To take part in an Area Festival each horse and rider combination must qualify by achieving a minimum of two scores of 62% or above for Preliminary to Elementary, or 60% or above for Medium to PSG. You must submit two score sheets from the same calendar year as the Area Festival you want to compete in with your entry.

Scores can be obtained at any affiliated competition and non-members of British Dressage may qualify on "Class Tickets". Once the scores have been obtained the combination must become full members of British Dressage in order to take part in the Area Festivals.

"Class Tickets" are available from British Dressage at a cost of £6 and enable riders to take part in an affiliated class without becoming full members. A maximum of 5 class tickets can be purchased per year.

To enter an Area Festival or to purchase "Class Tickets" contact:

British Dressage on: 024 766 98830

Or visit www.britishdressage.co.uk