2012 Queensland State Dressage Championships - Equestrian ...

Order of the Draw:
1. The OC will place all competitors together in the draw. (i.e. regardless of division).
2. If more than 35 riders nominated for a level, OC reserves the right to split the competition. (Regardless of
Rider Division).
3. In the circumstance that Balloting needs to occur, OC’s must use their nominated DQ approved ballot
system, and not prejudice entry acceptance based on rider divisions. (ie some OC’s use a first in first
allocated basis, others use qualifying percentages)
4. Riders are NOT to be marked as Division 1 or Division 2 on draw.
5. OC can use their discretion in contacting a nominated Division 2 rider if they believe don’t fit the Division 2
criteria.
Scoring:
1. Scorers to score each test as normal.
2. Riders are then ranked as per normal. Both Division 1 and Division 2 riders eligible for main prize pool of
competition.
3. On final scoresheet, Division 2 riders are highlighted for Division 2 Ribbons from 1st to 6th.
4. Champion and Reserve: Division 2 Champion at each level to get a prize.
5. OC’s have the right to choose their scoring method as suits their needs.
6. A combined scoresheet including ranked riders from both divisions MUST also be provided for the purposes
of the National Grading System. (as per usual)
7. All scores, Division 1 or 2 riders are still eligible for the EA/Australian Dressage Grading Points, as the
national system is now based on percentages gained, rather than a rider’s placings.
Division 2 Leader Board- Sponsored by the QLD Festival of Dressage
1. Leader Board for each level (Preliminary to Prix St George)
2. Top 10 placings get Leader Board points
3. 1st place each level will gain 10 points, 2nd place each level 9 points etc
4. Each level’s winner at end of season to get a prize.
5. Will include scores from all nominated two star in South East QLD, and State Champs.
6. The 2012 QLD State Dressage Championship results will accrue double points.
7. DQ to collate results and publish on the DQ Website.
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