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Section G Hunter, Jumper, Equitation and Hack SECTION G HUNTER, JUMPER, EQUITATION AND HACK Rules of Equestrian Canada 2021 CHANGES VISIBLE EDITION This document contains the final text effective Jan. 1, 20202021. Amended Dec. 22, 2020 EQUESTRIAN CANADA RULEBOOK The rules published herein are effective on January 1, 2020 2021 and remain in effect for one year except as superseded by rule changes or clarifications published in subsequent editions of this section. Section G as printed herein is the official version of Hunter, Jumper, Equitation and Hack for 20202021. The Rule Book comprises the following sections: A General Regulations B Breeds C Driving and Para-Driving D Eventing E Dressage and Para-Dressage F General Performance, Western, Equitation G Hunter, Jumper, Equitation and Hack J Endurance K Reining and Para-Reining L Vaulting Section G: HUNTER, JUMPER, EQUITATION AND HACK is part of the Rule Book of Equestrian Canada and is published by: EQUESTRIAN CANADA 11 Hines Rd., Suite 201308 Legget Drive, Suite 100 Ottawa, Ontario K2K 2X1K2K 1Y6 Tel: (613) 287-1515; Fax: (613) 248-3484 1-866-282-8395 Email: [email protected] Web site: www.equestrian.ca © 2021 Equestrian Canada ISBN 978-1-77288-107-3 SECTION G HUNTER, JUMPER, EQUITATION AND HACK These Rules are to be used in conjunction with the General Regulations of Equestrian Canada. TABLE OF CONTENTS The Equestrian Canada Rule Book ................................................................. iii Part One General Rules Pertaining to Hunters and Jumpers ............ 1 Chapter 1 General Rules for National Hunters and Jumpers ................... 1 Part Two National Hunter Division ................................................ 1211 Chapter 2 Hunters ............................................................................. 1211 Chapter 3 Hunter Classification, Classes & Divisions ...................... 1716 Chapter 4 Conduct of Hunter Classes ............................................... 2524 Part Three National Jumper Division ................................................ 2928 Chapter 5 General Rules Pertaining to Jumpers ................................ 2928 Chapter 6 Jumper Classification and Divisions ................................. 3332 Chapter 7 Conduct of Jumper Classes ............................................... 3938 Chapter 8 FEI Rules .......................................................................... 4241 Part I The Jumping Events ..................................................................... 4241 Chapter II Arenas and Schooling Areas ......................................... 4241 Chapter III Obstacles ..................................................................... 4847 Chapter IV Penalties during a Round ............................................. 5150 Chapter V Time and Speed ............................................................ 5554 Chapter VI Tables of Penalties ...................................................... 5857 Chapter VII Fines, Yellow Warning Cards, Eliminations and Disqualifications ................................................................................ 6160 Chapter VIII Jump-Offs ................................................................. 6665 Chapter IX Placing......................................................................... 6867 Chapter X Athletes and Horses ...................................................... 6867 Chapter XI Competitions ............................................................... 6968 Part Four Officials ............................................................................. 8685 Chapter 9 Hunter, Jumper, Hack & Equitation Officials ................... 8685 Part Five Equitation ......................................................................... 8887 Chapter 10 Equitation Rules ............................................................... 8887 Chapter 11 Medal Classes ................................................................... 9291 Part Six Hack Division ................................................................. 10099 Chapter 12 General Rules for Hack Classes ...................................... 10099 Chapter 13 Hack Classes and Divisions .......................................... 102101 Annex 1 National Schooling Rules for Hunters and Jumpers ..... 104103 Glossary ....................................................................................... 110109 Index ....................................................................................... 128127 Page ii 2020 2021 Rules of Equestrian Canada, Section G EQUESTRIAN CANADA Equestrian Canada is the national governing body for equestrian sport in Canada, with a mandate to represent, promote and advance the sport in Canada, and to represent, promote advocate for and advance all related equine and equestrian interests, including recreation, industry and equine health and welfare. PATRON Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., C.Q., C.D., Governor General of Canada THE EQUESTRIAN CANADA RULE BOOK Knowledge of the rules of any sport is required of each participant, and the competitor at an EC-sanctioned competition must accept this responsibility. Both a complete knowledge of and compliance with the rules are essential, and all participants must be fully cognizant of all rules as well as class specifications in the discipline/breed sport in which they compete. It is not possible to provide for every conceivable eventuality in these rules. If there is no rule to deal specifically with a particular circumstance, or if the nearest interpretation of the pertinent rule would result in an obvious injustice, it is the duty of those responsible to make a decision based on common sense and fair play, thus reflecting as closely as possible the intention of the rules and regulations of Equestrian Canada. Organization of the Rulebook The EC Rulebook is divided into multiple sections, grouped by disciplines and breed sports. Section A covers general regulations that apply to all EC members, competitors, officials, owners, equines, organizers and persons responsible unless superseded in other sections of the Rulebook. “Evergreen Rules Process” The Equestrian Canada rulebooks are updated annually effective January 1st. The official rulebook for any given year will be as published on the EC website and may be amended as follows. Amendment of the Rules It is the right of every sport licence holder of Equestrian Canada to propose amendments to the rules, subject to the current policies, procedures and schedules. The deadline for Rule Change Suggestions (RCS) shall be May 31 each year in accordance with the procedures outlined on the EC Rule Change page. Suggestions will be reviewed by the appropriate discipline/breed sport EC committees who will consider all suggestions and put forward those they recommend as Rule Change Proposals (RCPs). RCPs will be posted on the EC website to allow for a 30-day review period. The EC committees will consider all comments and make any necessary revisions. Rule changes will be posted on the EC website in December to be effective January 1 the following year. The amendment process will be strictly followed. Extraordinary rule amendments will be permitted only for FEI rule changes, safety, monetary, clarification, ethical 2020 2021 Rules of Equestrian Canada, Section G Page iii and equine welfare reasons at the discretion of the National Rules Committee using the following protocol. Extraordinary rule amendments will be effective when published by EC on its official website. FEI Rules, applicable to EC-sanctioned competitions, are effective upon publication by the FEI. Extraordinary Amendment Process 1. Proposal – An Extraordinary Rule Amendment (ERA) is composed by the EC discipline/breed committee, EC staff or National Rules Committee (NRC) with supporting rationale. 2. Authorization – The applicable discipline or breed committee must authorize each ERA, note it in their minutes and forward it to the NRC. 3. Approval – The NRC is responsible for confirming the ERA criteria (FEI rule change, safety, monetary, clarification, ethical or equine welfare) have been satisfied 4. Posting – EC will translate and post the amendment and show changes to both change visible and clean copy online Rulebooks. The amendments display the date of the NRC approval for consistency. 5. Effective – An ERA is effective when published on the EC website. The file reference shall retain the original approval date. Interpretation of the Rules Please read all cross-references carefully and refer to the EC website for rule changes and/or clarifications. Should the English and French versions differ, the English version shall prevail. In the case of conflict between General Regulations and the regulations of the disciplines/breed sports, the discipline/breed sport rules will prevail. Page iv 2020 2021 Rules of Equestrian Canada, Section G PART ONE GENERAL RULES PERTAINING TO HUNTERS AND JUMPERS CHAPTER 1 GENERAL RULES FOR NATIONAL HUNTERS AND JUMPERS ARTICLE G100 RULE CHANGES 1. Persons and associations wishing to recommend any revision to these rules may do so in accordance with the process for amendment set out in the Rules of Equestrian Canada, Section A, General Regulations. 2. Competition Terminology: In 2008, primary competitions are replaced by Bronze; provincial by Silver; and national by Gold. In addition, there is a Platinum level for combined EC/FEI competitions. 3. PILOT PROJECTS: At the request of any EC committee, or of any geographic region in Canada, the EC Jumping Committee
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