LEMON DAL STABLES Hunter series and Quinte East & West Jumpe

To help prepare the riders of tomorrow for Sanctioned Hunter and Jumper Events we will be holding to EC Section G rule books with minimal changes. Link to EC Section G

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 Some rules that Lemon Dal Stables will allow are the following:

• Tack/equipment will not eliminate you from the competition but you may be told at ringside that what you are using is not "allowed by EC rules". there are some tack/equipment that will result in elimination (they will be bolded if they will eliminate you below).
• ANY and ALL horse abuse will be handled in Disqualification of the entire event.  

ARTICLE G109 DRESS

1. All competitors must be properly dressed in the confines of the arena. This

includes the inspection of the course and at the presentation of prizes.

2. Competitors should be neatly and suitably dressed in coat, shirt and tie, choker

or stock, breeches or jodhpurs and traditional black or brown boots. Black or

brown smooth leather or leather like half chaps are permissible providing they

match the boot color. Only approved headgear (see Article G102) of a

conservative color are allowed.

3. If competitors are not suitably dressed, the judge may refuse to allow them to

compete.

4. In hunter competitions, in extremely hot or inclement weather, riding jackets

are optional at the discretion of the Competition Organizing Committee.

5. In jumper competitions, riders may, at the discretion of the Competition

Organizing Committee, be permitted to wear dress or riding shirts with or

without chokers and ties or open-neck polo shirts without jackets; no

sweatshirts, t-shirts, tank tops or other similar dress will be permitted. Shirts

must be neatly tucked into riding breeches.

6. At all EC-sanctioned competitions, anyone mounted on a horse must wear the

required headgear (see Article G102.1) as well as safe, appropriate footwear.

7. Rowel spurs - spurs with a notched or serrated rotating disc - are not permitted

anywhere within the grounds of EC hunter Jumper Competitions (Bronze,

Silver, Gold); spurs with a rotating disc that is not notched or serrated are

allowed.

ARTICLE G202 HUNTER TACK AND EQUIPMENT

1. When required to return to the ring for conformation or soundness, entries must

be presented in a bridle.

2. Bitless bridles are not permitted in the hunter ring.

3. Bridle: The bridle may be double, pelham, single (snaffle) or kimberwick. It

must be leather (not rubber covered), rolled or plain and may be buckled, sewn

or studded (not snapped).

4. Bits: All bits must be humane in nature. Snaffle bits may be with or without

cheeks. Wire snaffle bits, either single or double are permissible. It is

permissible to use a snaffle with fixed slots for cheek pieces and/or reins. Bit

guards are not permissible.

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5. Gimmicks: Any gimmicks (e.g. nerve lines, tongue ties, gag bits, any bit that

acts as a gag, tack nose bands etc.) are illegal. Nose nets are permissible.

6. Reins: entirely leather of any description, buckled, studded or sewn; single rein

pelham with pelham converters are allowed only in junior and amateur classes

in 3’ (0.90m) or below. In the case of bad weather, at the discretion of the judge,

steward and/or competition committee, rubber reins may be allowed. Loop reins

are not permitted (see Article A215 for exceptions).

7. Browbands: All leather of any description but not coloured or jeweled.

8. Cavessons: drop nosebands below bit are not permissible. Cavessons must be

leather and may be soft padded over bridge of nose; nothing else is permissible.

9. Conventional standing and running martingales (with rein stops): optional

except in hunter hack and hunter under saddle classes in which they are not

permissible.

10. Hunting Breastplates: optional; sheepskin on breastplate permissible.

11. Saddles: saddles of English or forward seat type, black or brown in colour.

12. Saddle Pads: White saddle-shaped pads or sheepskins.

13. Stirrup Irons: The stirrup iron and stirrup leather must hang freely from the bar

of the saddle and the outside flap; there must be no restrictions or attachments

of any kind.

14. Girths: of suitable material in good repair (e.g. leather, leather with elastic ends,

white web or string, nylon, neoprene). Sheepskin on girths is permissible.

15. Bandages and Boots: No bandages or boots are allowed; in the case of bad

weather, at the discretion of the judge, steward and/or competition committee,

tendon, ankle and bell boots may be worn in hunter classes but boots must be

removed before the horse jogs in front of the judge for conformation and/or

soundness.

16. Ear plugs are permitted.

17. Draw reins are not permissible in hunter classes.

18. Whips not more than 75cm in length are permitted in hunter hack or hunter

under saddle classes.

ARTICLE G301 GENERAL RULES PERTAINING TO THE

CLASSIFICATION OF HUNTER CLASSES

1. Hunter classes/divisions are divided according to the classification of the horse

and/or the rider and in the prize lists or catalogues may be divided into the

classes/divisions included in these rules.

2. All hunter classes or divisions shall be judged according to conformation or

working hunter rules or a combination thereof.

3. Conformation hunter classes are those classes in which conformation is to be

considered and are governed by the conformation hunter rules herein.

4. Hunter divisions may be combined or further divided should local conditions

warrant; see Article G402.

5. EC-sanctioned competitions may offer as many miscellaneous hunter classes

as may be warranted. However, miscellaneous classes are restricted to those

classes, which do not meet EC hunter class specifications and horses will not

accumulate points towards EC awards or National Rankings.

Competitors/owners entering miscellaneous classes should be aware that these

classes may affect their horse's eligibility for recognized classes.

Miscellaneous hunter classes include, but are not limited to, low, maiden,

novice, limit, and short stirrup.

6. EC-sanctioned competitions may offer local hunter classes restricting entries

by geographic area. Horses in local hunter classes will not accumulate points

towards EC awards.

7. For entries from Foreign Countries, including the United States, see Article

G110.7

8. Classes within a regular division that are used to qualify for additional classes

restricted by results will be awarded points as per Article G113.

ARTICLE G401 GENERAL RULES PERTAINING TO THE CONDUCT OF

HUNTER CLASSES

1. All hunters are judged on their jumping style, manners and way of going.

2. A performance starts when a horse enters the ring and ends when he leaves; at

the option of the committee the performance may start with an audible whistle.

3. In order for under saddle and hunter hack classes to count for awards, a horse

must have shown in, and completed, at least one over-fences class in the

corresponding division. A hunter-under-saddle or hunter hack class must never

be the first class of a division.

4. If the competition management allows back-to-back classes, the first course

must be ridden first and the second, second.

ARTICLE G612 MATCH THE CLOCK (OPTIMUM TIME)

COMPETITION

1. Match the clock or optimum time classes are designed to help developing

riders learn the skill of riding a course at the posted speed, rather than with the

fastest time. Competitors with equal faults will be placed according to how

close their time is to the optimum time, which is based on the course being

ridden at the posted speed.

2. Scoring will be under Table A. Optimum time may be used in the first round,

the jump off, or a combination of both. Optimum time should be four (4)

seconds less than the time allowed. The course designer will calculate the

optimum time based on the posted speed.

FEI ARTICLE 274 COMPETITION IN TWO PHASES (POWER & SPEED)

1. Normal Competition in Two-Phases

1.1. This competition comprises two phases run without interruption, each at

an identical or different speed, the finishing line for the first phase being

identical with the starting line for the second phase.

1.2. The first phase is a course of 7 to 9 obstacles with or without combinations.

The second phase takes place over 4 to 6 obstacles, which may include one

combination.

1.3. Athletes penalised in the first phase are halted by ringing the bell after they

have jumped the last obstacle or when the time allowed for the first phase

has been exceeded, after crossing the finishing line of the first phase. They

must stop after crossing the first finishing line.

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1.4. Athletes not penalized in the first phase continue the course, which

finishes, after crossing the second finishing line.

1.5. The manner of judging this competition must be specified in the schedule

in accordance with one of the following formulae:

1.6. Athletes stopped after the first phase may only be placed after Athletes who

have taken part in both phases. Athletes who are eliminated or who retire

in the second phase will be placed equal last after all Athletes who

completed the second phase.

1.7. In the event of equality for first place, the tied Athletes will be placed equal

first.

1.8. In order to fulfil the eligibility requirement for Horses taking part in the

Grand Prix (see JRs Art. 261.4.4), it is sufficient to complete the first phase

of Competitions conducted according to any of the formulas listed in Art.

274.1.5.1 – 274.1.5.5.

FEI ARTICLE 263 HUNTING COMPETITION OR SPEED AND

HANDINESS COMPETITION

1. The aim of these competitions is to demonstrate the horse's obedience,

handiness and speed.

2. These competitions are judged under Table C (see JRs Art. 239).

3. Courses must be twisting, with obstacles very varied (alternative obstacles

allowed, giving the Athlete the opportunity to shorten his track, but by taking a

more difficult obstacle). Competitions over certain natural obstacles such as

banks, slopes, ditches, etc. are called Hunting competitions and must be so

named in the schedule. All other competitions (of this type) are called Speed

and Handiness competitions.

4. No fixed track to be followed is laid down on the plan. The plan must only be

marked with a series of arrows showing the direction in which each obstacle

must be jumped.

5. Compulsory turning points are included only if absolutely necessary.

ARTICLE G502 JUMPER TACK AND EQUIPMENT

1. Leather, sheepskin or similar material may be used on each cheek piece of the

bridle providing it does not exceed three centimetres (3cm) in diameter

measured from the horse's cheek.

2. In the competition arena:

a) Blinkers, fly masks, or plastic shields (i.e. glasses or sunglasses for horses)

that cover the horse’s eyes are forbidden.

b) If running martingales are used, they must be unrestricted and each rein

must have a single stop between the bit and the ring of the running

martingale.

c) Reins must be attached to the bit(s) or directly to the bridle. Gags and

hackamores are allowed.

d) EARPHONES/Earbuds

Earphones/Earbuds and/or other electronic communication devices are

strictly prohibited in the competition arena, and such usage is penalized by

elimination.

The use of only one earphone/earbud is allowed while mounted

everywhere within the grounds of the Event except the competition arena.

3. Loop reins are permitted.

4. For any tack, equipment or dress not specifically covered in these Rules, the

current FEI Jumping Rules and the FEI Tack, Equipment & Dress Database

(hereinafter referred to as ”the Database”) are in effect. In case of any

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incompatibility, conflict or divergence between the Database and a provision of

the FEI Rules, the provision of the FEI Rules will prevail.

• The current FEI Jumping Rules are available on the FEI website at

https://inside.fei.org/fei/disc/jumping/rules.

ARTICLE G503 LOSS OF HAT OR GLASSES

Handing a hat or glasses to a rider who has lost them will not be penalized other than

by loss of time. Juniors see Article G102.7

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CHAPTER 7

CONDUCT OF JUMPER CLASSES

ARTICLE G701 GENERAL RULES PERTAINING TO THE CONDUCT OF

JUMPER CLASSES

1. Horses are to be judged only on performance over a pre-designated course.

The competition management must ensure that a plan giving precise details of

the course is posted at least 30 minutes before start of competition. Time

allowed must be used in all classes in the Jumper Division.

2. Time allowed is based upon actual measurement of length of course but the

route should be generous.

3. Identical Courses. No two (2) courses in any jumper division may be

identical. Changing the Table and Article of Jumping Faults, does not

constitute a different course.

4. When the number of entries in any of the jumping classes warrants it,

elimination trials may be held. When certain horses are thus selected to

compete for final awards, each horse's score in the elimination trials shall be

added to his score in the finals and the total shall be used to determine the

winners. At the time of the final contest, the elimination-trial score of each

horse competing in the finals shall be announced.

5. When a competition has two or more rings operating at the same time two

separate sets of schooling jumps must be available to competitors.

6. The judge may not start a competition until the Course Designer reports to him

that all is ready. From then on the Ground Jury takes sole responsibility for

running the competition.

7. The rules of the FEI regarding Arenas, Courses, Obstacles, Definitions, Time

and Speed, Penalties etc. printed in this rule book shall be in effect.

8. Any event gaining CSI or CSIO or other international status must abide by the

complete FEI Rules.

PENALTIES DURING A ROUND

FEI ARTICLE 216 PENALTIES-GENERAL

During a round, penalties are incurred for:

1. Knocking down an obstacle (see JRs Art. 217) and a foot in the water or any

imprint of the foot or the shoe on the lath defining the limits of the water jump

on the landing side;

2. A disobedience (i.e. Refusal, Run-out or Resistance) (see JRs Art. 219);

3. A deviation from the course (see JRs Art. 220);

4. A fall of a horse and/or Athlete (see JRs Art. 224);

5. Unauthorized assistance (see JRs Art. 225);

6. Exceeding the time allowed or the time limit (see JRs Art. 227 and 228).

FEI ARTICLE 219 DISOBEDIENCES

1. The following are considered as disobediences and are penalized as such (see

JRs Art. 236 and 239):

1.1. a refusal;

1.2. a run-out;

1.3. a resistance;

1.4. a more or less regular circle or group of circles no matter where they occur

on the course or for whatever reason. It is also a disobedience to circle

around the last obstacle jumped unless the track of the course so requires.

2. Notwithstanding the above, the following is not considered to be a

Disobedience:

2.1. circling for up to 45 seconds after a Run-out or a Refusal (no matter if the

obstacle has to be rebuilt or not) to get into position to jump an obstacle

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FEI ARTICLE 220 DEVIATION FROM THE COURSE

1. It is a deviation from the course when the Athlete:

1.1. does not follow the course as set out on the published plan;

1.2. does not cross the starting line or the finishing line between the flags in the

correct direction (see JRs Art. 241.3.6 and 241.3.17);

1.3. omits a compulsory turning point (see JRs Art. 241.3.7);

1.4. does not jump the obstacles in the order or in the direction indicated, except

in certain special competitions (see JRs Art. 241.3.10 and 241.3.11);

1.5. jumps or attempts to jump an obstacle which does not form part of the

course or omits an obstacle. Obstacles not included in the course should be

crossed but failure to do so by the arena party will not preclude the

elimination of an Athlete for jumping an obstacle not forming part of the

course.

2. An uncorrected deviation from the course will result in Elimination of the Horse

and Athlete combination (see JRs Art. 241.3.6, 241.3.7 and 241.3.17).

FEI ARTICLE 221 REFUSAL

1. It is a refusal when a horse halts in front of an obstacle, which it must jump

whether or not the horse knocks it down or displaces it.

2. Stopping in front of an obstacle without moving backwards and without

knocking it down followed immediately by a standing jump is not penalized.

3. If the halt is prolonged, if the horse steps back, either voluntarily or not, even a

single pace, it counts as a refusal.

4. If a horse slides through an obstacle, the Judge in charge of the bell must decide

immediately if it is to count as a refusal or as an obstacle knocked down. If he

decides that it is a refusal the bell is rung at once and the Athlete must be ready

to attempt the obstacle again as soon as it has been rebuilt (see JRs Art. 232 and

233).

4.1. If the Judge decides that it is not a refusal, the bell is not rung and the

Athlete must continue his round. He is then penalized as for an obstacle

knocked down.

4.2. If the bell has been rung and the Athlete jumps other elements of the

combination in his stride, he will not be eliminated or incur further

penalties even if he knocks down this element of the combination.

FEI ARTICLE 222 RUN-OUT

1. It is a run-out when the horse escapes the control of its Athlete and avoids an

obstacle, which it has to jump or a compulsory turning point, which it has to

pass

2. When a horse jumps an obstacle between two red flags or between two white

flags the obstacle has not been jumped correctly, the Athlete is penalized as for

a run-out and he must jump the obstacle again correctly.

3. It is considered to be a run out and is penalised as such for a horse or any part

of a horse to go past the extended line of an obstacle to be jumped, or of an

element of a combination, or of the finishing line or of a compulsory turning

point.

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FEI ARTICLE 223 RESISTANCE

1. It is a resistance when the horse refuses to go forward, makes a halt for any

reason, makes one or several more or less regular or complete half turns, rears

or steps back for whatever reason.

2. It is equally a resistance when the Athlete stops his horse at any moment and

for any reason, except in the event of an incorrectly rebuilt obstacle or to

indicate unforeseen circumstances to the Ground Jury (see JRs Art. 233.3.2). A

resistance is penalized as for a refusal except in the circumstances set out in JRs

Art. 241.3.4.

FEI ARTICLE 224 FALLS

1. Fall of an Athlete

1.1. Fall of an Athlete in the Competition arena

An Athlete is considered to have fallen when, either voluntarily or

involuntarily, he is separated from his horse in such a way that he touches the

ground or finds it necessary, in order to get back into the saddle, to use some

form of support or outside assistance.

1.2. If it is not clear that the Athlete has used some form of support or

outside assistance to prevent his fall, the benefit of doubt must be given

to the Athlete.

2. Fall of an Athlete anywhere outside of the Competition arena

An Athlete is considered to have fallen when, involuntarily, he/she is separated

from his/her Horse. If an Athlete has voluntarily dismounted, it is not considered

a Fall.

3. Fall of a Horse

A horse is considered to have fallen when the shoulder and quarters have

touched the ground or the obstacle and the ground.

4. Protocol to be followed in case of a fall of an Athlete and/or a Horse

In case of a fall of an Athlete and/or a Horse at any time in the Competition

arena, in the practice arena or elsewhere within the grounds of the Event, the

Athlete must be checked by the Event’s medical service, (or by a medical doctor

if the medical service is not available) before he/she may be permitted to take

part in the round in progress or in the next round or Competition at the Event,

respectively the Horse must be cleared by the Veterinary Delegate, before it

may be permitted to take part in the next round or Competition at the Event,

according to the provisions outlined in paragraphs 4.1 – 4.3 below.

4.1. Fall in the Competition Arena

4.1.1. Fall prior to starting the round

In the event of a fall of an Athlete and/or Horse at any time prior to

starting the round (see JRs Art. 226.2), the combination is not

eliminated but will not be permitted to start in the round in question;

in this case the combination shall be listed in the results as “did not

start” in that round. If the Athlete has entered more than one Horse

in the Competition concerned, he/she must be checked by the Event’s

medical service (or by a medical doctor if the medical service is not

available) before he/she can be permitted to take part in the round in

progress with his/her other Horse(s). In this case the Ground Jury

may give the Athlete a later starting position if considered necessary.

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The Horse must be cleared by the Veterinary Delegate, before it may

be permitted to take part in the next round or Competition at the

Event.

4.1.2. Fall during the round

In the event of a fall of an Athlete and/or Horse during the round (see

JRs Art. 226.2), the combination is eliminated (see JRs Art. 241.25).

If the Athlete has entered more than one Horse in the Competition

concerned, he/she must be checked by the Event’s medical service

(or by a medical doctor if the medical service is not available) before

he/she can be permitted to take part in the round in progress with

his/her other Horse(s). In this case the Ground Jury may give the

Athlete a later starting position if considered necessary. The Horse

must be cleared by the Veterinary Delegate, before it may be

permitted to take part in the next round or Competition at the Event.

4.1.3. Fall after crossing the finish line

In the event of a fall of an Athlete and/or Horse after crossing the

finish line (see JRs Art. 226.2), the combination is not eliminated

from the round in question. The Athlete must be checked by the

Event’s medical service (or by a medical doctor if the medical service

is not available), respectively the Horse must be cleared by the

Veterinary Delegate, before the Athlete and/or Horse may be

permitted to take part in the jump-off or second round if applicable,

or in any further Competition at the Event. Refer to JRs Art. 235.4

for details relating to a fall of an Athlete and/or a Horse after crossing

the finish line.

4.2. Fall in the practice arena

In case of a fall of an Athlete and/or a Horse in the practice arena prior to

entering the Competition arena for the first or second round of a

Competition, the Athlete must be checked by the Event’s medical service

(or by a medical doctor if the medical service is not available), respectively

the Horse must be cleared by the Veterinary Delegate, before the Athlete

and/or the Horse may be permitted to take part in the round in progress. In

this case the Ground Jury may give the Athlete a later starting position in

that round if considered necessary. In case of a fall of an Athlete and/or a

Horse in the practice arena prior to entering the Competition arena for a

jump-off, the Ground Jury may, at its discretion, decide to delay the jump-

off for a reasonable amount of time for the Athlete to be checked by the

Event’s medical service (or by a medical doctor if the medical service is

not available), respectively the Horse to be cleared by the Veterinary

Delegate, or to eliminate the combination from the jump-off.

4.3. In all cases of a fall of an Athlete and/or a Horse anywhere within the

grounds of the Event, the Ground Jury reserves the right to exclude the

Athlete from participating further in the Competition and/or Event in

accordance with Article 140.2 of the FEI General Regulations.

FEI ARTICLE 225 UNAUTHORIZED ASSISTANCE

1. Any physical intervention by a third party between the crossing of the starting

line in the correct direction and the crossing of the finishing line after jumping

the last obstacle, whether solicited or not, with the object of helping the Athlete

or his horse is considered to be unauthorized assistance.

2. In certain exceptional cases, the Ground Jury may authorize the Athlete to enter

the arena on foot or with the help of another person, without this being

considered as unauthorized assistance.

3. Any help given to a mounted Athlete to adjust his saddlery or bridle or to hand

him a whip while mounted during the round will incur elimination. To hand a

mounted Athlete his headgear and/or spectacles during his round is not

considered to be unauthorized assistance (see JRs Art. 241.3.20).

4. Earphones and/or other electronic communication devices are strictly prohibited

in FEI Jumping Competitions, and such usage is penalized by elimination. For

the avoidance of any doubt,, Athletes, grooms or any other person may wear

one earphone at any other time while mounted (see JRs Art. 256.1.10).

FEI ARTICLE 235 FAULTS

Note: The FEI fall rules regarding the clearance of the horse do not apply to EC

sanctioned competitions. For EC sanctioned competitions, see Article G103, Falls.

1. Faults made between the starting line and the finishing line must be taken into

consideration. Exception: A knock down of the last obstacle will be considered

a fault if the upper element falls from one or both of its supports prior to the

time the Athlete leaves the arena or until the bell is rung for the next Athlete to

commence his round, whichever occurs first. Definition of Faults according to

JRs Art. 217 and 218.

2. Disobediences committed during the time when the round is interrupted (see

JRs Art. 231.3) are not penalized.

3. Disobediences and falls occurring between the moment the Athlete/Horse

combination enters the Competition Arena and the moment the combination

crosses the starting line in the correct direction, are not penalized. However, in

the event of a fall of an Athlete and/or Horse from the moment the combination

enters the arena up until the moment they cross the starting line in the correct

direction once the signal to start has been given, the combination will not be

permitted to take part in the round or Competition in question. (Refer also to

JRs Art. 224.4.1.1.). The Ground Jury reserves the right to exclude the Athlete

from participating further in the Competition and/or the Event in accordance

with Article 140.2 of the FEI General Regulations.

4. A fall of the Athlete and/or Horse after crossing the finish line does not incur

Elimination. However, in the event of a fall after the finish line, the following

applies:

4.1. In case of a fall of an Athlete and/or Horse after crossing the finish line in

a Competition with an immediate jump-off, the Athlete/Horse combination

is eliminated from the jump-off, and will be placed equal last in the jump-

off with Athletes who have withdrawn, retired or been eliminated from the

jump-off. The Athlete must be checked by the Event’s medical service (or

by a medical doctor if the medical service is not available), respectively

the Horse must be cleared by the Veterinary Delegate, before the Athlete

and/or Horse can be permitted to take part in any further Competition at

the Event.

4.2. In case of a fall of an Athlete and/or Horse after crossing the finish line in

a Competition with a jump-off (but not an immediate jump-off) or after

crossing the finish line of the first round of a two-round Competition, the

Athlete must be checked by the Event’s medical service (or by a medical

doctor if the medical service is not available), respectively the Horse must

be cleared by the Veterinary Delegate, before the Athlete and/or Horse can

be permitted to take part in the jump-off, respectively in the second round.

In the case of a Competition with a jump-off the Ground Jury may, at its

discretion, decide to delay the jump-off for a reasonable amount of time

for the Athlete to be checked by the Event’s medical service (or by a

medical doctor if the medical service is not available), respectively for the

Horse to be cleared by the Veterinary Delegate, or to eliminate the

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combination from the jump-off. In the case of a two-round Competition,

the Ground Jury may give the Athlete a later starting order in the second

round if considered necessary.

4.3. In case of a fall of the Athlete after crossing the finish line of a jump-off,

or after crossing the finish line of the initial round if the combination did

not qualify for the jump off, or after crossing the finish line in a

Competition with no jump-off, the Athlete must be checked by the Event’s

medical service (or by a medical doctor if the medical service is not

available), respectively the Horse must be cleared by the Veterinary

Delegate, before the Athlete and/or Horse can be permitted to take part in

any further Competition at the Event.

4.4. In all cases outlined in paragraphs 4.1 – 4.3 above, the Ground Jury

reserves the right to exclude the Athlete from participating further in the

Competition and/or Event in accordance with Article 140.2 of the FEI

General Regulations.

FEI ARTICLE 236 TABLE A

1. Faults are penalized in penalty points or by elimination according to the tables

set out in this Chapter.

2. Penalties for the disobediences accumulate not just at the same obstacle but

throughout the entire round.

FEI ARTICLE 237 SCORES UNDER TABLE A

Adding the penalties for faults at the obstacles and the time penalties, gives the score

obtained by the Athlete for his round. Time may be taken into consideration to

separate equality for first place and/or following places according to the conditions

laid down for the competition.

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FEI ARTICLE 238 METHODS OF DETERMINING THE SCORES UNDER

TABLE A

1. Competitions not against the clock

1.1. The Athletes with equality of penalties share the prizes. Depending on the

conditions of the schedule, there may be one or two jump-offs not against

the clock for those with equality of penalties for first place.

1.2. This is a competition not against the clock with a time allowed but in the

event of equality of penalties for first place there will be one jump-off

against the clock. Other Athletes are placed according to their penalties in

the first round.

1.3. This is a competition not against the clock with a time allowed but in the

event of equality of penalties for first place, there will be a first jump-off

not against the clock and, in the event of further equality of penalties for

first place, there will be a second jump-off against the clock. Other Athletes

are placed according to their penalties in the first jump-off and if necessary

in the first round.

2. Competitions against the clock

2.1. Athletes with equality of penalties for any place are placed in accordance

with the time taken to complete the round. In the event of equality of

penalties and time for first place, there may be a jump-off over a shortened

course over obstacles, which may be increased in height and/or spread in

accordance with the provisions of the schedule.

2.2. This is a competition against the clock, but in the event of equality of

penalties for first place, there will be one jump-off against the clock. Other

Athletes are placed according to their penalties and time in the first round.

For minor competitions the jump-off may be run according to table C, if

thus provided in the schedule.

2.3. This is a competition against the clock as for 238.2.2, but if, in the first

jump-off against the clock there are Athletes with equal penalties for first

place, there will be a second jump-off against the clock. Other Athletes are

placed according to their penalties and time in the first jump-off and if

necessary according to their penalties and time in the first round.

3. In all competitions when the placing are determined against the clock, in the

event of equality of penalties and time for first place, a jump-off may take place,

over a shortened course over obstacles which may be increased in height and/or

in spread, depending on the provisions of the schedule. If no provision for a

jump-off is laid down in the schedule, it is considered that the competition will

be run with no jump-off (see JRs Art. 245.6).

4. In no circumstances may the number of jump-offs in the same competition

under JRs Art. 238.1.1 and 238.2.1 exceed two (see JRs Art. 245.4).

FEI ARTICLE 239 TABLE C

1. Faults under Table C are penalized in seconds which are added to the time taken

by the Athlete to complete his round or by elimination.

2. Penalties under Table C

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3. There is no time allowed under Table C. The following time limits are

applicable:

(i) Three minutes, if the length of the course is more than 600 m or more, OR

(ii) Two minutes, if the length of the course is less than 600 m.

Exceeding the time limit Elimination

4. Scores under Table C

Adding, the time of the round (including the seconds for time correction if any),

plus four seconds for each obstacle knocked down (three seconds during a jump-

off or the second phase of a two phase competition), gives the score obtained,

in seconds, by the Athlete for his round.

FEI ARTICLE 241 ELIMINATIONS

1. Unless otherwise specified in the Rules or in the conditions for the

Competitions, Elimination means that the Athlete with the Horse in question

may not continue in the Competition at issue. Elimination may also be

retroactive.

2. The Athlete has the right to jump one single obstacle, after retiring or after being

eliminated, providing that obstacle is part of the course of the current

competition. This however does not apply to elimination resulting from a fall.

3. The following paragraphs lay down the reasons for which Athletes are

eliminated in Jumping Competitions. The Ground Jury must enforce elimination

under the following circumstances:

3.1. jumping or attempting to jump an obstacle in the arena before the start of

the round except for the practice obstacle(s) authorized by the Ground Jury

(see JRs Art. 202.3);

3.2. starting before the signal is given and jumping the first obstacle of the

course (see JRs Art. 202.5 and 203.1.2);

3.3. taking more than 45 seconds to jump the first obstacle after the time of the

round has started, except all cases relating to circumstances beyond the

influence of the Athlete (see Article JRs Art. 203.1.2);

3.4. a horse resisting for 45 consecutive seconds during the round (see JRs Art.

223.2);

3.5. taking more than 45 seconds to jump the next obstacle, or jump the last

obstacle and cross the finish line;

3.6. jumping the first obstacle while omitting to cross the starting line between

the flags in the correct direction (see JRs Art. 220.1.2);

3.7. omitting a compulsory turning point or not following the track indicated

by a continuous line on the course plan, precisely;

3.8. attempting to or jumping an obstacle which does not form part of the course

during the round (see JRs Art. 220.1.5);

3.9. omitting to jump an obstacle of the course (see JRs Art. 220.1.5) or after a

run-out or a refusal, failing to attempt to jump again the obstacle where the

fault was committed.

3.10.jumping an obstacle out of order (see JRs Art. 220.1.4);

3.11.jumping an obstacle in the wrong direction (see JRs Art. 220.1.4);

3.12.exceeding the time limit (see JRs Art. 236 and 239);

3.13.following a refusal jumping or attempting to jump an obstacle which has

been knocked down, before it has been rebuilt;

3.14.jumping or attempting to jump an obstacle after an interruption without

waiting for the bell (see JRs Art. 203.3);

3.15.not jumping all the elements of a combination again after a refusal or run-

out (see JRs Art. 212.3) except in the case of the closed part of a

combination (see JRs Art. 214);

3.16.not taking each element of a combination separately and consecutively (see

JRs Art. 212.2);

3.17.not crossing the finishing line between the flags mounted in the correct

direction, after having jumped the last obstacle (except in certain special

competitions) before leaving the arena (see JRs Art. 226.2);

3.18.Athlete and/or horse leaving the arena without permission of the Ground

Jury, including prior to starting;

3.19.a loose horse leaving the arena before the end of the round, including prior

to starting;

3.20.accepting while mounted any object whatsoever during a round other than

headgear and/or spectacles;

3.21.using a whip of more than 75 centimetres in length, or weighted at the end,

on the showground or in its immediate proximity. No substitute for a whip

may be carried. (For exception to this article refer to JRs Art. 257.2.2) non-

compliance with the rules relating to saddlery and equipment (see JRs Art.

257.1 and 257.2);

3.22.an accident to an Athlete or to a horse which prevents him from completing

the competition (see JRs Art. 258);

3.23.not leaving a closed combination in the right direction or displacing a

closed combination;

3.24.Second disobedience during the course of a round (see JRs Art. 236 and

239);

3.25.fall of Athlete or Horse during the round (see JRs Art. 224, 236 and 239)

NB: fall after crossing the finish line does not incur Elimination (see JRs

Art. 235.4);

3.26.if the Ground Jury feels that for any reason horse or Athlete is unfit to

continue in competition.

3.27.jumping or attempting to jump an obstacle in the arena after the completion

of a round except in cases where circumstances rendered it impossible for

the Athlete/Horse combination to avoid jumping the obstacle, e.g. in a

competition with an immediate jump-off or in a two-phase competition if

the bell is rung too late for the Athlete to safely pull up before the obstacle.

(Refer to JRs Art. 202.6 regarding authorisation to jump an obstacle for the

press.)

3.28.jumping or attempting to jump an obstacle with a retention harness

incorrectly fastened or not fastened unless the circumstances rendered it

unsafe for the Athlete to stop immediately in order to refasten the harness

(see JRs 256.1.4);

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3.29.Athlete wearing earphones and/or other electronic communication devices

during a Competition (see JRs Art. 225.4).

3.30.blood on the Horse’s flank(s);

3.31.Horses bleeding in the mouth (in minor cases of blood in the mouth, such

as where a Horse appears to have bitten its tongue or lip, Officials may

authorize the rinsing or wiping of the mouth and allow the Athlete to

continue; any further evidence of blood in the mouth will result in

Elimination);

4. The President of the Ground Jury (or in the absence of the President of the

Ground Jury from the Ground Jury box, the Ground Jury Member designated

by the President of the Ground Jury to take over the running of the Competition

in their absence) may, in their sole discretion, ring the bell (or instruct another

Ground Jury member to ring the bell) to eliminate an Athlete/Horse

combination while a round is ongoing if the President of the Ground Jury (or

their designee) decides that it would be contrary to the principles of horse

welfare to allow the combination to continue the round. The decision to

eliminate is final and not subject to appeal or protest.

5. Elimination is left to the discretion of the Ground Jury in the following cases:

5.1 not entering the arena when the Athlete's name and/or number is called;

5.2 not entering the arena mounted or not leaving the arena mounted;

5.3 all physical unauthorized assistance, except for paragraph 3.20 above;

5.4 schooling a horse in speed competitions under table A or C, without

informing the OC in advance;

5.5 not stopping when the bell is rung during the round (see JRs Art. 203.2 and

233.2).

FEI ARTICLE 242 DISQUALIFICATIONS

1. Disqualification means that the Athlete, the horse(s) and/or any combination of

both is/are disqualified from the Competition at issue or from the entire Event.

Disqualification may also be retroactive.

2. The Ground Jury may impose Disqualification in the following cases:

2.1. entering the arena on foot once the competition has started;

2.2. exercising horses in the arena or jumping or attempting to jump an obstacle

without the permission of the Ground Jury (see JRs Art. 202.2, 202.5 and

202.6);

2.3. jumping or attempting to jump the practice obstacle in the arena more times

than authorized (see JRs Art. 202.4, 240.2.6 and 262.1.9);

2.4. jumping or attempting to jump any obstacle in the arena or an obstacle

forming part of a subsequent competition (see JRs Art. 202.5);

2.5. retiring, before a jump-off, without permission of the Ground Jury or

without valid reason;

2.6. exercising horses during the course of an event over obstacles different

from those provided by the Organizing Committee (see JRs Art. 240.2.5

and 201.4);

2.7. jumping the obstacles in the schooling areas in the wrong direction or

jumping the practice obstacle, if any, in the arena in the wrong direction

(see JRs Art. 201.4 and 202.4);

2.8. all cases of abuse and/or ill treatment of Horses reported by a member of

the Ground Jury or by a Steward, or by any other person to an Official (see

GRs Art. 142.2) including, but not limited to, cases arising VRs Art. 1034

(Standard Method of Examination for Limb Sensitivity);

3. Disqualification is mandatory in the following cases:

3.1 marks indicating excessive use of spurs or of the whip anywhere on the

Horse; additional sanctions may also apply (see JRs Art. 243);

3.2 jumping unauthorised obstacles in any place on the showground

3.3 leaving the showground with the horse for any purpose during the period of

the Event.

FEI ARTICLE 243 ABUSE OF HORSES (SEE ALSO GRs ART. 142)  

ALL CASES OF ABUSE WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FROM THE ENTIRE EVENT BY LEMON DAL STABLES

1. All forms of cruel, inhumane or abusive treatment of Horses, which include, but

are not limited to various forms of rapping, are strictly forbidden (see JRs Art.

243.2).

Any act or series of actions that in the opinion of the Ground Jury can be deemed

abuse of a Horse shall be penalized according to the General Regulations with

one or more of the following penalties:

(i) Yellow warning card (see GRs Art. 164.3);

(ii) Fine;

(iii) Elimination;

(iv) Disqualification.

2. The following are considered to be abuse of a Horse (see also GRs Art. 142):

2.1 Rapping Horses

The term "rapping" is construed to include all of the artificial techniques

intended to induce the horse to jump higher or more carefully in

competition. It is not practical to list every possible means of rapping, but

in general it consists of the Athlete - and/or dismounted assistants, for

whose behaviour the Athlete is responsible - either hitting the horse's legs

manually with something (no matter with what or by whom) or deliberately

causing the horse to hit something itself, whether by building obstacles too

large and/or too wide, setting false ground lines, placing trotting poles or

the elements of a combination at a false distance, intentionally pulling or

pushing the horse into an obstacle or otherwise making it difficult or

impossible for the horse to negotiate the practice obstacle without hitting

it.

In the case of rapping or any other abusive schooling practice within the

period of jurisdiction of the Ground Jury, the Athlete and the horse

concerned will be disqualified from all competitions for at least twenty-

four hours. In addition, the Ground Jury may take any further action it

deems appropriate under the circumstances, including, but not limited to,

disqualifying the Athlete and/or Horse from the entire Event.

2.2 Excessive use of the whip

• The whip may not be used to vent an Athlete’s temper. Such use is

always excessive;

• The use of a whip on a Horse’s head is always excessive use;

• A Horse should never be hit more than three times in a row. If a

Horse’s skin is broken, it is always considered excessive use of the

whip;

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• The whip is not to be used after Elimination; An Athlete identified as

misusing or excessively using the whip will be disqualified and may

be fined at the discretion of the Ground Jury.

2.3 Abuse of a Horse in any other form (such as, but not limited to,

hypersensitising or desensitising the limbs, the use of banned schooling

methods, excessive use of spurs and other cases as specified in the VRs or

any other FEI rules and regulations) is also prohibited and must be

penalised appropriately under these rules.