Dressage in Florida
"The Blue Book"
Your One Stop Site
for the
Florida
Dressage Circuit
Over 20 years have gone by since the first Florida Dressage Omnibus was published in 1986 with five shows. The Florida Dressage Circuit has developed into a true heaven for weekly dressage competitions, providing enough choices for riders from Introductory Level to Grand Prix.
Thank you for visiting our new Internet site. Please visit often to check out the season calendar, download entry forms, and to keep yourself informed of any changes to the competition prize lists.
IMPORTANT - Please be sure to check the updates page before filling out entry forms. It is not uncommon for changes to include classes offered, judges, or location! It is your responsibility to be informed before you enter a competition. Important rule changes and reminders will also be listed on the Updates page.
Feel free to contact us with questions and comments. We would love to know what you like and what you don't like about the site.
Riders, trainers, owners, coaches and show committees have learned that working together is fruitful for all parties involved. There are, however, a few points to keep in mind when entry forms are mailed to the show secretary: Mail a copy of your current USEF and USDF Cards with your entry (Rider, Horse, Trainer, Owner, Coach).
Fill out your entry form with a dark pen. Provide clear information when asked for. Look at the policies of the show you enter; shows have different policies in many ways.
Make ample (two sided) copies from the entry forms provided with the "Blue Book". These entry forms are up to date for USEF and FEI competitions. Other entry forms may not be accepted.
Give sire and dam information to support the recognition of the breeders of your fine horses.
Please be a sport - each entry form must have ALL signatures (USEF Requirement).
Inform yourself about refund policies. With your signature, you are accepting all policies of the show you enter.
Be prepared to furnish the show office with all missing credentials and dues. Many shows will not issue your bridle numbers until you have done so. Your horse must wear numbers during the entire time it is on the grounds and out of its stall (USEF Rule).
If you have any questions during the show, go to the appropriate person to help you: show office to answer all questions regarding the show; ring stewards to check your tack/bits and keep you informed about warm-up and competition rings; technical delegate to interpret the rules; and the show committee to follow up on rule violations.
We wish you a rewarding season.
Maria, Klaus and Kerstin !
NEW 2009 ENTRY FORMS
effective December 1, 2008
Prize List Updates
Canterbury May
Days Qualifier
May 9-10 2009
Both Judges Have
Been Changed.
Following are the new judges:
Dinah Babcock - S, TX
Jacqueline Lindberg - S, ID
Please check the
Canterbury web site for further
prize list updates at
http://www.canterburyshowplace.com/
(Click on Schedule)
In official communication, the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) has notified all National Federations that NEW dressage tests have been issued for the following levels, effective January 1, 2009:
FEI tests
are available for free download from the FEI website at this link:
http://www.fei.org/Disciplines/Dressage/Organisers/Pages/
Dressage_Tests.aspx
For more information please contact Jennifer Keeler, USEF National Director of Dressage, at jkeeler@usef.org or (859) 225-2024.
USEF/NAJYRC COMPETITIONS
Please note that the heading/sponsor has changed for all competitions designated as North American Junior & Young Rider Championships. Please make the notation on the following competitions.
Gold Coast Opener CDIW/Y/J, p.51
American Dressage Concours, p.65
Wellington Classic Spring Challenge-CDI3*/Y, p. 71
Florida Dressage Concours, p. 85
Palm Beach Dressage Derby, p. 93
Wellington Classic Dressage Challenge II, p. 107
Ocala Spring Dressage, p. 111
Dressage at Equestrian Estates, p. 121
Canterbury May Days Qualifier, p. 153
The new heading is as follows:
“Official Qualifying Competition for the 2009 FEI North American Junior and Young Riders’ Championships and 2009 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF National Junior, Young Rider & Brentina Cup Championships. Official Qualifying Competition for the Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage Program and USEF National Developing Horse Dressage Championship (sponsored by the Dutta Corp & PSI)”
Rules & Reminders
USDF
Non-Member Fee
In Effect
December 1, 2008
Competing non-members (riders and owners/lessees) will be required to provide their non-member number and pay a fee of $30
per competition when entering USEF-licensed/USDF-recognized competitions
open to all breeds of horses.
To Enter "High Performance" Classes (see GR 204.3 in the current USEF Rule Book) ANNUAL fees are due to the USEF BEFORE you enter an IHP Competition.
Requirements for CDI Competitions.
Riders: FEI Registration; USEF Membership; Affiliate Membership (USDF if applicable)
Horses: FEI Registration; Passport; USEF Recording; Affiliate Registration (USDF if applicable).
