WARRINGAH DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION

Official Competitive and Closed Un-restricted (Unofficial) Competition

SATURDAY, May 10th 2025

Jim Watson Arena - St Ives Showground

450 Mona Vale Road, St Ives NSW 2075

Enquiries: Andrea Hails 0434 692372 (SMS Preferred) or [email protected]

Closing Date: Midnight SUNDAY February 9th 2025

Non WDA Members: $60 per test plus nominate admin fee

Current Annual WDA Members: $50 per test plus nominate admin fee. Annual membership is $40. 

• This event will be run under EA rules except where WDA rules take precedence.
• Test are per 2023 updates. Dressage Rules & Tests | Equestrian Australia
• Riders entering Un-restricted classes (unofficial) must be a current financial member of Warringah Dressage Association or Equestrian Australia to compete.
• Riders entering Competitive classes (official) must be current competitive members of EA and horses must be registered. 
• Callers are permitted for EA tests.
• Bridle numbers are compulsory for entry and worn at all times whilst on the grounds. One number on EACH SIDE of the horse. To obtain a bridle number for your horse use this link, Bridle Numbers | Equestrian New South Wales
• The draw will be posted on the WDA website Home | Warringah Dressage and Facebook page Warringah Dressage Association | Facebook approximately one week before the event and will be emailed to competitors.
• Scratchings will be refunded (less Nominate fee) with veterinary or medical evidence, in the event of a cancellation, riders will be refunded (less Nominate fee).
• Maximum of four tests per rider and two tests per horse, with no more than one consecutive level per horse allowed e.g. Elementary-Medium. Please note if you enter more than one horse in the same test, depending on the numbers entered in that test, your ride times may be closer together than normal.  
• Graded horses/ponies may only compete at their graded level or above, or HC in a lower level. 
• The administration office for the event will be at the Arena Pavilion (located behind the viewing tower). 
• Gear Check location will be confirmed with Draw. 
• Current tagged EA approved helmets are compulsory & gloves must be worn at all levels. 
• Plaiting is required for all classes. (Tail plaiting optional).
• Rider clothing - Jackets, boots, breeches, gloves required per EA rules. Dressage Rules & Tests | Equestrian Australia
• SCRATCHINGS to Andrea Hails SMS 0434 692372 or [email protected]