Traditionally a black dressage saddle is used for the dressage test and a brown all purpose or jumping saddle is used for jumping and cross country. Any color helmets are allowed but no or tasteful and discreet accents are recommended for dressage. Bridle - Most bridles are permitted but should be well fitted, not have extra attachments, be made of leather, and bits must connect to the rein and bridle. For dressage toe cages are not permitted and for cross country only permitted if made of a soft collapsible material. These rules were only changed recentlyand I suspect most competitors and many dressage judges are not aware that they have. Traditionally a black dressage saddle is used for the dressage test and a brown all purpose or jumping saddle is used for jumping and cross country. For cross-country, a body protector is mandatory and you can choose your cross-country colours. It champions the tireless commitment and energy that goes hand in hand with horses and has fast become the well-informed read for competitors, owners, supporters and enthusiasts at every level and from every discipline. Hackamores are allowed in jumping and cross country but not in dressage. Reins - Reins may not have any loops or hand attachments. Rule 7.13 and 7.14 states that protective head wear for dressage and showjumping must be either black or dark blue in colour, so no brown (or alternatively coloured). Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Laura Collett realises her childhood dream with record score completion, Outstanding cross-country performance by Laura Collett, Olympic champions in the driving seat atBadminton, Keep your horse safe from Atypical Myopathy, Blenheim: Rising star Yasmin Ingham registers biggest career victory, BICTON 5*: Double celebrations for Gemma Tattersall. You know you should but there are always better things to do. A Horse may not take part HC in a class for which it is eligible unless its Competitor is over-qualified for the Class. lIvp?*0;/'Y \"e`E1$.g!49MnvwoDKo=
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Stallions may only be ridden with prior permission from the organisers and must wear identifying discs on their bridles in the interest of safety. For all three tests a tall leather boot or paddock boot and leather half chap that are the same color are allowed. Whatever the level of show, youll want to be smartly turned out in jacket, jodhpurs/breeches and stock or tie for the dressage and showjumping phases. Remember this one, as if you are unfortunate enough to forget any of the above and the judge doesnt know the BE ruling you may have to argue your case with the steward.
Any color helmets are allowed but no or tasteful and discreet accents are recommended for dressage. Please be polite and courteous to others at the event. 
Long black, topped, or short boots with full-grain smooth leather gaiters should be worn with buff, fawn or white breeches. height. At intermediate and below, including novice and below championships, riders should wear the same as for their dressage test. Bridles worn during cross country must have a throat latch. 
Cross Country Phase Subject to the above paragraphs no further restrictions apply to the cross country phase. The placings will be decided on jumping penalties and then closest to the optimum time. 
In the event of hot weather, jackets may not be worn butonlyat the judges discretion(shoulders MUST be covered). The riders turnout for the dressage and showjumping is based on traditional hunting attire, which is modified for the cross-country. This can only be for 1 rider within the team. Tongue plates, center control plates, rolling pieces on the bits and bits with more than two joints are not permitted in dressage but are permitted in jumping and cross country. Horse Events is the leading UK provider of online booking for 3rd party horse events as well as our own. The judge will stop the test and continue it after removal of the boots or bandages. This season, anyone, competitor or not, who competes with a horse at a BE event must wear and properly fasten their riding hat. Must be smooth metal, blunt and incapable of wounding a horse. Identification of Sponsors Dress & tack, The following apply to all disciplines / phases:-. For jumping any color shirt is permitted with a stock pin and tie or choker. The logo must not be longer than 20cm or wider than 4cm; If the same horse and rider combination has qualified at multiple heights, they must compete at highest qualification at the championships, unless previous permission has been granted by the organisers, which will only be given in exceptional circumstances. 6K#kd8EhMrT~JrLFJmr. Shank must be no longer than 4cm long and must point to the rear and downwards. He is still fully vaccinated and the 7 day rule is not something I need to worry about now as I dont event until April (I do need to remember for BS, BD or BRC comps though). Unless stated differently on the individual schedules.
2.6.3 Refund of Season Ticket Fees for an Unfit Horse For cross-country events, covered, jockey skulls without peaks or trims greater than 5mm must be worn, as must British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA) approved body protectors that have been manufactured since 2000. Be warned if you are subject to a random check and the previous booster was within 7 days the organisers can refuse you the right to compete. Visit The Gaitpost's profile on Pinterest. Happy Horse Tack Shop is a local, independently owned tack shop that has been a part of the Fort Collins equestrian community for over 40 years! Tongue straps are not allowed in any tests. Each horse or pony may only compete once in each class at the same competition. Two items that are essential whatever the code, are a riding hat and a body protector to the appropriate safety standard. The logo must not be larger than 16sq cms. Inflatable vests are permitted but only if worn over a body-protecting vest. Gags attached to the bridle and bit are permitted in cross country and jumping but not in dressage.
On the left leg of his riding breeches. Safety Vest - For cross country a body-protecting vest that meets or exceeds ASTM/SEI standards is required. However, these checks can be performed outside of the competition area itself to allow riders who have fallen in the warm up to continue in the competition. All riders must be 7 years and older on the day of competition. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Each combination can only compete at two consecutive heights on the same horse or pony at any one competition including championship events. For cross country the lever arm may not exceed 10cm. Micklem bit clips are not allowed in dressage. A removable hat cover with light flexible peak is permitted. stream Wavy bits, barrel jointed bits, bits with center roller pieces, hanging cheeks, tilted mouth pieces, Weymouths and double jointed bits are all allowed in all three tests. Did you forget to wear gloves for you dressage test? Nosebands may not be tightened to cause harm and may not interfere with breathing.
For cross country a long sleeved shirt is required.
Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. If you have additional questions about bits please refer to the rule book.
take heart that BE will give you some money back. It takes a sad person, or someone with a few spare hours on their hands, to actually read the full BE rule book. Additions to the bit including any wrapping materials besides latex are not permitted in any test. Rule 7.15.1 states that although long sleeves are advised when riding XC they are not compulsory. Bit guards are permitted for cross country and show jumping but not dressage. Jackets may be any single conservative colour in muted tones. Your bridle should be the same color as your saddle. If the hat should come off during a dressage test, riders must dismount and retrieve it or ask someone to pass it to them, failure to do so could result in elimination from the competition. Gloves can be any color for cross country. Protuberances above the eyes limited to 5mm max and must be smooth or rounded in nature. Traditionally you would want a jumping pad for the jumping ring and a cross country, or pad with some grip, for the cross country course. Make sure your saddle is well fitted and clean! Repeated errors may lead to Elimination at the discretion of the BE Steward in consultation with the Judge. Individuals & teams of 3. If you have additional questions about bits please refer to the rule book. Inflatable/air jackets are optional, but must be worn over a a permitted body protector for the cross-country phase. At advanced; advanced intermediate and intermediate championships, competitors should wear: Whips are not permitted in any form during the dressage test. <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/Annots[ 12 0 R 13 0 R 14 0 R 15 0 R 18 0 R 26 0 R 27 0 R] /MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> For jumping any color shirt is permitted with a stock pin and tie or choker. Double bridles are allowed in jumping and cross country but only in upper level dressage. Whips, spurs and air jackets are all optional, but specific regulations apply to them as well as the use of any sponsorship logos which may need prior approval before competing. All riders must wear a properly fitted helmet when mounted that meets or exceeds ASTM/SEI standards. Did you know you can compete a 13hh2 pony at BE80T level and a 14hh pony at the other levels? White breeches are most common. Air Jackets may be worn but must be worn over a body protector. Jacket requirements vary between events. Pad - For your dressage test you should use a white dressage pad. Breastplate/martingale - Breastplate are allowed for dressage but martingales are not. You can use polos, tendon boots, brushing boots or cross country boots for your jumping and cross country tests. Subtle pinstripes, piping and coloured collars are permitted. Riders hair must be worn above the collar and in a hair net, Head Cams are not permitted at any SEG Competition, On both sides of shirt collar. All boots must have a heel. Bib numbers must be worn and be clearly visible from in front and behind. These cookies do not store any personal information. Any sponsor or advertising logo displayed on a riders Dress must be that of a riders school or school team sponsor. You cannot have anything on your horses legs. The only rules regarding stocks and ties is that they are always tied properly and that advanced dressage riders only wear white. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. The Highest placed Individual Competitor and Highest placed School will win a Training Bursary Voucher to spend on any Training they wish 100 individual & 200 for the school. For cross country an approved and complete medical card is required. At each of the 8 qualifying events a points system will run. Previously, all dressage boots had to be long black or brown, or short with matching leather gaiters. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. For jumping any full colored coats are acceptable. 2022 The Gaitpost is published by Sarah Heseltine. They may be discouraged under BE rules at 1* level but top hat and tails are perfectly legal under FEI rules which obviously take precedence at FEI events. Loose neck straps are not allowed in dressage or cross country, but may be used in jumping. * Not wearing gloves, or other minor breaches of dress rules; 2 error marks per judge. Any horse and rider combination cannot compete in any SEG competition over lower than previously competed.
2022 Horse Events| Web Design by INDIGO Concept. Two starts one third. They should be discreet in color and design. Rowel spurs are permitted but not in young horse classes. Any colors or patterns are acceptable. They should be clean and well fitted. They cannot cover the horses eyes and may not be attached to the bridle. There are no changes in the boot rules for cross-country and show-jumping riders. It is compulsory that all riders wear hats/helmets up to British Standard Riding Hats conforming to All PAS 015, VG1 provided they are BSI Kitemarked, European VG1 provided they are BSI Kitemarked American All SEI ASTM F1163 04a onwards and SNELL E2001 Australian & New Zealand AS/NZS 3838 2003 onwards. Jewellery can increase the risk of injury and so competitors are advised to remove it. Any English saddle can be used for all of the tests. Correct dress at competitions depends on the level at which you are competing.
Stirrups must allow immediate separation of the boot from the stirrup in case of a fall. % Saddles - Any English saddle can be used for all of the tests. It should be well fitted and needs to be fully buttoned. Different withdrawal policy will be stated on the individual schedules please read carefully.
Below intermediate, riders can wear brown boots or brown leather gaiters with matching boots, with buff or brown breeches. The course will have an optimum time based on the measured distance and speeds set below, depending on the venue & surface speeds for classes will be based on the following: 70cm & 80cm The whole course is based on a time of 325m 350 per minute.
The new rule has been brought in following continued monitoring of concussion research and Head Injury Assessment Guidelines and will mean that; The rule change follows feedback from stakeholders, including events, and follows advice from the BE Chief Medical Officer, Judith Johnson, Post fall assessment of riders may require a thorough physical, mental competence and neurological assessment. You can use polos, tendon boots, brushing boots or cross country boots for your jumping and cross country tests.
Spurs - Spurs are not required. Most people know the minimum height for ponies is 142cm aka 14hh but very few know you can compete a 13.2h in 80T classes. Riding boots- only standard riding or jodhpur boots with a well-defined square cut heel may be worn. Laces should match the boot color. It is the responsibility of the competitor to ensure compliance with these rules. Cross-country headwear: must have no peak or peak-type extensions. It must be securely attached to the riders upper arm in a transparent, waterproof carrier, and must be visible. They must attach directly to the bit and/or bridle. Running martingales with rein stops or Irish martingales are allowed for cross country.
Ear plugs can only be used for your jumping test. Any queries and complaints must be in writing and handed to the Organiser within 30 minutes of the incident together with a deposit of 25, which will be refunded if the objection is upheld. Competitors under the age of 16 in BE80(T), BE90, BE100, Ou18 and ONu18 sections may wear half-chaps with matching black or brown jodhpur boots. The Organisers permission must be obtained before a non-competing Horse is brought to an Event; such Horse must be owned by a BE member whose prior permission must be obtained by the Competitor. Body protectors are mandatory and must be British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA) approved, labelled as Level 3 with the year 2009 or 2018 shown on the label. endobj Most bridles are permitted but should be well fitted, not have extra attachments, be made of leather, and bits must connect to the rein and bridle. The Technical Advisor or Organiser of the event has the Final Decision in the event of a protest. Protective headwear in black or dark blue. 2 0 obj Minimum age of competitor 7 years old on date of competition. The pad should not have any bling, piping or logos on it. One start two thirds; Stocks should always be tied properly and long hair should be secured appropriately. If you choose to wear a spur it must be made of smooth metal, cannot have a shank longer than 4cm and must point only towards the rear. for your dressage test. For dressage and show-jumping, black or dark blue riding hats or protective headwear must comply with safety standards and include a PAS 015* or VG1 01.040 2014-12* stamp, plus a BSI Kitemark or Inspec IC Mark. Breeches are required for cross country but can be any color. British Eventing has implemented a new rule that any competitor falling during their dressage test or on course of the show jumping or cross country phase will be eliminated and not allowed to continue on course. For your dressage test you should use a white dressage pad. Harnesses must be attached and properly fitted. No starts full, less 10 administration charge; 5.11.3 Note: Horses may be warmed-up with any saddlery which is permitted for any phase of the competition. A whip can be carried, for dressage it needs to be no longer than 120cm/47.2 including the lash. a body-protecting vest that meets or exceeds ASTM/SEI standards is required. The new rule will also bring BE in line with FEI rules regarding the fall of a competitor which has been imposed by them since 2008., Albury Wodonga International Horse Trials, Festival of British Eventing - Gatcombe Park, World Equestrian Games Pratoni del Vivaro ITA 2022, Alltech FEI WEG 2014 Normandy - Showjumping, Riders who fall during their dressage test or anywhere on course in the show jumping or cross country phases will be eliminated and unable to continue, Riders who fall in the warm up of any phase or before passing through the start of the show jumping or cross country must be checked by a doctor before continuing, Multiple horse riders who fall off must undergo a fit to ride assessment carried out by the event doctor before being allowed to ride subsequent horses, A competitor who falls at any stage of the competition must be checked by the event doctor before continuing or leaving site. For unaffiliated eventing, the guidelines are based on the affiliated rules skip to the bottom to find out whats expected. If you are eligible you must run competitively effectively.
In all team competitions unless stated otherwise there must be at least. For the Eventing series for the Schools Equestrian Games, the competition will run under BE Competition rules unless stated differently on the schedule or below: for example if x3 combinations qualify individually at 90cm but one of them goes on to qualify at 1m also, that 1m rider may still ride at 90cm to enable the school to run a team.
5.22 Non-competing Horses. Adjustable length whips are not permitted. Yes if you are unfortunate enough for your horse to be written off for the rest of the season due to injury having only started once or twice (if at all!) 2.9.5 Height Breeches are required for cross country but can be any color.
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Rowels must be round and smooth. All rights reserved. No Fixed peak Hats may be worn for the Cross Country Phase, Riding is a risk sport and it is compulsory that all riders wear body protectors to the latest BETA standard for all XC. Sorry no bling, so these boots however lovely are not allowed under BE rules. Navy jackets with red collar and white piping are reserved solely for British team members. For any show jumping competition within the Schools Equestrian Games, the competition will run under British Show Jumping rules unless stated differently on the schedule or below: ALL Withdrawals must be registered with entries secretary in writing or emailed . In addition if you jumped the wrong fence as a result of your horse spooking/refusing the correct fence penalties will be applied accordingly. * Entering the Dressage arena with whip: 6 error marks per judge. For jumping and cross country you can use any pad of any color. As per the dressage, the type of bib number worn is at the discretion of the organiser. So I am that sad person who has, and here I am to help educate you about those lesser known rules that may well work to your benefit one day. Advertising and logos must not contravene any laws, be controversial or socially undesirable or bring the sport into disrepute. Cavessons, figure eights, drop nosebands, nosebands with a flash, Micklems, combined bridles, Stotzem and Monarch bridles are allowed in all three tests. under rule 7.19.3 because BD rules apply although not specifically mentioned under BE rules Stirrups must be used and must be used in the conventional way. Micklem bit clips are not allowed in dressage. Under rule 503.2 annexe 2 horses cannot compete in CCI or CIC* competitions until the beginning of the season that they are 6. 90cm 110cm The whole course is based on a time of 350m 375m/per minute. Whilst every effort has been made to enable a rider to continue after a fall in a safe manner; BE and event organisers have worked incredibly hard to provide standards of safety and medical provision for all BE events that are as high as possible and this rule change is essential to ensure that rider safety is maintained.
They cannot cover the horses eyes and may not be attached to the bridle. Visit us at 4562 Denrose Court Suite 3, Fort Collins, CO. Boredom Busters - Tack (and other) Cleaning, Boredom Busters - Grooming and Massage Tips, Boredom Busters - Best Horse Toys and Treats. Long sleeves are recommended. You will also need to find out what sort of bib numbers are required some shows provide bib numbers, others will ask you to print them out at home. This is a time consuming process may need to be repeated after a period of time in order to make a clinical decision whether that rider is fit to compete again that day.