INTERNATIONAL EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION SPORTING CODE

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INTERNATIONAL EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION

SPORTING CODE

 

Issued on 5th of the Horen’s Calling, 1841

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

ARTICLE I: Hierarchy

ARTICLE II: Regulations

ARTICLE III: Definitions

ARTICLE IV: Tracks 

ARTICLE V: Safety Measures

*Code is still in writting, which means that the document will be updated over time.

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ARTICLE I: Hierarchy

 

• President

The President is a person who is the main representative of the International Equestrian Federation (FIE).

 

Currently occupied: Volmar Barclay

 

• Vice President

The Vice President is a person who is the right hand of the President. His task is to do a certain job if the president is unable to do them. When the current President resigns or dies, the Vice President automatically takes the position of President, with a unanimous vote.

 

Currently occupied: [Vacant]

 

• Secretary General

The Secretary General is responsible for the activities of the FIE’s mobility department, representing FIE worldwide. Its task is to promote and advertise the work of the FIE across nations, as well as to identify and promote potential teams and equestrians around the world.

 

Currently occupied: [Vacant]

 

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ARTICLE II: Regulations

 

1. Championships and competitions

• The FIE will organize the Realm Championships, as well as other competitions around the world. In accordance with FIE regulations, licensed teams and equesters will participate in licensed competitions held under FIE regulations.

• Persons over the age of 16 have the right to officially participate in licensed races, as well as to become a member of a licensed team, regardless of gender.

• The maximum number of equestrians in a championship is 7, while in side competitions, the number is limited to 10.
• In order for equestrian to participate in championships, the individual needs to get official licence from FIE. License is not necessary for side competitions.
• In order for a team to participate in championships and recruit the racers, the team needs to get official licence from FIE. Licence is necessary for both championships and side competitions.

 

2. Regulations

• The regulations applicable to the championships and competitions are the International Sporting Code and any other regulations applicable to the Championship as issued by the FIE from time to time, together referred to as the “Regulations”.

• The Sporting Regulations are issued by the FIE and apply to the Championships and competitions taking place in the calendar year referred to in the title. Any changes made by the FIE for safety reasons may come into effect without notice or delay.

• If an equestrian is unable to be present in person at the Competition he must nominate his representative in writing.

• The person having charge of an entered horse during any part of a Competition is responsible jointly and severally with the competitor for ensuring that the requirements are observed.

• Equestrians must ensure that their horses comply with the conditions of eligibility and safety throughout practice and the race.

• It is the equestrian’s responsibility to ensure that all persons concerned by his entry observe all the requirements of the Regulations.

 

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ARTICLE III: Definitions

 

1. Breeder

A breeder is a person who has a license for the purpose of breeding racehorses. A breeder, in order to participate in international races, must be part of an already licensed team that has a vacancy for a breeder.

 

The breeder who is already part of the team must follow the instructions of the team, be it in terms of how to feed the horse, the number of exercises that the horse will perform and the like. Breeder is picked either by a licensed team, or the breeder himself sends a request to a licensed team.

 

2. Equestrians

Equestrian is a person who is licensed to participate in races. Equestrian can be anyone over the age of 16, with a license approved by the FIE, as well as to be a member of one of the licensed teams. In order for a person to become licensed equestrian, he or she must inform the licensed team they wish to join.

 

3. Teams

Teams are a licensed group of people who participate in licensed races. Licensed teams can participate in championships, compete against other teams as well as monitor the results of their growth as well as the growth of their equestrians. In order for team to exist, a person (or a group of people) must inform the current President of FIE.

 

4. Championship

The championship is the main event, that is, the main race held and organized by the FIE. The championship takes place every four years, giving teams and their equestrians time to prepare for the next championship.

 

The championship is composed of three key events:

 

• Practice: The first day of the championship where equestrians try out a racetrack, check their and their horse’s performance..

• Qualifications: The second day of the championship which determines the starting positions of the equestrians for the day of the race.

• Race: The last, and at the same time the main day of the championship in which equestrians compete for the championship title.

 

In the championship, the maximum number of equestrians is 7, according to the FIE Regulations. 

 

The championship also contains a points list, which shows the number of points that the equestrian will get depending on his position at the end of the race:

• First place: 10 points

• Second place: 7 points

• Third place: 5 points

• Fourth place: 4 points

• Fifth place: 3 points

• Sixth place: 2 points

• Seventh place: 1 point

• DNF: -1 points

 

5. Competition

The competition is a side event that does not count towards the championship, but it can have a big impact on the equestrian's career, depending on the won competitions and his performance during the competitions. The number of competitions is indefinite, but they are held between championships at least 2 times.

 

The competition, unlike the championship, does not contain a points list, but the first three places are taken into account, as well as the performance of the horse and equestrian. The maximum number of equestrians that can compete is 10, according to the FIE Regulations.

 

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ARTICLE IV: Tracks

 

1. Championship Track

Championship Track is a race track that is intended exclusively for championships. This race track is constructed by the FIE, and also planned according to the FIE Regulations. This race track must provide the following:

 

• Starting Grid of seven positions, in other words the number of equestrians participating in the race,

• Signalization signs set up to allow equestrians to navigate during the race,

• Grandstands off the racetrack for spectators attending the race.

 

2. Competition Track

Competition Track is a race track that is intended for holding side competitions. This race track may or may not be provided by the FIE. The same terms apply to this race track as to the Championship Track, except that the number of starting positions is increased by 3.

 

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ARTICLE V: Safety Measures

 

1. Safety on the track

Safety on the track is paramount, so that the event passes without any incidents, be they minor or major. In order for safety to be on the first place, before the start of the race, the technicians of a race track must ensure that the race track is:

 

• Cleaned thoroughly to prevent slips or falls,

• Checked to determine if there are any obstacles.

 

2. Off-track safety

Off-track safety is also important, as there are people off the track to whom safety has been promised upon arrival. To ensure the safety of people outside the lane, the following must be done:

 

• Fences should be set up, high enough and sturdy enough to prevent any incident,

• The distance between the spectators and the race track should be set at least 3 meters.

 

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Penned by,

Lord Mayor of San Luciano, President of FIE

 

[Wyrvun 1808]

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