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| New FEI Rule for Show Jumping Boots | |
| Posted by Event Mgmt. on Thu 14 Aug, 2008 | |
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Attention: Riders in FEI Competitions!
It has come to our attention that a new FEI rule for Show Jumping will apply for any rider in an FEI competition. This rule involves the allowable weight for each front or hind protective boot. The rule is stated below, and may be enforced. We recommend that you personally check your equipment before arriving on the show grounds. FEI Art. 257.2.3 [SJ]: The maximum weight allowed for a horse's boot, front or hind, is 500g. Failure to comply with this paragraph will incur disqualification (as per Art. 241.2.9). 0 comments | Post comment | |
| Kentucky Classique Still Accepting Entries | |
| Posted by Event Mgmt. on Fri 01 Aug, 2008 | |
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Make us your last stop before the AECs!
Kentucky Classique 2008 will be back at its usual venue at the Kentucky Horse Park, and will offer CIC**, CIC*, BN through Interm. Horse Trials, and Combined Tests at every level from BN to Advanced, using the same tests that will be ridden at the American Eventing Championships. There will also be XC Schooling available on Sunday following the competition. The charge will be $30/horse. Check in at the Show Office to get a schooling pinney. We are also delighted to announce that the Kentucky Horse Park has made extended stay stabling available to us so that we can offer layovers for riders who want to travel directly on to the AECs. We still have plenty of room, since we have scheduled time for everyone. We hope to see you there! 0 comments | Post comment | |
| New AEC Incentive Award | |
| Posted by Event Mgmt. on Thu 31 Jul, 2008 | |
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AEC Incentive Award at Kentucky Classique!
Julie Congleton and Heronwood Farm are sponsoring a special incentive award to help defray the costs of your next event, particularly if you are headed to the AECs the following week. She will present a $100 cash prize to the Amateur rider with the lowest final score in any Horse Trials division. Check the score board throughout the weekend to see if you and your horse are in the running! Our thanks to Julie for her support of the sport! 0 comments | Post comment | |
| Rider Requirements for FEI Levels | |
| Posted by Event Mgmt. on Fri 25 Jul, 2008 | |
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Attention: CIC/CCI Riders
Any rider who plans to compete at an FEI level in 2008 must meet more stringent requirements than in the past. Both Horse and Rider must satisfy all qualifying requirements for the level, as well as have current 2008 FEI registration numbers for both. The USEF document on Qualifiers is linked on the Show Reqmts page on the left sidebar. In addition, every horse must have a passport to compete at any FEI level, including the lower level CCI and CIC levels. This means that your horse should have an FEI Passport, good for all levels, or, for the One Star and Two Star levels only, the horse may have a National Passport. Horses who plan to compete at any level of FEI event outside their own country must have the FEI passport as before. For US riders, the USEF has a straightforward process in place to acquire these passports. Plan ahead to allow enough time for processing these requests. For riders planning to compete in the CICs or CCI at our fall events, please also include stabling fees. All horses in these events must be stabled on-grounds for the duration of the event. Additional horses ridden by the FEI competitor will be stabled with the FEI horse. The FEI barns will not be closed to other riders or the public. All horses must arrive early enough to allow time for the Arrival Exam and passport check by the vets (Thur, Sep 4 for Kentucky Classique). Refer to FEI Rulebook Article 518 for a discussion of the Vet Exams at these events. Section 518.2.3 will apply for Kentucky Classique. There will be two exams, the first upon Arrival and the second following cross-country. There will be no formal jog. 0 comments | Post comment | |
| KHP Campground Fees will increase Aug 1! | |
| Posted by Event Mgmt. on Thu 17 Jul, 2008 | |
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Attention: Campers
The following notice was just received from the State of Kentucky regarding an increase in Reservation fees for State Parks. Reservations may be made up to a year in advance, and the fee will go into affect on bookings made August 1 or later. You may want to consider booking your camping spots earlier than planned! [text of msg follows:] Camping throughout our State parks has remained a favorite past time for generations. We hope that you will find the campgrounds as well as attention to your needs, to be to your full satisfaction. Over the course of time the costs associated with operating our campgrounds as well as other facilities in the State Park System has steadily increased. While we have made every attempt to absorb these operational costs in our budget, we have reached a point where some expenses unfortunately must be passed along to our campers. We wish to inform you that beginning with all campground reservations made as of August 1st, 2008, the $7.50 reservation fee charged to Parks will be passed along to our campers. Per night campsite fees will remain the same. This will not affect reservations made prior to August 1st, nor will first come/first serve camping be affected. Up until now, Kentucky was one of only a handful of states still absorbing this fee. We regret the increased costs to you the consumer, however we trust that you find camping at our Parks still serves as a great value. Thank you for your patronage and we look forward to accommodating your needs in the future. Should you have any questions please contact the Director of Customer Service Sam Devine. 0 comments | Post comment | |
| How to Qualify for an FEI Competition | |
| Posted by Event Mgmt. on Tue 15 Jul, 2008 | |
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Riders who wish to ride in a CIC or CCI at any level should read the 2008 "Explanation of How to Qualify" posted here. FEI Qualifiers
Be sure you and your horse are eligible to ride and that you have the requisite FEI rider and horse registration numbers (annual renewal reqd) and passports. Don't be caught with too little time to get all the riding and paperwork completed! 0 comments | Post comment | |
| USEA Ride Share Program Online! | |
| Posted by Event Mgmt. on Wed 02 Jul, 2008 | |
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Need a ride? Want to split fuel costs for your next event? The new Ride Share Program being tested at the USEA website may be the answer. Post your trips, work out the details in private, meet some new friends and make your horse travels a little more enjoyable.
Click Ride Share to begin your next trip! 0 comments | Post comment | |
| Classified Ads now available! | |
| Posted by Event Mgmt. on Tue 03 Jun, 2008 | |
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We have a new feature here on the website. We can now accept text or display ads for items you want to sell, or listings for something you are looking for. Click the link on the left Sidebar for the details.
We hope this service will be useful to our riders! 0 comments | Post comment | |
| USEF Extraordinary Rule Changes | |
| Posted by Event Mgmt. on Tue 03 Jun, 2008 | |
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Attention: All Active Competitors!
The USEF in conjunction with the USEA has passed several Rule Changes which are effective immediately. These changes are made to address continued concerns for the safety of horse and rider on cross-country. The most notable changes involve fall of rider. The competitor will be Eliminated for a Fall of Rider while negotiating a fence. Riders will face Mandatory Retirement in the event of Fall of Horse as before. In addition, the implications for the rider who must be examined by medical personnel have been expanded and clarified. In some cases, the rider may not be allowed to continue on any horse entered with that rider. Requirements for the use of frangible pins in the construction of some XC obstacles have been included as well. Additional rule changes regarding safety standards may be forthcoming later this year. You may read the entire list of changes online on the USEA website. USEA article 0 comments | Post comment | |
| MSEDA Wants You! | |
| Posted by Event Mgmt. on Tue 20 May, 2008 | |
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Want to join a group of riders who share your interests? Interested in finding out about horse shows, clinics and camps in your local area? Join the MidSouth Eventing & Dressage Association!
MSEDA is a United States Eventing Association (USEA) Affiliate Association. MSEDA serves over 400 eventing and dressage enthusiasts in a 6 state area. This active association supports regional sanctioning of competitions, regional licensing of competition officials and a very extensive year end awards program. A monthly newsletter is sent to each member containing the calendar, competition results, news and much more. MSEDA continually provides or underwrites many educational programs and scholarships, both mounted and unmounted. This year the club offers a series of monthly stadium and cross-country schooling days in conjunction with Flying Cross Farm. Click here for details. Not a member yet? Click MSEDA to join now! 0 comments | Post comment | |
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