JUDGES:
Dressage: Jane Critchley
Dressage: Andrew Fletcher
Suitability & Type: Rosemary Morris
Jumping: Jane Wallace

DUBARRY BURGHLEY YOUNG EVENT HORSE
JUDGING:
SECTION I Dressage Phase 35 marks followed by
SECTION II Jumping Phase 40 marks Followed by
SECTION III Potential to lengthen stride 5 marks
SECTION IV Suitability & Type  20 marks

JUDGING
SECTION I (35 marks) Dressage Test (60m x 20m) Arena Marks will not be awarded for individual movements but the test will be marked for general impression and overall performance.
TEST
To be ridden from memory
A Enter in working trot
From X proceed directly to M
M Working trot
C Serpentine 3 loops each loop to go to side of the arena finishing at A
F X H Change rein showing some lengthened strides
(Not required for 4 year olds)
Between H&C Working canter right
C Circle right 20m diameter
M X K Change rein with transition to trot between X and K
Between K&A Working canter left
A Circle left 20m diameter
Between A&F Working trot
Between F&B Medium walk
B Half 20m circle left in free walk on a long rein to E
E Directly to A - leave arena free walk on a long rein

To be followed immediately by:

SECTION II
(40 marks) Jumping. NO time will be allowed between these sections for any adjustment to tack or rider’s dress. Maximum height of fences 0.90m (4 years) 1.05m (5 years). Fall of horse or rider or a total of 3 refusals will result in elimination. Note: fence height at Final 1.00m (4 years) and 1.10m (5 years)

Judges are looking for a bold athletic horse with good technique. A horse with these qualities, should not necessarily be penalised for knocking down one fence (or a four-year-old having one refusal), providing they demonstrate they react positively afterwards. Especially in the early part of the season, four-year-olds may find it easier to jump some fences out of trot.

SECTION III
(5 marks)   Potential to lengthen stride phase:  In the lengthening of strides in canter, the judges are looking for the qualities in a horse’s potential to gallop in the future, with further maturity and development in their training

SECTION IV
(20 Marks) Suitability & Type:  Judges are looking for horses with the attributes to withstand the demands of the sport in terms of soundness, speed and stamina. Lack of quality and other defects which might indicate limited stamina or speed should be penalised, even though the horse may be a nice dressage or show jumping prospect.

Note: in the event of equality of marks after all four sections, the jumping mark will take precedence. Should this still produce equality of marks, the highest mark attained in the gallop section followed by the dressage section will be the deciding factor.

Entries in advance only To enter: You can enter using our Secure Online Entry System:
Payment is secure and it goes directly Vale View Equestrian.
You will receive an email confirmation of your class entry and payment.

ENTRY FEE: £44.40 (including VAT) First Aid contribution @ £5 per rider.

PRIZE MONEY: 1st £75 2nd £50 3rd £35 (Minimum) 4th £25 (over 15 starters) 5th £25 (over 20 starters) 6th £25 (over 30 starters)

QUALIFIERS:
1 qualifier 1-12 starters
2 qualifiers 13-24 starters
3 qualifiers 25-36 starters
4 qualifiers Over 37 starters

(NB: number of starters not number of entries)

Subject to finishing in the top 5 placings – this is applicable where previously qualified horses are placed higher up the line.

1.  Horses must exceed 148cm without shoes.

2.  Age: Open to horses born in 2019 & 2020

3.  Saddlery: (warm-up and competition): tack as per British Eventing Rules for Novice Dressage -snaffle bridle only, see website www.britisheventing.com. Running martingale only and front boots are optional for sections I, II and III. However, NO hind boots or bandages of any kind may be worn in the collecting ring, warm-up area or actual class. Jumping whip only allowed (max length 75cm).

4.  Dress: As for British Eventing Novice Dressage Test/Hunting Dress. British Eventing/BHS approved hat and harness to be worn for all sections.

5.  Vaccinations: Yearly

6.  Entries Open: 4th April 2023

7.  Entries Close: 31st May 2024

8.  Balloting: In the event of over subscription, entries received for horses that have already qualified for the Final will be balloted first.

9.  Entries:  Online via website:  www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk   (Calendar of events)

10.  Withdrawals & Refunds: Up to close of entries, withdrawals are accepted and can be refunded less 10% admin fee.     Once the start times are produced there will be no refunds.

11.  Start Times: Online @ www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk at least 48 hours prior to the competition.

12.  Conflict of Interest: Within the equestrian community there may be times when conflicts occur. For guidance, it has been determined that a perceived/potential conflict of interest could arise in the event that an appointed judge has a previous or current connection to a horse entered in the competition. Examples of such connections and interests include, but not limited to, the following. The judge has; bred or previously owned the horse or acted as an agent in its sale; previously competed, trained or kept the horse at livery; previously or currently had a financial or other interest in the horse. In the event that a judge/owner/rider (or their agent) knows of, or should know of, any potential and/or perceived conflict of interest in a horse entered in the competition they must declare this to the Organiser as soon as it is known. Steps will be taken to manage it as practically as possible. Any potential conflicts will be written and displayed next to the scoreboard. Conflicts at the Final will be avoided and managed by Burghley Horse Trials.

13.  It is a condition of entry that all riders, owners, grooms, and their connections/relatives, must conduct themselves and communicate in a respectful manner towards the public, officials, and all other parties present or entered in the competition. Such behaviour includes respect for the Judges and their decisions, which are final. Offensive behaviour, and/or other violations of this condition, may lead to sanctions such as disqualification and future bans.

14.     Conditions & Disclaimer: It is a condition of entry that all riders, owners, grooms, and their connections/relatives, must conduct themselves and communicate in a respectful manner towards the public, officials, and all other parties present or entered in the competition. Such behaviour includes respect for the Judges and their decisions, which are final.  Offensive behaviour, and/or other violations of this condition, may lead to sanctions such as disqualification and future bans