Only one video entry per horse/rider combination in the same class UNLESS it is a mixed level class (i.e. the class contains Intro/Prelim/Novice tests

Help for recording your test
1. Videos used in other competitions MUST NOT be used. If we find or suspect they have been used for another competition, the rider will be disqualified and not entitled to a refund. If you are riding in competition wear, it is important that your horse wears boots or bandages. Elimination will occur if this is not done.
2. The test area can be an arena or flat surface/grass and must be either 20m x 40m or 20m x 60m, depending on your test. Please mark out the letters around the arena clearly.
3. You can use any device (phone/video recorder/tablet) but please make sure the video is of good quality.
4. The video clip must have sound and no cuts.
5. If the quality too poor, the sound is off, or there are cuts, the video will be rejected. There will be no entitlement to a refund.
6. Please, if possible, ensure the sun is behind the camera or your video will come out too dark to judge and will be rejected.
7. The person videoing your test must stand at C. Please stand a little further back (if possible) from the arena so that we can see the whole test.
8. Start videoing before the horse and rider enters the arena and do not stop videoing until at least 4 seconds after the last halt and salute. No stops or restarts.
9. A zoom function is necessary to use when the horse and rider are at the far end of the arena, but please avoid excessive zooming in and out during the test.
10. It is essential to keep the rider and horse in the middle of the frame and in full view of that part of the arena showing the marker where possible.
11. If you are videoing with your phone or tablet, please have the video on landscape (turn it on its side).
12. Uploading is a simple procedure. You will need either a YouTube.
13. The last thing to do then is to simply copy your video link and send it to us using the Video Submission form, here.

Uploading to YouTube
1. Go to YouTube
2. Click Sign In to YouTube
3. Log in (using the details you have supplied above)
4. Near the top right of the page, there is an ‘Upload’ Button. Click on it.
5. A new window appears and you have two options:
6. Drag and drop your video files or
7. Select files to upload. Click this and a pop-up window will open to allow you to select your video file.
8. Locate your video file in the folder where you saved it. Select it and click the “Open” button
9. A new window appears and you will see that your video is being uploaded.
10. While it’s uploading, you can go and add details about the video:
11. Title – Most Important! Your Name, Horse/Pony name,
12. Description – Class No., Test No, entry/show date
13. Tags – Not necessary to enter anything here
14. Privacy Settings – You can choose from the drop down menu. You can choose ‘Public’, ‘Private’ or ‘Unlisted’. (If you would rather not make your video ‘Public’; for all to see, then chose ‘Unlisted’ so that your video can only be seen by those with whom you share the video link).
15. Then click ‘Save’ on the bottom right.

Bookings in advance only. You can book using our Secure Online Entry System.
Payment is secure and it goes directly to Essendon & Epping Forest Dressage Group.
You will receive an email confirmation of your booking and payment.
Please note to enter these classes you must be a fully paid up EEFDG member or member of another British Riding Club.

£6.00 per class. £10.00 for 2 classes on the same day.

ROSETTES TO 6TH PLACE IN EVERY CLASS.
Rosettes 1st to 6th will be posted

Winners of EEFDG Championship &/or Points trophies (Summer & Winter) are not eligible to qualify at the level at which the trophy was won – this applies to Seniors in Intro and Preliminary levels only (this restriction does not currently apply to Juniors).

Class 1 - Intro - open to all juniors on ponies which have not won a dressage class at Preliminary or above and adults who have not been placed 1st-3rd in any dressage class at Prelim & above
Class 2 – Prelim - Combination not to have won a novice dressage competition and horse must have no BD points.
Class 3 – Novice - Combination not to have won an elementary dressage competition with more than 3 competitors in the class and in accordance with BD restrictions except that combinations that have not competed at or above the level they wish to enter may do so regardless of horse’s points.
Class 4 - Pick a Test: Elementary - Combination not to have won a medium dressage competition with more than 3 competitors in the class and in accordance with BD restrictions except that combinations that have not competed at or above the level they wish to enter may do so regardless of horse’s points. Medium and Advanced Medium tests in accordance with BD restrictions except that combinations that have not competed at or above the level they wish to enter may do so regardless of horse’s points.

All other tests in accordance with BD restrictions except that combinations that have not competed at or above the level they wish to enter may do so regardless of horse’s points.

Once an entry has been accepted entry fees will not be refunded.

EEFDG standing rules apply (Copies will be available at the shows and may be obtained from the organiser). Warming up must be undertaken with due care and regard for fellow competitors and BD welfare guidelines will be adhered to at all times. All tests will be run under BD rules. Juniors must be under 18 on 1st January in current year and must have parental permission to enter. If they are 18 or over on 1st January they are a Senior, if under 18 on 1st January they are a Junior for that whole year.

We reserve the right to alter, cancel or close classes.

Riding hats must comply with current British Riding Club safety standards – if in doubt please check. New rules apply from 1st January 2016.

Horses can only enter two consecutive classes

Videoing must be from C, the judges position, and include the whole arena, no breaks in videoing or photoshoping allowed

If filming on a smartphone, hold the device in the landscape orientation

Zooming - you must include some zoom when the rider is at the A end of the arena

Sound must be recorded to ensure competitors are not receiving coaching during their test.

Tests should be ridden and will be judged under the rules of British Dressage and British Riding Clubs.

Tack must be BRC Dressage legal. No martingales or non-permitted tack including bit guards.

Your horse or pony must wear boots or bandages if you wear competition clothing although you do not need to wear competition wear but dress should be tidy. Riding hats must be worn. BSI Standard hats or other such protective headwear is strongly advised and compulsory for those under 18 years of age. Suitable footwear with a heel and gloves must be worn for safety reasons.

Judges decisions are final. No communication will be entered into by EEFDG, any of its representatives or the judge involved. Any objection or appeal regarding a score must be made in writing via email within 24 hours of the test being judged to Laura Vandervleit, lauravandervleit@talktalk.net.

Horses and ponies can be ridden by more than one rider but can participate in 3 consecutive tests

A caller is allowed. The caller must read from the test sheet and not offer any coaching or any other instructions during the test

Results sheets will be emailed 7 days after the close

EEFDG RIDING CLUB ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE TO HORSES, PEOPLE OR THEIR PROPERTY. Please ensure any riding activities you carry out are within the official government guidelines