The Masters

The Masters Test of Choice is an Equestrian Canada (EC) dressage class that provides senior riders, 60 years and older, the opportunity to participate in a dressage class that is exclusively their own in an environment that provides a fair playing field for senior riders wherein each will compete against their peers at all levels of skill, from beginners to advanced.

Details:

• Masters classes are open to riders 60 years of age and above.

• Any EC sanctioned dressage competition may offer the Masters Test of Choice.

• The class will be offered as a Miscellaneous Test of Choice class as per the EC Rules,

• Section A: General Regulations, A503 and will include all levels, national to FEI.

• In the event of a large number of entries, the class may be divided into two - lower and upper dressage levels - with separate sets of ribbons.

• The class will be included in the competition prize list with the appropriate entry fee.

• The class will feature one test per day and may have a class championship.

• Scores from Masters classes will not count towards EC championships or awards programs.

• Masters riders may also compete in non-Masters dressage classes.

• To facilitate ease of riding, the following accommodations are available in the Masters Test of Choice:

• Rising trot is optional in all trot work.

• Callers/riders may use headsets (someone, e.g., a steward, can stand beside the caller to ensure no coaching takes place).

• Entry bell/whistle can have a secondary indicator (e.g., someone can raise an arm once the bell rings).

• Equipment accommodations may include any or all of the following:

  • Looped reins;

  • Converters on double bridle to create single rein;

  • Gel or fluffy seat covers;

  • And/or, Two whips.

• Judges for the Masters Test of Choice must be EC certified Dressage Judges at the Basic, Medium or Senior level