Pony

THE VIEWING TRIALS are held to enable the Selectors to see pony / rider combinations competing at different types of venues both at home and abroad with different jumps and conditions i.e. bold / careful fences, grass / all weather surfaces.

TROT UP: This is held so the appointed Veterinary Surgeon can view the ponies prior to the Championships and advice can be given if necessary.

BLOOD TEST: Blood Tests are taken at Random at the Pony European Championships.

DOPE TESTING: Urine Dope Testing can be taken at Random by Stipendiary Stewards of the Association.

PONY MEASUREMENT: In line with the FEI Ruling from the 1st January 2007, ponies do not require FEI Height Certificates but must not exceed 151cm with shoes at competition fitness.

As Viewing Trials are National classes, ponies will be eligible to compete providing they have a current vaild JMB Height Certificate. As is the norm all prospective European Ponies will be un-officially measured by the British Vet at these trials.

This year (2011) all ponies will be FEI measured at the European Championships.

* TACK: For selectors to assess form and consistency, you must be using the correct tack, as listed in the FEI Pony Rule Book, at the above mentioned shows and any other major championships, if you wish to be considered for selection for the Pony European Championships.

SELECTION: Pony / rider combinations need to be jumping clear rounds and going consistently well in all major classes.

VENUES : Riders wishing to be considered for selection must attend all viewing trials, and at the invitation of the International Committee

At the discretion of the International Committee, and only under exceptional circumstances will riders be selected for the Championships without attending all selection trials.

QUERIES: Anyone wishing to enquire further or discuss anything relating to the viewing trials can contact the Chairman of the Performance Development Committee Mrs Clare Whitaker, via British Showjumping's International Office on 02476 698807 or e-mail:
info@britishshowjumping.co.uk

Nations Cup Shows
CSIOP Moorsele (Bel) 11-15th May 2011
CSIOP Hagen (Ned) 14-19th June 2011

This years Pony European Championships are to be held at Jaszkowo, Poland - 26-31st July 2011

* FEI BITTING RULE CHANGE
The FEI rules on biting have changed pleasego to  www.fei.org  Rules for Jumping Events 23rd Edition (updated January 2010), Chapter VI Appendix A