2010 FEI WORD JUMPING CHALLENGE

National Equestrian Centre

Vesey Street, Devonshire

CATEGORY A and B

Saturday and Sunday February 27^th and 28^th 2010

Foreign Judge – Wendy Chapot-Nunn (USA)

 Entries Close: Thursday 18th February at 5:00pm

Category A and B consists of 2 competitions of 2 rounds over courses designed by an FEI designated Course designer, this year’s course designer is Alan Wade, Ireland.

Category A and B:

Each of the 2 competitions consists of 2 rounds under Table A.  In case of equality of penalties after two rounds, the time of the second round will decide..

The competitions of 2 rounds must be run over a maximum of 3 days.  The 2 rounds of a same competition must be jumped on the same day.

The complete competition consists of 4 rounds.  The final score for each competitor is the total penalties of the 4 rounds and the total of his time in the 2 second rounds.  If the totals of times are equal, the fastest time in the second round of the last competition will decide. 

Competitors eliminated in any round may compete in the next competition but their score will not count towards the overall competition.

A draw for each competition will take place to decide the starting order.

The order of starting for all horses and riders in the second round of each competition will follow the reverse order of the number of penalties in the first round, whether horses are competing for FEI placing or not.  In the event of equal penalties, competitors will start in the same order as in the first round of each competition.  Ribbons will be given to the first four places. 

Competitors may ride more than one horse in a category but the score of only one horse will count for points.  This horse must be declared before the first competition.  The rider must complete the official FEI Declaration Form before the start of the competition..

Categories are open to all competitors from the beginning of the year in which they reach their 15^th birthday.  All competitors must be current members of the Bermuda Equestrian Federation, and Bermudian or normally resident in Bermuda and all horses must be registered with the BEF.

1) - A rider may ride in both Categories but not with the same horse

2) - Team classification: the scores and times of the 3 best placed riders in each Category will count for the Team classification

3) – A horse which competes in one Category is not allowed to compete in the other category when organized simultaneously.  However, a horse may compete in Category A, B and C when organized at a different period

The courses will consist of between nine and twelve obstacles including one or two doubles, a wall, and at least two upright and two spread obstacles.  There will be no water jump, but obstacles which include a water ditch (called Liverpool’s) may be used..  For Category A the maximum dimensions will be height: 1:20m; spread 1:30m; speed: 350m/min   Category B the maximum dimensions will be:  height: 1.10m; spread: 1.20m; and speed: 325m/min

Any rider that has competed in his/her career in the World Equestrian Games and Olympic Games is no longer eligible to compete in the FEI World jumping Challenge

DATES OF COMPETITIONS

Saturday February 27th 2010

8:30am Vet Check - Category A and B horses.  (Horses to be presented in Numerical order).

9:00 am Category B Course Walk – Class B1 Round 1 – Category B only.

9:15 am Competition begins – Class B1 – Round 1 – Category B

Once this round is finished there will be Course change and course walk for Class A1 – Round 1 – Category A 

Immediately following Class A1 – Round 1 – Category A and upon the completion of the Course build there will be:

Course Walk – 10 minutes and competition for Class B1 – Round 2 – Category B followed by Course adjustment, course walk for Class A1 – Round 2 – Category A.

Sunday February 28th 2010

8:30am Course Walk

9:00am Competition (order as follows)

Class B2 – Round 1 – Category B

Class A2 – Round 1 – Category A

Class A2 – Round 2 – Category A

Class B2 – Round 2 – Category B

FEI CODE OF CONDUCT

1.         In all equestrian sports the horse must be considered paramount.

2.         The well being of the horse shall be above the demands of breeders, trainers, riders, owners, dealers, organizers, sponsors or officials.

3.         All handling and veterinary treatment must ensure the health and welfare of the horse.

4.         The highest standards of nutrition, health, sanitation and safety shall be encouraged and maintained at all times.

5.         Adequate provision must be made for ventilation, feeding, watering and maintaining a healthy environment at all times.

6.         Emphasis should be placed on increasing education and training and equestrian practices and on promoting scientific studies in equine health.

7.         In the interests of the horse, the fitness and competence of the rider shall be regarded as essential.

8.         All riding and training methods must take account of the horse as a living entity and must not include any technique considered by the FEI to be abusive.

9.         National Federations should establish adequate controls in order that all persons and bodies under their jurisdiction respect the welfare of the horse.

10.        The national and international rules and regulations in equestrian sport regarding the health and welfare of the horse must be adhered to not only during national and international events but also in training.  Competition Rules and Regulations shall be continually reviewed to ensure such welfare.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE RULES OF THE FEI WORLD JUMPING CHALLENGE ON THE FEI WEBSITE’S DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SHOULD BE CONSULTED IN THE CASE OF ERRORS OR OMMISSIONS IN THE ABOVE SCHEDULE. (www.horsesport.org - Development – World Challenge) .  The courses are posted on the above site.  Please familiarize yourself with the courses.