Welcome to the
Colonel Bengt Ljungquist
Memorial Championships
Web Site
The
Colonel Bengt Ljungquist Memorial Championships were founded in 1983 to stimulate
regional dressage competition at the US Equestrian Federation ( USEF) levels. They have served as a model for other regional championships
throughout the United States. In 1985, the Federation Equestre Internationale
( FEI) levels were added, and in 1988
Musical Freestyles were included. In 1990, the Training Level Final for senior
riders was divided into two divisions based on the rider's experience at Third
Level or above. In 1992, the First Level Final for senior riders also was split
into two divisions. Separate Finals for junior/young riders are held at each level
if there are at least four competitors in any division. Starting in 2003, Second
through Fourth levelsfor senior riders will be split into two divisions based
on the rider's experience at the FEI levels. A new addition for 2004 are finals for the Pas de Deux! At the 2007 Finals, the Prix St Georges riders will have two divisions, split by the rider's experience.
These Championships are open
to both US Citizens and foreign riders; the rider just has to be a member of a
particpating GMO at
the time of qualification.
The Championships were founded by Dr.
Samuel Barish, the current President of the United States Dressage Federation
( USDF) and are sponsored by Group Member Organizations
within USDF Region 1 and the numerous qualifying shows.
BIG NEWS for 2008!!
After much thought, discussion, and consideration the CBLM Championships has voted in some NEW RULES for 2008. First, in order to keep these Finals at Championship quality, all of the qualifying socres have been increased by a few percentages. Second, there is NO LONGER a placing (or ribbon) requirement to qualify - you only have to receive to minimum percentage, be a member at the time of qualifying of a participating GMO and it is still the RIDER'S responsibiblity to submit the CBLM qualification form to the Qualifying secretary. Please review all of the 2008 Rules to insure your understanding of how these Championships are run.
The 2008 Championships will be hosted by
the VADA at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, VA, October 23-26 - please get your motel reservations early! There will BLM Qualifying shows in Florida! Both of the Palm
Beach Dressage Series will be qualifiers for the 2008 season.
For the 2008 Qualifying Show and/or GMO registration form, click here.
The
Colonel Bengt Ljungquist Memorial Championships were founded in 1983 to stimulate
regional dressage competition at the US Equestrian Federation ( USEF) levels. They have served as a model for other regional championships
throughout the United States. In 1985, the Federation Equestre Internationale
( FEI) levels were added, and in 1988
Musical Freestyles were included. In 1990, the Training Level Final for senior
riders was divided into two divisions based on the rider's experience at Third
Level or above. In 1992, the First Level Final for senior riders also was split
into two divisions. Separate Finals for junior/young riders are held at each level
if there are at least four competitors in any division. Starting in 2003, Second
through Fourth levelsfor senior riders will be split into two divisions based
on the rider's experience at the FEI levels. A new addition for 2004 are finals for the Pas de Deux! At the 2007 Finals, the Prix St Georges riders will have two divisions, split by the rider's experience. 