The Australian Dressage Committee in conjunction with the State Dressage Authorities has planned to introduce a new grading system effective from 1 July 2010:

-         the new system is based purely on performances (60% or above in Official competitions from Preliminary level and above);

-          placings will not count for grading;

-          preliminary and novice are once again separate levels;

-          horses/ponies are only upgraded once they have gained 30 upgrading points in a higher level than their grading.

Full details of the new system is available from the EA website at: http://www.efanational.com/default.asp?Page=22250.

Riders are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the new system as soon as possible to help plan their competition schedules.

Source: EA