Please find below information regarding test changes applicable from 1 December 2016 onwards. All changes have been published in the 2017 Members' Handbook:
New Tests– available to buy now from the BD shop
- P17A (2017) - This is an updated version of P17 with re-allocated marks in the canter work, the physical test has not changed. It will be in circulation from 1 December 2016. P17 will also remain in circulation and may continue to be used in 2017, however will be deleted as of 30 November 2017 – P17A will be the test for the Summer Regional and National Championships – NOT The Winter Regional and Winter Championships.
- N37A (2017) – This is an updated version of N37 with the rein back removed (it is now just a halt). The remainder of the test is the same as before. It will be in circulation from 1 December 2016. N37 will also remain in circulation and may continue to be used in 2017 however will be deleted as of 30 November 2017 – N37A will be the test for the Summer Regional and National Championships – NOT The Winter Regional and Winter Championships.
- There are new FEI Para tests which are due to be introduced on the 1 January, which will be used for qualifying for the Para Summer Regionals and Championships.
- YH 4year old (2017)
Changes in status
- Advanced Medium 96 is now a qualifying test
Deleted tests
- Young Horses test – YHB4 (2003)
- Young Horses test - YHN5 (2004)
- Young Horses test - YHE5 (2009)
- Young Horse test – YHM (2004)
Tests for Winter Regional & Winter Championships
- P17
- N37
- E59
- M76
- AM98
Tests for Summer Regional & National Championships
- P17A
- N37A
- E59
- M75
- AM98
Tests for Area Festivals
- P19
- N23
- E53
- M73
- AM91