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December 17, 2012
Representatives from the Event Riders Association met with Giuseppe Della Chiesa, Chair of the FEI Eventing Committee, and Catrin Norinder, FEI Director Eventing & Olympic in London (GBR) on 6 December 2012 to talk through changes to the FEI Eventing Rules that will be implemented from 1 January 2013.
The meeting was designed as a clarification exercise and as an opportunity to discuss the motivation behind the Eventing rule changes for 2013. Athlete Categorisation and Minimum Eligibility Requirements (MERs) were two of the key points of discussion.November 21, 2012
The FEI has received various inquiries about the rationale for, and the effect of, the new Unsanctioned Event rule in Articles 113 and 156 of the FEI General Regulations. For the rationale, please see the attached Appendix which was provided to National Federations along with the proposed rule change back in July 2012 (please note that the attached Appendix contains a revised definition, taking into account National Federations comments received during the consultation period and ultimately approved by the General Assembly) It explains the need and reason for the rule in detail. June 4, 2012
The following extraordinary rule change proposal regarding safety flags was approved by the USEF Eventing Technical Committee and will be presented on June 18th to the USEF Executive Committee for adoption into the Rules for Eventing. If passed the rule would go into effect August 1.May 25, 2012
Event organizers are reminded of the following rule regarding the size of cups to be used on show jumping courses:
EV 149.4. Poles and other parts of the obstacles are held up by supports (cups). The pole must be able to roll on its support; in this case the support for the top poles should have an ideal depth of 25 mm (1”), in any case the minimum depth is to be 20 mm (¾”) or a maximum depth of 30mm (1 ¼”). For planks, balustrades, barriers, gates, etc. the supports must be more open or even flat, with a maximum depth of 13 mm (½“).February 22, 2012
Lexington, KY - Tasked with protecting the welfare of equine athletes and ensuring the balance of competition, the USEF Equine Drugs and Medications Program consistently monitors new products and product claims. From time-to-time products appear on the equine supplement market making claims of their effects on the performance of horses in competition.