What Is Gdcta?

The

georgia dressage

& Combined Training Association (GDCTA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit educational organization dedicated to promoting the equestrian sports of dressage and combined training (eventing).

What is combined training in equestrian?

Competitions & Rules. Trailblazers Combined Training competitions consist of riders competing in two disciplines, dressage and show jumping, on ponies (148cms and under) or horses (over 148cms) Any age of rider is permitted to ride any height of horse or pony as long as the partnership is compatible.

How much is a USDF membership?

The membership year is December 1 through November 30. PMs are available for 1-year ($75), 5-years ($300), or life ($1,500) A USDF Youth Participating Membership (YPM) is available for individuals who have not reached their 21st birthday by December 1 of the current membership year ($60).

What does CT mean in horse riding?

This event has two phases – dressage and showjumping. Basically it is eventing without the cross country. The dressage phase is always before the jumping phase.

What does CT mean in horse shows?

CNC: National Horse Trials (USEF Rules) C.T.:

combined test

.

How do you qualify for Trailblazers?

  • Enter a Trailblazers Direct Qualifier at your local venue
  • Qualify in the competition in the following way: .
  • Purchase a Direct Qualification Card costing £12 from the venue at which you have qualified.
  • Send the Direct Qualification Card to the Trailblazers Show Secretary to register the qualification.

What is a dressage and Combined Test?

A combined test is a competition in which you and your horse complete a

dressage test

and then jump a show jumping course It’s similar to a three-phase horse trials event, but you don’t jump a cross-country course. If you love doing dressage and show jumping, look for combined tests taking place in your area.

What is dressage and Combined Training?

Combined Training is the combination where members ride a dressage test in a 40m arena followed by a showjumping course As with all other Pony Club activities combined training is divided into different age categories such as U10, U12, Junior, Intermediate and Open.

How are combined tests scored?

Combined tests can be offered at any level and the height, speed, and requirements should match those of the USEA recognized horse trials levels. The phases are scored the same as USEA recognized horse trials and each pair’s scores from both phases are added together to determine the result.

What is a

good dressage score

?

What is considered a good dressage score? A score of 65% or over is usually classed as a decent score. If you scored 65% then this would mean that your average score per movement was 6.5, which, when looking at the scale of marking above, is between “satisfactory” and “fairly good”.

Does my horse need a USEF membership?

4. Am I required to have a USEF membership in order to compete? To compete in a USEF Licensed competition, the rider, owner, trainer, handler, driver, and coach are required to either have an Active membership or pay a show pass fee of $45 per competition.

How much is a USEF Horse registration?

The fee for each (Stable/Farm, Corporation, etc.) registration is $80 (Annual Recorded/12 months from the start date) and $2500 (Life Recorded/no expiration date).

What does RT mean in equestrian?

Round. The riders turn to jump a course. Course The prescribed order of the jumps in a specific class Courses are posted in advance so the riders can learn them prior to riding their round.

What does DQ mean in eventing?

Disqualification from competition can occur for a number of reasons, so make sure you’re familiar with the different ways in which a rider can be disqualified to avoid making a costly mistake! Text has been taken directly from the USEF Rules For Eventing, with emphasis added by the USEA. EV117 Disqualification. 1.

What is CR eventing?

The Compulsory Retirement rule is a fairly new addition to the USEF Rules for Eventing having gone into effect on June 1, 2021. Compulsory Retirement, denoted as CR on scoring, is enacted when a competitor has 20 or more show jumping penalties at the Training, Modified, Preliminary, Intermediate, or Advanced levels.

What does El mean in show jumping?

following codes: EL ( Eliminated ): • Dressage. • XC (for cross country test).

What height is 1star eventing?

One-star. What it involves: This level is new for 2019. The jumping phases will be 1.05m and the dressage test is likely to be something similar to that of BE100/novice tests.

What does FR mean in British showjumping?

FRE. Fall of Rider Elimination Elimination. Judges are also asked to fully complete the Judging Sheets, ensuring the following information is.

What do Trailblazers mean?

Definition of trailblazer 1 : pioneer sense 2 a trailblazer in astrophysics. 2 : one that blazes a trail to guide others : pathfinder.

What is

quest dressage

?

What is Quest dressage? Quest competitions, which are sponsored by Saracen Horse Feeds from 2021, are designed to act as an introduction to BD, with taking part and having fun as the main targets for participants You can compete as part of a team in Team Quest, or as an individual in My Quest, or both.

Where is Trailblazers held?

We are delighted to announce that the 2022 SEIB Trailblazers Championships will once again be held at the impressive Stoneleigh Park Show Ground in Warwickshire.

References


https://gdcta.wildapricot.org/


https://bluehorseentries.com/media/uploads/TnW8oaJVGn4q.pdf


http://www.trailblazerschampionships.com/competitions/combined-training.php


https://gdcta.cbo.io/