Dressage Judging Pathway

Learner judges at all levels should create a Learners Activity Sheet for tests shadow judged as well as keep an up to date and signed log book.**

It is recommended that Learners keep all shadow judged test sheets should ZANEF request these for submission upon a request for progression.

All sit-ins and shadow judging must be done in person, at graded Events.

Learners must engage with the Judge and discuss and compare test marks and comments given at the Event, prior to test sheets being handed out to competitors.

Preliminary Level Judge

• 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 the next steps.

Novice Judge

• Shadow Judge 25 tests under a minimum of 2 separate qualified Judges.
• 25 Tests have to be within 5% of qualified Judges.
• Written exam / multiple-choice / 30 mins max on Dressage Rules.***
• Recommended that a minimum of 3 months judging at graded Events.

OR

• Judge no less than 60 Novice tests in GRADED competitions (in a minimum of 3 months) prior to a request for progression.

Elementary & Elementary Medium & Medium

• Shadow Judge 30 tests under a minimum of 2 separate qualified Judges.
• 30 Tests have to be within 5% of qualified.
• Written exam / multiple-choice / 30 mins max on Dressage Rules. ***
• Recommended a minimum of 9 months judging graded Events.

OR

• Judge no less than 60 Elem./ EM / Medium tests in graded competition in a minimum of 6 months before requesting.
• Must have ridden to Elementary / Elem Med / Medium grade with a minimum score of 60% under two separate judges.

Advanced & Prix St George

• Shadow Judge 35 tests under a minimum of 2 separate qualified Judges.
• 35 Tests have to be within 5% of qualified Judges.
• Recommended a minimum of 12 months of judging graded prior to the request for progression.
• Have ridden to PSG / Advanced Grade with a minimum score of 60% under 2 Judges.

Lapsed Judges

Should a Judge not be able to judge in their official grade for 2 years or more, they will
be allowed to take up their position at one level below their last graded event. Then follow the pathway as above.