ESNZ Dressage Rules
Dressage sport rules, series rules and FEI rules
Dressage Sport Rules
ESNZ Dressage Rules V12 Effective 1/8/24.
**Version 12 Effective 1/8/24 (hard copies still available) will be effective from 1/8/25 with this clarification to only be noted Rule 486 – Use of Arena. In view of our commitment to sustainability, a full print run V13 will not be undertaken this year given the limited changes.
Effective Version 13 (Digital format only)
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Effective 1/8/25 Arena Familiarisation Arena familiarisation is defined as permission to lead or ride at walk, around the outside of the competition arena, during a prescribed time, which should be stated in the riders notes or program. Any person leading a horse in an arena familiarisation, must be wearing a correctly fitted, current ESNZ approved tagged helmet. All horses being led must be wearing a bridle with a permitted bit, and with two bridle numbers. A newmarket lead may replace the reins for this purpose. |
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Training & Working In Areas The OC’s can if/when time permits, allow the area around the outside of the competition arenas be included into the permitted training and working in space, to facilitate familiarisation of the arena surrounds. This must be prior to the commencement of the official start of the event. This is not a “Arena Familiarisation”, but an extra warm up space, at the discretion of the OC and TD of the event |
Dressage NZ Rules Book – V12 (Digital)
Blue Disc .pdf Template for Riders With approved Dispensation Blue_Disc
These are available in printed laminated sets of 6 by emailing [email protected]
Dressage NZ is conscious of sustainability and paper wastage so there may be this option below for you.
This summary which is 3 x A5 pages may be printed as an A5 document to attach / insert to your 2023 Rules Book if you prefer not to purchase a new book. If this is your preferred option, it is recommended you go through the 2023 version and highlight the rules which have changed while referencing the insert.
If you are unable to print on A5 size paper you can print on standard A4 paper and then trim to size.
To do this you may need to change your printer settings
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2023 FEI Guidelines Tack Equipment _ Dressage & Para
These also apply to Dressage National Competitions where applicable.
When looking for a rule, there are two rule books for reference.
For national competitions, start with the ESNZ Dressage rules.
If there is no definitive answer, especially around permitted bits, bridles, spurs, then FEI guidelines apply.
FEI Dressage Rules
Includes FEI World Ranking rules, FEI Dressage World Challenge, FEI Dressage World Cup, FEI WBFSH Dressage World Breeding Championship for Young Horses Rules, Tack & Equipment
