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1 BRITISH EVENTING Affiliated competition and regional training FOR RIdERS UNdER 21 britisheventing.com

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3 YOUTH EVENTING Welcome to British Eventing s Guide to Youth Eventing, your essential reference point for everything you need to know for competing with British Eventing (BE) from the age of 12 to 21 in each of BE s eight regions around the country. The coming pages have been created to provide you with everything you need to know whether you are joining us for the first time or if you are stepping up the ranks. We look forward to seeing you out on the circuit, Jane Peters BE National U18 Chairman Scotland Map of the U-18 regions North Midlands Wales and Borders Central East South West South East SPONSORS IMAGES COURTESY OF AdAM FANTHORPE 3

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6 GET IN TOUCH WITH US Find training in your region on Register for our programmes on Contact your local BE U18 Regional Coordinator to sign up or find out more about training and competition in your area: South EAST Mrs Sheila Barker Midlands Mrs Arabella Bealby North Mrs Lyn Cottingham EAST Mrs Samantha Nicholls Central Miss Celia Gough Scotland Mrs Rose J Dudgeon falamains@hotmail.co.uk South WEST Mrs Gillian Macfadyen gillianmacfadyen@gmail.com Wales & Borders Mrs Louise Shepherd david.shepherd10@btopenworld.com National U18 COACH Caroline Moore cmoorefbhs@aol.com National U18 Chairman Jane Peters jane.peters@britisheventing.com BE Headquarters Youth Coordinator Gemma Harriss gemma.harriss@britisheventing.com BE Headquarters TRAINING & EDUCATION U18 ADMINISTRATOR Samantha Ruck samantha.ruck@britisheventing.com 6

7 CHOOSING YOUR MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIP TYPE WHAT IS IT? HOW MUCH IS IT? WHAT ARE THE RESTRICTIONS? Training/Club Pass A combined pass for you and your horse to compete in BE80(T) level competition only. 10 per annum for your day Pass Membership.* 10 pass for horse and rider combined. * Compulsory from 2014 You can only use the ticket in BE80(T), Pony Club, Riding Club or National Schools Classes. The use of Training Passes is unlimited. Full members will take priority over Training/ Club Pass holders in the event of balloting. day Pass The purchase of one Horse and one Rider day Pass each will give a combination the chance to compete with BE for one day in BE90, BE100, BE100 Open, BE100 Plus, BE100 3dE, Novice & Intermediate Novice. 10 per annum for your day Pass Membership.* The cost of each pass is 16. * Compulsory from 2014 Riders can have only four passes in a season. Full members will take priority over day Pass holders in the event of balloting. Full Individual Membership A new Full Membership for a year including insurance cover. 140 online ( 145 through the office) or 130 by direct debit ( 135 via the office). You can compete at unlimited events and will have priority over non-members at oversubscribed events. By taking up the Spread direct debit option Full Individual Members will be able to make four equal payments (January-April 2014) for their membership fee. HOW TO REGISTER Visit to set up your free Associate Registration. Once you have activated your account (click on the link in your confirmation ) visit to purchase the relevant Membership or day/training Pass. If you are buying a day or Training Pass you will receive a unique number which you need to make your entry; actual passes are not issued. questions? If you have any questions please contact the Membership team: info@britisheventing.com 7

8 Choosing your Horse Membership Membership Type What is it? How much is it? What are the RESTRICTIONS? Training Pass A combined pass for you and your horse to compete in BE80 level competition only. 10 for horse and rider combined. You can only use the pass for: BE80(T) Pony Club Riding Club The use of Training Passes is unlimited. Day Pass The purchase of one Horse and one Rider Day Pass each will give a combination the chance to compete with BE for one day in BE90, BE100, BE100 Open, BE100 Plus, BE100 3DE, Novice & Intermediate Novice. The cost of each pass is 16. A horse taking part in BE Four Year Old classes will need to run on a Day Pass they are restricted to running four times in total in a season, including the Four Year Old Championships. Horses over five years old can compete on unlimited Day Passes. Horse Season Ticket/half year Season Ticket To buy a season ticket for your horse you must be a full Individual member. The cost of registering your horse varies depending on points. A half year season ticket is valid only from July to December. A Grade IV horse (meaning no BE points) costs 100 offline or 95 online for a full year or 69 offline or 64 online for part year. By taking up the Spread Direct Debit option Full Individual Members will be able to make four equal payments (January-April 2014) for their membership fee. The Online Membership Process for Horses Visit to set up your free Associate Registration. If your horse has never evented with BE before, either on Day/Training/Club Passes or on a full/part year Season Ticket you will need to create an Equine Registration: 8

9 CHOOSING YOUR HORSE MEMBERSHIP HORSE PASSPORT CHECklIST: Please send in a copy of the name page, year of foaling and breeding details from the passport. Send in a copy of a performance printout from the country of origin, if your horse is imported (Including Irish horses). You can fax/ or post these details in to the office. You have 28 days to send this information, after which time your ticket will be cancelled or suspended and you will be unable to compete. If your horse is imported you must send in these details as soon as you complete your Equine Registration. RUlE BOOk Please consult the rule book for full details on horse, rider and entry rules. What grade is your pony/horse? Grade IV (no BE points) Grade III (1-20 BE points) Grade II (21 60 BE points) Grade I (61 BE points and over) FOUNdATION POINTS BE s Foundation points are awarded at BE90 and BE100 level but do not affect the grading level of your horse. We post regular rankings for Foundation Points leaders on CHOOSING YOUR ClASS BE100U18 CHAMPIONSHIPS OPEN NOVICE U18 BRITISH PONY TRIAlS & NATIONAl CHAMPIONSHIPS BRITISH JUNIOR NATIONAl CHAMPIONSHIPS OPEN INTERMEdIATE U21 ClASSES For riders under 18 who have qualified in specific BE100u18 classes For riders under 18 who have qualified at Open Novice level classes regionally For riders riding ponies at Novice level in the Charles Owen National Pony Trials For riders under 18 who have qualified at Intermediate level competition National classes for rider under 21 at Open Intermediate level Held annually in the autumn at BE100 Plus level Held annually as a CCIJ1* level class which is an international Three day Event for Juniors Held annually in summer as a CCNP2* National Pony Three day Event Held annually in summer as a CCIJ1* which is an international Three day Event for Juniors OIU21s provide a platform for the Young Rider coaching team as selection trials BRITISH YOUNG RIdER CHAMPIONSHIPS For under 21s who are qualified to event at CCI2* Held annually as a CCIYR2* which is an international Three day Event 9

10 AGE CHART COMPETITION PROGRAMME YEAR OF BIRTHDAY COMPETITIONS COMPETITION LEVEL Young Rider European Championship selection 19th-21st FEI Young Rider Europeans National under 25 Championships National under 21 Championships Selection Trials CCI2YR* CCI3*u25 CCIYR2* OIu21 & Au25 Junior European Championship selection 14th-18th FEI Junior Europeans National under 21 Championships National under 18 Championships Selection Trials CCI1J1* CCIYR2* CCIJ* INu21 & OIu21 Under 18 Novice Regional Team Championships 13th-18th Under 18 Novice Regional Team Championships Regional Qualifiers CCIJ1* ONu18 Pony European Championship selection 12th-16th FEI Pony Europeans National Pony Championships Selection Trials Pony Novice CCIP2* CCNP2* PT PON BE100u18 Regional Programme 12th-18th Qualifying competitions BE100u18 Pony Club Classes 12th-25th Competitions held at BE80PC, BE90PC, BE100PC. ONPC BE80PC BE90PC BE100PC ONPC Riding Club Series 12th + Qualifying Competitions BE80(T) 10

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12 What TO EXPECT WHEN YOU RE STARTING OUT Phases BE80(T) BE90 BE100 Dressage BE90 Tests BE90 Tests BE100 Tests In a 20m x 40m or 20m x 60m arena (mostly grass) Similar in standard to British Dressage Prelim & Novice Results shown as penalty points Show Jumping Inviting, flowing courses with plenty of room, with a double combination Two obstacles at a maximum height of 0.85m, the rest at 0.80m 325mpm Two obstacles at a maximum height of 0.95m, the rest at 0.90m 325mpm Two obstacles at a maximum height of 1.05m, the rest at 1.00m 325mpm Cross COUNTRY Courses may include uphill and downhill fences, small drops, banks, ditches, water, spreads and ascending fences Some combinations will have less demanding alternatives jumping efforts 1,600-2,800m course 435mpm speed Max height 0.80m Max spread (top) 0.90m Max spread (base) 1.25m Open to Grade 4 horses and ponies only, Day Pass horses and ponies without points There is no obligation to move out of BE jumping efforts 1,600-2,800m course 450mpm speed Max height 0.90m Max spread (top) 1.00m Max spread (base) 1.50m Open to Grade 4 horses and ponies only, Day Pass horses and ponies without points There is no obligation to move out of BE jumping efforts 1,800-2,800m course 475mpm speed Max height 1.00m Max spread (top) 1.10m Max spread (base) 1.80m Open to Grade 4 horses and ponies without points that are either registered or have Day Passes There is no obligation to move out of BE100 No points will be awarded Foundation points will be awarded Foundation points will be awarded 12

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14 STARTING at the beginning: BE80(T) The EquestrianClearance.com sponsored BE80(T) class is one of the best ways to get into affiliated Eventing with cross country fences at a maximum height of 80cm with the help of dedicated our BE Accredited Coaches who are there to help riders warm up for dressage tests, walk the courses plus answer any tricky eventing questions. Take PART To compete in a BE80(T) class you need to be either a Day Pass member or a full BE member (the Day pass option is explained on page seven). As a Day Pass Member you can purchase a 10 Training/Club passes which will allow you to compete in a BE80(T) class for one day. An unlimited number of Training/Club passes can be purchased but these need to be obtained in advance of making an entry. Where can I compete? There are now well over 50 British Eventing fixtures around the UK in 2014, to get an up to date list for the season ahead visit the fixtures page on To view examples of the dressage test, find out about the heights and distances of the courses for BE80(T) visit where you will be able to find all the information you need as well as links to buy a Training pass and Day Ticket membership. 14

15 BE100U18 REGIONAl PROGRAMME ANd kbis NATIONAl CHAMPIONSHIPS This is a dedicated regional programme of competition held at BE100 level which now has the added benefit of an annual Championship at Weston Park each autumn. The programme also provides a stepping stone up to Pony Trials/Pony Squad or the ONu18 Regional Programme. WHO CAN JOIN THE BE100 UNdER 18 PROGRAMME? The BE100u18 Programme is open to all eligible members who have their 12th to 18th birthday in the current year and are capable and qualified to compete at BE100 level; the qualifiers are open to Grade 3 & 4 horses and ponies. U18 Regional Co-ordinators and U18 coaches are available at each event and organise regional courses, camps and course walks; find your local contact point on page six. kbis BE100U18 CHAMPIONSHIPS To take part you need to compete in a BE100u18 class; the top two combinations (from that region) not already qualified, achieving a clear round on the cross country will qualify for the BE100u18 National Championships. MEMBERSHIP Riders need to be full BE members to compete in the Championships at Weston Park but can take part in the qualifying events on a BE day Pass Membership. Eight qualified riders from each of BE s U18 regions will compete as a team with the four best scores counting at the completion of the competition towards the Regional Team final score. 15

16 KBIS Open Novice U18 Regional Programme and National Championships Our Open Novice under 18 (BE ONu18) Programme is designed to provide riders with competitive experience within their age group and provide a stepping stone between the Pony Club and British squads. The KBIS BE ONu18 Championships are hosted as a team competition each October by Weston Park as part of the annual British Eventing Festival of Youth. The Championships are run at CCI1* level over three days at Weston Park every autumn. Who can take part in the BE ONu18 classes? Both Members and Non-members of British Eventing in the current year of their 12th to 18th birthday competing at Open Novice level are eligible to join the BE ONu18 programme but please note you need to be a full member to compete at the Championships. Where can I compete? Find the dates for your local KBIS ONu18 classes and qualifiers on our events calendar webpage How can I qualify for the Championships? Riders need to compete in a minimum of two ONu18 classes in their own region with clear cross country rounds in the current season, plus be qualified for CCI1* (as per the Members Handbook) in order to be considered for selection to represent the region at the Championships by the region s under 18 Regional Coordinator. Championships are run as a CCI1* under FEI rules. How can I get involved in the BEONu18 programme? The first step is to complete the online registration form on If you live on the border of two regions you can opt for the Region in which you compete most frequently. Riders in the year of their 13th birthday are not eligible for the KBIS ONu18 Championships as this is run as a CCI1* and under FEI rules a rider must be in their 14th year to compete in a CCI1*. Horses/Ponies can be any grade but must not have completed an Advanced, CIC3*/ CCI3*/CCI4* in the current year and must be at least 6 years old. 16

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19 THE CHARlES OWEN BRITISH PONY PROGRAMME ANd BRITISH PONY TEAM The Britain Pony programme is both a competition and training programme designed to produce a team that will represent Great Britain at the European Championships as well as to coach and develop riders for Pony teams in the future. We have a great track record at European Championships with the recent highlight being double European gold at Arezzo in Italy in PONY CHAMPIONSHIPS ANd THREE day EVENTS In addition to competing for a place on the British Pony team at the annual FEI European Championships, eligible pony riders can also aim for the annual British Pony Championships at Brand Hall in June as well as the end of season Pony Three day Event at Weston Park in October. WHERE CAN I COMPETE? Find the dates for your local Pony Trial classes and qualifiers on our events calendar webpage WHO CAN TAkE PART IN THE PONY PROGRAMME Each year the Pony European Championships are held for riders between the year of their 12th and 16th Birthday riding ponies between 142cm and 148cm (14hh 14.2hh). Pony Trials are held at Novice level (3 7 ) with Intermediate level dressage; riders and ponies should be competent and qualified to compete at this level of technicality. HOW CAN I GET INVOlVEd? Members who are not yet competing at Novice level or above but would like to get involved can still register and participate in all the training activities to prepare for the Pony Trials. Simply download the Pony Programme application form from 19

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22 The Hows Racesafe Junior Programme and British Junior Team The Junior Programme is designed to train, identify and produce a squad to represent Great Britain at the Junior European Championships. This programme has helped many successful riders on their path to senior team success including Tina Cook, William Fox-Pitt and Laura Collett. Like the U18 programme at BE100 and BE U18 level, training is delivered by dedicated U18 Regional Coaches who you can locate earlier on in this booklet (page three). Who can take part in the Junior Programme The British Junior Programme is open to riders in their 14th to 18th year riding horses who have registered their interest to be selected for Britain s Junior squad and who are qualified to compete at BE Intermediate level. Ideally riders have already competed in at least one CCI1* or higher, or intend to achieve such CCI qualification in the spring of the year you are hoping to be selected. Where can I compete? The Junior team selectors work closely with the U18 Regional Coaches to identify potential combinations for the team that are competing at BE ONu18 level as well as formal trials at selected venues and open competitions at other venues. These are outlined on the website under Junior Championships and Three Day Events In addition to competing for a place on the British Junior team at the annual FEI European Championships, eligible riders can also aim for the annual British Junior Championships at Brand Hall in June as well as the end of season CCIJ1* at Weston Park in October. Full information about selection trials and registration information can be found on 22

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24 The Young Rider Programme and British Young Rider Team Britain s Young Riders (YR) also have an incredible record of team medals with a recent highlight being team silver in tough weather conditions at the 2013 Young Rider Europeans in Jardy. The main aim of BE s YR Programme is to select the team and individuals to represent Great Britain with the aim of winning team and individual medals at annual FEI Young Rider European Championships. The Young Rider Selectors are seeking talented YRs for the future, and to help and encourage them through to the top level, in order to widen the choice of candidates available eventually for selection for the Senior team. The purpose of the Programme is to produce medal winners, but it is also about education and having fun. There is great camaraderie within the Programme and this assists the learning curve that riders go through. Who can take part in the YR Programme The programme for Young Riders welcomes anyone in their 19th to 21st year who, as a combination of horse and rider, has attained the minimum qualification of a completion of a CCI*, CIC*, or an Intermediate one day. Young Rider Championships and Three Day Events In addition to competing for a place on the British YR team at the annual FEI European Championships, eligible riders can also aim for the annual British YR Championships which will be held at Houghton Hall near Kings Lynn in Norfolk in 2014 for the first time. Full information about selection trials and U21 rankings as well as registration documents can be found on 24

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29 WHAT CAN I WEAR FOR EACH PHASE? dressage (BE80(T), BE90, BE100, BE100 PlUS) Protective headwear, dark blue or black in colour Black or dark blue coat with white stock or tweed coat with coloured stock or collar and tie Gloves (of any colour) Buff/fawn breeches Plain black or brown boots, leather gaiters with matching boots (not half chaps) Uniform SHOW JUMPING Protective headwear dark blue or black in colour Black or dark blue coat with white stock or tweed coat with coloured stock or collar and tie Gloves (optional) Buff/fawn breeches Plain black or brown boots, leather gaiters with matching boots (not half chaps) Uniform CROSS COUNTRY Protective headwear with cover XC Colours White, buff or fawn breeches Plain black or brown boots, leather gaiters with matching boots (not half chaps) BETA approved and appropriately labelled level 3 Body Protector, manufactured in the year 2000 or after, with the year 2000 or 2009 shown on the label. Inflatable/Air Jackets (If a competitor chooses to wear an airbag-style body protector, it must be worn over a permitted body protector.) PROTECTIVE HEAdWEAR (HATS) A Riding Hat must be worn at all times by anyone, whether or not a competitor, riding anywhere at a BE Event. Protective headwear, as listed below, must be worn by competitors at all times when mounted in BE80(T), BE90, BE100 and BE100 Plus classes. When jumping, including warming up, all riders must wear Protective Headwear i.e. a hat which meets one of the following standards: British All PAS 015, BSEN1384 (provided they are BSI kitemarked or SEI) European EN1384 (provided they are BSI kitemarked or SEI) American All SEI ASTM 95, ASTM F and SNEll E2001 Australian & New Zealand All AS/NZS Protective Headwear must show a visible BE hat tag. Harnesses must be correctly fastened. Competitors are strongly recommended to check their hats regularly and replace them if damaged or following a fall. HAIR long hair should be secured appropriately. JEWEllERY Jewellery worn anywhere on the body can increase the risk of injury. Competitors are strongly recommended to remove all jewellery, especially before the jumping phases. WHIPS No whip of any kind may be carried whilst competing in the dressage test. One whip only, no longer than 120cm including lash, may be carried when riding on the flat at any other time. One whip only, no longer than 75cm and not weighted, may be carried when jumping any obstacle. The dress code for Pony, Junior and Young Rider Championships and Three day Events comes under FEI ruling for both National and overseas Championships and three day events. Please visit for an up to date list of rider and horse equipment information. 29

30 Train for the top Our various programmes all offer local training as well as course walks at events; to find out more about what s coming up in your region, make sure you have registered for the programme of your choice on then get in touch with your U18 Regional Coordinator. Course Walking To get a helping hand on your way, BE organise course walks at all levels of youth competition with BE Accredited Coaches who will help you to work out how you are going to navigate your plan of cross country attack. You will receive notification of where and when the course walks will meet via our social media channels as well as the event s schedule page on Course walks are free for BE members. Regional Camps and Training Each of the various programmes hold their own camp in their respective region often these will take place pre-season to make sure riders have a good head start or alternatively they will take place nearer the time of the respective Championships for that programme. Often the camps will include video analysis, show jumping and cross country training as well as grid-work, course walking practice and stable management tips too. The costs can vary depending on the location and the Coaches but you can expect to pay between 25 and 45 for an expert training session as well as get the chance to meet other riders your age that live locally. Compete in the winter months BE also offer two winter series in January and February. In association with Baileys Horse Feeds, these courses are there to help budding eventers get match practice in before the season starts. Jump Training is a show jumping focussed series where riders gain course walks and feedback as part of the competition whilst Jumping and Style gives riders the chance to tackle a thrilling indoor track over show jumps and cross country style fences. Full information and the fixtures list can be found on 30

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