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Event Terms & Conditions

Scottish Dressage Group – Rules and Regulations 2020/21
1. These competitions are open to non-members but priority will be given to members.
2. Rider/horse combinations are restricted to two tests per combination per competition.
3. The Walk and Trot Intro Class is intended to encourage inexperienced horse and rider combinations to take part in Dressage Competitions. The class is intended particularly for those that are not proficient at cantering a 20 metre circle.
4. The Intro and Prelim classes have 2 sections, Open and Restricted. Entry Criteria for the sections is as follows:
• Intro Restricted – Open to riders who have not competed at prelim level or above before on any horse.
• Intro Open – Open to all riders.
• Prelim Restricted – Open to riders who have not competed at novice level or above before on any horse.
• Prelim Open – Open to all riders. It is not possible to enter both the Intro and Prelim classes as a restricted rider.
Likewise, if entering a Novice class, the prelim class must be entered in the open section. You may only enter either the restricted OR open section of the intro and prelim classes, not both.
5. Any combination winning the points trophy in a restricted class will only be able to enter the Open section of that class in the following seasons.
6. No combination may win the trophy for both open and restricted sections of the same class in any season.
7. All competitions are run under the current British Dressage Rules and all Riding Hats must comply with the current British Riding Club Rules/ British Dressage Rules. Harnesses must be correctly adjusted and fastened. Protective Headwear should carry the quality assurance stamp of kite mark or SEI and must meet any new standard that meets or exceeds those stated in the Rules of BRC and BD. For 2016 onwards, EN1384 is not acceptable. For full details of accepted standards, check BRC website (http://www.bhs.org.uk/Riding/British_Riding_Clubs.aspx). It is the rider’s responsibility to ensure that their hat meets the new standards (including date and quality assurance mark) and shows the original label. Failure to do so will mean that the rider is not covered by the BRC third party insurance.
8. Rules for British Riding Club and British Dressage can be accessed on their Web Sites: www.bhs.org.uk and www.britishdressage.co.uk.
10. We regret that no refunds will be given after the closing date.
11. All riders ride at their own risk. British Riding Club insurance cover is not insurance for individual personal cover. SDG/Riding Club insurance does not provide personal accident insurance.