1. NEC PRE NOVICE EVENTING
2. NEC NOVICE EVENTING
3. CNC ONE STAR EVENTING(CNC*)
4. CCN ONE STAR EVENTING(CCN*)
5. CNC TWO STAR EVENTING(CNC**)
6. CCN TWO STAR EVENTING (CCN **)
7. CNC THREE STAR EVENTING (CNC***)
8. CCN THREE STAR EVENTING (CCN***)
ARTICLE 102
ELIGIBLITY OF HORSES
Eligibility of horses for participation in Pre-Novice, Novice and CNC/CCN one star
category shall be governed by EFI rules. Eligibility for CCI and CIC one, two & three star and
CCN/ CNC two & three star events shall be Governed by FEI rules.
ARTICLE 103
CONDUCTS OF COMPETITIONS
1. It is mandatory for the organizers to conduct at least four categories of Eventing
Competitions irrespective of the number of entries, to enable the riders to accrue points for up
gradation.
2. Two medals will not be awarded for the same event.
ARTICLE 104
PRE NOVICE EVENTERS : AGE
All horses 4 yrs of age and above shall be eligible to participate in Pre Novice Eventing.
ARTICLE 105
ELIGIBLITY OF PARTICIPATION : PRE NOVICE HORSES
1. Pre Novice horses shall be allowed to participate in Pre Novice Eventing category only
till two successful completion in EFI recognized/organized competitions and thereafter the
horses shall be automatically upgraded to Novice category.
2. Pre Novice Horses shall be allowed to participate in Novice Eventing in the same
competition for which cooling period/rest of 72 hours or more is mandatory.
ARTICLE 106
NOVICE EVENTERS : AGE
All horses of 4 yrs of age and above can participate in Novice Eventing.
ARTICLE 107
ELIGIBILITY OF PARTICIPATION : NOVICE HORSES
1. Horses upgraded from Pre Novice.
2. Novice horses shall be allowed to participate in one grade high ie. CNC/CCN one star
category provided they meet MER/qualifying results for upgradaion from novice to one star &
meet age criteria (Refer Art 114.2). Cooling period/rest of 72 h or more is mandatory and 5 yrs
of age.
3. With the permission of NF, the horses on achieving age eligibility criteria may be allowed
to participate directly to Novice category.
ARTICLE 108
EVENTERS ONE & TWO STAR : AGE
Horse may compete in one and two star level competitions on attaining the age of six
year (FEI Art 503.4 refers) and horses may compete in CNC/CCN one star events on attaining
the age of 5 yrs (NEC Eventing)..
ARTICLE 109
EVENTING ONE STAR : ELIGIBILITY OF PARTICIPATION
The cut off classification for CCI*/CIC*/CCN*/CNC* horses are as under:-
1. Horses achieved a QR/MER in Novice Eventing as per EFI Rules in EFI
organized/ recognized competition.
2. Novice horse of 5 yrs and above can participate competitive in one higher grade
in CNC*/CCN* eventing only and for CCI*/CIC* competitions, FEI rules will be applied
provided the horse meets the QR/MER and age profile.
3. Cooling period/rest of 72 h or more is mandatory.
ARTICLE 110
EVENTERS TWO STAR : ELIGIBILITY FOR PARTICIPATION
Only horses qualifying for Two star competitions as laid down MER by the FEI can
participate in CIC**/CCI**/CNC**/CCN** and shall also be applicable for up gradation from
CNC/CCN one star to two star.
ARTICLE 111
PARTICIPATION : GENERAL
1. Eventing horses after competing in Pre novice and Novice Eventing will have
mandatory 72 hrs of cooling period/rest for participation in higher grade in same competition.
2. Horses can participate competitive one grade higher than parent grade in same event
(Horse Show), provided the horse meets the QR/MER of EFI and FEI at lower grade. This
condition shall be applicable for Novice horses.
3. Horse Concours (HC):- A horse is allowed to start the competition in its own grade
or any lower grade but will not be entitled for any benefits whatsoever including upgradation
& downgradation. All HC entries will start at the top order of the draw in the competition. No
horse can participate as HC in a higher grade.
4. Abuse to Horses:- As per FEI Rules. (IT IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE
PRESIDENT GROUND JURY TO ELIMINATE THE RIDER AND/OR AWARD A YELLOW
CARD AS PER FEI GUIDELINES).
ARTICLE 112
ELIGIBILITY OF RIDERS : AGE
1. Minimum age of a rider for participation in JNEC Eventing is 16 yrs.
2. FEI article 503.2 will be referred for participation in senior events viz national
championships, international competitions/championships and games.
ARTICLE 113
ELIGIBILITY OF RIDERS : PARTICIPATION
1. A Rider can enter a max of three horses in each grade in the NEC. He will have to
nominate any two horses for his penalties to be counted towards rider points. Nominated
horses will start first in the competition. A rider will get points in each grade for his highest
placed nominated horse only. The penalties of the other horses will only be counted towards
up gradation and not towards rider points irrespective of the result.
2. If a rider does not nominate his horse before the start of the competition then the first
horse ridden in the competition will be deemed as nominated horse and penalties accrued by
first horse ridden will count.
3. FEI rules will be applied for international competitions/championships and games.
ARTICLE 114
1. Minimum Eligibility Requirement from CNC*/CCN*/CIC*/CCI* & above, FEI rules on
up gradation will be applied.
2. Minimum Eligibility Requirement from Novice eventing to one star eventing.
(a) Dressage – 65 penalties and below.
(b) Cross Country (i) 20 Penalties.
(ii) Not exceeding the optimum time by over 90 secs.
(c) Show Jumping – 12 jumping penalties and below.
3. MER will not be effected toward upgrading for a rider who comes before times and is
awarded 25 penalties.
Note:- HORSE SCORING MORE THAN 75 PENALITIES IN DRESSAGE WILL
NOT BE PERMITTED TO START IN CROSS COUNTRY AND JUMPING PHASE OF
EVENTING.
ARTICLE 115
UP GRADING PROCEDURE
| From |
To |
Procedure |
| PRE NOVICE |
NOVICE |
On two successful
completion of the Pre
Novice event. Article 105 to be referred. |
| NOVICE |
CNC*/CCN*/CCI*/CIC* |
Horse on achieving one
MER will automatically
upgraded, article 114(2)
to be referred. |
CCI*/CIC*/CNC*/CCN*
|
CCI**/CIC**/CNC**/CCN** |
FEI Rules governing up
gradation of horses will
be applied. |
CCI**/CIC**/CNC**/CCN**
|
CCI***/CIC***/CNC***/CCN*** |
FEI rules governing up
gradation of horses will
be applied. |
A Rider may be permitted to upgrade his horse to any grade on submission of a written application to efi
which will be vetted by a committee consisting of vp tech, Member discipline & secy gen. However, Once upgraded the horse will
remain
in that higher grade till it is downgraded as per the procedures of downgrading.
ARTICLE 116
DOUBLE UPGRADATION
1. With the present policy of participation a horse may participate in two or more different
grades in the same EFI Calendar year (01 Aug to 31 Jul). With this policy in vogue it is possible
that certain horse may get upgraded by two grades within the same EFI Calendar yr. However,
the rider will have the liberty whether to accept or reject the 2nd upgradation within the same yr
by sending a written application to Secy Gen EFI.
2. In case, after the first upgradation if the horse participates in next higher grade and
achieve results within first three positions in individual event of NEC during the same EFI
calendar yr the horse will remain in the next higher grade in which he participated (i.e 2nd
upgradation).
ARTICLE 117
EFI AGE CRITERIA FOR HORSES
| Age |
Category |
Remarks |
| 4 yrs |
Pre Novice Eventing |
04 yrs old and above |
| 4 yrs |
Novice Eventing |
-do- |
| 5 yrs |
CNC/CCN one Star |
5 yrs & above |
| 6 yrs |
CCI/CIC one/two star &
above |
CIC/CCI one star and
above, FEI rules will be
applied |
ARTICLE 118
DOWN GRADING PROCEDURE
| FROM |
TO |
|
| CCN*/CNC*/Novice
Eventing |
Novice/Pre Novice
Category |
No Downgrading is
allowed.
Only HC entries are
permitted |
FEI article 522 refers for reverse qualification of horses and athletes..
ARTICLE 120
SPECIFICATIONS
(a) PRE NOVICE EVENTIN G
(b) NOVICE EVENTIN G
(c) ONE STAR EVENTIN G
(d) TWO STAR EVENTIN G
(e) THREE STAR EVENTIN G
ARTICLE 121
EVENTING DRESSAGE
| Pre Novice Eventing T est |
Appendix “A” |
| Novice Eventing Test
|
Appendix “B”
|
One Star Competitions 2015 A 1* test approx 4 ½ min
2015 B1* test approx 4 min |
Appendix “C”
Appendix “D” |
Two Star Competitions 2015 A 2 * Test approx 5 min
2015 B 2* Test approx 5 min |
Appendix “E”
Appendix “F” |
Cross Country & Show Jumping :- All specifications relating to Cross Country and
Show Jumping eventing in the star category, latest FEI rules would apply. The same
may be downloaded from the FEI official website www.horsesport.org under reference
section.
ARTICLE 122
TECHNICAL CONDUCT AND VETERINARY REGULATIONS
ARTICLE 123
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PRE-NOVICE
| OBSTACLERS |
PRENOVICE |
NOVICE |
| HEIGHTS |
| Fixed |
0.90m |
1.00m |
| Brush |
1.10m |
1.20m |
| SPREADS |
| At Highest Point |
1.10m |
1.20m |
| Base |
1.40m |
1.60m |
| Ditches |
1.40m |
1.80m |
| Drops – (maximum one) |
1.20m |
1.40m |
| Height of obstacle water |
0.50 m |
0.80 m |
WATER
Depth entry to exit |
0.30m |
0.30m |
| Minimum width of crossing |
9m |
09m |
| C OURSE |
PRE NO VICE |
NOVICE |
| Speed |
500mpm |
520 mpm |
| Distance |
2000-2500m |
2500-3500m |
| Number of Efforts |
20-22 |
22-25 |
| JUMPING TAB LE |
PRE NO VICE |
NOVICE |
| Length |
350-400m |
350-450m |
| Speed |
325 mpm |
350mpm |
| No Obstacles/Max Efforts |
10 |
10-12 |
| Maximum Height |
0.90m |
1.00m |
| Spreads |
1.10m |
1.20m |
| Base of Triple Bar |
1.40m |
1.60m |
| Combinations |
None |
Double (only one) |
| Min Specification |
2/3 full height & spread |
2/3 full height & spread |
ARTICLE 124
TYPES OF CROSS COUNTRY OBSTACLES
| TYPE |
PRE-NO VICE
(20-22 Ef forts) |
NOVICE
(22-25 Ef forts) |
| Upright/Vertical |
3-5 fences, min frontage
3m ascending ground line |
3-5 fences, min frontage
2m with ground line |
| Ascending Oxer |
2-3 fences, min frontage
3 m with ground line |
3-5 fences, min frontage
2.5m with ground line,
ascending in design |
| Brush |
Max 02 min frontage 4m |
2-3, min frontage 3m |
| Water |
One jumping effort into
water, water level from
ground line not more than
30cm, fence at exit not at
acute turn and not closer
than 3 strides from exit |
One jumping effort into
water, level of water from
ground line not more than
30cm. Fence at exit not
closer than 2 strides from
exit. |
| Ditch |
01 not deeper than 50cm
Min frontage 5m, clearly
marked, not on a blind turn |
01 not deeper than 50cm,
min frontage 4m, clearly
marked, not on a blind turn |
| Ditch and Vertical |
01 ascending vertical,
ditch not deeper than
30cm and not more than
1.00m wide |
01 ascending vertical,
ditch not deeper than
30cm and not more than
1.20m wide |
| Ski Drop |
01, max drop 1.20m, fence
after drop not closer than
5 strides |
01, max drop 1.40m, fence
after drop not closer than
4 strides. |
| Drop |
01, max drop 1 m 20 cm ,
fence after drop not closer
than 5 strides |
01 max drop 1 m 40 cm
fence after drop not closer
than 4 strides. |
| Designed parallel (hogs
back, hut, table, chicken
coop etc |
3-4 (ascending) |
3-4 (ascending) |
| Bank/Step up |
01 |
01 |
| Accuracy fences |
Nil |
02, not as combination Min
frontage 2m, not on
gradients or blind/sharp
turns or into water |
| Combination |
One related distance
fence in cross country with
minimum 3 strides |
One (not into water) at min
2 strides. |
| Gradient |
No obstacles on steep
gradients |
No obstacles on steep
gradients. |
IN PRE NOVICE AND NOVICE EVENTING ALL HORSES THAT FINISH LESS THAN
30 SECONDS OF THE OPTIMUM TIME WILL BE PENALIZED 25 PENALTIES AND IT WILL
NOT BE COUNTED TOWARDS UPGRADATION /DOWNGRADATION.
FEI Rules will be referred for welfare of horses and atheletes and safety
requirements.
ARTICLE 127
RIDERS : POINTS
| EVENT |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
5th |
6th |
| CNC*/CCN* |
10 |
8 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
| CNC**/CCN** |
12 |
10 |
8 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
| CNC***/CCN*** |
16 |
14 |
12 |
10 |
8 |
6 |
| CIC*/CCI* |
12 |
10 |
8 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
| ASIAN GAMES |
14 |
12 |
10 |
8 |
6 |
5 |
| CIC**/CCI** |
16 |
14 |
12 |
10 |
8 |
6 |
| CIC/CCI*** |
18 |
16 |
14 |
12 |
10 |
8 |
Note:-
1. Only qualifying results will be counted towards rider’s points
2. The moment National Events/International Events are held in next
calendar year the rider’s points for the previous year will be cancelled and points
will be valid for 12 months only.
3. A rider will only get point in each grade for highest placed horse.
4. Medals to be awarded in all categories of Eventing competitions. A rider
will not be awarded any medal if he gets more penalties then those specified
below:-
| (a) |
Pre-Novice/Novice |
-80 Penalties |
| (b) |
One Star |
-90 Penalties |
| (c) |
Two Star |
-100 Penalties |
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