IBERIAN HORSE DRESSAGE MASTERS

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1 IBERIAN HORSE DRESSAGE MASTERS 2015 RULES AND REGULATIONS

2 2015 RULES AND REGULATIONS BRITISH AND EUROPEAN MASTERS (FINAL) Version /01/15 This version of the regulation supersedes any earlier version. The reference version is the version that is currently published on the website of the Iberian Horse Dressage Masters) (MCI of GB). Table of Contents: 1. Introduction Page 3 2. Definitions. Page 3 3. Organisation of MCI of GB. Page 4 4. Provisional Timetable in GB.. Page European Final Page 5 5. Dressage Tests Page 5 6. Participation rights and rules. Page Riders.. Page Horses.... Page 6 7. Costs of Entries for each test. Page 6 8. Judges. Page 7 9. Registration and Entries Page Dress and Tack. Page Withdrawal/Non-participation. Page Scoring.. Page Points system. Page Points in heats/rounds Page Accumulated points during selections (provisional order).. Page Number of qualification places for the Masters final.. Page Selection process for the Masters (final).. Page Organisation of the Masters (final) Page Minimum number of finalists per test Page Rankings of the Masters (final).. Page Individual Masters.. Page National Team Masters Page European Champion Title.. Page Young Horse European Champion Title... Page Examples Page Complaints or Objections Page Miscellaneous Page Insurance and Liability. Page Arena & and warm up area Rules.. Page FEI Code of Conduct Page FEI Article 401 Page 21 2

3 MCI of GB Rules and Regulations INTRODUCTION The Iberian Horse Dressage Masters (MCI GB) will hold dressage competitions throughout the year specifically for Iberian horses. These competitions will provide qualification for the European Masters Championships which will be held every year. Any Member wishing to participate in the Masters series is deemed to have read and accepted these Terms and Conditions. IBERIAN HORSE DRESSAGE MASTERS (MCI GB) comprises a number of different levels: 10 tests of classical dressage in order of increasing difficulty as follows: PRIMERA Preliminary - Young Horse 4-6 year olds NOVILLA Novice/Elementary 4-6 year olds MALAGA Novice/Elementary 4-6 year olds GOLEGA - Elementary SEVILLA Medium/Advanced Medium EVORA Advanced Medium LISBOA Advanced Medium MADRID Prix St George MAGISTRALE Intermediate B REYALE Grand Prix Plus 4 x FREESTYLE TO MUSIC: CARMENCITA - Elementary FLAMENCA Medium/Advanced Medium LUSITANIA Advanced Medium/Prix St George IBERICA Grand Prix 2 DEFINITIONS IBERIAN HORSE DRESSAGE MASTERS (MCI of GB): A set of tests (heats) and Masters held in any one year. Competitor: A rider and horse. A competitor is defined for the qualifying season. A rider can ride as many different horses as he/she wishes. Each combination of horse and rider will be defined as a new competitor. Qualifying Season: Beginning 1 st January 2015 until the end of Rounds: A set of dressage tests generally occurring on the same weekend. 3

4 Masters: Is the Final with finalists that have qualified from all circuits within all countries in Europe. The European Masters: Brings together associations of countries that have organised the qualifications for selection of the Masters (final). Each country can have either a National circuit or several Regional circuits. Each MCI association is free to organize selections in their own country: number of circuits, number of heats, method of allocating points for the ranking selection and National final. 3 ORGANISATION OF THE IBERIAN HORSE DRESSAGE MASTERS (MCI OF GREAT BRITAIN) In 2014 France merged all the former regional circuits into a single National circuit resulting in a single ranking selection for the Masters (final). Selection for the European Masters (final) is achieved by awarding points to competitors based on their score/s obtained during their participation in dressage competitions organized or sponsored by the Iberian Horse Dressage Masters (MCI GB) during the qualifying season in the territory of Great Britain. The following tests will be the subject of a final or Masters, resulting in the accumulation of points for each round: Primera, Novilla, Golega, Sevilla, Lisboa, Madrid, Magistrale, Reyale, Freestyle Carmencita, Freestyle Flamenca, Freestyle Lusitania and Freestyle Iberica. Malaga and Evora are NOT qualifiers for the final, they are practice tests. The MALAGA test is for horses of 6 years old and over and first time riders to commence in dressage competitions. EVORA is a transition between SEVILLA and LISBOA to allow competitors to progress with collection of the horse more gradually. We reserve the right to cancel a round at any time without notice particularly for safety reasons. The cancelled heats/rounds may or may not be re-organised, depending on the calendar. 4

5 4 PROVISIONAL TIMETABLE IN GREAT BRITAIN Please see our website for the MCI GB Calendar of events. The MCI GB rankings and leaderboard can also be found on our website and will be updated after each event. All information will be published on this website. For practical and organisational reasons, MCI of France is divided into large geographic areas managed by area managers responsible for the organization of rounds in their geographic area. MCI GB will commence in 2015 with one National circuit. 4.1 The European Masters or final is normally held every year after the qualification/selection process. The MCI of France will make every effort to organize the European Masters final, the venue and dates of the European Masters Final for 2015 will be announced on our website. 5 DRESSAGE TESTS 2015 These are the dressage tests for 2015 (all amended in 2014) FEI and Young Horse Classes: PRIMERA Preliminary - Young Horse 4-6 year olds NOVILLA Novice/Elementary 4-6 year olds MALAGA Novice/Elementary 4-6 year olds GOLEGA - Elementary SEVILLA Medium/Advanced Medium EVORA Advanced Medium LISBOA Advanced Medium MADRID Prix St George MAGISTRALE Intermediate B REYALE Grand Prix Plus 4 x FREESTYLE TO MUSIC: CARMENCITA - Elementary FLAMENCA Medium/Advanced Medium LUSITANIA Advanced Medium/Prix St George IBERICA Grand Prix Please find the Dressage Test sheets on our website During the qualifying or selection rounds and at the request of the rider, the help of a caller is allowed (without the caller making any additions or repetition which will result in the penalty of elimination). 5

6 6 PARTICIPATION RIGHTS AND RULES Riders For British riders: Each rider needs to be a member of the Iberian Horse Dressage Masters (MCI GB)to qualify for the European Masters final. A rider can ride in the contest with as many different horses as he/she wishes. Each combination will form as a new competitor. MCI GB circuit is open to the participation by foreign MCI competitors. Whatever the nationality, foreign competitors will have to qualify under the same rules and regulations as British competitors to obtain qualification, if qualifying for the European Masters final, they can either compete as an individual or for their National team. 6.2 Horses The Iberian Horse Dressage Masters (MCI of GB) is open to all horses with full papers: Pura Raza Espaňol (PRE) or Purebred Lusitanos having a current vaccination certificate. Veterinary checks and controls such as microchip scanning will be performed onsite by the Veterinary Surgeon at each venue. Part-breds are allowed to compete but are not allowed to be ranked or to qualify for the European Masters Final under the rules of the MCI of France. Minimum age for competing = 4 years (as of 1 st January of their 4 th year). From 1 st January 2003, the identification of all horses residing in Great Britain is mandatory. Horses participating in an MCI competition, event or official competition must be microchipped; the main objective of identification by microchip is to guard against theft of horses. 7 COSTS OF MEMBERSHIP AND ENTRIES FOR EACH TEST Membership to the Iberian Horse Dressage Masters (MCI GB) for 2015 will be as follows: Owner/Rider Membership: 52 per year Owner/Breeder Membership: 26 per year Horse Membership: 42 per year ( 2 per horse will be donated to an equine charity) Friend/Supporter membership: 15 per year Membership will need to be renewed on the 1 st January of each year. Entry and stabling fees will vary depending on each competition and will be advised at the time of entry. Warning: Only registrations and reservations of stables along with their regulation and received by the closing date will be taken into consideration. 6

7 8 JUDGES The Judges of British Dressage or FEI approved who are independent of the MCI. Each test will be marked by the Judge according to FEI guidelines and their decision is final. The method of judging for the young horse tests PRIMERA and NOVILLA will be judged in the same way as all FEI Young Horse classes. The judging will be based on FEI Young Horse classes: walk, trot, canter, flexibility, suppleness and general impression and not on the execution of each movement. Judges may appeal to members of the Committee of MCI of GB only to help solve a problem of regulation or technique. The grading and marking decided by the judges is final and each competitor will receive their awarded points which will go towards their ranking to qualify for the European Masters final. 9 ENTERING A CLASS When making your first entry for each horse (to office@iberiandressagemasters.co.uk), you must ensure that you provide the Horse Registration Number. A photocopy of each horse passport must be attached to the entry form, this will be retained by the MCI GB office for future registrations. Any Horse whose origins have not been able to be confirmed before the beginning of the test will unfortunately not be allowed to start. The MCI GB membership numbers for the rider and the horse will also be requested at first registration. Entries will be accepted by fax, post or . All entries must be received by the closing date. Late entries or entries on the day may be accepted depending on the venue, this will be announced on our website under Calendar. Closing date/s are variable depending on the competition but especially for the European Masters final. The date will be fixed at the earliest at midnight on the Monday 15 days before the start of the competition or at the latest at midnight on the Friday 8 days before the start of the competition. Check the Calendar on our website for latest news. Entry fees for each competitor are payable to the Iberian Horse Dressage Masters no later than 8 days before the beginning of the first round of the competition. Note: Only Entry and stable fees received by the due date will be taken into consideration unless otherwise stated on the website Calendar under late entries. All Junior riders participating in MCI GB competitions must have written permission from their parents or legal guardian valid for the duration of the competition season. A competitor may participate in the qualifying rounds, as many times as he/she wishes; subject to the following points in each test organized by the MCI GB: 7

8 a) A horse shall not participate in more than 3 tests in any one day, even with different riders b) A horse can compete a maximum of twice in the same test on the same day c) A rider can compete up to 3 different horses in the same test on the same day d) A competitor (horse/rider combination) may compete only once in the same test on the same day e) Horses competing in PRIMERA and NOVILLA tests must not be more than 6 years of age during that calendar year. f) Freestyle CARMENCITA is closed to any competitors competing in the following tests: Lisboa, Madrid, Magistrale, Reyale, Freestyle Flamenca, Freestyle Lusitania and Freestyle Iberica. g) Freestyle FLAMENCA is closed to any competitors competing in the following tests: Lisboa, Madrid, Magistrale, Reyale, Freestyle Lusitania and Freestyle Iberica. h) Freestyle FLAMENCA is closed to all competitors (horse/rider combination) who have qualified as finalists in the following tests: Lisboa, Madrid, Reyale, Freestyle Lusitania and Freestyle Iberica. i) Freestyle CARMENCITA is closed to any competitors (horse/rider combination) who have qualified as finalists in the following tests: Sevilla, Lisboa, Madrid, Reyale, Freestyle Flamenca, Freestyle Lusitania and Freestyle Iberica. 10 DRESS AND TACK This rule is subject to change if Dress and Tack is modified by the FEI regulations subsequent to this version of the Iberian Horse Dressage Masters (MCI GB) rules being printed. The FEI rules will always prevail. Dress for Riders: Spanish or Portuguese traditional dress is recommended but the classical FEI or English dress is accepted. Riding Helmets & hats: Standard riding helmets are compulsory whenever the rider is onboard the horse in the competition arena, on driveways and on the warm up or training grounds. This is for insurance reasons and all competitors must comply: Junior Riders: whatever level you are competing, a standard riding helmet is compulsory. Under 18 years old it is compulsory to wear a helmet whenever you are riding. Senior Riders: application of FEI rules: There is no exception to this rule but especially with young horses, a helmet meeting the required standards must be worn whenever the rider is onboard the horse or the rider will be disqualified, during or after the test. 8

9 For all other riders, a standard helmet is compulsory when the rider is onboard the horse in the competition arena, on driveways, warm up areas and on the training grounds. Senior riders should wear a hat during, before and after the test. The standard riding helmet is accepted with the Iberian outfit. Any Rider in default may be disqualified without refund of their registration or entry fees. Spurs: Must strictly comply with the FEI regulations. Whips: Whips or canes are only permitted to be used by the rider who is competing, walking in hand or has the horse on a lunge. Any other person who is authorized to carry a whip must ensure it does not interfere with the training of the horse. Whip/Cane: Maximum length is 1.20 metres Headphones: During the competition, the use of headphones by riders is allowed only when training in the warm-up. They are prohibited in all the tests. Horse tack: Horse tack can either be Spanish, Portuguese or classical English. The types of bit must be strictly adhered to as authorized by the FEI for dressage. Martingales and other similar types of training aids are prohibited. No boots or bandages, blinkers or shields are allowed. 11 WITHDRAWALS AND NON-PARTICIPATION The deadline for reporting a withdrawal is 72 hours before the start of the first round of the competition. A competitor who withdraws within this time will be refunded their registration fees. The draw of starters is normally done three days before the tests. All competitors who do not show up in the correct order have the right to appear at the end of the test with the agreement of the judges and provided that other times are not affected. If this authorization is not granted they will be considered as a non-starter. Judges can only judge a competitor before his time is displayed if the latter consents; otherwise the test will be suspended as necessary. In all cases, each rider must have at least 60 minutes between each of his horses. Any competitor not showing up is declared a non-starter and his fees will be retained by the MCI. 9

10 12 SCORING MALAGA and EVORA tests cannot be used to qualify for the European Masters final as they are practice tests and are not subject to qualification status. Competitors will be placed and ranked on the day of the event and presented with a rosette and Trophy or prizes if applicable Points and Ranking: For each test the following number of points will be allocated from the final percentages, points will be accumulated up to 3 decimal points, one point for every 0.250% above 55%. From % % = 1 point From % % = 2 points From % % = 3 points From % % = 4 points From % % = 5 points From % % = 6 points From % % = 7 points From % % = 8 points From % % = 9 points From % % = 10 points From % % = 11 points From % % = 12 points From % % = 13 points From % % = 14 points From % % = 15 points From % % = 16 points From % % = 17 points From % % = 18 points From % % = 19 points From % % = 20 points From % % = 21 points From % % = 22 points From % % = 23 points From % % = 24 points From % % = 25 points From % % = 26 points From % % = 27 points From % % = 28 points From % % = 29 points From % % = 30 points From % % = 31 points From % % = 32 points From % % = 33 points From % % = 34 points From % % = 35 points From % % = 36 points From % % = 37 points From % % = 38 points From % % = 39 points From % % = 40 points From % % = 41 points From % % = 42 points From % % = 43 points From % % = 44 points From % % = 45 points From % % = 46 points From % % = 47 points From % % = 48 points From % % = 49 points From % % = 50 points From % % = 51 points From % % = 52 points From % % = 53 points From % % = 54 points From % % = 55 points From % % = 56 points From % % = 57 points From % % = 58 points From % % = 59 points From % % = 60 points From % % = 61 points From % % = 62 points From % % = 63 points From % % = 64 points From % % = 65 points From % % = 66 points From % % = 67 points From % % = 68 points From % % = 69 points From % % = 70 points From % % = 71 points From % % = 72 points From % % = 73 points From % % = 74 points From % % = 75 points From % % = 76 points From % % = 77 points From % % = 78 points From % % = 79 points From % % = 80 points 10

11 Points and Ranking: The minimum and maximum number of points that can be achieved are as follows: Final scores: Less than or equal to % score = 0 points More than % = 81 points 12.2 Extra Points accumulated for Participation and Traditional Dress Every competitor will receive an extra 2 points for participating in each test, this will be equally allocated to the competitors whatever their score. This includes competitors who have been eliminated or have to retire. These 2 points are then doubled for competitors competing in traditional Spanish or Portuguese costume. To clarify: 2 points for participation + 2 points for Traditional Dress = 4 extra points per dressage test Accumulated points in the qualification rounds for provisional rankings. After each event, the MCI of GB committee will announce a provisional ranking once all the scores are received for each test. This will be calculated from the percentage marks received on the day transferred into points plus taking into account the extra points earned by each competitor during each test. This will be updated through the qualifying season on our website showing the total Masters points obtained during each qualifying season. Total Masters points equals the combination of all points for the selected test (eg Malaga). The best three scores for that particular test achieved during the qualifying season will be attributed to this horse and rider combination for ranking purposes. A competitor may therefore participate in as many tests of the MCI of GB as they wish, all these points (including extra points for dress and participation) will be taken into account in the total Masters points and only the 3 (three) best scores (results) will be retained for the records for the final Masters points. 11

12 For Example Competitor Round No1 Round No.2 Round No.3 Round No.4 Round No.5 Score 1 Score 2 Score 3 Score 4 Score 5 Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Round 5 Points/Score Points/Round Total points in the rounds 3 top point scores Total Scores Masters Final Ranking Dress % Dress % Dress % Dress % Dress % Points accumulated by a competitor for a particular test may in no circumstances be transferred, sold or combined with any other test for that competitor and or another competitor in trying to obtain a place at the European Masters (final). MCI of GB (Iberian Horse Dressage Masters) reserve the right to disqualify any competitor who makes false statements with regard to the origins of the horse. Points derived by the competitor will be cancelled and a new provisional ranking will be given. A competitor is no longer entitled to participate in any competition and their accumulated points will be forfeited. 12

13 13 NUMBER OF QUALIFICATION PLACES FOR THE MASTERS (FINAL) Tests Number of points achieved at the end of the qualification rounds Primera Novilla Golega Sevilla Carmencita Flamenca Lisboa Lusitania Madrid Magistrale Reyale Iberica Number of places SELECTION PROCESS FOR THE EUROPEAN MASTERS (FINAL) To be selected and to qualify for the European Masters (final), each competitor must have been awarded one minimum percentage result at the end of the round and during the qualifying season from the tests as follows: PRIMERA & NOVILLA More than 65% GOLEGA, SEVILLA & LISBOA More than 63% Freestyle CARMENCITA More than 64% LISBOA More than 62% MADRID More than 60% MAGISTRALE & REYALE More than 59% Freestyles: FLAMENCA, LUSITANIA & IBERICA More than 65% Competitors must also: a) Be ranked among those selected for the tests in question. In the case of a draw/tie of points between two competitors, the scores will be broken down as follows: the competitor will be selected who participated in the largest number of events organized by the MCI of GB. If there is still a draw/tie both competitors will be selected. 13

14 b) A horse cannot participate twice in the final of the same test in the same year. If at the end of the selections a horse is selected twice for the Masters (final) for the same test, the owner must choose which rider he/she wishes to compete his/her horse. This means that in the selection for the final there will be an unselected competitor for the test. c) A rider may not participate 3 times during the year in the final of the same test (even if the number of points earned is sufficient). If at the end of the selections, a rider is selected more than twice for the Masters (final) for the same test, it will be necessary to choose the one horse they wish to compete. d) A horse can participate in up to two finals (Masters) during the year. If at the end of the selections a horse is selected for more than 2 finals (Masters), the owner must choose from all of the selections which 2 finals they wish to compete in. e) For a horse to participate in the finals of PRIMERA and NOVILLA, the horse must not exceed 6 years of age during that calendar year. 15 ORGANISATION OF THE EUROPEAN MASTERS (FINAL) Regulations applied to the Masters final is the same as that which governs the tests in the rounds organized by the MCI France plus the following items that complete, replace or cancel some of these articles. A competitor who has not participated in the qualification rounds on one of the circuits, cannot participate in the final Minimum number of finalists per test For each of the tests a minimum of 8 finalists per test If the minimum number of finalists is not reached after the end of the rounds, the MCI circuit which has the most participants for the test concerned shall provide additional finalists subject to compliance with the regulations obtaining a minimum result in selection. 14

15 16 RANKINGS OF THE EUROPEAN MASTERS (FINAL) 16.1 Individual Masters Each test will result in a ranking of first to last qualifying competitor. Competitors ride individually and under the colours of the Nationality of the rider. In case of a draw/tie between competitors, the competitor wearing traditional dress will be ranked ahead. If there is still a tie, the highest overall score will decide the final ranking. If a tie still exists the competitors will be ranked equally Masters National team (by nationality of the riders) For team ranking, this is calculated by adding the scores accumulated in percentages to 3 decimal points. The top 13 percentages attained by competitors for each team count but with the following restrictions: Only the top 13 percentages achieved by the competitors for each team will be calculated but under the following rules: Two young horse results (PRIMERA or NOVILLA) One result for each Freestyle (CARMENCITA, FLAMENCA, LUSITANIA 1, LUSITANIA 2 and IBERICA). The best 6 results obtained in the tests: GOLEGA, SEVILLA, LISBOA, MADRID, MAGISTRALE and REYALE. The lowest score is then deducted to obtain the final 12 points The results of the tests amount to 47% of the score, the Freestyle amounts to 38% of the score and young horse results for 15% totaling 100%. In case of a tie between teams, the lowest score will be reinstated. If the tie still remains a 14 th best result (whatever its origin) will be included in the calculation. If a tie still exists, a 15 th result will be included in the calculation and so on until the tiebreaker between the teams. The top 3 teams will be rewarded on a podium with medals for: Gold, Silver and Bronze. 15

16 16.3 European Champion Title For the European Champion title, a combined ranking will be established alongside the individual Masters tests, this title will be presented on a podium with medals for the first 3: Gold, Silver and Bronze. Final places are calculated by adding the average scores of tests achieved in percentages to three decimal points. In case of a tie, the competitor in traditional dress will be ranked ahead. If still tied, the best total points for the set of tests is the highest, the tie-breaker, then if necessary the highest artistic points decide the ranking: There will be 6 European Champion Titles in 2015: Level 1 = GOLEGA & Freestyle CARMENCITA Level 2 = SEVILLA & Freestyle FLAMENCA Level 3 = LISBOA & Freestyle LUSITANIA 1 Level 4 = MADRID & Freestyle LUSITANIA 2 Level 5 = MAGISTRALE & Freestyle IBERICA Level 6 = REYALE & Freestyle IBERICA Qualification Conditions for a European Champion Title in Levels 1 6 i) The competitor must have obtained their qualification in the compulsory test (under Article 14 of these Regulations). The competitor must also have obtained, in one of the provisional rankings, qualification for Freestyle to music at the corresponding level, even if this place does not allow qualification to the individual Masters. ii) A rider may only compete in one Level (from 1 6). Riders with several horses in the same category or riding in two different categories, must declare in writing at the time of entry or at least 48 hours before the start of the first test of the final: a) which horse will participate in the European Champion title b) which category of the European Championship Title they are competing in Participation Conditions for the European Champion Title in Levels 1 6 The competitor must participate in the individual Masters dressage test. For the Freestyle tests, if the competitor has not qualified or does not participate in the individual Freestyle Masters, the rider is allowed to compete to obtain a score for the Championship. In this case, they will not be ranked individually on the corresponding Freestyle Masters but the result cannot count towards the Masters final (according to Article 14-d). 16

17 16.4 Young Horse European Champion A combined ranking will be established alongside the test for individual Masters for the Young Horse European Champion and will be presented on a podium for the first 3 places: Gold, Silver and Bronze. Young Horse level = PRIMERA & NOVILLA Ranking is calculated by adding the average scores of the tests achieved in percentages to three decimal points. In case of a tie, the competitor in traditional dress will be ranked ahead. If there is still a tie, the best point total for the test will be the tie breaker Qualification Conditions for the Young Horse European Champion Title i) The competitor must have obtained his individual Masters qualification in one of the two tests (Primera or Novilla) (according to Article 14 of these Regulations). ii) Riders with several horses competing in Primera or Novilla tests must declare in writing at the time of their entry or no later than 48 hours before the start of the first round of the final which horse they will enter for the Young Horse European Champion Title. iii) A horse participating in the Young Horse European Championship cannot participate in any other Championship Levels 1 6. iv) A rider who competes for the title of Young Horse European Champion may compete another horse for the title of European Champion Title Levels 1 6 I (subject to obtaining qualification) Participation Conditions for of the Young Horse European Champion Title i) The competitor must have participated in an individual Masters dressage test - PRIMERA or NOVILLA. ii) For the second test, if the competitor is not qualified or does not participate in an individual Masters test, they is allowed to compete to obtain a score for the Championship. In this case, they will be not ranked individually for the corresponding Masters but the result cannot count towards the Masters final (according to Article 14-d). 17

18 Example 1: A competitor who obtained a qualifying place at the end of the selection rounds for the following tests: LISBOA, MADRID & Freestyle LUSITANIA If the competitor chooses (according to Article 14 of these Regulations) to compete in the individual Masters dressage tests LISBOA and Freestyle LUSITANIA, they will then be ranked on the LISBOA & Freestyle LUSITANIA Masters and compete for European Champion Title for Level 3. If the competitor chooses (according to Article 14 of these Regulations) to compete in the individual Masters dressage tests LISBOA and MADRID, they will then be ranked on the LISBOA and MADRID Masters. They can unwind the Freestyle LUSITANIA (outside the competition for the LUSITANIA Masters) and then compete for the European Champion Title Levels 3 or 4 (the choice of the level will be according to of these Regulations) Example 2: A competitor who has participated in qualification rounds for the LISBOA and Freestyle LUSITANIA tests and has obtained at the end of qualification a place for the LISBOA test, will be ranked on the LISBOA Masters. They may unwind the Freestyle LUSITANIA (outside the competition for the LUSITANIA Masters) and therefore compete for European Champion Title at Level 3. Example 3: A competitor who has participated in the qualification rounds only for the SEVILLA and LISBOA tests and has obtained at the end of the qualification a place for these two tests, will be ranked solely on the SEVILLA and LISBOA Masters. They will not be allowed to compete for the European Champion Title as they have not entered any of the Freestyle tests during qualification. Example 4: A competitor who has obtained at the end of the qualification rounds a place for the test PRIMERA will be ranked on the PRIMERA Masters. They can unwind on the NOVILLA (outside the competition for the Novilla Masters) and compete for the Young Horse European Champion. 18

19 17 COMPLAINTS (OBJECTIONS) A complaint against a competitor or horse during a round, in connection with their ranking, their organization or their progress, must be dealt with between the individual owners of the horses and riders involved. Any complaint must be made in writing (no verbal complaint is accepted). For the complaint to be admissible, each complaint must be filed no later than one hour after the incident to a representative of MCI of GB. Any complainant must pay a deposit of 150. This deposit will be returned for justified claims or the MCI of GB will retain the deposit if the case is rejected. In all cases where there is a complaint about the conduct in a test or round, a representative of the MCI of GB will be required to adjudicate. The Committee of the MCI of GB will have all power to address different issues, with reference to these Rules and Regulations as well as National and International regulations, but these Regulations in particular. These decisions are irrevocable, without appeal and immediately applicable. 18 MISCELLANEOUS In the case of a disagreement on the interpretation of the terms and conditions of the competition or the regulations of the tests or rounds, the interpretive version of the board or the Committee of the MCI of GB will prevail. MCI of GB reserves the right to modify these Rules and Regulations at any time and without notice. All entrants and members of the Iberian Horse Dressage Masters (MCI of GB) including all persons with any involvement in any of the competing horses and riders, are deemed to have read these Rules and Regulations and to be in agreement, without any reservation, on all points contained herein. 19

20 19 INSURANCE AND LIABILITY Insurance cover is not currently offered by the MCI of GB. Additionally, any injury or damage to horses or other animals, objects and personal effects are by no means insured or the responsibility of the Association. Competitors (rider & horse) must be personally insured against the consequences of any civil liability that they may incur due to their participation in the contests of the MCI of GB, in their capacity of owner, rider or handlers of equines for all rounds of the competition. By entering a dressage test set by the MCI of GB, the rider recognizes and certifies that he/she has taken out the relevant insurance for their own personal requirements. 20 RULES OF THE COMPETITION ARENA AND WARM UP AREAS The warm up arena/s is provided to work in the horses before the tests. It is therefore necessary to ensure that riders (and their horses) are respectful of other riders. Ensure that the schedule for the day is observed. Ensure before entering the ring that your outfit is correct and your tack properly adjusted. Arena access is restricted to registered competitors warming up or for competing. It is prohibited for the groom, trainers or others to mount the horse in the paddock, warm up areas or competition arena. Trainers are not permitted inside the warm up or competition arenas and are only allowed outside of the warm up arena. Verbal comments and training remarks must be made quietly and with discretion from the edge of the arena and without disturbing other riders. Any electronic earbud devices can be used in the warm up arenas or paddock area but must be removed before entering the competition arena. The assistance of a third person with a whip or cane to help the rider is not permitted. Unless with explicit authorization of Stewards of the warm up arenas or paddock areas, it is forbidden to lunge or walk the horse in hand or to stand in the middle of the track. To reduce the risk of accidents, keep a reasonable distance from other horses and follow the priorities. Riders must pass on the left rein and the left rein will always have priority. Riders practicing transitions and movements other than walk, halt or reinback will have precedence. Passage, piaffe and pirouette take precedence over all other paces and movements. Boots and bandages are allowed in the warm up areas but not in the competition arean during the tests. If possible a pre-paddock will be provided for adjusting the tack or to remove boots and bandages. Do not stop in the middle of the track. If this space does not exist please leave the warm up arena to perform any adjustments and removal of boots and bandages. Check that none of the tack can harm the horse. Injury from the bridle, spur or hand will result in immediate disqualification, both in the warm up and in the test. Do not hesitate to ask the Stewards of the warm up if you are unsure. Comply with their instructions and treat them with courtesy. They are there to help you. 20

21 21 FEI CODE OF CONDUCT The Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) expects all those involved in the sport of International Equestrianism to adhere to the Code of Conduct of the FEI and to acknowledge and accept that welfare of the horse must at all times be paramount and it is never subject to any commercial influence or competition. 1. The welfare of horses takes precedence over all other requirements at all stages of their preparation and their training. This includes good horse management, training methods, farriery and saddler/tack and transportation. 2. To be allowed to compete, horses and competitors must be physically fit, competent and in good health. This includes the use of medications, surgical procedures which threaten the safety or well-being of horses, pregnancy in mares and the misuse of aids. 3. Events must not prejudice horse welfare. This involves constant attention to the competition areas, ground surfaces, weather conditions, stabling, safety of the site and fitness of the horse for onward travel after the event. 4. Every effort must be made to ensure that horses receive the proper attention they are due after the competition and that they are treated humanely when their competition careers are over. This includes proper veterinary care, competition injuries, euthanasia and retirement. The FEI urges all involved with the sport of Equestrianism to attain the highest possible level of knowledge in their areas of expertise. A full copy of this Code can be obtained from the Federation Equestre Internationale, Avenue Mon-Repos 24, CH-1005 Lausanne, Switzerland (Tel: ). The Code is available in French and English. It can also be found on the FEI website ARTICLE 401 OF THE GENERAL PRINCIPLES AND PURPOSE FEI (New Version 2008) The purpose of Dressage is for the development of the horse into a happy athlete through harmonious education. It has the effect of making the horse calm, supple, loose and flexible but also confident, attentive and keen thus being in perfect harmony with its rider. The freedom and regularity of the paces The harmony, lightness and ease of movements The lightness of the forehand and the engagement of the hindquarters, originating from a lively impulsion The acceptance of the bit, with submissiveness/thoroughness without any tension or resistance. End of Regulations 30 th January 2015 (Version 1:1) 21