Venue confirmed and qualification criteria announced
We are delighted to confirm the venue and dates for the Equus Organiser Unaffiliated Dressage Championship and to publish the final criteria competitors will need to meet.
Confirmed Championship details
We have been working closely with Kelsall Hill and are pleased to confirm the Championship weekend. Please put the dates in your diary and keep them free.
One straightforward online process
Entries will be taken online through Equus Organiser. We will not begin taking entries until the qualification period closes at the end of December. Entry dates, fees and full instructions will be announced nearer the time.
How to qualify
Qualifying results may be achieved at any suitable venue, but they must fall within the published qualification period and meet the class eligibility rules below.
Intro
Scores must be achieved at unaffiliated competitions.
Prelim
Scores must be achieved at unaffiliated competitions.
Novice Restricted
Scores must be achieved at unaffiliated competitions.
Novice Open
The horse-and-rider combination must not have gained more than 25 points at Elementary level or above.
Grassroots and Restricted eligibility
Intro, Prelim and Novice Restricted classes are not open to British Dressage-registered horses or horses with points. Club Quest members are welcome.
Eligible scores
Qualifying scores may be gained at any dressage competition where a British Dressage test type is ridden and scored as a percentage. Scores from British Eventing, Pony Club and Riding Club competitions that do not use British Dressage test types will not count.
Junior sections
Every class will include a Junior section for competitors aged 16 and under.
Ready to begin your qualification journey?
Continue competing, keep your qualifying test sheets safe and register your interest to receive future entry and Championship updates.