How to Use This Handbook
How to Use This Handbook Welcome to Horse Trials BC’s fourth edition of NAYRC 101, which was compiled by the Young Riders Committee to clarify for riders, parents, coaches, and committee members what is required to compete at the North American Young Riders Championships. The mandate of the Young Riders program is to prepare riders age 14 through 21 for their first taste of international team competition. In terms of commitment, time, energy and money, it is a quantum leap from our local event scene to the NAYRCs. The intent of this manual is to help you decide first, IF you want to go and, second, WHAT is required to take the first steps toward international exposure. It is important to understand that this handbook was put together by a volunteer and “non expert” who understands little of the FEI environment. This puts me roughly an the same learning curve as most of you, hence I operate on the assumption that if it is confusing to me, it likely will be for you. It is crucial, therefore, that this document be used only in conjunction with a knowledgeable coach who can verify handbook information and support you through the whole NAYRC process. In the meantime . . . input, suggestions, and corrections will be gratefully received for future editions. The other document you will NEED to refer to throughout this process is your FEl handbook, which you should have received from EC, this is usually sent out once you have declared your intent to compete in a CCl event. If you don’t have one contact your BCYR Chair and they will assist in getting one. Cheers, and may all your “Concours be Complet” Trish Bosch BCYR Chair ( [email protected]) Young Rider Committee Member 1 NAYRC 101 A Guide to the North American Young Rider Championships BC Young Rider Moto The “WILLINGNESS TO PREPARE” Is more important than the “WILL TO WIN” ≈ 2 NAYRC 101 A Guide to the North American Young Rider Championships History of the North American Young Rider Championships The NAYRCs began in 1974 as an eventing challenge between the U.S. and Canada, held at Joker’s Hill, Ontario. Canada swept all three team medals in that inaugural competition, then known as the North American Junior Team Championships. Today, the North American Young Riders Championships is an FEI team competition held in the three disciplines of eventing, dressage, and show jumping. It is open to riders age 16-21 and horses aged seven years and older. Each province in Canada and area/zone in the U.S., Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda is allowed to nominate a team. Run in a format similar to the Olympics, its goal is to serve as an introduction to international rules, competition, and atmosphere. B.C.’s Performance at the NAYRCs 1974 Joker’s Hill, Ontario The B.C. Intermediate Team finished in 2nd with: Lindsay Joyce on High Voltage Coach: Pam Arthur Marion Thomas on High Piece Chef d’Equippe: Ron Trickett Sloan Hammon on Bird Watcher Holly Wells on Mr. W.W. Nick Holmes-Smith on Country Yucca 1975 Jokers Hill, Ontario No B.C. team competed, instead an Intermediate Western Canadian team placed 3rd with: Debbie Arnold on Redwillow Robie Tom Coates on Shaitan Nick Holmes-Smith on Country Yucca Michelle Hough on Wimpy 1976 Wayne DuPage, Illinois B.C’s Preliminary Team placed 3rd with: Nick Holmes-Smith on Sundance Kid Susan Holmes-Smith on Country Yucca Brenda Sloan on Muffin Bill Ulmer on Touchdown 1977 Coach & Chef d’Equippe: Robert Coates Chef d’Equippe: Linda Hammond Lexington, Kentucky B.C. Team placed 4th with: Bridget Flynn on Stormy Nick Holmes-Smith on Avalanche Jan Mathison on My Goodness Ann Smith on Miss Lady Wave Lynne Trickett on Harvester Bill Ulmer on Touchdown Coach: Michael Herbert Chefs d’Equippe: Ron & Barbara Trickett 3 NAYRC 101 A Guide to the North American Young Rider Championships 1978 Jokers Hill, Ontario B.C. Team eliminated with: Jammeme Elam on Apache Joe Coach: Michael Herbert Bridget Flynn on Avalanche Chefs d’Equippe: Bob Tjaden & Pat Flynn Nick Holmes Smith on Pukalua Sharron Piazza on Tango Lynne Trickett on Harvester Janice Tjaden on Triad Style (Ind. Bronze) 1979 Flying Horse Farms, South Hamilton, Mass Team B.C. eliminated with: Bridget Flynn on Questor Janice Tjaden on Triad Style Chris Van Horne on Amira Nigma Coach: Marian Thomas Chef d‘Equippe: Bob Tjaden 1980 Calgary, Alberta Team B.C. places 4th with: Debbie Dillistone on Pandemonium Karen McDonald on Sundance Kid Shannon Oldham on Playboy Alison Wilson on Winchester Janice Trickett on Georgann Mills? Michael Lavroff ? Coach: Zoltan Sztehlo Chef d‘Equippe: Barb Trickett 1981 Wayne Dupage, Ill (Dressage championship added, FEI recognition obtained) Team B.C. places 1st with: Collette Kinderdijk on C.B. Michael Lavroff on Othelo (Ind. Bronze) Karen McDonald on Sundance Kid Georgann Mills on Times Square Therese Washtock on Avalanche Alison Wilson on Winchester Coach: Zoltan Sztehlo Chef d‘Equippe: Rhonda Sztehlo 1982 Maple Ridge B.C. (Show Jumping was added to produce the first complete Championships) Team B.C. places 1st with: Caroline Choquette on Sweet Pea Coach: Kathy Wedge Tessa Fidgeon on Fredrick Chef d‘Equippe: Jill Choquette Michael Lavroff on Othelo Grooms: Tanya Comer & Brenda Philip Holly Longley on My Goodness Jennifer MacKenzie on C. B. Karen McDonald on Sundance Kid Joni Peters on Ruff Stuff Therese Washtock on Avalanche (Ind. Gold) 4 NAYRC 101 A Guide to the North American Young Rider Championships 1983 Flying Horse Farms, Mass Patch team eliminated with: Therese Washtock on Avalanche 1984 Cedar Valley, Ontario (Competition renamed American Continental Young Riders Championships) Trans Canada Team places 1st with: Craig Munro on Blue Folly (Alberta) Rebecca Nuth on Driftwood (Ontario) Joni Peters on Ruff Stuff (Ind. Silver) 1985 The competition landed at Tempel Farms in Wadsworth, IL, setting the stage for its continuing support of the championships. Much of the success and growth of the the NAYRCs is associated with Tempel Farms and the dedication of owner Howard Simpson. He is known to many as “the father of the North American Young Riders Championships”. Team B.C. places 1st with: Dianne Gilding on Grandiosism Karen Robinson on Sunset Snip Jerry Sulina on Chairman of the Board David Wilding-Davies on Crusader (Ind. Gold) Coach: Nick Holmes-Smith 1986 The full championships were cancelled due to location problems. The show went on in the form of alternate championships at Commonwealth Park in Culpepper Va. (show jumping), Ridgewood Farm in Orangeville, Ontario (eventing), and Painesville, Ohio (dressage). Team B.C. places 3rd with: Kirsty MacGinnis on Golden Navara Michael Page on Benchmark David Wilding-Davies on Hi Jinx 1987 Flying Horse Farms, Mass. Team B.C. Eliminated with: Cherie Ayres on Anarchist Michael Page on Benchmark Laura Patrick on Montego Bay David Wilding-Davies on Tradewinds Coach: Nick Holmes-Smith 1988 Tempel Farms, Wadsworth, Illinois (Competition renamed the NAYRC) Team B.C. places 4th with: Cherie Ayres on Chancery Karen Brain on Alpine Renegade Michael Page on Illustration Chelan Kozak on Arzrasen 5 NAYRC 101 A Guide to the North American Young Rider Championships 1989 Tempel Farms, Wadsworth, Illinois B.C./Alberta Team eliminated with: Cheri Ayres on Anarchist Philippa Bate on Kiwi Kim Helen Davies on Magic Sean Hatton on Jack’s Ruler Coach: David Wilding-Davies Chef d’ Equippe: Brian Hatton Groom: Sonya Crampton 1990 Tempel Farms, Wadsworth Illinois B.C. Alberta Team eliminated with: Philippa Bate on Kiwi Kim Kyle Carter on Fil de Lully Jodi Custance on Riot Squad Sandra Donnelly on Don Deet Sean Hatton on Jacks Ruler Coach: Ian Roberts 1991 Tempel Farms, Wadsworth, Illinois Team B.C. with: Tania Millen on Boggerah Coach: Lynda Ramsey Grooms: Joanne Weetman, Clair Griffith 1992 Bromont, Quebec Team B.C. eliminated with: Selena Olafson on Bayard Clynis Schultz on Sgt. Pepper Kristy Sloper on Air Cadet Danae Stephens on TJ Coach: Lynne Larsen Chef d’Equippe: Jody Sloper Groom: Karen Davies 1993 Tempel Farms, Wadsworth, Illinois 1994 Tempel Farms, Wadsworth, Illinois Team B.C. places 4th with: Ken Galbraith on ? Lesley Hughes on Sunny Jim Becky Lee (Edmonton) on ? Coach: Chef d’Equippe : Katherine Von Trebra Groom: Joanna Bailey 1995 Tempel Farms, Wadsworth, Illinois Intermediate Individual 9th with: Joanne Hickey on Irish Victory Preliminary Team eliminated with: Jennifer Bradshaw on Arcturus Janette Ellis on Zeska Taegan Lillies on Sunny Jim Becky Rowan on Milano Prince Coach: Diane Gilding & Ian Roberts Coach: Lynne Larsen Chef d‘Equippe Denice Lillies Grooms: Amanda Garnett, Lewis Walker, Katinka Marks, Angela Kendall & Beth LeBold 6 NAYRC 101 A Guide to the North American Young Rider Championships 1996 Tempel Farms, Wadsworth, Illinois 1997 Tempel Farms, Wadsworth, Illinois Intermediate individuals: Suzy Pettman on Brady (7th) Sean Smythe on Nite Rebel (retired) Preliminary Team B.C. places 4th Juli Bion on Howdy Pilgram (25th) Angela Kendall on Ironworker (26th) Kacey Krenn on Hungarian Rhapsody (27th) Shannon Thompson on Airtyme (retired) Coach: Lynne Larsen Chef d’ Equippe: Sarah Bradley. Grooms: Stacey Thorson, Anne Donaldson, Nicki Bradshaw, Carla Corbett, Alison Gain and Janette Bion Preliminary individuals: Amanda Garnett (withdrew) Taegan Lillies on CS Tailored (16th) Marissa McCaffery on Finnigan 1998 High Prairie, Colorado Intermediate Team B.C. places 4th : Hawley Bennett on Livingstone (Ind. 4th) Juli Bion on Howdy Pilgrim (12th) Shannon Thompson on Airtyme (14th) Coach: Robin Hahn Chef d’Equippe: Sarah Bradley Grooms: Rebecca Howard, Jennie Carr, Scott Vanjoff, and Joanna Bailey Preliminary B.C./Alberta team – 5th place Allison Gain on DeChaunac (9th) Elizabeth Zacharis on Oliver( 20th) Sharon Choney on The Friendly Giant ( 20th) 1999 Temple Farms - Wadsworth, Illinois Intermediate individuals: Rebecca Howard on Killarney (did not complete) Tabitha Lee on Tabby’s Tempo (did not start) Preliminary Team B.C. Carla Corbett on Loki Ashley Harris on Wild Thing Coach: Sarah Bradley Chef d’Equippe: Mary Howard Grooms: Samantha Taylor, Shandiss Wewiora, Miranda Liu, Sabrina Glaser, Stacey Dean, and Kylee Turner Jocelyn Howery on Houston Express Jordon McDonald on Airwalk 2000 High Prairie Farms – Colorado Rebecca Howard – Mayan Honor - 5th No provincial coach Groom: Nicole Leuthardt 7 NAYRC 101 A Guide to the North American Young Rider Championships 2001 – Temple Farms, Wadsworth Illinois Preliminary Team BC Shannon Higgins on Seventh Moment – 15th CCI* J Shannon Van Biert on Strictly Business (DNF) Stacey Thorson on Pepe Le Pewe (DNF) Shandiss Weiowora on Remington Chase (DNS) Coach: Chelan Kozak Chef d’ Equippe : Sarah Bradley Barn Manager: Shaye Kozak Grooms: Kayln Chalupa, Jenna Brownjohn Tina Llewellyn, Ashley Arnold 2002 Temple Farms, Wadsworth Illiniois Shannon VanBiert on Limited Edition 9th CCI* YR Jordon McDonald on Abbey Rode 22nd CCI* J Riders were training out of province and utilized their own coaches & grooms 2003 Bromont, Quebec 2006 Lexington, Virginia Danica Moore CCl* long format , riding Dunlavin Token- eliminated XC Rose Rogawski CCl* CH riding Dreamer- did not present for Show jumping Coach; Rebecca Howard Riders both rode on combined teams with other Provinces 2007 No BC riders attended 2008 Colorado Horse Park, Parker Colorado CCl* Jr. Combined team BC/ Ont Jacqueline Bradshaw – ( Ont) – riding Wizard of Oz 16th Julia Norman - (BC ) riding – Sauvignon WD Sarah Talaga – (Ont) riding – Vena 3rd Marissa Wolfe- (BC) riding The Maestro 6th Team Bronze Team Coach: Rebecca Howard Chef d’Equippe: Ann Morgan Grooms: Alicia Meconi Corine Smtih Dasha Ivandaeva Andi-Mae Warner 8 NAYRC 101 A Guide to the North American Young Rider Championships CCl** Stephanie Rhodes-Bosch –(BC) riding - Port Authority 3rd Coach; Rebecca Howard Groom: Dana Cooke 9 NAYRC 101 A Guide to the North American Young Rider Championships Rider Selection Criteria for the NAYRCs There are two main authorities who determine who can compete at the NAYRCs. A) FEI The NAYRC is a CCI ** Championship event, as well as a CCl* Ch but that division is for riders 14-18yr only, riders are eligible to compete up to the end of the year in which they turn 18. Both divisions are FEI events, subject to international standards, regulations and requirements of eligibility as outlined at the front of the EC Omnibus. B) HTBC The provincial “Selection Committee” has the authority to establish additional qualifying criteria (on top of those required by FEI) that it considers appropriate for participation on any B.C.-sponsored team. You must be nominated by your Province to compete at NAYRC The committee will choose teams from the pool of qualified horse/rider combinations, based on: 1. Performance Consistency and results. Candidates will be observed in competition as much as possible so selection committee members can become familiar with them and evaluate their preparedness for competition at their appropriate level. It is the riders responsibility to ensure the BCYR committee is aware of your goals 2. Soundness History of Horse Horses are subject to at least two Inspections prior to team selection, and possibly a 3rd check before team departure. Process for Vetting & Horse Inspections is posted on the web site. 3. Rider Citizenship Competitors and grooms bear significant responsibility as ambassadors of eventing in B.C and must have demonstrated both the willingness and maturity to ensure this. 4. Program Involvement Young Rider Activities and Fund-raising, evidence of a rider’s ability to support others and to contribute to the overall team effort will be considered. 5. Residency Riders and grooms must be Canadian Citizens (or landed immigrants) and members in good standing of Horse Trials BC. They must be current residents of B.C. or have resided in B.C. within the past three years. 10 NAYRC 101 A Guide to the North American Young Rider Championships Rider Selection Issues 1. The Selection Committee also has the Right to NOT nominate a team if it considers qualifying horse/rider combinations marginal, or for any other reason. Candidates meeting criteria may not necessarily be chosen . Selection is not automatic even if the team is not filled. 2. Effects of “Upgrading” before Team Selection. Team candidates who upgrade to Intermediate or Advanced HT's prior to the NAYRC and do poorly, may jeopardize their candidacy; and may be required to re- establish confidence by completing another Preliminary/Intermediate HT to the satisfaction of the Selection Committee. Positive results at the Intermediate or Advanced level would however, clearly enhance NAYRC candidacy. 3. YR Candidates Training Outside of BC. BC YR's living,training and competing outside of the province may still be considered for NAYRC teams or as individuals. Candidates may reside out-of-province for a maximum of three years. After 3 years, candidates are no longer considered residents of B.C. Candidates must be in regular communication with the YR Committee & Selection the following is applicable for any and ALL BCYR supported “team” functions Application: Candidates must utilize the application process, timelines and forms as posted on the web site. Coaching: A summary report must be submitted by the candidate’s coach identifying rider/horse suitability for the level of competition being considered. Conditioning Program: A summary of the candidate's fitness and horses conditioning program for their horse must be submitted Competition Results: Ongoing reports of competition results must include scores for all 3 phases and discussion of problem areas encountered. Soundness: Horse inspection reports to be submitted as per the Vetting Process document. Program Participation: Riders must submit an outline of their earlier participation in the BC Young Rider Program in order to qualify for any BCYR funds Candidates Duty to Communicate: it is in the best interest of the candidate to submit as much information as possible and to keep in regular touch with the YR Coach and the Selection Chair. It will be the rider's responsibility to maintain the required communication HTBC YR Selection Committee - 2008 Glynis Schultz - Chair Contact info: [email protected] 11 NAYRC 101 A Guide to the North American Young Rider Championships The ABC’s of the NAYRC’s “A Bunch of Commitment” 1. Parent/Adult Commitment Aka: Send Picture Of Truck And Trailer! No Young Rider competing at the One-Star Level can expect to attend the NAYRC without a parent (or surrogate) in tow! It is possible that exceptions could be considered for TwoStar (CH**) competitors, 19 and older. The responsibility of moving animals, riders, grooms and gear at the championships requires a reliable supply of vehicles, drivers and support - leading up to and throughout the competition. Parents of long-listed riders are encouraged to contact the chair of the YR committee if they are confused about potential demands on their time, vehicles, or pocketbooks. Parents of long-listed riders are asked to attend Young Rider meetings as camps and events. It is also hoped that parents assist with fundraising, and involve themselves with the YR support committee whenever possible. 2. Time Commitment Riders and Grooms 2a) Young Rider Camps Young Rider Camps are usually held in conjunction with the HTBC Spring Series Clinic and often another camp is held in the late summer early fall, depending on level of riders. Rider’s within reach of the NAYRCs should attend the Spring YR Camp. All riders MUST attend further camps/clinics as requested by the committee 2b) Time for Fundraising, Meetings, Vet Checks at Events, and YR Networking • • • 2c) Fundraising is part of most any team these days,equestrian or otherwise! Young Rider meetings are held at several events to provide updates and to assist with networking and the organization of fundraising. Vet checks and jog ups for long listed YRs will also be held at two spring events or as posted on the web site.. Team Training Camp: 3-5 days( may not be feasible some years) The length, location and dates of Training Camp are determined by the YR committee with input from the YR coach, some years the coach at NAYRC may not be the domestic coach, riders would be expected to ship early to the location of this coach and fully attend Spirit Camp . 12 NAYRC 101 A Guide to the North American Young Rider Championships 2d) NAYRC Time: 3 weeks away (perhaps longer in years when our US based coach is utilized, it is recommended that riders ship early to work with that coach closer to the site) The actual Competition runs over 6 days which includes mandatory in-barn Inspections 2e) 4 - 7 days Return travel time, depending on your preferred style of driving and whether you are heading to Colorado, Chicago , Quebec, Virginia or Kentucky 4 - 7 days Adjustment, settling in, & National Spirit Camp. This phase varies from year to year depending on group preferences . Most years, a National Spirit Camp is organized by the National Athlete Development Committee and the various provinces sending teams or riders. It is usually located at a site close to the NAYRC competition venue and runs 3 – 4 days. When competition is at altitude this likely will not take place Attendance at the Annual General Meeting (Oct) Thank you notes and other sponsor follow-up All riders and grooms who attended the championships, are expected to participate in a presentation of their own making at the AGM. 3. Financial Commitment (Guesstimate Only !!) Using figures @ 5+ yrs old Amounts Reported In Canadian Funds Using Exchange Rate Of 1.5 TEAM COSTS (fundraised money) 3a) Fixed Costs....................... Coaching Fee Airfare Accommodation Training Camp x 3 day figures will be split. 3b) Per Rider Costs......…..... Entries ($500.00 US) Rider Uniform/Cresting Groom Uniform/Cresting Groom Accommodation $3300...............................$3300 $1500 max $ 700 max $ 500 max $ 600 If more than one coach utilized these $1000/rider $ $ $ $ 600 130 130 140 Therefore: SENDING 6 RIDERS………………………………… $6000 Total for 6 riders/grooms……………………………………………..$9,300 In the past we have had access to funding from National Athlete Development Committee. These funds have typically been used to pay for Team coach and the travel costs assoc with same. Riders choosing to take a coach of their own choosing do so at their expense. The expectation is that this coach will agree to work with the designated Team coach. Remember this is a TEAM competition first and foremost 13 NAYRC 101 A Guide to the North American Young Rider Championships REQUIRED READING n’ ARITHMETIC FOR PARENTS The following pages are rated “PG” .........Parental Gaze required!!! 3c) Individual Rider Costs Team riders must be financially prepared to cover the costs of: • transportation - for their horses, their grooms, and themselves • accommodation for themselves (grooms accommodation to be fundraised) • vetting costs; • stabling fees; • shavings; • and all other miscellaneous costs associated with the competition. An outline of possible expenses is provided below but over the past 3 years, these have been reported as ranging anywhere from $2000. to $5000. depending on your luck, your vehicles, and your budget motivation. It is crucial that all riders/parents also understand that any shortfalls in fundraising mean that remaining “Team” costs have to be absorbed by the individual riders. Transportation Team Riders and Parents are responsible for moving their Horse, their feed and hay and equipment, their groom, and their grooms gear to and from the NAYRCs, as well as themselves (and groom) to and from the camping venue to the competition site on a “several times a day” basis. Riders sending their horses in other rigs, are likely to still require a vehicle and driver to achieve this. I’ll let you do the math here, depending on your vehicle. Vancouver to Vancouver to Denver, Colorado Chicago, Illinois ONE WAY ONE WAY Miles 1500 miles 1845 miles Km 2400 km 3070 km Time *27 hrs. *42 hrs Vancouver to Bromont, PQ ONE WAY 2920 miles 4695 km *53 hrs. * Distances and Driving Times as supplied by BCAA Mary’s Road Tip: Actual total mileage return from Chicago in ‘99 for our rig was 8304 km, or 2164 km (35%) more than quoted here by BCAA....and we left from the Interior! Just shows ya what getting lost, plus all the running back and forth from camp site to barn site, airports and tack shops can do for a budget. Total diesel costs were around $900. ($600 US). 14 NAYRC 101 A Guide to the North American Young Rider Championships Recommendations for Sharing Travel Costs Advice from those who have “been there and NOT done that” 1. Determine who and what vehicles are going and for what purpose - Horse transport vehicles - Groom/Stuff/Support Vehicles - “On site” team travel - airport trips, travel between accommodation and barn venues. THEN . . . BEFORE YOU LEAVE. . . • Determine what is to be shared besides Gas costs flat rate of so many cents a mile to cover driver time and vehicle wear and tear?? • Drivers should be responsible for keeping track of mileage and fuel costs and exclude any personal side trips. • Monies must be collected before departure from riders to cover 80% - 100% of estimated fuel/travel costs. Rider/Groom/Adult Accommodation Costs In Colorado ’98 & 2000 Camper parking was allowed at the competition site, providing hook-up and some “green” space for tents. Most parents, the coach, and one of the grooms “camped”, while the remaining female types headed to a motel (4 to a room) 15-20 minutes drive away. Showers were also available at High Prairie and no camping fees were ever collected from those back at the ranch. Colorado 2008 Grooms will be housed in camping style onsite Rooms were found to be very tight and needed to be booked in advance by over a month (109+ taxes per night) Riders will either camp onsite or stay in hotel rooms paid for individually One family booked RV onsite accom. one camped in trailer and the other stayed in Hotel in Castle Rock. Parker had hotel accom. and was closer to horse Park than Castle Rock. (Both were under 20 min) 15 NAYRC 101 A Guide to the North American Young Rider Championships Accommodations and Other Costs Opinions on Tenting Vs Camping Much debate has occurred on the merits of “Motelling” Vs “camping” in the past. The debate perhaps should be more accurately framed as competitive life in a “TENT” vs. life in an “RV”. Certainly, the Chicago experience suggests that 15 - 20 days of makeshift “tenting” is counter productive to producing rested, fed and organized riders/grooms/support staff......and that it be discouraged as a future option. Tenting is also impossible to achieve on the trip itself. On the road, overnight stops are difficult to predict and usually are nowhere near a motel.....Rented campers, RV’s or trailers with living quarters are required. Rider Food Costs Lunch tickets were provided to riders, grooms, and the chef throughout the five days of competition. • Grooms are responsible for their other food costs • Other Horse Costs .... $875 estimated here I’ve converted to Canadian dollars and have rounded off last years experiences) $ 140 - Stabling for early arrivals not covered by entry.(this will be site specific) 60 - $100 Stabling costs “on the road” 140 - Shavings costs and Ice costs 200 - Health Certificate, Coggins, VS, border inspection. 200 - Unanticipated Vet Costs (eg, pre competition ultra sound in our case) 150 - IV fluids, stomach tubing pre/post XC 50 - Stall Fan purchase 100 - Shoeing (depends on your time away, and footwear luck) 25 - Feed and Hay (we carried essentially all of it down there) Other Rider Purchases (some guesses here) $ Jog up Vet Check Outfit Cell Phone Charges – check your plan before you leave ! Health Insurance x 20 days Thank you’s and gifts Photo/video costs ?? Equipment costs “top hat and tails”, general upgrade of shipping boots etc ?? Cell Phones Check your cell phone plan before you leave…..you want an “Anywhere” plan of some sort or past experience has shown cell phone charges in excess of $600. !!!! Trust me, I know ! This also applies to those on YR team functions other than NAYRC, you DON”T want to have to use your cell phone in California and there is NO pay phone onsite. Town is a short drive away and phone cards are cheap! 16 NAYRC 101 A Guide to the North American Young Rider Championships Fundraising Issues for Young Riders 1. All money collected under the auspices of “Young Riders” is expected to be submitted to the collective YR fund, and is not to be directed toward individual YR expenses. 2. Permission from the YR committee must be obtained for use of the Horse Trials BC logo in any fundraising activity. 3. Donations/Sponsors must be followed up with Thank-you’s pre & post competition. The YR who initiated or obtained the sponsor may not be the one actually forwarding thank you correspondence.......but they are responsible for ensuring that it does indeed happen!! 4. Everyone’s time, location and situation is different. Distinction is not made between those who generate $50 vs. those who produce $500. The Young Rider Committee is not interested in directing their energies as fund raising police. The expectation is that everyone will do, organize, and contribute what they can. Young Riders may be asked to outline their past fundraising activities as part of application to the Selection Committee. 5. It is considered that Young Riders and grooms who were benefactors from the collective fund, but who managed minimal fund raising themselves in a given year, have the obligation and opportunity to offer their time and energies to future YR teams and activities. 6. Distribution of YR funds is at the discretion of the YR support committee with input from the general YR group. 7. The Young Rider Fund will attempt to leave a year end minimum balance of $1500 to cover coaching fees for the upcoming year. A NOTE ABOUT GROOM COSTS Transportation Provided without cost to the groom via rider vehicles. If another means of transport is chosen for reasons of personal preference, the cost is expected to be covered by the groom. Accommodation Provided out of general fund raised revenues if possible or, is a rider responsibility Food Considered the responsibility of the groom. In years when the BCYR acct can afford it, a nominal monetary grant will be made to each groom attending a BCYR supported function Potential grooms are expected to participate and contribute to fund-raising activities 17 NAYRC 101 A Guide to the North American Young Rider Championships Groom Selection for the NAYRCs The process for groom selection has varied from year to year, currently grooms will be required to submit an application for all BCYR team functions, other than for NAYRC where riders will select their own groom, it is expected that this person will also be a contributing member of BCYR. This process; Ensures optimum rider/groom compatibility Facilitates riders cost sharing in groom expenses Minimizes confusion when riders are dropped from the team close to departure, due to lameness, illness etc. It is crucial for grooms to understand that their ‘fortunes’ are tied to those of ‘their’ rider. If the rider is not named to the team, or has a last minute problem and is dropped from the team, so goes the summer plans for the groom as well. For functions other than NAYRC the expectation will be that all grooms work cohesively within the “team” of riders while at the event. One groom will be named as “Barn Chef”,to coordinate barn activities and XC coolout. Where possible that person shall receive nominal funding from BCYR. Groom Guidelines 1. Age • • 2. Experience • • • • • 3. Ability to assume a Supportive Vs a Starring Role Participation with other Team Sport Ability to work in peer groups Involvement With Young Rider Activities • 5. Current Riding/Competitive Level Participation in the 10 minute Box Involvement in Traveling with Horses Practice with Spit and Polish Turnout Knowledge of Barn Management Maturity and Citizenship • • • 4. Grooms at the one star competition are expected to be at least 13 years of age. Grooms at the two star championship level, are expected to be at least 15 years of age. Meetings, Fund Raising, Clinics, etc. Availability and Time Commitment • • • Attendance at Final Training Camp is required Availability to make the “road trip” with the horses is preferred but not always essential. Attendance at the AGM is required! 18 NAYRC 101 A Guide to the North American Young Rider Championships Riders’ And Grooms’ Responsibilities 1. To provide an FEI passport Validated by the EC for competing in the North American Young Rider Championships 2. To provide the coach with the following before departure Individual goals for the trip and competition. Qualities they intend to bring to the group/team Conditioning plan in use (riders only) Feeding plan (current and for the trip) (riders only) 3. To accept coach involvement and the need for team priorities To support, participate and communicate with the coach To utilize lines of communication as outlined at training camp for conflict resolution 4. To generate team cohesiveness and to provide support to team members This can come in many forms: Informational, Emotional, Physical, Inspirational, Nutritional, Recreational etc. Practice at least one method daily. 5. To ensure one has all needed information in a timely fashion Information may not be spoon-fed on an individual basis. Riders are responsible for “hearing” and understanding all announcements and details. Write it down or have it repeated, but make sure you get it. 6. To recognize your obligation to provincial organizers, your country, and your sport To accept a leadership role and to conduct yourself as ambassadors at all times. Time and energy must also be set aside for thank-you’s to NAYRC organizers, and for developing a presentation at the BCHT AGM 7. To provide all necessary equipment in good working order Parent and YR Committee Responsibilities 1. To assist with team transport and accommodation Each parent (or rider) is responsible for providing vehicles for their rider, their horse, a groom, and all associated feed and equipment, by one means or another. 2. To support the coaches decision making and authority 3. To support team cohesiveness 19 NAYRC 101 A Guide to the North American Young Rider Championships Coach’s Responsibilities The coach is responsible for coordinating all team activities and is expected to support riders in making decisions that will enhance both group and individual goals. Since the coach likely has had minimal (if any) input into the horse and riders overall development prior to team selection, his/her role (simply stated) is to get the most out of the team he/she has! The Young Rider Coach is responsible for: 1. Conducting a training camp With the primary goal being to initiate team identity and to ensure that all riders have adequate information on • Travel plans and recommended shipping practices • Jog-up protocols and expectations. • Cool out and 10-minute box routines and practices • Barn security routines • FEI rules and lines of communication at an international event. • Riders as provincial ambassadors and general Codes of Conduct. • Roles of grooms, chef d’equippe. The coach is also responsible for establishing the lines of communication to be used for problem solving and conflict resolution amongst team members and for handling any rider/coaching disputes should they occur. 2. Providing expert opinion The coach is the most knowledgeable and experienced resource on the trip. All decisions and rider choices must be done in consultation with him/her. 3. Generating team cohesiveness Many decisions may be made on the basis of what is best for the group rather than serving individual interests. While each coach is entitled to his or her own style and interpretations, rider/group consultation will be an expected part of the process. It is the expectation of BCYR that at ALL times the coach will conduct themselves in a professional manner, adhering to the EC Coaches Code of Conduct. Failure to do so will result in immediate removal from the position of BCYR coach 4. Safeguarding rider safety and equine health/soundness This is a shared responsibility between coach/rider/grooms and parents. 5. Exercising authority as required The coach does have the authority to remove any rider from the team due to a Breech of Code of Conduct or for other failures to meet BCHT standards. 20 NAYRC 101 A Guide to the North American Young Rider Championships Chef d’Equippe Responsibilities 1. The primary role of the Chef d’Equippe is that of Team Manager. He/she is to coordinate the practical details of entries, accommodation and travel arrangements; and assist with any other “housekeeping duties” or rider/groom/parent support as designated by the coach. 2. The Chef is critically important as the liaison person between the ground jury and the team. He/she should have an understanding of FEI rules and procedures and attend all official meetings at the NAYRC competition. He/she is generally the one to ensure the posting of notices, starting orders, rule adjustments, and general team information. 3. The Chef and the Coach work together in the making of team decisions, the communication of competition plans, and the organization of barn, camp, and social activities. 4. As “second in command” the Chef has the right to exercise his/her authority to ensure team functioning and cooperation, and is also authorized to initiate disciplinary action in breech of conduct situations. 5. Unless an obvious Chef presents him/herself earlier in the season, he/she will be officially named after team selection has been finalized and it becomes clear which adults will be making the trip and attending the competition. The role of Chef usually falls to the most qualified adult attending the NAYRC. The “job” can also be viewed as a learning opportunity for someone keen to involve him/herself further in YR or FEI structures. In this situation, it should be shared with a more experienced individual. There may be years when the “team” coach will be assigned Chef duties as well.Individual coaches going will be encouraged to attend Chef meetings as well 6. Prior to the competition, Chef duties are handled by the YR support committee, or its designate. 7. This position is an unpaid, volunteer opportunity. Perks would include a team uniform and lunch tickets as supplied in competition packets. For Chef duties as related to “other” BCYR functions see attached CRS Chef duties list. 21 NAYRC 101 A Guide to the North American Young Rider Championships Qualification Terminology First, ya gotta understand FEI lingo . . . CCI: Concours Complet International A 3-Day event recognized by FEI and utilizing international rules/standards, as opposed to national (EC) rules and standards (CCN). They run at one star, two star, three star & four star levels. They can be run as with steeplechase or w/o. NAYRC is run under Olympic format, that being without CIC: Concours Complet Combini This is an International (FEI) ‘Horse Trials’. It can be held over one or two days, with the dessage and stadium test on the first day, followed by the Cross Country on the second day. They run at one star, two star, three star and four star levels. These competitions have become increasingly available. There is currently serious debate within the Sport, suggesting that the CIC format might replace the more demanding CCI format in Championship Competition. The Bejiing Olylmpics in 2008 is hosting a CIC format for Eventing, as this was deemed the only solution to not having an Eventing venue at all! CH: Championship Competitions Qualifying requirements for Championship competitions are usually greater than the qualification criteria for non championship competitions, so be sure to read carefully ! Qualification Result: The FEI defines a Qualification result as completing a competition within minimum parameters of all round performance. ¾ Not more than 75 negative points in the dressage test from 2002 and not less than 50% of Dressage good marks before 2002, ¾ Not more than 20 jumping penalties on the Cross Country Obstacles Test, ¾ Not more than 90 seconds exceeding the Cross Country time, ¾ Not more than 16 penalties at obstacles from 2002 and ¾ Not more than 20 before 2002 on Show Jumping Test. ¾ A qualifying result can also be achieved by finishing within the top 25% of starters. CNC or 3Day Full Phase National 3Day competition – Preliminary, Intermediate or Advanced ONE-STAR COMPETITION = PRELIMINARY DIVISION CCI or CIC • Full-phase or short format, International 3-Day event, or International Horse Trials at the Preliminary Level • An introduction to the 3-day event for riders and horses TWO-STAR COMPETITION – INTERMEDIATE DIVISION CCI or CIC • Full- phase, or short format International 3-Day event, or International Horse Trials at the Intermediate Level • For riders with some experience on horses just beginning international competition 22 NAYRC 101 A Guide to the North American Young Rider Championships • There is currently only 1 CCI** competitions in Canada- Bromont, Quebec) THREE STAR COMPETITION – ADVANCED DIVISION CCI or CIC For competitors and horses with some international experience FOUR STAR COMPETITIONS – ADVANCED++ DIVISION CCI or CIC Only one in N. America (Rolex, Kentucky), and only 3 annually in the world . An Olympic year and World Equestrian Games Year offer an additional four star 23 NAYRC 101 A Guide to the North American Young Rider Championships National Athlete Development – CCI Preparation Program The National Athlete Development Committee distributes an Information Package to all riders declaring for a CCI*/** for the first time. Details & contact information on this program can be found on Page 26 of your Eventing Omnibus. Athlete development has a list of riders Talent Squad and Pre Talent squad identified riders, which they track progress with and ensure that riders are kept up to date with opportunities as they present themselves. If you are not on this list and wish to be, contact Provincial AD rep Trish Bosch or Debbie Dorosh The following qualification summaries have been borrowed from this Info Package Document. However, if you learn anything from this handbook or the CCI Prep Info Package, it should be to follow 3 Golden Rules . It is also important to never rely on anything other than your Eventing Omnibus and the Equine Canada Web Site as your primary source of official and updated information. Rule # 1 – READ YOUR OMNIBUS (front pages) Rule # 2 - Read the front pages of your Omnibus AGAIN and learn your away around the Equine Canada web site www.equinecanada.ca Rule #3 - Both FEI and National Qualifying Standards change from year to year Always Consult with the EC Omnibus and web site for the current Criteria. On the EC web site you will need and find ¾ Declaration of Intent to compete in a CCI ¾ Certificate of Qualification Forms (for recording and submitting competition results) ¾ FEI passport Applications ¾ Rider Code of Conduct Forms 24 NAYRC 101 A Guide to the North American Young Rider Championships One Star Criteria Championship – Unofficial Summary Check the Omnibus or Web Site Documents for the “Official” version pg 35 1. FEI Standard; Minimum Qualifying result as a combination; One CCl *or Two ClC * 2. Canadian Qualification Standard requires: ¾ The horse and rider in Combination ¾ Within the current or preceding 2 years ¾ One Qualifying Result to be within 3 months of the target CCI* A minimum of: Three (3) Separate Qualifying Results as follows: Not more than 75 penalty points in the dressage test Not more than 20 jump penalties on XC Not more than 90 seconds slow on XC Not more than 16 Stadium jump penalties OR Finish within the top 25% of starters At either of the Following Competitions Preliminary National Horse Trials – CNC* Preliminary International Horse Trial – CIC* Changes from 2002 requirements ¾ Minimum number of horse trials required reduced to 3 from 4 ¾ Period of Qualification extended to 2 weeks (from 10 days) prior to CCI Note: Changes between the 2002 and 2001 “qualifying result” reflect changes to the Dressage Tests and the Stadium Jumping Scoring System, rather than an actual change in the qualifying criteria. 25 NAYRC 101 A Guide to the North American Young Rider Championships Two Star Criteria Championship – Unofficial Summary Check the Omnibus or Web Site Documents for the “Official” version pg 35 Qualifying Results are defined as follows: Not more than 75 penalty points in the dressage test Not more than 20 jump penalties on XC Not more than 90 seconds slow on XC Not more than 16 Stadium jump penalties OR Finish within the top 25% of starters Within The current and 2 preceding years, but at least 2 weeks prior to the CCI FEI Requirements Applies to both horse and rider as a combination One CCl ** or Two ClC ** or One CH* Plus one ClC * ¾ Canadian Requirements Qualifying result at a min of one CCN/CCl/ CClO or CH* three day One ** ClC within 3 months ¾ ** Changes from 2002 Requirements: ¾ Minimum number of HT required reduced from 3 to 2 ¾ Period of Qualification extended to 2 weeks (from 10 days) prior to CCI 26 NAYRC 101 A Guide to the North American Young Rider Championships Passports FEI passports are required for both the one and two star competitions at the North American Young Riders Championships. As a general guideline, FEI passports are required for all horses competing in CCI**'s or above and for horses competing in CCI*'s in a foreign country. All Passports must be validated by CEF in order for horses to be authorized to compete in CCI ‘s or CIC’s. Validation means that the passport has been filled out according to FEI standards and has been stamped by EC. Do not make a mark in your new FEI passport until you have studied the EC validation requirements – on the web site and in the appendices of this manual. Riders contemplating the NAYRC’s should be purchasing their FEI passports and be returning them to EC for validation by May or early June. Cost for an FEI passport is $348.80. An application is supplied in the Appendix and is on the EC web site Start planning your vaccination dates for equine influenza now, as outlined in the validation requirements. When you book your vets for the vaccinations, remind them that they will need their “stamp” with them for stamping your passports. It is up to you to be sure the vaccinations are recorded in your passport properly....most vets do not carry the FEI requirements around in their pockets......so make sure that you do...........and then make sure they are followed !! HAVING YOUR PASSPORT READY, IS AS IMPORTANT AS HAVING YOUR HORSE READY ! Check www.equinecanada.ca for updates. 27 NAYRC 101 A Guide to the North American Young Rider Championships Entry Process for FEI Events – Unofficial Summary All Competitors must be authorized by their National Federations to compete in FEI sanctioned events. It is the responsibility of the competitor to ensure that they meet or exceed all qualification requirements, and to provide Equine Canada with a summary of these qualifying results along with a Copy of their entry form. ¾ Check out the Certificate of Qualification Document ,below is the link and start recording details like the number of starters in your division and your dressage scores, as well as time and jump penalties in all other phases. http://www.equinecanada.ca/pdf_files/eventing_files/2007_approved_CCI___CIC_entry_criteria.pdf ¾ Check out the front pages of the Omnibus for the qualification requirements and for the Official Regulations and Procedures for Competing in FEI Three Day Events 2007 An unofficial summary of the general process is as follows: Six Months or so ahead of the Competition: 1. Ensure that memberships and competitive licenses are current. 2. Send in a ‘Declaration of Intent’ You clearly have all ready done this, which is how & why you received this info package ! Deadlines are JAN 15/07 for CCI’s before Aug 31; and June 1 for CCI’s after Sept 1/07 3. Apply for your FEI passport if you do not already have one. Currently, the only situation you do not require an FEI passport, is if you are entering a One Star level competition held in Canada. The cost of a new FEI passport is $348.80 A passport application is in this package & on the EC web site. 4. Once you have received your blank passport from EC, consult the accompanying directions for Completion and Validation of a FEI Passport (also on the web site) very carefully BEFORE putting pen to document. The color of ink you use is important here. Also, all your horses Vaccinations must be recorded in the passport and include your Veterinarians official stamp. 5. Send the Completed Passport BACK to Equine Canada for ‘Validation’. On or Before the Entry Opening Date ¾ Mail a COPY of your entry and your completed “Certificate of Qualification” document to Equine Canada, this form is in your Omnibus as well as available online. ¾ This process registers you as an FEl rider, EC invoices you the $20 fee for this.You will then receive a card in the mail. On the Entry Opening Date ¾ Mail your Entry and Entry Fees to the Competition’s Entry Secretary ¾ For NAYRC this will be done by BCYR/HTBC 28 NAYRC 101 A Guide to the North American Young Rider Championships Glossary of Terms Junior Juniors are riders aged 14 to 18. This means there is overlap between YRs and Juniors at age 16 to 18. The NAYRCs host a CCI-J* as well as a CCI-Y*. In the past, J and Y athletes have been combined into unofficial teams of four riders from each Province, zone, etc. (We think a YR must declare if he/she is a Young Rider or a Junior at a certain point in the year for that year if they are 16 to 18.) For 2007 there will not be a long format for those older than 18 years. CC CS CD CA CE CV CH CI CIO Eventing Competition Jumping Event Dressage Event Driving Event Endurance Riding Event Vaulting Event Championship Event International Event (CSI is an international Jumping Event) Official International Event (see this used when referring to Team Competitions it seems CCIO) P Y CH W WEG M EU GR CC Pony Riders Young Riders (CSIO-Y for example) Childrens Event World Cup (CDI-W, CSI-W, CCI-W) World Equestrian Games World (CH-M is a world championship) Europe General Regulations Eventing CCI Concours Complet International A full phase, 3-Day Event recognized by FEI and utilizing international rules and standards, as opposed to national (CEF) rules and standards. In 1998, the only CCI to run in Canada was at Bromont, Quebec… see our list of CCI’s for 1999 (p. ) CIC Concours Complet National A horse trial sanctioned and conducted under FEI rules CCN Concours Complet National A full phase, 3-Day Event recognized by CEF and utilizing national rules and standards. The Osoyoos 3-Day is an example of a CCN….I think. 29 NAYRC 101 A Guide to the North American Young Rider Championships CCN-JY* J is for Junior, Y is for Young Rider, Therefore a CCNJY - is a Concours Complet National open only to Juniors and Young Riders at the Preliminary level CCIY** Concours Complet International open only to Young Riders at the Intermediate level. CCIO International Team event (I think) EC Equine Canada (formerly the Canadian Equestrian Federation) Established in 1977 as the Canadian Equestrian Federation (CEF), Equine Canada is the governing body of National Equestrian Sport, Recreation and Industry in Canada. Equine Canada is responsible for fostering and encouraging the national development of all aspects of equestrian activity (excluding racing) and for providing the standards which competitions under it's jurisdiction are conducted. Governing all aspects of competition, EC educates and licenses all judges, stewards and technical delegates who officiate at these competitions. EC is recognized by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) and the Canadian Olympic Association as the governing body for equestrian sport in Canada. It is the point of contact with national equestrian federations in over 100 countries. With over 10,000 members and 24 affiliate organizations, EC represents everyone from top show jumpers to Pony Club members. EC’s national office is located in Ottawa and is professionally staffed on a full time basis. CEC Canadian Eventing Committee – listed in the Omnibus EC Short List – Check the Omnibus for current criteria To get your name on this list, you and your horse have proven your potential to successfully represent Canada as an Individual and as a Team Member. Generally speaking this means that within the previous year, you have finished in the top third of starters at an CCI *** or the top half of a CCI ****, with a maximum of 20 jumping penalties on cross country. The criteria is set by the Canadian Eventing Committee (in conjunction with FEI standards) and is subject to change from year to year. EC Long List – Check the Omnibus for current criteria Riders here, have shown their potential to become “short listed”. That is, they are riding at the 3 and 4 star levels, but have not (yet) placed in the top third or half, or have more than 20 jump penalties/cross country. Riders competing very successfully at the two-star level and who are likely ready to upgrade, may also find themselves on the “long list”. EC Talent Squad – Check the Omnibus for current criteria The Talent Squad consists of riders from the preliminary three day level and up who, by their performance during the time period designated under general regulations, have shown potential to reach the international level. Riders can be selected to the Talent Squad in one of three ways: 1. Riders who have successfully completed a preliminary level three-day or CCI (CCN) one star event and finished in the top 1/3 of the starting field. At preliminary three- day events hosting more than one division but judged by the same jury, the selection will be made, based on the number of starters of the entire starting field. 30 NAYRC 101 A Guide to the North American Young Rider Championships 2. Riders who have successfully completed a CCI (CCIO)/CCN 2 star or Intermediate full phase event or CCI 3 star who have not met the Short or Long List criteria. 3. Riders who are on the Talent Squad in 2000, who fail to meet the criteria for the 2001 Squad, may be kept on the squad for one year on the recommendation of the CET Three Day Event Management Committee and the National Coach. Rider Talent ID Lists are published every December by CEF. HP High Performance Committeee – listed in the Omnibus A sub committee of the Canadian Eventing Committee which is part of Equine Canada, is responsible for developing, selecting and training all international teams in the five equestrian disciplines recognized by the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI). These five include the three Olympic disciplines of dressage, show jumping and three day eventing, as well as driving and endurance. Fundraising, marketing, public relations and other programs which benefit the Team are all managed by the HP committee. HP sends teams to the Olympic Games, Pan American Games, World Equestrian Games, World Cup Championship. Individuals and teams also compete world-wide each year in international events. ERA Elite Riders Association – Rider Reps listed in the Omnibus An association dedicated to presenting and promoting the views and interests of “High Performance Eventing Athletes”. There are 2 rider reps on the CEC committee, and two selectors chosen by the ERA on the High Performance Selection Committee FEI Federation Equestre Internationale The governing body that sets standards and rules for all international equestrian events. Riders competing in FEI recognized events (CCIs) are likely to face more demanding qualifying criteria, different passport requirements, internationally sanctioned judges, greater speeds and longer distances in the endurance phase, stringent barn security, etc than when competing at national level competitions. HCBC Horse Council BC HCBC is the provincial arm of Equine Canada and operates an office in Abbottsford with paid, full time staff. Horse Council BC is committed to assisting all horse people in BC. Horse Council BC is a member of several provincial, national and international associations including: BC Agricultural Council, BC Outdoor Recreation Association, Sport BC, Canadian Equestrian Federation, American Horse Council, Canadian Association for Individual's with Disabilities. Its activities are diverse and include lobbying governments for changes in farm tax law, border crossings, access to recreational areas, working with the insurance industry to ensure adequate, affordable liability coverage for coaches and riders, and working with special interest equestrian groups (vaulters, endurance riders, disabled riders) to promote their interests and activities. HTC Horse Trials Canada A fundraising arm of the Canadian Eventing Committee. 31 NAYRC 101 A Guide to the North American Young Rider Championships HTBC Horse Trials BC The Provincial arm of Canadian Eventing committee that administers eventing in BC. Activities such as the Young Riders Program, scheduling and coordination of BC events, team selection, course inspection, and many clinics and seminars are all driven by volunteer HTBC committees. ILPH NCCP International League for the Protection of the Horse National Coaching Certification Program This national program oversees the development of standards, requirements and testing for coaching Levels 1 through Level 4. NF National Federation (e.g. Equine Canada ) NAYRC North American Young Riders Championships This venue offers Riders aged 16 -21 their own FEI level competition which is subject to the same criteria and standards of other international (CCI) events. For 2006 a CH * division will be held for riders 14-18yrs OC Organizing Committee The OC of a given competition (e.g. the NAYRC) may also make decisions or impose criteria in addition to those imposed by their own NF and the FEI WEVA World Equine Veterinary Association One-Star * Full phase, 3-Day Event at the Preliminary level An introduction to the three day event for competitors and riders Two-Star** Full phase, 3-Day Event at the Intermediate level For competitors with some experience on horses just beginning international competition. Three-Star*** Full phase, 3 Day Event at the Advanced level For competitors and horses with some international experience Four-Star**** Full phase, 3 Day Event at the “Advanced plus” level For experienced and successful combinations of international competitors and horses. A four-star is an advanced level event held at the Olympic or World Championship level. While on paper the specifications are the same in a three-star and a four-star, for example no cross-country fence may be higher than 3'11", it’s what they do with that 3'11" that makes the difference. Until 1998, the only annual four stars had been in England at Badminton and Burghley, until Rolex Kentucky expanded its roster to host the first CCI**** outside the U.K. 32 NAYRC 101 A Guide to the North American Young Rider Championships
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