Carefreegirl
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Going to do a couple of dates next month before hopefully registering April / May. Do I need a ticket for a Prelim class or just novice ? I'm aiming on doing a one of each level at both days. Thanks in advance.
BD - class ticket. Quick question.
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lauzbeefy
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You don't need a ticket to compete at novice and prelim as far as I know.
Booboos
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No sorry I don't think this is correct.
You can enter an Intro or Prelim class without you or the horse being a BD member and with no ticket but you must enter the non-qualifying section (open).
Novice and above you need a ticket. You can win prize money and rossettes on a ticket but no points or qualification points (other than sheets for Area Festivals).
See
http://www.britishdressage.net/Rule Book/Rule Book 2012 FINAL Print Copy 23rd Sept.pdf
Carefreegirl
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Thanks booboos, was pretty sure I didnt need one for Prelim but nowhere near a computer and looking it up on a phone is a nightmare.
Booboos
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Here are the relevant bits (BD rules are a minefield!)
British Dressage membership
In order to be eligible to ride in affiliated competitions or register as the owner of a horse/pony with
British Dressage, it is necessary to be a member of British Dressage except for Introductory, Preliminary
non-qualifying sections or classes and those entering using a class ticket. There is no lower age limit.
British Dressage subscriptions run for twelve months from the date of joining, except for Eventers BD
membership and BRC membership which runs from 1st October 31st March. British Dressage reserves
the right to refuse Membership. Music Membership entitles riders to compete in all freestyle to music
competitions with a registered or unregistered horse. Those with full and Eventers BD membership do
not require additional music membership as are already coverd to ride in music classes.
3. Class tickets
British Dressage members on non registered horses and non-members on registered or non registered
horses will be able to buy class tickets at £7 each. Each ticket will enable them to enter one affiliated
class. They must pay the entry fees and abide by the British Dressage Rule Book.
They will be able to win prize money and rosettes but will not be able to earn grading points or qualify for
Championships other than Area Festivals. Both horse and rider must be registered before entering these
Championships. Riders and horses do not have to be members to compete in Introductory or Preliminary
non-qualifying sections but should they wish to compete in the qualifying section the rider will need to be a
member or compete on a class ticket. In the event of a ticket holder winning a class, qualification will pass
to the next eligible competitor. Only members of British Dressage in groups 3-1 may compete on a class
ticket at PSG and above.
British Dressage membership
In order to be eligible to ride in affiliated competitions or register as the owner of a horse/pony with
British Dressage, it is necessary to be a member of British Dressage except for Introductory, Preliminary
non-qualifying sections or classes and those entering using a class ticket. There is no lower age limit.
British Dressage subscriptions run for twelve months from the date of joining, except for Eventers BD
membership and BRC membership which runs from 1st October 31st March. British Dressage reserves
the right to refuse Membership. Music Membership entitles riders to compete in all freestyle to music
competitions with a registered or unregistered horse. Those with full and Eventers BD membership do
not require additional music membership as are already coverd to ride in music classes.
3. Class tickets
British Dressage members on non registered horses and non-members on registered or non registered
horses will be able to buy class tickets at £7 each. Each ticket will enable them to enter one affiliated
class. They must pay the entry fees and abide by the British Dressage Rule Book.
They will be able to win prize money and rosettes but will not be able to earn grading points or qualify for
Championships other than Area Festivals. Both horse and rider must be registered before entering these
Championships. Riders and horses do not have to be members to compete in Introductory or Preliminary
non-qualifying sections but should they wish to compete in the qualifying section the rider will need to be a
member or compete on a class ticket. In the event of a ticket holder winning a class, qualification will pass
to the next eligible competitor. Only members of British Dressage in groups 3-1 may compete on a class
ticket at PSG and above.
Booboos
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Just noticed how illogical this is: you can ride in the qualifying section of Intro/Prelim with a ticket but you can't qualify...so why would anyone ever want to buy the ticket in the first place?
BD have so overcomplicated their own rules they just have nonesense on there now!
BD have so overcomplicated their own rules they just have nonesense on there now!
Carefreegirl
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I had to read and re-read that too ! Thanks very much for your help. I got a BD rulebook late last year but have left it in the lorry at the yard - very helpful NOT !