Burghley Event Pony

¨ Horses/Ponies come into the ring individually and complete phase I – the Dressage Test - then proceed immediately into Phase II - the Jumping Phase, then proceed to Phase III – Conformation

¨ There are no set penalties for a pole down or a run out – but three refusals will result in elimination. The jumping course should be a mixture of coloured and rustic obstacles and is designed to produce ten jumping efforts

¨ Each jumping effort is marked out of 10 at the Judge’s discretion

¨ The first fence must be a small inviting fence and may be jumped as a practice fence – this fence is not to be marked or numbered

¨ All horses, unless eliminated, are required to come back without saddles for Phase III - conformation assessment - to be awarded marks out of a possible 30.

¨ The Judge does not have to sit at any appointed place for the Dressage Test but may sit at the point they feel most appropriate – according to the design and layout of the arena.

P(UK) BURGHLEY EVENT PONY & P(UK) MINI BURGHLEY EVENT PONY DRESSAGE TEST

	MARKER	MOVEMENT	COMMENTS
1	A C	Enter at working trot and proceed down the centre line Track Left
2	HXF F	Change the rein showing a few lengthened strides over X Working Trot
3	AX XA	Half circle right, 20 metres working trot Half circle right, 20 metres working canter transition at X
4	KXM	Change of lead through trot at X
5	MCH	Working Canter left
6	E K	Working Trot Medium Walk
7	A D G	Turn down centre line Working trot Halt, immobility, salute Leave the arena at Walk
		Marks will be awarded for freedom and regularity of paces, harmony and lightness of horse and rider	70

“DRESSAGE ARENA TO BE NO LARGER THAN 20m x 40m”

CLASS

MIN HEIGHT

MAX HEIGHT

SPREAD

Stallion, Mare or Gelding , 4 years old & over. Registered in their approved Pure Breed Society Stud Books of Connemara, Dartmoor, Dales, Exmoor, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Shetland or Welsh Section A,B,C or D

Rider any age. (See Rule 7 of the current P (UK) Rule Book)

70cm (2’3”)

84cms (2’8”)

69cms (2’3”)

Stallion, Mare or Gelding , 4 years old & over, not exceeding 153cms

Rider not to have attained their 20th birthday prior to 1st January in the current year. (See Rule 7 of the current P (UK) Rule Book)

84cms (2’8”)

105cms (3’5”)

115cms (3’8”)

COMPETITION/DRESSAGE HORSES/PONIES

Snaffle

Unless bits follow the configuration of those illustrated below (based on FEI Rules) they are not permitted. Where there is any doubt, guidance should be sought from the Chief Executive of British Dressage, in writing with a diagram.

a-d Rotary Bit

1. Loose ring snaffle

2. Egg-butt snaffle

3. Racing snaffle D-ring

4. Egg butt snaffle with cheeks

5. Snaffle with upper cheeks only

6. Straight bar snaffle. Permitted also with mullen mouth and eggbutt rings

7. Double jointed with roller in the centre

8a, b, c Snaffle with jointed mouthpiece where middle piece is rounded (including french link)

9. Loose ring snaffle with cheeks (Fulmer)

10. Hanging cheek snaffle

11. Snaffle with rotating mouthpiece

Bits of rubber, nylon or other synthetic materials are permitted. Bits must be used in their manufactured condition without any addition to / on any part. Only the bits that are illustrated are permitted, mouthpieces may be used with any cheeks or rings illustrated. A mix of metals in the mouthpiece is permitted. A plastic snaffle with a cylindrical rotating mouthpiece is permitted. Minimum diameter of the mouthpiece should be 10mm; Snaffles used in Young Horse classes must have a minimum diameter of 14mm.

Snaffles may be used at Advanced level (including National PSG, Inter I, Inter II, Grand Prix) unless a double bridle is requested by the selecters. Double bridles must be used for all International FEI tests as per FEI rules.

Double Bridle (images see page 34)

Bits should follow the configuration of those illustrated below:

Bridoons:

1. Loose ring bridoon bit

2. Egg-butt bridoon bit

3. Bridoon bit with hanging cheeks

4a, b Bridoon rotary bit with rotating mouthpieces

5a, b, c Bridoon with jointed mouthpiece where the middle piece should be rounded (side, front and rear view shown)

6. Bridoon bit with rotating mouthpiece

7a, b Bridoon rotary bit with rotating mouthpiece

Curbs:

8. Variation of bits 11, 12, 13

9. Curb bit with S-curved cheeks

10. Half moon curb bits

11&12 Curb bits with straight cheeks

13. Curb bit and sliding mouthpiece (Weymouth)

14. Curb chain (metal or leather or combination)

15. Lip strap

16. Leather cover for curb chain

17. Rubber cover for curb chain

NB. Curb chain hooks must not be fixed

Bits must be used in their manufactured condition without any addition to / on any part.

The lever arm of the curb is limited to 10cm in the length (length below the mouthpiece). The ring of the bridoon bit must not exceed 8cm in diameter. If the curb has a sliding mouthpiece, the lever arm of the curb bit below the mouthpiece should not measure more than 10cm when the mouthpiece is at the uppermost position. The diameter of the mouthpiece of the bridoon and / or curb must be such as not to hurt the horse.

Rigid bits coated in plastic are permissable in a double bridle however flexible rubber bits are not permissable.

The curb chain may be made of leather, metal or a combination and must be fitted in the conventional way.

All competitors are advised to check their FEI Rule Book before taking part in a competition run under FEI rules

Double Bridle Images

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