SECTION D EVENTING Rules of Equestrian Canada 2021 CHANGES VISIBLE EDITION This document illustrates all changes following the final 2020 edition. Changes are noted with additions underlined in red ink; deletions presented by strikethrough text, also in red. 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RULEBOOK The rules published herein are effective on January 1, 2020 2021 and remain in effect for one year except as superseded by rule changes or clarifications published in subsequent editions of this section.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 D as printed herein is the official version of Eventing 20202021. The Rule Book comprises of 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 D: EVENTING 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 978-1-77288-104-2 EQUESTRIAN CANADA RULE BOOK SECTION D: RULES FOR EVENTING These Rules are to be used in conjunction with the General Regulations of Equestrian Canada. TABLE OF CONTENTS THE EQUESTRIAN CANADA RULEBOOK .................................................. vii Organization of the Rulebook .................................................................. vii Evergreen Rules Process .......................................................................... vii Amendment of the Rules .......................................................................... vii Amendment Process ................................................................................ viii Interpretation of the Rules ....................................................................... viii CHAPTER 1 GENERAL RULES FOR EVENTING COMPETITIONS ......... 1 ARTICLE D101 INTRODUCTION .......................................................... 1 1. General. ........................................................................................ 1 2. Responsibility. .............................................................................. 1 3. Circumstances not covered by these Rules ................................... 1 ARTICLE D102 MEMBERSHIP and PASSPORTS ................................. 1 1. Competitors .................................................................................. 1 2. Horses – Horse Recording/Passport requirements ........................ 2 ARTICLE D103 COMPETITIONS ........................................................... 2 1 Administration Of Competitions .................................................. 2 2 Approval of Officials ................................................................... 2 3. Calendar/ Prize List/Schedule ...................................................... 2 4. Prize List/Schedule and Program Information .............................. 2 5. Guide for Hosting Championships ............................................... 3 ARTICLE D104 PARTICIPATION .......................................................... 3 1. Competitors .................................................................................. 3 2. Junior Riders ................................................................................ 4 3. Young Riders ............................................................................... 4 5. Senior Riders ................................................................................ 4 6. Horses .......................................................................................... 4 7. Number of Horses per Competitor. .............................................. 4 8. Division of Entries. ...................................................................... 4 ARTICLE D105 ENTRIES ........................................................................ 5 1. Making an Entry ........................................................................... 5 2. Health Requirements .................................................................... 5 3. Responsibility: eligibility/qualification ........................................ 5 4. Hors Concours Entries ................................................................. 5 5. Withdrawals ................................................................................. 5 6. Substitutions ................................................................................. 5 ARTICLE D106 STARTING ORDER AND TIMETABLE ..................... 5 1. Starting Order ............................................................................... 5 2. Timetable ..................................................................................... 6 3. Minimum Interval between tests .................................................. 6 ARTICLE D107 EXERCISING AND WARMING UP ............................ 6 Page ii 2020 2021 Rules of Equestrian Canada Section D 1. Identification Number .................................................................. 6 2. Restrictions on Schooling Horses ................................................ 6 3. Exercise Areas ............................................................................. 6 4. Practice Dressage Areas ............................................................... 6 5. Practice Obstacles ........................................................................ 7 6. Stewarding ................................................................................... 7 7. Lunging ........................................................................................ 7 ARTICLE D108 ACCESS TO COURSES AND ARENAS ..................... 7 1. Dressage Arenas .......................................................................... 7 2. Cross-Country course .................................................................. 7 3. Jumping course. ........................................................................... 8 ARTICLE D109 INTERRUPTIONS AND MODIFICATIONS ............... 8 1. Interruptions ................................................................................. 8 2. Modifications. .............................................................................. 8 ARTICLE D110 HORSE WELFARE ....................................................... 8 1. Horse Trials: ..................................................................................... 8 2. Equine Medication Control .......................................................... 9 ARTICLE D111 COMPETITOR WELFARE ........................................... 9 1. Medical Card. .............................................................................. 9 2. Examination After a Fall - Medical Fitness ................................. 9 3. Unconsciousness and/or suspected concussion .......................... 10 4. Elimination of Competitor before Cross Country. ..................... 10 5. Risk Management and Medical Personnel ................................. 10 ARTICLE D112 ABUSE OF HORSE ..................................................... 10 1. Definition: Abuse of Horse ....................................................... 10 3. Use of the Whip: ........................................................................ 11 4. Warnings and Penalties .............................................................. 11 5. Warning Red Card: .................................................................... 11 6. Blood on Horses ........................................................................ 12 ARTICLE D113 DANGEROUS RIDING............................................... 12 1. Definition .................................................................................. 12 4. Cross Country Monitoring system ............................................. 13 5. Warnings and Penalties .............................................................. 13 6. Warning Red Card/Eventing Recorded Warning ....................... 13 ARTICLE D114 DRESS ......................................................................... 14 1. Protective headgear .................................................................... 14 2. Body Protector/Inflatable Vest ................................................... 14 3. Whips ......................................................................................... 14 4. Spurs .......................................................................................... 15 5. Dress .......................................................................................... 15 6. Inspection of Saddlery, Whip, Spurs, Equipment and Dress ...... 16 7. Extreme Weather ....................................................................... 17 ARTICLE D115 SADDLERY ................................................................. 17 1. Exercise areas ............................................................................ 17 2. Dressage test .............................................................................. 17 3. Cross-Country test and Jumping test .......................................... 18 ARTICLE D116 RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE ................................ 19 ARTICLE D117 INQUIRIES, PROTESTS AND APPEALS ................. 19 1. Inquiries ..................................................................................... 19 2. Protests ...................................................................................... 19 3. Time limits