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National Qualifying Standard (NQS) All riding members are required to achieve 2 NQS's at the division entering (or above) in the previous 12 months or 3 NQS's in the 24 months preceding the Championships.
A3.2.1A NQS is achieved by completing an Eventing competition within the following minimum performance performeters
- No less than 50% in the Dressage Test: and
- No more than 30 penalties at obstacles on the Cross Country Test, and
- No more than 90 seconds exceeding the optimum time in the Cross-Country Test: and
- No more than 16 penalties in the Jumping Test. A3.2.2 There are no dispensations for NQS's
A3.2.3 Areas CANNOT place any additional requirements on riders seeking selection
A3.2.4 Riders 14 years old may compete above their level provided they comply with ESNZ Rules of Eventing Article 614.1.5 and Article 633 Minimum Requirements for Horse and Athlete.
A3.2.5 Express Events CANNOT be used as NQS's.
Divisions:
A3.3.1 Riding members may ride in two Divisions at the Championships, provided all criteria is achieved. One Division as a Team Member and one Division as an Individual.