• “The Windsor Esse Cadora competitions are sanctioned as a Bronze competition member of Equestrian Canada (EC) 308 Legget Drive, Suite 100, Ottawa, Ontario, K2K 1Y6 and is governed by the rules of Equestrian Canada.” (A602.1)
• “Any horse entered in any class at a competition may be selected for equine medication control testing while at the event location.” (A602.5)
• “Per Article A801, every entry at an EC-sanctioned competition shall constitute an agreement by the person responsible that the owner, lessee, trainer, manager, agent, coach, driver or rider and horse shall be subject to the EC constitution and all rules of EC and any additional rules set by the competition. It is the responsibility of all individuals participating in any capacity in EC-sanctioned competitions to be knowledgeable regarding the EC constitution and the applicable rules of EC and the additional rules, if any, imposed by the competition. Do not participate in this EC- sanctioned competition in any capacity if you do not consent to be bound by the constitution and rules of EC and any additional rules imposed by the competition.” (A602.7)
• Statement of Principles:
• Equestrian Canada (EC), the national equestrian federation of Canada, supports adherence to the humane treatment of horses in all activities under its jurisdiction.
• All Persons shall be committed to:
• upholding the welfare of all horses, regardless of value, as a primary consideration in all activities;
• requiring that horses be treated with kindness, respect and compassion, and that they
• never be subjected to mistreatment;
• ensuring that all Equestrians including owners, trainers and competitors, or their respective agents, use responsible care in the handling, treatment and transportation of their own horses as well as horses placed in their care for any purpose; 
• providing for the continuous well-being of horses by encouraging routine inspection and consultation with health care professionals and competition officials to achieve the highest possible standards of nutrition, health, comfort and safety as a matter of standard operating procedure; 
• providing current information on Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Equines and other equine health and welfare initiatives; 
• continuing to support scientific studies on equine health and welfare; 
• requiring owners, trainers and competitors to know and follow their sanctioning organization’s rules, and to work within industry regulations in all equestrian competitions; and 
• actively promoting the development and adherence of competition rules and regulations that protect the welfare of the horse. 
• The standard by which conduct or treatment will be measured is that which a person who is informed and experienced in generally accepted equine training and competition procedures would determine to be neither cruel, abusive, nor inhumane.
• (A602.3(f))
• Standard class specifications that appear in the EC Rule Book should be used by all EC-sanctioned competitions. However, the competition organizing committee may omit such specifications, providing the prize list states clearly:
• “Every class offered herein is covered by the rules and specifications of the current rules of
• EC and will be held and judged in accordance with the EC Rule Book.” (A602.2)
• In competitions that require passports, the prize list must state that all Canadian entries are required to hold both an EC passport and a valid EC horse license to compete, or if owned by a temporary sport license holder, a Temporary Horse Registration form must be purchased at each competition entered. Foreign entries must sign an affidavit. (A602.4)

     Windsor–Essex CADORA Dressage Bronze Prize List      

Ribbons to 6^thPlace

Champion &Reserve Champion for each Division***

Highpoint Jr. and Highpoint Sr.

Competition Coordinator:  Mary McCarthy – mayrmc@hotmail.com

Classes:

Bronze Show – These tests can be found on the Dressage Canada Website

Class Number and Description

1000  Introductory W/T Test A Jr              1010  Introductory W/T  Test A Open          1110   Introductory W/T  Test A   AA

1001  Introductory W/T Test  B Jr              1011  Introductory W/T  Test B Open         1111   Introductory W/T  Test B  AA

1002  Introductory W/T/C Test C  Jr          1012  Intro W/T/ C  Test C Open                  1112  Introductory W/T/C   Test C  AA

2000  Training Level 1 Junior                      2020  Training Level 1 Open                         2220  Training Level 1 Adult Amateur

2001  Training Level 2 Junior                      2021 Training Level 2 Open                          2221  Training Level 2 Adult Amateur

2002  Training Level 3 Junior                      2022  Training Level 3 Open                         2222  Training Level 3 Adult Amateur

3000  First Level 1 Junior                             3030  First Level 1 Open                               3330  First Level 1 Adult Amateur

3001  First Level 2 Junior                             3031  First Level 2 Open                               3331  First Level 2 Adult Amateur

3002  First Level 3 Junior                             3032  First Level 3 Open                               3332  First Level 3 Adult Amateur

4000  Second Level 1 Junior                        4040  Second Level 1 Open                         4440 Second Level 1 Adult Amateur            

4001  Second Level 2 Junior                        4041  Second Level 2 Open                          4441 Second Level 2 Adult Amateur

4002  Second Level 3 Junior                       4042  Second Level 3 Open                           4442 Second Level 3 Adult Amateur

5000  Third Level 1 Junior                           5050  Third Level 1 Open                              5550  Third Level 1 Adult Amateur

5001  Third Level 2 Junior                           5051  Third Level 2 Open                              5551  Third Level 2 Adult Amateur

5002  Third Level 3 Junior                           5052  Third Level 3 Open                               5552  Third Level 3 Adult Amateur

7000  Freestyle all levels

Entries:

• Freesyles will be judged as one class.  There will not be a champion or reserve and no end of year award.
• Please make cheques payable to Windsor-Essex CADORA and be dated for no later than the show closing date. Post-dated cheques are not acceptable. *A charge will be applied for returned cheques for any reason.
• Entries must be mailed or hand delivered to Mary McCarthy at 2070 Batten Side Road, Essex, Ontario, N8M 2X6 on or before closing date. Electronic entries and electronic signature are not accepted.  Only pen ink signatures will be accepted.
• Entry fees are $25.00 per class.
• All non-Windsor-Essex CADORA members are required to pay a non- member fee of $15 per entry.
• A valid 2019 OEF membership and EC Bronze Sport License are mandatory for all competitors and any person or group listed as horse owner.
• An incomplete fee of $10 will be applied to any entry received that is not complete for any reason.
• A change fee of $10 will be applied to any entry asking for a class change.
• If space is available and a late entry is accepted a late fee of $10 will be applied.
• Equestrian Canada Medication Control Testing Fee of $3.96 including HST and EC levy of $10 applies to each horse. Any horse entered in a class at a competition may be selected for equine medication control testing while at the event location. Every Bronze Rider/ Horse pairing will be subject to a tack check with the steward directly after their dressage test has been completed. 
• Times will be available no later than the Wednesday prior to show date after 6:00 PM.
• Cancellations may be made up until the closing date of the competition with no penalty.  After the closing date, a veterinary or medical certificate (on official letterhead) is required for entry fees to be refunded. The veterinary or medical certificate must be presented within 15 days of the cancelled competition in order to receive a refund.  If you are unable to compete for other reasons, entry fees cannot be refunded.
• Windsor-Essex CADORA regrets that refunds cannot be issued for classes cancelled due to inclement weather conditions. 
• Limiting Entries:
• We will try to accommodate all competitors, but if necessary Windsor-Essex CADORA Reserves the right to limit entries. The following process will be followed:
• Only those entries with completed entry forms, waivers, and full payment will be considered.
• A random draw of Windsor-Essex CADORA member entries will be held until available time slots are filled or all Windsor-Essex CADORA members have been accommodated.
• Should any time slots remain a random draw of non-Windsor-Essex CADORA member entries will be held until all available time slots are filled.
• The Windsor-Essex CADORA Dressage competition is a sanctioned Bronze competition member of Equine Canada 308 Legget Drive, Suite 100, Ottawa, Ontario, K2K 1Y6 and is governed by the rules of Equine Canada.
• 2019 Equestrian Canada Rules will apply. All exhibitors are responsible for knowing these rules. www.equestrian.ca/dressage/index.  "Every class offered herein is covered by the rules and specifications of the current rules of EC and will be held and judged in accordance with the EC Rule book." (Article 602.2)
• Per Article A801, every entry at an EC sanctioned competition shall constitute an agreement by the person responsible that the owner, lessee, trainer, manager, agent, coach, driver or rider and horse shall be subject to the EC constitution and all rules of EC and any additional rules set by the competition. It is the responsibility of all individuals participating in any capacity in EC sanctioned competitions to be knowledgeable regarding the EC constitution and the applicable rules of EC and the additional rules, if any, imposed by the competition. Do not participate in this EC sanctioned competition in any capacity if you do not consent to be bound by the constitution and rules of EC and any additional rules imposed by the competition.  
•           Judges decisions are final
• Scores and Placing – Per Article 9.10.10 – When there is only one horse in a class, ribbons and prizes shall be awarded in accordance with the following chart of percentages:  1^st60% or higher, 2^nd 57% to 59.9%, 3^rd 54% to 56.9%, 4^th 51% to53.9%, No ribbons or prizes shall be awarded below 4^th position
• Champions at Non-Championship Competitions – Per Article E9.11.4/5/6 – Champion and Reserve Champion must be established by totalling the horse/rider combination percentages achieved in the designated classes.  Top Two Scores to count at each level/division.  The competitor with the highest total will be named champion.  The competitor with the second highest total will be named reserve champion.  In the event of a tie, the rider with the highest single percentage score is declared the winner.  In the event that category (Jr/Am/Open) classes are not offered, a category championship may be offered, based on results obtained in the open classes.  Eligible riders will qualify for the category championship through their results in the open classes.
• Windsor-Essex CADORA, the show grounds and all their volunteers and employees will not be held responsible for any loss, damage or injury incurred to person or animal on the show grounds.
• Windsor-Essex CADORA reserves the right to refuse entry to any person or horse and to govern all conditions of the show.
• Competition numbers must be worn at all times by horse or rider. A $5.00 deposit will be applied to the entry and will be returned, when number has been returned.
• Protective headgear must be worn when mounted on show grounds.
• Windsor-Essex CADORA, the show grounds and all their volunteers and employees will not be held responsible for any loss, damage or injury incurred to person or animal on the show grounds.
• Windsor-Essex CADORA reserves the right to refuse entry to any person or horse and to govern all conditions of the show.
• Competition numbers must be worn at all times by horse or rider. A $5.00 deposit will be applied to the entry and will be returned, when number has been returned.
• Tests for the Bronze Show are available from Dressage Canada.
• Riding Hors Concours is allowed.
• Park in designated areas only.  No mounted riding is permitted in this area.           
• Please use marked warm up areas only.  Lunging in designated areas only.
•   Windsor-Essex CADORA reserves the right to amend these rules at their discretion.
•   Please remember to leave your dogs at home. 

Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.)

To encourage the retraining of Thoroughbreds into other disciplines upon completion of careers in racing or breeding, The Jockey Club is proud to announce the Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.).  T.I.P. offers sponsorship for Thoroughbred-only classes and divisions, high point Thoroughbred awards at open horse shows and competitions, a Thoroughbred of the Year Award and a Young Rider of the Year Award.

1. Eligibility – Only Thoroughbreds that have been registered with The Jockey Club or a foreign Thoroughbred stud book recognized by The Jockey Club are eligible to participate in T.I.P. classes and awards.  Riders and owners should obtain a T.I.P. number for all horse/rider combinations. T.I.P. number applications are done online at www.tjctip.com. T.I.P. numbers must be provided to the horse show coordinator.
2. The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.) is offering ribbons and prizes to the [top placing or high score or high percentage] Thoroughbred at each level. Eligible horses must provide T.I.P. Numbers to event organizer with entry. For more information, visit www.tjctip.com.