the board just confirmed they are bringing back the open and restricted structure exactly like we asked. i am honestly blown away that we pulled this off and so grateful for the 612 of you who jumped on board. lets keep an eye on the implementation to make sure they …
March 19, 2018
Final supporters
Petition to the board of British Dressage Association. After running some trial polls members showed an overwhelming preference for the old structure of Open/Restricted where both qualified for regionals and ultimately the National finals and Area Festivals. While we understand the system may have needed some updating we feel that the present system is too complicated as are the rules that go with it, and since it has been running for sometime now and has not been seen to get any better, and the voices of members are not being heard, we the members have signed a petition to show strength and conviction on these matters.If nothing else, we expect more clear and simple rules and for Silver to not include riders of group 2 or who have ridden CDIs.
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Reached 500 supporters
January 26, 2018
January 25, 2018
im still getting messages from so many of you about how confusing the current points system is and i totally get it. ive been working on putting together a proper proposal to send over to the board so they cant just keep ignoring us.
January 25, 2018
this is getting serious and the momentum proves how much everyone wants these rules fixed. seeing so many people speak up about the frustration with the current structure is honestly validating for all of us.
Reached 100 supporters
January 25, 2018
224 Comments
Definitely need a return to the old system with a few tweaks, new system ridiculously complicated and actively penalises certain categories. I've owned many horses competing at BD and myself and my riders spend wasted hours working out what combination can compete in what sections.
I commend BD's efforts but unfortunately you can't please everyone - every system has winners and losers - and the Gold/Silver/Bronze system is ridiculously complex. It was designed to be more inclusive but sadly is alienating riders and is impossible to explain to non-dressage folk!
Please take notice BD. return it to how it was. The nationals could be renamed more appropriately the Charlotte Dujardin and Mount St John show with the way things are at the moment.
I haven't renewed my BD membership for the last two years due to the new system, we don't have a chance in succeeding the way it is. Bring back the old system so us mere mortals that do this for a hobby have a chance!
Much fairer system than the present one. The silver section is a joke when you see who can compete in it. It makes you not want to bother as you know you don't stand a chance of being placed. So it becomes a waste of money entering classes
Bring back open and restricted sections. Current BD structure is terrible and unencouraging for the majority (.....the non professional competitors)
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the board just confirmed they are bringing back the open and restricted structure exactly like we asked. i am honestly blown away that we pulled this off and so grateful for the 612 of you who jumped on board. lets keep an eye on the implementation to make sure they …
March 19, 2018
Final supporters
Petition to the board of British Dressage Association. After running some trial polls members showed an overwhelming preference for the old structure of Open/Restricted where both qualified for regionals and ultimately the National finals and Area Festivals. While we understand the system may have needed some updating we feel that the present system is too complicated as are the rules that go with it, and since it has been running for sometime now and has not been seen to get any better, and the voices of members are not being heard, we the members have signed a petition to show strength and conviction on these matters.If nothing else, we expect more clear and simple rules and for Silver to not include riders of group 2 or who have ridden CDIs.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
January 26, 2018
January 25, 2018
im still getting messages from so many of you about how confusing the current points system is and i totally get it. ive been working on putting together a proper proposal to send over to the board so they cant just keep ignoring us.
January 25, 2018
this is getting serious and the momentum proves how much everyone wants these rules fixed. seeing so many people speak up about the frustration with the current structure is honestly validating for all of us.
Reached 100 supporters
January 25, 2018
224 Comments
Find the new system impossible to follow. Forever having to read and reread the rules. It was easier to interpret and understand statute, rules and regs during law school than BD rules with new system..
Definitely need a return to the old system with a few tweaks, new system ridiculously complicated and actively penalises certain categories. I've owned many horses competing at BD and myself and my riders spend wasted hours working out what combination can compete in what sections.
I commend BD's efforts but unfortunately you can't please everyone - every system has winners and losers - and the Gold/Silver/Bronze system is ridiculously complex. It was designed to be more inclusive but sadly is alienating riders and is impossible to explain to non-dressage folk!
Please take notice BD. return it to how it was. The nationals could be renamed more appropriately the Charlotte Dujardin and Mount St John show with the way things are at the moment.
I haven't renewed my BD membership for the last two years due to the new system, we don't have a chance in succeeding the way it is. Bring back the old system so us mere mortals that do this for a hobby have a chance!
Much fairer system than the present one. The silver section is a joke when you see who can compete in it. It makes you not want to bother as you know you don't stand a chance of being placed. So it becomes a waste of money entering classes
Bring back open and restricted sections. Current BD structure is terrible and unencouraging for the majority (.....the non professional competitors)
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Find the new system impossible to follow. Forever having to read and reread the rules. It was easier to interpret and understand statute, rules and regs during law school than BD rules with new system..