CAI-W VIGO 2003
LAST MODIFICATION 15/1/2003
I. GENERAL INFORMATION:

1. TYPE OF EVENT (Art. 103)
Status: CAI-W - Four-in-hand horses.
Date:15-16 February 2003
Place: Vigo
Country: Spain

2. ORGANIZER
Servicios Hípicos Hipigal, S.L.
Recinto Ferial de Cotogrande
Avda. do Aeroporto S/N
36318 Vigo
Spain
2.1 Event´s Web-site: www.csivigo.com
2.2 E-mail address: csivigo@csivigo.com
3 ORGANIZING COMMITTEE (Art. 101.6):
President of the Event: D. Manuel Fernández de Sousa-Faro.
Show Secretary: Dña. Irene González García.
Press Officer: Dña. Alejandra Mier Rodríguez.

4. EVENT DIRECTOR
Name: D. Marcelino Cendón Estévez
Address: Avda do aeroporto s/n
Recinto Ferial de Cotogrande
36.318 Vigo
Spain.
Telephone: +34 986 288 142
Telefax: +34 986 288 495
e-mail: csivigo@csivigo.com

5. SHOW DIRECTOR
Name: Mr. Peter Bollen

II GENERAL CONDITIONS:
This event is organized in accordance with:

- FEI Statutes, 20th edition, 17th April 1999,
- FEI General Regulations, 20th edition, effective 1st January 2000,
- FEI Veterinary Regulations, 9th edition 2002,
- FEI Rules for Driving Events, 8th edition 2001,
- and all subsequent corrections and modifications to the above Rules and Regulations as published by the FEI.
- An arbitration procedure is provided for under the FEI Statutes and General Regulations as referred
to above. In accordance with this procedure, any appeal against a decision rendered by the FEI or its
official bodies is to be settled exclusively by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland.

III OFFICIALS:
1. GROUND JURY (Art. 148, 153, 903)
President: Mr. Gé König
Member: Mr. José Canelas
Member: Mr. Falk Böhnisch
Member: D. Manuel Ubeda

2. FOREIGN JUDGE (Art. 903)
Name:.Mr. Gé König

3. FOREING TECNICAL DELEGATE (Art. 156, 157, 904)
Name: Mr. José Canelas

4. COURSE DESIGNER (Art. 155, 907)
Name: Mr. Falk Böhnisch
Assistant: D. José Gayan Pacheco.

5. CHIEF STEWARD (Art. 144, 908 and manual for Chief Stewards)
Name: Mr. Enrique Sobral Rodríguez

6. ASSISTANT STEWARDS
Name: Ms. Marta Marcote Núñez.

7. APPEAL COMMITTEE (Art. 154, 164. 909)
Name: Mr. Manuel Úbeda
Member: Mr. Lorenzo Sureda Moner.

8. FEI VETERINARY DELEGATE (Art. 158, 1003, 1007, 905)
Name: Mr. Ramón Giráldez

IV SPECIFIC TECHNICAL CONDITIONS
1. VENUE
The CAI - W will take place indoor at:
Recinto Ferial de Cotogrande
Avda. do aeroporto S/N
36318 Vigo.
Spain

2. OBSTACLE ARENA :
Length :......... 83 m Width :.............. 36 m

3. PRACTICE OBSTACLE ARENA :
Length :......... 45 m Width :.............. 40 m

V INVITATIONS - (Art. 120, 918, 919)
Number of home drivers: 1
Number of foreign drivers 5
Number of horses per driver :5

Competitors are invited by the Organizing Committee through their NF.
Two grooms per driver for four-in-hand teams.

FACILITIES OFFERED (Art. 132, 133, 933)
A) Competitors
Accommodated (bed) from 14th to 16th at OC expense (1 double room individual use) at:

HOTEL AMERICA.
C/Pablo Morillo, 6
36201 Vigo
(Booking through OC, fax: +34 986 288 495)

Meals from 13th to 16th at OC expense.
Transport contribution Euro 2.- per km. One way. Max. 2000 Euros

B) Grooms
Accommodated (bed) from 14th to 16th at OC expense) 1 double room) at:

Hotel Peinador
Avda. Peinador, 120
36345 Mos
(Booking through OC, fax: +34 986 288 495)

Request for accommodation must be sent with the entries.
Sufficient sanitary and showering facilities for male and female grooms, with hot and cold water, will be provided by the OC.

C) Welcome
The time and date of arrival of drivers and horses and their means of transport must be given to the OC in order to facilitate them on arrival

D) Advertising and Publicity on Competitors and Horses (Art. 136, 936.2, 947.3, 960.4)
The competitors are authorized by the OC to display the logo of their personal sponsor on the carriage in accordance with Art. 136.
The competitors are authorized by the OC to display the logo of their personal sponsor on the marathon carriage (size 2520 cm2) and on the backs of the grooms (1260 cm2).

VI ENTRIES - (Art. 121, 931)
Closing dates for:
Entries in Principle: January 14th
Definite Entries: February 4th

Entry fee per driver: 135 Euros

Substitution of horses:
After the Definite Entries have been made, substitutions of horses and/or competitors may only be made with the express permission of the OC.
The substitution horse no longer needs to be on the Nominated Entry list.

VII VETERINARY MATTERS - (Art. 912, 1004.2, 1005.2.2 + 2.3, 1011, 1022.1)
1. SHOW VETERINARIAN (treating veterinarian) :
Ms. Rosa Sanmartín Gándara.

2. VETERINARY ASPECTS "A"
Veterinary Regulations, 9th edition, 1st January 2002

VETERINARY EXAMINATIONS, HORSE INSPECTIONS AND PASSPORT CONTROLS.
These will be carried out in accordance with Vet. Regs. Art. 1011; Rules for Driving Events Art. 912 & 922.

These will be done on the:
Friday February 14th Afternoon.
General Regulations 20th edition 1st January 2000 will apply:
In accordance with Art. 139.1
Every horse entered for any competition at CANs and CAIs Cat. B, in a foreign country, and all horses entered for
CAIs Cat. A, CAIOs, Championships, whether at home or in foreign countries, must have a valid official FEI
Passport, or a National Passport approved by the FEI, accompanied by an FEI Recognition Card, as a means of
identification and to establish ownership.

In accordance with Art. 139.2
Horses taking part in CANs and CAIs Cat. B in their own country are not required to have such a passport as is
mentioned in paragraph 1. All such horses must be properly registered and identifiable by diagram. Unless there
is no national requirement for equine influenza vaccination in the host country and in the country of origin, all
horses must have a valid vaccination certificate.

EQUINE INFLUENZA VACCINATION, Vet. Regs. Annex VI

All horses and ponies for which an FEI Passport, or a National Passport approved by the FEI has been issued must have the vaccination section endorsed by a veterinarian stating that it has received two injections for primary vaccination against equine influenza, given no less than 21 days and no more than 92 days apart. In addition, a booster injection must be recorded as having been given within each succeeding 12 months subsequent to the second injection of the primary vaccination.

None of these injections must have been given within the preceding 7 days including the day of the competition or of entry into the competition stables.

The above are the minimum requirements for influenza vaccination. Both primary and first and subsequent booster injections should be given according to the manufacturer's instructions that will fall within the stipulation of the FEI ruling. In many cases the manufacturers recommend booster injections at intervals more frequent than 12 months.
SAMPLING FOR PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES, Vet. Regs. Chap V & VI and Annex III
Special guidelines are applicable for events covered by the FEI's Medication Control Program (Groups I and II only). At all other international events horses are subject to sampling for Prohibited Substances. Such sampling is compulsory at CAIOs, Championships and Games, and is recommended for other CAIs

MEDICATION CONTROL PROGRAMME (Groups I & II Only)
Competitors at CAIs, CAIOs, Championships and Games must pay the equivalent of CHF 12.50 per horse per event to the Organising Committee towards the costs of the above Programme.


3. VETERINARY ASPECTS "B"
CUSTOMS' FORMALITIES
Non EC competitors are strongly advised to travel with an ATA-CARNET. There is no travel agency in charge of the show organization.
Attention: The request for health documents has to be made at the secretary´s office at arrival.
APPROVED LABORATORY - (Art. 1022)
Name : Institut Municipal D´Investigacio Medica IMIM
Pharmacology Research Unit
Dr. Jordi Segura.
Address : Carrer del Dr. Aiguader, 80
08003 Barcelona
Telephone: +34 93 221 10 09
Fax: +34 93 221 32 37

Approved Laboratory - Applicable only to Groups I and II
Under the Medication Control Program MCP) in Groups I and II, all samples collected in accordance with VR Art. 1017.1 will be analysed by the L.A.B. Fédération Nationale des Courses Françaises, 169, Avenue de la Division Leclerc, 92290 Chatenay-Malabry, France. The central MCP laboratory will be reviewed in June 2001. Please refer to FEI Bulletin for further information. For events other than those listed in VR Art. 1017.1 or for events other than in Groups I and II, samples may be analysed at an alternative approved laboratory (VR Art. 1022).

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ENTRY OF HORSES
The horses must be in possession of the following documents:
FEI Passport
NATIONALS: Sanitary and Origin Guide
E.C.: E.C. International Sanitary Certificate.
Other Countries: International Sanitary Certificate.

VIII MISCELLANEOUS
1. OBJETIONS/COMPLAINTS (Art. 167, 168, 170 and 171)
All complaints and objections to be valid must be made in writing and accompanied by a deposit of 150 Swiss Francs or equivalent.
2. DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES AND INDEMNITIES - (Art. 130)
Prize giving ceremony after each competition.
Prize giving ceremony after each competition.
Prize money will be given at the show office after the last competition of the show.

3- INSURANCES
"All owners and competitors are personally responsible for damages to third parties caused by themselves, their employees, their agents or their horses. They are therefore strongly advised to take out third-party insurance providing full coverage for participation in equestrian events at home and abroad, and to keep the policy up to date."

4. EVENT'S ORGANISATION - (Art. 115.2)
In exceptional circumstances, together with the approval of Chefs d'Equipe and Ground Jury the OC reserves the right to modify the schedule in order to clarify any matters or matters arising from an omission or due to unforeseen circumstances. Any such changes must be notified to all competitors and officials as soon as possible and they must be reported to the Secretary General by the Foreign Judge.

5. ENTRY RIGHT TO SHOWGROUNDS
Identification will be given as appropriate.

6. DEDUCTIONS FROM PRIZE MONEY
According to Spanish Tax Regulations.
STABLE SECURITY/STEWARDING AT INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO ENSURE IMPLEMENTATION OF VRs ART. 1005.2.5
1. ACCESS TO STABLE AREA
The stables must be completely enclosed within a suitably restrictive perimeter (stable area) which will act both as a deterrent to the admission of unauthorised persons and to the exit of horses. The area must be sufficiently large to allow horses to be evacuated from the stables in an emergency, but still remain within the confines of the perimeter. However, several disciplines allow in specific situations a lower level of stable security (see discipline rules)

Whenever possible the stable area must include only stables - lorries, caravans, etc., should not be permitted within the area unless specifically needed as accommodation for horses and/or grooms.

Access to stables must be limited to those persons indicated in VRs Art. 1005.2.5. It is essential that the official issuing authorised access be a responsible person of seniority within the Organising Committee.

2. CONTROL OF ACCESS
A control system must operate at all entrance gates so that there s an efficient and reliable method of identifying those who enter and leave the stable area at any time.
Extra vigilance must be used in establishing the identity of persons and reasons for entering the stables during the night.

3. STEWARDING OF STABLE AREA
At least one stable steward directly responsible to the Chief Steward, must be present or readily available in the vicinity of the stable area 24 hours a day during the entire duration of the event. He may be assisted by deputies as required. The steward/deputies must regularly patrol the stable area, without establishing any predetermined pattern, to discourage any form of illegal practices or abuses to horses. Any misdemeanors must immediately be reported to the stable steward who must, in turn, report to the Chief Steward.

The duty of the stewards is therefore to safeguard the welfare of the horses and to prevent any form of illegal practices.

4. GROOMS
It is appreciated that grooms wish to remain with their horses during the night. Only grooms duly registered with the OC are permitted to do so.

The Person Responsible must ensure that his/her grooms, or any other authorised persons with access to his/her horses, are familiar with the security and stewarding procedures operating at the event attended.
5. MOVEMENT THROUGHOUT EVENT GROUNDS
Movement of horses between the stables, practice, grazing and main arena must be strictly controlled. The optimum layout for Jumping and Dressage disciplines is attached. It is appreciated that flexibility will be required depending on the requirements of other disciplines.

6. STEWARDING OF PRACTICE ARENA
The Chief Steward must ensure that each practice arena is adequately stewarded at all times that it/they are officially open. He must also ensure that all practice arenas are subject to random control when they are officially closed.

7. GRAZING AREA
It is recommended that a grazing area be provided at all outdoor events and that this be subject to random control. If available, horses must only be grazed or walked in hand within this area.
The Foreign Judge/TD at events will be specifically asked to check that the relevant requirements are met, as reasonably as can be expected depending on the discipline, and to clearly indicate any shortfalls, following which consideration may be given to altering the category of the event in future

WELFARE OF THE HORSE
CODE OF CONDUCT

1. In all equestrian sports the horse must be considered paramount.

2.The well being of the horse shall be above the demands of breeders, trainers, riders, drivers, owners, dealers, organisers, sponsors or officials.

3. All handling and veterinary treatment must ensure the health and welfare of the horse.

4.The highest standards of nutrition, health, sanitation and safety shall be encouraged and maintained at all times.

5. Adequate provision must be made for ventilation, feeding, watering and maintaining a healthy environment during transportation.

6. Emphasis should be placed on increasing education in training and equestrian practices and on promoting scientific studies in equine health.

7. In the interests of the horse, the fitness and competence of the rider/driver shall be regarded as essential.

8. All riding and training methods must take account of the horse as a living entity and must not include any technique considered by the FEI to be abusive.

9. National Federations should establish adequate controls in order that all persons and bodies under their jurisdiction respect the welfare of the horse.

10. The national and international Rules and Regulations in equestrian sport regarding the health and welfare of the horse must be adhered to not only during national and international events, but also in training. Competition Rules and Regulations shall be continually reviewed to ensure such welfare.
APPENDIX

TOTAL PRIZE MONEY: 40.000 Euros


"OBSTACLE DRIVING TEST" GENERAL CONDITIONS.
This competition will be run in accordance with Driving Rules, 8th Edition 2001, Art. 959 to 969.

Obstacle Arena
Length: 83m Width: 36m

Practice Arena
Length: 45m Width: 40m

Type of Competition

Time Competition (Art. 967) with penalties converted to seconds.
PENALTIES:
Penalty points:

- Dislodging one or two balls in the same single obstacle 5
- Knocking over or down any element of a multiple obstacle 5
- Causing an obstacle to be rebuilt (clock stops) 5
- Each groom or driver dismounting 1st or 2nd time (clock does not stop) 5
- Groom uses the reins or the brake 5
- First or second disobedience No Penalties

Eliminations:

- Groom(s) or driver dismounting 3rd time Elim.
- Third disobedience Elim.
- Wrong course, not corrected Elim.
- Failing to pass through starting or finishing flags Elim.
- Carriage turnover Elim.
- Groom uses whip Elim.

- Both grooms must be on the carriage when the carriage passes the finish. If not the team is eliminated.

- After ringing the Bell the driver has 45 seconds to start his course. If he has not started, the clock starts to run.

- The starting order of the warm-up competition is drawn. The starting order of the main competition is, in principle, the reverse order of merits from the warm-up.
POINT SYSTEM:
In all nine World Cup competitions, World Cup points are given as follows:

1st 10 points
2nd 7 points
3rd 5 points
4th 3 points
5th 2 points
6th 1 point


A driver who does not finish the competition receives no points.


FIRST DAY: 15TH FEBRUARY.

FIRST COMPETITION:
Warm-up competition. Time competition.
Total Prize Money: 10.000 Euros
Break down of prize money:
1st 3.000
2nd 2.000
3rd 1.700
4th 1.300
5th 1.100
6th 900
Order of starting according to a Draw.

SECOND DAY: 16TH FEBRUARY.

SECOND COMPETITON:
World Cup competition. Time competition.
Total Prize Money:
30.000 Euros
Break down of prize money:
1st 9.000
2nd 6.000
3rd 5.000
4th 4.000
5th 3.500
6th 2.500
Starting order according to the reverse order of classification in competition number 1.




THE FEI WORLD CUP DRIVING

Ever since the success´s of the World Cup Jumping (Introduced in 1978) and of the World Cup Dressage (introduced in 1985) the International Driving Community contemplated the creation of a World Cup Driving.

The extensive work, in 2000, of a Driving Think Tank, which evaluated the future of the Driving Sport from communication, marketing and promotions aspects led to the creation of an Indoor World Cup for Four-in-Hand Drivers, which started in November 2001.

The space limitations of the normal indoor events, either a sports arena or an exhibition area, led to the establishment of special rules for this FEI World Cup Driving. There are no Dressage and the aspects of the Marathon and the Obstacles (Cones) Driving are combined in a course involving both Marathon and Cone driving obstacles.

The World Cup Driving, in its initial season 2001/2002, consisted of eight events: Stuttgart and Dortmund in Germany. Amsterdan and ´s-Hertogenbosch in the Netherlands, Stockholm and Göteborg in Sweden, Mechelen in Belgium and Bordeaux in France.

At each of the eight events six Four-in-Hand drivers competed: five having qualified at the previous summer CAI´s; the sixth was a driver from the home country. The first World Cup Champion was Michael Freund of Germany.

In the second season, 2002/2003, again six drivers compete. After eight events, the top 5 in the point standings qualify for a ninth event in Göteborg, Vigo, Geneva and Leipzig have joined the Driving World Cup in the 2002/2003 season, which has the following calendar:

Stuttgart (GER) 20-24 November 2002.
Stockholm (SWE) 29 November-1 December 2002
Geneva (SUI) 12-15 December 2002
Mechelen (BEL) 26-30 December 2002
Leipzig (GER) 23-27 January 2003
Bordeaux (FRA) 7-9 February 2003
Vigo (ESP) 13-16 February 2003
´s-Hertogenbosch (NED) 20-23 March 2003
Göteborg (SWE) 27-30 March 2003