Dressage Judging Pathway
Prelim
- Learner Judge has created log book for tests completed **
- Shadow Judge 20 tests under minimum of 2 separate qualified Judges
- 20 Tests have to be within 5% of qualified Judges
- Written exam / multiple-choice / 30 mins max on dressage rules ***
- Peer review meeting to discuss and agree qualification
- Sub Committee send qualifying letter to ZANEF to approve or recommend next steps
Novice
- As above but 25 tests required to be completed
- Recommended that a minimum of 3 months spent judging grade prior to moving up
OR Judge no less than 60 Novice tests in GRADED competitions in a minimum of 3 months
Elementary & Elementary Medium & Medium
- As above but 30 tests required to be completed
- Recommended a minimum of 9 months spent judging grade prior to moving up
OR Judge no less than 60 Elem / EM / Medium tests in graded competition in a minimum of 6 months - Must have ridden to Elementary / Elem Med / Medium grade with minimum score of 60% under two separate judges
Advanced & Prix St George
- As above but 35 tests required to be completed
- Recommended a minimum of 12 months spent judging grade prior to moving up
- Must have ridden to PSG / Advanced Grade with a minimum score of 60% under 2 separate Judges
Lapsed Judges
If a Judge is unable to actually judge at a registered show for 12 months or more then they will be required to shadow judge for a minimum of three shows to regain qualification at their grade.
** Judges Log Book to detail dates of shows, own test results compared to qualified judges’ results and signature of relevant Judge as sign off.
*** Dressage rules are inclusive of ZANEF, DSA and FEI Rules relating to your grade