Equestrian Australia Limited NATIONAL DRESSAGE RULES Riders Sections and Annexes This shortened version of the Australian Dressage Rules contain the rules most pertinent to Riders. Note that the rules in their entirety as per the full rulebook apply at all times. Effective 1 January 2020 CLEAN VERSION The Equestrian Australia National Dressage Rules may also be found on the Equestrian Australia website: www.equestrian.org.au Disclaimer: Equestrian Australia believes all material produced for this publication is correctly and accurately researched. However, we give no warranty in relation thereto and disclaim liability for all claims against Equestrian Australia, its officers, employees or agents or any person associated, which may arise from any material contained within its pages that may be challenged by any persons. © EA National Dressage Rules 01/01/2020 - ACN 077 455 755 1 | P a g e Table of Contents Riders Sections and Annexes ............................................................................................................................ 1 Preamble........................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Glossary and definitions ................................................................................................................................................... 6 SECTION 1 GENERAL CONDITIONS ............................................................................................................................. 9 1.1 Acceptance of the rules ..................................................................................................................... 9 1.2 Code of Conduct for the Welfare of the Horse .................................................................................. 9 1.3 Abuse of the horse (Article 142, FEI General Regulations and EA rules) ........................................... 10 1.4 Bleeding ......................................................................................................................................... 11 1.5 Protests, reports, appeals and Yellow Warning Cards .................................................................... 11 1.6 Anti-doping and medication control ............................................................................................... 12 1.7 Conflict of interest .......................................................................................................................... 12 SECTION 2 PACES AND MOVEMENTS ..................................................................................................................... 14 2.1 Objects and general principles ....................................................................................................... 16 2.2 The halt .......................................................................................................................................... 17 2.3 The walk ......................................................................................................................................... 18 2.4 The trot .......................................................................................................................................... 21 2.5 The canter ...................................................................................................................................... 24 2.6 The rein back .................................................................................................................................. 28 2.7 The transitions ............................................................................................................................... 29 2.8 The half-halts ................................................................................................................................. 29 2.9 Changes of directions ..................................................................................................................... 29 2.10 Figures ........................................................................................................................................... 30 2.11 Leg-yielding ................................................................................................................................... 32 2.12 The lateral movements .................................................................................................................. 34 2.13 The pirouette, the half-pirouette and turn on the haunches ......................................................... 39 2.14 The passage ................................................................................................................................... 42 2.15 The piaffe ....................................................................................................................................... 43 2.16 Impulsion ........................................................................................................................................ 44 2.17 The collection ................................................................................................................................. 45 2.18 The position and aids of the rider ................................................................................................... 48 SECTION 3 DRESSAGE EVENTS .................................................................................................................................. 50 3.1 Approval of Official events ............................................................................................................. 50 3.2 Competitions ................................................................................................................................. 50 3.3 Statement of liability ..................................................................................................................... 50 © EA National Dressage Rules 01/01/2020 - ACN 077 455 755 2 | P a g e 3.4 Timing of the draw ......................................................................................................................... 50 3.5 Conducting same test for different categories ................................................................................ 50 3.6 Arena requirements ....................................................................................................................... 50 3.7 Entering the arena (See Annex D Arena Familiarisation) ................................................................. 51 3.8 Dismounting/Fall during test .......................................................................................................... 51 3.9 Test time ........................................................................................................................................ 52 3.10 Resistance/Disobedience ................................................................................................................ 52 3.11 Unauthorised assistance ................................................................................................................. 52 3.12 Movement and access of horses at competition grounds ................................................................. 52 3.13 Scale of marks ................................................................................................................................ 53 3.14 Called tests ..................................................................................................................................... 54 3.15 Execution of tests ........................................................................................................................... 54 3.16 Use of voice .................................................................................................................................... 54 3.17 Penalties and Errors of Course ......................................................................................................... 55 3.18 Lameness ....................................................................................................................................... 56 3.19 Awards and placings....................................................................................................................... 56 3.20 Prize money.................................................................................................................................... 57 3.21 Number/Level of judges required for Official Competitive and Official Participation Competitions .... 57 3.22 Interruptions and risk management ................................................................................................. 58 3.23 Fall or injury to horse or rider .......................................................................................................... 58 SECTION 4 CONDITIONS OF ENTRY........................................................................................................................... 59 4.1 Authority to determine eligibility of horse and/or rider for competition....................................... 59 4.2 Entry of horses and riders ............................................................................................................... 59 4.3 Scratchings/Withdrawals ................................................................................................................ 59 4.4 Gear check ....................................................................................................................................