Fei endurance rule book

Endurance riding is an equestrian sport based on controlled longdistance races. Fei level classes at platinum ec sanctioned competitions within canada and fei sanctioned competitions internationally are governed by fei rules and regulations. As an organisation and a governing body, we are passionate about our sport. The fei has published the transitional rule book january edition valid from january 1st 2020 till june 30th 2020, as well as the july edition. For more details, please visit the links below and make sure you are aware of the latest amendments of the fei jumping rules. Successfully complete 2 rides of distances between 4079 km and 2 rides of between.

Ontario competitive trail riding association endurance. Article 817 of fei endurance rule book endurance riders usually use a specialized saddle that is designed to be lightweight yet comfortable to horse and rider for long hours of riding. As a us mule enthusiast explains, while usef has its own rule book for national competitions, they often try to parallel rules with the fei. We use cookies on this site to enhance your user experience. Endurance rules boudheib international endurance village. Given that the most active endurance country, the uae, decided to only run events under national rules this winter season, the al ula competition is the first time the feis new welfare measures were put to the test. Endurance riding was first developed in the early 1900s as a military test for cavalry mounts. Sep 03, 2019 by donna taylor this article originally ran in the september 2019 issue of mules and more magazine, please see the update at the bottom of this article. National federations are invited to provide the fei endurance department ian. Intense and tactical, the mental and physical demands of the sport provide a test of mind as much as body with athlete and equine welfare paramount at all times. The 2020 fei endurance rules were approved in november 2019 by an overwhelming majority of national federations. The fei proposed rule change on allowing mules to compete.

This handbook is based on era rules, experience of era members, the old aerc american. His highness is working closely with the uae federation and representatives of the fei to. The fei calendar and results tool allows you to search the entire fei calendar over 3,400 events worldwide according to any set of filters date, discipline, venue, event type, etc. At the highest levels, it is usually a variation on the english saddle in shape, although it may have wider panels and stirrups with a wider tread. While its encouraging that there is an understanding that the rule book needs to be thoroughly revisited, simple line item changes will not be enough, even if we edit almost every line. The endurance round table session, which shared the final morning of the fei sports forum with the eventing round table, attracted representatives of national federations nfs and veterinarians for discussion on proposed rule changes that will be presented to the fei general assembly 2012 in november. Endurance became a recognize fei discipline in 1982, and the international organization has since set down rules with the welfare of the horse as top priority. Please do not hesitate to contact the fei endurance director should any clarification be needed. Use our search feature to instantly find exactly what you need. Fei partners sponsorship fei president nf liaison office integrity job opportunities press releases athlete biographies fei photos & videos media contacts fei tribunal suspended athletes & horses yellow warning cards athletes tue applications fei campus fei clean sport fei history hub fei partners sponsorship.

It was the hope of many mule ownersriders that the usef would follow the fei on the definition of horse and allow mules to compete in all disciplines shared by the two organisations eventing, dressage. To this end, rules and regulations are revised, discussed, adapted, changed and implemented. Fei proposed rule to exclude mules from competitions mules. Chairmen andrew finding acknowledged that there needs to be complete rule by rule revisiting of the fei endurance rule book. Fei endurance rules modifications to be implemented 1st january 2017 dear national federations, we have the pleasure of enclosing the proposed modifications to the endurance rules for 2017. Fei rule book endurance riding is a test of the stamina and fitness of the horse. The modifications result from proposals made by the fei endurance technical committee, the fei hq and from feedback received from our stakeholders of the endurance discipline. Details will be added to this post as they become available. Fei world cup driving rules 20192020 mark up version. The proposed endurance rules modifications for 2020 is presented to the national federations nfs in a completely new rule book, with a new structure and revised wording.

Endurance rules 2020 rulebook applicable from 1 july 2020 mark up version. Please see equestrian andor the federations web site at for any changes subsequent to the publication date of this rule book. Fei endurance rules modifications to be implemented 1st. Ride management handbook endurance riders of alberta. Definite entries must reach the oc at the latest four days preceding the beginning of the. The modifications result from proposals made by the fei endurance technical. Endurance rules 2020 rulebook applicable from 1 july 2020 clean version. While every effort has been made to avoid mistakes in this. Following the fei update of 21 december 2018 communicating the fei boards unanimous approval of the modification to article 815. One of the fei s major aims is to ensure that the welfare of the athletes human and equine is protected and that competitions are conducted in a fair, consistent and structured way across the globe.

The fei sent today the proposed modifications to the endurance rules for 2017. The fei database is updated in real time by the national federations and the fei. All the disciplines face some changes to their rules for 2019, but eventing faces. The worlds top events will be renamed cci5ls from next season as the fei rule changes for 2019 are approved. For each level of eventing, the rule books stipulate a specific set of tests from which the organising committee can choose. The purpose of the 2020 fei endurance rules information is to assist athletes, owners, organizers, trainers and officials in the transition of the new rules effective january 1, 2020 or july 1, 2020. For more details, please visit the links below and make sure you are aware of the latest amendments of the fei endurance rules. Links to general and disciplinespecific sections of the fei rules can be found below. The following five documents have been published to help better understand the transition period. Nov 28, 2018 the worlds top events will be renamed cci5ls from next season as the fei rule changes for 2019 are approved.

Discussions are ongoing and there is a lot of complexity to work through in terms of. Take all the fei rules and regulations with you wherever you go, with or without an internet connection. Horses were required to go on a 5day, 300 mile 483 km ride carrying at least 200 lbs. Endurance riding academic dictionaries and encyclopedias.

The cavalry test became a civilian sport in the early 1950s with the reduction of distance and time down to a one day 100 mile ride. It is one of the international competitions recognized by the fei. Endurance round table debates proposed rule changes horses. Download the free fei ruleapp and discover a new way of working. As background information, please be advised that, at present, the fei endurance rules define a catastrophic injury as one requiring euthanasia. Such exceptional circumstances are those which arise on short notice and can be reasonably foreseen to produce unreasonable and unfair risks to athlete andor horses during the conduct of the event. Endurance riding involves extreme distances across breathtaking landscapes. Last year, a mule, wallace the great, not only won a dressage class when he was competing against horses, but overturned the international federation for equestrian sports fei rules allowing mules to participate in national dressage. Fei endurance rules 2017 notes for guidance updated.

In the united states, endurance rides are sanctioned by the fei, the aerc, or both but never the fei alone. May 04, 2012 the endurance round table session, which shared the final morning of the fei sports forum with the eventing round table, attracted representatives of national federations nfs and veterinarians for discussion on proposed rule changes that will be presented to the fei general assembly 2012 in november. Using the fei rules and regulations has never been easier. When both the fei and aerc sanction a ride, the fei rules prevail. Fei rule book this handbook has been assembled to help ride managers put on a fair ride that tests the horses and is enjoyable by all participants and volunteers. On february 4th nancy beacon asked the nominations. A sanction 80 penalty points applies on the basis of the owner agreeing to the horse being euthanised and can be avoided if euthanasia is refused with obvious serious welfare consequences for the horse. Longines fei jumping nations cup rules 2020 full markup with updates 15 april 2020.

Endurance rides can be any distance, though they are rarely over 160 km for a oneday competition. Fei endurance forum in costa rica discusses new endurance rules. Fei world cup driving rules 20192020 clean version. The novice qualification eligibility form annex 2 of the endurance rules needs to be filled in on the fei online platform prior to the relevant nf making the first entry for the athletehorse. Jan 31, 2015 over 64 delegates from fei group v attended an fei endurance forum in tilaran, costa rica on 2325 january 2015, the first forum following the introduction of the new endurance rules on 1 august last year. Endurance rules 2020 transitional rulebook applicable from 1 january to 30 june 2020 mark up version. Horses and athletes must, though not necessarily as a combination.