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Reminder from Dressage NSW.

A REMINDER RE GRADING....
Horses graded Novice pre 1 Jan 2017 cannot revert to competing officially at Preliminary.  However, from 1 Jan 2017, all newly registered horses and ponies start with a grading of Preliminary/Novice and do not earn upgrading points until competing Elementary.

It is up to the competitor to know the grading status of your horse/s.

National Dressage rules changed on 
1 January 2018!  ​Read more

BRIDLE NUMBES - how to get one...

You will need a Bridle Number when you enter via Nominate for the Dressage Championships.  ​To obtain a bridle number - please ring Equestrian NSW (02)  9620 2660 to obtain your bridle number - THEY ARE FREE and it will only take you 5 mins by telephone! So no excuses!!! :-)

Alternatively, you can email the Member Services staff at Equestrian NSW.  NB:  Please ensure you allow a few days for your emails to be answered as they are very busy responding to members from across NSW.
Susie Burns -  Email: Susie@ensw.org.au
​Elysha Sargent - (Wed/Thurs/Fri) Email: Elysha@ensw.org.au
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​NEW Helmet Standards effective JANUARY 2017
Equestrian Australia can advise that Helmet Standard EN1384 will remain effective until 31 December 2016. In addition, a new standard VG1 has been added to the General Regulations effective immediately. As of 1 January 2017 helmets with the EN1384 standard will not be permitted under EA’s General Regulations.

 For more information click here
As you all know, approved safety helmets are to be worn at all times with the retaining harness secured and fastened when training/practicing at an event. Whenever a safety helmet is worn whilst competing the retaining harness must be secured and fastened. Failure to have the harness fastened will entail elimination.

Starting out in Dressage? What you need to know.....

How to get started in Dressage. Firstly check with the club organising the event..(more)