BEF Rule Book - Jumping

PART III
GENERAL

SHOW JUMPING classes will be judged in accordance with the principles of the Rules of the F.E.I.
 
Refer to FEI Rules at the following link for new rules on Tack regarding Pony Jumping Classes page 127

http://www.fei.org/sites/default/files/file/DISCIPLINES/JUMPING/Rules/2010%20Rules.pdf 

 
PREAMBLE  
It is not possible to provide for every conceivable eventuality in these rules.  If there is not a rule to deal specifically with a particular circumstance, or if the nearest interpretation of the pertinent rule would result in an obvious injustice, it is the duty of those responsible to make a decision based on commonsense and fair play, thus reflecting as closely as possible the intention of these rules and of the General Regulations.
 
HORSES - Horses and Ponies must be registered with the Bermuda Equestrian Federation when taking part in B.E.F. designated classes.
 
DRESS - Competitors should be neatly and suitably attired in coat,  hunting cap with harness secured, shirt and tie, choker or stock, breeches or jodhpurs and boots.   (In hot weather coats are optional at the discretion of the Judge).  The use of lightly coloured shirts is permitted, however shirt collars, cuffs, ties and chokers must be white.   For Grand Prix and International competitions the dress code as per F.E.I. Rules will apply (see Article 256 1.5 of the FEI rules).  
 
SADDLERY - No restrictions of saddle.  Blinkers are forbidden. Only unrestricted running martingales are allowed.  Standing martingales are permitted for horses in children's horse competitions.  Sheepskin may be used on each cheek piece of the bridle providing the sheepskin does not exceed 3cm in diameter measured from the horse’s face.  Reins must be attached to the bit(s) or directly to the bridle.  Gags and hackamores are allowed.  Whips more than 75cms are forbidden.  No substitute for a whip may be carried.  Non compliance will result in elimination.  (See Article 257 of the F.E.I. rules).
 
JUMPING ORDER - The Jumping order for the first round must be established by the following procedures:
1.  The horse's names are drawn individually, starting with the first position and then working down.
2.  If  the same rider has two horses drawn too close together, the order may be adjusted so that there will be a minimum of six horses (if available) separating them.  the horse drawn first will move up as far as possible in the order before the second horse is dropped down.
3.  All horse must be ridden in the sequence that appears on the jumping order.
4.  To minimize delays, management may permit a rider to compete ahead of his posted order in the first round of a class, provided that he then competes in the timed jump-off in the order originally posted.  However, to minimize delays, a rider may be permitted to go ahead of his posted order in the jump-off.
 
If a jumping order is established it must be posted in a conspicuous place at least one half hour before the class.  The jumping order must be legible to a mounted rider.
 
NUMBER OF ENTRIES - A competitor may not enter more than three horses for any one jumping competition, unless otherwise specified by the organizers.
 
HORS CONCOURS -  Hors Concours entries may be accepted at a Show Committee's discretion but are subject to the same scoring rules as a regular entry.  Such entries are not judged.  These horses should follow the last eligible horse in the draw before the jump-off.  A rider taking part in a competition `Hors Concours' may do so in the first round only and is not to participate in any jump off.  A horse which has competed `Hors Concours' IS NOT ALLOWED  to compete subsequently for prizes in the same ring on the same day.
 
ELIMINATION RULE RELATING TO REFUSALS:  Rule change applicable to all BEF designated and non-designated classes:  Effective 1st September 2008 three refusals will be permitted prior to elimination, the previous number permitted was two.  This rule change does not affect any classes held in FEI or CEA competitions.
 
Show organizers are asked to make a special note of the change when preparing show schedules ie by indicating on the schedule for jumping classes B.E.F. #P1 3R.
 

SHOW JUMPING CHAMPIONSHIPS DESCRIBED
 
Jumping classes held as outlined below will be counted for B.E.F. points.  They will carry the B.E.F. designator in the class description.
 
N.B. All ages to be taken as of September 1st i.e. the start of the Show Season each year.
The scoring year will start on September 1st and end August 31st, and may be subject to review every four years.  Year end award championships may be found in the B.E.F. Rule Book Part I
 

PONIES

 

Height

FEI Art

Present Trophies

Pony Jumping
Designator PN		 Not to exceed 0.85m (2'9")

No restrictions

Would include all speed classes

The Tobias Memorial Trophy

Pony Jumping Designator P1

Not to exceed 0.95m (3'1")

The Roses Are Red Trophy

Pony Jumping Designator P2

Not to exceed 1.00m (3'3")

  The B.E.F. Trophy

Pony Jumping Designator P3

Not to exceed 1.10m (3'7")

The Shanhill’s Virginian Memorial Trophy

Pony Jumping Designator P4

Not to exceed 1.15m (3'9")

  None at present

Speed 325m per minute for all pony heights

 

HORSES

 

Height

FEI Art

Present Trophies

Horse Jumping Designator H1

Not to exceed 0.95m (3'1")

 

The Peppy Trophy

Horse Jumping Designator H2

Not to exceed 1.00m (3'3")

No restrictions

Would include all speed classes

Catherine Hanson Memorial Cup

Horse Jumping Designator H3

Not to exceed 1.10m (3'7")

The Seaview Trophy  

Horse Jumping Designator H4

Not to exceed 1.15m (3'9")

The Deepwood Sparkle Trophy

Horse Jumping Designator H5

Not to exceed 1.25m (4'1")

The Hemingway Memorial Trophy

Horse Jumping Designator H6

1.15m and over
(3'9" and over

Baum Family Trophy  

Speed 350m per minute for heights of 1.00m and above.  Speed 325m per minute for heights below 1.00m
 

F.E.I. SHOW JUMPING RULES
May be found on the FEI Website
  www.fei.org
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