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There was some incorrect wording in Issue 1, relating to eligibility for Bronze and Quest competition. For clarification, below is an excerpt from the 2021 Rule Change Synopsis. The full summary can be found by visiting britishdressage.co.uk/ competitions/competition-rules.

For the rider to be eligible to compete in the Bronze section they may not have won more than 25 points at the level above, or competed/have any points at the higher levels. For example, at Elementary Bronze: no more than 25 points at Medium, or have points/competed at Advanced Medium or higher.

For the horse to be eligible in the Bronze section they may not have won more than 25 points at two levels above or competed/ have any points at the higher levels. For example, at Elementary Bronze: no more than 25 points at Advanced Medium or have points/ competed at PSG or higher.

For the rider to be eligible to compete in Team Quest/My Quest they may not have won more than 15 points at the level above or competed/have points at the higher levels. For example, at Prelim TQ/MQ no more than 15 points at Novice, or have points/competed at Elementary or higher.

For the horse to be eligible to compete in TQ/MQ they may not have won more than 15 points at two levels above or competed/ have points at the higher levels. For example, at Prelim TQ/ MQ no more than 15 points at Elementary or have points/ competed at Medium or higher.

If a horse or rider becomes ineligible on or after the closing date of entries, they are still permitted to compete in the class they have entered.

In line with the British Dressage Articles of Association, the following Director positions are eligible for election this year. These will be formally announced at the BD AGM on 12 October 2021. This a fantastic opportunity for two members to get more involved in shaping and developing the future strategy in key technical areas, so please do volunteer your services and help us support the sport you love.

All applicants will need to meet the specified knowledge, experience and competencies required for a Board Director, which are available along with the role descriptions for each of these positions on the BD website: britishdressage.co.uk/our-sport/ british-dressage/structure-andgovernance/

This notice is being posted as required under articles 18.8 and 18.9, to invite anyone wishing to stand for election for either role to request a nomination paper from British Dressage and return it completed by to the office by midday on Tuesday 4 May 2021.

Candidates will need to provide a full curriculum vitae, together with a supporting statement detailing how they meet the role requirements, as well as complete a declaration of interests form.

All applicants will then be reviewed by the Nominations Committee, in accordance with Article 23.3, with interviews conducted before the successful candidates are put forward for election by members by electronic vote in the summer.

Please note that, following the changes to the Articles of Association approved by members at last year’s Annual General Meeting, the electronic vote is now binding and no longer subject to formal ratification at the AGM. However, the positions will continue to take effect from the date of the AGM, provisionally scheduled for 12 October 2021.

Details of the nominees, including any candidates nominated by the Board of British Dressage under article 18.7.2, will appear in BD magazine and on the BD website.

Nomination forms are now available. For further information, please contact Ben Waterhouse, Chief Operating Officer, on ceo@britishdressage. co.uk or call 02477 087805.

Rosemary Ablitt (List 6) from Hampshire has retired from the Judges Panel. British Dressage would like to thank Rosemary for all her hard work and support over the years and wishes her all the best for the future.

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