Show Date

Sun, Dec 12, 2021

Closing Date

Sat, Dec 4, 2021

Email:

lauravandervleit@talktalk.net

Website:

www.eefdg.org

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Show Secretary: Essendon & Epping Forest Show Secretary

London,
Mobile: +447533825502, Email: eefdgpayment@gmail.com

Show Information

Entries close 7 days before competition date or as indicated. Late entries may be accepted subject to payment of late entry fee additional £2 per class.
Virtual submissions may be made by close of entries for these shows as well but you may not enter the same class both virtually and in person riding the same horse. There is a separate schedule for virtual tests.
Championship tests must be ridden at the venue in person on show day.
All classes are available for individuals to enter to ride a test.

EEFDG Restrictions-all restrictions from September for the whole series Winners of EEFDG Winter Championship trophies are not eligible to qualify at the level at which the trophy was won – this applies to Seniors in Intro, Preliminary and Novice levels only (this restriction does not currently apply to Juniors). At the EEFDG Committee’s discretion a downgrading may be applied for.
Class 1 & 2 - open to all juniors on ponies and Adult combinations that have not been placed 1st in a Prelim class or above more than 3 times and no BD points. Combination not to have won EEFDG Winter Champs Trophy at Intro (Senior section).
Classes 3 & 4 - Combination not to have been placed 1st in a Novice class more than 3 times and must have no BD points. Combination not to have won EEFDG Winter Champs Trophy at Prelim (Senior section).
Classes 5 & 6 - Combination not to have won EEFDG Winter Champs Trophy at Novice (Senior section). No BD points at Medium or above.
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.
Juniors must be under 18 on 1st January in current year. 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.
Juniors must have an accompanying parent or responsible adult nominated by their parent for health, safety and welfare reasons at each show. Please indicate on the entry form the name and contact details of the responsible adult.

Payment Details & Event Fees

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.

Virtual online entry fees £6.00 per class. £10.00 for 2 classes on the same day. Once an entry has been accepted entry fees will not be refunded.

Prize Information

ROSETTES TO 6TH PLACE IN EVERY CLASS

Special Classes

WINTER LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP
1st, 2nd and 3rd, in each class, providing they achieve 55% and are members, will qualify for the Championship Show in May 2022. In the event that all 3 riders in a class have already qualified then the next eligible rider will also qualify. Championship trophies will be awarded in every Championship class. Please note you must be a fully paid up member (by close of entries on show day) to be eligible for qualification at each show.
If you have won an EEFDG Winter Championship that horse & rider combination is not eligible to qualify at the same level (applies to Senior section only) Intro, Preliminary and Novice levels only.

WINTER POINTS LEAGUE
Points will be awarded to the first 10 members in each class at each show and these will count towards the annual trophies that are presented each year at the AGM. For full details of the point’s trophies please look at the website www.EEFDG.co.uk will also be in the Club newsletter. Points will be awarded to members only.

Class 13 – Pairs
Criteria adhering to British Riding Club DressageTests. To be ridden in a 20m x 40m Arena. Set out with appropriate Markers. The Majority of the Test to be Ridden as a Pair but may separate. Time Allowed 4.5 – 5 minutes. Any movements used must be at BD Novice Level, but not above. Rein back is optional. To be ridden in snaffle bridle. The Test Starts and Finishes with Salutes. The time is started at the first salute.

Withdrawals/Refunds

Email & text entries have to be paid regardless of withdrawal and are subject to an admin fee of £2 per horse/rider. Withdrawals before close of entries (7 days before competition) fee refunded less £2 administration fee. 50% refund after closing dated subject to receipt of vet or doctor’s certificate within 7 days.

Terms & Conditions

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.
Please tidy and clean around your transport before leaving. Juniors must be under 18 on 1st January in current year. 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.
Juniors must have an accompanying parent or responsible adult nominated by their parent for health, safety and welfare reasons at each show. Please indicate on the entry form the name and contact details of the responsible adult.
Please note you must be a fully paid up member (by close of entries on show day) to be eligible for qualification at each show.
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).
Judges decision is final. We reserve the right to alter, cancel or close classes. Classes may not be run in the order printed in the schedule. EEFDG or Woodlands Stables do not accept any responsibility or liability for any loss, damage accident, injury or illness to horses, ponies, riders, property or any persons/animals in attendance whatsoever.
Animals must not be left unattended tied to lorries or trailers. Please pick up all droppings and litter around you and put in the appropriate bin before you leave.
All horses/ponies must have an up to date Vaccination Certificate that can be produced on request at the show.
Riding hats must comply with current British Riding Club safety standards – if in doubt please check. New rules apply from 1st January 2016.
Non British Riding Club members are required to have their own personal liability insurance.
We reserve the right to alter, extend closing dates, cancel or close classes.  
**PROTOCOL COVID 19 YOU MUST PLEASE READ**
PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND THE SHOW IF YOU HAVE HAD SYMPTONS OF THE COVID VIRUS WITHIN THE LAST 14 DAYS
WE ARE FOLLOWING GOVERNMENT GUIDELINES AND THESE ARE CONSTANTLY ENVOLVING SO PLEASE CHECK BEFORE YOU TRAVEL.
YOU MUST BRING STAMPED AND ADDRESSED A5 ENVELOPE FOR YOUR DRESSAGE SHEETS AND ROSETTES TO BE SENT TO YOU. STAMPED AND ADDRESSED ENVELOPES TO BE LEFT IN A TRAY WHICH WILL BE IN THE SECRETARYS HUT. NO SHEETS OR ROSETTES WILL BE HANDED OUT ON THE DAY.
NO SCORE SCOREBOARD WILL BE AVAILABLE TO LOOK AT ON THE DAY THE RESULTS WILL BE PUT ONLINE WITHIN 24 HOURS.
WE WILL POST WITH TIMES WHETHER THERE WILL CATERING ON THE DAY
TOILETS. WE HAVE THE TOILETS IN THE YARD OPEN, THERE WILL BE SANITIZERS OUTSIDE TOILETS FOR YOU TO SANITZE BEFORE AND AFTER LEAVING THE TOILETS.
ONLY BRING WITH YOU YOUR IMMEDIATE FAMILY/PARTNER OR FRIEND WITH YOU TO HELP YOU
NO SPECTATORS. ONLY COMPETITORS AND PEOPLE TRANSPORTING THEM OR GROOMS ARE ALLOWED ON SHOWGROUND.
INDOOR VIEWING GALLERY CLOSED.