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[RC] 2003 Pan American Championship - nomination info - Steph TeeterJanuary 2003
AERC International Column
So you might want to nominate for the 2003 Pan American Championship?
By: Lori Stewart, AERC International Secretary
Who should I talk to first?
Friends who have competed at a Pan American Championship or a World
Championship can talk you into nominating. Friends can share war stories
and relate how ?off the wall fun? it is to be part of a team in this sport.
But, please do not rely on them for accurate information about the FEI
Bothersome Stuff required. Reason? It changes from year to year.
Who can help me with all the paperwork?
Start with your AERC International Committee zone representatives. Who
they are is determined for the most part by what time zone you live in.
Highway 50 and the Sacramento River divides the West into Pacific North and
Pacific South. Nevada is also part of Pacific South. On the inside cover of
you AERC Endurance News is a listing of the AERC International Committee
members by zone. International zones are not the same as AERC regions.
Our USA Equestrian liaison, Torri Nahorniak [TNahorniak@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx],
Phone: (859) 225 ? 2027,
can help you with most if not all the paperwork ? horse recording,
passports, FEI certificate of capability, etc. Put her email address in
your computer contacts now and/or keep her phone number handy. Torri
provides prompt and friendly assistance.
What do I have to do to qualify to nominate?
The performance requirements below must be met by close of nominations for
your zone:
Rider:
-Be at least 18 years old on the date of the championship (Junior riders ?
14 and older by January 1, 2003 ? who have been selected by their zone may
be granted authorization to compete by their National Federation (NF), USA
Equestrian for the USA)
-Have completed a minimum of 500 verifiable lifetime miles at FEI, USA
Equestrian, or AERC rides (each ride of 50 miles or more)
-Have completed a minimum of two 100-mile one-day rides, under FEI, AERC, or
USA Equestrian rules
-Reside in the zone for which he / she is nominating
Horse:
-Be at least 7 years old (84 months) at the time of the event
-Have completed a minimum of 500 verifiable lifetime miles at FEI, USA
Equestrian, or AERC rides (each ride of 50 miles or more)
-Have completed a minimum of two 100-mile one-day rides, under FEI, AERC, or
USA Equestrian rules
HORSE AND RIDER COMBINATION
-Have completed a minimum of 200 verifiable lifetime miles (as a
combination) at FEI, USA Equestrian, or AERC rides
-Have completed a minimum of one 100-mile one-day ride, under FEI, AERC, or
USA Equestrian rules
How do I nominate?
Write or email one of your zone reps and ask them to have the zone?s
selection chair send you a nomination form as soon as one is available.
Most of the zones have appointed a zone selection chair by now, but start by
contacting one of your zone reps (see inside cover of Endurance News).
What vaccinations does my horse need?
All horses for which an FEI passport, National passport, or certified health
papers have been issued must have a vaccination section endorsed by a
veterinarian, who is not the owner of the animal, stating that it has
received two intramuscular 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 intramuscular injection
of the primary vaccination. A nasal vaccination is permissible for the
boosters only. None of these vaccinations 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 the
primary series and first and subsequent booster injections should be given
according to the manufacturer?s instructions, which fall within the
stipulation of the FEI ruling. In many cases, booster injections are
recommended by the manufacturers at intervals more frequent than 12 months.
What organizations do I have to join?
RIDER
-Be a current member in good standing of AERC
-Be a current member in good standing of AERC International
-Be a current Senior or Junior Member in good standing of USA Equestrian
-Be a current member in good standing of USET
What organizations does my horse have to join?
HORSE
-Be entered in the AERC mileage program and have an AERC number
-Be recorded with its National Federation (USA Equestrian for
U.S.-owned horses)
What is this FEI Certificate of Capability I?ve heard about?
All horses and riders wishing to compete in the 2003 FEI Pan American
Endurance Championship must meet the criteria for obtaining an FEI
?Certificate of Capability.?
In order to earn a Certificate of Capability, both horse and rider must meet
specific performance minimums set by the FEI. What these are for 2003 is
being decided as of our December 1st editorial deadline. Please contact one
of your zone reps or Torri at the USA Equestrian
([TNahorniak@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx], Phone: (859) 225 ? 2027) as this issue will
have been decided by now. Note: Criteria should be published on or about
January 20, 2003.
What kind of special paperwork do I need to present at the Pan American
Championship (PAC)?
Horses competing in the PAC will be required to have either a current FEI
passport or a National USA Equestrian Passport or certified health papers
meeting FEI Veterinary Regulation criteria and a completed Horse
Identification Form properly identifying the horse. The championship will
be run under FEI Veterinary Regulations.
What?s with selection? Do I have to be a ?racer? and do a 100 miler really
fast to get selected?
NO! Even if your zone ends up with 30 nominated riders, history has shown
that selection is a game of attrition not competition. Don?t let anybody
convince you otherwise.
Do I have to do an FEI ride this year?
Maybe. We don?t know yet what the final word will be from the FEI. The
United States has applied for a waiver of the most recent FEI requirements.
Your zone or the PAC Organizing Committee may require that you complete an
FEI ride anyway. Regardless, do one for your own education. It will help
your confidence.
How much is all this going to cost me?
Every zone over the years has made great sport out of fund raising while
building team spirit at the same time. How much all this will cost you
personally depends in part on how successful your zone is at raising money.
At a minimum most zones raise enough money or get sponsors to help with
entry fees and to pay for rider and crew polo shirts. Definitely plan on
paying for transportation, on site food, lodging for your extra crew, and
thank you gifts for those who become instrumental in helping you to achieve
this goal.
At this time, the USET is also negotiating funding for US zone squads.
Is it worth it?
YES! By setting this goal of riding on a PAC squad and working for it, you
will learn more in this one year than you would normally learn in five
years.
Helpful Internet Resources:
AERC International: http://www.aerc.org/international.html
Endurance Net/ International: http://www.endurance.net/international/
USA Equestrian: http://www.equestrian.org/
United States Equestrian Team: http://www.uset.org/
FEI Homepage: http://www.horsesport.org/
2003 Pan American Endurance Championship homepage:
http://www.endurance.net/2003PAC/
IntNewsGroup: Email international news service ? send a request to get on
the list to: rkld.stewart@xxxxxxx
2003 FEI Pan American Endurance Championship
September 13, 2003
Trout Lake, Washington (1½ hours from northeast of Portland, Oregon)
The area is the home to one of the most scenic endurance rides in the
Pacific Northwest with 100 miles of trail winding through the forested
flanks of the majestic snow-capped Mt. Adams, a 12, 276-foot volcano.
Visit the Pan American Homepage for a wealth of useful information.
http://www.endurance.net/2003PAC/
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