British Dressage Test Changes for 2010

 

NOTICE FROM DRESSAGE IRELAND - 2010 - IMPORTANT TEST INFORMATION

The following information was issued by British Dressage, and is out of the control of Dressage Ireland:

The tests used in affiliated competitions will be changed with effect from the 1st January 2010.

New British Dressage tests for 2010

British Dressage have announced changes to the tests used in affiliated competitions. With effect from 1st January 2010, there will be four new tests and three existing tests will be withdrawn.

New tests

  • Novice 24 (2010) short arena (number being re-used)
  • Novice 39 (2010) long arena (number being re-used)
  • Elementary 40 (2010) long arena
  • Elementary 45 (2010) long arena

Tests being withdrawn

  • Novice 25 (2005)
  • Novice 26 (2006)
  • Elementary 48 (2007)

It is very important to note that (for the first time as far as I know) British Dressage has had to re-use test numbers. Novice 24 and Novice 39 were published in 2002 and withdrawn some time ago. So be careful that you have the correct version.

All the new tests are available now at www.dressagediagrams.com.

Please note that these changes to tests are issued by British Dressage and are out of control of Dressage Ireland.
 


 

 

 

 

 

New tests in use from 1st January 2009

Introductory B (walk/trot test) 20x40m arena
Introductory Freestyle 20x40m arena
Preliminary Freestyle 20x40m or 20x60m arena
Novice 34 - 20x40 m
Novice 35 - 20x60m
Elementary 49 - 20x40m

 

Tests being withdrawn on 1st January 2009

Preliminary 17
Novice 32
Novice 33
AdvancedMedium86  

                                                                                           

In official communication the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) has notified all National Federations that NEW dressage tests have been issued for the following levels, effective January 1, 2009: 
  • Prix St. Georges
  • Intermediaire I
  • Intermediaire I Freestyle
  • Intermediaire II
  • Grand Prix
  • Grand Prix Special
  • Grand Prix Freestyle
  • All Junior Tests (including Preliminary, Team, Individual, & Freestyle Tests)
  • All Young Rider Tests (including Preliminary, Team, Individual, & Freestyle Tests) 
  • Young Rider Grand Prix Test

Of particular note to Young Riders, the Prix St. Georges Test will now be used as the Team Test (not the Individual Test), and a new Individual Test has been issued and must be used. 

FEI tests are available for free download from the FEI website at this link: http://www.fei.org/Disciplines/Dressage/Organisers/Pages/Dressage_Tests.aspx.

 

NOTICE FROM DRESSAGE IRELAND

To All Members: After 1st January 2010, if in doubt as to which test is being used at your local show, please contact the show secretary well in advance so as to avoid any confusion during competitions or go onto the website for information.

These changes have been made by British Dressage and are out of the control of Dressage Ireland.

We have been advised that where tests have been replaced, this does not only concern the number of the test, but amendments may have been made to the context of the test as well. The new BD 2009 test sheets will be available for purchase from the Dressage Ireland office – E-mail: info@dressageireland.ie