Dressage on Moira EQ

Owned by Melbee

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Levels & Requirements

Tack & Attire

Crops and whips are strictly prohibited.

Martingales, breastplates, bit guards, blinkers, ear plugs, and bandages or boots on the horse are prohibited during training, warm-up, and competitions.

Ear hoods, or bonnets, are allowed if they are discreet in color.

Penalties & Eliminations

Penalties:

1. Error of Course: Two percentage points will be taken from your total score on the first error. On a second error, you will be eliminated

2. Entering the ring with prohibited equipment: Deduction of 1 percentage point from the total score. If the test has already started, the rider can continue the test once the equipment is removed/taken

3. Entering the arena before the bell: Deduction of 1 percentage point from the total score

Eliminations:

1. Leaving the arena during a test: A horse leaving the arena entirely with 4 feet during a test will be eliminated

2. Unauthorized assistance: Any outside help by voice, signs, text, etc, is considered unauthorized assistance and will result in elimination

3. Failure to enter the ring within 90 seconds: Failure to enter the arena 90 seconds after the sound of the bell will result in elimination

Points & Grading

Moves are marked on a scale from 0-10 by each judge, with 0 being the lowest and 10 being the highest mark. The scale of marks is as follows:

Half marks from 0.5-9.5 may also be used for both movements and the collective mark at the judge's discretion.

In freestyle tests, decimal marks may be added as artistic or harmony marks.

Arena & Showgrounds Requirements

All dressage arenas must be a minimum of 81x35 (including the walkway). There must also be letters to mark the sides of the arena.