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Rules

Ridden Display of Basic Flatwork

As per Eventing Ireland Rule Book 2003 covering 'One-Day Events - Dressage' for Novice Classes (Sections 59-69, Appendices b to e)

Jumping

As per Eventing Ireland Rule Book 2003 covering 'One-Day Events - Show Jumping' (Sections 95-103), except for the following:

Heights, distances and speeds are all as per the FEHL Schedule 2006

Penalties: Knockdown 4 penalties, First disobedience 4 p., Second disobedience 4 p., Third disobedience Elimination

Fall of horse OR rider: Elimination

Time penalties: For every four commenced seconds in excess of the time allowed: 1 penalty

Snaffle bridle only is permitted (as defined in Rules)

No martingales of any description are permitted, including in the warm-up area. Similarly, any other gadgets not allowed in the competition are also not permitted in the warm-up area.

Only normal boots and bandages are allowed.

Code of Conduct, Code of Behaviour and Prohibited Substances

As per Eventing Ireland Rule Book 2003, available for inspection at all Training Clinics, Qualifiers and the Final.

Starting Times

For the Training Clinics, the Qualifiers and the League Final will be available by telephone from FEHL Secretary Maria Klange-Lynch two days before the respective dates, between 7.00 and 9.00 p.m. ONLY and on 087 925 1716 ONLY!

Withdrawals and Refund of Entry Fees

Training Clinics: No refunds will be made for withdrawals after the closing date but the substitution of a horse will be allowed. Qualifiers and Final: A 50% refund after the closing date will be allowed.

Passports, Vaccinations and Microchips

All participating horses must be accompanied by a Passport with recorded breeding and identified breeder and must also be micro-chipped for the purpose of identification.

Lungeing

Lungeing is permitted only with the permission of the Organiser and in areas that are clearly marked.

Schooling

Schooling over the Jumping Course on the day of a competition is not permitted.

Mounted course walks

A mounted course walk for 4-year olds only at the Qualifiers may be allowed at the Organiser's discretion, weather and time permitting, ca 30 minutes before the start of the jumping phase, provided that the rider is correctly attired, wears his/her number, does not ride between any red and white flags and does not go through or across any part of any fence in any direction.

Protective clothing

Protective headgear is compulsory for the Jumping session of the Training Clinics, the Qualifiers and the Final. Back protectors are highly recommended.

Final
For the Final, a stamped and signed Veterinary Certificate for each horse, issued not later than 30 days before close of entries, is required. Vet cert forms will be available from the Secretary at the Qualifiers. Late entries or entries without the Veterinary Certificate will not be accepted.

Prize Winners at the Final

At the League Final in September, the Prize Winners must be mounted for the concluding prize-giving ceremony. In deference to our Sponsors, all Prize Winners must be present or represented at the prize-giving, correctly attired.

Health & Safety Statement and Disclaimer

Posted at the entrance to each FEHL venue will be the following two signs: The Organisers of this event have taken all reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of everyone present. In order that these measures be effective, everyone entering these premises must take all reasonable care to avoid and prevent accidents. All persons present must obey at all times the instructions and directions of the Organisers and their designated Officials and Stewards. All equestrian sports present an inherent risk of injury to both participants and bystanders. Neither to Landowners nor the Organisers of this event accept any responsibility whatsoever for accident, injury, loss or damage to any person, property or exhibit howsoever caused or occurring on these premises. All persons passing this sign enter this property at their own risk and are understood to have implicitly accepted the above Disclaimer.

 

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