Levels 6 & 7 are referred to as “Small Tour”
the first international level
Intermediate A,B, L8 Tests
Level 8
Levels 8 is referred to as “Intermediate Tour”
Grand Prix & GPS
Level 9
Levels 9 is referred to as “Big Tour”
Advanced Grade
Horses may compete in any levels they are eligible for within Advanced Grade
at any event. Horses may compete in any levels they are eligible for within
Advanced grade at any event, UNLESS at Regional, Island or National Events
the schedule specifies that horses/ponies are restricted to levels as
advertised in the schedule.
A horse’s grade for the purposes of this restriction be determined as follows
(this includes all Freestyle points)
Level 6 - Not more than 60 points in Level 7 or above
Level 7 - Not more than 60 points in Level 8 or above
Level 8 - Not more than 60 points in Level 9
These restrictions will not apply if a horse is competed by another rider of
Category C7 or below
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DRESSAGE RIDER CATEGORIES
DRESSAGE RIDER CATEGORIES EXPLAINED
Reference Art DR 463.7
A national standard of DRESSAGE rider categories has been implemented. Rider
categories have nothing to do with the level or grading points of a horse, but just
the points gained in a particular level by the rider ON ANY HORSE AT ANY TIME .
Why did Dressage NZ do this? It gives the sport a chance to offer classes
defined by rider experience. For example Organisers can offer a Level 1 Test 1.1
( old name preliminary) class restricted to CN and C1 riders, and then another
class, Level 1 Test 1.1 for riders C2 and above , so that an experienced rider
doesn’t compete on a lower graded horse against an inexperienced rider on a
lower graded horse.
This does not mean that experienced riders can never bring out their young
horses at Level 1. It does mean that more experienced riders will not be able to
enter classes offered to a lower category of riders
Dressage Rider Categories
Category N
(CN) Newcomers. For riders who have never earned grading
points at any Level
Category 1
(C1) For riders who have never earned grading points at any level
above Level 1
Category 2
(C2) For riders who have never earned grading points at any level
above Level 2 and riders who have ridden at ESNZ Novice
Horse Trials
Category 3
(C3) For riders who have never earned grading points at any level
above Level 3 and riders who have ridden at ESNZ
Intermediate Horse Trials
Category 4
(C4) For riders who have never earned grading points at any
level above Level 4
Category 5
(C5) For riders who have never earned grading points at any
level above Level 5 and riders who have ridden at ESNZ
Advanced Horse Trials
Category 6
(C6) For riders who have never earned grading points at any
level above Level 6
Category 7
(C7) For riders who have never earned grading points at any
level above Level 7
Category 8
(C8) For riders who have never earned grading points at any
level above Level 8
Category 9
Category M
(C9) For riders who have earned grading points at Level 9
(CM) Masters. For Riders 55yrs & over (age from the beginning
of the calendar year that the rider turns 55)
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BEFORE YOUR EVENT GUIDELINES
Horse /Pony Minimum Age to Compete Ref DR Art 462.3
The official date of birth for all horses & ponies is 1 st August (Sth
Hemisphere) & 1st January Nth Hemisphere. Horses or ponies must be
at least 3 years of age as at that official DOB before they are permitted
to compete. Eg A Sth Hemisphere Horse born in January 2014 has an
official DOB of 1 August 2013
Horse Rider Minimum Age to Compete Ref DR Art 463.2
A Rider may compete on a horse (over 148cm) from the beginning of
the calendar year in which they turn 12yrs
Pony Rider Minimum Age to Compete Ref DR Art 463.6
There is no minimum age restriction for a pony rider.
Pony Rider Maximum Age to Compete – 16yrs Ref DR Art 463.6
Competitors turning 16 on or after 1 August may continue to take part
in competitions and championships for pony riders up to and including
31 July in the following calendar year.
Adults on Ponies Ref DR Art 463.6
Riders over the maximum age to be eligible to ride in pony competitions
may ride ponies in open competition, but not in competitions restricted
to ponies and pony riders.
Rider Categories Ref DR Art 463 & Year Book P17
Competitions / Series may be restricted to specific categories of riders
See Year Book from page 38 for SERIES If you want to check the
number of points a rider horse / pony has go to
www.nzequestrian.co.nz / what’s new rider profile or horse profile
Horse /Pony Eligibility Ref DR Art 460 & Year Book P16
When entering an event make sure the horse has not won more than
30 grading points in the level above that of the competition you are
entering – see Year Book page 16 for definition of levels. If you want to
check the number of points a horse / pony has go to
www.nzequestrian.co.nz / what’s new /horse profile.
Where points have to be entered manually by ESNZ, recent events may
not yet show up
Downgrading of Horses & Ponies Ref DR Art 464
Horses or Ponies may be downgraded, following an application to the
Dressage NZ on the prescribed form together with any due fee. It may
be downgraded to the highest level at which the applicant rider has
competed, but not below Level 2. Once registered as downgraded the
horse/pony will not be allowed to compete at all in Island, National
Championship event, or other event /series/class specified by DNZ, for
twelve months regardless of points gained or level ridden. This applies
regardless of ownership or any rider.
Only the approved rider may compete the horse at the downgraded
level. If the horse/pony is competed by any other rider, the horse/pony
automatically reverts to having its original points and the downgraded
status is revoked . Before a new rider can compete on the horse/pony
at any level lower than its original grade, the process of downgrading
must recommence.
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AT YOUR EVENT GUIDELINES
Horse and Pony Identification Numbers
DR Art 478.14
These MUST be worn at all times whilst exercising and competing at
Events run under ESNZ rules for Dressage. Numbers must be worn
either attached to the bridle on the side of the face below the ear, or,
attached to the lower rear corner of the saddle cloth.
Stallions – ESNZ GR’s
A stallion must wear a tag with a red “S” on white background on each
side of the bridle or head collar at all times when on the grounds. A
stallion needs to have both the rider and a handler wearing approved
red and armbands or sash can be removed just prior to the horse going
around the arena prior to the test. Refer also to ESNZ Web Site &
General Regs for complete Stallion Handling Rules & Guidelines
Use of Arena – Ref DR Art 473
Do not use an arena to work in unless specifically advised by the OC .
Prohibited Schooling - Ref DR Art 474
Do not allow your horse to be ridden (other than walked on a long rein)
by any other rider. A horse can be ridden in a different discipline
(exception para–equestrian dressage) by another rider at the same
event eg A & P Show but this must not be used as an opportunity for
prohibited schooling
Whips :
Ref DR Art 479.1
A whip may be carried in any test except “the FEI tests” at the NZ
Dressage Championships and the HOY Show. When a whip is permitted
to be used, the use of one whip with a total maximum length of 120cm
(including flapper) for horses, and 100cm (including flapper) for ponies
may be used.
Ref DR Art 479.3 Do not allow anyone to use a whip from the ground to
train the horse whether a rider is mounted or not. Lunging the horse
must be without the rider and a lunge whip can be used.
Ref ESNZ GR 174.7 Any over-use or mis-use of whip or spur may result
in involvement from a steward or official and may be penalised up to
and including elimination, and or an official warning which is recorded
at national office (a yellow card).
Lunging - Ref DR Art 478.11
When lunging, single direct side reins, or double
sliding side reins (triangle) are permitted Lungeing
is allowed with one lunge line only. Note it is not
allowed to ride a horse or pony in single direct side
reins or double sliding ( triangle reins)
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Warm Up Arena Etiquette
Sometimes, surviving the warm up arena can be more
difficult than getting through your test! l Busy periods
require “arena etiquette” to ensure everyone has a safe,
stress-free warm up. Here are some guidelines to keep in
mind next time you find yourself in the warm up arena.
LOOK UP !
Many riders are so focused on their own horse – watching their neck and
head – they forget to look around. Awareness of other horses and riders
around you is crucial if you want to avoid accidents (or the odd word of
abuse!). Does your horse need brake lights? Don’t stop suddenly without
being aware of who is behind you. If you need to stop to adjust equipment or
dismount, move to the centre of the warm up arena or exit the warm up
arena. If you do accidentally happen to cut someone off or force them to halt,
quick “sorry!” is polite.
LUNGING
Try to stay as far as possible from other horses if you’re lunging. Keep to the
outskirts of the warm up area, or the designated lunging area if one exists.
COACHING/LESSONS
If a coach is warming you up, make sure they are standing on the edge of the
area, not in the middle. Make sure your coach is discrete! Shouting across
the arena may provide others with a free lesson, but they may not appreciate
it at the time!
KEEP YOUR VOICE DOWN!
Remember that the sounds you may make (clicking, growling or whatever!)
may help your horse, but may not help another rider whose horse may not
react the same way.
LEFT SHOULDER TO LEFT SHOULDER
When you and another rider are approaching head on, stay on the “right side
of the road”, with your left shoulder toward the approaching rider’s left
shoulder. If you’re walking or doing slow work, keep to the inside
track/centre of the arena.
KEEPING A DISTANCE
In a busy warm up arena, it’s difficult to do, but try to avoid riding too close to
another horse. Particularly when passing from behind; the horse you are
passing may feel threatened and decide to kick or panic and run off. Many
horses get upset when another horse crowds its space. Just use your
common sense – don’t ride up another horse’s rear end don’t pass too close
– we’re not playing dodgem cars!
MISBEHAVING HORSES
If your horse is having “behavioural problems”, please move to the edge of
the arena so as not to upset other horses. Likewise, if you see another horse
misbehaving, stay away and if you have to ride near it, do so quietly. If a rider
falls off or there is a loose horse, you should halt until the situation is under
control. A horse may be requested to leave the warm up area by a steward if
it is considered it’s behaviour is disruptive to other combinations.
RIDE IN YOUR DESIGNATED WARM UP AREA IF THERE IS ONE
Check if the show has designated any particular area for your level and or for
lunging
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BE CONSIDERATE OF OTHERS AT ALL TIMES
Everyone has equal right in the warm up area. FEI and junior riders alike.
Always give way if a collision is likely – even if you’re in the “right”. Everyone
has special “needs” so please bear the following in mind
 Juniors and beginners – less experienced, may not have much control
over there mount, may be intimidated by other riders. Be aware they may
unknowingly get in the way, please show some tolerance.
 Young/green horses – inexperienced, easily upset by other horses. Ride
quietly around them and keep your distance.
 FEI riders - lower level riders must be aware of an upper level rider who
is practicing a movement – they are expected to have more precision and
their movements are more complicated. Let them complete the movement by
giving them a little extra space. Lateral work always has right of way.
NO GALLOPING !
Above all, use your common sense and make it a safe environment for
everyone to enjoy.
SADDLERY – BITS - BRIDLES
Ref DR Art 478.9 Saddlery that is not permitted to be used on the
grounds at any time are
Bit guards, any kind of gadgets (such as bearing, side, running or
balancing reins etc), any form of blinkers including hoods & shadow
blinds. A dropped noseband or grackle may not be used with double
bridle.
EAR PLUGS are NOT permitted except prizegiving ceremonies. EAR
COVERS are permitted in TRAINING & COMPETITION These should be
discreetly coloured and must not cover the horse’s eyes If Ear Covers
are worn stewards will check for ear plugs these at the completion of
the test.
NOSE NETS May be used in Training & Competition but must be
discreet and must not cover the horse’s mouth
** SADDLE COVERS are only permitted in extreme wet weather
conditions and only when the TD and/or OC have also given permission
for riders to wear rain coats
Decorations & False Tails Ref DR Art 478.10
Any decoration of the horse with extravagant things, such as ribbons or
flowers etc, in the tail, etc is not allowed. Normal plaiting of the horses
mane and tail, however, is allowed. False tails may not contain any
metal parts.
SADDLES Ref DR Art 478.1
Saddles must be worn and be plain (dressage, show, side saddle, GP or
jumping saddle) and must be brown, black, grey or navy. Treeless
saddles are permitted but must look similar to the above plain saddles.
Western style, traditional Iberian or Arabian (with raised pommel and/or
cantle) or brightly coloured saddles are not permitted.
Stirrup leathers and irons are compulsory and must be attached to the
saddle and used in the conventional way. The rider’s boots must not be
fixed to the stirrup iron by mechanical means unless a special
dispensation is granted by Dressage, or a rider’s para classification
permits this. If fixed without dispensation elimination will result.
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No seat savers are allowed, except with special dispensation from
Dressage NZ.
Bridles, Bits, Nosebands & Nose Nets Ref DR Art 478.1.1
An ordinary snaffle or simple double bridle as laid down in the test.
Bridles must be predominantly black, brown, grey or navy and may not
be decorated with tassels or any additions to the normal configuration.
Discreet padding of the bridle at the poll or noseband is permitted.
Padding of the cheek pieces is not allowed and will result in elimination.
The Micklem bridle is permitted and must be used with a permitted bit
and without bit clips.
** NEW 2014 : Art 478
BRIDLES, NOSE NETS, EAR COVERS & EAR PLUGS
2.
Levels 0 - 4 An ordinary snaffle bridle.
**Levels 5 - 9 All tests incl FEI tests: - An ordinary snaffle or
simple double bridle. EXCEPT that NZ Dressage Selectors MAY
require a horse/pony (s) to be ridden in an FEI test under NZ rules
for dressage in a simple double bridle where the FEI test would
require this if the test was ridden under FEI rules for dressage.
When a horse/pony is to compete in a test that allows only a snaffle
bridle to be used, a double bridle is not allowed to be used in the warm
up for that test.
BITS Ref DR Art 478
Dressage NZ does not approve “brands” of bits, but “types” of bits. If
your “type” of bit is not shown in the following diagrams, then it is not
permitted. If you think it may have been approved since the publication
of this guideline, please check with Dressage dressagenz@xtra.co.nz
Provided the mouthpiece is smooth, the permitted snaffle bits are
shown in the captions and plates.
Snaffle or bridoon and curb must be made of metal or rigid plastic and
may be covered with rubber (wrapping of bits with any kind of material
and flexible rubber bits are not permitted). The lever arm of the curb bit
is limited to 10cm (length below the mouthpiece). If the curb has a
sliding mouthpiece, the lever arm of the curb bit below the mouthpiece
should not measure more than 10cm when the mouthpiece is at the
uppermost position. Minimum diameter of mouthpiece to be 12mm for
curb bit and 10mm for bridoon bit.
PERMITTED SNAFFLE BITS Ref DR Art 478.
Note A Dr Bristol bit ie where the link plate is long, flat and set at an
angle to the tongue is not classed as an ordinary double jointed snaffle
and is not allowed.
1.
Loose ring snaffle
2
a,b,c. Snaffle with jointed mouthpiece where middle piece should
be rounded
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3.
Egg-butt snaffle
4. Racing snaffle D-ring
5. Egg-butt snaffle with cheeks 6. Loose ring snaffle with
cheeks (Fulmer)
7. Snaffle with upper cheeks only 8. Hanging cheek snaffle
9. Straight bar snaffle.
Permitted also with mullen mouth and with eggbutt rings.
10 & 11
Snaffle with rotating mouthpiece
11. Snaffle with rotating middle piece
12. Rotary bit with rotating middle piece
13. Rotary bit with rotating middle piece & looped rings
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VARIOUS DOUBLE BRIDLE BITS
Bridoons
1. Loose ring bridoon bit
2 a,b,c
Bridoon bit with jointed mouthpiece where the middle piece
should be rounded. Eggbutt sides also allowed.
2 d Bridoon bit with rotating middle piece
2 e Bridoon Rotary bit with rotating middle piece
2f bridoon rotary bit with rotating middle piece and looped rings
3. Egg-butt bridoon bit
4.
Bridoon bit with hanging cheeks
Curbs
5.
Half-moon curb bits
6 &7
Curb bit with straight cheeks and port
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8. Curb bit with port and sliding
mouthpiece (Weymouth)
A curb bit with rotating lever arm is also allowed
9.
Variation of bits No 6, 7 & 8
10. Curb bit with S-curved
cheeks
11.
Curb chain (metal or leather or a combination)
12.
Lip strap
13.
Leather cover for curb chain
14.
Rubber cover for curb chain
PERMITTED NOSEBANDS
Ref DR Art 478.8.1
No noseband may ever be so tightly fitted that it will harm the horse
1 Dropped noseband 2. Cavesson noseband 3. Flash noseband
The Micklem bridle
must be used with a
permitted bit and
without bit clips
4. Crossed noseband
Mexican noseband
5. Micklem bridle
6. St Zaum Poll Relief Bridle (i & ii)
Permitted type
of nose net
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APPROVED SAFETY EQUIPMENT - Ref DR Art 478.13
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A short strap fastened to "D" rings on the pommel of a saddle
(commonly referred to as a "Monkey Strap") is approved for use as
a safety device for riders at competitions.
Stirrup irons of the type commonly referred to as "Toe Stoppers"
are approved for use as a safety device for riders at competitions.
Neck straps are approved as a safety device for riders use at
competitions at Levels Intro, 1 & 2. (A single plain strap fitted in
one loop around the horse’s neck).
Riders are permitted to wear body protectors at all levels
RIDER DRESS CODE - Ref DR Art 480
Note: Riders should be aware when riding under FEI rules there are a
number of differences between DNZ and FEI rules, please check FEI
dress rules carefully.
Refer DR Art 480 for definition of a “dark” coloured coat and permitted
contrasting trims & colours on coat lapel and collars. Contrasting
pocket flaps are not permitted
In the competition arena
There are regulations for the dress of the rider. These are more relaxed
for non graded & training classes, eg jackets are optional, chapettes
may be allowed, pony club dress is allowed, an approved safety
standards hat & harness is mandatory, and the event OC should give
details of what they allow on their schedule.
Graded competitions
Uniform dress (military, police etc) is allowed, with permission to the
rider from the service concerned, from Level 5 and above. ESNZ and
DR safety helmet rules will apply, uniform caps/hats may only be worn
by riders 18 years and over from level 5 and above.
HATS
Top Hats, Bowler Hats or Uniform hats may be worn in competitions at
Level 5 and above by riders 18 years and older). 18 years is defined as
the beginning of the calendar year in which the rider turns 18
Top Hats or Bowler Hats must be black, dark blue, or the same dark
colour as the jacket. They should be plain with only minor decoration
such as a plain ribbon band round the crown of a top hat or bowler
back. (Ribbon the same colour as the hat)
Top Hats and Bowler Hats may only be worn in competitions at Level 5
and above. Top hats or bowler hats may be worn in the competition
which includes the final warm up and presentation.
Safety Helmets ** All Riders under 18yrs must wear a safety helmet
18 years is defined as the beginning of the calendar year in which the
rider turns 18
Safety helmets must be predominantly black, dark blue or same dark
colour as the jacket, modest two tone colouring, panelling or crystal
detailing is allowed. Helmets must be properly fitted, securely fastened,
and correctly maintained. A safety helmet MUST be worn at all times
when mounted on the Event grounds (except as for top hats & bowler
hats as above) and it must comply with one of the following standardsPAS 015 (British Standard) | ASTM F1163 (American Standard)
BSEN 1384 (joint British/European Standard) | EN 1384 (European Standard)
AS/NZS 3838 (joint Australia/New Zealand Standard)
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DRESS CODE for graded competitions up to & incl Level 5
The following is compulsory
Short Jacket Black, dark*, or tweed, (tweed should not be
brightly coloured or have loud patterns).
Stock /Tie White or off white or may be the same colour as the jacket.
If same colour as the jacket must be the same “hue” but can be paler.
ESNZ tie is allowed. Stocks or ties may include a stripe, pattern or
piping of ONE additional colour.
Level 5 and below may wear a shirt with choker style collar, collar to be
white, off white or same colour “hue,” but can be paler than the jacket.
Shirt Choker style collar, or shirt with tie.
If permission is given to ride without jackets due to weather conditions,
then a white, off-white or pale coloured shirt, with long or short sleeves
must be worn (sleeveless not permitted). Stripes or checks of one
additional pale colour are allowed. An appropriately pinned down stock,
tie or choker collar must be worn.
** Breeches or Jodhpurs
White, off-white / beige / banana or pale grey If “full seat” style
breeches or jodhpurs are worn, dark colours black, brown or grey are
allowed in the “full seat”.
Boots & Gaiters Jodhpur boots or Riding boots (leather or rubber) Black
or same dark colour as the coat. May have discreet manufacturers logo
studs or modest crystal detailing. If gaiters are worn they should be of
the same leather and colour as the jodhpur boots & must be leather
look on the outside Suede chapettes are not allowed.
At Training (TE) & Local Events (LE) long boots, OR boots & gaiters may
be worn up to and including Level 9.
At Regional (RE) and National Events (NCH) boots & gaiters may be
worn up to and including Level 5
Gloves Optional up to Level 5. If worn, must be white, off white, or the
same colour as jacket
For competitions of Level 6 and above
Short Jacket or Tail Coat Black or dark*
Breeches White, off white (or beige with short coat only)
Boots Black or same dark colour as the coat
Boots are compulsory at Levels 6 - 9 at RE & NCH
Boots and Gaiters. Gaiters may be worn at levels 6-9 at Training (TE)
and Local Events (LE).
Boots/Gaiters specifications as for Level 5 above
Hat NZ safety standards approved safety hat with harness (see page
40 for standards), or top hat or bowler hat
Stocks/TiesWhite or off white or may be the same colour as the jacket.
Specifications as for Level 5 above
Gloves Compulsory. White, off white or dark coloured
Side Saddle Riders
It is permissible to ride aside in competitions run under ESNZ rules for
dressage. Riders should note that ESNZ rules for dressage including
dress rules, helmets etc apply to aside riders.Except that- Aside riders
may wear an apron which should be the same colour as the jacket, dark
breeches/jodphurs as under side saddle dress rules are allowed.
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SPURS Ref DR Art 480.5
Spurs are not compulsory in any competition run under ESNZ /
Dressage NZ Rules but riders competing under FEI rules should check
the rule for the appropriate level.
Spurs must be made of metal. The shank must be either curved or
straight pointing directly back from the centre of the spur when on the
rider’s boot. Any spur that has a curved shank must be worn with the
curve down. Exception Goose or swan neck spurs. (Diagram 1)
The arms of the spur must be smooth. If rowels are used they must be
free to rotate. Metal spurs with round hard plastic knobs are allowed
(“impuls spur”). “Dummy” spurs with no shanks are allowed. Spurs of
the type shown below (Diagram 2) are allowed, as long as the rowel is
blunt/smooth. Fixed rowels and sharp edges on spurs are not allowed.
1. Goose neck
4. Impuls spur
2 & 3 Blunt or smooth daisy rowel
5 & 6 Dummy spur with or without shank
Integrated spur (attached directly to the boot) is permitted, but the
specifications for the shank as per DNZ rules (ART 480.5) apply.
SALUTING Ref DR Art 477
All riders must take the reins (and whip if carried) in the same hand.
The head should be bowed while the other arm is held straight down to
the side. Male riders may if they wish, remove their hat in the traditional
manner
PENALTY POINTS & ELIMINATION
EXPLANATION ART 451 – Errors of Course and Test
If the rider turns the wrong way, forgets where they are going etc it is a
“course error” and marked accordingly. If they make an “error of the test” –
rise instead of sit, do not hold the reins and whip in one hand at the salute
etc then it is marked exactly the same – a “course error”. The course error
box at the bottom of the sheet will be ticked in the same way as for an actual
deviation of the course.
In fairness to riders it is suggested the bell should be rung for any course
error to give them the chance not to repeat the fault should they be likely to
do so, for example at the initial halt and salute.
If the rider rises when they should be sitting at the trot, the bell SHOULD be
rung, a course error given, and the rider should then perform the movement
again for a mark as in a normal deviation of course error.
However, ART 451 says a Judge may decide when a rider makes an “error
of test”, for example transition/pirouette eg at V instead of K, not to ring the
bell, BUT the rider will still incur a “course error”. In that example the rider will
get the course error, but the original movement can be fairly marked as the
transition/pirouette etc can be marked as if it was in the correct place. If the
bell has not been rung but a course error penalty has been given and the
rider makes the same mistake when the same movement is repeated on the
opposite rein, then they cannot be given another “course error”. Of course in
this situation if the bell has been rung the first time, then the rider WILL incur
another course error.
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INCORRECT SADDLERY
Bit guards, martingale, bearing side or running
reins, boots, bandages, blinkers – USED IN TEST
Bits
Not permitted type
Bridle
Not permitted type
Incorrect colour, decorated
Bridle
indiscreet padding
Bridle
Padded cheek pieces
Commercial logo on
No sponsorship agreement
saddle cloth
Used at Level 4 or below in
Double Bridle
warm up or in test
Used in competition.
Ear Plugs
(Permitted at Prize giving only)
Fly Fringe
Used
Horse Decoration
eg Glitter / Flowers
Neck Strap
Used in Test Above Level 2
Noseband
Incorrect for Bridle Used
Saddle
Incorrect Colour
Saddle
Wrong style
Saddle Covers
No Dispensation
Seat Savers
Stirrups
Boots fixed to stirrups
Stirrups & Leathers None
Tongue Restraint
Used
INCORRECT DRESS incl Whips & Spurs
Incorrect colour or non BOOTS/GAITERS
permitted decoration
BREECHES &
Incorrect colour, patterned
JOPDPHURS
GAITERS
Not matching boots
Not worn at Level 6 or above,
GLOVES
Incorrect colour
HATS
No hat, incorrect hat for Level
Persistent wearing of incorrect
HATS
hat or refusing to wear correct
level safety hat
Incorrect colour / non-permitted
HATS
detailing, decoration, panelling
JACKET
Not worn, incorrect colour, type
Incorrect colour or sleeveless
SHIRT
with no jacket
Excessive use / not approved
SPURS
type or not metal, or worn
upside down
Not worn at Level 6 or above,
STOCKS /TIES
Incorrect colour
Incorrect colour, patterned, not
WAISTCOAT
same colour as jacket collar
contrast
Excessive use, carrying whip in
arena when competition rules
WHIPS
does not permit, carrying more
than one whip DR Art 479
Carrying a whip around the
outside of the arena when
WHIPS
competition rules does not
permit a whip DR Art 479
Elimination
Elimination
Elimination
2 point penalty
Elimination
Elimination
Elimination
Elimination
Elimination
Elimination
2 point penalty
Elimination
2 point penalty
Elimination
Elimination
Elimination
Elimination
Elimination
2 point penalty
2 point penalty
2 point penalty
2 point penalty
Elimination
Disqualified from
all further classes
on the day
2 point penalty
2 point penalty
2 point penalty
Elimination
2 point penalty
2 point penalty
Elimination
4 penalty points
per judge
deducted
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OTHER PENALTIES
Commanding Having a test commanded
(called) when this is not permitted DR Art 481
Course Error ( First) per Judge
Course Error (Second) per Judge
Course Error (Third) Ref DR Art 451
Dismounting Rider dismounting for reason
unacceptable to the judge or falling from the
horse in a test. Ref DR Art 451.7 & 7.1
Earphones Riding the test with earphones
(these are only permitted when warming up)
Ref DR Art 480.6
Entering arena when not competing or failing to
enter more than 60 secs after signal to start
(at discretion of judge)
Entering arena before signal or failing to enter
after 45 secs (at discretion of judge) Note Rider
must enter within 20 seconds of start of the
music in freestyle tests DR Art 471.2.1
Exceeding Time Allowed in F/Style
Fall of horse and /or rider
Lameness If the judges consider the horse is
lame in the test Ref DR Art 455
Leaves Arena Horse places all 4 feet outside
arena where surround is continuous
Leaves Arena Horse places all 4 feet outside
arena where surround is intermittent or marked
by a line
Resistance The horse refuses to continue for
20 seconds consecutively in a test Ref DR Art
451.9
Unauthorised assistance from Commander
and /or outside assistance Ref DR Art 452.5
Voice – Use of ( eg clicking ) Ref DR Art 453
Elimination
2 point penalty
4 point penalty
Elimination
Elimination
Elimination
Elimination
2 point penalty or
0.05% in F/style
2 point penalty per
judge from Artistic
mark
Immediate
Retirement
Elimination
Elimination
Elimination at
Judges Discretion
Elimination
Elimination
2 point penalty per
movement
Note: These tables of penalties are intended as a guideline for riders and
judges only and do not cover every eventuality for non-compliance with the
rules. Refer to Dressage Rule Book or ESNZ General Regulations for more
details re these penalties and any not included in these tables.
After the Competition
Protests Ref : ESNZ GR’s
If a competitor has any queries or protests about the classification or queries
about other incidents at the event they should approach an official of the OC
as soon as possible. Protests re the classification or other irregularities in the
competition must be made within 30 minutes of the result of the competition
(class) being posted (official announcement of results). Guidance may be
given for procedure with the protest. A protest against a mark in the test will
not be accepted and marks cannot be altered
Judges can be approached for a friendly discussion by arrangement.
Prize Giving Ref DR Art 485.2 If a competitor has won a prize they are
expected to attend the prize giving as detailed by the OC. Failure to do so
may result in forfeiture of the prize money or prize.
Eligiblity: If you are found to be ineligible for a class you have entered and
have won prize money/prizes, you will requested to return this, and grading
and series points won will be deducted. This applies if your horse registration
or rider membership was found to be non-current.
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DRESSAGE NZ CONFERENCE
& ANNUAL AWARDS 2015
Dressage NZ hosts an Annual Conference and Awards Dinner.
The conference votes on remits submitted by areas and individuals.
This is an important aspect of the sport’s progress and looks to the future. The
Awards Dinner is a celebration of the years achievements.
The next Conference & Awards Dinner will be hosted by
Dressage Bay of Plenty @ Rotorua 27/28 June 2015
The Kaye Fissenden Memorial Trophy
This trophy is awarded for an outstanding contribution to Dressage NZ, annually
at the discretion of the Dressage NZ Board
2014 Winner – Christine Hartstone – Waikato
The Karmargen Sportsmanship Award
The Windsor Lad Trophy
This award is offered to encourage all levels of riders to Play Fair, to honour the
FEI Code of Conduct and responsibilities to fellow competitors, judges, officials,
OC’s, sponsors, spectators, owners, media and the sport at large
Generously sponsored by Karen & Peter Trotter, the winner receives
The Windsor Lad Trophy plus $500 Training Grant
2014 Winner – No Nominations
Individual Members and Area Groups are invited to nominate competitors,
officials and volunteers for these prestigious awards by 1 April 2015
Area Sportsmanship Awards will be made in 2015. Nomination forms will be
on the website. Help Dressage NZ recognise these individuals n our sport
The St Georges Trophy
The “Friends of Dressage” have donated a beautiful bronze trophy to recognise
achievement by first year advanced riders
2014 Winner – Catherine West & Anarocz – Taranaki
 Eligible riders must not have previously competed at Prix St Georges level
or above at Regional qualifying shows designated “RE” or “R”
 Eligible Scores will be earned at RE, ICH, NCH, HOY Events
 First year advanced riders must nominate 3 scores from ADV Level 6/7
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Classes at RE, ICH, YRCH, NCH, HOY. Qualifying Tests FEI PSG & Int I, 6B,
7A, 7B, CDIY Team or YR Individual Test
The total score must be nominated in % to three decimal placings and be
verified either by copies of the test sheets or official results of the classes
The highest average % of three classes to be classified as the winner. If
there is a tie, then the highest average of the best two scores will win.
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NATIONAL EVENTS 2014 / 2015
November 2014
Prydes’ Easifeed NZ Section FEI World Dressage Challenge
Saturday 8th – Monday 10th Nov – Taupo NEC
Trot Up 8th, Competition 9th, Clinic 10th.
Nominations close 16th Sept. Selected combinations only
Spectators welcome. Free admission all days.
Contact dressagenz@xtra.co.nz
North Island Dressage Championships
29th Nov/1 Dec 2014 Hosted by Dressage Waikato
Contact Event Co-ordinator Michelle Paterson Mob 0274 949 721
Email gandmpaterson@xtra.co.nz www.dressagewaikato.co.nz
South Island Dressage Championships
29/31 Jan 2015 Hosted by Dressage Canterbury at McLeans Is
Contact Event Manager Andrew Bruce Mob 021 758 020
Email: andrewb@nzcds.co.nz
Includes National Challenge Finals Levels 1-8, SI National
Challenge Accumulators levels 1- 9, SI Zilco Dressage to Music Leaderboard
Finals & Pryde’s Easifeed SI Young Rider Hi-Points Series Finals
North Island & South Island Championships Balloting & Qualifying
Should balloting be necessary in any grade, the Organising Committee reserves
the right to ballot based on the following criteria:
Horses must have gained the following scores in graded competitions at LE, RE
or Nat Events since 1 Aug 2013. No Musical Freestyle scores.
1.
Level s 1 – 4: Horses with at least one score 65% or over (since 1 August
2013) at the Level in which they are entered on at least one occasion will be
automatically accepted
2.
Levels 2 - 4. Horses with at least one score 70% or over (since 1 August
2013) at one Level Below in which are they are entered will be
automatically accepted
3.
Levels 5-9: Horses with at least one score of 58% or over in a graded
competition in the Level entered since 1 Aug 2103
4.
If the maximum number of places available is not reached combinations will
be accepted in order of their highest % scored in the Level in which they
are entered (excluding Musical scores).
January 2015: One Journey = Two Pony & Young Rider Events
Classes up to for riders up to 25yrs plus Senior Grand Prix .
14/15 Jan followed by NI Pony Club Dressage Championships 17/18 Jan
Egmont A & P Showgrounds Hawera
Hosted by Dressage NZ supported by Dressage Taranaki
All levels up to Grand Prix plus Dressage Equitation Championships, and
including non-graded section. No prior qualification required.
www.facebook.com/NZ Pony & Young Rider Dressage Championships
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BATES NZ DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS
5 -7 March 2015 | Manfeild Park - Feilding
Featuring
 CDI3* and CDIY FEI International Event
 Bates All Grade Championships, National Challenge Final Level 9 &
NI Challenge Finals Levels 1-8. NI Challenge Accumulator Finals, Elite
Equine Young Dressage Horse Championship and Amateur Rider
Championships, Masters Championships
 Bates Saddles Easi-Change Fit Solution Demo
 Dressage Musical Spectacular Sat 7th March
Doors open 4pm Bar & Food on site. Tickets from www.ticketdirect.co.nz
Limited door sales
For all enquiries including trade and marketing
opportunities or if you would like to be
a Valued Event Volunteer contact
Celine Filbee - Event Manager
0274 540 591 or dressage@inspire.net.nz
Entries Close 29 January 2015
Qualification Period 1 Jan 2014 – 15 February 2015.
Riders who intend to qualify at NHB, NTHLD or TKI MUST still enter by 29
Jan. No entries accepted after 29 Jan No Musical scores count as qualifying scores
Open Championships: Any category of rider. No limit on grading points of horse
Open Championships L1 & L2: One total score 65% at RE, ICH, NCH or HoY
Open Championships: L3: One total score 63% at RE, ICH, NCH or HoY
Amateur Championships Levels 1-3:
One total score 63% at LE, RE, ICH, NCH or HoY. Horses with less than 200
grading points in grade entered. Riders C5 and below
Open Championships: Level 4 = 60%, Levels 5 -9 58%
One score at RE, ICH, NCH or HOY
Proof of qualification is the responsibility of PR (person responsible) or competitor.
The OC reserves the right to ballot in all levels if excessive entries are received
Challenge Finals: No prior qualification, but if excessive entries are received in
any level, priority will be given to horses who have gained the following %:
Levels 1-3: 63% Level 4 60%, Levels 5-9: 58% in a Challenge class at a
REGIONAL or ICH event since 1 Sept 2014
Elite Equine Young Dressage Horse Championship No prior qualification
See page 41 YDH Rules & Tests for details
www.batessaddles.com
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17 - 22 MARCH 2015
NI ZILCO MUSICAL
LEADERBOARD FINALS
CDI*** & CDIY
Refer to www.hoy.co.nz
Dressage Schedule
New Qualifications for 2015
Entries close Feb 5th 2015 but horses who qualify after this date will have their entries
accepted subject to provisional entries / payments having been made by the closing
date Check HOY 2015 Dressage Conditions for full conditions www.hoy.co.nz
.Dressage Qualification Scores for 2015 Horse of the Year
HoY OC reserves the right to ballot in the of case excessive entries being received.
 Horse Qualifying scores must be earned from 1 September 2104 at Regional
Events (RE) or Island Championships (ICH)
 Scores from Local Events (LE) will not be accepted as qualifying scores
 All qualifying scores are final overall scores, not just from one judge on the
class where there are two or more judges
Qualification for Title classes:
Level 1 HoY Title classes: 63% overall score from an RE, ICH, YRCH.
Level 2 - Advanced (L6/7) HoY Title Classes
Qualify in a Zilco qualifier at RE,ICH,YRCH with a score gained as follows:
Level 2: 65% in a ZQ, Levels 3&4: 63% in a ZQ, Levels 5 & ADV; 60% in a ZQ .
Qualification for Non-Title Classes
Level 1: 63% overall score from an RE, ICH, YRCH.
Level 2: 65% in a Level 2 graded test at an RE, ICH, YRCH or in a Zilco qualifier
Levels 3 & 4: 63% in a graded Level 3 or 4 test as appropriate to level entered or a
Zilco qualifier at RE, ICH, YRCH
CDIY: 1 x 60% score in an FEI PSG/YR, Int I or Test 6.4 at an RE,YRCH or ICH
Level 8: 1 x 58% score in a level 8 or 9 Test (Not FS) RE or ICH
Grand Prix: 1 x 58% score in GP or GPS at an (Not FS) RE or ICH
PONY QUALIFICATION, PONY RIDER ELIGIBILITY & TITLE CLASSIFICATION
Pony riders s turning 16yrs on or after 1 August 2014 may take part in pony classes at 2015
HOY Ponies do not need to qualify in a Musical Freestyle.
Ponies ridden by pony riders are NOT permitted to enter ANY horse class.
Level 1 & 2 Ponies All Ponies entering L 1 or L 2 pony classes must have gained 60%
or more in a graded ESNZ competition since 1 August 2104 at the level they are
entering
Level 3 & above The Dressage Pony of the Year Title will be open to ponies that have
gained 60% or more in a Level 3 or above graded competition since 1 August 2014. The
Dressage Pony of the Year Title is run under Dressage NZ Article 465 Special
Conditions. Ponies with more than 30 Level 4 points or above are eligible. All ponies
entered compete on equal terms. The title will be decided on the accumulated result of
both the POY title class & the Pony HoY Musical freestyle. Riders must compete in both
classes.
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ZILCO Dressage to Music
LEADERBOARDS
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The competition comprises two Leaderboards
The NI Leaderboard completes at the HOYS
The SI Leaderboard completes at the SICH
The Leaderboard points are gained at regional area
qualifying shows and Island championships.
Points are allocated at regional events as follows
1st - 8pts; 2nd - 6pts; 3rd - 4pts; 4th –2pts.
Points x 1.5 will be gained at the Sth & Nth Is Champs 12, 9, 6, 3
Points at HOYS to 8th place 1st =16, 2nd =14,12 etc to 2 points for 8th
Leaderboard points are attributed to the island Leaderboard in which they are
earned regardless of the origin of the horse or rider (NI or SI)
Scores less than the qualifying score & placed 1st –4th earn 1pt
Level 2=63%, Levels 3/4=60% Levels 5, 6/7= 57%,
Level 8/9=55%
ELIGIBILITY
 Horses/ponies may start in only one level at each event.
 Points attributed to combination (not the horse) .
 Horses/ponies downgraded as schoolmasters are eligible to compete in the
qualifiers and gain Accumulator points BUT MAY NOT COMPETE IN FINALS
AT HOY, within twelve months of the downgrade being approved.
 HOY Qualifying classes for LEVELS 2,3,4,5,6/7
 Level 8 & 9 Leaderboard points only. No qualification for HOY
 Qualifying events shows are designated “Z” in the Dressage Calendar
2014/15.
 In the event of equal Leaderboard placings the highest placed combination
in the final event wins.
Leaderboard place getters in each level in each Island will receive
1st $350.00 voucher
3rd $150.00 voucher
2nd $200.00 voucher
4th $100.00 voucher
Prize vouchers redeemable at any Saddlery who stocks Zilco products.
PLUS !
The Zilco 'Exclusive Presentation Rug' to each Island
Leaderboard Winner from Level 2 through to Grand Prix
AND AGAIN FOR 2014/15
ZILCO NATIONAL LEADERBOARD HI - POINTS PRIZE
AWARDED TO MOST POINTS GAINED OVERALL
A ZILCO RUG of CHOICE & ZILCO ROSETTE
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NATIONAL CHALLENGES
& ACCUMULATORS
ISLAND CHALLENGE ACCUMULATORS
The four top points scorers in qualifying NI & SI regional qualifying competitions
IN EACH ISLAND win sponsors sashes presented at the BATES NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIPS Manfeild Park 5 -7 Mar & SICH at McLeans Is 29 - 31 January
1.
2.
There will be separate North Island & South Island Accumulators.
The SRS GP National Final and NI Finals L1-8 will be held at the National
Championships. National Finals L1 -8 , and the SRS GP Island Final at the
SICH
3. Points from Island & National Finals will be included in respective Island
Accumulators with a 1.5 co-efficient
4. Combinations may earn points in both island accumulators by competing
in both islands
5. A horse may qualify for the National Final in either Island but will only
accumulate points in the island separate island accumulators ie Horses
will not carry points forward to the NI Accumulator from the SI Accumulator.
6. The accumulator winners in each island will win sponsors presentation
rugs, 1st – 4th win sashes at the 2015 South Island & NZ Championships
7. Points will be allocated per qualifier 1st – 4th 8,6,4,2
8. Points are allocated to a combination only , not a horse or rider
9. Scores less than the qualifying score if placed 1st – 4th earn 1 pt.
10. In the event of equal placings, the combination with the highest placing in
the island final will be the winner. (if there is still a tie, a count back on
greatest number of wins, 2nd place etc, then highest average % over best
two placings in the qualifiers)
CHALLENGE FINALS (Island & National)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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ALL QUALIFIERS, ISLAND & NATIONAL FINALS MUST BE RIDDEN FROM
MEMORY
All qualifiers are listed in the 2014/15 Dressage NZ YEARBOOK
Each of the 20 ESNZ Areas are eligible to hold one Regional Qualifying
Competition per level. Entries in the competitions denoted as Challenge
Qualifier must not be restricted (i.e. cannot be a Championship where entry
is by qualification).
If entries for Challenge Competitions exceed 30, they may be split into two
divisions. However, each division must have a minimum of 15 entries.
The Challenge Qualifiers are open to any registered horse/pony under
Article 460 (2008) to enter in the Level of their choice.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
Horses/Ponies may start in more than one Challenge Qualifier per event if
eligible according to Article 460 (Grading of Horses & Ponies)
Horses/Ponies downgraded as schoolmasters are eligible to compete in
the Qualifiers but will NOT gain Accumulator points, and MAY NOT
COMPETE IN ISLAND or NATIONAL FINALS.
No prior qualification for national or island finals, but if excessive entries
are received in any level, priority will be given to horses who have gained
the following %: Levels 1 – 3: 63% Level 4 60%, Levels 5 - 9: 58% in a
Challenge class at a REGIONAL or ICH event since 1 Sept 2014
The Finals are run under Special Conditions. Upgraded horses/ponies
remain eligible to compete in the Final/s for which they have qualified as
in 8. Ie. Must have competed in the lower level challenge qualifier
Horses/ponies cannot be ridden more than once in an Island or National
Final, but riders may ride more than one horse/pony.
The first four placegetters in Regional Qualifiers will be awarded National
Sponsor rosettes.
There MUST BE NO EQUAL PLACINGS in Regional Qualifiers or
Island/National Finals.
Invited Foreign competitors may apply for a National Final Wild Card entry.
ISLAND FINAL PRIZE MONEY
1st- $100, 2nd- $75, 3rd- $50,4th-$50, 5th$50, 6th-$50
NATIONAL FINAL PRIZE MONEY
1st- $150, 2nd $125, 3rd- $100, 4th $75, 5th $50, 6th $50
Dressage NZ Stable of Stallions
Dressage NZ thanks stallion owners for their support of
the Bates NZ Dressage Championships & the NZ Pony &
Young Rider Championships. Please support the studs
who are members of the Stable of Stallions as they
support your sport. If you purchase a service to any
participating stallion you will receive a $200 discount on
the normal rate and the balance of the service fee is
generously donated to Dressage NZ by the stud
For further details go to www.nzequestrian.org.nz/dressage and follow the link
from the Dressage home page or check out photos of the participating stallions
on the Dressage NZ Facebook page
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HORSEVANS Performance Awards
The competition runs from 1 AUG 2014 until 31st MAR 2015
Record cards are available by sending SAE (DLE size) to the Sport Manager, or
may
be
downloaded
from
Dressage
resource
section
on
www.nzequestrian.org.nz Full conditions for the competition are printed on the
record card. Riders must be annual competitive members of the ESNZ and an
area dressage group member. All participating horses must be registered and
pay start levies for graded competitions
The competition is open to Category CN - C5 riders aged 21yrs and over as at 1
August 2014 (C5 riders have never earned grading points at any level above
Level 5) Please refer to card for additional entry conditions
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SECTION
SECTION
SECTION
SECTION
1
2
3
4
For Riders
For Riders
For Riders
For Riders
CN – C1 at 1/8/2014
C2 at 1/8/2014
C3 at 1/8/2014
C4 at 1/8/2014
1. Horsevans Rosettes are awarded to section winners in ESNZ areas
2. National prizes (1st – 4th) are awarded in each section. Each section winner
receives an HorseVans presentation Rug & Sash
3. 2nd - 4th placegtters receive a HorseVans sash
4. Overall winner receives the Pot Black trophy & Champion sash.
5. Combinations may only receive an award in one section
6. Maximum of 15 starts to count from events on the official DNZ Calendar
7. Separate cards for each horse are to be kept.
8. Downgraded horses are eligible
9. Horsevans Points can be earned in graded competitions only
10. Under 50% - 1 pt | 50 - 55.99% - 2pts | 56 – 59.99% - 3pts
60 - 64.99% - 5pts | 65 - 69.99% - 7pts | 70% + - 10pts
11. In the event of a tie, the highest TOP 5 ave % will be deemed the winner
12. Participants must be members of an area dressage group
SPECIAL AWARDS
* Newcomer (Rookie Rider) – new ESNZ competitive member since 1/4/2014
* Best Island Score (ie top score in Island which Champion does not reside in)
* Amateur Owner Top Score Rider-Trained Horse starting with no (zero) grading
points at date of purchase by current owner
* ALL CARDS RETURNED HAVE CHANCE FOR LUCKY DRAW PRIZE.
CARDS MUST BE RETURNED TO AREA DELEGATES by 10th April 2015
DELEGATES RETURN CARDS TO SPORT MANAGER BY 5pm 20th April 2015.
Dressage NZ accepts no responsibility for non-receipt of cards or any received
after 5pm on 20th April 2014.
Pot Black Trophy
2014 Winner
Julie Flintoff
Belladonna MH
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DUNSTAN DRESSAGE BONANZA
The Dunstan HorseFeeds Dressage Bonanza is a series designed to
encourage new and less experienced riders to participate at regional &
island championships against riders of similar experience. Refer to
Regional Event schedules for qualifiers.
Rider Eligibility
At regional events the Dunstan HorseFeeds Qualifier is open to training and
competitive members of ESNZ & non-members. At Island Championships, all riders
must be ESNZ competitive members
All riders must be CN - C2 Category (NEVER TO HAVE GAINED GRADING
POINTS at any level above Level 2 on any horse at any time) AND Riders and /
or Horses/ponies that have competed at CCI* or CIC *Horse Trials or above are
NOT eligible.
Horse / Pony Eligibility
At regional events the Dunstan HorseFeeds Qualifier is open to all horses/ponies
with not more than 30 Level 2 or above grading points. Horses may be
unregistered, or ESNZ registered for training or graded competitions. At Island
Championships and to qualify for the DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS BONANZA
National Prizes, all horses must be ESNZ registered for graded competition and
have an Annual Dressage Start.
COMPETITION STATUS
DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS REGIONAL QUALIFIERS ARE NON-GRADED
COMPETITIONS
DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS
ISLAND CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIERS ARE
GRADED COMPETITIONS
DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS AT REGIONAL & ISLAND EVENTS
 DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS rosettes for 1st - 4th place plus a voucher for one
bag of Dunstan feed for the winner, redeemable at a local retailer
DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS NATIONAL PRIZES (3)

3 x Dunstan Horsefeeds Vouchers (equivalent 4 bags each voucher) plus 3
Dunstan presentation rugs

All riders who win a Dunstan Horsefeeds Bonanza class must complete a
profile outlining their competition results for the current season, & goals for
the future and submit it to Dressage NZ. (Profile templates on the website
www.nzequestrian.org.nz/dressage/competition/series

The three Dunstan National Bonanza winners will be selected by the
Dressage NZ selectors from these profiles.
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All-In-Flex
DRESSAGE MASTERS LEAGUE
This competition is designed to promote
dressage competition and participation
for Masters Riders. The All-In-Flex series
provides an opportunity for riders to
compete against peers at five different
levels at all levels of events and competition regardless whether riders
compete locally, regionally or nationally.
The competition will be open to riders 50yrs & over as at 1 August 2014 and is run
in five main divisions plus special awards
Section 1 (Area and National)
For CN – C2 Riders at 1st August 2014, on horses graded Level 1 and Level 2 at
1st August 2014
Section 2 (Area and National)
For C3 & C4 Riders at 1st August 2014, on horses on graded Level 1 and Level 2
at 1st August 2014
Section 3 (Area and National)
For C3 & C4 Riders at 1st August 2014 on horses graded Level 3 and above at 1st
August 2014
Section 4 (Area and National)
For C5 - C9 Riders at 1st August on horses graded Level 1, 2 & 3 at 1st August
2014
Section 5 (Area and National)
For C5 - C9 Riders at 1st August on horses graded Level 4 and above at 1st
August 2014
AREA PRIZES:
Double ALL-IN-FLEX rosette for the for each section area winner
NATIONAL PRIZES
To be awarded at THE DRESSAGE NZ ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER
 An All-in-Flex presentation rugs to be presented to the each section winner at
the Dressage NZ Annual Awards dinner
 Branded Sashes for 1st – 3rd placegetters in each rider category section
 Branded Sashes for
 NI & SI Hi-Points
 Amateur Owner
 First year member (new ESNZ full competitive member since 1/4/14)
 Top Guy Award
 Combo Award highest age horse/rider combined
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$100 ALL-IN-FLEX voucher prize to each section winner
$50 ALL-IN-FLEX voucher prize to each section 2nd placegetter
$35 ALL-IN-FLEX voucher prize to each section 3rd placegetter
And is there a special CANINE friend in your Masters Stable ?
There is a Special All-in-Flex prize for you canine stable mate if nominated on
your Masters League Points card – 125g All-in-Flex Canine !
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ELITE EQUINE
YOUNG DRESSAGE HORSE
CHAMPIONSHIP
4, 5, 6 YR OLD HORSES
The purpose of the competition is to select the best young horse which
is progressing on the correct way of training, with the potential to
capably perform at International Dressage level.
The Elite Equine National Young Horse Dressage Championship will be
held at the Bates National Championships 5 –7 Mar 2015 at Manfeild
Park.
The South Island Young Horse Dressage Championship will be held at
the South Island Championships at McLeans Is 29-31 January 2015
Horse Eligibility
Horses Must be ESNZ registered
Age For 4,5,6 yr horses only based on the official birth date is
Southern Hemisphere born horses - 1st August
Northern Hemisphere born horses - 1st January
Height Horses must be 148cm or over.
Rider Eligibility
Riders must be an ESNZ annual competitive member
Riders may compete more than one horse in the NI & NZ YDH
Championship.
Championship Entry Eligibility Conditions
1.
No prior performance qualification is required for the National or
Island Championship.
2.
Proof of age of horse, according to official DOB for all horses as
defined under Horse Eligibility conditions, must be included with
entries for the Island and National Championship or they will be
returned.
3.
ESNZ Identification papers will be accepted but MUST BE
COMPLETED AND SIGNED BY A VETERINARIAN.
TESTS : All available on www.nzequestrian.org.nz/dressage
Round 1: (30% of final score)
At the Elite Equine NI and National YDH Dressage Championships,
the first round qualifying test will be the EA (Equestrian Australia)
Commanded tests for 4yr old (State Championships Test), 5yr old &
6yr old EA YDH Commanded tests.
The tests will be ridden two horses at a time in a 60x20m arena.
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Round 2: (30% of final score)
The 4, 5 &,6 year old FEI tests will be used except the 6yr old have
the option of a simple change or flying change (ridden individually)
Round 3
Independent Rider : (40% of the final score)
The top 2 (two) horses in each age group, based on total % in the first
qualifying test will compete in the Independent Rider phase. The
horses will be drawn for order within each age group & presented to
the independent rider, commencing with 4 year olds, 5 year olds,
then 6 year olds. The independent rider will ride the horses for a
maximum of 6 minutes in walk, trot and canter on both reins with
lengthening in the trot and canter. The independent rider may ask
the 6yr old for a flying change. At the end of 6 minutes, a bell will be
rung by the steward. The rider will then give the horses score and
make a brief comment on the ridability of each horse.
The independent rider score will be added to the score from Rounds
1&2
Elite Equine YDH Champion – is to be selected from the winners of
each age group (3 total) selected after consultation between the
chief judges from rounds 1 & 2) and the guest rider. [no scores
carried forward].
Awards
Island Champion $150, Equine Elite presentation rug & sash
4, 5, 6 year old $50 (1st each age group) & Elite Equine sash
NATIONAL AWARDS
Age Group Champions
$100, $75, (1st, 2nd in each age group) plus Equine Elite Sash &
$50 Equine Elite Voucher
Grand Champion $400 plus Elite Equine presentation rug, sash &
$100 Elite Equine Voucher
Astek Stud Trophy kindly donated by Sue & Keith Fowler is awarded
to the NZ Young Dressage Horse Champion
Glenvar Trophy kindly donated by Kevin Cholmondeley-Smith is
awarded to the breeder of the top placed NZ bred horse at the
National Final
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PRESTIGE EQUESTRIAN
DRESSAGE FUTURES PRIZE
The Prestige Equestrian Futures Prize will be awarded to
the best performed 7 - 10 yr old horse competing at Level
4 & above in the National Dressage Challenge
Accumulators
The Prestige X-Helen dressage saddle has been
developed for the German champion Helen
Langehanenberg. Working closely with Helen,
Prestige Italia has designed a saddle that is a
reflection of her highly successful training and
riding methodology and makes the comfort and
wellbeing of the horse a No. 1 priority.The new
Prestige X-Helen gives a more refined feel, due
to the new thinner panels that take advantage of
Prestige's state-of-the-art "X-Techology".
Presented to the Winner at the 2015 Horse of the Year Show
Prizewinner Sashes 1st – 6th place
A maximum of 5 Challenge Accumulator points from all Regional
Events & Island Championships will be
eligible for the final
classification. Points allocated are 8,6,4,2 (RE) and 12,9,6,3 (ICH)
subject to the minimum score of 57% in Levels 4 – ADV and 55% in
Level 8/9. NO points well be awarded for placings with less than these
scores. (Horse/Rider Combination points only to count). In the event of
a tie, the combination with the most points in the highest grade wins.
2014 Winner Jacqui Thompson & Georgio
www.prestigeequestrian.co.nz
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ERREPLUS NZ DRESSAGE CLASSIC
The ERREPLUS NZ Dressage Classic
A new series for riders 16 -25yrs
Winner Receives an ADELINDE Dressage ERREPLUS SADDLE
Prizewinner Sashes 1st – 6th place
Presented at the 2015 Horse of the Year Show.
Rider Eligibility Riders from the beginning of Calendar year in which they turn 16
until the end of the calendar year in which they turn 25, except riders who turn
25 after the 1 Aug 2014 may compete in the series until 20th February 2015.
Horse/Pony Eligibility
Competing at Level 3 to Grand Prix
Rider Entry / Registration: Eligible riders must register to compete in the
Erreplus NZ Dressage Classic.
Entries must be received by riders before competing in their first qualifier of the
series. Points will not be recorded from competitions which were held prior to
entry being received.
To enter email dressagenz@xtra.co.nz
Send your nomination to Dressage at the above email with
Erreplus NZ Dressage Classic in the subject line & include
Rider Name, ESNZ Area in which you reside, ESNZ registration number
and Date of Birth
Horse Name and registration number and the level at which you intend
to start competing in to earn Erreplus Classic points
Erreplus NZ Dressage Classic Points Points will be earned in Challenge
Qualifiers at Level 3 and above at Regional Events, Island Championships and in
nominated competitions at the Samsung GTL Networks NZ Young Rider
Championships(refer to schedule) on the basis of 10pts for 1st – 1pt for 10th
(overall placing in the competition) at RE and ICH and Double Points will be
earned at the Young Rider Championships. Points will be allocated for placings
as above subject to the minimum score of 57% in Levels 3 – ADV and 55% in
Level 8/9. NO points well be awarded for placings with less than these scores.
(Horse/Rider Combination points only to count). In the event of a tie, the
combination with the most points in the highest grade wins.
A combination may not win the saddle in two consecutive years. If the same
combination has the highest winning points, they will win the series but the
saddle will be presented to the next eligible placegetter
Created in collaboration with Adelinde Cornellisen, this
model bears the signature of the Dutch star (twice winner of
the World Cup and a silver medalist at the Olympics in
London 2012). Tested for long periods by the champion who
gave her name and other important professional riders, this
saddle proves its excellence by greatly improving the gait of
the horse and the seat of the rider. With movable knee
blocks, this saddle can be customised to suit the rider's
individual riding requirements. The tree has been specially
designed to all more freedom for the shoulders, especially
the trapezius muscles. All Erreplus saddles have specially
designed dips in the seat padding under the pelvis and seat
bones to give the rider greater comfort and the front of the
seat is rounder and softer to increase the support the rider
feels. The panels are short and flocked and the gullet sized
can be easily adjusted by your Erreplus dealer to whatever
size you need.
www.amssaddlery.co.nz
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DRESSAGE RIDER INCENTIVE PROGRAMME
Bronze Award
Ride test 2D or 3D & gain 63% with at least one List 1, 2A or List 2 Judge
Silver Award
Ride test 4D or 5D & gain 63% with at least one List 1 2A or List 2 Judge
Gold Award
Ride test FEI Prix St Georges, 6B, or Int I and gain 63% with at least one List
1, 2A or List 2 Judge
Platinum Award – Honorary Award
Ride test FEI Grand Prix and gain 63% with at least one List I Judge (no
questions)
At each level (except Platinum)
Describe the scale of training and the importance of each point
Answer five questions. Four out of 5 must be answered correctly
The questions are progressively more difficult at each level
Conditions
a) Any financial ESNZ member can apply
b) Candidate has to present test paper or official printout of class as
proof of % with appropriate List judge (send to Sport Manager)
c) The candidate must arrange a suitable time with one of
the listed assessors to sit the oral test
d) Candidates completing the ridden and oral tests successfully (as
per each level) will be awarded the level of Rider Incentive,
Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum Badge
e) Each award can only be earned once
See www.nzequestrian.org.nz/dressage/resources/riders
for list of questions
Dressage Squads & Training Groups
DRESSAGE PATHWAY to PERFORMANCE
www.nzequestrian.org.nz/dressage/recognition/dressage-squads
Refer to this web site link to view the Pathway to
Performance Document explaining the pathway
from Pony & Young Rider level through to
ESNZ High Performance Squads
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PONY & YOUNG RIDERS
See page 6 for Young Rider Island Convenor contacts
DRESSAGE NZ PONY & YOUNG RIDER AGE GROUP & ELIGIBILITY
1. Minimum Age for Riders on Horses (over 148cm)
Riders may take part in competitions from the beginning of the calendar
year in which they turn 12yrs. Riders may compete on ponies in mixed
horse/pony competitions when permitted by the schedule, but riders on
horses MUST meet the minimum age as above.
2. Age Group Competitions
Riders may take part in age group competitions and Championships from
the beginning of the calendar year they reach the age of 12 until the end
of the calendar year in which they reach the age of 21. These may be
divided into further categories.
3. Young Riders Competitors may take part in competitions and
Championships for Young Riders from the beginning of the calendar year
they reach the age of 16 until the end of the calendar year in which they
reach the age of 21
4. Juniors Competitors may take part in competitions and Championships for
Juniors from the beginning of the calendar year they reach the age of 14
until the end of the calendar year in which they reach the age of 18.
5. Children Competitors may take part in competitions and Championships
for Children from the beginning of the calendar year in which they reach
the age of 12 until the end of the calendar year they reach the age of 14.
6. Pony Riders There is no minimum age restriction for a pony rider.
Competitors who reach the age of 16 on or after 1
August may take part in competitions and
championships for pony riders until 31 July in the
following calendar year. Ponies and Pony riders may
compete in any open Dressage competitions if there
are no competitions at the same level restricted to
ponies and pony riders at the show, UNLESS there
are specific special conditions in the event schedule
or Dressage NZ series conditions apply
PONY & YOUNG RIDER OPPORTUNITIES
 NZ Pony & Young Rider Champs Hawera 14-15 January 2015 - incl Hyland
Trophy for NZ Pony Champion & Waldebago Trophy for the NZ Young Rider
Champion. Includes up to 25 yrs classes
 Dressage Pony of the Year & Young Rider of the Year @ NZ Horse of Year
Show Hastings 17 - 22 March 2014. (CDIY) The Pony of the Year title will be
determined by a class restricted to ponies and pony riders. The Young Rider of
the Year will be determined by class/es restricted to Young Riders – see
 Incentive Scheme (see page 45)
Fiber-Fresh Feeds Pony and Young Rider Performance Awards
 National Challenges & Accumulators (see P 36 –37)
 The St Georges Trophy for first year Advanced Level 6/7 riders (see p 31)
 Dunstan HorseFeeds Dressage Bonanza (see P 39)
 Erreplus NZ Dressage Classic -Includes up to 25 yrs Riders (see P44)
YOUNG RIDER SQUADS & TRAINING GROUPS
Each year the National selectors select Squads and/or Training Groups
for riders under 21yrs. Refer to www.nzequestrian.co.nz for rider squad
pathways
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Pony and Young
Rider
Performance
Awards
These awards are supported by Fiber–Fresh Feeds to encourage
participation by Pony & Young Riders, & presented annually at area level
and nationally the Dressage NZ Awards Dinner.
Record cards are available at time of horse/pony registration or send SAE
(DLE size) to the Sport Manager, Young Rider Convenor or National Office.
Riders must be annual competitive members of ESNZ and all participating
horses and ponies must be registered. Full conditions for the competition are
printed on the record card. Record cards can also be downloaded from the
dressage resource section on www.nzequestrian.org.nz
AREA AWARDS
The top scoring Pony or Young Rider from all categories will win a Fiber Fresh
Feeds Voucher and a Fiber Fresh Feeds Area Winner rosette.
2nd – 4th Placegetters in each area will be awarded an Area Placegetter
Fiber Fresh Feeds rosette.
1. The LEADERBOARDS will be run as separate area and national
competitions. The Competition runs from 1st August 2014 until 31st March
2015. Results cards must be filled in and returned to Area Delegates by
10th April 2015. (Refer page to pages 7-9 for delegate contacts)
Riders may only return results for one horse/ pony -- best 20 starts -- for final
classification. In the event of a tie, the ave % from best 5 scores will be
deemed to be the winner
2. NATIONAL AWARDS Horse/pony Grade as at 31 March 2015
Section 1 Level 1 Ponies
Section 2 Level 2 & above Ponies
Section 3 Level 1 Horses
Section 4 Level 2 & above Horses
OVERALL CHAMPION – Fiber Fresh Feeds Champion sash and $100
 1ST in EACH SECTION - Fiber Fresh Feeds presentation rug & sash
 2nd - 4th in EACH SECTION Fiber Fresh Feeds sash
 12yrs & Under NI & SI Top Score Rider (age as at 1/08/2014)
 Newcomer Dressage NZ competitor since 1/04/2014
 Amateur Owner (Rider has competed the horse or pony from having zero
grading points and has
never competed in a
other horse or pony)
higher grade on any
 Lucky Draw Prize
FIBER FRESH FEEDS | RD 2 | REPOROA
0800 736 542 www.fiber-fresh.com
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Series Conditions
Horses & Ponies Must be registered with ESNZ and either have a Dressage
Annual Start or pay casual start stickers
Riders No minimum age limit on ponies. Must be in the Calendar year in which
they turn 12 on Horses (i.e. must turn 12 by 31 Dec 2014)
Special Condition Riders who turn 21 after 1 Aug 2014 and before 31 Dec
2014 (start of season) may participate in the Series Final at the SICH in
February 2015 but are not eligible for any other Young Rider Prizes at the
SICH if they have turned 21 prior to 31 Dec 2014
The Series Format
1) Each of the 7 SI Regional Events plus the South Island Championships will offer a
Pryde’s EasiFeed Hi- Points Qualifier The SICH will be the Series Final
2) The Pryde’s Qualifier will be run as a separate division of a class nominated in the
schedule. Riders will be able to compete in both Divisions so as not to compromise
their ability to compete for any Championships titles on offer, or any other series.
3) Eligible riders will enter the A & B Division if they wish to compete in both or just the
B Division if they only wish to compete for Prydes EasiFeed Hi-Points
4) Riders entering in both Divisions will only ride the test once
5) Horses and ponies enter on equal terms and compete together for Prydes points
regardless of other pony classes offered
6) Organising committees charge an EF to enter the Prydes EasiFeed Qualifier and it
will be at their discretion whether to offer separate prize money (Note results will only go
to ESNZ once - grading points cannot be accrued twice
7) Pryde’s EasiFeed Rosettes will be awarded at each level at Regional events (1-3),
and at South Island Championships, plus a Champion & Reserve Hi-Points Series sash
for 7 levels at SICH and these will be distributed with the Challenge rosettes.
An overall series Champion Pryde’s presentation rug will be awarded. In the case of a
tie for equal points
8) The points earned in the Prydes Easifeed Qualifiers will be 8,6,4,2 for 1st - 4th
(Results from each class must be sent to Donny MacLean, SI YR Convenor, within 7
days of the event
9) At each Qualifying event a Prydes EasiFeed Promotional Pack will be presented to
one participant in the series by draw (all competitors in all levels of the Prydes EasiFeed
series are eligible for the draw) The Pryde’s Pack includes a 1KG of Prydes fabulous
"Polished" coat and hoof supplement, a Prydes hat & dipper and saddle cloth
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SI Championships
Oct 25/27
Nov 1/2
Nov 8/10
Nov 15/16
Nov 22/23
Nov 28/30
Dec 6/7
Dec 14/15
Jan 14/15
Jan 17/18
Jan 23/25
31 Jan /1 Feb
Feb 7/8
Feb 14/15
March 5/7
March 17/22
Oct 11/12
Bay of Plenty
Wellington Dressage Group Championships
Prydes Easifeed FEI WDC (NZL)
Taihape Dressage Group Championships
Gisborne Dressage Group Championships
North Island Championships (OC= DR Waikato)
SHB Dressage Group Championships
Waitemata Dressage Group Championships
NZ Pony & YR Championships
Wairarapa Dressage Group Championships
Auckland - Manukau DG Championships
NHB Dressage Group Championships
Northland Dressage Group Championships
Taranaki Dressage Group Championships
Bates Saddles NZ Dressage Championships
Horse of the Year
Central Districts Dressage Group
NORTH ISLAND RE , ICH , NCH, INT
Jan 29/31
SOUTH ISLAND RE & ICH
Sept 7
Ashburton Dressage Group
Sept 27/28 SCNO Dressage Group
Oct 25/26
Marlborough Dressage Group Championships
Nov 1/2
Nelson Dressage Group Championships
Nov 15/16 Otago Dressage Group Championships
Dec 6/7
Canterbury Dressage Group Championships
Dec 34/14 Southland Dressage Group Championships
Manfeild Park
Taupo NEC
Solway SG
NEC Taupo
Taihape SG
Gisborne SG
NEC Taupo
Dannevirke SG
Woodhill Sands
Egmont A & P SG
Solway SG
Clevedon SG
Hastings SG
Barge Park
Egmont A & P SG
Manfeild Park
Hastings SG
ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P
ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P
NA
ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P
ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P
ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P
ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P
ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P
ZQ,E
ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P
ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P
ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P
ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P
ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P
NICHF (L1-8), CHF (L9) EENF
ZL NIF
McLeans Is
Venue
Ashburton SG
Winchester
Marlborough EqP
Rough Island
Taieri SG
McLeans Is
Gore SG
ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P
SICHF (L9) E, P,PR, EESI
D, CHQ, E ,P,PR
ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P,PR
ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P,PR
ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P,PR
ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P,PR
ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P,PR
ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P,PR
ZL SIF, D, CHF (L1-8),
Superior Rubber Surfaces GP Challenge (GP)
Matthews Hanoverians Challenge (L2)
Vetpro Challenge (L1)
Hatton Horsefloats Challenge (L5)
Dunstan Horsefeeds Challenge (L4)
Hobsons Horsecoaches Challenge (ADV)
Andrea Raves Fetterman Challenge (L8)
Denis Reichenbach Challenge (L3)
SI Elite Equine Young Dressage Horse (4,5,6yr)
Nat Elite Equine Young Dressage Horse (4,5,6yr)
Prydes SI YR Hi-Points
Prestige Equestrian Futures 7-10yr horses
Erreplus NZ Classic Riders 16-25yrs (Horse/pony)
Zilco Leaderboards
Zilco HoY Qualifier only
Zilco SI Final
Zilco NI Final
Dunstan Bonanza
Challenge Qualifiers/ Accumulators
National Challenge Finals
NI Challenge Finals
RE, ICH, NCH only where applicable
Code:
At all Graded LE, RE, ICH, NCH
Riders complete own Performance Cards
AIF
All-In-Flex Masters League
HV
Horsevans Rider Performance Awards
FF
Fiber-Fresh Pony & YR Performance Awards
SRS
MH
VP
HHF
DUN
HH
AR
DR
EESI
EENF
PR
P
E
ZL
ZQ
ZL SIF
ZL NIF
D
CHQ
CHF
NICHF
Code :
NORTH ISLAND
Sep 14
7
Auckland - Manukau Dressage Group
7
Tielcey Park Winter Series
7
Dressage Wairarapa Spring Series 1
14
Waitemata Dressage Group
14
Rotorua Dressage Spring
14-15
BOI Dressage Group Training Day
20-21
Northland Dressage Group
21
Dressage Wairarapa Spring Series 2
21
Gisborne Dressage Group
21
Waikato Dressage Group
28
Eastern BOP Dressage Group
28
Horowhenua Dressage Group
Oct 14
4-5
Central Hawkes Bay Dressage Group
5
Auckland - Manukau Dressage Group
11-12
Central Districts Dressage Group
12
BOI Dressage Group Spring Tournament
12
Rotorua Dressage Group
12
Tielcey Park Winter Series
16
Poverty Bay A&P
18
Northland Dressage Group
19
Waitemata Dressage Group
25-27
Bay of Plenty RE
Nov 14
1-2
Wellington Dressage Group Championships
2
Waikato Combined Eq Group
2
Warkworth Dressage Group
8-10
FEI World Dressage Challenge (NZL)
8
Morrinsville /Te Aroha Dressage Group
9
Northland Dressage Group
9
Waitemata Dressage Group
L
L
R - ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P
L
L
T
L
L
L
R - ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P
R -ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P
T
L
Int'l
L
L
L
Solway Showgrounds
Waikato Eq Centre
Warkworth Showgrounds
NI NEC
Waihou
Ruawai
Woodhill Sands
L
T
L
T
L
T
L
L
L
L
L
L
Waipukurau Showgrounds
Clevedon
Manfeild Park
Kaikohe Showgrounds
Rotorua Showgrounds
Tielcey Park
Gisborne
Barge Park Whangarei
Woodhill Sands
NI NEC NEC
Clevedon
Tielcey Park
Solway SG
Woodhill Sands
Rotorua Showgrounds
Kaikohe Showgrounds
Barge Park Whangarei
Solway SG
Gisborne
Waikato Eq Centre
Te Teko
Foxton
Tracy Beleski
Michelle Paterson
Tania Taylor
Wendy Hamerton
Vicki Read
Ann Flood
Heather Hilder
Emma Greville
Nicola Essex
Jos Gresham
Philippa Moor
Ann Smith
Lyn Bebb
Claire Moss
Kerry Holland
Heather Hilder
Geraldine Kawabe
Kim Moss
Christine Hartstone
Tessa Calder
Kaye Emeny
Heather Hilder
Ann Smith
Philippa Moor
Linzi Jobbitt
Nicola Essex
Lyn Bebb
dressagewaitemata@hotmail.com
tracy.beleski@psc.co.nz
gandmpaterson@xtra.co.nz
tania.taylor@clear.net.nz
dressagenz@xtra.co.nz
vhr@xtra.co.nz
emmagreville1@gmail.com
aucklanddressage@gmail.com or
josgresh@hotmail.com
moortain@xtra.co.nz
ann@hrml.co.nz
lyn@tielceypark.co.nz
info@gisborneshow.co.nz
freerein62@slingshot.co.nz
dressagewaitemata@hotmail.com
geraldine.kawabe@hotmail.com
aucklanddressage@gmail.com
lyn@tielceypark.co.nz
a.awebster@xtra.co.nz
dressagewaitemata@hotmail.com
ann@hrml.co.nz
moortain@xtra.co.nz
thejobbits@orcon.net.nz
a.awebster@xtra.co.nz
r.j.k.e.moss@xtra.co.nz
christine.hartstone@gmail.com
thecalders@pikowaifarms.co.nz
kayeemeny@clear.net.nz
04 293 2122
027 494 9721
09 422 5144
027 240 2702
0274 867 501
09 439 2370
027 291 7492
027 4438 7055
022 325 5834
027 377 1717
09 405 9638
021 1780424
06 353 3533
06 868 6084
09 409 5778
027 291 7492
07 333 2964
022 325 5834
06 353 3533
021 172 2740
027 29 17492
021 178 0424
09 405 9638
09 405 3216
021 172 2740
06 867 2913
08 825 5002
07 322 2255
06 368 8095
NORTH ISLAND
Nov 14
13
Waipukurau A & P Show
Waipukurau Showgrounds
L
Julia Tatam
15-16
Bay of Islands Dressage Group
Kaikohe
L
Philippa Moor
15-16
Taihape Dressage Group Championships
Taihape Showgrounds
R - ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P Jenny Pearce
16
Rotorua Spring
Rotorua Showgrounds
L
Ann Smith
19
Egmont A & P Show
Egmont A & P Showgrounds
L
Celine Filbee
22-23
Gisborne Dressage Group Championships
Gisborne
R - ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P Kim Moss
23
Auckland-Manukau Dressage Group
Clevedon
L
Nicola Essex
28-30
North Island Championships
NI NEC
ICH - ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P Christine Hartstone
Dec 14
6-7
Southern Hawkes Bay Dressage Group ChampionshipsDannevirke Showgrounds
R - ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P Mary Craine
12-14
Waitemata Dressage Group Championships
Woodhill Sands
R - ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P Heather Hilder
14
Central Hawkes Bay Dressage Group
Waipukurau Showgrounds
L
Emma Greville
14
Taranaki Dressage Group
L
21
Auckland-Manukau Dressage Group
Clevedon
L
Nicola Essex
Jan 15
11
Northland Dressage Group
Barge Park Whangarei
L
Anne Nicol
11
Wellington Dressage Group
Trentham Memorial Park
L
Tracy Beleski
14-15
Samsung GTL NZ Pony & YR Champs
Egmont A & P Showgrounds
YRNCH
Celine Filbee
14-15
Wairoa AP & RC
Wairoa A & P Showgrounds
L
Mandy MacPherson
17-18
NI NZPCA
Egmont A & P Showgrounds
PC
Brent Snellex
17-18
Wairarapa Dressage Group Championships
Solway Showgrounds
R - ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P Sue Halligan
18
Waitemata Dressage Group
Woodhill Sands
L
Heather Hilder
24-25
Auckland - Manukau Dressage Group Championships Clevedon
R - ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P Nicola Essex
25
Warkworth Dressage Group
Warkworth Showgrounds
L
Tania Taylor
26
Rotorua Dressage Group
Rotorua Showgrounds
L
Ann Smith
31-1/2
Northern Hawkes Bay Dressage Group ChampionshipsHastings
R - ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P Judith Newton
31-1/2
Waikato Combined Eq Group
Waikato Eq Centre
L
Michelle Paterson
06 858 8269
027 2744126
06 388 9282
021 1780 424
06 2788613
06 867 2913
022 325 5834
08 825 5002
027 682 7564
027 291 7492
027 4438 7055
022 325 5834
09 434 7454
04 293 2122
0274 540 591
06 838 7836
027 434 4768
06 3724 831
027 291 7492
022 325 5834
09 422 5144
021 178 0424
021 130 6957
027 494 9721
chbap@xtra.co.nz
moortain@xtra.co.nz
jenny_taihape@hotmail.com
ann@hrml.co.nz
egmontap@xtra.co.nz
r.j.k.e.moss@xtra.co.nz
aucklanddressage@gmail.com
christine.hartstone@gmail.com
marycraine@xtra.co.nz
dressagewaitemata@hotmail.com
emmagreville1@gmail.com
info@dressagetaranaki.co.nz
aucklanddressage@gmail.com
tracy.beleski@psc.co.nz
dressage@inspire.net.nz
sootie@xtra.co.nz
oakmererise@xtra.co.nz
sphalligan@slingshot.co.nz
dressagewaitemata@hotmail.com
aucklanddressage@gmail.com
tania.taylor@clear.net.nz
ann@hrml.co.nz
jude.newton@hotmail.com
gandmpaterson@xtra.co.nz
NORTH ISLAND
Feb 15
6-8
Northland Dressage Group Championships
8
Wellington Dressage Group
14-15
Taranaki Dressage Group Championships
15
NI NEC Dressage Group
15
Waitemata Dressage Group
22
Auckland - Manukau Dressage Group
22
Gisborne Summer Tournamnent
Mar 15
1-2
Bay of Islands Dressage Group
5-7
Bates National Championships
7
Morrinsville Te Aroha Dressage Group
8
Northland Dressage Group
8
Warkworth Dressage Group
14
Waikato Combined Eq Group
15
Waitemata Dressage Group
17-22
Horse of the Year
22
Waitemata Dressage Group
29
Gisborne Dressage Group
Apr 15
5
Horowhenua Dressage Group
11
Rotorua Dressage Group Champs
12
Auckland - Manukau Dressage Group
12
Morrinsville Te Aroha Dressage Group
18-19
Northland Dressage Group
19
Waikato Dressage Group
19
Wairarapa Dressage Group
19
Waitemata Dressage Group
25
Taranaki Dressage Group
26
Northland Dressage Group
Barge Park Whangarei
Foxton
Rotorua
Clevedon
Waihou
Kaitaia
Waikato Eq Centre
Solway Showgrounds
Woodhill Sands
L
L
L
L
L
L
T
L
L
L
Jo Thomas
Kaye Emeny
Ann Smith
Nicola Essex
Vicki Read
Carol Going
Michelle Paterson
Wendy Jeffery
Heather Hilder
Philippa Moor
Celine Filbee
Vicki Read
Catherine Scott
Tania Taylor
Michelle Paterson
Heather Hilder
Chris Paston
Heather Hilder
Kim Moss
Kaikohe Showgrounds
Manfeild Park
Waihou
Barge Park Whangarei
Warkworth Showgrounds
Waikato Eq Centre
Woodhill Sands
Hastings
Woodhill Sands
Gisborne
L
NCH / Int'l
L
L
L
T
L
NCH ZL NIF/ Int'l
L
L
Belle Clark
Heather Hilder
Nicola Essex
Kim Moss
Janet Fox
Tracy Beleski
Barge Park Whangarei
R - ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P
Trentham Memorial Park
L
Egmont A & P Showgrounds R - ZL, D, CHQ, E ,P
NI NEC NEC
L
Woodhill Sands
L
Clevedon
L
Gisborne
L
kayeemeny@clear.net.nz
ann@hrml.co.nz
aucklanddressage@gmail.com
vhr@xtra.co.nz
going2c@xtra.co.nz
gandmpaterson@xtra.co.nz
wendy.jeffery@farmside.co.nz
dressagewaitemata@hotmail.com
info@dressagetaranaki.co.nz
moortain@xtra.co.nz
dressage@inspire.net.nz
vhr@xtra.co.nz
ac.scott@xtra.co.nz
tania.taylor@clear.net.nz
gandmpaterson@xtra.co.nz
dressagewaitemata@hotmail.com
c.paston@xtra.co.nz
dressagewaitemata@hotmail.com
r.j.k.e.moss@xtra.co.nz
gojfox@farmside.co.nz
tracy.beleski@psc.co.nz
info@dressagetaranaki.co.nz
paddy.clark@xtra.co.nz
dressagewaitemata@hotmail.com
aucklanddressage@gmail.com
r.j.k.e.moss@xtra.co.nz
09 439 0991
06 368 8095
021 178 0424
022 325 5834
0274 867 501
09 433 4813
027 494 9721
027 279 7799
027 291 7492
09 405 9638
0274 540 591
0274 867 501
09 434 6320
09 422 5144
027 494 9721
027 291 7492
06 836 6196
027 291 7492
06 867 2913
07 3782336
027 291 7492
022 325 5834
06 867 2913
09 439 1080
04 293 2122
NORTH ISLAND
May 15
3
Auckland - Manukau Dressage Group
3
Waikato Combined Eq Group
10
Morrinsville Te Aroha Dressage Group
10
Waitemata Dressage Group
17
Waikato Combined Eq Group
17
Wairarapa Dressage Group
18
Horowhenua Dressage Group
Jun 15
5
Waikato Combined Eq Group
7
Waikato Combined Eq Group
7
Wairarapa Dressage Group
13-14
Taranaki Dressage Group
18
Horowhenua Dressage Group
Jul 15
1
Taranaki Dressage Group
2
Waikato Combined Eq Group
12
Horowhenua Dressage Group
Aug 15
9
Horowhenua Dressage Group
Sep 15
27-28
Woodhill Sands DR & SH
L
T
L
L
T
T
T
T
T
T
L
T
L
T
T
T
L
Clevedon
Waikato Eq Centre
Waihou
Woodhill Sands
Waikato Eq Centre
Solway Showgrounds
Waikanae Park
Waikato Eq Centre
Waikato Eq Centre
Solway Showgrounds
Egmont A & P Showgrounds
Waikanae Park
Egmont A & P Assn
Waikato Eq Centre
Waikanae Park
Waikanae Park
Woodhill Sands
Shelley Ross
Kaye Emeny
Michelle Paterson
Kaye Emeny
Kaye Emeny
Michelle Paterson
Michelle Paterson
Wendy Jeffery
Nicola Essex
Michelle Paterson
Vicki Read
Heather Hilder
Michelle Paterson
Wendy Jeffery
Kaye Emeny
info@woodhillsands.co.nz
kayeemeny@clear.net.nz
info@dressagetaranaki.co.nz
gandmpaterson@xtra.co.nz
kayeemeny@clear.net.nz
gandmpaterson@xtra.co.nz
gandmpaterson@xtra.co.nz
wendy.jeffery@farmside.co.nz
info@dressagetaranaki.co.nz
kayeemeny@clear.net.nz
aucklanddressage@gmail.com
gandmpaterson@xtra.co.nz
vhr@xtra.co.nz
dressagewaitemata@hotmail.com
gandmpaterson@xtra.co.nz
wendy.jeffery@farmside.co.nz
kayeemeny@clear.net.nz
027 497267
06 368 8095
027 494 9721
06 368 8095
06 368 8095
027 494 9721
027 494 9721
027 279 7799
022 325 5834
027 494 9721
0274 867 501
027 291 7492
027 494 9721
027 279 7799
06 368 8095
SOUTH ISLAND
Sep 14
7
Ashburton RE
20-21
Marlborough Dressage Group
21
Otago Dressage Group
21
North Loburn EC
27-28
Nelson Dressage Group
27-28
SCNO Dressage Group
28
Northern Equestrian Group
Oct 14
5
Canterbury Dressage Group
11-12
Otago Dressage Group Spring
19
North Loburn EC
25-26
Marlborough Dressage Championships
26
Northern Equestrian Group
26-27
White Horse Equestrian Goup
Nov 14
1-2
Nelson Dressage Group
1-2
Southland Dressage Group
8-10
FEI World Dressage Challenge (NZL)
9
North Loburn EC
15-16
Otago Dressage Group
16
Canterbury Dressage Group
23
Ashburton Dressage Group
30
Northern Equestrian Group
Dec 14
6-7
Canterbury Dressage Group
13-14
Southland Dressage Group
14
Marlborough Dressage Group
21
North Loburn EC
SI NEC
Gore Showgrounds
Marlborough Equestrian Park
Rangiora
R
R
L
L
R
L
International
L
R
L
L
L
L
L
L
R
L
L
SI NEC
Taieri Showgrounds
Rangiora
Marlborough Equestrian Park
Eyreton
Waimate
Rough Island
Gore Showgrounds
NI NEC
Rangiora
Taieri Showgrounds
SI NEC
Ashburton Showgrounds
Eyreton
R
L
T
L
L
R
L
Ashburton Showgrounds
Marlborough Equestrian Park
Taieri Showgrounds
Rangiora
Rough Island
Winchester
Eyreton
Mel Kennett
Sharon Muirhead
Sharon Inwood
Elaine Rutherford
Lee Stevens
Sharon Muirhead
Wendy Hamerton
Elaine Rutherford
Laura Dawson
Mel Kennett
Amanda Waddell
Sandy Houston
Mel Kennett
Laura Dawson
Elaine Rutherford
Sharon Inwood
Sandy Houston
Gillian Cragg
Amanda Waddell
Sharon Inwood
Laura Dawson
Elaine Rutherford
Lee Stevens
Anita Fitt
Sandy Houston
mel.kennett@hotmail.com
r.smuirhead@xtra.co.nz
marlboroughdressage@xtra.co.nz
info@nlec.co.nz
secretary@nelsondressage.com
r.smuirhead@xtra.co.nz
dressagenz@xtra.co.nz
info@nlec.co.nz
dressageotago@yahoo.com.au
mel.kennett@hotmail.com
waddellam@gmail.com
sanmanh64@yahoo.co.nz
mel.kennett@hotmail.com
dressageotago@yahoo.com.au
info@nlec.co.nz
marlboroughdressage@xtra.co.nz
sanmanh64@yahoo.co.nz
gill@ashcoms.co.nz
021 143 9565
027 275 1934
021 524 110
03 313 1247
027 226 3088
021 340 049
027 275 1934
027 240 2702
03 313 1247
027 208 5522
021 143 9565
021 143 9565
027 208 5522
03 313 1247
021 524 110
027 226 3088
waddellam@gmail.com
marlboroughdressage@xtra.co.nz
021 524 110
dressageotago@yahoo.com.au
027 208 5522
info@nlec.co.nz
03 313 1247
secretary@nelsondressage.com
021 340 049
showsecretary.scnodressage@xtra.co.nz
021 029 55682
sanmanh64@yahoo.co.nz
027 226 3088
SOUTH ISLAND
Jan 15
10-11
Southland Dressage Group
11
Canterbury Dressage Group
14-15
NZ Pony & YR Championships
17-18
Nelson Dressage Group
17-18
NI NZPCA
18
North Loburn EC
24-25
NZPCA - SICH
29-31
SI Championships
Feb 15
15
North Loburn EC
21-22
Otago Dressage Group Autumn
22
Marlborough Dressage Group
22
Northern Equestrian Group
28-1/3
Southland Dressage Group Festival
Mar 15
5-7
Bates National Championships
8
Canterbury Dressage Group
14-15
SCNO Dressage Group Autumn Champs
15
North Loburn EC
17-22
Horse of the Year
22
Northern Equestrian Group
29
Otago Dressage Group
Apr 15
4-5
Marlborough Dressage Group
5
Canterbury Dressage Group
19
North Loburn EC
26
Nelson Dressage Group
26
Northern Equestrian Group
11-12
Sthld Autumn LE
Marlborough Equestrian Park
SI NEC
Rangiora
Rough Island
Eyreton
Gore Showgrounds
Manfeild Park
SI NEC
Winchester
Rangiora
Hastings
Eyreton
Taieri Showgrounds
T
L
L
L
L
L
National / INT Event
L
L
L
National /INT Event
L
T
L
L
L
L
L
Rangiora
Taieri Showgrounds
Marlborough Equestrian Park
Eyreton
Gore Showgrounds
SI NEC
L
T
National Event
L
Pony Club
L
Pony Club
Island Championship
Gore Showgrounds
SI NEC
Egmont A & P Showgrounds
Rough Island
Egmont A & P Showgrounds
Rangiora
Sharon Inwood
Mel Kennett
Elaine Rutherford
Lee Stevens
Sandy Houston
Sharon Muirhead
Celine Filbee
Mel Kennett
Anita Fitt
Elaine Rutherford
Chris Paston
Sandy Houston
Laura Dawson
Elaine Rutherford
Laura Dawson
Sharon Inwood
Sandy Houston
Sharon Muirhead
Sharon Muirhead
Mel Kennett
Celine Filbee
Lee Stevens
Brent Snellex
Elaine Rutherford
Brent Snellex
Mel Kennett
03 313 1247
027 208 5522
021 524 110
027 226 3088
027 275 1934
021 143 9565
027 275 1934
021 143 9565
0274 540 591
021 340 049
027 434 4768
03 313 1247
marlboroughdressage@xtra.co.nz
mel.kennett@hotmail.com
info@nlec.co.nz
secretary@nelsondressage.com
sanmanh64@yahoo.co.nz
r.smuirhead@xtra.co.nz
021 524 110
021 143 9565
03 313 1247
021 340 049
027 226 3088
027 275 1934
dressage@inspire.net.nz
0274 540 591
mel.kennett@hotmail.com
021 143 9565
showsecretary.scnodressage@xtra.co.nz
021 029 55682
info@nlec.co.nz
03 313 1247
c.paston@xtra.co.nz
06 836 6196
sanmanh64@yahoo.co.nz
027 226 3088
dressageotago@yahoo.com.au
027 208 5522
info@nlec.co.nz
dressageotago@yahoo.com.au
marlboroughdressage@xtra.co.nz
sanmanh64@yahoo.co.nz
r.smuirhead@xtra.co.nz
mel.kennett@hotmail.com
r.smuirhead@xtra.co.nz
mel.kennett@hotmail.com
dressage@inspire.net.nz
secretary@nelsondressage.com
oakmererise@xtra.co.nz
info@nlec.co.nz
SOUTH ISLAND
May 15
3
Canterbury Dressage Group
3
Marlborough Dressage Group
17
North Loburn EC
24
Nelson Dressage Group
24
Northern Equestrian Group
Jun 15
7
Canterbury Dressage Group
7
Marlborough Dressage Group
21
North Loburn EC
28
Nelson Dressage Group
28
Northern Equestrian Group
Jul 15
5
Canterbury Dressage Group
19
North Loburn EC
26
Nelson Dressage Group
26
Northern Equestrian Group
Aug 15
3
Canterbury Dressage Group
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L
L
T
L
T
L
L
L
T
L
L
L
L
SI NEC
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Rough Island
Eyreton
SI NEC
Marlborough Equestrian Park
Rangiora
Rough Island
Eyreton
SI NEC
Rangiora
Rough Island
Eyreton
SI NEC
Mel Kennett
Mel Kennett
Elaine Rutherford
Lee Stevens
Sandy Houston
Mel Kennett
Sharon Inwood
Elaine Rutherford
Lee Stevens
Sandy Houston
Mel Kennett
Sharon Inwood
Elaine Rutherford
Lee Stevens
Sandy Houston
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