FEI 2009 rules: Mandatory rest period clarification

Please note the FEI Rule Clarification Below

FEI Rule 815.3 states:

Mandatory Rest for Horses:
815.3.1 After competing in a CEI events, a horse must be given a mandatory minimum rest period, as defined, before it is again eligible to participate in a FEI competition:

Distance completed 0 – 80 km 13 days rest
81 and above 20 days rest
815.3.2 If a horse is eliminated for metabolic reasons which require immediate invasive treatment at any CEI event, it must be given a mandatory minimum rest of 60 days before it is again eligible to participate in a CEI event.

815.3.3 If a horse is eliminated for metabolic reasons which require immediate invasive treatment at any 2 consecutive CEI events or twice within any 3 month period, it must be given a mandatory rest period of 90 days before it is again eligible to participate in a CEI event.

815.3.4 The FEI Technical Committee may decide to create a supplementary schedule for additional rest requirements for horses who suffer consistent metabolic elimination problems over time in consultation with the FEI Veterinary Committee.

Clarification:
Mandatory rest periods are based upon the actual miles completed at a competition.

Example 1

A rider completes a 160km competition: the rest period is 20 days between, and not including the starting date of the 160km and the starting date of the next competition the horse may enter.

Example 2

A rider enters a 160km and retires or is eliminated at 70km. The rest period is 13 days between and not including the start of the 160km and the starting date of the next competition the horse may enter.

Example 3

A rider enters a 120km competition and retires or is eliminated at 85km. The rest period is 20 days.

If you have questions regarding this rule contact Vonita Bowers

Vonita Bowers
Endurance Director
The United States Equestrian Federation
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Lexington, Ky 40511
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