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WORLD CUP JUMPING
These rules are to be read in conjunction with the FEI rules for the World Cup for Jumping
Riders. Where these rules are silent, FEI Rules prevail.
Entries, Class Size and Choice of Competition
1. Unpaid nominations for CSI-W classes will not be allowed to compete. Horses may enter for CSI-W and Mini Prix classes at the same Event. They will, however, be restricted to participation in one of these classes only.
2. The maximum number of competitors in each qualifier is 35.
3. “Outside of Western Europe, a rider can ride two rides in the World Cup preliminary competitions.
In such cases the horse to be ridden for World Cup points must be declared before the start of the competition and the competitor must ride this horse first. Once the competition has begun a competitor may not change his World Cup horse. However, prior to the beginning of the competition, a competitor may change his World Cup horse only if his originally declared World Cup horse is withdrawn from the competition and the newly declared World Cup horse competes in the same position in the starting order as the originally declared World Cup horse.�
4. If there are more than 30 nominations the organisers have the right to restrict riders to one horse.
If, on the day of the competition, there are fewer than 30 starters, the Organising Committee may decide to allow up to two horses per rider to start. Where the number of starters is to be restricted and the class is a qualifier for Certificates of Competency, a rider may start a third horse HC.
5. Organisers have a choice of competition formats
• Article 238.2.2: A Competition against the clock, with a time allowed, but in the event of equality of penalties for first place, there will be one jump-off only against the clock.
• Article 273.3.1: A competition over two rounds, 1st round against the clock, with a jump-off.
• Article 273.3.3: A competition over two rounds without a jump-off, with the time in the second round determining places in case of equality of penalties.
6. The height of the obstacles is to be between 1.40m and 1.60m, with spreads of not more than 2.0m. Cups must not exceed 22mm in depth.
7. The time allowed is to be based on a minimum speed of 350 metres/minute. Outdoor competitions should be run at 400 metres/minute where conditions permit. The time must be recorded in 1/100 of a second. Electronic timing is compulsory.
8. Riders must wear protective headgear in accordance with EFA rules.
Horse Identification & Swabbing
9. A validated FEI passport or EFA National Identification Document must be presented before a horse is allowed to start in a World Cup competition. The World Cup Coordinator, the Ground Jury or the Convenor may request the presentation of an ID document at any time.
10. Medication Control sampling (“swabbing�) is compulsory at all World Cup shows and is at the expense of the Organising Committee. Competitors must re-present an FEI passport or EFA National Identification Document for the swabbing procedure; failure to do so will entail elimination from the competition and forfeiture of prize money.
11. All riders and horses must be FEI-registered for the year in which the competition takes place.
Horse Inspection
12. The Horse Inspection (“trot-up) shall be conducted on the jumping surface or at least on a firm, level and clean non-slip surface. Trot-ups are conducted before the FEI Veterinary Delegate, the head of the Ground Jury, the Appeal Committee (where appointed) and the World Cup Coordinator or the Coordinator’s representative.
At the horse inspection, a validated FEI passport or EFA National Identification Document must be presented to the FEI Veterinary Delegate for identification of the horse. The horse is to be identified and the papers returned to the Person Responsible prior to the horse commencing the trot-up.
There is no requirement for the stamping of papers at a CSI-W.
If any horse has some peculiar gait or movement that raises concern but in the opinion of the FEI Veterinarian has no impact on the horse’s fitness to compete, it is appropriate that the FEI Veterinary Delegate prepares a written statement to this effect. Such document is to be kept with the passport or ID documents.
Attire at the horse inspection should be neat and tidy. Shorts, thongs, sandals, tank tops, and Tshirts are inappropriate.
Prize Money and Presentation Ceremony
13. The minimum total prize money for a World Cup Qualifier class is $5,000. Entry fee is to be a maximum of $60 where prize money is $5,000 to $6,000. Where prize money is in excess of $6,000, entry fees are to be a maximum of 1% of class prize money.
14. The EFA may impose a start levy on riders to assist with the cost of transport of horses qualified to participate in the FEI World Cup Jumping Final.
15. Prize money will be paid to 8th place with the last place prize money to be a minimum of double the entry fee.
16. For safety reasons and to assist in the smooth running of the presentation ceremony, it is strongly recommended that horses are sashed and rugged prior to entering the arena.
Participation in the World Cup Final
17. The EFA is responsible for entering riders in international competition overseas (FEI General Regulations Article 121).
18. The rider leading the points table must inform the World Cup Coordinator no later than one week after the last qualifier, if the rider intends to compete in the Final.
19. If the leading rider does not wish to compete, the rider will receive some financial support to attend the Final in person. In this case, the second-placed rider will be offered the opportunity to compete at the Final.
20. If neither the first nor the second-placed rider wishes to compete in the final, the third-placed rider may be offered the opportunity to compete at the Final subject to NF approval.
21. No riders who place lower than third may compete at the Final.
22. As soon as possible after the riders have notified the Coordinator of their intentions, arrangements will be made for a comprehensive veterinary examination to be carried out (at the expense of the EFA) by the National Team Veterinarian or his appointed nominee.
23. No owner will receive funding to compete at the World Cup Final unless his/her horse has passed such a Veterinary examination. The owner must sign a declaration that should his/her horse be sold in that calendar year after competing in the Final, the cost of transport to the Final must be refunded to the League. If for whatever reason a new contract is drawn up with the EFA after the World Cup Final, this new contract will be the effective agreement.
PART B – Administration
Officials
24. Courses must be designed and built by a Course Designer chosen from the FEI list of International Course Designers.
25. Three EFA-accredited judges must officiate, and must be available for the duration of the Event.
The Chairman of the Judging Panel must be an International Judge or an International Candidate Judge.
26. The appointment of an Appeal Committee is optional for 1-star, 2-star and 3-star events. The Organising Committee may appoint an Appeal Committee consisting of a President only or of a President and two members. The President of the Appeal Committee must be an International Judge or International Candidate Judge, or a retired International Judge.
27. The Chief Steward must be selected from the FEI List of Chief Stewards. Chief Stewards must send their report to the EFA National Office, within 14 days after the event. The National Office will forward it to both the FEI and the General Steward. The Chief Steward must also ensure that all swabbing documentation except that forwarded to the analysing laboratory is sent to the EFA National Office.
28. Bandage control: It is obligatory to carry out boot and bandage control on all horses taking part in the Grand Prix, the Nations Cup competition, and during the competition with the highest prize money at each event.
29. If held on a Sunday, it is recommended that the competition begin at approximately 1pm. The competition & presentation ceremony must be finished by 4pm. The time scheduled for the World Cup class should be published in the event program booklet and other publications.
Applications to Conduct a World Cup Competition, CSI-W
30. All Organising Committees of CSI-W classes must be affiliated with the EFA or licensed by the EFA to conduct the event. Payment of the franchise fee indicates acceptance of this condition.
31. A franchise fee of AUS $ 1,600.00 is required payable in 2 payments of $800, the first on notice of application approval, and the second within seven days of the competition.
32. Draft schedules, including names of all officials, are to be submitted to the Technical Coordinator not less than 18 weeks prior to the event.
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33. All schedules and officials must be approved by the FEI.
34. Final date for applications for qualifiers is the end of May of the calendar year prior to the commencement of the season. Application forms are available from the World Cup Coordinator and are to be addressed to the World Cup Committee and returned to the Coordinator by the prescribed date. Late applications may not be considered. The applicant must accept the responsibility of ensuring that their application is received by the World Cup Committee.
35. Events that are cancelled after the calendar has been confirmed by the World Cup Committee may not receive World Cup status in following years. If the situation has changed significantly by then (e.g. a new Organising Committee), World Cup status will only be granted after one other successful show has been conducted.
36. Event Organisers should make an exercise/working arena with acceptable footings available for the use by all competitors. Where such an area does not exist, Event Organisers must provide access to arenas, with an Official present, for working WC horses prior to the commencement of the day’s competitions. Indoor arenas are to be made available ninety minutes prior to the day’s competitions and outdoor arenas sixty minutes prior to the day’s competitions.
37. Where possible, on-site stabling should be provided for World Cup horses.
Definitions:
“Event� is the duration of the show.
“Class� is each single competition.
“CSI-W� is a single International Class within the Event. This type of class is a World Cup preliminary competition.
The FEI Conflict of Interest clause has been suspended for competitions in Australia. In
general, however, organising committees should avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest
when making appointments to officiating positions.
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