All Tests except Pairs Judged within the following sections: Open, Restricted, Lead Rein, Rider Under 16, Para Rider, First Ever Dressage Test (Horse & Rider Combo), Veteran

Pairs Judged Within the following sections:
Open & Rider Under 16 (Both Competitors Must Fall into the Same Category)

No Stress Dressage Sections Explained

Within each dressage test that you enter to compete with No Stress Dressage, you are able to enter a section to be placed within. These sections do not make any difference to how the judges score you - their scoring is based on the overall British Dressage scoring system, however the sections ensure that you are placed within others of a similar ability.

First Ever Dressage Test
This is for the combination of horse and rider’s first ever dressage test together in any dressage competition. Please note this section follows BD Tack and Dress Rules with the allowance of treeless saddles and the exception of bridle numbers.

Open
This is our most popular sections and is for anyone to enter with no criteria. Please note this section follows BD Tack and Dress Rules with the allowance of treeless saddles and the exception of bridle numbers.

Restricted
To qualify for this section you must not have won 1st, 2nd or 3rd more than 3 times at that level in any dressage competition. Please note this section follows BD Tack and Dress Rules with the allowance of treeless saddles and the exception of bridle numbers.

Under 16
This section does what it says on the tin - you must be under 16 to ride in this section. Please note this section follows BD Tack and Dress Rules with the allowance of treeless saddles and the exception of bridle numbers.

Lead Rein
Lead Rein is for anyone who is currently riding on the lead rein - there is no age limit for this section but make sure you get a good leader that can remember the test! Please note we also allow para riders into this section if they are unable to ride off the lead rein.

Para Rider
In order to ride in this section you must have been medically diagnosed with a permanent physical impairment. In this section we do allow tack adaptations in relation to the condition if needed. Please note this section is off the lead rein only - any para riders on the lead rein should compete in the lead rein section.

Veteran
This section is for anyone riding a horse who is over the age of 18 years old. Please note this section follows BD Tack and Dress Rules with the allowance of treeless saddles and the exception of bridle numbers.

NSD Winter Series Dressage Championships 2023
Our 2023 Winter Series Dressage Championship Show will be running towards the end of March 2023 with venue and date to be confirmed shortly We will be awarding the following titles: Intro Champion and Reserve Champion, Prelim Champion and Reserve Champion, Novice Champion and Reserve Champion and Elementary Champion and Reserve Champion within the sections of Lead Rein, Open, Under 16, Para Rider & Veteran. Champion and Reserve Champion titles will be awarded to the competitors with the highest and second highest scores on the day and placings from 3rd to 10th will be awarded thereafter.

How to Qualify
Our championship qualifications are awarded using a points system based on the percentage that you get in your dressage test. You need to earn 10 or more NSD Points over the duration of the series at that level to qualify to compete at that level in the championship. Here is how you earn your points:
Over 60% and Up to 62.50% - 1 Point
Over 62.50% and Up to 65% - 2 Points
Over 65% and Up to 67.50% - 3 Points
Over 67.50% and Up to 70% - 4 Points
Over 70% and Up to 72.50% - 5 Points
Over 72.50% - 6 Points
You will automatically qualify through NSD for these championships when you earn 10 NSD points so all you have to do is get practising!! Please note that the combination of horse and rider are only allowed to compete in up to two levels of championship classes (preferably the two higher levels they have qualified in)

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Entries in advance. You can enter using a Secure Online Entry System.
Payment is secure and it goes directly to No Stress Dressage UK
You will receive an email confirmation of your class entry and payment.
ENTRY FEE: £15 Per Dressage Individual £20 Per Pairs Dressage Test
Late Entries May be Accepted at the Discretion of No Stress Dressage at £2.50 extra per test

Every Competitor Gets One of Our Super Sparkly Rosettes for Taking Part and Having a Go!

Refunds and transfers will be offered providing the withdrawal is made before the close of entries. Unfortunately after this we cannot offer any transfers or refunds for withdrawals.

RESULTS We will do our best to get sheets and rosettes out on the day. Results Summary will be available within two days of the competition.
VACCINATIONS We require all horses to be up to date with their 12 month Equine Influenza vaccinations. Random checks will take place throughout the day so please ensure you have you passport with you with proof of this.

General Rules
HATS must be worn whenever mounted and conform to PAS15 (1998 or 2011). VG01.040 2014-12. ASTM F1163.2004a and have a BSI Kite mark or Inspec IC mark SNELL E2001 or 2016 (No additional mark required)
CORRECT dress & footwear must be worn of a short riding coat of a conservative colour, white or light-coloured breaches, boots or jodhpur boots, white gloves and a stock or tie.
The horse must also wear a numnah of a conservative colour.
ALL horses and ponies must be four years old and over.
ENTRIES accepted at rider’s risk. No Stress Dressage UK reserve the right to refuse an entry at their discretion, cancel, amend or amalgamate any class for any reason whatsoever.
The Judge’s decision is final.

INSURANCE Each competitor must carry their own liability insurance whether Riding Club, Pony Club, BHS, BS, BD, BE or independent cover.

HEALTH & SAFETY The organisers of this event have taken reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of everyone present. For these measures to be effective everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring and must obey the instructions of the organisers and all the officials and stewards. Those attending this event must report any accidents to the secretary or organizer of the event.

DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY save for the death or injury caused by the negligence of the organisers of the event, no liability is accepted for any accident, loss or damage, injury or illness to horses, ponies, owners, riders, spectators, vehicles their contents and accessories, or any other person or property whatsoever, whether caused by their negligence, breach of contract or in any way whatsoever.