Never Mind the Dressage
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Never Mind the Dressage
All of the jumping. None of the sitting trot.
Welcome to the ultimate event for riders who prefer their adrenaline without a side of lateral work. Never Mind the Dressage is a fast-paced, two-phase jumping competition combining a clean round of showjumping with a thrilling run over a cross-country course.
No white breeches required, no judges marking your halts, and absolutely no 20-meter circles!
How the Event Runs
This is a two-phase competition run under a split format. You will ride your showjumping round have a small break then head on down to the cross-country.
Phase 1: The Showjumping
Enter the arena and tackle a standard, timed course of knock-down showjumps. Run under BS rules.
3 stops = elimination.
Whip rule will apply.
Phase 2: The Cross-Country
Set onto the cross-country course to jump a selection of solid, inviting natural obstacles. This phase is timed against an optimum time. Rules will align with those of BE.
Scoring & Penalties
The rider with the lowest combined penalties across both phases wins.
Showjumping Penalties
Knockdown: 4 penalties
1st Refusal: 4 penalties
2nd Refusal: 8 penalties
3rd Refusal: Elimination
Fall of Rider/Horse: Elimination
Cross-Country Penalties
1st Refusal: 20 penalties
2nd Refusal (at same fence): 40 penalties
3rd Refusal (at same fence): Elimination
Cumulative Refusals (across course): 3 refusals results in elimination
Time Penalties: 0.4 penalties for every commenced second over or under the optimum time window.
🏆 How Ties are Broken:
In the event of equal penalties at the end of both phases, the rider who is closest to the optimum time on the cross-country phase (without going over) will be declared the winner.
Dress & Safety Rules
Because this event features a solid cross-country phase, safety rules are strictly enforced.
Body Protectors: A current up to date standard body protector (BETA Level 3) is compulsory for all competitors on the cross country course.
Helmets: Must meet current safety standards.
No fixed peaks (standard showjumping hats with rigid peaks are not allowed on the XC phase)
All of the jumping. None of the sitting trot.
Welcome to the ultimate event for riders who prefer their adrenaline without a side of lateral work. Never Mind the Dressage is a fast-paced, two-phase jumping competition combining a clean round of showjumping with a thrilling run over a cross-country course.
No white breeches required, no judges marking your halts, and absolutely no 20-meter circles!
How the Event Runs
This is a two-phase competition run under a split format. You will ride your showjumping round have a small break then head on down to the cross-country.
Phase 1: The Showjumping
Enter the arena and tackle a standard, timed course of knock-down showjumps. Run under BS rules.
3 stops = elimination.
Whip rule will apply.
Phase 2: The Cross-Country
Set onto the cross-country course to jump a selection of solid, inviting natural obstacles. This phase is timed against an optimum time. Rules will align with those of BE.
Scoring & Penalties
The rider with the lowest combined penalties across both phases wins.
Showjumping Penalties
Knockdown: 4 penalties
1st Refusal: 4 penalties
2nd Refusal: 8 penalties
3rd Refusal: Elimination
Fall of Rider/Horse: Elimination
Cross-Country Penalties
1st Refusal: 20 penalties
2nd Refusal (at same fence): 40 penalties
3rd Refusal (at same fence): Elimination
Cumulative Refusals (across course): 3 refusals results in elimination
Time Penalties: 0.4 penalties for every commenced second over or under the optimum time window.
🏆 How Ties are Broken:
In the event of equal penalties at the end of both phases, the rider who is closest to the optimum time on the cross-country phase (without going over) will be declared the winner.
Dress & Safety Rules
Because this event features a solid cross-country phase, safety rules are strictly enforced.
Body Protectors: A current up to date standard body protector (BETA Level 3) is compulsory for all competitors on the cross country course.
Helmets: Must meet current safety standards.
No fixed peaks (standard showjumping hats with rigid peaks are not allowed on the XC phase)
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Where is it happening?
Bridgend College Pencoed Campus, CF35 5LG Pencoed, United Kingdom, Pencoed, Hendre Road, Bridgend, CF35 5, United Kingdom
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