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INTER II TEST NOTICE

The FEI has issued a revised Intermediate II test for 2021 which features a change to movement 15 which is used in international competitions. Competitors at the level competing nationally in British Dressage shows should note that our shows will continue to use the 2017 version, where the fl ying change is at ‘K’, for the remainder of 2021. Riders are urged to check schedules carefully but it should be the 2021 version for international shows and 2017 for national classes. We will look to mirror the FEI test versions from 2022 to avoid any confusion.

ARE YOUR REGISTRATIONS UP TO DATE?

This is a polite reminder that horses, riders and owners should be registered before entering BD competitions. Organisers may take late entries at their discretion, however the onus is on the competitor to ensure all parties are registered prior to the entry being accepted.

Due to the high volume of registrations at peak times, we advise you allow three working days for postal registrations to be processed. Alternatively you can join/renew online at britishdressage.co.uk/

membership

Those who compete without being registered will not be covered by BD members’ insurance and their results will be excluded. Repeat offenders may be fi ned.

CALLING ALL OWNERS OF TALENTED SEVEN-YEAR-OLDS

The 2021 calendar includes the second-time running of the BD Seven-year-old Championship. If you’ve an up-and-coming horse born 2014 and ready to compete Advanced Medium, it’s an opportunity to both give them competition experience and evaluate their training.

Important note: At qualifi ers, combinations ride Advanced Medium 96 2011, the same test used at semi-fi nals and championships (not AM92, which is printed in the BD Members’ Handbook).

The top two with scores over 63% qualify for semi-fi nals where the top three with 65% or above qualify for the championships at Somerford Park in September. Visit: britishdressage.co.uk/

competitions/championshipsand-qualifi ers/young-horse-

and-pony/ to fi nd out more.

JUDGE RETIREMENTS

Jennifer Gillett (List 2) from Oxfordshire, Lady Caroline Inchcape (List 1) and Jane Kidd (List 1) from Gloucestershire, Christine Pappa (List 5) from Lincolnshire, Tessa Martin-Bird (List 4) from West Sussex and Sheila Urquhart (List 6) from Moray have all retired from the Judges Panel. British Dressage would like to thank them all for their hard work and support over the years and wishes them all the best for the future.

FREE LEGAL HELPLINE: 0845 0178 601 FEI SENSORY HAIRS REMINDER

In line with the FEI ruling for 2021 that prohibits the trimming/ shaving/removal of a horse’s sensory hairs around the mouth, nose, eyes and ears, British Dressage has incorporated similarly worded guidance into the BD Welfare Policy this year.

The FEI will formally impose sanctions on this ruling from 1 July 2021, which will result in disqualifi cation from any FEI event. However, please note that this is advisory only for national competitions this year and British Dressage will not be introducing any sanctions currently. While we can still advise members not to remove sensory hairs in the interests of horse welfare, as stated by the FEI, it will not be a formal rule until our next full competition year in 2022.

The BD Board and Sport Operations Committee will monitor the FEI position closely throughout 2021 to see how this rule is implemented before setting any national sanctions for 2022. In the meantime, our national stewards should observe sensory hairs as part of their checks at major fi xtures and may offer guidance to competitors ahead of formal introduction of this rule next year.

British Dressage members who compete in international competitions will still have to comply fully with the FEI rule from 1 July 2021, including any sanctions placed on them in the event of contravention.

ENTRIES: IMPORTANT REMINDER

In order that results can be recorded accurately, it’s essential that the correct membership number, correct horse registration number and the full and correct name of both horse and rider are given when making an entry.

KEY DATES

27-29 May Winter Regional Championships, Prestige Equestrian LLP, Gloucestershire 28-30 May Somerford Premier League, Cheshire 29 May-3 Jun Winter Regional Championships, Merrist Wood College, Surrey 1-4 Jun Winter Regional Championships, Bishop Burton College, Yorkshire 9-13 Jun Wellington Premier League, Hampshire 16-19 Jun Vale View Premier League, Leicestershire 28 Jun-2 Jul NAF Five Star Winter Championships and Petplan Equine Winter Area Festival Championships, Hartpury College, Gloucestershire 7-11 Jul Hartpury Festival of Dressage including CDI3*, CPEDI1/2/3*, Shearwater YH Semi-fi nals and Premier League, Gloucestershire 10-11 Jul Summer Regional Championships, Somerford Park, Cheshire 16-18 Jul Summer Regional Championships, Sparsholt College, Hampshire 23-25 Jul Summer Regional Championships and Shearwater and BD Young Horse Semi-Finals, Port Royal EC, North Yorkshire