During the official meeting of the Dressage Commission on February 8, 2001, it has been decided that Belgian junior and young riders have to score 63% at a selection trial or a national competition, in order to qualify for international dressage shows (CDI's). The 63% score has to be reached in the "FEI Individual test" of their category.

It is also obliged to participate in at least 3 out of 5 selection trials and 2 national competitions to qualify for possible participation at the European Championships. Scores attained have to be minimum 63% twice and once 65% at a selection trial or CDN show in the individual test.

A special selection trial for the European Championships will be organised in May and June, and a one-week training session early July 2001.

The next selection trial for junior and young riders is:
26th February 2001 - La Chevalerie - St Genesius Rode - 10 AM

Order of Go:
Judges: Leyman - Van Daele

Junior Riders
10.00h : Katrijn Verlinden - Landman
10.10h : Laetitia D'Hollander -Imola du parnasse
10.20h : Ruth Van Campen - Capriccio
10.30h : Domien Michiels - Narengo 'T Hof Ter Bist
10.40h : Hannelore Volders - Giovanni 47
10.50h : Isabelle Boost - Fatima L
11.00h : Simon Missiaen - Goldstern G
11.10h : Delphine Meiresoone - Ferrari

Young Riders
11.30h : Tinne Van Hoof- Farita
11.40h : Katrien Verreet - Wienerwalz
11.50h : Leen Cols - Le primo van 't Gestelhof
12.00h : Diana Smolders - Kir
12.10h : Sophie Geyssens - Joeri Gagarin
12.20h : Benedicte Cloostermans - Hemingway
12.30h : Tinne Van Hoof - Netoile

The following trials will be
8th March 2001 - Stables Verellen - Wiekevorst
11th April 2001 - Stables Verellen - Wiekevorst

The data for the trials of May and June have not yet been determined The riders who can not attend the session 11th April are allowed to set a different, but agreeable date in April.

Qualified candidates for the CDI shows will be presented to the Dressage Commission by the chef d'equipe. It is the Dressage Commission who eventually determines the team.

The Royal Belgian Equestrian Federation will sponsor the feess for transportation, accommodation and participation at the European Championships. CDI participation has to be financed by the riders themselves.

CDN - national competitions:
16th April - Vliermaalroot
22nd April - Zwijnaarde
8th May - St Niklaas
13th May - Herzele
10th June - Schilde
8th July - Herentals

CDI - international competitions -
planned to be attended by a Belgian team:
11th - 15th April - CDI-J/Y Barcelona, Spain
24th - 27th May - CDI-J/Y St Nizier de Fournas, France
8th - 10th June - CDI-Y Neubeuren, Germany
28th June - 1st July - CDI-P/J/YR Lanaken, Belgium
5th - 8th July - CDI-J/YR Hagen, Germany
21st - 23rd September - CDI-J/Y Braine L'Alleud, Belgium

European Junior/Young Riders' Championships:
26th - 29th June 2001 - Iserlohn, Germany