1.1 The Wellpride USEA American Eventing Championship will be held at Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, Illinois and will be confined to qualified riders with qualified horses.
1.2 Horses and riders, not necessarily as a combination, must qualify at the level to be entered.
1.3 Horses and riders must be members/registered with the USEA at time of gaining qualifications and during the Wellpride USEA American Eventing Championships competition.
1.4 The qualification period shall be July 31, 2007 to August 18, 2008.
1.5 A qualifying result is only valid with no jumping penalties in the cross-country phase.
ENTRIES
Please note the following important points:
- It is the rider’s responsibility to ensure that he or she has entered the correct division.
- Explanation of the use of the words “Completed and Competed.” It is the determination of the USEA that a rider and/or horse must have “completed,” that is obtained a final numerical score, at a particular level in competition in order to be considered as having “competed” at that level. For purposes of the AEC if a rider in a JR, YR, or AM division has, in the 24 months prior to the start of the AEC, completed a competition two levels above the championship level he or she has entered, then that rider will be in violation of the rules of the AEC. While the USEA will make every attempt to check the qualifications of horse and rider prior to the closing date, the final responsibility lies with the competitor. If during the AEC a competitor is found to have entered a division for which he or she is ineligible, then the competitor will be required to compete Hors Concours. If such ineligibility is discovered after the competition then the result will be declared null and void.
- The Championship Horse divisions are intended to include horses who may be in their first year of competition at the next level and still be eligible for the level entered, i.e. horses entered in the Training Horse (CH) may have completed some preliminary competitions during the qualifying period."
- Key to abbreviations: Junior (JR), Young Riders (YR) Amateur (AM) and Horse (H) Championship (CH) Beginner Novice (BN), Novice (N), Training (T), Preliminary (P), Intermediate (I), Advanced (A). (For Amateur definition see USEF Rules for Eventing rule reference in 2.6 below. For JR and YR definitions, see USEF Rules for Eventing rules EV104.2 and EV104.3)
2.1 Opening date is July 29. Closing date is August 26.
2.2 A list of qualified horses and riders, along with the level they are qualified for, will be maintained on the USEA web site.
2.3 Riders must list all qualifying results achieved during the qualifying period on their entry form for the level they entered in the Wellpride/USEA American Eventing Championships.
2.4 Incomplete entries may be refused at the discretion of the organizer.
2.5 IMPORTANT - For all “Rider” divisions (JR) (YR) (AM) - Riders may be entered for the Wellpride/USEA American Eventing Championships no more than one level below the highest level at which they have competed during the previous 24 months, i.e. if the highest level the rider has completed competitions is the preliminary level during the qualifying period, the rider may only enter the championships at the Preliminary or Training levels, if qualified. (This provision shall not apply to designated "Horse" divisions in which riders at any level of experience may enter, provided that the horse is qualified.)
2.6 For all "Amateur" (AM) divisions – Riders must be eligible for Amateur status (in accordance with EV Appendix 3.2.4 of the 2008 USEF Rules for Eventing) and have declared their amateur status to the USEA or USEF for the 2008 competition season. This amateur status must be declared prior to the event entry being submitted, otherwise the entry will automatically be moved to the Horse division, if properly qualified. If not properly qualified for the Horse division, the entry will not be accepted.
2.7 For all "Horse" (H) divisions - Horses may be entered for the Wellpride/USEA American Eventing Championships no more than one level below the highest level at which they have competed during the qualifying period, i.e. if the highest level the horse has completed competitions is the Preliminary level during the qualifying period, the horse may only be entered in a "Horse" division at the championships at the Preliminary and Training levels, if qualified. (This provision shall not apply to any division other than designated "Horse" divisions.)
American Eventing Championship Beginner Novice Level - This level will include a total of three divisions to be offered in the categories of AM (CH), JR (CH), and Horse (CH).
3.1 Horses and riders, not necessarily as a combination, during the period from July 31, 2007 to August 18, 2008 will qualify to compete in this division when they have met the following criteria:
Two first through fifth placings in any USEA recognized Beginner Novice Horse Trials
OR:1st through fifth placing in any USEA Beginner Novice Area Championship
Riders in any Beginner Novice division may not have completed competitions (obtained a final numerical score) at the Training level or higher during the 24 months prior to the start of the competition. For the Horse (CH) division, horses may have completed competitions at the Novice level during the qualifying period, but may not have completed competitions at the Training level or higher at any time.
American Eventing Championship Novice Level - This level will include a total of three divisions to be offered in the categories of AM (CH), JR (CH), and Horse (CH).
4.1 Horses and riders, not necessarily as a combination, during the period from July 31, 2007 to August 18, 2008 will qualify to compete in this division when they have placed with the following qualifying result(s):
1st or 2nd in any USEA recognized Novice Horse Trials
OR: 3rd in two USEA recognized Novice Horse Trials
OR: 1st through 5th in any USEA Novice Area Championship
Total Completed Competitions
The horse and rider must have, not necessarily as a combination, completed (obtained a final numerical score) a total of three USEA recognized Novice Horse Trials, without cross-country jump penalties, during the qualifying period. Any of these three required completions can include the competition(s) used as Qualifying Results. One possible example: Winning or placing second at a USEA recognized Novice Horse Trial during the qualifying period (without cross-country jump penalties) would count as a Qualifying Result. In addition, the horse and rider (not necessarily as a combination) would need to have completed (obtained a final numerical score) two other USEA recognized Novice Horse Trials, without cross-country jump penalties, during the qualifying period.
Restrictions
Riders in the JR or AM divisions may not have completed competitions (obtained a final numerical score) at the Preliminary level or above during the 24 months prior to the start of the competition. For the Horse (CH) division, horses may have completed competitions at the Training level during the qualifying period, but may not have completed competitions at the Preliminary level or higher at any time.
American Eventing Championship Training Level - This level will include a total of three divisions to be offered in the categories of AM (CH), JR (CH), and Horse (CH).
5.1 Horses and riders, not necessarily as a combination, during the period from July 31, 2007 to August 18, 2008 will qualify to compete in this division when they have placed with the following qualifying result(s):
1st or 2nd in any USEA recognized Training Horse Trials
OR: 3rd in at least two USEA recognized Training Horse Trials
OR: 1st through 5th in any USEA Training Area Championship
Total Completed Competitions
The horse and rider must have, not necessarily as a combination, completed (obtained a final numerical score) a total of three USEA recognized Training Horse Trials, without cross-country jump penalties, during the qualifying period. Any of these three required completions can include the competition(s) used as Qualifying Results. One possible example: Winning or placing second at a USEA recognized Training Horse Trial during the qualifying period (without cross-country jump penalties) would count as a Qualifying Result. In addition, the horse and rider (not necessarily as a combination) would need to have completed (obtained a final numerical score) two other USEA recognized Training Horse Trials, without cross-country jump penalties, during the qualifying period.
Restrictions
Riders in the JR or AM divisions may not have completed competitions (obtained a final numerical score) at the Intermediate level or above during the 24 months prior to the start of the competition. For the Horse (CH) division, horses may have completed competitions at the Preliminary level during the qualifying period, but may not have completed competitions at the Intermediate level at any time.
American Eventing Championship Preliminary Level - This level will include a total of three divisions to be offered in the categories of AM (CH), JR/YR (CH), and Horse (CH).
Please note: The qualifications for rider and horse divisions are different from BN, N and T.
Preliminary AM (CH) and JR/YR (CH)
6.1 Horses and riders, not necessarily as a combination, during the period from July 31, 2007 to August 18, 2008 will qualify to compete in the Amateur and JR/YR Championship divisions when they have placed with the following qualifying result(s):
1st or 2nd in any USEA recognized Preliminary Horse Trials
OR: 3rd in at least two USEA recognized Preliminary Horse Trials
OR: 1st through 5th in any USEA Preliminary Area Championship
OR: 1st to 5th in any CIC*
OR: 1st to 6th in any CCI*
Total Completed Competitions
The horse and rider must have, not necessarily as a combination, completed (obtained a final numerical score) a total of three USEA recognized Preliminary Horse Trials, without cross-country jump penalties, during the qualifying period. Any of these three required completions can include the competition(s) used as Qualifying Results. One possible example: Winning or placing second at a USEA recognized Preliminary Horse Trial during the qualifying period (without cross-country jump penalties) would count as a Qualifying Result. In addition, the horse and rider (not necessarily as a combination) would need to have completed (obtained a final numerical score) two other USEA recognized Preliminary Horse Trials, without cross-country jump penalties, during the qualifying period.
Restrictions
Riders may not have completed competitions (obtained a final numerical score) at the Advanced level during the 24 months prior to the start of the competition.
Preliminary Horse (CH)
6.2 Horses and riders, not necessarily as a combination, during the period from July 31, 2007 to August 18, 2008 will qualify to compete in the Preliminary Horse Championships when they have completed competitions, without cross-country jump penalties, a minimum of a total of two, in any combination, of the following:
USEA recognized Preliminary Horse Trials (including Area Championships)
CIC*
CCI*
Restrictions
For the Horse (CH) division, horses may have completed competitions (obtained a final numerical score) at the Intermediate level during the qualifying period, but may not have completed competitions at the Advanced level at any time.
American Eventing Championship Intermediate Level
- This level will include one single division to be classified as Open (CH).
7.1 Horses and riders, not necessarily as a combination, during the period from July 31, 2007 to August 18, 2008 will qualify to compete in this division when they have completed competitions, without cross-country jump penalties, a minimum of a total of two, in any combination, of the following:
USEA recognized Intermediate Horse Trials (including Area Championships)
CIC**
CCI**
American Eventing Championship Advanced Level - This level will include one single division to be classified as Open (CH).
8.1 Horses and riders, not necessarily as a combination, during the period from July 31, 2007 to August 18, 2008 will qualify to compete in this division when they have completed competitions, without cross-country jump penalties, a minimum of a total of two, in any combination, of the following:
USEA recognized Advanced Horse Trials (including Area Championships)
CIC***
CCI***
CCI****
OR: If the horse and rider as a combination have represented the United States at a Pan American, World or Olympic Games, they are automatically qualified, regardless of when this qualifying result was achieved.
LIABILITY RELEASE
REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSPORTING HORSES INTO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS per Illinois Department of
Agriculture:
Illinois Entry Requirements for Equines - Effective February 1, 2004 All equines entering Illinois
for any reason other than slaughter must be accompanied by a negative test for EIA conducted
within a year if the animal is more than one year of age, certificate of veterinary inspection
issued by an accredited veterinarian within 30 days of entry, and an entry permit issued by the
Illinois Department of Agriculture.
Entry permits are available by calling the Illinois Department of Agriculture, 217/782-4944 and
are issued 24 hours a day, seven days a week. THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR OBTAINING AN ENTRY PERMIT
FROM THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
The following information will be required for the entry permit:
- Name and mailing address of owner of the animal
- Date of the EIA test
- Location where the animal is going
- Permit numbers are also available online at www.agr.state.il.us
A password to access the permit program is required and will be issued to veterinarians by
calling the Illinois Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Animal Health, 217/782-4944 weekdays,
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
For equine only: The entry permit is good for 30 days (the life of the health certificate). It is
requested that if the health certificate is used for multiple entries (i.e. trail rides or shows
on several weekends) that all events during the 30 day period be included on the health
certificate. If an event is not listed on the health certificate, the owner is asked to call the
Department, provide the permit number and provide the location of the additional event(s).
For equine sales: A blanket permit is available for out-of-state equine sales and auctions. For
more information, please call the Bureau of Animal Health, 217/782-4944.
In accordance with the Illinois Diseased Animals Act (510 ILCS 50/1 and the regulations pertaining
thereto 8 Ill. Adm. Code 85), violators are guilty of a business offense and shall be fined not
less than $50 nor more than $1,000.
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