AMERICAN Gold Cup SEPTEMBER 12 - 16, 2012 OLD SALEM FARM, NORTH SALEM, NY USEF #204 Rated 6* Jumper ~ FEI CSI4*-W www.stadiumjumping.com $200,000 American Gold Cup CSI4*-W $50,000 AGC Qualifier & $35,000 Double H Farm Jumper Classic $25,000 SHF Junior/Amateur Classic & $10,000 NAL Junior/Amateur Jumper Classic $10,000 Mitchell-Innes & Nash Fine Art Adult Classic & $5,000 Children’s Classic YJC 5, 6, 7&8 Year Old Championship Qualifiers JOIN US AT THE GOLD CUP’S NEW VENUE OLD SALEM FARM, NY
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AMERICANGold CupSEPTEMBER 12 - 16, 2012
OLD SALEM FARM, NORTH SALEM, NYUSEF #204 Rated 6* Jumper ~ FEI CSI4*-W
www.stadiumjumping.com
$200,000 American Gold Cup CSI4*-W$50,000 AGC Qualifier & $35,000 Double H Farm Jumper Classic
Now in 34th season, the FEI World Cup™ seriesbegan in 1978 with Jumping. The series was ex-tended to Dressage in 1985, Driving in 2001 andEventing in 2003. Last year, the inaugural FEI WorldCup™ Vaulting Final took place in Leipzig sharingthe spotlight with Jumping, Dressage and Drivingand this year the very first season of FEI World Cup™Vaulting will take place.
The FEI World Cup™ series, which is now outrankedonly by the FEI World Equestrian Games™ and theOlympics in importance to equestrian sport, wascreated with the idea of producing a unified seriesof equestrian competitions similar to the FormulaOne Championship.
FEI World Cup™ Jumping - early years
The event was an instant success, largely due to thesupport of the first sponsor, Volvo, which ensured aworld-class venue and well-qualified staff, and suf-ficient financing to cover travel expenses and prizemoney. This allowed the organisers to attract thevery best horses and riders from Europe and NorthAmerica.
A regional league system was established so thatriders could qualify in competitions in their own re-gion. Then, only the very best would come togetherat a grand finale to compete for the top honours.
The first season of the FEI World Cup™ Jumpingcompetitions consisted of nine indoor events in Eu-rope and seven in North America, with the Finalheld in Gothenburg in 1979. Although other conti-nents also took part from the early days of the com-petition, rivalry between European and Americanriders dominated the 1980s.
Following the success of the inaugural series, ridersfrom Australia were invited to compete in the FEIWorld Cup™ for the following season, and in 1980-
1981 a South American league was established. Inthe following year, the United States was split intoEast and West to form two separate qualifying re-gions, and then a Canadian League was created.Since then, New Zealand, Eastern Europe, Japan,Central Asia, South Africa, South East Asia, and thePersian Gulf States have also joined the FEI WorldCup™.
FEI World Cup™ Jumping today
The FEI World Cup™ Jumping now comprises 14leagues across the globe. In the 1995/1996 seasonAustria’s Hugo Simon won the very first Final, ridingGladstone. He went on to jump to victory again in1996 and in 1997, making him the first rider to winthe FEI World Cup™ three times.
From seasons two to 11, the series winners all hailedfrom North America - seven from the United Statesand three from Canada. Canada’s Mario Deslauri-ers, who took the title with Aramis in 1984 at age 19,remains the youngest-ever winner.
Germany holds the record for the greatest numberof victories, winning nine out of the 33 seasons,while the United States has won seven. Next comesAustria with four.
Hugo Simon’s three victories were an undoubtedlyimpressive feat, although in recent years theachievements of Rodrigo Pessoa and MeredithMichaels-Beerbaum have eclipsed the records ofprevious riders.
Rolex Testimonee and Brazilian champion RodrigoPessoa’s partnership with his stallion Baloubet duRouet produced three consecutive wins: 1998 inHelsinki, 1999 in Gothenburg and 2000 in Las Vegas.German rider Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum, an-other Rolex Testimonee, and her mount Shutterfly –retired at 2011 CHIO Aachen - have also been a
photo: Michael Steiger/FEI
A Bit About FEI World Cup™ Jumping
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highly celebrated partnership, equalling the threevictories of Rodrigo Pessoa and Hugo Simon by win-ning in 2005, in 2008 and 2009 in Las Vegas.
With the singular exception of Rodrigo Pessoa, allFEI World Cup™ Jumping winners until now havecome from either Europe or North America. How-ever, the series continues to evolve around theworld, and in 2006 the Final was held in KualaLumpur.
In the course of the 2007-2008 season, the event’s30th anniversary, Rolex became the title sponsor ofthe series. Through the commitment and support ofRolex, now in its fourth year of sponsorship, theRolex FEI World Cup™ competition has continued togrow in influence and stature.
FEI World Cup™ Jumping Rules
FEI World Cup™ Jumping riders and horses are putto the test on courses that are highly technical re-quiring courage, scope, accuracy and control. Ath-letes and their trainers always walk the course onfoot before the start of the competition in order tolearn the course and work out the best route be-tween the 10 -13 knockable obstacles, which canhave double and treble combinations and featuressuch as water jumps.
e fences are often eye-catching and perfectly suitedto television and on-site fans and the course designerwill often incorporate a national flavour featuring locallandmarks and attractions.
Penalties
The obstacles are numbered and horse and ridermust jump them in the correct order, aiming to com-plete the course without lowering any of the fencesor landing in the water. Knockdowns and refusals,when the horse stops or runs out at a fence, are pe-nalised. A knockdown is only penalised if the horselowers the highest part of the fence, so if a lowerpole is knocked there is no penalty.
If the horse or rider falls they are eliminated.
The winner is the horse and rider combination withthe lowest number of penalties, but the clock is alsoa deciding factor.
For more information on the FEI please visitwww.FEI.org.
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JUMPER CLASSESNOMINATION FEE - $225
Nomination Fee & Eligibility: To be eligible for the Jumper Division horses must be nominated and the nominating fee of $225 paid by theclosing date of entries. Horses nominated after that date will pay a nominating fee of $250. Once a horse is nominated, he becomes eligibleto compete in the following sections: 1.45m, 1.40m, 1.35m, 1.30m, Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper High & Low, Adult Amateur Jumper, Chil-dren’s Jumper and all special classes held in the Jumper Division, if otherwise eligible.Eligibility for rider, handler and horse refer to USEF JP 100.1 and 2.Jumper Division will follow all current rules of the USEF and FEI Rule Books.Ties: Horses tied for other than first will be placed based on their time in the first round, unless otherwise stated. Courses: May consist of any combination of the following: brush, gates, oxers, planks and rails, water, liverpool, ditch, verticals, wall, and panels.Starting Order: Starting orders will be produced and run in accordance with USEF Rule JP 112. Schooling, Tack & Equipment, Conduct & Attire: According to the FEI (when necessary) and General Regulations and USEF Rules exceptwhere otherwise noted.Declarations: Horses must be declared for their class no later than 5:00 p.m. the day before the class is to be held unless otherwise noted.
American Gold Cup FEI ClassesInspection: All horses will be presented for the veterinary examination & horse inspection on Thursday 9/13 starting at 7 - 9 am in the FEIStabling Compound. An FEI Approved Passport must be presented with the horse brought for inspection.
Stable & Schooling: All horses entered in this class are required to be on grounds AND stabled in the official FEI stable area nolater than Wednesday 9/12 by 9:00am. All horses from this point forward are required to wear their assigned back number wheneverleaving the official FEI stable area. Horses may be schooled only during posted schooling hours and in designated warm-up areas.FEI equipment rules apply. Horse boot and leg inspections will take place without prior notice to the competitor.
Drug Rules: Conducted under FEI Medication and treating rules and procedures. Drug testing will be provided by USEF.
Attire, Courses, & Information: See FEI Rules & General Rules & Regulations
101 $50,000 American Gold Cup Qualifier CSI 4* ~ Friday
Entry Fee: $700 (Nomination fee is required)
To be eligible for class 103 riders must compete in class 101. Declarations to compete must be made no later than 5:00 day before the classis scheduled.
Conducted under the current rules of the FEI Rules for Jumping Events, Article 238.2.2
Speed/Fixed time: 400 m/min Obstacles height: max 1.60 m
Number of horses per rider 3 Number of Starters 100. If more than 100 starters then the competition will be divided.
No entry fee required - Qualifying Competition for the Gene Mische American Invitational - April 6, 2013
Open to the top forty riders who competed in Competition No. 101. One horse per rider.
Conducted under the rules of the FEI Rules for FEI World CupTM (Article 655) and FEI Rules for Jumping Events, Competition against theclock with one initial course, with one jump-off only against the clock. Table A mixed, Art. 238 2.2
Speed/Fixed time: 400 m/min Obstacles height: max 1.60 m Spread: 1.72 m
Competition 101 & 103 are eligiblefor inclusion on the USEF ComputerList. Certification No. 12139
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Open Jumper Classes
105 $7,500 Hallway Feeds & KER Sport Horse Nutrition 1.40m, Time First Round Table II, Sec. 1 Fence height from 4'7", spreads to 5'3" - min. speed 350 m/minEntry Fee: $275 $2,200, $1,550, $1,050, $700, $600, $500, $450, $450
106 $10,000 Danbury Porsche Audi Volkswagen 1.45m Speed Stake, Time First Round, Table II, Sec. 1 Fence height from 4'7", spreads to 5'3" - min. speed 350 m/minEntry Fee: $315 $2,900, $1,950, $1,350, $1,050, $800, $700, $700, $550
107 $2,500 Samshield 1.35m, Time First Jump - Off, Table II, Sec 2(b)Fence height from 4'5" with spreads to 5' - min. speed 360 yds/min. Entry Fee: $105 $750, $450, $300, $250, $225, $200, $175, $150
108 $2,500 Animo 1.35m, Time First Jump - Off, Table II, Sec 2(b)Fence height from 4'5" with spreads to 5' - min. speed 360 yds/min. Entry Fee: $105 $750, $450, $300, $250, $225, $200, $175, $150
109 $1,500 Fairfield Equine 1.30m, Time First Jump - Off, Table II Sec 2(b) Fence height from 4'3" with spreads to 4'9" - min. speed 360 yds/min. Entry Fee: $75 $450, $300, $200, $150, $125, $100, $100, $75
110 $1,500 EquiFit 1.30m, Time First Jump - Off, Table II Sec 2(b) Fence height from 4'3" with spreads to 4'9" - min. speed 360 yds/min. Entry Fee: $75 $450, $300, $200, $150, $125, $100, $100, $75
5, 6 & 7/8 Year Old Young Jumper QualifiersNomination fee is not required.
Declarations to compete must be made no later than 5:00 PM the day before the class is to be held. Any class with 3 or fewer entries as of5:00 PM of the day prior to the class may be combined/canceled at management’s discretion.
NOTE: Entries in the Young Jumper divisions may not have ever show in Open Jumper Classes offering $25,000 or more in prize money(classes restricted to horses under 8 years of age excluded). All classes are subject to the current rules of USEF for Young Jumpers.
Young Jumper Championships®: Notices of any amendments and/or clarification of YJC Program Rules and Specifications may be ob-tained on the YJC website www.youngjumpers.com or call 502-535-6787.
111 $2,500 5 Year Old Young Jumper Qualifier - Time First Jump-Off, Table II, Sec. 2(b)Fence height 4'0", spreads 4'0" to 4'6" - speed 350 m/min. Entry Fee: $105 $750, $450, $300, $250, $225, $200, $175, $150
112 $3,500 6 Year Year Old Young Jumper Qualifier - Time First Jump-Off, Table II, Sec. 2(b)Entry Fee: $150 $950, $650, $500, $400, $300, $250, $250, $200
113 $5,000 7 & 8 Young Jumper Qualifier, Time First Jump-Off, Table II Sec 2(a)
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Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper- High Open to all horses and athletes who qualify under USEF Amateur-Owner and Junior Jumper rules. Horses and riders may compete in anyother classes at this competition for which they are eligible unless otherwise noted.
Nomination Fee $225
114 $2,500 Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper - High, Time First Jump-Off, II, Sec 2(b) Fence height from 4'7" (1.40m), spreads 4'6" to 5'0"- speed 350 m/min. Entry Fee: $105 $750, $450, $300, $250, $225, $200, $175, $150
115 $2,500 Seraphim 12 Foundation Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper - High, Power & Speed, II, Sec 2(c)Fence height from 4'7" (1.40m), spreads 4'6" to 5'0" - speed 350 m/min. Entry Fee: $105 $750, $450, $300, $250, $225, $200, $175, $150
116 $25,000 SJHOF Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper ClassicEntry Fee: $475 Qualifying Competition for the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Classic SeriesHorses entered in this class are ineligible for class (s) 118, 119 & 120. All horses entered in class 116 must be on grounds 24 hours prior to the start of the class. Friday 10:00am.Declarations to compete must be made no later than 5:00 p.m. the day before the class is held. Table II, Sec 2(a) - Time First Jump-Off - Fence height from 4'9" - speed 350 m/minStarting Order: In the first round, all of the horses’ names are drawn individually starting with the first position and then working down. In theevent of a jump-off, the Starting Order will be the same as the first round. Running martingales used in the conventional manner will be permitted. Standing martingales, draw reins, or restricted martingales are prohibited.Courses & Formal Attire: See General Regulations $7,500, $5,500, $3,250, $2,000, $1,500, $1,250, $1,000, $750, $750, $500, $500, $500
Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Champion and Reserve Champion - High Championship Ribbon; Reserve Ribbon Point values: 10-1st, 6 - 2nd, 4 - 3rd, 2 - 4th, 1 - 5th, .5 - 6th. If a tie exists the result in class 116 will be used to break the tie.
Junior/Amateur - Owner Jumper - Low 118 $1,500 Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper - Low, Time First Jump-Off II, Sec 2(b)
119 $1,500 Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper - Low, Power & Speed, II, Sec 2(c)Fence height from 4', spreads 4' to 4'6" - speed 350 m/min.Entry Fee: $75 $450, $300, $200, $150, $125, $100, $100, $75
120 $10,000 NAL Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic Entry Fee: $ 315Horses entered in this class are ineligible for class (s) 114, 115 & 116. Declarations to compete must be made no later than 5:00 p.m. the day before the class is held. Table II, Sec 2(b) - Time First Jump-Off Fence height from 4'3" - speed 350 m/minStarting Order: In the first round, all of the horses’ names are drawn individually starting with the first position and then working down. In theevent of a jump-off, the Starting Order will be the same as the first round. Running martingales used in the conventional manner will be permitted. Standing martingales, draw reins, or restricted martingales are prohibited. Courses & Formal Attire: See General Regulations $2,800, $1,800, $1,250, $900, $800, $700, $600, $450, $350, $350
Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Champion and Reserve Champion - High Championship Ribbon; Reserve Ribbon Point values: 10-1st, 6 - 2nd, 4 - 3rd, 2 - 4th, 1 - 5th, .5 - 6th If a tie exists the result in class 120 will be used to break the tie.
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Mitchell-Innes & Nash Fine Art Adult Amateur Jumper(2012 USEF Zone 2 Specification) To be ridden by exhibitors who are no longer eligible to compete as Junior Exhibitors. All exhibitors must be Amateurs in accordance withGR 1306 and must show USEF Amateur Certification. Fence heights to be set between 1.0m (3'3") to 1.15m (3'9"). Riders may not competein any other class at the same competition where fences exceed 1.15m (3'9") except the USEF Show Jumping Talent Search class. Horsesmay show at 1.40m (4'7") or below with another rider. Cash winnings do not influence this classification. Sections and/or prize money, ifoffered, may be divided and/or combined with the Children's Jumpers at the discretion of management.Nomination Fee: $225 Horses/ponies must be declared no later than 5:00 p.m. the day before the class is to be held.If there are less than 6 entries in a class it will be combined with the Children’s Jumper class on the same day and will use the entry fee andprize money of that Children’s Jumper class.
122 $1,000 Mitchell-Innes & Nash Fine Art Adult Amateur Jumper, Time First Jump-Off II, Sec 2(b) Fence height from 3'6", spreads 3'6" to 4'2" - speed 360 yd/min. Entry Fee: $65 $300, $200, $160, $130, $110, $100, R, R
123 $1,000 Mitchell-Innes & Nash Fine Art Adult Amateur Jumper, Time First Jump-Off II, 2(b)Fence height from 3'6", spreads 3'6" to 4'2" - speed 360 yd/min. Entry Fee: $65 $300, $200, $160, $130, $110, $100, R, R
124 $10,000 Mitchell-Innes & Nash Fine Art Adult Amateur Jumper Classic Qualifying Competition for the NAL and WIHS Jumper SeriesEntry Fee: $315Declarations to compete must be made no later than 5:00 p.m. the day before the class is held. Table II, Sec 2(b) - Time First Jump-Off Fence heights to 3'9" - speed 360 yds/minStarting Order: In the first round, all of the horses’ names are drawn individually starting with the first position and then working down. In theevent of a jump-off, the Starting Order will be the same as the first round. Running martingales used in the conventional manner will be permitted. Standing martingales, draw reins, or restricted martingales are prohibited. Courses & Formal Attire: See General Regulations $2,800, $1,800, $1,250, $900, $800, $700, $600, $450, $350, $350
Adult Amateur Jumper Champion and Reserve Champion Championship Ribbon; Reserve Ribbon Point values: 10-1st, 6 - 2nd, 4 - 3rd, 2 - 4th, 1 - 5th, .5 - 6th. If a tie exists the result in class 124 will be used to break the tie.
Children’s Jumper(2012 USEF Zone 2 Specification) To be ridden by exhibitors who have not reached their 18th birthday by December 1 of the current com-petition year. Fence heights to be set between 1.0m (3'3") to 1.15m (3'9"). Riders may not compete in any other class at the same competitionwhere fences exceed 1.15m (3'9") except the USEF Show Jumping Talent Search class. Horses may show at 1.40m (4'7") or below withanother rider. Cash winnings do not influence this classification. Sections and/or prize money, if offered, may be divided and/or combinedwith the Children's Jumpers at the discretion of management.Nomination Fee: $225 Horses/ponies must be declared no later than 5:00 p.m. the day before the class is to be held.If there are less than 6 entries in a class it will be combined with the Adult Jumper class on the same day and will use the entry fee and prizemoney of that Adult Jumper class.
126 $1,000 Children’s Jumper, Time First Jump-Off II, Sec 2(b) Fence height from 3'6'; 3'6' to 4'2" in spread - speed 360 yds/min. Entry Fee: $65 $300, $200, $160, $130, $110, $100, R, R
127 $1,000 Fair Hill Farm Children’s Jumper, Time First Round, II, Sec 1 Fence height from 3'6'; 3'6' to 4'2" in spread - speed 360 yds/min. Entry Fee: $65 $300, $200, $160, $130, $110, $100, R, R
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128 $5,000 NAL & WIHS Children’s Jumper Classic Qualifying Competition for the NAL and WIHS Jumper Series
Entry Fee: $175Declarations to compete must be made no later than 5:00 p.m.the day before the class is held.
Table II, Sec 2(b) - Time First Jump-Off - Fence height from3'9" - speed 360 yds/min
Starting Order: In the first round, all of the horses’ names aredrawn individually starting with the first position and then work-ing down. In the event of a jump-off, the Starting Order will bethe same as the first round.
Running martingales used in the conventional manner will be per-mitted. Standing martingales, draw reins, or restricted martingalesare prohibited.
Formal attire is requested but not required.
$1,500, $1,000, $700, $500, $400, $350, $300, $250, R, R
Children’s Jumper Champion and Reserve Champion Championship Ribbon; Reserve Ribbon Point values: 10-1st, 6 - 2nd, 4 - 3rd, 2 - 4th, 1 - 5th, .5 - 6th. If atie exists the result in class 128 will be used to break the tie.
Schooling JumperNomination fee is not required. Classes will be scored underTable II without a jump-off. Horses that are clear in the firstround will remain tied for first place with all other horses thatare clear. Blue ribbons will be presented to all competitors tiedfor first place.
Horses competing in a Schooling Jumper class may competein any other jumper class for which they are eligible on thesame day and must be declared no later than 5:00 p.m. theday before the class is to be held.
130H, 131H Schooling Jumper High, Table II without a jump-off Entry Fee: $50 per class Ribbons (See Above) Fences heights from 4' with spreads 4' to 4'6" speed 360 yds/min.
132M, 133M Schooling Jumper Medium, Table II without a jump-off Entry Fee: $50 per class Ribbons (See Above)
Fences heights from 3'9" with spreads 3'9" to 4'3" speed 360 yds/min.
134L, 135L Schooling Jumper Low, Table II without a jump-off Entry Fee: $50 per class Ribbons (See Above)
Fence heights from 3'6" in height with spreads 3'6" to 4' speed360 yds/min.
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VENUE: Old Salem Farm, 190 June Road, North Salem, NY 10560
DIRECTIONS: From Interstate 84 or Interstate 287: Takew Interstate 684 to exit 8, Hardscrabble Road. Turnright at the stop sign on to June Road, travel east 3.1 miles to end and turn right into Old Salem Farm.
AIRPORTS: Westchester/White Plains 23 miles Newburgh International 28 miles
TRAIN STATION: Croton Falls 3.6 miles
MAIL ENTRIES TO: Stadium Jumping, Inc. 1301 Sixth Ave West Suite 406, Bradenton, FL 34205 (941) 744-5465 fax (941) 744-0874www.stadiumjumping.com email: [email protected]
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1. Every class offered herein which is covered by either the rules and specificationof the current Federation Rule Book or the FEI Rule books and will be con-ducted and judged in accordance therewith. The rated sections of thIs Com-petition are official USEF point competitions for the USEF National and USEFZone Horse of the Year Awards.
Class #101, #102 & #103 are run in accordance with FEI Rules.
2. FEDERATION MEMBERSHIP & ENTRY AGREEMENT LIFE, SENIOR ACTIVE AND JUNIOR ACTIVE MEMBERS SHALL BE ELIGI-
BLE TO PARTICIPATE IN ALL CLASSES AT REGULAR COMPETITIONS,EVENTING COMPETITIONS AT THE PRELIMINARY LEVEL OR ABOVE ANDCOMBINED DRIVING COMPETITIONS AT THE ADVANCED LEVEL, DRES-SAGE, REINING AND VAULTING COMPETITIONS AND ENDURANCERIDES. A NONMEMBER MAY PARTICIPATE AS A HANDLER, RIDER,DRIVER, OWNER, LESSEE, AGENT, COACH OR TRAINER AT REGULARCOMPETITIONS, EVENTING COMPETITIONS, DRESSAGE COMPETI-TIONS, REINING COMPETITIONS AND COMBINED DRIVING COMPETI-TIONS UPON PAYMENT OF A $30 NONMEMBER REGISTRATION FEE.PARTICIPANTS IN THE FOLLOWING CLASSES ARE EXEMPTED FROMTHE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS RULE: 1) LEADLINE; 2) EXHIBITIONS; 3)GAMES AND RACES; 4) CLASSES FOR 4-H MEMBERS; 5) WALK TROTAND ACADEMY CLASSES (ACADEMY CLASSES ARE CLASSES LIMITEDTO HORSES USED REGULARLY IN A LESSON PROGRAM); 6) USDF IN-TRODUCTORY LEVEL TESTS, PAS DE DEUX AND QUADRILLE CLASSES;7) NRHA ENDORSED REINING COMPETITIONS. 8) OPPORTUNITYCLASSES, 9) CITIZENS OF OTHER NATIONS WHO HAVE PROOF, IN ENG-LISH, OF CURRENT MEMBERSHIP IN GOOD STANDING OF THEIR OWNNATIONAL FEDERATION, 10) USEA BEGINNER NOVICE DIVISION; AND11) ASSISTANT HANDLERS IN DRESSAGE SPORT HORSE BREEDINGCLASSES.
By entering a Federation-licensed Competition and signing the entry blank asthe Owner, Lessee, Trainer, Manager, Agent, Coach, Driver, Rider, Handler,Vaulter or Longeur and on behalf of myself and my principals, representatives,employees and agents, I agree that I am subject to the Bylaws and Rules ofThe United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. (the “Federation”) and the localrules of the competition.
I agree to be bound by the Bylaws and Rules of the Federation and of the com-petition. I will accept as final the decision of the Hearing Committee on anyquestion arising under the Rules, and agree to release and hold harmless thecompetition, the Federation, their officials, directors and employees for any ac-tion taken under the Rules.
I represent that I am eligible to enter and/or participate under the Rules, andevery horse I am entering is eligible as entered.
I also agree that as a condition of and in consideration of acceptance of entry,the Federation and/or the Competition may use or assign photographs, videos,audios, cablecasts, broadcasts, internet, film, new media or other likenesses ofme and my horse taken during the course of the competition for the promotion,coverage or benefit of the competition, sport, or the Federation. Those like-nesses shall not be used to advertise a product and they may not be used insuch a way as to jeopardize amateur status. I hereby expressly and irrevocablywaive and release any rights in connection with such use, including any claimto compensation, invasion of privacy, right of publicity, or to misappropriation.
The construction and application of Federation rules are governed by the lawsof the State of New York, and any action instituted against the Federation mustbe filed in New York State. See GR908.4.
3. Closing Date of Entries: Friday, August 31 2012 a) Entry Forms will be accepted only when signed by the owner or his author-
ized agent, the trainer, coach and the rider and accompanied by a check fornomination (if required), drug, office fee $65, and stall fees. Horses not entered
in the competition but stabled on grounds are required to pay a non showingfee of $50. No acknowledgements will be mailed for this event.
A fine of $100 plus collection fees will be made for all non-negotiable checks.Foreign competitors, please pay in U.S. funds to avoid discount charges.
All entry balance/credit(s) of $10 or less at the close of the show shall be ex-pensed accordingly.
b) Each entry form must provide signatures and membership numbers forthe owner, rider, trainer, coach and a horse USEF/USHJA membership num-bers; owner, rider, trainer proper mailing address; telephone numbers andeither a Social Security Number or Federal Employer’s Identification forPrize Money.
c) USEF IHP Fees: All riders competing in any FEI sanctioned class are subjectto USEF International High Performance rule see USEF GR 207 for fees dueto the Federation.
d) FEI Registration Fees: All horses and riders competing in a FEI recognizedcompetition must have a FEI Rider Registration Number and a Horse Regis-tration Number. Go to www.usef.org.
e) The owner as listed on the entry form will be responsible for all entry fees, nom-ination fees, and stabling fees of all horses entered or nominated on the entryform.
f) Nominations for Jumper Sections and classes close August 31. Post nom-inations will be accepted after the closing date at the regular nominating feeof $225 plus a late charge of $50 unless otherwise stated.
g) Declarations to show horses which have been nominated for the JumperDivision must be made during Competition Office hours and received by theCompetition Secretary no later than 5:00 p.m. the day before the class is heldunless otherwise noted. At managements discretion entries received after5:00 pm may be accepted and a late fee of $50 per class will be assessed.
Late or improper Grand Prix/Classic declarations: Declarations received afterthe published deadline or declarations improperly completed will be acceptedat management’s discretion. A penalty of $100 per $15,000 class or less; $150per $25,000 class; $200 per $100,000 will be assessed without exception.
In the event of acceptance of a later declaration, the declared entrant will beplaced in the #1 position in the Order of Go.
h) Horses shown in classes in which they have not been entered in will be re-quired to pay double the entry fee in those classes.
4. Scratches:
a) In all jumper classes in which a declaration to compete is made, once theclass has started, the entry fee as stated in the Prize List will be chargedwhether the horse is shown or not. In order to scratch a horse from classesdeclared, an official form (scratch sheet) must be filled out and presented tothe Secretary before the start of the class being scratched. Upon timely receiptof the scratch form, the entry fee will be credited.
b) $100 of the nomination fee will be refunded to the owners of horses thathave been scratched (scratch sheet) twenty-four hours prior to the start of thecompetition. If the horse is scratched within 24 hours to the start of the com-petition, an Official Veterinarians Certificate filled out and signed by the OfficialCompetition Veterinarian and must be presented to the Secretary prior to theconclusion of the last class of the competition in order to obtain this refund. Ifa horse is scratched after competing in any class at the competition, no refundof the nominating fee will be given.
c) Horses entered in classes must be scratched by written notice and pre-sented or sent to the Competition Secretary. No Vet certificate is required. Thiswritten notice must be in the possession of the Secretary one hour prior to thestart of the class scratched. When valid notice of a scratch is received, theentry fee will be credited less a $20 per class office processing fee.
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Once a class has started, horses that did not compete but in which they areentered will forfeit their fees unless the horse becomes ill or injured prior tothe class or classes in which it is entered. In this case, in order to qualify for acredit, a scratch sheet must be filled out and presented to the Secretary. Inaddition, an Official Veterinarian Certificate must be filled out and signed bythe Official Competition Veterinarian, certifying the illness or injury, and pre-sented to the Secretary no later than one hour after the final class of the com-petition. Entry fees will then be credited less the processing fee of $60 perhorse.
5. a) Stabling: ALL HORSES AND PONIES ARE REQUIRED TO BE STABLEDON GROUNDS. Temporary stalls 10 x 10 with gates housed under canvass.
Regular Stabling is provided with doors at a cost of $250 per stall.
FEI Stabling is provided in a secure compund at a cost of $300 per stall.
Competing out of a van or a truck parked on the competition grounds isprohibited.
STALL FEES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. b) Arrival of Horses: All horses may begin arriving after 9:00 am Tuesday.
Horses entered in FEI Classes #101, #102 & #103 must be on the grounds by9:00 am Wednesday September 12. FEI Inspection will be held Thursday7:00am - 9:00 am.
All horses entered in class #116 must be on grounds by Friday at 10:00am.
All horses NOT entered in FEI classes or #116 must be on the grounds no laterthan 5:00pm the day preceding the start of the first competition of their jumpersection whether they are entered in that class or not.
6. a) Prize money will be credited to the entry’s show account after the results ofthe class winnings are posted or a check will be mailed to the Prize Money re-cipient at the address on the entry blank within thirty days after the show,thereby ending the show’s responsibility as long as all criteria has been met.Exhibitors must provide a social security number or Federal TIN for the prizemoney recipient.
If a prize money recipient is not denoted the prize money will automatically go tothe owner. FEI Prize money will be distributed to winning Owners, lessees orcompetitors no later than immediately after the last Competition of the event pro-vided they have met all their financial and other obligations to the Horse Show.Any excess prize money will be mailed to the prize money recipient.
b) Prize Money Won by Foreign Competitors: Be advised that the U.S. InternalRevenue Service requires sporting events to withhold 30% of prize money wonin the United States. Foreign competitors should apply for a U.S. Social Secu-rity number and will be asked to complete form 8283 or complete a W-8 Cer-tificate of Foreign Status form.
c) Lost or stolen prize money checks will be reissued only after a 180 day waitingperiod from the original check date has passed. In the event of unauthorized re-deeming of a check, Stadium Jumping, Inc. will provide check copies to exhibitorsand will be held harmless from the collection process.
7. Show Office Hours: The Show Office will be open beginning one hour beforethe start of each show day and will close upon completion of the last class.Exhibitor accounts will be processed and numbers given out in the show officethe day preceding the show starting at 9:00 am.
8. Horses competing without a number or with an incorrect number may be re-fused an award at Management’s discretion.
9. No horses or ponies will be allowed in any class ‘hors concours’ during theshow.
10. Horses will be allowed in the show rings only at such hours as are announcedby Competition Management.
11. Starting Orders of Go are produced in accordance with USEF JP 112 unlessotherwise noted.
12. Attire: Proper attire is required unless otherwise stated.
Formal Attire: Competitors must wear scarlet, blue, green or black coats, white
breeches, white shirts with white stock, choker or tie.
13. Parking: All trucks, autos, golf carts and other motorized vehicles must beparked in designated areas only. To insure the safety of all exhibitors, any mo-torized vehicles (electric or gasoline) on the show grounds must only be oper-ated by persons with a valid drivers license.
Minors who do not have a valid driver’s license which allows them to operatea motorized vehicle in the state in which they reside will not be permitted tooperate a motorized vehicle of any kind including, but not limited to, golf carts,motorcycles, scooters, or farm utility vehicles on the competition grounds of li-censed competitions. Minors who have a valid temporary license may operatethe above described motorized vehicles as long as they are accompanied byan adult with a valid driver’s license. Violations of this rule will be cause forsanctions against the parent(s), guardian(s) and/or trainer(s) who are respon-sible for the child committing the offense. Penalities may include exclusion ofthe child, parent(s), guardian(s), and/or trainer(s) from the competition groundsfor the remainder of the competition and charges being filed against any of theabove individuals in accordance with Rule 6. Wheelchairs and other mobilityassistance devices for individuals with disabilities are exempt from this rule.
14. In order to remove any animal or equipment from the show grounds, a releasemust be obtained from the Show Secretary.
15. All dogs must be leashed at all times while on the grounds. Loose dogs will bepicked up and detained until the owner has paid a $100 fine. For a second of-fense, the owner may be barred from competing and required to leave thegrounds. We find this extreme action necessary in order to protect exhibitorsfrom injury and to protect their financial investment. This rule is strictly en-forced.
16. GR801 2/3 It is compulsory for all persons at Federation licensed hunter,jumper or hunter/jumper competitions when mounted anywhere on the com-petition grounds, to wear properly fastened protective headgear which meetsor exceeds ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)/SEI (SafetyEquipment Institute) standards for equestrian use and carries the SEI tag. Itmust be properly fitted with harness secured. It is compulsory for riders in PasoFino classes, both open and breed restricted including Hunter Hack, wherejumping is required and when jumping anywhere on the competition groundsto wear properly fastened protective headgear which meets or exceeds ASTM(American Society for Testing and Materials)/SEI (Safety Equipment Institute)standards for equestrian use and carries the SEI tag. It must be properly fittedwith harness secured. A Show Committee must bar riders without protectiveheadgear from entering the ring for classes in which protective headgear isrequired and may bar any entry or person from entering the ring if not suitablypresented to appear before an audience. BOD 1/14/12 Effective 4/1/12
3. Except as may otherwise be mandated by local law, all sub-juniors riding inthe Paso Fino division, while riding anywhere on the competition grounds, mustwear properly fitting protective headgear which meets or exceeds ASTM(American Society for Testing and Materials)/SEI (Safety Equipment Institute)standards for equestrian use and carries the SEI tag. Harness must be securedand properly fitted. Any rider violating this rule at any time must immediatelybe prohibited from further riding until such headgear is properly in place. Forall exhibitors competing in the hunter or hunter seat equitation section, if arider’s chin strap becomes unfastened, the rider may stop, re-fasten the chinstrap and continue his/her round without penalty or elimination. A judge may,but is not required to stop a rider and ask them to refasten a chin strap whichhas become unfastened, again without penalty to the rider. Members of theArmed Services or the Police may wear the Service Dress Uniform. BOD1/23/11 Effective 12/1/11
17. No mounted exhibitor may wear or carry an electronic communication device(i.e., cellular telephone, pager, walkie talkie, etc.) while in the competition ring.The penalty for wearing or carrying a forbidden device if observed by the judgeis elimination from the class during which the device was worn or carried. Ex-ception: A handicapped participant may use electronic devices if, prior to theclass, he/she presents to the USEF Steward written justification from treatingpersonnel setting forth the necessity of the equipment.
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18. Arena Dimensions and FootingGrand Prix Field 350' x 450' Bluegrass mix turfJumper Ring 150' x 250' sand & fiber mix Annex Ring 140' x 250' sand & fiber mixAll schooling areas are sand & fiber mix. All rings and schooling areas havedrainage mats installed below the surface to insure quality footing.
19. In accordance with the 1989 Federal Waste Tracking Act which restricts thedisposal of medical waste, Bio Hazardous Medical Waste Containers will beprovided in the stable area. All Exhibitors and their agents are responsiblefor the proper disposal of this waste.
20. Insurances:
STADIUM JUMPING, INC., OLD SALEM FARM, THE HAKIM FAMILY, THEIROFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYACCIDENT TO HORSE, PROPERTY OR ANY PERSONS ON THE PROPERTYORF OLD SALEM FARM, NOR WILL THE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS OR ANY-ONE CONNECTED WITH THE EVENT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SUCHACCIDENT OR DAMAGE. EXHIBITORS AND SPECTATORS SHALL HOLDTHEM HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY THEM AGAINST ANY LEGAL PROCEED-INGS ARISING FROM SUCH ACCIDENT OR DAMAGE, AS A CONDITION OFENTRY.
“All owners and competitors are personally responsible for damages to thirdpersons caused by themselves, their employees, their agents or their horses.They are therefore strongly advised to take out third-party insurance providingfull coverage for participation in equestrian events at home and abroad, andto keep the policy up to date.”
21. Should any question arise that is not provided for in the rules, the same shallbe referred to the Show Committee whose decision shall be final.
22. FEI INFORMATION This event is organised in accordance with: FEI Statutes, 22nd edition, effective 15th April 2007, updates effective 1st Jan
2012- FEI General Regulations, 23rd edition, effective 1st January 2009, updates ef-
fective 1st January 2012- FEI Veterinary Regulations, 12th edition, effective 5th April 2010, updates ef-
fective 1st January 2012 - The Rules for Jumping Events and its Annexes, 24th edition, effective 1st Jan
2012- CSI/CSIO requirements (For all CSI events in Europe and Worldwide – except
for CSIO and Amateur events) http://www.fei.org/sites/default/files/file/OFFI-CIALS%20%26%20ORGANISERS/ORGANISERS/JUMPING/CSI%20Invita-tion%20System/CSI-O_Requirements_2011_1.pdf
- CSI requirements for North America (Canada, Mexico and USA)http://www.fei.org/sites/default/files/file/OFFICIALS %20%26%20ORGANIS-ERS/ORGANISERS/JUMPING/CSI%20Invitation%20System/CSI-O_Require-ments_NAm_2011_0.pdf
- CSI 3*, 4* invitation system (Europe) and 5* invitation system (Worldwide)- Equine Anti-Doping and Controlled Medication Regulations (EADCMR), 1st
Edition, effective 5th April 2010, updates effective 1st January 2012- FEI Anti-Doping Rules for Human Athletes (ADRHA), based on the 2009 re-
vised Code, effective 1st January 2012- All subsequent published revisions, the provisions of which will take precedence.- An arbitration procedure is provided for in the FEI Statutes and General Regula-
tions referred to above. In accordance with this procedure, any appeal against adecision rendered by the FEI or its official bodies is to be settled exclusively bythe Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland.
- It is the responsibility of NFs to ensure their participants are of the correct age.
Horse Inspection: Thursday Sept 13 - 7:00 - 9:00 am These will be carried out in accordance with the "Veterinary Regulations", Art.
1011 & the discipline rules. VETERINARY REGULATIONS, 12th Edition, effective 5th April 2010, updates
effective 1st January 2011 (see website www.fei.org) "General Regulations", 23rd Edition, effective 1st January 2009, updates ef-
fective 1st January 2012 will apply:
Art. 137.1 Every horse entered for any competition at CNs or CIMs (see Appendix E) in
a country other than the country of the Horse's nationality and all Horses en-tered for other CIs, CIOs, FEI Championships, Regional, Olympic Games andParalympic Games, whether at home or away from the country of its nationality(see GRs 139.2), must have an official, valid FEI passport, or a national pass-port approved by the FEI and accompanied by an FEI Recognition Card and,when applicable, an FEI registration number, as a means of identification andto establish ownership. In the case of horses permanently resident in a mem-ber state of the European Union, all horses must have an acceptable NationalEU approved passport in compliance with regulation (EC) No 504/2008, towhich an FEI recognition is applied. The exception to the latter being the pos-session of AM FEI passport which has been continually revalidated withoutany interruption.
Art. 137.2
Horses taking part in CNs and CIMs (see Appendix E) and in CSIP and CSICh-A in their country of nationality are not required to have such a passport as ismentioned in paragraph 1. All such horses must be properly registered withthe FEI and identifiable and, unless there is no national requirement for equineinfluenza vaccination in the host country and in the country of origin all horsesmust have a valid vaccination certificate. All horses permanently resident withina member state of the European Union, must have as minimum a suitable na-tional EU approved passport in compliance with regulation (EC) No 504/2008.
THE FEI CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THE WELFARE OF THE HORSE The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) expects all those involved in in-
ternational equestrian sport to adhere to the FEI’s Code of Conduct and to ac-knowledge and accept that at all times the welfare of the horse must beparamount and must never be subordinated to competitive or commercial in-fluences.
1. At all stages during the preparation and training of competition horses, welfaremust take precedence over all other demands. This includes good horse man-agement, training methods, farriery and tack, and transportation.
2. Horses and Athletes must be fit, competent and in good health before they areallowed to compete. This encompasses medication use, surgical proceduresthat threaten welfare or safety, pregnancy in mares and the misuse of aids.
3. Events must not prejudice horse welfare. This involves paying careful attentionto the competition areas, ground surfaces, weather conditions, stabling, sitesafety and fitness of the horse for onward travel after the event.
4. Every effort must be made to ensure that horses receive proper attention afterthey have competed and that they are treated humanely when their competitioncareers are over. This covers proper veterinary care, competition injuries, eu-thanasia and retirement.
5. The FEI urges all involved with the sport to attain the highest levels of educa-tion in their areas of expertise.
A full copy of this Code can be obtained from the Fédération Equestre Inter-nationale, HM King Hussein I Building, Chemin des Délices 9, 1006 Lausanne,Switzerland. Telephone: +41 21 310 47 47. The Code is available in English &French. The Code is also available on the FEI’s website: www.fei.org.
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