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RULES FOR
SHOWJUMPING FOR RIDERS
WITH DISABILITIES.
Until
further notice all Para Equestrian Show Jumping Competitions shall be NATIONAL
COMPETITIONS.
The Organising Country may invite
competitors from other Nations to participate.
1) Classes.
a) 2 rounds, (BSJA
Table A7) . Clear Rounds to go into drawn jump off – Speeds 300 to 325mpm.
b) One round against
the clock (to include faults & time faults)( BSJA Table A4) – Speed 325mpm.
c) If Blind or
partially sighted riders compete in a class with other Riders with Disabilities,
then they will jump first over a lower course height.
2) Course heights
National Competitions
a) 60cms to 1.05m. –
Maximum number of fences 8 to include one double combination.
b) 60 to 90cms, to
be used for Blind and Visually Impaired riders. Maximum number of fences may
include a double combination.
3) Penalties
Knockdown……………………………… 4 Faults
First
Disobedience……………………… 4 Faults
Second
Disobedience…………………… 8 Faults
Third
Disobedience……………………… Elimination
Fall of
Competitor……………………… Elimination
Fall of
Horse…………………………….. Elimination
Error of
Course………………………….. Elimination
Jumping fence in
wrong order…………Elimination
4) Time Penalties.
For every commenced
second in excess
Of the time
allowed………………………. 1 Fault
For every rebuild of
a fence disturbed
by a disobedience.
……………………….. 4 seconds added to the time.
BLIND RIDERS
(a)
Those who are 100% Blind to be allowed a lead Horse. Those who are
95% Blind have the option to have a lead horse.
Chief
Steward/Steward to check IPEC ID (International Para Equestrian Classification
Identity Card) card.
(b)
If the lead horse knocks a fence down, clock is stopped while
fence rebuilt before continuing , and fence retaken.
(c)
Chief Steward or
Steward (National Competitions) to ensure collecting ring safety/availability
during “warm up”
JUDGES - COURSE BUILDERS
(a)
National. To be
Judges & Course Builders accredited by the National Equestrian Federation of
the Country organising the Competitions, eg BSJA Judges/Course Builders for the
UK.
COLLECTING RING
Safety is paramount.,
special times for Blind Riders. Space will be required for them. Steward to be
present during warm up.
In Grades 1 & II the
trainer &/or another person may work the horse for 20 minutes, but not the 15
minutes before the rider goes into the arena. Keep record of times.
TACK
The tack and
compensating aids used will concur with the entry on the IPEC ID Card, and be
inspected by Chief Steward/Stewards, before the rider goes to the collecting
ring to “warm up”
Hosting country’s
National Federation rules will apply when required.
COMPETITIONS
National
Have rules available
for centres putting on classes, if Para Equestrian Riders are riding in an Intro
Class (BSJA) the Riders must jump before the able bodied riders, and have the
warm up area to themselves. A steward to officiate.
HORSES
If a horse is loaned
at any competition it is to be considered as an “own horse” for the duration of
the show.
A nation/rider using
a horse or pony loaned by the host, are responsible for all expenses associated
with that horse/pony.
Tony Bott
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