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Introduction of Yellow Cards for Dressage in 2017
As of January 1st 2017 National Dressage rule changes will come into effect, including the introduction of Yellow Cards.
Yellow Cards may be imposed for the following:
- Abuse of horse (an action or omission involving the mistreatment of a horse)
- Abuse of an Official (including abusive or bullying behaviour directed to an Official and conduct directed toward an Official that denigrates the Official)
- Failure to follow a direction of an Official relating to compliance with these rules
For further information please refer to the National Dressage Rules, found here
A copy of the Yellow Card can be obtained here