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●Bridle/saddle
numbers must be displayed in all competitions. When riding in an official
competition, the numbers must be displayed on both sides (EFA Rules).
●The
EFA issues a bridle number for all registered horses holding a current
EFA Dressage Performance Card.
●Gloves
are required to be worn when riding, in accordance with EFA Rules.
●Horse
to be ridden by one competitor only on the day.
●Horse
may only be (ridden) worked by the competing rider on the day. Grooms
may ride the horse at walk on a loose rein.
●Only
two consecutive dressage levels to be ridden on the day per horse
●Parking
permitted on the outer perimeters of grassed areas.
●Entrants
may elect to be placed on a Reserve List (if contacted) in order to replace
withdrawals.
●Late
entries or telephone calls requiring information for allocated times not
accepted. Entrants must forward a stamped self addressed envelope if
they wish to receive a copy of the draw in the post. The draw is
also posted on this website.
●All
tests may be called up to and including Advanced except Championship Events
and as determined by OC. (EFA Sec1.8).
●If
only one rider in a class, must obtain 55% to be eligible for a ribbon.
If only one junior entrant, may elect to compete with seniors. Please
inform Convenor of the day before competing.
●Riders
wishing to ride H/C must elect to do so before the class commences.
●If
withdrawing or scratching please advise the Club Secretary as soon as possible
.
●Plaiting
is not compulsory except for Official Championship events.
Plaiting is not required at AHDC Club Championship events.
●Dress
Code: Formal attire for Official/Championship Events. Other events -
neat casual dress only.
●PROTECTIVE
HATS meeting Australian Standards must be worn at all times when mounted.
Current numbers:
AS/NZS3838, EN1384, ASTMF1163.
●Horses
may be entered in Official OR Associate tests only on any day. One person
only may ride the horse.
●Tests
may be called up to and including Advanced excepting Championships.
●Use
of voice during Tests may be penalised.
●Formal
attire in Official/Championship events. If jackets are permitted to be removed,
shirts must have short or long sleeves - no sleeveless shirts allowed.
●Gaiters
(leather outer-same boot colour) allowed.
●Gloves
must be worn-preferably white.
●Horses
to have plaited mane on Official Championship days only. Plaiting
is optional for all other events.
●Horses
must be under control at all times.
●Running
reins, martingales, boots or bandages are disallowed in tests. Bearing/Running
or balancing reins may NOT be used at anytime. Only one lunge rein, two
single side reins may be used in warm-up. Check EFA full Rules.
Download
National EFA Website.
●Allocated
numbers to be displayed on bridle/saddle. Ensure the Judge identifies
your number as you present, (if still writing-ride around the Arena once
more) the judge will indicate starting signal of whistle or car horn etc.
You may then proceed to letter A and await their signal to commence (within
45 seconds).
●Results
are displayed prior to presentations. Riders to be present in competition
attire-unmounted. These Events are often sponsored and Representatives
of the Companies involved may be attending, hence the competitors' appreciation
must be demonstrated by their presence at the award ceremony.
●Classes
offered for Official & Associate, Senior & Junior.
●Seniors
17yrs and over, Juniors 10 to 16yrs on the day.
●Ponies
(Official Competition) must be EFA Registered, owners and riders must
be financial EFA members and hold Performance Card & Height Certificate.
Young Riders may be junior members.
●Associate
ponies-no EFA requirements.
●Ponies
may compete in all competitions.
●All
competitors must sign-in upon arrival. If not attending,
please telephone and notify the Club Secretary.
Full rules are
available for download from the EFA National website.
Download
National EFA Website.
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