Saxon Dressage Group

Saxon Dressage Group

SAXON DRESSAGE GROUP

COMPETITON RULES

RULE 1:

All classes to be ridden under current British Dressage Rules, with the exception of the following Rules regarding points. The Judges decision will be final.

RULE 2:

In the interest of Health & Safety current approved hard hats must be worn at all times when mounted and appropriate footwear.

RULE 3:

At the discretion of the Show Secretary entries will be accepted on the day to fill any withdrawals at the full entry fee.

RULE 4:

Classes will be subject to the restrictions stated on the individual show schedule. HC entries are always welcome.

RULE 5:

Rosettes will be awarded in all classes for placings, dependant on the number of entries and at the discretion of the Show Secretary.

RULE 6:Walk/Trot Championship:

A Walk/Trot Championship will be held each year, which is open to combinations having entered one SDG Walk/Trot Class in that year & been placed 1st to 6th and gained over 55% in a SDG competition

RULE 7:Preliminary Championship:

A Preliminary Championship will be held each year, which is open to combinations that have entered two SDG Prelim classes in that year & have been placed 1st to 6th and gained over 55% in a SDG competition

RULE 8:Novice Championship:

A Novice Championship will be held each year and is open to combinations that have entered two SDG Novice classes in that year & have been placed 1st to 6th. and gained over 55% in a SDG competition

RULE 9:Elementary Championship:

An Elementary Championship will be held each year and is open to combinations that have entered two SDG Elementary classes in that year & have been placed 1st to 6th. and gained over 55% in a SDG competition

RULE 10:Medium Championship:

A Medium Championship will be held each year and is open to combinations having entered a Medium class in that year.

RULE 11:Pairs Championship:

A Pairs Championship may be held each year and is open to combinations having entered a Pairs class in that year.

RULE 12:

Entrants in the Championship Show classes must be SDG members. Entrants must state clearly on the entry form the Championship they wish to enter for.

A combination can only choose onelevel as their Championship Test (even if they have qualified for more) e.g. only Walk/Trot or Preliminary or Novice or Elementary or Medium.

Pairs entries may choose a Championship test as well e.g. a combination can choose to do the Walk/Trot and Pairs, or Preliminary and Pairs, or Novice and Pairs, or Elementary, Pairs etc. (provided qualifications are met).

RULE 13:

Saxon Dressage Group points will be awarded to horse and rider combinations at Senior and Junior levels based on the percentage score achieved in a test on the following scale:

55.00 - 56.99%1

57.00 - 58.99%2

59.00 - 60.99%3

61.00 - 62.99%4

63.00 - 64.99%5

65.00 - 66.99%6

67.00 - 68.99%7

69.00 - 70.99%8

71.00% +9

RULE 14:

Points will be awarded at the Mufti, Championship and Christmas Shows. However results from these shows will not be included in eligibility criteria for Saxon Championships.

RULE 15:

The awarding of points will be cumulative from January each year. for each combination of horse and rider at Senior and Junior level. Points will be awarded from date of joining and will not be backdated.

RULE 16:Points Trophy

The Points Trophy will be awarded to the horse and rider combination that has secured the most SDG points within the current year at Senior & Junior Level. Points gained in preceding years will not count be carried forward.

Saxon Dressage Group Competition Rules & Points System: Jan 2013