Qualification Criteria
FEI 2011 WORLD
CHAMPIONSHIPS ENDURANCE
For Juniors and Young Riders
Updated as of 03.03.2011
QUALIFICATION CRITERIA
CH–M-E–YJ Abu Dhabi (UAE)
December 2011
Please refer to the Qualification Rules available on the following link:
In view of the fact that the venue for the 2011 J/YR FEI Endurance Championships
has recently been changed from South America to Abu Dhabi in the UAE, the final Championship distance will not be known for some time.
The OC of the Championship is creating a new course that will incorporate natural
challenges of the environment and this is presently in the planning stage.
Therefore, please note that for this year’s Championship the required combination
qualification distance as defined under art 816.3.6 will be any distance between
120km and 130kms.
1. Qualification period (Ref. Art. 816.3.3 and 816.3.6)
Start: 24 months prior to December 2011 (date to be confirmed)
End: no later than 60 days prior to (Date to be confirmed)
2. Qualification criteria
815.1 Any person from the year in which he/she reaches his/her 14th birthday
and who is duly authorised by his/her National Federation is eligible to
take part in all Endurance Rides (CEIs, CEIOs and Championships), either
as an individual or as a member of a team.
815.2.4 For 4-Stars, CEIOs and Championships horses must be at least 8 years of
age.
815.2.5 Mares obviously in advanced pregnancies, meaning over 120 days, or with
foal at foot cannot be entered in any CEI or higher event.
815.2.6 All ages are determined as of the date of the event for which eligibility to
participate is sought, and must be confirmed either through reliable
registrations or written veterinary opinion, which may be recorded within
Passports. Northern Hemisphere horses are deemed to have their birthday
on the 1st January and Southern Hemisphere horses on the 1st August.
Junior/Young Riders
816.3.1 Horses must have graduated through the qualifying processes outlined
above for Novice and CEI-Star qualifying up to, and including, the distance
of the event for which a Certificate of Capability is sought.
816.3.2 Horses must have successfully completed at least 2 CEI 2* events or
higher.
816.3.3 Of these 2 CEI events, at least one must be at the same distance (120
km), minimum speed (12 kph) and time frame as the 4-Star
Championship and achieved no earlier than 24 months prior to, no later
than the close of nominated entries for Championship and/or 60 days prior
to the event, whichever is the longest and must be in combination with
the nominated rider.
816.3.4 Riders must have graduated through the qualifying processes outlined
above for Novice and CEI-Star qualifying up to, and including, the distance
of the event for which a Certificate of Capability is sought.
816.3.5 Riders must have successfully completed at least 3 CEI 2* events or
higher.
816.3.6 Of those 3 CEI events, one must be at the same distance (120 km),
minimum speed (12 kph) and time frame as the 4* Championship and
achieved no earlier than 24 months prior to, no later than the close of
nominated entries for Championship and/or 60 days prior to the event,
whichever is the longest and must be in combination with the nominated
horse.
816.3.7 Recording and Proof of Qualification: Approved records must be provided
for Rider/Horse results for eventual insertion into FEI Database/Passports
as required. However, the ultimate responsibility for proof still remains
with each NF.817.4 Teams and Individuals:
816.3.8 At Championships, the following applies to individuals and teams who are
eligible to take part.
816.3.9 Teams: If an NF starts three or more competitors, up to four shall all
constitute members of their Team, but are also eligible for individual
classification and placing/awards.
816.3.10 Individuals: If an NF starts fewer than 3 competitors, they shall only be
eligible for individual classification and placing/awards, but not as a Team.
816.3.11 With regard to the number of teams required for Championships, Art. 108
of the General Regulations applies.
REMINDER
REMINDER: All Riders & Horses participating in any International
competition must be registered with the FEI.
See General Regulations, 23rd Edition Art. 113.3:
“Any Athlete and/or any Horse who is not registered with the FEI shall be
automatically disqualified”.