ECRDA

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Please note: As of January 1st there will be a slight increase in Membership Dues.

New ECRDA Year End Awards for 2024:
All Breeds Awards. This will include, but not limited to:
Appaloosa
Draft/Draft Cross
Fresians
Fjords
Haflingers
Missouri Fox Trot
Morgan
Mustang
Paint
Quarter Horse
Standardbred

Criteria: The highest median score (one score above 55% at the highest test of the level); and the rider must be a member in good standing with ECRDA. Levels offered: Intro. Walk-Trot, Intro. Walk-Trot-Canter; Training through 4th level If any breeds are being shown that are being shown in ECRDA, but are not listed, please contact Melissa Tomasello at 609-457-7901

ECRDA now has a Prix St George Musical Freestyle for year end awards. CLICK HERE to view it.

EXCITING TIMES AHEAD!

ECRDA is now offering Musical Freestyles for Walk-Trot and Walk-Trot-Canter! CLICK HERE FOR TESTS

Rule Change: In accordance with USEF rules: Horses competing at 4th level and below may enter a maximum of 3 classes per day. Horses competing at the FEI level can enter a maximum of 2 classes per day.

Dressage Tests are found at the top of the Calendar Page

Click Here For Arena Addendum for Ability Awards

Western Dressage people check out the nice Year End Award being donated.
CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE SPECIAL AWARDS PAGE

Come and join ECRDA in the Fun and Celebration of the 2021 Show Season.

RULES FOR 2024:

1. The Show Season is Nov. 15, 2023 through Nov. 14, 2024.
   

2. To qualify for a Year End High Score Award, Horse-Rider combinations must have at least 3 scores, from 3 different judges, from 3 different show dates. The MEDIAN of these 3 scores will be used to rank the Horse-Rider combinations at each level. A Prerequisite of 1 score of 55% or higher from the highest test of the level must be obtained.

3. The exception will be for FEI riders, who will need 2 scores from 2 different judges at 2 different shows. The AVERAGE of the scores will be used to rank Horse-Rider combinations.

4. The Starter Rider Walk-Trot Junior and Starter Rider Walk-Trot-Canter Junior divisions will be divided into Juniors 12 and under in age; and those juniors 13 years of age and older.

5. For scores to count towards ECRDA Year End Awards, riders must be ECRDA members in good standing at the time of showing

6. By popular request, there will be a new division offered for year end awards: Musical Freestyle Walk Trot and Musical Freestyle Walk Trot Canter.

We are looking forward to another successful competition year. We welcome questions and suggestions.
Please contact Dr. Iris Biely 732-928-3069.

A MUCH ANTICIPATED RULE CHANGE !
New for the 2020 Show Season:
Dressage Association (r) , (R), and (S) judges will be able to judge all levels at any East Coast Regional sanctioned show.
Moreover, starting with this 2020 show season, in East Coast Regional Dressage Association, (L) graduates with 5 years of judging experience at schooling shows will also be permitted to judge all levels, to include FEI, at ECRDA sanctioned shows.

Just a reminder, you only need one score of 55% or higher from the highest test at that level as a part of the prerequisites for a Year End Award. Please read the rule book for the other requirements.
ECRDA now has a year end award for Dressage Seat Equitation. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO.

Celebrating YOU!

Join us in honoring you and your equine partner!

ECRDA is offering more medals and awards to honor your hard achievements:

For the Bronze Medal you need 6 scores of 60% or above at any Training Level test. They must be from 3 different judges at 3 different shows.

 For the Silver Medal you need 6 scores of 60% or above at First and Second Levels. These must be 3 scores from any First Level Test and 3 scores from any Second Level Test. These must be from a minimum of 3 different judges at 3 different shows.

 For the Gold Medal you need 6 scores of 60% or above at Third and Fourth Levels. These must be 3 scores from any Third Level Test and 3 scores from any Fourth Level Test. These must be from a minimum of 3 different judges at 3 different shows.

Two scores of 58% or better at Prix St. George under two different judges will earn the new Platinum Award!

Two scores of 58% or better at  at any Intermediate Test under two different judges will earn the new Platinum Plus Award!

 Two scores of 58% or better at Grand Prix under two different judges will earn the new Diamond Award! 

Thank you for being a part of the

East Coast Regional Dressage Association family.

Looking forward to seeing you at the shows!

CLICK HERE FOR A MEMBERSHIP FORM
CLICK HERE FOR AN ENTRY FORM
Check our 2024 Calendar for upcoming shows!
*** USEF/USDF Shows Run By ECRDA Now Count Toward Year End Awards!! ***

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