Trailblazer Members
· Under 18yrs of age
· Have never competed above Novice level
· Riders may compete in Mini Trailblazers (under 10 yr old), Children’s Trailblazers (under 12 yrs old), Junior Trailblazers (12-16yr old) and Senior Trailblazers (16-18yr old)
· May only compete and qualify for National competitions in Trailblazer classes
· May ride H/C in Registered Junior Cat 1 classes at Regional shows
*No horse/pony points awarded
Once members become registered Junior cat 1 they can no longer compete in Trailblazer classes
Classes at Regional Shows (20x40m / 20x60m)
Mini Trailblazers
Under 10yrs before 1st January (walk/trot test only).
If entered in the mini trailblazer class combinations can only compete in this class
Children’s Trailblazers
Under 12yrs before 1st January
Junior Trailblazers 12-16yrs before 1st January
Senior Trailblazers 16-18yrs before 1st January
Championship Shows
May compete at Dressage Ireland Winter Finals and National Championships in Trailblazers classes on obtaining relevant qualifying scores.
Winners at Nationals will then have to move on to category 1 except for Mini and Children’s Trailblazers
