EVENTING RULES
26th Edition effective 1st January 2023

Latest update: 13 December 2022

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Contents
PREAMBLE...............................................................................................9

THE FEI CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THE WELFARE OF THE HORSE .................. 10
EVENTING VISION STATEMENT................................................................... 12
Chapter 1

GENERAL ............................................................................... 13

500 Introduction

13500.1 Definition

13

500.2. Responsibility

13

Chapter 2

STRUCTURE OF COMPETITIONS ............................................. 14

501 Competitions and Series

14

501.1

International (CIs)

14

501.2

Official International (CIOs)

14

501.3

Championships (CHs)14

501.4 Games15

501.5 FEI Eventing Series

16

502 Formats and Levels

16502.1 Formats

16502.2 Levels of difficulty

16

503 Categories

17503.1 Pony, Junior, Young Rider and U25 Competitions

17503.2 Age of Athletes

17503.3 Young Horses Competitions

17503.4 Age of Horses

18

503.5 Ponies

18504 Participation Restrictions

18504.1 Number of Horses per Athlete

18504.2 Other Participation Restrictions

19

Chapter 3

ADMINISTRATION OF COMPETITIONS .................................. 20

505 Expenses, Entry Fees, Prize Money, Responsibility

20505.1 CIs and CIOs

20

505.2 Championships

20

505.3 Prize Money21

506 Closed Circuit Television

21

507 Schedule and Results

22

507.1 Schedule

22507.2 Results

22

508 Invitations

22508.1 CIs

22508.2 CIOs

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508.3 Championships

22509 Entries

22509.1 CIs and CIOs

22

509.2 Championships

23509.3 Certificate of Capability

23

Chapter 4

OFFICIALS ............................................................................. 24

510 Categories of Officials

24

510.1 Judges

24

510.2 Technical Delegates

24510.3 Course Designers

24

510.4 Stewards

24

511 Requirements for Officials Transfer

24511. 1 Eventing Stewards specifics

24

512

25

Requirements for Maintenance of Status

513 Appointment of Officials

25

513.1 CCI 1*-Intro (Unified Level)25

513.2 Short Format (CCIs-S and CCIOs-S)

26

513.3 Long Format (CCIs-L and CCIOs-L)

27

513.4 Ground Jury President Appointment - Additional Requirements

27

513.5 Championships & Games28

513.6 Veterinarians (please refer to Veterinary Regulations)29

513.7 Stewards

29

513.8 Appointment Additional Requirements and Restrictions

29

513.9 1, 2 & 3 star Competitions with Several Sections of the Same Level30

513.10 Conflict of Interest

31

514 Officials Remunerations

31

515 Duties of Officials

31515.1 Jurisdiction of Officials

31515.2 Ground Jury

31

515.3 Technical Delegate

32515.4 Course Designer

33515.5 Veterinary Delegate/Commission (refer to Veterinary Regulations)34

515.6 Stewards (Stewarding Team)

34

Chapter 5

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

FOR PARTICIPATION .............. 35

516 Principles

35

517 Minimum Eligibility Requirement (MER)35

518 Minimum Eligibility Requirement Validity period

35

518.1

Championships

35

518.2

CIs & CIOs:

35

518.3 CCI4*-S/L and CCI5*-L additional requirements

36

519 Athletes Categories

36

520 Minimum Eligibility Requirements for CIs and CIOs

36
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521 Minimum Eligibility Requirements for Championships & Games38

522 Reverse Qualification

38

522.1

Reverse Qualification – Horse

38

522.2

Reverse Qualification - Athlete

39

Chapter 6

ATHLETES AND HORSES WELFARE ......................................... 40523 Athletes Welfare

40

523.1 Medical Information

40

523.2 Medical Fitness40

523.3 Examination After a Fall

40

523.4 Concussion

41

524 Horses Welfare

41

524.1 Veterinary Examination on Arrival

41

524.2 Horse Inspections

41

524.3 Horse Welfare During the Competition

42524.4 Appeal

42524.5 Equine Anti-doping and Controlled Medication Testing42

525 Dangerous Riding

43525.1 Definition

43525.2 Warnings and Penalties

43525.3 Elimination Before Cross Country

44

526 Abuse of Horse

44526.1 Definition

44526.2 Warnings and Penalties

44526.3 Use of the Whip

44526.4 Blood on Horses

45

527 Eventing Recorded Warning, Yellow Warning Cards & Suspension

Chapter 7

45

GENERAL COMPETITION RULES ............................................. 47

528 Classification

47

528.1 Individual Classification

47

528.2 Team Classification

47

528.3 Disqualification

48

529 Declaration of Starters

48

530 Substitutions

48

530.1 CIs

48

530.2 CIOs and Championships

48

531 Draw

49531.1 Approval of Method of Draw

49

531.2 CIs

49

531.3 CIOs and Championships

49

532 Allocation of Starting Positions (CIOs and Championships)

49

532.1 Team Members Positions

49

532.2 Individuals Positions

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533 Starting Order50

533.1 CCI-L and CCI-S with order of tests Dressage-Cross Country – Jumping

50

533.2 CCI-S with order of tests Dressage-Jumping-Cross Country

50

533.3 Athletes with multiple rides

50

534 Timetable

51

534.1 Dressage Test

51

534.2 Cross-Country Test

51

534.3 Jumping Test

51

535 Exercising and Warming Up

51

535.1 Identification Number

51

535.2 Restrictions on Schooling Horses

51535.3 Exercise Areas

51

535.4 Practice Areas

52

535.5 Warm Up Areas

52

535.6 Dressage Familiarization

52

535.7 Stewarding

53

536 Access to Courses and Arenas

53536.1 Dressage Arena

53

536.2 Cross Country Course

53536.3 Jumping Course

53537 Interruptions and Modifications

53

537.1 Interruptions

53

537.2 Modifications

54

538 Dress

54538.1 General

54538.2 Dressage Test

55

538.3 Cross-Country Test

55

538.4 Jumping Test

55

538.5 Inspection of Dress

56

539 Saddlery / Dress56

539.1 Training and Exercising56539.2 Dressage Test

56

539.3 Cross Country and Jumping Tests

57

539.4 Inspection of Saddlery

58

540 Unauthorised Assistance58

540.1 Exceptions

59

540.2 Receiving Apparatus / Cameras

59

541 Advertising and Publicity on Athletes and Horses

59

541.1 Identification of a Non-Sponsor Manufacturer

59541.2 Identification of a Sponsor

59541.3 Use at FEI Championships

60

541.4 Organising Committee Sponsor

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541.5 Athlete’s National Identification

60

541.6 Athlete’s Name

60

541.7 National Federation Logo

61

541.8 Advertising in Field of Play

61

541.9

61

Definition of competition area

541.10 (as per General Regulations 135.8)

Chapter 8

61

DRESSAGE TEST .................................................................... 62

542 FEI Dressage Rules

62

543 Administration

62

543.1 Type and level of Test

62

543.2 Number of Tests to be judged by day

62543.3 Judges Positions

62

544 Scoring

62

544.1 Marking

62544.2 Calculation of Scores

63

Chapter 9

CROSS COUNTRY TEST........................................................... 64

545 Rules Governing the Cross Country Test

64545.1 Starting

64545.2 Optimum Time and Timing

64545.3 Error of Course

64545.4 Pace and Dismounting

65

545.5 Overtaking

65545.6 Athlete in Difficulty

65545.7 Stopping Athletes

65

545.8 Leaving the Course After Elimination

65

546 Courses

66

546.1 Marking

66546.2 Distances and Speeds

66546.3 Finishing Lines

66

546.4 Course Plans

66

547 Obstacles

66

547.1 Definition

66547.2 Type of Obstacles

66

547.3 Dimensions

67

547.4 Measurement

68547.5 Obstacles with Elements and/or Options

68

547.6 Number of Jumping Efforts

69

548 Scoring69

548.1 Faults at Obstacles

69

548.2 Time Faults

70548.3 Additional Reasons for Elimination

70

549 Definition of Faults

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549.1 Refusal

71549.2 Run-out - missing a flag

71549.3 Circle

71

549.4 Representing After a Disobedience72

549.5 Fall

72

Chapter 10

JUMPING TEST....................................................................... 73

550 FEI Jumping Rules

73

551 Object 73
552 Course and Obstacles

73

552.1 Type of Obstacles

73

553 Scoring

73

553.1 Faults at Obstacles

73

553.2 Time Faults

74

Annexes.............................................................................................. 75

Annex A

Dressage – Annexes .............................................................. 76

1 Permitted Bits for the Dressage Test

76

1.1 Action of Bits

76

1.2 Material:76

1.3 Permitted Snaffles (see diagrams)

76

1.4 Illegal Bits

77

1.5 Snaffles

77

1.6 Double Bridle

79

2 Permitted Bridles for the Dressage Test

81

3 Dressage Tests for Eventing82

Annex B

Cross Country - Annexes ....................................................... 82

1 Cross Country Obstacles Maximum Dimensions82

2 Distances - Speeds - Jumping Efforts

82

3 Diagram of Cross Country Obstacles and Faults

83

Annex C

Jumping - Annexes ................................................................ 84

1 Obstacles Maximum Dimensions - Distances - Speeds - Jumping Efforts

84

Annex D

Medical Services .................................................................... 85

Annex E

Organising Requirements for Eventing 5 star Level Events ... 90

Annex F

Athlete Representative .......................................................... 92

1 Appointment of Athlete Representative

92

2 Athletes Briefing

92

Annex G

FEI Badges for Honour .......................................................... 93

Annex H

Rules for Eventing Pony Rider & Events ................................ 94

1 International Pony Events and Qualification

94

2 Pony Measurement94

3 Saddlery

94
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4 Dressage Test

94

5 Cross-country Test95

Annex I

Indoor / Arena Cross Country Rules ...................................... 96

1 Rules for National and International competitions96

2 Prizemoney & expenses

96

3 The FEI Eventing Rules for Horse Welfare / Risk management96

4 Promotion of Eventing as Discipline

97

GLOSSARY.............................................................................................. 98

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PREAMBLE
These Eventing Rules are effective as of 1 January 2021.
The Eventing Rules will be substantively reviewed every four (4) years unless urgent
clarifications or modifications are required for risk management purposes.
As of this date, all other texts of the Eventing Rules or amendments to them dated prior to thisdate are superseded.
Although these Eventing Rules set out the detailed rules of the FEI for international Eventing
Competitions, they must be read in conjunction with any other FEI Rules and Regulations,
including but not limited to:
FEI Statutes
FEI General Regulations
FEI Dressage Rules
FEI Jumping Rules
FEI Veterinary Regulations
FEI Eventing Memorandum
FEI Cross Country Guide for Officials
FEI Eventing Guidelines on Use of Tack, Equipment and Dress
EADCMR (Equine Anti-Doping And Controlled Medication Regulations)
ADRHA (Anti-Doping Rules for Human Athletes)
The FEI Jumping and Dressage Rules apply for the Eventing Jumping and Dressage Tests except
where otherwise provided in these Eventing Rules. Any modification introduced to the FEI
Jumping and Dressage Rules during the year will be evaluated for application in Eventing from
1st January the following year.
Every eventuality cannot be provided for in these Eventing Rules. In any unforeseen or
exceptional circumstances, it is the duty of the appropriate person or body to make a decision
in a sporting spirit, by approaching as near as possible the intention of the Eventing Rules andof the General Regulations. Should there remain any omissions in the Eventing Rules, suchomission shall be interpreted in a manner compatible to the fullest extent with the otherprovisions of these Eventing Rules, other rules and regulations of the FEI, and sporting spirit.
Terms with a capitalized first letter are defined in the Glossary of the Eventing Rules, in the
General Regulations, in the Statutes or in other Rules of the FEI.

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THE FEI CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THE WELFARE OF THE
HORSEThe FEI requires all those involved in international equestrian sport to adhere to the FEI Code of
Conduct and to acknowledge and accept that at all times the welfare of the Horse must be
paramount. Welfare of the Horse must never be subordinated to competitive or commercial
influences. The following points must be particularly adhered to:
1. General Welfare:a) Good Horse management
Stabling and feeding must be compatible with the best Horse management practices. Clean
and good quality forage, feed and water must always be available.
b) Training methods
Horses must only undergo training that matches their physical capabilities and level ofmaturity for their respective disciplines. They must not be subjected to methods which are
abusive or cause fear.
c) Farriery and tack
Foot care and shoeing must be of a high standard. Tack must be designed and fitted to avoid
the risk of pain or injury.
d) Transport
During transportation, Horses must be fully protected against injuries and other healthrisks. Vehicles must be safe, well ventilated, maintained to a high standard, disinfected
regularly and driven by competent personnel. Competent handlers must always be available
to manage the Horses.
e) Transit
All journeys must be planned carefully, and Horses allowed regular rest periods with accessto food and water in line with current FEI guidelines.
2. Fitness to compete:a) Fitness and competence
Participation in Competition must be restricted to fit Horses and Athletes of provencompetence. Horses must be allowed suitable rest period between training and Competitions;additionally rest periods should be allowed following travelling.
b) Health status
No Horse deemed unfit to compete may compete or continue to compete; veterinary advice
must be sought whenever there is any doubt.
c) Doping and Medication
Any action or intent of doping and illicit use of medication constitutes a serious welfare issue
and will not be tolerated. After any veterinary treatment, sufficient time must be allowed forfull recovery before Competition.
d) Surgical procedures
Any surgical procedures that threaten a competing Horse’s welfare or the safety of otherHorses and/or Athletes must not be allowed.
e) Pregnant/recently foaled mares
Mares must not compete after their fourth month of pregnancy or with foal at foot.
f) Misuse of aids
Abuse of a Horse using natural riding aids or artificial aids (e.g. whips, spurs, etc.) will not betolerated.
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3. Events must not prejudice Horse welfare:a) Competition areas
Horses must be trained and compete on suitable and safe surfaces. All obstacles andCompetition conditions must be designed with the safety of the Horse in mind.
b) Ground surfaces
All ground surfaces on which Horses walk, train or compete must be designed and maintained
to reduce factors that could lead to injuries.
c) Extreme weather
Competitions must not take place in extreme weather conditions that may compromise
welfare or safety of the Horse. Provision must be made for cooling conditions and equipmentfor Horses after competing.
d) Stabling at Events
Stables must be safe, hygienic, comfortable, well ventilated and of sufficient size for the typeand disposition of the Horse. Washing-down areas and water must always be available.
4. Humane treatment of Horses:a) Veterinary treatment
Veterinary expertise must always be available at an Event. If a Horse is injured or exhausted
during a Competition, the Athlete must stop competing and a veterinary evaluation must be
performed.
b) Referral centres
Wherever necessary, the Horse should be collected by ambulance and transported to thenearest relevant treatment centre for further assessment and therapy. Injured Horses mustbe given full supportive treatment before being transported.
c) Competition injuries
The incidence of injuries sustained in Competition should be monitored. Ground surface
conditions, frequency of Competitions and any other risk factors should be examined carefully
to indicate ways to minimise injuries.
d) Euthanasia
If injuries are sufficiently severe a Horse may need to be euthanized by a veterinarian as soon
as possible on humane grounds, with the sole aim of minimising suffering.
e) Retirement
Horses must be treated sympathetically and humanely when they retire from Competition.
5. Education:
The FEI urges all those involved in equestrian sport to attain the highest possible levels of
education in areas of expertise relevant to the care and management of the Competition
Horse.
This Code of Conduct for the Welfare of the Horse may be modified from time to time andthe views of all are welcomed. Particular attention will be paid to new research findings andthe FEI encourages further funding and support for welfare studies.

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EVENTING VISION STATEMENT
Eventing constitutes the most complete combined equestrian Competition, demanding of theAthlete considerable experience in all branches of equitation and a precise knowledge of their
Horse’s ability, and of the Horse a degree of general competence, resulting from intelligent andprogressive training.
The Cross Country Test constitutes the most exciting and challenging all-round test of riding
ability and horsemanship where correct principles of training and riding are rewarded. This test
focuses on the ability of Athletes and Horses to adapt to different and variable conditions of theCompetition (weather, terrain, obstacles, footing, etc.) showing jumping skills, harmony, mutual
confidence, and in general “good pictures”.
This test requires by all involved special awareness and acceptance of a certain level of risk
inherent to the particular challenging and exciting nature of the test.
Every effort must be made to ensure that, at each level, responsible Athletes are participatingwith progressively trained Horses in order not to be exposed to a higher risk than which is strictly
inherent to the nature and level of the Competition.

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CHAPTER 1 GENERAL

Chapter 1

GENERAL500

Introduction

500.1

Definition

An Eventing Competition consists of three distinct tests during which an Athlete rides the same
Horse throughout, namely: Dressage, Cross Country and Jumping.

500.2.

Responsibility

500.2.1.

Athletes

An Athlete is ultimately responsible for knowing these Eventing Rules and complying with them.
The appointment of a Steward or Official, whether or not provided for in these Eventing Rules,
does not absolve the Athlete from such responsibility.

500.2.2.

National Federations

National Federations are responsible for selecting and entering eligible Athletes and Horses for
all international Competitions taking responsibility for their fitness and competence to compete.

500.2.3.

National Safety Officers

All National Federations organising international Eventing Events must appoint an active National
Safety Officer (NSO) to liaise with the FEI with regards to all matters directly relating to Eventing
Risk Management, including annual data reporting and attendance of the yearly Risk
Management Seminar.

500.2.4.

Registration

All Athletes and Horses participating in international Competitions must be annually registeredwith the FEI.

500.2.5.

Horses Passport and Microchips

Please refer to General Regulations (GRs), art 137.

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Chapter 2

STRUCTURE OF COMPETITIONS

501

Competitions and Series

501.1

International (CIs)

Competitions with an individual classification. Location, date and level of CIs must be approvedby the FEI. Special requirements may apply for 4&5 star level Competitions at new venues.

501.2

Official International (CIOs)

Competitions with an official team and individual classification. Each member of a team willautomatically be considered for the individual classification. Teams will always be composed ofAthletes from the same country.
Location, date, level and qualifications of CIOs must be approved by the FEI and Eventing
Committee. Each National Federation may only organize one Senior CIOs in any calendar year.

501.2.1

Nations Cup

The Nations' Cup (also referred as "NC") is the official international team Competition. Its object
is to compare the merit of Athletes and Horses from different NFs and may only be organised on
the occasion of a CIO.
“At least three NFs must take part in this Competition for it to be recognised as an FEI Nations
Cup™.
If less than five NFs have entered teams for a CCIO, the invitation may be extended to include
two teams per NF (including the host team). Before the start of the Event, at the latest at thedraw of nations starting order, each NF with two teams must decide which team competes for
FEI Nations Cup™ points.”

501.3

Championships (CHs)Competitions with an official team and individual classification. Each member of a team willautomatically be considered for the individual classification. Teams will always be composed ofAthletes from the same country.
Geographical representation, age group of Athletes and Horses, location, date and level aredecided by the Board.
In exceptional cases teams at a Continental Championships may be regional and if so theterritorial scope must have been previously approved by the Eventing Committee.
Pony, Junior and Young Rider Championships must be organised during the long school holidays.
Junior & YR Championships will preferably be organised jointly.
“All Championships must be organised in the long format at all levels. (Exceptions can beconsidered by the Eventing Committee).”501.3.1

Minimum Participation

Continental Championships can only be held if at least three National Federations and/or
Regional Teams are represented at the first Horse Inspection.
Outside Europe Continental Championships for Young Riders and Juniors may be held with any
number of Regional Teams from at least two National Federations.

501.3.2

Individuals in Addition to Teams

At all Championships and Games, the host country will be limited to the same number of Athletesand Horses as the maximum number permitted for the foreign countries.
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CHAPTER 2 STRUCTURE OF COMPETITIONSAt least 3 nations must pass the Horse inspection for this event to be recognised as an FEIChampionship (minimum 9 athletes). 90 athletes in the Championship event is the maximum.
The number of individual Athletes authorised to take part in addition to each team is:a) Seven or more teams entered - two individuals per countryb) Five or six teams entered - three individuals per country.
c) Four or less teams entered - four individuals per country.
National Federations will be advised by the Organising Committee at the closing of nominatedentries.

501.3.3

Levels of difficulty

The level of difficulty of Championships will be as follows:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)

Ponies - CCIP2*-L
Young Horses (six year) - CCI2*-L
Young Horses (seven year) - CCI3*-L
Junior - CCI2*-L
Young Riders - CCI3*-L
Continental/Regional Championships and Games will be decided by the Eventing
Committee after consultation with the relevant National Federationsg) World Championships - please refer to Art. 501.3.4

501.3.4

World Individual and Team Championships

The World Championships are for Seniors.
World Championships can only be held if at least six National Federations are represented.
If the World Championships are conducted separately, the number of Athletes will be inaccordance with art. 501.3.2 for Championships.
Participation in World Championships when combined with other disciplines:a)Maximum 5 Athletes to take part from one nation.

b)

Maximum of 2 individuals for Nations not represented by a team.

c)

A Team will consist of 3 or 4 Athletes.

Technical Level of World Championships:
a)
b)
c)

5 star level Dressage and Jumping Test,
Cross-Country Test World CH/Olympic Games level technicality (10min 38-42 efforts)
World CH/Olympic Games to count as 5 star level MER (

501.4

Games

501.4.1

Regional and Continental Games

Eventing may be organised at Regional or Continental Multi sport games (e.g. Pan American,
Asian, South American, South East Asian, etc.) with an official team and individual classification.
These games are organised by NOC confederations, responsible for general regulations with the
exception of the technical aspects. The age group, format and level must approved by the FEI
Eventing Committee.

501.4.2

Olympic Games

Olympic Games are organised by the International Olympic Committee in accordance with the
FEI Special Regulations for Olympic Games and current Eventing Rules.
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501.5

FEI Eventing Series

FEI Eventing Series can be established further to approval by the Board. (e.g. FEI Eventing World
Cup, FEI Eventing Nations Cup, etc.)
For all Series separate Rules for qualification and participation must be approved by the Board.

502

Formats and Levels

Competitions are also defined by their format and level.

502.1

Formats

502.1.1

Definition

Formats define some of the technical aspects of the Competition (duration of the Competition,
intensity of the Cross Country Test, order of tests, etc.)

502.1.2

Long Format Competition (CCIs-L)

A Long Format Competition may take place over three or more days. The Dressage Test will be
spread over one or more consecutive days, depending on the number of competitors, directly
followed on the next day by the Cross Country Test that will be directly followed on the next day
by the Jumping Test. When multiple Competitions are running simultaneously a gap day between
the Dressage Test and the next Test is permitted, with the approval of the FEI, in order toaccommodate the timetable
In the Long Format Competitions the Cross Country course will be of such a length that theHorse is required to be supremely fit and stamina will be required for success.
The Cross Country Test will always take place before the Jumping Test.

502.1.3

Short Format Competition (CCIs-S)

A Short Format Competition may take place over one or more days. The Dressage Test will
always take place first and will be followed on the same or following days by the Jumping andCross Country Test. When multiple Competitions are running simultaneously a gap day between
the Dressage Test and the next Test is permitted, with the approval of the FEI, in order toaccommodate the timetable
In the Short Format Competition the level of difficulty of the Cross Country course is similar to
the Long Format according to the star system, but the course is shorter and the intensity ofefforts will be higher.
The Cross Country Test will preferably take place after the Jumping Test.

502.1.4 Unified format Competition (CC1*-Intro)
CCI1*-Intro may take place as a Short or Long format as to the order of tests and Horse
Inspection requirements.

502.2

Levels of difficulty

The levels indicate the degree of difficulty of the Competition and are defined by a progressive
star system ranging from the lower level one star to the higher 5 star.
The Five star level Competitions require the maximum level of training and experience from bothAthlete and Horse.

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503

Categories

503.1

Pony, Junior, Young Rider and U25 Competitions

Pony, Junior, Young Riders and U25 Competitions may be organised according to the age groupof the Athletes.

503.1.1

Pony Competitions

An Athlete may compete as a Pony Rider from the beginning of the calendar year in which the
Athlete reaches the age of 12 until the end of the year in which the Athlete reaches the age of16.
A Pony Rider may compete in Eventing Competitions not limited to Ponies if appropriately
qualified without losing their status as a Pony Rider.

503.1.2

Junior Competitions

An Athlete may compete as a Junior from the beginning of the calendar year in which the Athlete
reaches the age of 14 until the end of the calendar year in which the Athlete reaches the age of18.

503.1.3

Young Rider Competitions

An Athlete may compete as a Young Rider from the beginning of the calendar year in which the
Athlete reaches the age of 16 until the end of the calendar year in which the Athlete reaches theage of 21.

503.1.4

U25 Competitions

An Athlete may compete in the U25 category from the beginning of the calendar year in which
the Athlete reach the age of sixteen (16) until the end of the calendar year in which the Athlete
reach the age of twenty five (25).

503.2

Age of Athletes

An Athlete is considered a Senior from the beginning of the calendar year in which the Athlete
reaches the age of 18.
Championships and Games are limited to senior Athletes unless specifically organised for Juniors,
Young Riders or Pony Riders.
International Competitions are limited to Senior Athletes unless specifically organised for Junior,Young Riders or Pony Riders with the following exceptions:a) With the express permission of their National Federation, an Athlete may compete in athree star Competition from the beginning of the calendar year in which the Athlete
reaches the age of 16.
b) With the express permission of their National Federation, an Athlete may compete in a
two star level Competition from the beginning of the calendar year in which the Athlete
reaches the age of 14.
c) With the express permission of their National Federation, an Athlete may compete in a
one star level Competition from the beginning of the calendar year in which the Athlete
reaches the age of 12.

503.3

Young Horses Competitions

Young Horses Competition may be organised according to the age of Horses for six and sevenyear old Horses.
Such Competitions may only take place at CCI2* & 3*- Long or Short.

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503.4

Age of Horses

The following minimum age of Horses will apply for all Competitions.
a)
b)
c)
d)

503.5

CCI1* Level Competitions: a Horse may compete in 1* Competitions from the
beginning of the calendar year in which the Horse reaches the age of five
CCI2*/3* level Competitions: a Horse may compete in 2*, 3* Competitions from the
beginning of the calendar year in which the Horse reaches the age of six.
CCI4*level Competitions: a Horse may compete in Competitions of four star level fromthe beginning of the calendar year in which the Horse reaches the age of seven.
CCI5*level Competitions and Four star Level Championships: a Horse may compete inCompetitions of five star level or four star Championship from the beginning of thecalendar year in which the Horse reaches the age of eight.

PoniesExcept for Competitions limited to Ponies (CCIPs), all international Eventing Competitions areopen to Horses and Ponies, provided the Ponies and their Athletes meet all relevant
qualifications.

503.5.1

Definition

For the definition of a Pony and the Pony measuring protocol, refer to Veterinary Regulations.

503.5.2

Age of Pony

A Pony may compete in CCIP1* Pony Competitions from the beginning of the calendar year inwhich the Pony reaches the age of five and in CCIP2* from the beginning of the Calendar year
in which reaches the age of six.

504

Participation Restrictions

504.1

Number of Horses per Athlete

504.1.1

Championships and GamesAn Athlete may only ride one Horse.

504.1.2

CIOs included in the FEI Eventing Nations Cup Series

An Athlete may ride only one Horse as a member of a team and may ride in only one team.
The Team competition must be included in the Dressage and Cross country starting lists as a
block. Individual athletes will be included as a separate block preferably before the Team block
or after according to the OC decision. This information will be included in the schedule504.1.3

CIs

There is no limitation to the number of Horses an Athlete may ride in an Individual Competition,with the following exceptions:a) The Organising Committee may impose a balloting procedure, in its absolute discretion,
whether for time-tabling or any other reason. Such a procedure must be published in
the schedule of the Competition.
b) If a Competition has more entries than it can accommodate, no Athlete may ride morethan two Horses (or one Horse if so decided by the Organising Committee).
National Federations are anyway responsible, in entering Athletes in international Competitions,to ensure that no Athlete rides more Horses than their abilities in any one day of Cross Country.

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504.2

Other Participation Restrictions

504.2.1

One and Two star Level Competitions

A Horse that has obtained a Minimum Eligibility Requirement at W-CH/OG/5*-L level Competitionin the current or preceding year may not be entered in a CCI1* or CCI2* Long or Short
Competition unless the Athlete is non-categorised.

504.2.2

Championships

Athletes and Horses may only take part in either a Pony, Junior, Young Rider or SeniorChampionship in any calendar year. This provision does not apply to Championships for Young
Horses.

504.2.3

Junior Championships

Junior Championships are open to all Horses except those which have obtained a MER in CCI5*L Competition or at the Olympic Games or W-CH during the preceding or current year.
Once an Athlete has taken part in an Eventing Championship for Seniors or in Eventing at a
Regional or Olympic Games, the Athlete can no longer go back to an Eventing JuniorChampionship.

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Chapter 3

ADMINISTRATION OF COMPETITIONS

505

Expenses, Entry Fees, Prize Money, Responsibility

505.1

CIs and CIOs

The entry fee and expenses to be offered is at the discretion of the Organising Committee.
All Athletes from the host country, including foreign Athletes resident in the host country, must
be offered the same allowances.
All other foreign Athletes must be offered the same allowances that may be different from theone offered to national or resident foreign Athletes.

505.2

Championships

505.2.1

Continental Championships

The Organising Committee is responsible for organising and covering the expenses forquarantine and customs duties (if applicable) including agent and veterinary fees for enteringand leaving the border of the organising country and/or the show grounds.
The Organising Committee has then the option to:a) Request a reasonable entry fee for Individuals and/or Teams and additionally provide
the following from the day before the first Horse Inspection until the day after theJumping Test:a. living expenses for Athletes, Grooms, Chef d’Equipes and Team Veterinarian(accommodation, food and local transportation). If accommodation is not offered
for free, then suitable accommodation should be arranged or recommended atreasonable prices and must be quoted in the Schedule.
b. stabling, bedding and fodder for the Horsesb) Waive the entry fee and not meet the additional expenses. In this case, the Organising
Committee is not obliged to provide neither living expenses nor stabling and fodder for
the Horses.
For Junior, Young Rider, and Senior Championships an entry fee may be charged only if prizemoney is awarded.
In case the Continental Championships is held as part of a multidisciplinary Championship, Article
100.1 of the FEI General Regulations applies.

505.2.2

World Championships

The entry fee and expenses to be offered for World Championships will be according to FEI
agreement with the Organising Committee.

505.2.3

Responsibility

Chefs d’Equipe are responsible to be present and represent their athletes at all Official Chefd’Equipe meetings.
The Chefs d’Equipe are responsible for the behaviour of their teams and/or individuals
throughout the Event. They and their National Federation are responsible for any damages that
occur. If the Athletes are not lodged in private homes, the Chefs d’Equipe must stay with theirteams and/or individuals.
The Ground Jury has the authority to assess any costs for damages. According to the FEI legal
system, the Ground Jury may impose a fine and has the right to disqualify the team and/or
individuals with unacceptable behaviour at any stage throughout the Event.

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505.3

Prize Money505.3.1

Distribution

The total amount of prize-money published for each Competition in the schedule must be
distributed as per the breakdown shown for each Competition in the schedule.
Organising Committees must state the details of the distribution of prizemoney in the Eventschedule. Organising Committees may include two prizemoney distribution options in theschedule to enable the amount and number of prizes to be adjusted to the definite number ofstarters.
The minimum number of prizes offered for each Competition must be allocated on the basis of
one prize for every commenced four Athletes (Dressage starters), with a minimum of five prizes.
If less than five Athletes complete the Competition, the minimum number of prizes to be
distributed shall be amended to equal the number of Athletes completing.
The value of the first prize for individuals, either in cash or in kind easily convertible into cash,
may never exceed one third of the total value of the prize money and prizes convertible into
cash offered for the Competition. Organising Committees have the possibility to adjust the prizemoney according to the number of starters received by the definite entries date (at the latest 4
days before the 1st horse inspection)

505.3.2

Competitions with several Sections

Prize Money must be the same for each section and must be specified in the Schedule.

505.3.3

Pony Competitions

Prize money is not allowed at Pony Competitions.

505.3.4

Prize-giving

Prize winners must take part in the prize giving ceremony and should do so with the placed
Horses (however if Cross Country takes place as last test, horses are not required to take part).
The Organising Committee must officially inform competitors of the prize giving protocol and thenumber of prize winners required to take part in the ceremony.
If a prize winner fails to take part at the prize giving ceremony, without plausible excuse andnotification to the Organising Committee, the Ground Jury, at its discretion, may decide to allow
the Organising Committee to withhold the Athlete’s prize.

506

Closed Circuit Television

The provision of closed circuit television of the Cross Country Test in the Athlete enclosure close
to the start and at the Control Centre for the use of the Ground Jury and Cross Country Controller
is mandatory for all Five Star level Competitions (CCI5*-L star) and four and five star level
Championships (CH 4&5 star).

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507

Schedule and Results

507.1

Schedule

For all Competitions the schedule of the Competition drafted in the form prescribed by the FEI
must be sent to the FEI for approval at the latest:a) Four weeks before the Competition for CCI1*-Intro, CCI2* & 3* Long or Short levelb) Ten weeks before the Competition for CCI4* Long or short, CCI5* Long, CCIOs and CH
all levels.
Failure to respect the above deadlines will be dealt according to the General Regulations
provisions.
No Schedule can be approved after the closing date of the entries.

507.2

Results

Full result of the Competitions must be forwarded to the FEI by the Organising Committee
preferably immediately at the end of the Event and up to a maximum of two days after the Eventis finished according to the electronic format described by FEI.
Failure to respect the above deadline will be dealt according to the General Regulations
provisions.

508

Invitations

All invitations must be sent to National Federations and not to individual Athletes.

508.1

CIs

The National Federations to be invited, and the number of Athletes and Horses per country, areat the discretion of the Organising Committee.
One groom per Athlete must be invited.

508.2

CIOs

At least five foreign countries must be invited. The number of Athletes from the host country isunlimited.
The Organising Committee may only restrict the number of nations to be invited with theagreement of the Secretary General and the Eventing Committee.
One groom per Athlete and one Official per country must be invited.

508.3

Championships

Championships are open to all eligible Athletes and Teams. Invitations must be sent to all eligible
National Federations.
One groom per Athlete and two Officials per country must be invited.

509

Entries509.1

CIs and CIOs

Entries must be made by the National Federations according to the conditions published by theOrganising Committee in the approved schedule of the Competition.
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509.1.1

Definite Entries

Definite Entries must be made at the latest four (4) days preceding the beginning of the Event.
These represent the final selection of Athletes and Horses that may participate in the Event.
Substitutions of Athletes and/or Horses may be only made in accordance to these rules.

509.2

Championships

Entries for FEI Championships and FEI World Equestrian Games must be made in accordancewith the FEI General Regulations art. 116.2.
Entries must be made by the National Federations in two phases as follows.
The exact dates by which entries must be received will be published in the approved schedule of
the Competition.

509.2.1

Nominated Entries

At latest four weeks before the Competition each National Federation, that has made an entry
in principle, including the host National Federation:a) May enter through the FEI Online Entry System, up to three times the number of Horses
and Athletes that are entitled to start. Within this limit, there is no restriction on thenumber of Horses that may be entered for each Athlete.
b) Must include the registration number for all nominated Athletes and the Horses
registration and passport number if not entered through the FEI online entry system.

509.2.2

Definite Entries

At the latest four days before the first Horse Inspection of the Competition the definite entries
must be validated through the FEI Online Entry System.
Each National Federation must choose from its list of nominated entries and confirm up to the
maximum of its entitlement of starters.
These are the Athletes and Horses that will travel to the Competition.
After the definite entries have been sent in, substitutions of Athletes and/or Horses from the listof nominated entries may only be made with the express permission of the Organising
Committee, but never less than two hours preceding the first Horse Inspection.

509.3

Certificate of Capability

For all Championships and Games, National Federations must download their Certificate of
Capability through the FEI Online Entry System, and send a signed version to the FEI declaringthat their Athlete and Horse have fulfilled their national requirements and reached FEI
requirements by the date of the nominated entries or a different date set by the FEI.

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Chapter 4

OFFICIALS

Code of Conduct for Officials
All FEI Officials are bound by the FEI Code of Conduct (refer to General Regulations Annex H).

510

Categories of Officials

510.1

JudgesInternational Judges are divided into four categories:a) Level 1 Judgesb) Level 2 Judgesc) Level 3 Judgesd) Level 4 Judges

510.2

Technical DelegatesInternational Technical Delegates are divided into four categories:
a)
b)
c)
d)

Level 1 Technical Delegates
Level 2 Technical Delegates
Level 3 Technical Delegates
Level 4 Technical Delegates

510.3

Course Designers

International Course Designers are divided into four categories:
a)
b)
c)
d)

Level 1 Course Designers
Level 2 Course Designers
Level 3 Course Designers
Level 4 Course Designers

510.4

Stewards

Stewards are divided into four Levels:
a)
b)
c)
d)

Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4511

Requirements for Officials Transfer

The Eventing Committee will review the Eventing Officials Education System on a yearly basis
to ensure the best practice standards. All updates will be published on the FEI website in the
beginning of each calendar year.
Transfer requests must be clearly documented by the National Federation responsible inaccordance with the published requirements. .

511. 1

Eventing Stewards specifics

All FEI listed Judges and Technical Delegates will automatically be listed as FEI Stewards.

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512

Requirements for Maintenance of Status

Note: The Eventing Education System documents provide details on the requirements on themaintenance of FEI Officials status.
Officials not fulfilling the Eventing Official Education system requirements will be transferreddown or dropped from the Eventing Officials list.

513

Appointment of Officials

Officials will be appointed by the FEI or by the Organising Committee according to the different
types and level of Competitions and in accordance with the following tables.
*Note: National Officials can only be appointed for CCI1*, 2*and 3* if specifically mentioned in
the tables below until 31.12.2023. If National Officials are appointed, these must be from the
Host country (except for Assistant Technical Delegate, Assistant Course Designer & AssistantSteward providing they have insurance coverage) unless directly appointed by the FEI for the
purpose of an Educational Program.
Note:
For events with several competitions/sections, Organising Committees can offer
alternative composition of Officials to the requirements listed in the below tables and/or
provisions in Art 513.9 with the objective to reduce costs. Such proposals shall be provided with
the Schedule and approved by FEI HQ.
To ensure that International standards are respected, proposals must comply with the following
minimum requirements:a)

For the overall event, a minimum of one International Official shall be appointed for eachcategory of Officials (Judge, TD and Course Designer) of the level of the highest
competition organised. These Officials will be responsible and will report back to FEI on
the overall event.
*Note: National Officials can still be appointed where specified in the tables below until
31.12.2023

Note: Transition Period: from 01 January 2023 until the 14 December 2023.
Existing Level 3 Eventing Judges, Technical Delegates & Course Designers fulfilling the L4
Transfer-up requirements can officiate as Level 4 Officials.
Such provision does not apply for Championships and Games of any level.

513.1 CCI 1*-Intro (Unified Level)
CCI1*-Intro2 or 3 Judges
Ground Jury

L2, L3 or L4 Judges list (all Judges can be national*/L1 Judges if a FEI TD L2, L3
or L4 is appointed).

Technical
Delegate

L2, L3 or L4 TD list (or national*/L1 TD if one Judge L2, L3 or L4 is appointed)

CourseDesigner

Can be national* CD or from FEI list

Jumping Course
Designer

Jumping CD from National list recommended

Veterinary
Delegate

FEI Official Veterinarian in accordance with the Veterinary Regulations

Veterinary
ServicesManager (VSM)

From FEI list of Level 1 Official Veterinarians
Treating Veterinarian(s), Veterinary Control
Veterinarian(s), as required

Foreign requirements not compulsory

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Chief Steward

From FEI list

Assistant
Steward

Can be national* or from FEI list

*Note: National Officials can still be appointed where specified in the tables until 31.12.2023

513.2

Short Format (CCIs-S and CCIOs-S)

Short format
competition

4 starGround Jury3 star

2 star2 or 3 Judges
L2, L3 or L4 Judges
President GJ – L3 or L4

Technical
Delegate

L3 or L4 TD
Either Foreign TD or
Foreign Member of GJ
compulsory

Assistant
Technical
Delegate

L2, L3 or L4 TD

AUS & NZL

Foreign requirement notcompulsory, however 2
Judges, TD and CD must
L3 or L4

Exceptionalcase only forcost reasons

President GJ- L2, L3 or L4
L2, L3 or L4 TD

From FEI list

Foreign requirement not compulsory

If appointed, TD from FEI list or national*
Technical Delegate

CourseDesigner

L3 or L4 CD

L2, L3 or L4 CD

Jumping Course
Designer

Jumping CD from National
List

Jumping CD from National list recommended

Veterinary
Delegate

FEI Official Veterinarian(s) in accordance with the Veterinary Regulations.

Veterinary
ServicesManager (VSM)

From FEI list of Level 1 Official Veterinarians

Chief Steward

L3 or L4 Eventing Steward

L2, L3 or L4 Eventing Steward

Assistant
StewardFrom FEI list

National* Assistant Stewards or from FEI list

Treating Veterinarian(s), Veterinary
Veterinarian(s), as required

Control

National* CD or from
FEI list

Officerand/or

Course*Note: National Officials can still be appointed where specified in the tables until 31.12.2023

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513.3

Long Format (CCIs-L and CCIOs-L)

Long format
competition

5 star

4 starGround Jury3 star3 JudgesL3 or L4 Judges

2 star2 or 3 Judges

L3 or L4 Judges

President GJ – L4

Judges from L2,
L3 or L4 List

National*/L1, or
FEI list Judges
President GJ - L2,
L3 or L4

Foreign member of GJ compulsory

Foreign Official
compulsory(either GJ, TD or
CD)

Technical
Delegate

L4 TD

L2, L3 or L4 TD

Assistant
Technical
Delegate

L2, L3 or L4 TD

Course Designer

L4 CD

L3 or L4 CD

L2, L3 or L4 CD

Jumping Course
Designer

Jumping CD from FEI
3&4 Jumping list

Jumping CD from
National list

Jumping CD from National list
recommended

Veterinary
Delegate

FEI Official Veterinarian(s) in accordance with the Veterinary Regulations.

Veterinary
ServicesManager

From FEI list of

Chief Steward

L4 Eventing
StewardL3 or L4 Eventing
Steward

L2, L3 or L4 Eventing Steward

Assistant
Steward

L2, L3 or L4
Eventing Steward

From FEI list or
National* Eventing
StewardFrom FEI list or National* Eventing
StewardL3 or L4 TD

If appointed, TD from FEI list or
national* Technical Delegate
CD may benational* or from
FEI list

Level 1 Official Veterinarians

Treating Veterinarian(s), Veterinary Control Officer and/ or Course Veterinarian(s),as required*Note: National Officials can still be appointed where specified in the tables until 31.12.2023

513.4
GroundRequirements

Jury

President

Appointment-

Additional

For 4&5 star Competitions the highest FEI Level 3 or 4 Judge must be appointed as President of
the Ground Jury.

513.4.1

CCI5*-LThe Ground Jury and Technical Delegate for 5 star events will be appointed by the Organising
Committee in consultation with the FEI according to requirements set by the Eventing Committee
and published on the FEI Website.
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513.5

Championships & Games

Championships &Games

4 star

W-CH &
Olympic
Games
L4 Judges

3 starL3 or L4 Judges

2 starL3 or L4 Judges

President GJ –L4

Ground Jury

Minimum one Foreign GJ member
Jumping Judge from FEI list is compulsory

Technical
Delegate

L4 TD

Assistant
Technical
Delegate

L2, L3 or L4 TD

Course Designer

L3 or L4 TD

From FEI TD list
Technical Delegate

L4 CD

or

L3 or L4 CD

Jumping Course
Designer

Jumping CD from 3 & 4 FEI
Jumping list

Veterinary
Commission

Foreign Veterinary Delegate and additional Veterinary delegate inaccordance with the Veterinary Regulations

Veterinary
Services Manager(VSM)

From FEI list of Level 1 Official Veterinarian

Chief Steward

L4 Eventing Steward

Assistant Steward

national*

Jumping CD from national list

Treating Veterinarian(s), Veterinary Control Officer and/ or Course
Veterinarian(s), as required
L3 or L4 Eventing Steward
L2, L3 or L4 Eventing Steward*Note: National Officials can still be appointed where specified in the tables until 31.12.2023

513.5.1

Championships and GamesThe Ground Jury, Foreign Technical Delegate will be appointed by the FEI in consultation with
the Organising Committee. All Eventing Officials must be selected from the FEI Level 3 and 4
list. The Veterinary Commission and/or Foreign Veterinary Delegate will be appointed inaccordance with the VRs

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513.6

Veterinarians (please refer to Veterinary Regulations)

For Eventing Nations Cup, the Veterinary Officials required are the following:
Veterinary Officials

Minimum Level

Number

Veterinary Delegate

Level 3 Eventing OV

1Additional Veterinary
Delegates*

If appointed, Level 2
Eventing OV

Veterinary Services
Level 1 OV
1Manager* Please refer to Veterinary Regulations, additional Veterinary Delegates will be compulsory if
more than 400 horses at the event/venue

513.7

Stewards513.7.1

FEI Chief Steward

For each Event a Chief Steward must be chosen from the FEI list of Stewards and appointed by
the Organising Committee to be responsible for all Stewarding matters related to that Event.
The Chief Steward is a key member of the team of Officials working with the Technical Delegate
and Organising Committee.

513.7.2

Assistant Stewards

According to the size (number of overall competitors at the Event) and type of Event, a sufficientnumber of Assistant Stewards must be appointed by the Organising Committee in consultation
with the Chief Steward.
All Assistant Stewards at international Events should preferably hold at least a Level 1 status. If
this is not the case they must have received formal instruction in their specific responsibility
from the Chief Steward.
At CCI 4&5*-L (Long) format international Events, Assistant Stewards to whom important tasks
such as warm-up arenas, boot and bandage control, stable duties are allocated, must hold atleast a Level 2 status.

513.8

Appointment Additional Requirements and Restrictions

513.8.1

Ground Jury

The same combination of members of a Ground Jury may not be appointed for two (2)consecutive years or three (3) consecutive Events at the same venue.
No Judge may serve as a member of a Ground Jury at more than five (5) CCI-L at 4* and 5*
Star level events in any calendar year.

513.8.2

Technical Delegates

A Technical Delegate cannot officiate at the same venue for more than three (3) consecutive
years or four (4) consecutive Events.
A Technical Delegate cannot officiate at more than five Long Format Competitions in any calendar
year.

513.8.3

Number of Technical Delegates per Event

In the case of more than one Competition (international and national) at the same Event:a) One Technical Delegate must be appointed for two Competitions.
b) Two Technical Delegates must be appointed in the case of three or four Competitions.
c) Three Technical Delegates must be appointed in the case of five Competitions or more.
In the case of an Event with 100 or more competitors, at least two Technical Delegates must be
appointed.
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The main Technical Delegate must be selected from the FEI TD list in accordance with therequirements set out in this Article 513, additional Technical Delegates can be appointed fromthe national* list or FEI Technical Delegates list (L1 to L4).
*Note: national TD still allowed until 31.12.2023
Different sections are considered to be the same Competition.
In case of more than one Technical Delegate appointed at the same Event, one overall TechnicalDelegate must be selected. The Technical Delegate will be responsible for coordinating the jobof the Technical Delegates and the reporting to the FEI for the whole Event.

513.8.4

Assistant Technical Delegate

An Assistant Technical Delegate must be appointed by the Organising Committee for all Games,
Championships, Series Finals, CIOs and 4&5 star level CCIs and may be appointed at otherinternational Competitions.
The Assistant Technical Delegate may be selected from the FEI lists or may be a national*
Technical Delegate. *Note: national TD still allowed until 31.12.2023
At Games, Championships, Series Finals and 5 star level Competitions the Assistant TechnicalDelegate must be of a different nationality to the Technical Delegate.

513.8.5

Balance of Experience and Expertise

For C Is at 4&5 star level in special circumstances, the FEI has the right, in a timely manner, toconsult with the Organising Committee and ask for a different balance of experience andexpertise within the team of Officials proposed in the schedule of the Competition.

513.8.6 Course Designers
A Course Designer must not officiate at the same Venue for more than six (6) consecutive years
at CCI4*-S and CCI4*-L including Championships and for more than eight (8) consecutive years
at CCI5*-L. The Course Designer may officiate again after a break of 3 years.
Note: this requirement is included as of 1st January 2023 and will not apply retroactively.

513.9
1, 2 & 3 star Competitions with Several Sections of theSame Level
One, two and three star Competitions can be divided in several sections of the same level andbe treated as a single entity according to specific provisions.
If several sections of Competitions at the same level are organised, the whole Competition willbe treated as a single entity and Officials will be appointed as follows:a)b)

Where there is more than one section of an Event, it is possible to appoint only one
Ground Jury for the Event, consisting of a President and one or two members who will be
responsible for all decisions common to the various sections.
Additional Judges will be appointed to assist in the judging of the Dressage Test, if
necessary to make up the Horse Inspection panels and if required, to help judge theJumping Test. These additional Judges may be taken from the FEI lists of Officials, ormay be national* Judges.
*Note: national Officials still allowed until 31.12.2023

c)

d)
e)

At a Long Format Competition (CCIs-L), at least one member of the Ground Jury must
officiate at each Horse Inspection. All Horses in any section must be inspected by thesame Veterinarian and Ground Jury member at all inspections.
There must be only one Technical Delegate to officiate in all sections of an Eventorganised at the same star level.
The Ground Jury must consist of members selected by the Organising Committee inaccordance with the rules for the relevant star level.

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513.10

Conflict of Interest

Conflicts must be avoided whenever practicable. However, conflicts may be linked to experienceand expertise that is necessary to qualify Officials.
The specific balance between conflict and expertise shall be regulated by the relevant Sport
Rules. (FEI General Regulations, Appendix H-FEI Officials’ code of conduct).

514

Officials Remunerations

Per-Diem for Judges, Technical Delegates and Chief Stewards:
A per diem of EUR 100 per day is recommended (remuneration for miscellaneous costs). This
amount is net after relevant taxes being borne by the OC). The per diem is due for all officiatingdays, plus one. At the discretion of the Official, the per-diem may be forfeited

515

Duties of Officials

The Ground Jury, Technical Delegate(s), Course Designer and Veterinary Delegate, in
conjunction with the Organising Committee, shall endeavour to ensure that all the arrangements
for the Competition are fair, safe and appropriate.
This shall include the arenas, courses, obstacles and footing with special regard to the level ofdifficulty of the Cross Country and Jumping courses that must in all cases fully respect the levelof the Competition.
Ensuring the correct level of difficulty of the Cross Country and Jumping courses according to
the relative star level of the Competition is paramount in order to achieve a correct and effective
technical progression of Horses and Athletes throughout the levels.

515.1

Jurisdiction of Officials

The period of jurisdiction of the Ground Jury commences one hour before the beginning of thefirst Horse Inspection or one hour prior to the start of the Dressage Test, whichever is earlier,and terminates half an hour after the announcement of the final results.
However, the Ground Jury has full jurisdiction also from when they inspect and approve thecross country course

515.2

Ground Jury

515.2.1

General Duties

The Ground Jury is ultimately responsible for the judging of the Competition and for settling all
problems that may arise during its jurisdiction.
Any member of the Ground Jury shall have the duty and full authority at any time during theCompetition to eliminate from the Competition any Horse that is lame, sick or exhausted andany Athlete that is unfit to continue.
The Ground Jury will also be responsible for monitoring and taking action in any case of
dangerous riding (art. 525) and abuse of Horse

515.2.2

Inspection and Approval of Courses

The Ground Jury inspects and approves the Cross Country and Jumping courses with theTechnical Delegate and the Course Designer.
If, after consultation with the Technical Delegate, the Ground Jury is not satisfied with thecourses, it is authorised to modify them.

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515.2.3

Horse Inspection

The Ground Jury will conduct the first and second Horse Inspections with the Veterinary
Delegate.

515.2.4

Dressage Test

The Ground Jury will judge the Dressage Test.

515.2.5

Cross Country Test

The Ground Jury will be responsible for determining objections against decisions by technicalpersonnel, including Fence Judges and Timekeepers, on the Cross Country Test and may
substitute their judgement for that of any Judge or Official, whether in favour of the Athlete ornot.
During Cross Country either the President of the Ground Jury must be in Cross Country Control
or, if the President of the Ground Jury does not speak or understand the language which is being
used for communication purposes, one of the members of the Ground Jury who does speak andunderstand the language must be there instead.
The President, in consultation with the Technical Delegate, shall make this decision and will
decide about the role and positioning of the other Ground Jury members during the Cross
Country Test.
The President and the members of the Ground Jury shall retain the same task throughout the
Cross Country Test.

515.2.6

Jumping Test

The Ground Jury will be responsible for the judging of the Jumping Test.
At all Games and Championships the Ground Jury must be assisted by a Jumping Judge fromthe FEI list.
At all other Events such assistance is optional. Should any member of the Ground Jury be alsoa qualified Jumping Judge, no additional member is required.
It is essential that the President of the Ground Jury or appointed Jumping Judge be in control ofthe bell.
At Short Format Competitions (CCI-S), if the Jumping takes place while other phases are also
happening, this task may be delegated to a qualified national Jumping Judge with anunderstanding of FEI rules.

515.3

Technical Delegate

515.3.1

General Duties

The Technical Delegate will approve the technical and administrative arrangements for the
conduct of the Competition including examinations and inspections of Horses, accommodationof Horses and Athletes, stewarding of the Competition, liaison with the Chief Medical Officer inregard to the Medical plan as well as the implementation of the Serious Incident Management
Protocol.
The authority of the Technical Delegate shall be absolute until the Technical Delegate hasreported to the Ground Jury that the Technical Delegate is satisfied with all the arrangements.
Thereafter, the Technical Delegate will continue to supervise the technical and administrative
conduct of the Event and will advise and assist the Ground Jury, Veterinary Commission and theOrganising Committee.

515.3.2

Courses and Arenas

For all three tests the Technical Delegate will inspect and approve the courses, arenas andfacilities for exercising and training, including the type and dimensions of obstacles andmeasurements of courses, with particular reference to their suitability for the level of theCompetition.
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to ensure they are of the indicated distances. The Technical Delegate must be able to inspect
the courses early enough to allow for modifications to be made.
The Technical Delegate will supervise the briefing and conduct of all technical personnel (i.e.
fence Judges, timekeepers).

515.3.3

Instruction to Officials

Where there is any doubt as to the correct interpretation of the rules of judging any element,
obstacle or combination of obstacles, it is recommended that the Technical Delegate, in
consultation with the Ground Jury if possible, should approve the instructions to the Officials,
providing a rough sketch if necessary, and all Athletes will be informed at the briefing or as soon
as possible after the Technical Delegates decision, if later.

515.3.4

Scoring

The Technical Delegate will investigate all enquiries regarding scoring, including penalties
awarded, and report to and advise the Ground Jury on any decisions they are required to make.
The Technical Delegate shall be responsible for signing off the final results of the Competition(s).

515.3.5

Abuse of Horse and/or Dangerous Riding

The Technical Delegate has the authority to warn or stop an Athlete on Cross Country course fordangerous riding (art. 525), riding an exhausted Horse, excessive pressing of a tired Horse,
riding an obviously lame Horse, excessive use of whip and/or spurs (art. 526).

515.3.6

Reporting to the FEIThe Technical Delegate is responsible for reporting back to FEI Headquarters within 10 days
following the end of the Event.

515.4

Course Designer

All Course Designers designing a 4 or 5 star course for the first time must be mentored andshadowed by an experienced Course Designer at the same level
The Course Designer must be present at the Cross Country course inspection with the specific
Ground Jury for the Cross Country course for which the Course Designer is responsible. If forany serious reason, the appointed Course Designer cannot be present also during the Cross
Country Test, this information needs to be reported to the FEI with a proposal for replacement
before the start of the Event.
Any infringement of this article will be reported to the FEI Secretary General

515.4.1

Cross Country

The Course Designer is responsible for the layout, measurement, preparation and marking of
the route for the Cross Country and for the design, construction and marking of the obstacles
on Cross Country.
The Course Designer role during the Cross country test is to work with the Technical Delegate
and Ground Jury to deal with judging queries, sanctions (dangerous riding, abuse of horse,
incorrect behaviour, welfare of the horse), reviewing of course/fences during XC in case ofrepetitive falls or weather situations.
The Course Designers are responsible to ensure that all frangible technology are fitted inaccordance to the rules & up todate guidelines.

515.4.2

Jumping

The Course Designer is ultimately responsible for the layout, design and construction of theJumping course and the Course Designer must ensure that the course complies with all thecurrent Eventing Rules.
The duty of building the Jumping course will be eventually be delegated to a Jumping Course
Designer according to tables in Art 513.
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515.5

Veterinary Delegate/Commission (refer to Veterinary

515.6

Stewards (Stewarding Team)

Regulations)

The duties of the Stewarding team is to assist the Organising Committee, Ground Jury, TechnicalDelegate and Athletes in the conduct of the Competition according to the FEI Rules, paying due
respect to the guidelines defined in the Code of Conduct for Welfare of the Horse and that a levelplaying field is provided for all Athletes participating in the Event.
During the three days before the start of the first Horse Inspection or the Dressage Test, asapplicable, the Stewarding team are responsible for the application of the FEI rules.
Specifically, but not exclusively, their duties cover planning and supervision of work in all
exercise, practice, warm-up, and stable areas, checking of dress and saddlery, assistance with
Horse examinations and Inspections, and will be involved in the Medication control of Horses(EADCMR) and for Athletes (ADRHA) if required. They are expected to work closely with theOrganising Committee, Athletes, Technical Delegates and other Officials.

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Chapter 5
516

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
FOR PARTICIPATION

Principles

In order to be entered in an international Competition Athletes and Horses must first andforemost fulfil the criteria set by their National Federation.
In addition to the criteria set by National Federations the eligibility to compete will be determinedby the achievement of a number of Minimum Eligibility Requirements (art. 517) in international
Competitions. MERs have to be achieved by the Horse or by the Athlete/Horse as a combinationaccording to the level of competence/experience (Art. 519 Athletes Categories) of the Athlete
and the level of the Competition.
National Federations are encouraged to set stronger and additional criteria to FEIs minimum
requirements for Horses and Athletes.
Organising Committees, with the approval of the FEI and their own National Federation, mayalso impose additional criteria for Horses and/or Athletes, which must be published in theschedule approved by the FEI.
The Technical Delegate, or their nominee, shall check that all Horses and Athletes are correctly
entered by their National Federation and registered with the FEI.

517

Minimum Eligibility Requirement (MER)

A Minimum Eligibility Requirement is achieved by completing a Competition within minimum
parameters of all round performance as follows:a) Dressage Test: not more than 45 penalty points (or 55%).
b) Cross Country test:
 Cross Country Test: A clear round at obstacles (activating a maximum of one frangible
device or having a maximum of one missing flag will maintain the MER result on Cross
Country) Not more than 75 seconds exceeding the optimum time in the Cross Country Test for,two, three and four star level Competitions and 100 seconds in the case of five starlevel Competitions.
c) Jumping test: not more than 16 penalties at obstacles.
NOTE: All MERs obtained in previous years will be counted according to the rules in place at that
time.

518

Minimum Eligibility Requirement Validity period

518.1

Championships

The valid period for obtaining a Minimum Eligibility Requirement is from the preceding calendar
year to the closing date of the nominated entries.

518.2

CIs & CIOs:

The valid period for obtaining a Minimum Eligibility Requirement is anytime until:a) At least 24 days before the Cross Country Test of the Competition for which is needed if
the MER has been achieved at a Long Format Competition (CCIs-L).
b) At least 10 days before the Cross Country Test of the Competition for which is needed if it
has been achieved at a Short Format Competition (CCIs-S).
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518.3 CCI4*-S/L and CCI5*-L additional requirements
Horses having not competed at FEI Competition for a period of 13 consecutive months or more
will have to complete an event at a lower level before entering a CCI4*-S/L or CCI5*-L event asfollows:-

CCI4*-S: must complete a CCI3*-S/L-

CCI4*-L: must complete a CCI4*-S-

CCI5*-L: must complete a CCI4*-S/L

519

Athletes Categories

FEI Athlete categories for Eventing define a recognition of proven competence of the Athlete ata certain level.
Athletes will be categorised (Uncategorised International, D, C, B, A) according to theirperformance in a rolling four years period as defined in the following table.
W-CH and OG to count as 5star level MER towards Athlete categorisation.
D

Ten (10) MER at FEI CCI short (CCIs-S) or long (CCIs-L) format Competitions of two
star level or above; or three (3) MERs at FEI CCI short (CCIs-S) or long (CCIs-L) format
competitions at higher level.

C

Ten (10) MER at FEI CCI short (CCIs-S) or long (CCIs-L) format Competitions of threestar level or above; or three (3) MERs at FEI CCI short (CCIs-S) or long (CCIs-L) format
competitions at higher level.

B

Ten (10) MER at FEI CCI short (CCIs-S) or long (CCIs-L) format Competitions of fourstar level or above; or three (3) MERs at FEI long format (CCIs-L) competitions at fivestar level.

A

Ten (10) MER at FEI CCI short (CCIs-S) or long (CCIs-L) format Competitions of fourstar level or above of which three (3) were at five star level.

The Athlete category will be updated according to the performances at the end of each monthtaking into account the rolling four and a half years (4.5) in order to take into consideration thecancellation of events due to the 2020 Covid pandemic.
The Athlete category at the closing date of definite entries prevails.

520

Minimum Eligibility Requirements for CIs and CIOs

The following table details the requirements needed to be entered in the different formats,
categories and levels of international Competitions. NFs are required to set national participation
requirements as per Art 516 to apply for all categorisations.
Exceptions for MERs:a) The 1st activation of a frangible/deformable device (11 penalties) or having 1 Missed
flag (15 penalties) will still allow a MER.
b) When multiple Minimum Eligibility Requirements are required (for CIs and CIOs), oneof the Minimum Eligibility Requirements can be achieved incurring 20 penalties at the
obstacles of the Cross Country Test (See below for Minimum Eligibility Requirements forChampionships & Games).
Athletes already categorised at the corresponding level or above, can either use the full
requirements for uncategorised Athletes as a combination or the Minimum Eligibility
Requirements according to their Athlete’s categorisation.
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following table:
Unified Format:
CCI1* -IntroAll Athletes

NF requirements only

Short format: incl. MER obtained as per NF Requirements
CCI2*-S

CCI3*-S

CCI4*-SAll Athletes

NF requirements only

Uncategorised Athletes

1 CCI2*-S

D Athletes

NF requirements only

C or B or A FEI Athletes

NF requirements only

Uncategorised or D or
C Athletes

3 CCI3*-S

B or A FEI Athletes

1 CCI3*-S (Horse only)Long format: incl. MER obtained as per NF Requirements
CCI2*-L

All Athletes

NF requirements only
1 MER at CCI1* for NFs without a national Eventing
MER system

CCI3*-L

CCI4*-L

CCI5*-L

Uncategorised Athletes

2 CCI3*-S and ( 1 CCI2*-L or 1 CCI3*-S )D Athletes

1 CCI3*-S or 1 CCI2*-L

C or B or A FEI Athletes

1 CCI2*-L or 1 CCI3*-S (Horse only)

Uncategorised or D or
C Athletes

2 CCI3*-L and 1 CCI4*-S or 1 CCI3*-L and 2 CCI4*-S

B or A FEI Athletes

1 CCI3*-L (Horse only)

Uncategorised or D or C Athletes 2 CCI4*-L and 3 CCI4*-S
B Athletes

1 CCI4*-L and 3 CCI4*-S

A FEI Athletes with Horses having 1 CCI4*-L (as a combination)
not obtained yet a MER at a
CCI5*-L competition
A FEI Athletes with Horses having 2 CCI4*-S (as a combination) or 1 CCI4*-L (as aalready obtained a MER at a combination)
CCI5*-L competition

NOTE: NFs have the option to apply to use CNs (National Competitions) for qualification
purposes only to replace events cancelled due weather conditions and/or exceptional
circumstances.
Targeted CNs are those for which the FEI has received and approved a request from the relevant
NF for this specific purpose. MERs obtained at the specific targeted national Events will only
count for upgrade in the same year and not for Athletes categorisation.
The application must be sent a minimum of 4 weeks before the Event. An FEI Level 3 TechnicalDelegate must function at the Event taking responsibility for the technical standards/level of theCompetition and must report to the FEI (TD report) including full results.

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521

Minimum
Eligibility
Championships & Games

Requirementsfor

For Championships & Games all Minimum Eligibility Requirements (MERs) must be achieved as
a combination and must be clear on the obstacles of the Cross Country Test. The 1st activationof a frangible /deformable device (11 penalties) or having 1 Missed flag (15 penalties) will stillallow a MER.
This includes MER obtained as per NF Requirements
CH 2*
CH 3*
CH 4*
W-CH & Olympic
Games

1 CCI2*-L
1 CCI3*-L
1 CCI4*-L
1 CCI5*-L or (1 CCI4*-L + 1 CCI4*-S)

For the valid period of obtaining a minimum eligibility, refer to article above: Minimum Eligibility
Requirement Validity period.
Qualification for Young Horse Championships will be established separately by the Eventing
Committee on an annual basis.

522

Reverse Qualification

522.1

Reverse Qualification – Horse

A reverse qualification is the obligation for a Horse to show restored competence at a lower level(MER) after a number of unsuccessful attempts at a certain level. Reverse qualification only
applies to the Horse.
A reverse qualification is triggeredby two (2) consecutive Cross Country eliminationsora total of three (3) Cross Country eliminations within a twelve (12) months rolling period of timein international Competitions.
For this purpose the relevant reasons of elimination on Cross Country would be:a) Three (3) refusalsb) Fall of Horse or Athletec) Dangerous riding
Reverse qualifications remain unless cleared by a MER.
In the case of a reverse qualification at certain level the Horse must obtain a Minimum Eligibility
Requirement in an international Competition at the level below before being allowed to compete
again at the original level (e.g. Horse with 2 eliminations at 3 star level (any format) must obtain
MER at 2 star level (any format) before going back to 3 star level (any format).
If a reverse qualification is triggered by eliminations that occur at different levels (any format),then the Horse must obtain a MER at the level below (any format) the highest level ofCompetition at which an elimination occurred.
If a reverse qualification is triggered following eliminations at 2 star level (any format) thenthe NF must assess the Horse at National level or at a CCI1* competition and provide a written
report to the FEI Eventing Department before the Horse may again take part in any international
Eventing Competition. The same principal applies to ponies reverse qualified at CCIP2 level.

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522.2

Reverse Qualification - Athlete

In addition to the above, should an Athlete be fully involved with two (2) reverse qualifications
within a twelve (12) months rolling period of time, their category (Art 519) will drop down one(1) level for one (1) year, as of the date of the second reverse qualification.

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Chapter 6

ATHLETES AND HORSES WELFARE

523

Athletes Welfare

523.1

Medical Information

To ensure that vital information is available to first aid or medical personnel in case of
emergency, athletes must comply with the following:a)Providing a valid contact information is mandatory for all Athletes.
The telephone number of an accompanying person/next-of-kin must be provided to the
Event secretariat upon arrival (Organising Committees and medical officer to ensure all
information has been received before the Cross Country).
b)
Declaration of medical condition
Athletes with medical conditions that may be relevant in the case of a medical emergency
are responsible, at every Event when riding, for wearing a medical data carrier* from asystem provider able to communicate information at least in English. Alternatively (andat the minimum) a medical armband of good quality can be used. Athletes who chose towear an armband should download and fill the form available for this purpose on the FEI’s
website.
* Medical data carrier (also called “medical identification tag”): small emblem or tag worn on abracelet, neck chain, or on the clothing, intended to alert paramedics/physicians/first responders
that the wearer has an important medical condition.
Conditions that are relevant include recent:- Serious head/spinal injury- Concussion having occurred during the last three months- Chronic health problems such as diabetes, epilepsy- Anticoagulation (blood thinners)- Serious allergies
If in doubt, the Athlete should discuss this with their own treating physician.

523.2

Medical Fitness

If there is any doubt with regard to fitness to compete of an Athlete, the Ground Jury, in
consultation with the Official Medical Officer, may at its own discretion, eliminate the Athlete anddecide also about their ineligibility to take part in any other Competition at that Event.
Any such elimination must be reported to the FEI through the Technical Delegate report.

523.3

Examination After a Fall

All Athletes that have had a fall during training on the Competition site or in Competition must
be examined by the Official Medical Officer before they either take part in another test,
Competition or leave the venue. Athletes should not re-mount their horse until the examination
has been completed. The Athlete is fully responsible for ensuring that this examination takes
place.
Any Athlete who leaves the venue after a fall without submitting to the examination required
under this Article will automatically be issued an Eventing Recorded Warning, which will bedelivered to their National Federation.

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523.4

Concussion

When an Athlete has an accident that results in concussion, the Athlete must be eliminated fromthe Competition and is ineligible to take part in any other Competition at that Event.

524

Horses Welfare

The FEI Code of Conduct for the Welfare of the Horse should be respected at all times including
and not limited to during training, preparation, travel competition, recovery and otherwise.

524.1

Veterinary Examination on Arrival

This takes place on the arrival of Horses at the Event. It is performed by the Veterinary Delegateor their deputy, who must be a qualified veterinarian. The object is to establish: first each Horse’s
identity, vaccination history (vaccination, etc.) other passport details and second, each Horse’s
state of health.
The Organising Committee must fix the place and timetable for this examination in agreementwith the Veterinary Delegate and inform the Chefs d’Equipe and/or the Athletes in advance.
Doubtful cases must be reported to the Ground Jury as soon as practicable and, normally, before
the first Horse Inspection.

524.2

Horse Inspections

The Horse Inspections shall be open to viewing by the public.

524.2.1

First Horse Inspection

This takes place before the Dressage Test, not more than 24 hours prior to the beginning of the
Dressage test. It is conducted by the Ground Jury and the Veterinary Delegate acting together
as an Inspection Panel with the President of the Ground Jury in charge.
The Horses, presented by their respective Athlete, must be inspected in hand, at rest and inmovement on a firm level, clean but not slippery surface.
The Inspection Panel has the right and the duty to eliminate from the Competition any Horsethat they judge is unfit, whether on account of lameness, lack of condition or for any otherreason.
In the case that the fitness to compete is questionable the Ground Jury may refer the Horse to
the Holding box for examination by the Holding Box Veterinarian.
Should the Athlete decide to present the Horse for Re-inspection, the Holding Box Veterinarian
will report any findings to the Inspection Panel prior to the Horse being re-inspected.
Horses in the Holding Box will be under the supervision and control of a Steward and the Holding
Box Veterinarian.
In the Event of equality of votes within the Inspection Panel, the President of the Ground Jurywill have a second and casting vote, and the decision will be announced immediately.

524.2.2

Second Horse Inspection

This takes place before the Jumping Test. It is conducted by the same Inspection Panel andunder the same conditions as the first Horse Inspection.

524.2.3

Option for Horse Inspection at Short Competitions (CCI-S)

At a short Competition the First Horse Inspection is optional, however if one is to be held thedetails must be published in the schedule of the Competition.
In the Event that there is no First Horse Inspection, an FEI Official Veterinarian must assess theHorse’s fitness to compete including a brief trot within the Examination on Arrival pursuant to524.1 of these Eventing rules. Horses deemed by the FEI Official Veterinarian to be unfit to41

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compete must be reported to the Ground Jury.
In a short format competition the Second Horse Inspection will be compulsory if the Jumping
Test is the last test.

524.3

Horse Welfare During the Competition

At any time during the Competition, the Ground Jury, in consultation with the Veterinary
Delegate, has the right and the duty to eliminate any Horse which, in their opinion, is lame or isunfit to continue.

524.3.1

Cross Country - Warm Up

There will be a veterinarian, appointed by the Organising Committee in agreement with the
Veterinary Delegate, near the start of the Cross Country to report any doubtful cases to the
Ground Jury.

524.3.2

Cross Country - Finishing Area

A veterinary examination will take place after the Horse has finished the Cross Country. It is
conducted by a qualified veterinarian appointed by the Organising Committee in agreement with
the Veterinary Delegate.
In addition to carrying out any immediate treatment required by an injured or exhausted Horse,
this veterinarian will decide if each Horse:a) Is fit to return immediately on foot to its own stable.
b) Should remain for further treatment before returning to its stable.
c) Should be transported by vehicle either direct to its stable or to a veterinary hospital.
This veterinarian has no authority to eliminate any Horse from the Competition, but must reportany doubtful case of abuse of horse to the Ground Jury and to the Veterinary Delegate.
An Athlete who has retired, has been eliminated or stopped during the Cross Country Test is
responsible to make sure their Horse has been checked by the Veterinary Delegate or an
appointed veterinarian before leaving the venue.
Any Athlete who leaves the venue without submitting to the veterinary check required under
this Article will automatically be issued an Eventing Recorded Warning, which will be delivered
to their National Federation.

524.4

AppealAt the two Horse Inspections and at any time during the Competition where a Horse may beeliminated for Horse welfare reasons, there can be no appeal against the decision of the Ground
Jury.
However, if requested, the president must give a reason for the decision.

524.5

Equine Anti-doping and Controlled Medication Testing

Refer to Veterinary Regulations and EADCMRs.

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525

Dangerous Riding

525.1

Definition

Any Athletes who, at any time during the Competition deliberately or unintentionally byincompetence are exposing themselves, their Horse or any third party to a higher risk than whatis strictly inherent to the nature of the Competition will be considered to have acted dangerously
and will be penalised accordingly to the severity of the infringement.
Such acts may include without limitation any of the following:a) Riding out of control (Horse clearly not responding to the Athletes restraining or drivingaids).
b) Riding fences too fast or too slow.
c) Repeatedly standing off fences too far (pushing the Horse to the foot of the fence, firing
the Horse to the fence).
d) Repeatedly being ahead or behind the Horse movement when jumping.
e) Series of dangerous jumps.
f) Severe lack of responsiveness from the Horse or the Athlete.
g) Continuing after three clear refusals, a fall, or any form of elimination.
h) Endangering the public in any way (e.g. jumping out of the roped track).
i) Jumping obstacles not part of the course.
j) Wilful obstruction of an overtaking Athlete and/or not following the instructions of the
Officials causing danger to another Athlete.
k) Pressing a tired HorseAny individual member of the Ground Jury and the Technical Delegate have the right and the
duty to monitor possible cases of dangerous riding and, if appropriate and practical, to stop andeliminate an Athlete on the cross country course for dangerous riding. In addition, the Course
Designer has the right and the duty to monitor possible cases of dangerous riding on the crosscountry course and to report the case to the Ground Jury who will take a decision regarding theelimination of the combination.
If not directly witnessed by the Ground Jury, the incident must be reported as soon as possible
to the Ground Jury who will decide if and how to penalise the Athlete.
The President of the Ground Jury can in addition designate one or more assistants (e.g.
experienced Eventing Officials who are not in an Official function at the Competition, experienced
Athletes or/and trainers not directly involved in the Competition) to help to monitor possible
cases of dangerous riding in the cross country.
The President of the Ground Jury will decide their specific role, authority and reporting procedure.
It is recommended that these additional Officials be grouped in pairs on the Cross Country
course.

525.2

Warnings and Penalties

All cases of Dangerous Riding will incur an Eventing Recorded Warning.
In addition, depending on the circumstances of the case,be imposed:

either of the following measures maya) 25 penaltiesb) Elimination
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Note: 25 penalties are considered as an addition to scores and can be given at any time during
the competition. The penalties must be reported in the results as a Cross Country obstacle
penalties, Dressage penalties or Jumping obstacle penalties Any of the above sanctions appliedmust always be reported by the Technical Delegate to the FEI and added on the Athlete sanction
list.

525.3

Elimination Before Cross Country

As a preventive risk management measure, the Ground Jury, at any time throughout theCompetition, has the right and the duty to eliminate an Athlete to prevent him from starting the
Cross Country Test, if there is a serious concern regarding their ability to control the Horse inthat test. In addition, the Athlete must receive an Eventing Recorded Warning.

526

Abuse of Horse

526.1

Definition

Abuse of Horse means an action or omission which causes or is likely to cause pain or
unnecessary discomfort to a Horse included but not limited to:a)Rapping.
b)
Riding an exhausted Horse.
c)
Excessive pressing of a tired Horse.
d)Riding an obviously lame Horse.
e)
Excessive use of whip, bit and/or spurs.
f)Horses bleeding indicating excessive use of the whip and/or spurs.
g)Overriding: abuse of horse that does not necessarily induce visible marksh)Serious case of dangerous riding
If not directly witnessed by the Ground Jury, the incident must be reported as soon as possible
to the Ground Jury through the Secretary of the Organising Committee or Cross Country Control
Centre as appropriate. Where possible the report should be supported by a statement from one
or more witnesses.
The Ground Jury must decide if there is a case to be answered.

526.2

Warnings and Penalties

Any act or series of actions that in the opinion of the Ground Jury can be considered as abuse of
Horse will incur a Yellow Warning Card. In addition, depending on the circumstances of the case,one or more of the following measures may also be imposed:
a)
b)
c)
d)

25 penalties
Elimination
Fine
Disqualification.

All cases of riding an exhausted horse will incur a Yellow Warning Card and Disqualification andthe case will be referred to the FEI for further disciplinary action.

526.3

Use of the Whip

Excessive and/or misuse of the whip maybe considered abuse of Horse and will be reviewed caseby case by the Ground Jury according to but not limited to the following principles:
a)
b)
c)
d)

The whip is not to be used to vent an Athlete temper.
The whip is not to be used after elimination.
The whip is not to be used after a Horse has jumped the last fence on a course.
The whip is not to be used overhand, (i.e. a whip in the right hand being used on the left
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e)
f)
g)
h)

flank).
The whip is not to be used on a Horse head.
The whip is not to be used more than two times for any one incident.
Multiple excessive uses of a whip between fences.
If a Horse’s skin is broken or has visible marks the use of whip will always be deemed to
be excessive.

526.4

Blood on Horses

Blood on Horses must be reviewed case by case by the Ground Jury. Not all cases of blood willlead to elimination an Eventing Recorded Warning or a Yellow Warning Card.
Dressage Test: If the Ground Jury suspects bleeding on the Horse during the test, the Ground
Jury will stop the Horse to check. If the Horse shows fresh blood, it will be eliminated. The
elimination is final. If the Judge through examination clarifies that the Horse has no fresh blood,
the Horse may resume and finish its test (refer to the FEI Dressage Rules).
Cross Country Test: For the Cross Country Test, all athlete induced (spurs, bit and whip) bloodon the horse, must be reviewed case by case by the Ground Jury. If the horse shows fresh blood,
Officials may authorize the rinsing or wiping of the mouth and if there is no further evidence of
bleeding, the athlete is allowed to continue. Cases of significant blood will result in Elimination
Jumping Test: Horses with blood on the flank(s) and/or bleeding in the mouth will beeliminated. In minor cases of blood, such as where a Horse appears to have bitten its tongue orlip, Officials may authorize the rinsing or wiping of the mouth and allow the Athlete to continue;
any further evidence of blood in the mouth will result in Elimination (refer article 241).
For all minor cases (*) of blood induced by the Athlete in the mouth or related to spurs an
Eventing Recorded Warning will be issued by the Ground Jury after providing the Athlete theopportunity to have a hearing.
(*)The cases indicating Abuse of Horse will be dealt with according to the provision of Art. 526.2(Abuse of Horse – Warnings and Penalties).

527
Eventing Recorded Warning, Yellow Warning Cards& Suspension
The following actions will automatically result in the following sanction for the Athlete:
1. An Eventing Recorded Warning will be systematically awarded for the following offence:a) Athlete continues after clear 3 refusals, a fall, or any form of elimination.
b) Any other case of Dangerous Ridingc) Athlete not seeing a doctor after a falld) Athlete leaving the venue after having retired, been eliminated or stopped during
the Cross Country Test without having their Horse checked by the Veterinary
Delegatee) All cases of minor Blood on Horse caused by the Athlete either in the mouth or on
flanks from spurs as a minimum or by stronger sanction(s) (as provided for under
Art. 526.2).
f) for pressing a tired horse together with 25 penalties
2. Yellow Card Warning Card will be systematically awarded for the following offence:a) All cases of excessive use of whip, as defined above, or by stronger sanction(s)(as provided for under Art. 526.2).
b) Any other cases of Abuse of Horsec) Excessive pressing of a tired horsed) Riding an Exhausted horse coupled in addition to Disqualification
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Before issuing an Eventing Recorded Warning or a Yellow Warning card, the Ground Jury has theduty to hear the Athlete, if available. At any time, the Athlete has the right to seek out the
Ground Jury for any explanation related to an Eventing Recorded Warning or a Yellow Warning
Card.
In the case of an Eventing Recorded Warning or a Yellow Warning Card being issued, after thedecision of the Ground Jury, a notice stating the name of the Athlete and the reason of thewarning must be posted on the Official notice board.
If after reasonable efforts the Athlete cannot be notified during the Period of the Event that the
Athlete has received an Eventing Recorded Warning or a Yellow Warning Card, the Athlete must
be notified in writing within fourteen (14) days of the Event.
Should the same Person Responsible receive three (3) or more Eventing Recorded Warning at
the same or any other International Event within two (2) years (24 months) of the delivery of
the first Eventing Recorded Warning, for any offence, the Person Responsible shall be
automatically suspended for a period of two (2) months after official notification from, or on
behalf of, the FEI Secretary General. The start date of the suspension shall be decided inaccordance with the FEI General Regulations and confirmed in the notification.
Should the same Person Responsible receive one (1) more Yellow Warning Card at the same or
any other International Event within one (1) year (12 months) of the delivery of the first Yellow
Warning Card for any offence, the Person Responsible shall automatically be suspended for aperiod of two (2) months after official notification from or on behalf of, the FEI Secretary General.
The start date of the suspension shall be decided in accordance with the FEI General Regulations
and confirmed in the notification.

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528

Classification

528.1

Individual Classification

528.1.1

Dressage Test

Each Athlete’s good marks awarded by the Judges are converted into penalty points. They arerecorded and published after the test for inclusion in the Dressage and final classification.

528.1.2

Cross Country Test

Each Athlete’s penalties for faults at obstacles are added to the penalties for excess time and toany other penalty that the Athlete may have incurred on Cross Country. They are recorded andpublished after the test for inclusion in the Cross Country and final classification.

528.1.3

Jumping Test

Each Athlete’s penalties for faults at obstacles are added to the penalties that the Athlete may
have incurred for excess time. They are recorded and published after the test for inclusion in theJumping and final classification.

528.1.4

Elimination

Elimination from one of the tests entails immediate elimination from the Competition.

528.1.5

Final Classification

The winner is the Athlete with the lowest total of penalty points from the three tests.

528.1.6

Final Classification Tie (Individual)

In the Event of equality between two or more Athletes, the classification is decided by:a) The best cross-country score including penalties for faults at obstacles, time penalties andany other penalty that the Athlete may have incurred on the Cross Country Test.
b) If there is still equality, the classification is decided in favour of the Athlete with the highest
positive Dressage pointsc) If there is still equality, the classification is decided in favour of the Athlete whose crosscountry time was closest to the optimum time.
d) If there is still equality, the Athlete with the best Jumping score including penalties at
obstacles and time penalties.
e) If there is still equality, the Athlete with the fastest time in the Jumping Test.
f) If there is still equality, the classification will be decided in favour of the Athlete with thebest Overall Impression of Athlete & Horse mark in the Dressage Test.
g) If there is still equality the tie will remain in the final classification.

528.2

Team Classification

528.2.1

Final Classification

Teams will consist of either three or four Athletes.
The winning team is the team with the lowest total of penalty points, after adding together theindividual final scores of the three highest placed Athletes in the team.
For the purposes of the final team classification only, a team member who fails for any reason
to complete the Competition will be awarded 1000 penalty points.

528.2.2

Final Classification Tie (Team)In the Event of equality between any two or more teams, the classification will be decided by
the best combined highest three placing.
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528.3

Disqualification

Disqualification means that the Athlete, the Horse(s), and/or a combination of both is/aredisqualified from the Competition at issue or from the entire Event. Disqualification may also be
retroactive.
Disqualification in Eventing can apply during the Competition at the discretion of the GroundJury:a) For the most serious cases of abuse of Horse.
b) For the most serious cases of Athletes misbehaviour.
Disqualification in Eventing will apply automatically after the Competition:a) For having participated in a Competition without the appropriate eligibility requirements(Athlete or Horse).
b) For having participated in a Competition without the appropriate registration (Athlete orHorse.)

528.3.1

Positive Test(s) for Substances listed on the FEI Equine Prohibited
Substance list of an Athlete or Horse (refer the FEI EADCMRs and ADRHA)

529

Declaration of Starters

The declaration of starters will take place at a time to be announced by the Organising
Committee. It will be after Athletes have inspected the Cross Country and after the first Horse
Inspection.
If there is only an individual classification, the Organising Committee may announce that
presentation at the first Horse Inspection will be assumed to be a declaration to start.
If there is a team classification, the Chefs d’Equipe must declare, in writing, the composition of
the team, the starting order of the Athletes within the team and, in the case of a team with threemembers, which starting position shall remain vacant.
If an Athlete has presented at the first Horse Inspection more Horses than the Athlete is allowed
to ride, the Athlete, or their Chef d’Equipe where applicable, must declare in writing the namesof the Horse or Horses definitely starting.
If for the same level there are two or more sections the Athletes with more than one Horse havethe right to have their Horses split between sections. The procedure by which Athletes are divided
between sections must be specified in the Schedule.

530

Substitutions

530.1

CIs

After the closing date for entries only properly qualified Athlete/Horses, subject to the agreementof the Organising Committee, can be substituted up to one hour before the first Horse Inspection(if not applicable two hours before the start of the Dressage Test).

530.2

CIOs and Championships

After the declaration of starters, a change in the composition of a team must comply with thefollowing:a) The substitution must be made at least two hours before the first Athlete is scheduled toperform their Dressage Test on the day on which the Athlete in question has been drawn
to take part.
b) In the Event of an accident or illness of an Athlete, a certificate from an officially recognised
doctor must be presented.
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must be obtained.
d) The Technical Delegate, in consultation with the Ground Jury, must approve thesubstitution.

531

Draw

531.1

Approval of Method of Draw

The method of draw must be approved by the Technical Delegate having consulted, if possible,
with the Ground Jury. The Technical Delegate may also approve rearrangement of the order or
number of blocks of teams or individual Athletes where the number of Athletes makes it
necessary.

531.2

CIs

If there is only an Individual Competition, the draw will be conducted by the Organising
Committee and will decide the starting order published in the programme.

531.3

CIOs and Championships

If there is a Team and an Individual Classification the draw will take place to determine the orderof nations for the first and second Horse Inspection. This order is also the nations running orderfor the Dressage and Cross Country Tests.
This draw will take place prior to the first Horse Inspection, in the presence of the Ground Jury,
Technical Delegate and Chefs d’Equipe. All nations participating in the Competition, whether byteams or individuals, will be included in this draw.

532

AllocationofStarting
Championships)

Positions

(CIOs

and

If there is a Team and an Individual Classification the allocation of the starting positions for all
Athletes in the Competition will be made after the first Horse Inspection, in the presence of the
Ground Jury, Technical Delegate and Chefs d’Equipe, according to the following method.
The total starting places will be divided into eight blocks (A to H) and the Athletes will be allocatedto each block as follows:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)

Block A - first Athlete in each team
Block B - twenty five percent (25) of individual Athletes
Block C - second Athlete in each team
Block D - twenty five percent (25) of individual Athletes
Block E - twenty five percent (25) of individual Athletes
Block F - third Athlete in each team
Block G - twenty five percent (25) of individual Athletes
Block H - fourth Athlete in each team

532.1

Team Members Positions

The team members positions will be filled first according to the draw of countries (art. 531.3)
and the starting order within each team previously declared, after the Horse Inspection, by its
Chef d’Equipe. The Chef d’Equipe of a team with only three members must declare which starting
position shall remain vacant.

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532.2

Individuals Positions

The individuals positions will then be determined as follows:a) Athletes with one Horse in the Team Competition, second Horses will be placed by theChefs d’Equipe in any of the remaining unallocated starting places of Block G, free choicein sequence according to the draw of countries (art. 531.3).
b) Athletes with two Horses in the Individual Competition will be placed by Chefs d’Equipe in
any of the remaining unallocated starting places of Block B and G, free choice in sequenceaccording to the draw of countries (art. 531.3). Only one such Athlete’s Horses may beplaced by a Chef d’Equipe until their turn in the sequence recurs.
c) Athletes with one Horse in the Individual Competition without a representative team will
be placed by the Chefs d’Equipe in any of the remaining unallocated starting places ofblocks B, D, E, or G, free choice in sequence according to the draw of countries (art. 531.3).
d) Athletes with one Horse in the Individual Competition with a representative team will beplaced by the Chefs d’Equipe in any of the remaining unallocated starting places of blocks
B, D, E, or G, free choice in sequence according to the draw of countries (art. 531.3).
More than one member of a team will be permitted to ride two Horses only if there are enoughAthletes in the Event to allow both Horses to be fitted into the time schedule in accordance withthe above paragraph.

533

Starting Order

533.1
CCI-L and CCI-S with order of tests Dressage-Cross
Country – Jumping
533.1.1

Dressage and Cross Country Tests

The drawn starting order will be used for both these tests.

533.1.2

Jumping Test

The starting order must follow the reverse order of classification at the end of the Cross Country
Test (i.e. the lowest placed Athlete will start first, and the last Athlete to jump will be the one
placed highest).

533.2
Country

CCI-S

with

order

of

533.2.1

Dressage and Jumping Tests

tests

Dressage-Jumping-Cross

The drawn starting order will used for both these tests.

533.2.2

Cross Country Test

At the discretion of the Organising Committee:a)b)

May follow the same draw starting order of the Dressage and Jumping Tests.
May be run in reverse order of classification for the best 25 percent of competitors. The
same draw starting order of the Dressage and Jumping Tests will be followed for theremaining competitors.

533.3

Athletes with multiple rides

An athlete with multiple rides cannot change the relative order of their horses. However, if
required by the timetable and agreed by the Ground Jury and the Technical Delegate, the Athlete
may start one or more horses at other than the normally scheduled starting time for both
Jumping and Cross Country tests.
If an athlete is starting multiple horses in different classes, if possible the starting time of thelower class should be adjusted.
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534

Timetable

534.1

Dressage Test

A timetable showing each Athlete’s starting time for the Dressage Test will be available to each
Athlete. The interval between starting times will be at the discretion of the Organising
Committee, with the approval of the Technical Delegate.

534.2

Cross-Country Test

A timetable, showing each Athlete’s starting time must be available to each Athlete no later than
one hour after the end of the Dressage Test.
The interval between starting times will be at the discretion of the Organising Committee, withthe approval of the Technical Delegate.

534.3

Jumping Test

A time schedule showing the start and the approximate finish of the Jumping Test shall be
published. If the time schedule is split, for example between morning and afternoon sessions,the number of Athletes that will jump in the second session shall be noted.

535

Exercising and Warming Up

535.1

Identification Number

Upon arrival, each Horse is issued with an identification number, which must be worn at all
times. It may be replaced by the draw number, which must then be worn until the end of theCompetition.
Failure to display either number incurs first a warning and, in the case of a repeated offence, afine imposed on the Athlete by the Ground Jury.

535.2

Restrictions on Schooling Horses

535.2.1

Period of Restriction

During the three days before the start of the first Horse Inspection or the Dressage Test, asapplicable, and for the entire duration of the Competition it is forbidden, under penalty ofelimination, for anyone to school a Horse other than the Athlete who will ride the Horse in theCompetition.

535.2.2

Hacking and Exercising

A groom, while mounted, is not permitted to school the Horse but only to hack it, or ride it onlong reins. A groom may also work the Horse on the lunge.

535.2.3

Forbidden Areas

Under penalty of elimination, riding close to Cross Country obstacles, or riding in the dressage
or jumping arenas prior to the actual Competition is forbidden, unless specifically authorised by
the Ground Jury or the Technical Delegate.

535.3

Exercise Areas

Appropriate areas suitable for the general exercise of Horses must be made available by theOrganising Committee and must be open throughout the hours of daylight.
The Organising Committee must inform Athletes of the areas that are available for this purpose.
Horses may be exercised only in such designated areas and/or in the practice and warm areas
up for Dressage, Cross Country and Jumping.
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535.4

Practice Areas

535.4.1

Practice Dressage Areas

At least one dressage practice arena of 60 by 20 meters must be put at the disposal of theAthletes two days before the first day of the Dressage Test. If possible, this arena should be of
the same footing as the Competition arena.

535.4.2

Practice Jumping Areas

The Organising Committee must provide one or more practice areas with both fixed and knock
down obstacles. The following will apply:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)

g)

The only practice obstacles that Athletes may jump are those provided by the Organising
Committee.
All obstacles must be marked with red and white flags.
The practice obstacles shall only be jumped at times laid down by the Organising
Committee.
The Organising Committee must provide at least two fixed cross country practice obstacles
The dimensions of any fixed practice obstacle, either in the practice or warm up areas,
may never exceed those of the relevant Cross Country Test.
The knock down obstacles, either in Cross Country or Jumping practice / warm up areas
may never be raised more than 10 centimetres above the maximum height permitted by
the relevant Test and the spread may never exceed the maximum permitted by therelevant Test.
No part of a knock down obstacle may ever be held by anyone.

535.5

Warm Up Areas

Warm up areas must be provided by the Organising Committee in the vicinity of the relevant
Competition arenas for the Dressage and Jumping Tests and close to the start for the Cross
Country Test.
Warm up areas may be the same of the practice areas if the dimensions, layout and quality of
the footing can allow for it with the following minimum requirements.

535.5.1

Dressage

At least one practice arena of 60 by 20 meters must be put at the disposal of the Athlete next
to compete.

535.5.2

Cross Country

At least two fixed or knock down obstacles marked with red and white flags.

535.5.3

Jumping

At least two knock down obstacles marked with red and white flags.

535.6

Dressage Familiarization

535.6.1

Dressage familiarization

In order to familiarize the Horse with the Competition arena prior to the Dressage Test, Athletes
and Grooms may, if conditions and the timetable allow, be permitted at a time agreed by theOrganising Committee to walk and lead the Horse outside the boards of the Competition arena.
In the case of all-weather surfaces the Organising Committee may, if timetable allows, permit
schooling inside (with Athletes only) and/or outside the boards.

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535.7

Stewarding

One or more Stewards must be appointed to ensure that the rules regarding exercising andwarming up are obeyed.
The jumping obstacles can only be used if supervised by a Steward.
Other practice and exercise areas may be patrolled by Stewards in a random manner. Violationof any of the provisions relating to practice obstacles is forbidden under penalty of elimination.

536

Access to Courses and Arenas

536.1

Dressage Arena

Unless permission is given by the Ground Jury, it is forbidden for Athletes, under penalty ofelimination, to enter the arena mounted at any time other than when performing their test during
the Competition. The arena may be inspected on foot prior to the start or during breaks in theCompetition.

536.1.1
In Eventing, it is not compulsory to close the Dressage arena.

536.2

Cross Country Course

It is forbidden, under penalty of elimination, to the Athletes to inspect the obstacles or the course
before it is officially open.

536.2.1

Opening TimeThe Cross Country Course will be opened to all Athletes at the latest the day before the Cross
Country Test. After the course has been officially opened Athletes are allowed to revisit thecourse and examine the obstacles during the hours of daylight. This examination must take place
on foot only unless special permission is given by the Ground Jury.

536.2.2

Flags and Markers

All obstacles, flags and markers must be exactly in position when the course is opened toAthletes. They may not be moved or altered by Athletes under penalty of elimination.

536.3

Jumping Course

The course for the Jumping Test will be open to Athletes not less than 15 minutes before thestart of the Jumping Test. Permission to enter the arena will be given by the Ground Jury andan announcement must be made over the public address system.
Athletes will be only admitted to inspect the course on foot between the opening of the course
and the start of the Jumping Test.
Unless special permission is given by the Ground Jury, it is forbidden for Athletes, under penalty
of elimination, to enter the arena on foot once the Jumping Test has started.

537

Interruptions and Modifications

537.1

Interruptions

The timetable may be interrupted due to dangerous conditions. If necessary, the start of any
test or phase may be interrupted, postponed or cancelled.
The decision to interrupt, postpone or cancel a test will be made by the President of the Ground
Jury, if possible, after consultation with the other members of the Ground Jury and the TechnicalDelegate.
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In the case of an interruption, the Competition will be resumed as soon as possible at the pointof the interruption. Every affected Athlete must receive sufficient warning before the resumptionof the Competition.

537.2

Modifications

After the courses have been officially shown to the Athletes, alterations may be made only in
exceptional circumstances and/or when specifically requested by the Athlete representative or
Chef d’Equipes and agreed by the Ground Jury in consultation with the Technical Delegate andCourse Designer.
Any such modification must be notified to the Athletes at the Cross Country briefing.
After the Cross Country Test has started alterations may be made only when exceptional
circumstances (such as heavy rain or hot weather) make obstacles or a test unfair or dangerous.
The decision will be taken by the President of the Ground Jury after consultation, if possible,
with the other members of the Ground Jury and Technical Delegate.
In such cases, the Chefs d’Equipe and every Athlete must be officially and personally informedof the alteration before the start of the phase or the test concerned. Where appropriate, an
Official must also be stationed at the place where the alteration has been made in order to warn
the Athletes.

538

Dress

538.1

GeneralWhist riding in Competition, Athletes must ensure that long hair is tied and neat.

538.1.1

Protective Headgear

While riding anywhere on the show grounds, the use of a properly fastened Protective Headgear
is mandatory.Such Protective headgear must comply with the list of the applicable international
testing standards published on the FEI website.
Failure to wear such Protective Headgear where and when required after being notified to do soby an Official, shall result in a Yellow Warning Card, being issued to the Athlete unlessexceptional circumstances apply.
As an exception, Senior Athletes may be allowed to remove their Headgear while accepting prizes
or during the national anthem. It is recommended that Athletes not remove their Headgear
during the lap of honour.

538.1.2

Whipsa) Training - A whip no longer than one 120 centimetres including lash is allowed when riding
on the flat at any time. A whip no longer than 75 centimetres and not weighted at the end
is allowed while jumping any obstacle.
b) Horse Inspections - A whip no longer than 120 centimetres including lash is allowed at theHorse Inspections.
c) Dressage Test - A whip is not allowed entering the space around the arena and during theTestd) Cross Country and Jumping Tests - A whip no longer than 75 centimetres and not weighted
at the end is allowed during these tests.

538.1.3a)Spurs

General - Spurs are optional for all three Tests. Spurs capable of wounding a Horse areforbidden. Spurs must be of smooth material (metal or plastic). If there is a shank it mustnot be more than four centimetres long (the overall shank must be measured from theboot to the end of the spur) and must point only towards the rear. The end of the shankmust be blunt to prevent wounding a Horse. If the shank is curved, the spurs must be
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or metal knobs “Impulse spurs" and “Dummy spurs” with no shank are allowed.
Rowel Spurs - Spurs with rowels are allowed in the three Tests and whenpractising/warming up. If they are used, rowels must be free to rotate and the rowel must
be round and smooth (no tines allowed). For pony competition, rowel spurs are not allowed
for all tests.

538.1.4

Boots

Boots worn during the Dressage and Jumping Tests (other than as part of regulation service
dress) must be black, brown or black with a brown top.

538.1.5

Earphones

During any warmup or training session Athletes or grooms may wear only one earphone while
mounted. Earphones and/or other electronic communication devices are strictly prohibited in allcompetition arenas, and such usage is penalised by elimination the exception of medical devices,e.g. Hearing aid devices.

538.2

Dressage Test

538.2.1

CivilianProtective Headgear: black or dark colour
Breeches: white or off white
Stock or tie: white or off white
Gloves: white, off white or same colour as coat
Riding boots: black or dark colour
Tailcoats/jackets: any single colour tailcoat or jacket (approved by the Athlete’s NF) will beallowed. Striped or multi-coloured coats or jackets are not permitted. Tasteful and discreet
accents, such as a collar of a different hue or modest piping or crystal decorations, areacceptable.

538.2.2

Members and employees of military establishments and national
studs

Service dress and gloves, protective headgear are compulsory for members and employees of
military establishments and national studs.

538.3

Cross-Country Test

Body protectors* are compulsory for this Test, including when schooling over Cross-Country
fences, at any time.
The use of air vests is recommended.
Boots must have a well-defined heel to avoid slipping through the stirrup*Back Protectors are not considered body protectors.

538.4

Jumping Test

538.4.1

Civilian

Civilians are required to wear the uniform or clothing approved by their NF, a jacket, white or
light fawn breeches, black or brown boots. Other dark coloured boots may be approved at thediscretion of the FEI; boots may have one contrasting colour only, around the top, heel and/or
toe. Boots must have a well-defined heel to avoid slipping through the stirrup. Shirts may havelong or short sleeves and must have a white collar; long-sleeved shirts must have white cuffs.
A white tie or stock must be worn.
Competition jackets may be any colour and must have outward facing buttons. If the jacket has
a collar it must be a lapel collar which may be the same colour as the jacket or a different colour.
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Jackets without a collar are allowed providing the shirt collar and tie are visible when the jacket
is closed.

538.4.2

Members of Armed and Police Forces

Service dress are compulsory for members and employees of military establishments andnational studs.

538.5

Inspection of Dress

A Steward can be appointed to inspect whips, spurs and item of dress before any Test.
The Steward has the authority to refuse permission to start for any Athlete, whose whip or spurs
or safety equipment contravene articles 538. The Steward will immediately report thecircumstances to the Ground Jury for confirmation.
An Athlete who competes with illegal whip(s), spurs or incorrect items of dress is liable toelimination, at the discretion of the Ground Jury.

539

Saddlery / Dress

Please also refer to FEI Eventing Guidelines on Use of Tack, Equipment and Dress for latest
clarifications, published on the FEI website. See also Art. 538.2.1.

539.1

Training and Exercising539.1.1

Compulsory

An English type saddle and any form of bridle, including double bridle, snaffle, gag or hackamores
are compulsory.

539.1.2

Permitted

Running martingales, Irish martingales, bit guards, boots, bandages, fly shields, nose covers
and saddle covers are permitted.
Leather, sheepskin or similar material may be used on each cheek piece of the bridle providing
the material does not exceed three centimeters in diameter measured from the Horse’s cheek.

539.1.3

Permitted for Lunging

Single direct side reins are permitted only while lunging (only with one lunge line) as are running
reins and chambons.

539.1.4

Forbidden

Other martingales, any other kind of gadget (such as bearing, side or balancing reins, etc.) andany form of blinkers, are forbidden under penalty of elimination.

539.2

Dressage Test

539.2.1

Compulsory

An English type saddle and a permitted bridle are compulsory.

539.2.2a)Permitted

A double bridle with cavesson noseband i.e. bridoon and curb with curb chain (made ofmetal or leather or a combination), (Cover for curb “chain” can be made of leather, rubber
or sheep skin) is permitted, as authorized in Annex A. Use of double bridles during
Dressage test allowed for 4* and 5* competitions only. Bridoon and curb must be madeof metal and/or rigid plastic and may be covered with rubber/latex. The lever arm of the
curb bit is limited to ten centimetres (10 cm) (length below the mouth piece). The upper
cheek must not be longer than the lower cheek. If the curb has a sliding mouthpiece, thelever arm of the curb bit below the mouth piece should not measure more than ten
centimetres (10 cm) when the mouth piece is at the uppermost position. Curb "chain"
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b)

c)

d)
e)
f)

g)

can be made of metal or leather or a combination. Cover for curb “chain” can be made ofleather, rubber or sheep skin. The diameter of the mouthpiece of the bridoon and/or curb
must be such so as not to hurt the Horse. Minimum diameter of mouthpiece to be twelve
millimetres (12 mm) for curb bit and ten millimetres (10 mm) for bridoon bit.
A snaffle bridle of which the bit is made of metal, flexible rubber or synthetic, or plastic
or leather material is also permitted as authorised in Annex A. Snaffles are permitted andmust have a minimum diameter of fourteen millimetres (14 mm). For Ponies theminimum diameter shall be ten millimetres (10 mm). The diameter of the mouthpiece ismeasured adjacent to the rings or the cheeks of the mouthpiece. The reins must be
attached to the bit.
The bridle must be made entirely of leather or leather-like material, except for a small
disc of soft padding, which may be used under the intersection of the two leather straps
of a crossed noseband, on the poll or underneath the noseband.
A browband is required and except for the parts that attach to the crownpiece orheadstall, is not required to be made of leather or leather-like material
A breast plate may be used.
Ear hoods are permitted for all Events and may also provide noise reduction. However,
ear hoods must allow for ears to move freely and must not cover the Horse’s eyes andear plugs are not permitted (with the exception of prize giving ceremonies). The ear
hoods should be discreet in colour and design. Ear hoods may not be attached to thenoseband.
Nose net are allowed

Note: For sponsor logo and national identification on Ear hoods - see General Regulations
art. 135.
For drawings of permitted bits and nosebands, see Annex A – Saddlery, table Bits and table
Nosebands. Certain tests may specify that only a snaffle bridle is allowed.

539.2.3

Forbidden

Martingales, bit guards, any kind of gadgets (such as bearing, side, running or balancing reins,etc.), any form of blinkers, earplugs, nose covers and saddle covers, are under penalty ofelimination, strictly forbidden.
False tails are permitted provided they are not weighted or otherwise enhanced in any way
whatsoever.
Bits where the mouthpieces rings restrict the reins to move freely are not permitted as well as
bits that can slide vertically creating a gag effect.
Any pieces of tack that impairs the ears to move freely is forbidden.

539.3

Cross Country and Jumping Tests

539.3.1

Permitted

The type of saddlery is optional. Gags are allowed as are unrestricted running martingales or
Irish martingales. Reins must be attached to the bit(s) or directly to the bridle. The stirrup ironand stirrup leathers must hang free from the bar of the saddle and outside of the flap.

539.3.2

Forbidden

Any form of blinkers, side, running or balancing reins; tongue straps and/or tying down the
Horse’s tongue; any other restrictions, any bit or other item of saddlery likely to wound a Horseare forbidden.
Any pieces of tack that impairs the ears to move freely is forbidden.
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bridle providing the material does not exceed three centimeters in diameter measured from theHorse’s cheek.
Any device which does not allow an immediate and unrestricted separation of the Athlete’s bootfrom the stirrup in case of a fall is forbidden.Any gadget which does not allow an immediate andunrestricted separation of the Athlete in case of a fall, is forbidden.
Neck straps, if used on Cross Country, must be attached either to the breastplate or to thesaddle.
For Cross Country, a throat lash is compulsory to maintain the bridle in place.
For Cross Country, bitless bridles are not allowed.
For Cross Country, hackamores must be used with a bit. The maximum length of the shank is
24 cm, measured in a straight line from the middle of the higher ring to the middle of the lower
ring.
For Cross Country, bits with a lever arm may not exceed 10 cm. The length of the lever arm ismeasured in a straight line from the lowest point where the bit is stopped to the lowest point of
the lever arm.

539.3.3

Jumping Test - Boots

For the Jumping Test, the total maximum weight of equipment allowed to be added to a Horse’s
leg, front or hind (single or multiple boots, fetlock rings etc), is five hundred (500) grams (shoeexcluded).
The use of hind boots for the Jumping test must comply with art. 257 of the Jumping rules.
Failure to comply with this paragraph will incur elimination.

539.4

Inspection of Saddlery

A Steward can be appointed to check the saddlery of each Horse before it enters the arena or
starts a test.
In the Dressage Test the checking of the bridle must be done with the greatest caution.
If the Athlete so requests, the bridle and bit may be checked immediately after the test has been
completed. However, should the bridle or bit in such a case be found not to be permitted, theAthlete will be eliminated.

540

Unauthorised AssistanceAny intervention by a third party, whether solicited or not, with the object of facilitating the taskof the Athlete or of helping their Horse, is considered unauthorised assistance and the Athlete isliable to be eliminated at the discretion of the Ground Jury.
Officials or spectators who draw the attention of an Athlete to a deviation from the course will
be considered giving unauthorised assistance which may result in the elimination of the Athlete.
In particular in the Cross Country Test the following will be considered unauthorised assistance:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

To take intentionally a lead from another Athlete.
To be followed, preceded or accompanied, on any part of the course, by any vehicle,
bicycle, pedestrian, or Horseman not in the Competition.
To post friends at certain points to call directions or make signals in passing.
To have someone at an obstacle to encourage the Horse by any means whatsoever.
To tamper with the obstacles or any part of the course, including, for instance, flags,
indicators, markers, notices, ropes, trees, branches, wire or fences, whether temporary
or permanent.

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540.1
a)
b)

Exceptions

Whip, headgear or spectacles may be handed to an Athlete without dismounting during
the Cross Country Test.
An Athlete, after having knocked a flag at an obstacle as a consequence of a run-out,
may ask the fence Judge for the flag to be repositioned, but no time will be deducted.

540.2

Receiving Apparatus / Cameras

The use of any receiving apparatus by Athletes is strictly forbidden while mounted during thetest.
Automatic recording of data during the test (e.g. heart beat monitoring, temperature, etc.) to
be used for research purposes after the completion of the test is allowed.
For use of cameras on athletes or equipment – see General Regulations. For FEI Named-Events
request for use of cameras must be approved by FEI HQ, request for approval for other events
must be reviewed by the Technical Delegate in consultation with the Organiser.

541

Advertising and Publicity on Athletes and Horses

Subject to the provisions of article 135 General Regulations, the manufacturer logo can appear,
specifically for Eventing: at all Events, except Regional and Olympic Games under the patronageof the IOC, Athletes may wear clothing and use equipment (including, but not limited to, riding
equipment) which identify the manufacturer, the Athletes’ sponsor(s), the Athletes’ teamsponsor(s), the National Federation’s sponsor(s), the Athletes’ nation, and/or the Athletes
themselves, but only under the specific conditions set forth below.

541.1

Identification of a Non-Sponsor Manufacturer

While present in the Competition area and during the prize-giving ceremonies names or logos
identifying a non-sponsoring manufacturer of the clothing, and equipment may appear only once
per item of clothing, and/or equipment and solely on a surface area not exceeding: - threesquare centimetres (3 cm2) for clothing and equipment

541.2

Identification of a Sponsor

While present in the Competition area and during the prize-giving ceremonies the name and/or
logo of the Athletes’ sponsor(s), their team sponsor(s) and/or their National Federation’s
sponsor(s) may appear on a surface area not exceeding:
a)
b)

c)

d)
e)

f)
g)

Two hundred square centimetres (200 cm2) on each side of saddle cloth;
Eighty square centimetres (80 cm2) on each of the two sides of jackets or top garment
at the height of breast pockets for Jumping Events, Dressage Events and for Jumping
and Dressage Tests of Eventing;
Eighty square centimetres (80 cm2) only once lengthwise on the left leg of the riding
breeches during the Dressage, Cross-Country and Jumping tests of Eventing. In any
case, the surface area on the riding breeches should be dedicated to the visibility of thefollowing only: the Athlete’s name, identification of the Athlete’s nationality, the name
and/or logo of the Athlete’s sponsor(s), their team sponsor(s) and/or their National
Federation’s sponsor(s);Sixteen square centimetres (16 cm2) on both sides of the shirt collar;
Either two hundred square centimetres (200 cm2) on one arm of jackets or top garment
or one hundred square centimetres (100 cm2) on each arm of jackets or top garment
for the Cross-Country tests of Eventing
One hundred twenty five square centimetres (125 cm2) vertically in the middle of thehard hat for the Jumping and Cross-Country tests of Eventing;Seventy five square centimetres (75 cm2) for the logo on ear hoods in Dressage,
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Jumping and Cross Country Tests of Eventing.

541.3

Use at FEI Championships

Notwithstanding the above, Organising Committees of FEI Championships may prohibit such
names and logos in the schedule, with the exception of the names and logos of the team sponsors
and/or of the National Federation sponsor(s) under the limitations as set forth in Article
135.2.2.1 of the General Regulations.

541.4

Organising Committee Sponsor

The Organising Committee may display the name and/or logo of a Competition and/or Event
sponsor(s) on members of the Organising Committee crew present in the Competition area andon numbers present on front and back of the bibs worn by Athletes during the Cross-Country
tests of Eventing, as well as on stable rugs when they are in the Competition area and during
the prize-giving ceremonies at all FEI Events. The size of name and/or logo on Athlete’s number
shall not exceed 100 cm2.

541.5

Athlete’s National Identification

While present in the Competition area and during the prize-giving ceremonies the name or logoof the Athlete’s nation, its national symbol and/or its national flag, and/or the Athlete’s National
Federation logo or name may appear on a surface area not exceeding:a)

A reasonable size on each of the two (2) sides of jackets or top garment, at the height ofbreast pockets and on the collar for Jumping and Dressage Tests of Eventing.
b) Two hundred square centimetres (200 cm2) on each side of saddle cloth.
c) Either two hundred square centimetres (200 cm2) on one arm of jackets or top garment
or one hundred square centimetres (100 cm2) on each arm of jackets or top garment for
the Cross-Country tests of Eventing Vertically in the middle part of the hard hat for the Jumping Events;
 Vertically in the middle part of the protective head gear of Dressage;
 Vertically in the middle part of the protective head gear of Eventing National colors
may appear on the entire surface of such protective headgear.
d) Seventy five square centimetres (75cm2) for the logo on ear hood in Dressage, Jumping
and Cross Country Tests of Eventing.
In any case, the Athlete’s national identification can be combined in the same surface area with
the name and/or logo of the Athlete’s sponsor(s), their team sponsor(s) and/or the National
Federation’s sponsor(s) as long as their presence and visibility are in compliance with the surface
areas mentioned in art.135 2.2.1 and 2.3.1 of the General Regulations.
For Championship and Official team competitions Cross Country test, members of the national
teams are required to use national identification colours for equipment, dress and saddle pads
to clearly identify and differentiate visually the competing countries. Colours and pattern are to
be registered in advance with the FEI.
The Athlete’s national flag or the Official three letter IOC abbreviation for the nation may appear
on the back of the Athlete’s jacket for Jumping centred between the shoulders. The top of theflag, or the three letter abbreviation (as applicable) must be placed 4cm below the collar. The
flag may not be more than 25cm wide, with a height in proportion to the width; the three letter
IOC abbreviation must appear in standard IOC typeface and not exceed a height of 8 cm.”
All Athletes and horses should wear a minimum of one item with national identification per
Athlete and Horse

541.6

Athlete’s Name

While present in the Competition area and during the prize-giving ceremonies the Athlete’s namemay appear on a surface area not exceeding:60

CHAPTER 7 GENERAL COMPETITIONS RULESe)Eighty square centimetres (80 cm2) only once lengthwise on the left leg of the riding
breeches during the Jumping and Cross Country Tests of Eventing.

541.7

National Federation Logo

Unless otherwise specified in this Article, no advertisement or publicity is permitted on any
Athlete, Official, Horse, or riding equipment while present in any Competition area or during theperformance. However, Athletes inspecting the course may wear the logo of their sponsor, theirteam sponsor(s), and/or of their National Federation’s sponsor(s) and/or their nationality withina frame not exceeding four hundred square centimetres (400 cm2) on the front and back of their
top garments and within a frame not exceeding fifty square centimetres (50 cm2 ) on head gear.

541.8

Advertising in Field of Play

Unless otherwise provided in the Sport Rules, advertising may appear on obstacles, fences andon the sides of the arena provided any applicable broadcast, internet, or similar law or agreement
permits such advertising.

541.9

Definition of competition area

Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the FEI, for the purpose of this Article, the Competitionarea shall include all areas where the Athlete is being judged or their Horse is undergoing a
Horse inspection. It shall not include collecting rings and start and finish box.

541.10 (as per General Regulations 135.8)
The Chief Steward is responsible for ensuring that the above provisions are respected by Athletes
before entering the arena. Athletes not complying with the above will not be permitted to enter
the arena during competition. An official clothing approved by a NF not complying with therequirements of this Article will not be authorised by the FEI.

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Chapter 8
542

DRESSAGE TESTFEI Dressage Rules

The FEI Dressage Rules apply for the Eventing Dressage Test except where otherwise provided
in these Eventing Rules. Any modification introduced to the FEI Dressage Rules during the year
will be evaluated for inclusion in these Eventing Rules from 1st January the following year.

543

Administration

543.1

Type and level of Test

The type and level of the test will be determined by the type and level of the Competition andwill, therefore, be related to the quality and the standard of preparation of the Athletes andHorses.

543.1.1

CIs and CIOs

Organising Committees are free to select the specific test to be used within the one shown inDressage Annex table Dressage Tests according to the level of the Competitions.

543.1.2

Championships and GamesFor all Championships and Games the "B" test will be used unless specified differently by the
FEI.

543.2

Number of Tests to be judged by day

The Organising Committee may include a maximum of fifty (50) Horses per day to be judged by
one Ground Jury, with an additional flexibility of maximum ten (10) percent, if agreed by theTechnical Delegate and the President of the Ground Jury.

543.3

Judges Positions

Two of the three Judges must be placed along the short side, on the outside of and five metresfrom the arena. The president (C) shall be on the prolongation of the centre line, the other (Mor H) two point fifty metres from and on the inside of the prolongation of the long sides.
The third Judge will be at either E or B, outside and five to ten metres from the arena. The threepositions shall be either C, H ,B or C, M, E, as determined by the Technical Delegate, taking into
account the test and the position of the sun.
In the case of only two Judges they will be positioned at C and either B or E, as determined by
the Technical Delegate, taking into account the test and the position of the sun.
A separate hut must be provided for each Judge. They must be raised not less than fifty (50)centimetres above the ground, in order to give the Judges a good view of the arena.

544

Scoring

544.1

Marking

544.1.1

Good Marks

Judges will award good marks from zero to ten (10) including half marks for each numbered
movement and for the harmony mark.

544.1.2

Scoring Flying Change

For 4* Championships and higher level Events, if the score for a flying change varies by 3 points
or more between the Judges, the Ground Jury will review the official video as soon as possible
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after the Dressage test. The review must be on the same day.
Corrections may only be made to the flying change score with the agreement of the Ground Juryand should be based on one or more of the original score(s)544.1.3 Paperless Judging
Organiser have the option to use paperless judging systems.
If used, any paperless judging system is subject to FEI approval and must be stated in the
Event schedule.
FEI approved paperless judging systems as per the FEI requirements are posted on the FEI
Website.
In any event, a paper version of the Dressage tests must be available to the Judges during
competition as backup.

544.2

Calculation of Scores544.2.1

Good Marks & Errors

The good marks from zero to ten (10) awarded by each Judge to an Athlete for each numbered
movement of the Dressage Test together with the harmony mark are added together deducting
any error of course or test.

544.2.2

Judges Percentages

For each Judge the percentage of maximum possible good marks obtainable is then calculated.
Percentage is obtained dividing total good marks and errors of the Judge by maximum possible
good marks obtainable and then multiplying by 100 and rounding the result to two decimal
digits. This value is shown as the individual mark for that Judge.
Rounding the result to two decimals includes any score of “x.xx5” and above is round up andany score less than “x.xx5” in rounded down.

544.2.3

Athletes Percentage

Athlete’s percentage is calculated on the average good marks and errors obtained by adding
together the total good marks for each Judge and dividing by the number of Judges. The Athletes
percentage will always be rounded to two decimal digits.

544.2.4

Penalty Points

In order to convert Athletes percentage into penalty points, this must be subtracted from 100
with the resulting figure being rounded to one decimal digit. The result is the score in penalty
points for the test.
Rounding the result to one decimal includes any score of “x.x5” and above is round up and anyscore less than “x.x5” is rounded down
Eventing Dressage test error penalties:
1st time

Two (2) points

2nd time

Four (4) points

3rd time

Elimination

Other errors:

Two (2) points per error to be deducted

Note: The Eventing Rules will not line up with the Dressage modifications, and maintains the2015 ruling on error penalties for the Eventing Dressage Test.

544.2.5

Overall Impression of Athlete and Horse MarkIn all Eventing Dressage Tests, one overall mark will be awarded for the Harmony of Athlete andHorse with a double coefficient.
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Chapter 9

CROSS COUNTRY TEST

545

Rules Governing the Cross Country Test

545.1

Starting

545.1.1

Starting Procedure

Athletes at the start of the Cross Country must be under the control of the starter and may notdeliberately start until instructed to do so, under penalty of elimination at the discretion of the
Ground Jury.
The Horse does not have to stand absolutely immobile, but the Athlete must not get any
advantage from a flying start.
Each Athlete should be given reasonable warning before the time the Athlete is due to start, but
it is the Athlete’s responsibility to ensure that the Athlete is ready to start at the correct time.

545.1.2

Starting Box

In order to simplify the task of the starter, an enclosure approximately five meters per fivemeters will be built at the start of the Cross Country, with an open front through which Horses
will start and a gap in one or both sides from which the Horses will enter.
Each Athlete must start from within the enclosure and is at liberty to move around and throughthe enclosure as the Athlete pleases.
An attendant may lead the Horse into the enclosure and may hold the Horse until the signal tostart is given. From that instant, the Athlete is considered to be on the course and no further
assistance may be given.

545.2

Optimum Time and Timing

545.2.1

Optimum Time / Time Limit

The distance chosen, carried out at the chosen speed, gives the optimum time. Completing inless than the optimum time is not rewarded. An Athlete exceeding the optimum time will be
penalised in accordance with art. 548.2 up to the time limit.
The time limit is twice the optimum time.

545.2.2

TimingEach Athlete will be timed on the Cross Country Test from the moment the signal to start isgiven or from the moment the Athlete crosses the starting line which ever happens first to themoment the Athletes crosses the finishing line.
If an Athlete is stopped by an Official, e.g. for a broken fence, accident, being overtaken, formedical or veterinary examination, etc., the time during which the Athlete is prevented fromcontinuing until the Athlete is cleared to start will be recorded and deducted from the total time
taken to complete the Cross Country Test.

545.3

Error of Course

All compulsory passages on Cross Country and all obstacles, including all elements and/or
options, must be passed or jumped in order under penalty of elimination.
All red or white flags must be respected wherever they occur on course under penalty ofelimination except as provided in art. 549.2 & 549.4.
Retaking an obstacle already jumped is forbidden, under penalty of elimination, except asprovided for in art. 549.2 & 549.4.

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545.4

Pace and Dismounting

Between the start and finish of the Cross Country Test, Athletes are free to choose their own
pace.
Athletes may voluntarily dismount without incurring elimination according to art. 549.5.1 tocheck on Horse, adjust saddlery or equipment, or when held on course.

545.5

Overtaking

Any Athlete who is about to be overtaken by a following Athlete must quickly clear the way.
Any Athlete overtaking another Athlete must do so only at a safe and suitable place.
When the leading Athlete is before an obstacle and about to be overtaken, the Athlete must
follow the directions of the Officials.
When the leading Athlete is committed to jump an obstacle, the following Athlete may jump thatobstacle only in such a way that will cause no inconvenience or danger for either.

545.6

Athlete in Difficulty

If, in attempting to negotiate an obstacle, a Horse should be trapped in such a way that it isunable to proceed without assistance or is liable to injure itself, the Athlete will be instructed by
the fence Judge to dismount and will be eliminated.
The fence Judge will decide if parts of the obstacle need to be dismantled or if any otherassistance needs to be given to extricate the Horse.

545.7

Stopping Athletes

If any part of an obstacle is obstructed by an Athlete in difficulty, or if any obstacle has been
dismantled to release a fallen Horse, or if an obstacle has been broken and is not yet rebuilt, orin any other similar circumstances, subsequent Athletes must be halted.
In such a case, an Official should be posted in the path of the oncoming Athlete. The Official
shall wave a red flag, which indicates that the Athlete must stop.
Failure to stop is penalised by elimination at the discretion of the Ground Jury.
The Official will stop Athletes only upon the instruction of the Control Centre or during an
emergency at their own obstacle.
Athletes may be stopped on the course at obstacles or at designated timing/stopping points.

545.7.1

Timing

The time during which the Athlete was stopped, from the moment the Athlete passed the timing
point until the Athlete passes that same point after being given the order to restart, will berecorded and it will be deducted from the total time taken by the Athlete to complete the course.
It is clearly intended that the time shall be taken as the Athlete gallops past the timing point,
not after the Athlete halts nor after a start from the halt.

545.8

Leaving the Course After Elimination

An Athlete eliminated for any reason must leave the course at once and has no right to continue.
The Athlete must walk their Horse off the course, either mounted or dismounted.
Athletes who fail to comply will be disciplined at the discretion of the Ground Jury in accordancewith Art.525 (Dangerous Riding).

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546

Courses

546.1

Marking

546.1.1

Red or White Boundary Flags

Red or white boundary flags shall be used to mark the starting and finishing lines, to markcompulsory passages, and to define obstacles. They are placed in such a way that an Athlete
must leave a red flag on their right and a white flag on their left.

546.1.2

Numbers and Letters

Each obstacle on Cross Country shall be numbered. Obstacles with elements or options (art.
547.5.1) shall, in addition, be lettered (A, B, C, etc.). Each compulsory passage shall be marked
and numbered consecutively.

546.1.3

Start and Finish Signs

In addition to the red or white boundary flags, the starting and finishing line shall also be marked
by distinct signs.

546.2

Distances and Speeds

The distances and speeds demanded for the different levels are determined by the intended
difficulty of the whole test.
Course Designers, within the limits shown in Table of Distances, Speeds, Times and Jumping
Efforts for the relevant level of Competition see Annex B table Distances, will choose the mostsuitable distance for the specific Competition.
Any exceptional modification to the distances and speeds specified in Annex B table Distances
must be approved by the Eventing Committee, except as provided for in Art. 537.2.

546.3

Finishing Lines

The last obstacle of Cross Country shall be not less than 20 metres no more than 50 metresfrom the finishing line.

546.4

Course Plans

Each Athlete will be given in advance a plan showing the track of the course.
The course plan must include the following:
a)
b)
c)
d)

The position of the start and finish
The numbered obstacles and compulsory passages
The distance
The optimum time and time limit

547

Obstacles

547.1

Definition

An obstacle is considered as such if and only if its extremities are marked with a red flag and awhite flag and it is numbered and/or lettered accordingly. All significant jumping efforts that the
average Horse may be expected to attempt to negotiate must be defined as an obstacle orelement and flagged, numbered and/or lettered accordingly.

547.2

Type of Obstacles

547.2.1

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used, they should, if necessary, be reinforced so that they remain in the same state throughout
the test. All reasonable precautions must be taken to prevent the possibility of an Athlete being
able to pass mounted under an obstacle. Portable fences must be secured to the ground in a
way that they have no possibility to move if hit by a Horse.

547.2.2

Construction

The obstacles at which a Horse, in falling, is likely to be trapped or to injure itself, must be built
in such a way that part of the obstacle can be quickly dismantled and can be quickly rebuilt
exactly as before. Such a construction must not in any way detract from the solidity of the
obstacle.

547.2.3

Brush

Brush on top of fences must be made of flexible and deformable material. The fence must be
constructed so that a Horse clearing the fixed and solid part is unlikely to be injured by the brushor hedge. Bullfinches, i.e. thin brushes or hedges through which a Horse can be expected tojump are permitted, provided they can be maintained in consistent condition throughout thetest.

547.2.4

Frangible/Deformable Obstacles

Obstacles can be provided with frangible/deformable technology only if such technology has
been approved by the FEI according to the FEI Standard for the minimum strength of
frangible/deformable cross country fences. A list of approved technologies is published on the
FEI website.
For all levels, all open oxers, open corners, verticals or near verticals with open rails, top rail on
triple bars and gates where the rail dimensions and weight fit the acceptable parameters of an
FEI approved frangible device, must be fitted with frangible devices.

547.2.5

Fences related to water

Each cross-country course must have at least one obstacle (effort) related to water

547.2.6

Sloping & Round Leading Edges

Spread fences including corners must not have an upright or vertical leading edge. The top of
the front of the fence must be rounded or sloped. All other fences, including gates and fencesusing square and/or sawn materials, must not have any sharp or square edges. Brush fences
are excluded provided there is at least 20cms of brush above the solid part of the fence.

547.2.7

Ground lines

Ground lines must be used on fences at all levels.
An additional ground line is not compulsory for fences with a leading edge of 50 cm or less.
Note: Please refer to the Cross Country guide for Officials for further information about the useof Ground lines

547.3

Dimensions

The dimensions of obstacles must be within the limits shown in the Table of Obstacle Heights
and Spreads for the relevant level of Competition see Annex B table Dimensions.
Obstacles must comply with the permitted fence dimensions as per Annex B at the time of theapproval by the Ground Jury (in case of change of ground conditions).

547.3.1

Fixed Part

The fixed and solid part of an obstacle may not exceed the specified height or spread at any ofthe points at which an Athlete might reasonably attempt to negotiate the obstacle.

547.3.2

Brush

The overall height and the height of the solid part of a hedge or brush fence must never exceed
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Competition see Annex B table Dimensions.

547.3.3

Water

At obstacles involving water crossings (ford, lake or wide river), the depth of water, from theentrance to the exit must not exceed 35 centimetres. The length of any water crossing must be
at least six meters between entry and exit, except where an exit step(s) or fence is jumped
directly out of the water, in which case the minimum length must be nine meters.
A fence must not be less than two strides before a step out of water or three strides after a dropin water.
Water to water with a drop is not a permitted obstacle question at any level.

547.3.4

Obstacles with Spread Only

At an obstacle with spread only (dry or water filled ditch), a guard rail or hedge in front thatfacilitates jumping is permitted. It may not exceed 50 centimetres in height and must be includedin the measurement of the spread.

547.3.5

Drops

At 2 star level, no drops over 160 centimetres are permitted. At 3, 4 & 5 star level drops with aflat landing exceeding 160 centimetres are limited to two.

547.4

Measurement547.4.1

Height

The height of an obstacle is measured from the point where the average Horse would take off.

547.4.2

SpreadThe spread of an open obstacle (e.g. oxer or ditch) is measured from the outside of the rails orother material making up the obstacle on the line where the average Horse is expected to jump.
The spread of a closed obstacle with a solid top (e.g. Tables) is measured from the highest point
to the highest point on the line where the average Horse is expected to jump. Base spreadmeasurements include all solid element/rails, including solid ground lines (please refer to XC
Guidelines for details).

547.4.3

Drop

The drop on the landing side of an obstacle is measured from the highest part of the obstacle,
including from the top of a brush fence, to the point where the average Horse would land.

547.4.4

Natural Obstacles

When the height of an obstacle cannot be clearly defined (e.g. natural hedge, bullfinch), theheight is measured to the solid part of the obstacle through which a Horse cannot pass with
impunity.

547.5

Obstacles with Elements and/or Options

547.5.1

Obstacles Composed of Several Elements

If two or more jumping efforts, sited closely together, are designed as one integral test, they
will be designated as "elements" of a single numbered obstacle. Each element will be marked
with a different letter (A, B, C, etc.) and must be negotiated in the correct order.
Where two or more jumping efforts are sited so closely together that after a refusal or run-out
it would be unreasonably difficult to attempt to negotiate the second or subsequent effort without
retaking one or more earlier efforts, these jumping efforts must be designated as one numberedobstacle and lettered accordingly.

547.5.2

Obstacles with Alternatives

Where an obstacle may be jumped in one effort but has alternatives involving two or more
efforts, each of these alternatives must be lettered or numbered as an element.
68CHAPTER 9 CROSS COUNTRY TESTAn alternative obstacle must be sited in such a way that the horse/ athlete must make a new
attempt/approach after a refusal or run-out.

547.5.3

Black Flagged Alternatives

Alternative obstacles or elements may be flagged separately and must be identified by the same
number/letter as on the direct route. In this case, both sets of flags must be marked with a blackline on both sides of the flag.

547.6

Number of Jumping Efforts

The total number of jumping efforts shall be within the limits (minimum and maximum) shownin the Table of Distances, Speeds, Times and Jumping Efforts for the relevant level of Competition
see Annex B table Distances.
The efforts to be counted are the efforts on the route expected to be taken by the average Horse.
For all classes at all levels it is possible to have a maximum of an additional 2 efforts whereby
steps and ditches do not count as efforts under the following conditions:a) 2 steps as part of a combination/related fences only count as one effort, eg a sunken
road with what would traditionally be 4 efforts (fence before, step down, step up, fence
after) will count as 3 effortsb) 3 steps up or down will count as 2 effortsc) a ditch as part of a combination (e.g. a hollow/coffin type fence) does not count as aneffortd) the steps and ditches would be flagged/lettered as normal and judged as normal. The
CD and TD need to agree, in advance of the competition, how many of such efforts, ifany, are appropriate for the particular competition given the nature of the terrain andthe balance, flow, and intensity of the course

548

Scoring

548.1

Faults at Obstacles

Fault

PenaltyFirst refusal, run-out or circle

20 penalties

Second refusal, run-out or circle at the same obstacle

40 penalties

Third refusal, run-out or circle on XC Course

elimination

Fall of Athlete or Horse on Cross Country Course

elimination

Activating a frangible device where the dimension of the fence is modified 11 penalties
Dangerous Riding

25 penalties

Missing a flag as per art. 549.2

15 penalties

Evidence: Only official video recording can be used as evidence. Officials will clarify before startof Cross Country and inform Chefs d’Equipe/riders at meeting/briefing which video recording will
represent the official view, to avoid any misunderstanding.

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548.2

Time Faults

Fault

Penalty

Exceeding optimum time

zero point four (0.4) penalty per commenced second

Exceeding time limit

elimination

548.3

Additional Reasons for Elimination

548.3.1

Compulsory Elimination

Elimination must be applied in the following cases:
k)
l)
m)
n)
o)
p)
q)

Competing with improper saddlery (art. 539).
Error of course not rectified (art. 545.3).
Omission of obstacle or compulsory passage (art. 545.3).
Jumping or incurring a fault at an obstacle in the wrong order or passing through a
compulsory passage in the wrong order (art. 545.3).
Jumping an obstacle in the wrong direction (art. 545.3).
Retaking an obstacle already jumped (art. 545.3).
Athlete in difficulty (art. 545.6).

548.3.2

Ground Jury Discretion

Elimination is left to the discretion of the Ground Jury in the following cases:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)

549

Dangerous riding (art. 525).
Abuse of Horse (art. 526).
Deliberately starting before being given the signal to start (art. 545.1.1).
Jumping or attempting to jump any obstacle without headgear, or with an unfastened
retention harness (art. 538.1.1).
Wilful obstruction of an overtaking Athlete, or failure to follow the instructions of the
Officials while being overtaken (art. 525).
Causing danger to another Athlete while overtaking that Athlete (art. 525).
Failure to stop when signalled (art. 545.7).
Unauthorised assistance (art. 540).

Definition of Faults

The following faults at obstacles (refusal, run-out and circle) will be penalised unless, in theopinion of the relevant Official, they are clearly not connected with the negotiation or attempted
negotiation of a numbered obstacle or element.
In the case of black flag alternatives only one obstacle/element has to be jumped and an Athlete
is permitted to change without penalty from one black flagged line to another (e.g. jumping 6aleft hand route then 6b right hand route) provided the Athlete has not presented their Horse at
the next element of the original line.
In the case of black flags alternatives the faults at obstacles (refusal, run-out and circle) will
only be penalised if related to the obstacle/elements attempted or negotiated (elements not
attempted or negotiated will be irrelevant for the judging of such alternatives).

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549.1

Refusal549.1.1

Obstacles With HeightAt obstacles or elements with height (i.e. exceeding 30 centimetres), a Horse is considered tohave refused if it stops in front of the obstacle to be jumped.

549.1.2

Obstacles Without HeightAt all other obstacles (i.e. 30 centimetres or less in height) a stop followed immediately by astanding jump is not however penalised, but if the halt is sustained or in any way prolonged,
this constitutes a refusal. The Horse may step sideways but if it steps back, this is a refusal.

549.1.3

Multiple Refusals

After a refusal, if an Athlete redoubles or changes their efforts without success, or if the Horseis represented at the obstacle after stepping back and stops or steps back again, this is a second
refusal; and so on.

549.2

Run-out - missing a flaga) Clear (0 penalties): A horse is considered to have cleared the fence when the head, neckand points of both shoulders pass between the extremities of the obstacle as flagged. If a flagis dislodged, the hindquarters must jump the height of the solid part of the obstacle.
b) Missing a flag (15 penalties): A horse is considered to have missed a flag when the pointof a shoulder fails to pass between the extremities of the obstacle as flagged. The head and neckmust pass inside the extremities of the obstacle as flagged. If a flag is dislodged, thehindquarters must jump the height of the solid part of the obstaclec) Run-Out (20 penalties): A Horse is considered to have run-out if, having been presented
at an obstacle on the course, it avoids it in such a way that the head, neck and point of either
shoulder fail to pass between the extremities of the obstacle as flagged or the hindquarters have
not jumped the height of the solid part of the obstacle. Continuing on course without
representing will incur elimination.

549.2.1

Change of Intention

An Athlete is permitted to change their mind as to where the Athlete jumps an obstacle orelement at any time, without penalty, including as a result of a mistake at a previous obstacle
or element. If, however, the Horse avoids part of the obstacle at which it has been presented,
the Combination will be considered to have run-out.

549.2.2

Judging of Bounce Obstacles

At any obstacle where the distance between elements is 5 meters or less (i.e. a “bounce”), whena Horse has negotiated the first element without penalty, the Horse will be deemed to have beenpresented at the second element and similarly if the “bounce” is for example the second andthird elements of a combination. Thus if an Athlete “changes their mind” while negotiating thefirst element of a “bounce” and , for example, then goes a longer route, the Athlete will still be
penalised 20 penalties for a run-out.

549.3

Circle549.3.1

Separately Numbered Obstacles

At separately numbered obstacles, an Athlete may circle or cross their tracks between or aroundthem without penalty provided the Athlete has not presented their Horse at the second or
subsequent obstacles.

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549.3.2

Obstacles Composed of Several Elements

At an obstacle composed of several elements (A, B, C, etc.) a Horse will be penalised once it has
jumped the first element and before it has jumped the last element if:a) It passes around the back of any element of the lettered combination that it subsequently
jumps.
b) It crosses its tracks between the elements.
c) It circles back around any element that it has already jumped before jumping any subsequentelement of a lettered combination

549.4

Representing After a Disobedience

After being penalised for a refusal, run-out or circle, an Athlete, in order to make anotherattempt, is permitted to circle one or more times without penalty, until the Athlete again presents
their Horse at the obstacle.
At an obstacle composed of several elements if the Athlete refuses, runs out or circles at any
element, the Athlete is permitted to retake any elements already jumped, although the Athlete
is liable to be penalised for any fault even if the Athlete has previously jumped an element
successfully.
If after a refusal, run-out or circle, the Athlete wishes to pass through flags in the wrong directionin order to retake an element, the Athlete may do so without penalty.

549.5

Fall

549.5.1

AthleteAn Athlete is considered to have fallen when the Athlete is separated from their Horse in such a
way as to necessitate remounting.

549.5.2

Horse

A Horse is considered to have fallen when, at the same time, both its shoulder and quarters havetouched either the ground or the obstacle and the ground or when it is trapped in a fence in sucha way that it is unable to proceed without assistance or is liable to injure itself.

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Chapter 10
550

JUMPING TESTFEI Jumping Rules

The FEI Jumping Rules apply for the Eventing Jumping Test except where otherwise provided inthese Eventing Rules. Any modification introduced to the FEI Jumping Rules during the year will
be evaluated for inclusion in these Eventing Rules from 1st January the following year.

551

ObjectThis test is similar to an ordinary Jumping Competition, but without any attempt to find a winnerof this test on its own. Its main objective is to prove that, the Horse and Athlete are well trainedin the specialist discipline of Jumping.
The nature of the course, its length, the speed demanded and the dimensions of the obstacles
will be in accordance to the level of the Competition.

552

Course and Obstacles

Within the limits shown in Jumping Annex C, the Course Designer is free to plan a track suitable
to the level of the Competition.
The dimensions of the obstacles shall not exceed the limits shown in Jumping Annex C. At least
two thirds shall be of maximum height for the level offered.
A tolerance of five centimetres in height is acceptable, if dictated by the terrain or by the spacingof the cups as authorised by the FEI Jumping Rules.

552.1

Type of Obstacles

The obstacles will be standard Jumping obstacles.
The obstacles should have a balance of vertical and spread obstacles and shall include two or
three doubles or a double and a treble.
Closed combinations are not permitted. A water jump is not permitted, but a water ditch withrails over is allowed.
FEI approved safety cups must be used as support for back poles of spread obstacles, and in thecase of a triple bar, to support the centre and back pole of the obstacle.
Alternative obstacles are permitted. These jumps are to be marked on the course plan with thesame number and with the word "Alternative".

553

Scoring

553.1

Faults at Obstacles

Fault

Penalty

Knocking down an obstacle

4 penalties

First run-out, refusal or unauthorised circle in the whole test

4 penalties

Second run-out, refusal or unauthorised circle in the whole test

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For short format competitions (when the Jumping test is before the Cross Country test), an
athlete incurring 20 or more Obstacles penalties during the Jumping test will not be authorized
to start in the Cross Country test and will be automatically eliminated from the competition.

553.2

Time Faults

The length of the course and the speed demanded determine the time allowed.
Completing the course in less than the time allowed is not rewarded, but exceeding the timeallowed, Athletes are penalized with 0.4 penalty per commenced second.
Exceeding the time limit involves elimination.

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Annex A

Dressage – Annexes

Note: For Eventing, the bits permitted for the Dressage test have been reformulated to take
into account the wide use of snaffles in Eventing (different to the Dressage Rules) as well as
defining the action.
Any approved mouthpiece may be combined with any approved cheek piece.

1

Permitted Bits for the Dressage Test

1.1 Action of Bitsa) Snaffle bits work on the corners, tongue and bars of the mouth depending on their shapeand the rein effect produced by the Athleteb) Single-jointed bits may also work on the roof of the mouth if not fitted and used correctly.
c) Straight bar snaffles cause more tongue pressured) Double-jointed snaffles conform to the shape of the mouth and tongue creating moreeven pressuree) Rounded or moving centrepieces encourage movement of the tongue and salivationf)Curved mouthpieces with joints and Mullen mouth bits conform to the shape of the tongue
and mouth.

g) Cheek Piecesh) Full cheek, egg butt and D ring snaffles are more stable and also work on the sides of the
mouth
i)

Loose ring snaffles have a more moveable mouthpiece to encourage mouthing of the bitand salivationj)

Hanging cheek snaffles have a slight leverage action and work more on the corners ofthe mouth and poll

1.2 Material:a) Durable enough to be safeb) Must keep smooth and solid surface, not to be altered by the chewing of the horse inorder to prevent horse from injuriesc) Not health-damagingd) Snaffles: can be made of metal, flexible rubber or synthetic, or plastic or leather material,
and may be covered with rubber/latex or leather.
e) Bridoon and curb: must be made of metal and/or rigid plastic and may be covered withrubber/latex.

1.3 Permitted Snaffles (see diagrams)a)May have one or two jointsb)

May be double-jointed with rounded or rotating mouthpiece allowing for better fit andcomfort. The edges must be rounded and the length of the centre link must be 4.5cm
long as a maximum.

c)

May have a slightly curved port, allowing more room for the tongue. The maximum
height is 30mm from the lower part of the side of the tongue to the highest point of
the deviation. The widest part of the deviation must be where the mouthpiece contacts
the tongue and must have a minimum width of 30mm. The mouthpiece of a jointed or
unjointed snaffle may be shaped in a curve within the dimensions specified above.

d)

Wavy bits are allowede)

A coupling is permitted as the centre link and must be solid with no moveable parts
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other than a roller.
f)

The centre link must be roundedg)

The diameter of the mouthpiece must be a minimum of 14mm for Horses and 10mm
for Ponies at the rings or cheeks.

h)

The maximum length of the cheek piece of a hanging cheek snaffle is 7cm measured
from the top of the mouthpiece to the top of the small ring

1.4 Illegal Bitsa)Snaffles with a control plate (i.e Dr Bristol: if put incorrectly the edge of the plate
causes excess pressure on tongue).

b)

Any single or double - jointed cable bits (may cause pinching of the tongue or cheeks)c)Bits which place mechanical restraint on tongue (large immovable centre link causes
excessive pressure on tongue).

d)Bits that can slide vertically creating a gag effecte)

Mouthpiece wings that restrict the reins to move freely.

1.5 Snafflesa) Permitted Mouthpieces
1. Single-jointed

10.

2. Double-jointed

11.

3.Shaped single-jointed

12.

4. Single-jointed with rubber coating

13.

5. Double jointed with rotating middlepiece

14.

6. Double jointed with plastic middle piece

15.

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7. ball jointed

16.

8.multiple ball-jointed

17.

9.shaped
doublejointed

18.

19.

b) Permitted Cheek pieces:
1.LooseRing

7. D-Ring

2. Egg-Butt

8. D-Ring

3. Egg-Butt

9.Loose ringwith sleeves

4.D-Ring

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5. D-Ring

11. Snaffle withfull cheeks

6.Hanging-cheek12.Traditionalsnaffle cheekpiece

1.6 Double Bridle
Permitted Curb Mouthpieces:Permitted Curb Cheekpieces:1.

1. Straight cheek2.

2. Straight cheek3.

3. S-Shape cheek4.

4. Sliding
Cheeck Curb

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5.

Permitted mouthpieces for Bridoon
1. Singlejointed

5. Soublejointed withrotating
middle-piece

2. Double-jointed

6. Double jointed withplastic middle
piece

3.Shaped
singlejointed

7. Ball-jointed

4. Single-jointed with rubber coating

8.Multiple
ball jointed

9.Shaped
double jointed

Permitted Cheekpieces for Bridoon
1.Loose Ring

3. Egg-Butt

2. Egg-Butt

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2

Permitted Bridles for the Dressage Test

The images below are examples only, and similar bridles which produce the same effect on thehorse are also allowed if they adhere to the art.539.
All Nosebands must be correctly fitted, and cannot be so tight to cause unnecessary discomfort
to the Horse, ref. Code of Conduct.

Test6) Stotztem (combined noseband – no throat
lash)Nosebands 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 are not permitted when a double bridle is used

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3

Dressage Tests for Eventing

Valid as from 1st January 2023
Please refer to: https://inside.fei.org/fei/your-role/organisers/eventing/dressage-tests

Annex B
1

Cross Country - Annexes

Cross Country Obstacles Maximum Dimensions
One star Two star Three star Four star

Five star

Fixed (m.)

1.05

1.10

1.15

1.20

1.20

W-CH/
Olympic Games
1.20

Brush (m.)

1.25

1.30

1.35

1.40

1.45

1.40

Top Spread
(m.)

1.20

1.40

1.60

1.80

2.00

1.80

Base Spread
(m.)

1.80

2.10

2.40

2.70

3.00

2.70

Without Height 2.40
(m.)

2.80

3.20

3.60

4.00

3.60

Drop (m.)

1.60

1.80

2.00

2.00

2.00

2

1.40

Distances - Speeds - Jumping Efforts

CCI-S (Short) Cross Country Distances - Jumping Efforts – Speeds
Level

CCI1*Intro(unified)
2000
3000
20
25
500
4’00’’
6’00’’

Distance(m.)
Efforts

Min
Max
Min
Max
Speed (m./min.)Time (m.)
Min
Max

Two starThree star

Four star

2600
3120
25
30
520
5’00’’
6’00’’

3025
3575
27
32
550
5’30’’
6’30’’

3420
3990
30
35
570
6’00’’
7’00’’

CCI-L (Long) Cross Country Distances - Jumping Efforts – Speeds
Level
Distance(m.)
Efforts

Min
Max
Min
Max

Two starThree star

Four star

Five star

3640
4680
25
30
520

4400
5500
30
35
550

5700
6270
35
40
570

6270
6840
40
45
570

W-CH/Olympic
Games
5600 m
5800 m
38
42
570

Speed
(m./min.)
Time
Min
7’00
8’00’’
10’00’’
11’00
9’50”(min.)
Max
9’00
10’00’’
11’00’’
12’00
10’10”
Within the above limits, the CD and TD may adjust in either direction to take account of theterrain, the number of efforts should be broadly proportional to the length of the course.
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3

Diagram of Cross Country Obstacles and Faults

Explanatory diagrams can be found in a separate document published on FEI website, and isregularly updated.Add

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Annex C1

Jumping - Annexes

Obstacles Maximum Dimensions
Speeds - Jumping Efforts-

Distances-

Maximum Dimensions - Distances - Speeds - Efforts
CCI – L & S

One star

Two starThree star

Four star

Five star

Height (m.)

1.10

1.15

1.20

1.25

1.30

Oxer spread (m.)

1.25

1.35

1.40

1.45

1.45

Triple Bar spread (m.) 1.45

1.55

1.60

1.65

1.65

Distance (m.)

600

600

600

600

600

Speed

350

350

350

375

375

Nb Obstacles/ Max
Efforts

10-11/12

10-11/13

10-11/14

11-12/15

11-13/16

If the arena is less than 5000 square meters, the maximum speed for Four & Five star level
Competitions shall be 350 meters/min.
In arenas less than 2300 square meters the maximum speed for any level shall be 325/min.

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Annex D

Medical Services

Recommendations for Medical Services at FEI Competitions
Medical Services Coverage at FEI Competitions
This Annex outlines the medical service coverage to be implemented by Organising Committees(OCs) of FEI Eventing Events. It must be read in conjunction with the “Guidelines for the Medical
Coverage at Events” available on the FEI website.
Note: This Annex is considered as recommendation for 2 years before mandatory
implementation. Feedback from NFs and OCs from events in the next year will be reviewed by
the Eventing and Medical Committee.
I. MEDICAL SERVICES REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE THROUGHOUT THE EVENT
1. Chief Medical Officer (CMO)(*)
1.1 Role
The CMO is appointed well in advance of the event and works closely with the Organizing
Committee when planning for event medical coverage and participate in the preparation of the
Serious Incident Management Plan (SIMP) for the event.
At Championships where, the CMO will arrange a meeting for the international team doctors andmedical personnel in order to Familiarise them with the venue and available medical resources
provide the necessary contact information to access the medical services.
1.2 Qualifications
The CMO does not have to be a physician, but is suitably experienced in the planning of medical
coverage for equestrian events and has knowledge of the available local emergency medical
resources and applicable local regulations.
2. First aid for spectators and workforce
First aide services for spectators and workforce must be provided in compliance with the locallyapplicable legislation and guidelines and following consultation with the CMO and local
emergency medical service personnel.
3. On-site medical personnel
On-site medical personnel as detailed below must be available during the hours of competition
and training periods.
They must be able to cover all riding and competition areas, stables, and on-siteaccommodations.

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MEDICALPERSONNEL

NUMBERSOF
MEMBERS
IN
EACH
TEAMS

QUALIFICATIONS

Cross-Countrytest:

At least: 2

at least 1 teamAdvanced
MedicalResponse TeamAt least: 1 member with the minimum
necessary skills to:i.
perform advanced airway
management, preferably with rapid
sequence anaesthesia, intubation
and rescue airway techniques;ii.
decompress a tension
pneumothorax;iii.
insert intravenous and intraosseouslines to administer fluids andanalgesia; and,iv. apply pelvic binders, cervical collars
and place suitable splints for
fractures; v) perform procedural
sedation to allow rapid and humanelimb reduction, splintage, extraction
and transport.

Dressage,
Jumping andCross Country
tests:

Standard
MedicalResponse
Teams

Minimum: 1

Training in immediate care andappropriate equipment for airway
support, wound, bleeding and fracture
management.

Ideally: 2

At least 1 team
Mandatory for
the
Cross
Country test,
optionalforthe Dressage
and Jumping
tests

Cross Country Test:
Ambulance or for thetransportation of injured orsick athletes to an
appropriate treatment
facility.
In countries where stationing
ambulances at an event is not
permitted by the law, a plan
must be into place for
medically
appropriate
transport available as soon as
possible on site (target: 15
minutes,
maximum
30
minutes).

--

For events, ambulances should containequipmentforadvancedairwaysupport including oxygen, treatment ofpneumothorax, intravenous access andfluids, management of cervical spineand other back injuries, long bone
fractures.
The ambulance personnel must be
adequately trained to use all such
equipment.

Jumping & Dressage Tests:
As above, or, at the minimum,a plan must be into place for
medically
appropriate
transport available as soon as
possible on site (target: 15
minutes,
maximum
30
minutes).

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4. Medical personnel access to the venue
All medical personnel with their emergency equipment and transport must have credentials andaccess to the entire venue at all times, including the stable area and finish during thecompetition.
They must be familiar prior to the competition with all access routes to the competition areas
and anticipate alternatives in the event of inclement weather conditions which may necessitate
the use of all-terrain vehicles for transport to ensure rapid evacuation.
Reliable radios must be available to ensure coordination with competition officials.
5. Radio & telephone communications
Radio communications must be made available throughout the entire competition, to alert
the on-site emergency medical providers
A telephone line or cell phone must be reserved for immediate communication with thedesignated local emergency medical service and emergency hospital for additional
needed resources or notification of transport from the event site.

••

II. MEDICAL SERVICES REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE DURING COMPETITION TIME(INCLUDING DESIGNATED WARM-UP TIMES)
1. Medical response - DRESSAGE and JUMPING tests
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT
Medical personnel type

Response time

1 x Standard Medical
Response Team available onsite

Strongly
recommended:maximum 3
minutes(***) fromnotification of
accident

Logistical considerations
Should have an immediate access toany part of the competition arena
and warm up areas.

+
Additional medical personnel required for adequate coverage
As pre-determined by the CMO and OC depending on the layout and number of arenas+
If possible: ambulance or equivalent arrangement (see table in II.3 for details)
for:-Treatment of minor ailments
Observation and initial treatment of serious injuries or illness
Transportation to appropriate medical facilities.

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2. Medical response – CROSS COUNTRY test
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT
Medical personnel type

Plannedrecommended

Logisticalconsiderations

Response time1xAdvanced
MedicalResponse Team available at
all times on site

maximum
minutes(***)

5from notificationof accident

Capability of rapid deployment to any
part of the course (including warm-uparea) and all obstacles on the crosscountry course+
Additional medical personnel required for adequate coverage
As pre- determined by the CMO depending on the layout of the Cross Country courses
and the accessibility of the site.
+
If possible: ambulance or appropriate transportation plan (see table in II.3 fordetails) for:-

Treatment of minor ailments
Observation and initial treatment of serious injuries or illness
Transportation to appropriate medical facilities.

Note: (***) The timing are new requirements.

3.1 Evacuation of injured athletes from the field of play
Provisions should be clearly established before the start of the competition for intermediatetransport of any injured athletes off the field of play to the transport ambulance.
Possible adverse transport conditions due to weather conditions should be anticipated. This may
include all wheel drive transport options which will require pre-positioning at the direction of the
CMO and on-site medical providers.
3.2 Plan for the transportation of injured athletes to hospital•••

In determining the number of ambulances, the CMO and OC should consider the distanceto the nearest trauma hospital in case an ambulance has to leave the competition site,making sure that another appropriately equipped ambulance is still readily available tocover the competition. Otherwise the competition must be delayed until a replacement
ambulance in on-site.
Rapid routes for access and departure must be prepared in advance and safeguarded
during the competition for the expeditious transfer of the seriously injured to an
appropriate medical facility. This should also include pre-determined plans for access andegress for jumps that are deemed potentially high risk.
Depending on the access to the site and the distance to a trauma hospital (greater than
60 minutes by land transport), helicopter evacuation should be strongly considered forseriously injured Athlete at the discretion of on-site medical personnel. A suitable landingzone should be identified and secured in advance for the medical evacuation helicopter.
This information should be relayed by the CMO to the appropriate medical evacuation
helicopter service in advance of the competition.

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III. MANDATORY MEDICAL ASSESSMENT AFTER A FALL
If an Athlete falls at a Competition, the Athlete will not be allowed to continue without a medical
assessment by on-site medical personnel, even if the Athlete has no obvious injury. Please see
applicable FEI rules if an Athlete refuses medical evaluation which will result in immediate
elimination for the remainder of the competition
Article 523.3 All Athletes that have had a fall during training on the Competition site or in
Competition must be examined by the Official Medical Officer before they either take part inanother test, Competition or leave the venue. The Athlete is fully responsible for ensuring that
this examination takes place.
Article 527.1.d: Any Athlete who leaves the venue after a fall without submitting to theexamination required under this Article will automatically be issued an Eventing Recorded
Warning for incorrect behaviour, which will be delivered to their National Federation.
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Annex E

Organising Requirements for Eventing 5
star Level Events

Five star level Events are believed to be the pinnacle of the sport representing Eventing on theworld stage and as such it is felt that there should be some guidelines for potential Organising
Committees to ensure that the image of the sport and the presentation of the Event are of thehighest possible quality.
The FEI will only recognise a few Events at this level and this recognition will be subject to somestrict criteria.
Application process:a) Before being awarded an Event of five star level status the Organising Committee musthave run, at the venue, a lower level international Eventing Competition of at least Fourstar level, and demonstrated the ability to stage an Event of the highest level.
b) Application from the host National Federation to the FEI to stage a five star level Eventmust to be accompanied by a proposal including detailed information about the venue(access, facilities, etc) and the suitability of the footing, the Organising Committee, thefinancial viability (including proposed levels of sponsorship income), budget and cashflow, local accommodation availability, and proposed level of prize money.
c) The Organising Committee must have a proven track record of success. A business plan
must be presented as well as a motivation letter on the reasons to transfer to the CCI5*
category.
d) Details in regard to the Organising Committees Broadcast strategy must be provided aswell as expressions of interest in regard to Broadcast coverage and live streaming.
e) The venue needs to be approved by an FEI appointed Delegate, who will visit the
proposed Event at the OC’s/National Federation’s expense.
f) The National Federation will be responsible for supporting the application and overseeing
the success of the Event, and a representative of the National Federation must be
included in the Board of the Organising Committee.
g) The proposal must include the proposed Course Designer who must be an Eventing Level
3 Course Designer. The Course Designer in question must support the proposal andendorse that the venue is suitable for the Five star level.
h) The Event has to be approved by the FEI Eventing Committee who reserve the right to
ask for as much information as is considered necessary. The FEI Eventing Committee also
reserves all rights to not accept the five star denomination request of any Organiser.
i) Dates must fit in to the overall Eventing calendar, not clash with any major
Event/Championship and be consistent from year to year in order to allow the other
Events to position themselves in consequence.
j) Applications shall be sent to the FEI at the latest by July the year preceding the Event
applied for.
Requirements:k) Minimum level of prize money: €125’000 for 2020 and 2021, € 150’000 by 2022.
l) Mandatory CCTV for public, Athletes, owners and the Ground Jury and for safety reasons.
m) An all-weather dressage arena is strongly recommended.
n) It is strongly encouraged that the OC appoints a Course Advisor, in consultation with the
FEI and the Course Designer in charge.
Technical Standards:o) 5* Dressage and Show Jumping
11-12 minutes Cross Country / 6270-6840 m / 40-45 efforts
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5* Fence heights and fence technical standardsp) Risk Management: the fall rate at 5*Events to be included in the evaluation (100%) to
be set. Cross Country penalties rate if higher or lower than the set benchmark to beanalysed with OC and Course Designer.
q) Spectator & athlete experience: to be definedr) Organising Committee to appoint President of Ground Jury and Technical Delegate for 5
star events in consultation with the FEI.
Yearly Review:s) A review committee composed of representatives of the FEI Eventing Committee, FEI
Delegate and the FEI Secretary General will assess existing five star level Events on a
yearly basis. Should any Event not fulfil requirements it will be possible to re-evaluate
the star level.
t) Risk Management: Yearly review (fall rate) of all 5* Events to be conducted.
u) All Events will be reviewed on yearly basis.

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Annex F
1

Athlete Representative

Appointment of Athlete Representative

Prior to the Athletes’ first opportunity to inspect the Cross Country course every Organising
Committee of an international Event must appoint an Athlete Representative from among theAthletes taking part in the Competition having first obtained that Athlete’s consent.
This Athlete Representative has the task of acting as a channel of communication between the
Athletes and the Officials on any matter directly connected with the Event without in any way
removing the right of any Athlete to speak to the Organising Committee, Technical Delegate,
Ground Jury, or Course Designer. The name of this Athlete must be notified to the Athletes atthe briefing if one is held or posted prominently on the Event notice board if no briefing takes
place.

2

Athletes Briefing

The usual Athletes briefing on routine matters to do with last minute changes due tometeorological conditions, ground, etc must still take place on the evening before the Cross
Country Test.

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Annex G

FEI Badges for Honour

Badges of Honour will be awarded to Athletes who complete Olympic Games and WorldChampionships to the following scale:h) A Gold Badge for three completions.
i) A Silver Badge for two completions.
j) A Bronze Badge for one completion.

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ANNEX H RULES FOR EVENTING PONY RIDER & EVENTS - ANNEXES

Annex H

Rules forEventsEventing

Pony

Rider

&

Pony Rider Competitions are an important element in the development of equestrian sport incertain regions of the world. The Eventing Rules apply for the Eventing Pony Competitions except
where otherwise provided in this annex. Pony rules have been integrated in the overall Eventing
rules in regard to entries, participation, Officials appointment etc, according to the Long Format(CCI) 2 star Competition and championship.

1

International Pony Events and Qualification

1.1

Pony Competitions

Events limited to Pony competitors are designated with a “P” level 1 or 2: “L-Long” or “S-Short”.
These events are only reserved for pony riders according to age limitation.
a) CCIP1 - Introductory levelb) CCIP2 - Experienced level
The Pony European Championship will be held at the CCIP2 star level.

1.2

Qualifications

Pony Riders and ponies must be certified by their national federation as qualified to compete at
the required level.
For Championships, Pony Riders and Ponies must have obtained as a combination a Minimum
Eligibility result at a CCIP2-L or S, CCI2*-Long or Short.

2

Pony Measurement

Provisions in Veterinary Regulations apply.

3

SaddleryExercise Areas Article 539.1 applies except that hackamore, curb and double bridle are notallowed. Dressage Test “ Article 539.2 applies except that curb and double bridle are not allowed(only snaffle bits). Cross-country and Jumping Tests - Article 539.3 applies except that curb,
double bridle, hackamores, bit less bridle, wire, double wire and chain bits are not allowed. (Seereference in FEI Eventing Guidelines on Use of Tack, Equipement and Dress on Eventing Rules
page published on FEI Website).
a) Pelham is allowed for XC and Jumping.
b) A Pelham is not considered a Curb bit if it has a mouthpiece ring and a ring at the top
and bottom of the bit.
c) Pelham must be on a single rein (with a connecting piece from the mouthpiece ring to
the bottom ring) – double reins not allowed.
d) Pelham can be used with curb chain or leather strap.

4

Dressage Test

2014 CCIP1-L Test to apply for Eventing Dressage for Pony Events (CCIP1-L or S)
CCI2* B Test to apply for Eventing Dressage for Pony Events (CCIP2-L or S)
CCI2* B Test to apply for Eventing Dressage for Pony Championships

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5

Cross-country Test

5.1

Types of Obstaclesa) Bull finches are not allowed.
b) Bounce fences (combination of upright obstacles with no stride) are allowed but must not
be into water and must be of an appropriate distance, and degree of difficulty, for ponies
and Pony Riders.
c) The drop on the landing side of an obstacle, or of those obstacles that are jumped as a
ski jump, may never exceed 1.45m. The number of such obstacles is limited to two. The
number of drop fences less than 1.45m is left to the discretion of the Technical Delegate.
Table below to be replaced by the following:
Cross Country Obstacle – maximum - dimensions
Pony P1

Pony P2

Fixed

1,00 m

1,05m

Brush

1,20m

1,25m

Top Spread

1,20m

1,30m

Base Spread

1,70m

1,90m

Without height

2,00m

2.50m

Drop

1,35m

1,45m

Cross Country Distances – Speeds – Jumping efforts (as per 2014 Rules)
Level

Distance

Efforts

Speed m/min

Meters/Effort

Min

Max

Min

Max

Min

Max

Min

Max

CCIP1

2300

3000

20

25

450

500

100

120

CCIP2

2700

3700

25

30

500

520

100

120

For Pony Championships the distance and speed should be the maximum allowed.
Jumping Obstacle Dimensions – Distances – Speed – Efforts
CCIP1

CCIP2

Height

1,05m

1,10m

Oxer Spread

1,20m

1,25m

Triple Bar Spread

1,40m

1,50m

Distance

Max 500m

Max 500 m

Speed

350 m/min

350 m/min

Max Obstacles/efforts

10-11/13

10-11/14

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Annex I
1

Indoor / Arena Cross Country Rules
Rules for National and International competitions

FEI Rules apply to all Eventing Classes held within or in direct relation with, OR shortly before
or after a FEI International Jumping/Dressage Event. The following minimum requirements areto be implemented by ALL Organising Committes organising this type of competition to manage
and limit risk at these events.
NFs/OCs have two (2) options for the organisation of Indoor/Arena Eventing competitions:1.

Apply to the FEI to organise this class as an International competition withinclusion in the FEI Calendar using the competition code CIX-Arena. The
competition schedule to be submitted to the FEI for approval (specific form
available).

Or
2.

Organise the competition under National rules under the responsibility of the
National Federation to enforce the below compulsory minimum requirements.

The following minimum requirements are mandatory:
1.

Qualification of Athletes: Competition open only to A, B and C FEI categorised
Athletes (to ensure all Athletes have adequate experience)2.

Qualification of Horses: minimum 7 years old and having 1 MER in CCI-3* minimum

3.

Level of competition: maximum (current) 3 star level obstacles with speed related tothe size of the arena.

4.

Competition Format:

5.

2

•

Optimum time if competition runs over fixed obstacles•

Against the clock: ONLY with knockable fences or hedges (min. 1/3 of theheight of the obstacle)•

Two phases:-

1st phase: fixed obstacles possible, Table A format not against the clock-

2nd phase: knockable fences, Table A against the clock

FEI Officials: One experienced FEI Eventing Course Designer or FEI Eventing TechnicalDelegate. Veterinarians: it is mandatory that the VSM or TV appointed be regularly
involved in the treatment of horses in Eventing competitions. It is necessary for the VD
appointed to the CIX Event to be listed as a VD for Eventing.

Prizemoney & expenses

At the discretion of the Organising Committee, however the principle of this Competition is ademonstration class and should not be considered a high level Competition

3
The FEI Eventing Rules for Horse Welfare / Risk
management
FEI Rules in regards to Dangerous Riding, sanctions etc, apply.

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4

Promotion of Eventing as Discipline

Commentators: it is recommended that commentators with experience in Eventing are
involved during the competition to explain Eventing, video clips are available for big screen toshow the “real sport” (outdoor, 3 disciplines etc).

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GLOSSARYGLOSSARY
Competition:
As defined in the General Regulations, Competition refers to Refers to each individualclass in which Athletes are placed in an order of merit and for which prizes may beawarded.
Cross Country Controller:
Is an experienced Official, who devises with the OC a communication plan for the Cross
Country Test and organises the control of the Competition. Cross Country Controller
liaises with the Ground Jury and Technical Delegate and advise of any situation
development.
Elimination:
As defined in the General Regulations, Elimination means that an Athlete and/or a Horse
may not continue in the Competition at issue and/or in any further Competition(s) of the
Event, unless the Sport Rules provide otherwise.
Event:As defined in the General Regulations, Event means a complete meeting, "Show","Championship" or "Games". Events may be organised for one or more than one
Discipline.
Disqualification:
As defined in the General Regulations, and unless the Sport Rules provide otherwise,
Disqualification means that an Athlete and/or the Horse(s), is/are disqualified from theCompetition at issue or from any further Competition(s) of the Event. Disqualification
may also be retroactive.
Long Format Competitions:
Refer to Eventing Competitions that may take place over three or more days. The
Dressage Test will be spread over one or more consecutive days, depending on thenumber of Athletes, directly followed on the next day by the Cross Country Test that will
be directly followed on the next day by the Jumping Test. In the Long Format
Competitions the Cross Country course will be of such a length that the Horse is required
to be supremely fit and stamina will be required for success. The Cross Country Test will
always take place before the Jumping Test.
Lower level event
Lower level event are defined as the competitions for 1* to 3* Competitions, long or shortformat, as specified in Appendix E of the FEI General Regulations

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Minimum Eligibility Requirements (MER):
Refers to the prerequisites and conditions that need to be fulfilled by an Athlete to beallowed to compete at certain level of Eventing Competitions. A MER is achieved bycompleting an Eventing Competition within minimum parameters specified in the
Eventing Rules.
Medical Information:
Athletes with medical conditions that may be relevant in the case of a medical emergency
have the responsibility of wearing a medical data carrier from a system provider, able tocommunicate information at least in English at every Event when riding. Alternatively(and at the minimum) a medical armband of good quality can be used. Athletes whochose to wear an armband should download and fill the form available for this purposeon the FEI’s website.
National Safety Officer:
Is a liaison between the NF and the FEI for obtaining the information regarding any
international or national (including regional) Events. The National Safety Officer is
responsible to spread FEI Eventing Risk Management vision and ideas (awareness)regarding the sport in the NF.
Short Format Competition:
Refer to Eventing Competitions that may take place over one or more days. The Dressage
Test will always take place first and will be followed on the same or following days by theJumping and Cross Country Test. In the Short Format Competition the level of difficultyof the Cross Country course is similar to the Long Format according to the star system,
but the course is shorter and the intensity of efforts will be higher. The Cross Country
Test will preferably take place after the Jumping Test.

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