FORT HOWES FEI CEI*** DEFINITE SCHEDULE-

OFFICIALS

Veterinary Commission: Dr. Ray Randall, President; Dr. Jim Baldwin, Foreign Delegate; Members: Dr. Lance Moxey, Dr. Stephanie Blevins, Dr. Tim Graham, and Dr. Don Hamilton.

President, Ground Jury: Robin Oscar (USA East-Georgia)

Technical Delegate: Sue Phillips (USA Central-Texas)

Ground Jury Member: Jan Stevens (USA Mountain-Montana), Janice Sutherland-apprentice (CANADA), Maureen Jewell-apprentice (USA Mountain-Montana)

Chief Steward: Belinda Frasier (USA Central-Missouri). Stewards: Diana Goodwin, Elaine Walker, Doug Walker, and Pennie Rhoads.

Organizing Committee: Bill Stevens-President; Jan Stevens-Secretary; Kaaren Rizor.

The organizing committee is not financially responsible for the expenses of the riders, owners, horses, chefs d'equipes, grooms, accommodations of such, stabling, or travel expenses for this FEI Event.

The FEI segment of this event is organized in accordance with: FEI Statutes (20th edition, effective 17 April 1999); FEI Statutes (21st edition, effective April 2003); General Regulations (20th Edition, effective 1st January 2000); Veterinary Regulations (9th edition, effective 1st January 2002); The Rules for Endurance Riding (5th Edition, 2000); New Star Categorization for Endurance (effective 1 January 2003) and all subsequent published revisions, the provisions of which will take precedence.  An arbitration procedure is provided for in the FEI Statues and General Regulations referred to above.  In accordance with this procedure, any appeal against a decision rendered by the FEI or its official bodies is to be settled exclusively by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland. Protest, (Art, 168-171), to be valid must be in writing to the President of the Ground Jury, and accompanied by a deposit of CHF. 150 (c. $100US).

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Required Rider documents:

1.     Current USA Eq membership with Endurance Competition ($50) or pay non-member day fee of $20.  Bring your card!

2.     Certificate of USA Eq horse recording (fee $50 annual/$150 lifetime). 

3.     2003 AERC International membership.

Required horse Documents:

1.     Negative Coggins within 6 months, which CLEARLY identifies horse by diagram and words with a 30-day Health Certificate.  Bring it with!

2.     National or FEI Passport OR proof of required equine influenza vaccinations as described here.  All FEI horses must have documentation of an initial series of two influenza vaccinations given not less than 21 days and not more than 92 days apart, followed by documented boosters given at least within every 12 months following the 2nd shot of the initial series, and more frequently if specified by manufacturer.

3.     Import Permits are required on all horses imported into Montana. Permits must be         obtained by the veterinarian issuing the Veterinary Inspection Certificate within 10 days of arrival into Montana. Permits may be obtained by calling (406) 444-2976 day or night, and there is no charge for the import permit.

4.     A current brand inspection certificate must accompany all horses from the state of    origin to the destination.  It is recommended that you obtain "Lifetime" Brand         Inspections from the brand inspectors in your home state. Individuals who do not have         "Lifetime" inspections on their animals, who originate from states that do not issue "Lifetime" inspection or originate from non-brand inspection areas, will be required to obtain a Montana Brand Inspection Certificate before removing their horses from the         state.  A brand inspector will be here to issue one.

 

NOTE:  Influenza vaccinations may not be administered within 7 days of an FEI competition or within 7 days of entry onto FEI competition grounds.  The vaccination history must be signed and stamped by a licensed veterinarian certifying that the horse's vaccination status is in accordance with the FEI Veterinary Regulations, Annex VI.  Bring it with!

COMPETITION

1.        The CEI*** is an individual competition.

2.        CEI*** horses must be at least 6 (six) years old.

3.        All CEI*** competitors are required to cross-enter in the AERC Open Ride Juniors, from the year in which they reach age 14 MAY compete, if authorized by their NF (USA Eq or like NF).  Seniors (18 or older) and juniors will compete together in the FEI competition.

4.        The competition is against the clock with no maximum speed on any phase (loop).  CEI*** total elapsed time is 24 hours.

5.        All vet checks are gate into hold.

6.        Substitution, as stated in USA Eq Article 2106, is allowed.

 

1.        Appropriate dress is expected.  Shirts with collars are requested.

2.        Protective headgear of ASTM standards adequately secured is mandatory.

3.        No whips may be used on the course or in vet inspection areas.

4.        No spurs or draw reins are allowed.

5.        For riders, shoes with heels or safety/enclosed stirrups are required.

6.        Logos are allowed.

START

1.    The course will start and finish at the base camp.  Riders MUST start within 15 minutes of the official start time.  Riders MUST be mounted to cross the start line.  There will be a controlled mass start for approximately 1-mile.

2.        Riders must check in with the timer at least 15 minutes before the start time.

3.        Start time will be 4:30am.  If there is a change, it will be disclosed at the rider meeting and posted at the registration desk.

PHASES (LOOPS)

PHASE                   DISTANCE                           ACCUM                HOLD

 1                             9 miles (14.4km)                 9 m (14.4km) 20 min

 2                             16m(25.6km)                          25m(40km)            40 min

 3                             15m(24km)                            40m(64km)            45 min

4                              25m(40km)                            65m(104km)          60min

 5                             20m(32km)                            85m(136km)          45 min

  6                            15m(24km)                            100m(160km)        FINISH

Vet checks for phases 1 and 2 will be checks out of base camp.  All remaining checks and the finish are in camp.

VETERINARY CRITERIA

1.        All vet checks will be gate into hold, with a 60-pulse requirement, unless the vet staff determines otherwise.  Horses must meet this criteria within 30 minutes of arrival at the check or be disqualified.  Other criteria may be included in the rider packet or announced at the rider meeting if weather is a factor.  CRI will be used during vetting.  VETS DECISIONS ARE FINAL! 

FINISH

1.        Riders MUST be mounted to cross the finish line.

2.        Final Classification: The rider with the best time that passes the final vet check is the winner.  When two or more competitors have the same total elapsed riding time, they are classified according to their respective passage across the finish line.

3.        CEI*** riders MUST present their horses for competition (meet all vet criteria as published) within 30 minutes of their finish. 

4.         VERY IMPORTANT: (USA Eq 4.2.1 or FEI 832). A CEI*** horse that has passed the post-ride exam within the 1/2 hour (30 minute) time limit may not be subsequently pulled for any veterinary reason UNLESS, in the opinion of the Veterinary Commission, the horse should be treated during the 2 hours after completion, in which case the competitor shall be de-classified.

WEIGHT AND WEIGHING PROCEDURES

1.        Minimum weight is 165 lbs. (75 kg) for all riders.  Entrants that must add weight to meet minimum should bring weights and appropriate means for securing to the weigh-in Saturday at 6:00pm.

2.        Riders will weigh by the posted time and order with clothes, shoes, helmets, and tack (bottles empty) to be used in the ride.

3.        Riders will be weighed immediately following their finish.

STABLING

FEI riders will be required to camp in the designated area (follow signs).  Horses will be tied to trailers or enclosed in portable corrals or electric fencing of your choice.  Access to the stabling/camping area will be monitored.  Only FEI horses will be allowed in the FEI stabling area.  Competitors traveling with horses for rides other than the FEI ride will be allowed to park in the FEI section only if the other horse(s) are vaccinated EXACTLY the same as the FEI horse(s).  Please bring proof of vaccination.  Competitors traveling with horses who do not have the necessary FEI vaccination will be parked separately. 

INSPECTION AND MEETING SCHEDULE

Saturday June 7th

Registration                                                                             9:00 am-4:00 pm

Inspection for Nominated USET Horses                     4-6:00 pm

Inspection and Vetting-in for all FEI Horses                              4-6:00 pm

Inspection for FEI Riders                                                      6:00 pm

FEI Rider Meeting                                                                  6:30 pm

ANY CHANGES IN THIS SCHEDULE WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT THE RIDER BRIEFING

FEI SCHEDULE

VETERINARY EXAMINATIONS, HORSE INSPECTIONS & PASSPORT CONTROLS

These will be carried out in accordance with the “Veterinary Regulations”, Art. 1011 & the discipline rules.“General Regulations”, 20th Edition, effective 1st January 2000, revised April 2001, will apply:

Art. 139.1 Every horse entered for any competition at CNs or CIMs (see Appendix D) in a foreign country, and all horses entered for other CIs, CIOs, Championships, Regional and Olympic Games, whether at home or in foreign countries, must have an official, valid FEI Passport, or a National Passport approved by the FEI accompanied by an FEI Recognition Card, as a means of identification and to establish ownership. Art. 139.2 Horses taking part in CNs and CIMs (see Appendix D) in their own country are not required to have such a passport as is mentioned in paragraph 1. All such horses must be properly registered and identifiable by diagram. Unless there is no national requirement for equine influenza vaccination in the host country and in the country of origin all horses must have a valid vaccination certificate.

EQUINE INFLUENZA VACCINATION, VET. REGS. APPENDIX VI All horses and ponies for which an FEI Passport, or a National Passport approved by the FEI has been issued, must have the vaccination section endorsed by a veterinarian, stating that it has received two injections for primary vaccination against equine influenza, given no less than 21 days and no more than 92 days apart. In addition, a booster injection must be recorded as having been given within each succeeding 12 months, subsequent to the second injection of the primary vaccination. None of these injections must have been given within the preceding 7 days including the day of the competition or of entry into the competition stables.

The above are the minimum requirements for influenza vaccination. Both primary and first and subsequent booster injections should be given according to the manufacturer's instructions which will fall within the stipulation of the FEI ruling. In many cases booster injections are recommended by the manufacturers and by National Veterinary Authorities/Regulatory Authorities at intervals more frequent than 12 months. The FEI Veterinary Committee strongly recommends booster vaccinations every 6 months.

SAMPLING FOR PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES (Vet. Regs. Chapter V & VI and Annex III)

Regular sampling is carried out in CCI***/****, CSIs (Category A), CIOs, World Cup Qualifiers and Finals, Championships and Games, whereas at other CIs sampling is recommended. In CICs***/****, the number of horses tested is at the discretion of the Testing Veterinarian/Veterinary Delegate; however, a minimum of three is recommended (Vet. Regs. Art.. 1016)

Special guidelines are applicable for events covered by the FEI Medication Control Programme (Groups I & II only).

MEDICATION CONTROL PROGRAMME (GROUP I & II ONLY)

The Organising Committees of FEI events within Groups I & II are advised to charge competitors the equivalent of CHF 12.50 per horse per event as a contribution towards the costs of the MCP programme.

INSURANCES

All owners and competitors are personally responsible for damages to third parties caused by themselves, their employees, their agents, or their horses.  They are therefore strongly advised to take out third-party insurance providing full coverage for participation in equestrian events at home and abroad, and to keep the policy up to date.  Approved by the FEI. Michael Stone, Asst. Sec'y General. Date: 20 February, 2003

WELFARE OF THE HORSE-CODE OF CONDUCT

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

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

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

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

5.Adequate provision must be made for ventilation, feeding, watering and maintaining a healthy environment during transportation.

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

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

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

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

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

 

Questions regarding current USA Eq/FEI regulations may be directed to Adelynn Haggard at (859) 258-2472 or ahaggard@equestrian.org.

 

It is the responsibility of the competitor to be familiar with those rules and regulations.

 

Note: USA Eq = USA Equestrian