In 2014, British Dressage (BD) launched a new competition for riders of all ages and abilities called ‘Team Quest’ (TQ). In 2015, Team Quest has been even bigger and better with over 2000 riders taking part and riding down the centre line for their team.

 

TQ is looking for riders at Intro, Prelim, Novice and Elementary (new for 2016!) to take part in a fun and relaxed dressage competition – even if you’ve never competed before. Teams of three or four riders will ride as individuals across the four test levels (any combination) and the best three scores count towards an overall team total, highest percentage wins the day. There are two age categories for teams; BYRDS teams (25yo and under) and Open (riders of any age).

The power of Team Quest- rider Anna Tomlinson speaks of the success she has acheived thanks to doing Team Quest.

 

 

 

Next year, in 2016, begins a new exciting initiative for riders competing at Intro - Elementary level, a competition league for individuals to be run alongside Team Quest. Relaxed rules and dress, sections for Open and BYRDS riders and competing against riders of a similar ability. My Quest will follow the same regional structure as Team Quest, with regional leaderboards taking the top riders to regional and then a national final.

 

Riders will earn 'Quest points' according to the percentage they acheive to the same scale as other BD competitions. A rider's five best results and resulting Quest points will then feed into the regional leaderboard for each section (Open and BYRDS) at each level (intro to elementary).

 

 

TQ sponsor		TQ media partner

 

Quest Rules

We've made a few changes to the TQ rules for 2016 by taking on your feedback and to ensure that the competition is as fun and fair as possible for everyone. The rules include ammendments to eligibility for Quest competitions in accordance with British Dressage's new competition structure.

 

The new set of Team Quest rules for 2016 are available for you to read here.

Still got some questions? Take a look at our TQ FAQs as they may have been asked before!

 

Team Quest Regional Rankings Rule Clarification - feeling a bit confused as to how the regional rankings work? Check out this document which gives examples of how it all works!

New for 2016: My Quest rules - not too dissimilar to the Team Quest format, see what's involved with BD's newest competition!

Rule reminders:
Please ensure your horse is registered with British Dressage before you compete. It is the rider's responsibility to ensure the horse is eligible for the level they compete at, if the horse isn't eligible you run the risk of your score being discounted from your team's final score. If you are unsure of your horse's grading please give us a call in the office or drop us a message on FB and we will be happy to help!

All horses attending affiliated competitions - which includes Quest competitions - are to wear their competition number at all times when being ridden. Bridle numbers are available to purchase from the BDonline shop.

 

Please put your horse's registered BD name on your entry forms and clearly state which test you wish to ride at the competition - this makes life a bit easier for organisers and ensures results are accurately inputted.

 

Quest Club Membership

 

We require everyone taking part in Quest competitions in 2016 to be registered with British Dressage - this is to enable us to keep track of results, teams and make sure our leaderboards are as accurate as possible.

All Quest ridersmust have a minimum of a Quest Club membership (or any other paid category of BD membership). Quest Club membership allows you to ride in Team Quest and My Quest comps and Prelim classes in the bronze and gold sections at all BD affiliated competitions.The form for joining as a Quest Club member is available here to download.

Under 25 and keen to do Team Quest? Why not try our BYRDS Club membership - exactly the same as Team Quest Club membership but especially tailored for under 25's with special BYRDS Club newsletters. Just tick the BYRDS Club category on the Quest Club membership form.

 

BD members are also welcome to take part in Quest competitions as long as they are eligible for the Bronze section at Intro to Elementary.