Applications for the World Class Dressage Equine Pathway close on 17 September. If you have a talented young horse who you think has Championship potential don't miss the chance to put them forward!
Original news item from 26 August:
Applications are now being accepted for the 2014 - 2015 intake of the UK Sport National Lottery funded Equestrian World Class Programme Dressage Equine Pathway.
Following last year’s changes to the structure of the Dressage Equine Pathway, this year sees the formal Assessment / Re-selection of horses already on the Pathway, alongside applications from owners and riders of horses wishing to be considered.
The Equine Pathway Programmes for dressage, eventing and jumping seek to identify and support world class horses who have the perceived potential to develop into Championship level horses - those can compete for Great Britain on the world stage and help GBR win medals. Selection for the Pathway varies between disciplines and the criteria and format for each is constantly reviewed.
The selection process for the Dressage Equine Pathway, which follows three stages, opens for applications on Tuesday 26 August 2014 (applications must be completed and returned by Wednesday 17 September 2014). For athletes/horses invited to final selection, this year's dressage selection and assessment will take place on Wednesday 8 and Thursday 9 October 2014 at Addington Manor.
The Dressage Equine Pathway Programme allows the UK Sport funded Equestrian World Class Programme to support and encourage access towards additional training sessions with a home coach, nominated by the owner/athlete. Horses accepted onto the pathway will also be benchmarked at selection through test riding by two international selectors - a judge and a rider; for those selected onto the pathway, progress will be measured against those benchmarks at bi-annual Assessment Days.
The UK Sport funded programme exists to improve results at an international level and increase the number of medals won by Great Britain on the world stage. Eligible horses will be selected on their perceived potential to compete at Championship level Grand Prix and horses may join or leave the Pathway during the year as their progression is reviewed.
For further details about the equine pathway visit the BEF website.
