CSI WORLD CUP VIGO 2003
LAST MODIFICATION 15/1/2003
I. GENERAL INFORMATION

I.1 NAME OF THE EVENT: FEI WORLD CUP JUMPING (CSI-W)
DATES: 14-16th February 2003

I.2. ORGANIZER : Concello de Vigo- Servicios Hípicos Hipigal, S.L.
Servicios Hípicos Hipigal, S.L.
Avda do Aeroporto S/N
36318 Vigo
Tf: (+34) 986288142
Fax: (+34) 986288495
e-mail: csivigo@csivigo.com


I.3 ORGANIZING COMMITTEE:
Executive President of the O.C.: D. Manuel Fernández de Sousa – Faro

Show Secretary: Dña. Irene González García

Press Officer: Dña. Alejandra Mier

GENERAL CONDITIONS
This event is organised 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 Special Regulations for Children, 7th edition, effective 1st January 2002.

- FEI Runles for Jumping Events, 21st edition 2003, and the Rules for the World Cup Jumping Events, 10th edition, effective 1st June 2001.
- 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 must be settled exclusively by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland.


I.4 OFFICIALS
4.1 GROUND JURY
President: Ms. Gabriela Klingenberg Benario.
Member: Ms. María Fernanda Cuervo Muñiz.
Member: Mr. Enrique Rey Seijo.
Member: Ms. María del Carmen Rodríguez Pérez.
Member: Ms. Ángeles Villamarín Treus.

4.2 FOREING JUDGE:
Name: Dr. Bo Helander (SWE).

4.3. COURSE DESIGNER:
Name: Mr. Avelino Rodríguez Miravalles.
Assistant: Mr. Isidro Suárez Rodríguez.
Assistant: Mr. Joaquín Poves Martínez.

4.4. APPEAL COMMITTEE:
President: Mr. Lorenzo Sureda Moner.
Member: Mr. Joao Bourbon (POR).
Member: Mr. Eugenio Alonso Miñón.

4.5. WORLD CUP COMMITTEE:
FEI W. C. Director: Mr. Max Ammann.
Executive President of the O.C.: D. Manuel Fernández de Sousa-Faro.
Foreign Judge: Dr. Bo Helander.

4.6. CHIEF STEWARD:
Name: Mr. Enrique Sobral Rodríguez.
Assistant Steward: Mr. Enrique Iglesias Galino.
Assistant Steward: Ms. Emilie Labrousse.

4.7 DIRECTORS.:
Event Director: D. Marcelino Cendón Estévez
Show Director: Mr. Peter Bollen
Address: SERVICIOS HÍPICOS HIPIGAL, S.L. IFEVI
Avda. do Aeroporto s/n
Cotogrande 36318-Vigo

4.8. MEDICINE DOCTOR:
Dr. Luís Villalón.

4.9. VETERINAIRES:
FEI Veterinary: Dr. Ramón Girález
Treating Veterinary: Ms. Rosa Sanmartín Gándara
Assistant Treating Veterinary : Mr. Héctor Sanmartín Portas.

II. SPECIFIC CONDITIONS

II.1. VENUE:
The CSIW will take place INDOORS.

II.2. COMPETITION ARENA:
SAND Dimensions (aprox.): 83m X 36m

II.3. PISTA DE ENSAYO:
SAND Dimensions (aprox): 45m X 40m

II.4. NUMBER OF RIDERS:
- Group A (Western league qualified under W.C. regulations): max. 38
- Group B (under invitation of the O.C.): max. 25

II.5. NUMBER OF HORSES:
- Group A riders: max. 3 horses allowed per rider.
- Group B riders: max. 2 horses allowed per rider.
- Total number of horses (Groups A + B ): 155.

II.6 INVITATIONS:
Following the FEI World Cup Regulations, invitations in Group A of riders, are based in accordance with art. 654.1 to 11 of the Rules for the World Cup for Jumping Riders. .

II.7 FACILITIES OFFERED:

A) To the riders:
- Hotel accommodation: Group A (single room from 13th to 16th February) in:
HOTEL AMERICA.
C/Pablo Morillo, 6
36201 Vigo
(Booking through OC, fax: +34 986 288 495)
- Meal tickets: Groups A + B
B) To the Grooms: (one groom per rider).
- Meal tickets
C) To the horses for travelling expenses:
- Group A rider´s horses:
- Foreign riders (except Portuguese): 150 Euro/horse.
- National and Portuguese riders: 100 Euro/horse.
D) Reception.
The time and date of arrival of riders and horses and their means of transport must be given to the OC in order to facilitate them on arrival.

E) Advertising and publicity on Competitors and Horses.

The competitors are authorized to carry the logo of their personal sponsor on the saddle cloth in accordance with Art.139.1,2.

II.8 ENTRIES:

Entries have to be sent by National Federations to:

Real Federación Hípica Española
C/ Ayala nº6 6ºdcha
28001 Madrid
Fax: (+34) 91 5750770
Tel: (+34) 91 4364200

And copy to the Organising Committee at the following address:

Servicios Hípicos Hipigal.
Avda. do Aeroporto s/n
36318 Vigo (Spain)
Fax: (+34) 986 288 495

The entry form must include the following information on the horses: Name of the horse, colour, sex, name of sire, year of birth, studbook initials, passport number and name(s) of owner(s).

CLOSING DATES:

Principle entries: January 14th .
Definitive entries. February 4th .

Entry fee per horse including stable::
- Groups A + B: 300 Euro/Horse.

III CUSTOM FORMALITIES.

Non EC competitors are strongly advised to travel with an ATA-CARNET. There is no travel agency in charge of the show organisation..
Attention: The request for health documents has to be made at the secretary´s office at arrival.

IV VETERINARY MATTERS

Veterinary Aspects A .

Veterinary examination and passport control.

These will be done on the:
Thursday February 13th Afternoon..

In accordance with vet. Regs. Art 1011; rules for Jumping Events Annex. FEI passport control and general health revision will be done before entering the stable area.

General regulation 20th edition, revised 1st January 2000 will apply:

In accordance with Art 139.1:
"Every horse entered for any competition at CSNs, CSI*/** in a foreing country, and all horses entered for CSI***/****/*****, CSIOs, Championships, Regional and Olympic Games, whether at home or in foreign countries, must have an official valid 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 CSNs, CSI*/** in their own country are not required to have such a passport as in mentioned in paragraph 1. All 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 whom an FEI Passport, or a National Passport approved by the FEI has been issued, must have the vaccination section endorsed by a veterinary surgeon, who is not the owner of the animal 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 (seven) 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 infections should be given according to the manufacturer´s instructions, which will fall within the stipulation of the FEI ruling. In many cases booster injections are recommended/required by manufacturers and by national Veterinary Authorities/Regulatory Authorities at intervals more frequent than 12 months.


SAMPLING FOR PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES.Vet.Regs.Chapt.V&VI and Annex.III
Special guidelines are applicable for events covered by FEI´s Medication Control Programme (Groups I and II only). All other international events horses are subject to sampling for Prohibited Substances. Such sampling is compulsory in CSIs Category A, CSIOs, World Cup Qualifiers, Cup Finals, Championships and Games, and is recommended for other categories of CSI´s.

MEDICATION CONTROL PROGRAM (GROUPS I & II ONLY)
Competitors at CSIs, CSIOs, 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 Program.

APPROVED LABORATORY (Art. 1022)
Details of FEI Approved Laboratory appointed to carry out analysis on samples collected at this event. (Vet.Regs.Art. 1022 and Annex.VII)

NAME: Institut Municipal D´Investigacio Medica IMIM
Dr. Jordi Segura.
Pharmacology Research Unit
Carrer del Dr. Aiguader, 80
08003 Barcelona
Tel: +34 932 211 009
+34 932 213 237

APPROVED LABORATORY, APPLICABLE ONLY TO GROUPS I & II (WESTERN EUROPE)

Under the Medication Control Program (MCP) in Groups I and II (Western Europe), 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. Chatenay-Malbry. France. Directed by Dr. Yves Bonnaire. 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:

F.E.I. Passport.
NATIONALS: Sanitary and Origin Guide
E.U.: E.U. International Sanitary Certificate
OTHER COUNTRIES: International Sanitary Certificate..

V MISCELLANEOUS

V.1COMPLAINTS:

All complaints to be valid must be made in writing and accompanied by a deposit of CHF.150 or equivalent.

V.2 DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES AND INDEMNITIES (Art. 130 General Regulations)

Prize giving ceremony after each competition.
Prize money will be paid at the show office after the last competition of the show.

V.3 INSURANCES

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

V.4 EVENT´S ORGANIZATION (Art.115.1 and 2 General Regulations)

In exceptional circumstances, together with the approval of riders 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 reported to the Sec. Gen. by the Foreign Judge..

V.5 ENTRY RIGHT TO SHOW GROUNDS:

Identification will be given as appropriate.

V.6 DEDUCTIONS FROM PRIZE MONEY:

According to Spanish Tax Regulations.

V.7 SAFETY CUPS:

Manufactured by Andreas Rumann Hindernisbau, Germany.

VI STABLE SECURITY/STEWARDING AT INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO ENSURE IMPLEMENTATION OF VRs ART.1005.2.5.

VI.1 ACCES TO STABLE AREA:

The stables must be completely enclosed within a suitably restricted 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.

VI.2 CONTROL OF ACCES:

A control system must operate at all entrance gates so that there is 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.

VI.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 misdemeanours 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.

VI.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.

VI.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.

VI.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.

VI.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 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 the future.

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, 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 when horses are being transported.

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 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 should be reviewed to ensure such welfare.

APPENDIX

TOTAL AMOUNT OF PRIZE MONEY FOR CSI-W

TOTAL PRIZE MONEY: 186.000 Euro


February 14th

Euro
COMPETITION Nº1: (2 Phases) Table A. Art.274.5.2

COMPETITION Nº2: (Table A against the clock) Art.238.2.1 (W.C. Qualifier)

7.000

25.000


February 15th
COMPETITION Nº3: (Table A on Time, A2) Art.238.2.1

COMPETITION Nº4: (Table A, Jump Off, AM-3) Art.238.1.2 (World Cup Grand Prix)

COMPETITION Nº5: (Knock Out Competition) Table A on Time. Art.272

7.000

85.000

15.000


February 16th :
COMPETITION Nº6: (Accumulator Competition)Art.269.1.2.4.5

COMPETITION Nº7: (Table A, Jump Off, AM-3) Art.238.2.2 (Grand Prix)

7.000

40.000


TOTAL

186.000


FIRST DAY: FEBRUARY, 14TH

COMPETITION Nº1
Name of competition: 2 Phases. Table A. Art.274.5.2
Speed: 350m/min
Obstacles Height: 140cm. Spread: 150cm.
Number of horses allowed per rider: 1
Riders eligible Groups A + B
(Qualifier for competition number 5)
Total prize money 7.000 Euro
Break down of prize money:
1st 1.400 6th 550
2nd 1.150 7th 475
3rd 1.000 8th 400
4th 855 9th 270
5th 700 10th 200

COMPETITION Nº2
Name of competition: (Table A against the clock) Art.238.2.1.
WORLD CUP QUALIFIER. .
Speed: 350 m/min.
Obstacles Height: 150cm. Spread: 165cm.
Number of horses allowed per rider: 1
Riders eligible Groups A + B This competition serves as qualification
for the World Cup Qualifier for the riders who are not already
qualified according to Art. 654.2, and serves to establish the
starting order for the World Cup Qualifier (competition n. 4) .
The riders already qualified according to Art. 654.2 must
participate in this competition otherwise they cannot start in
the World Cup Qualifier (Art. 655.3.1) One horse per competitor.
The order of starting will be decided by draw.
Total prize money 25.000 Euro
Break down of prize money:
1st 6.000 6th 1.700
2nd 4.500 7th 1.500
3rd 3.200 8th 1.300
4th 2.500 9th 1.200
5th 2.100 10th 1.000

SECOND DAY: FEBRUARY, 15TH

COMPETITION Nº3:
Name of competition: Table A against the clock Art.238.2.1
Speed: 350m/min
Obstacles: Height: 140cm. Spread: 150cm.
Number of horses allowed per rider: 1
Riders eligible: Groups A + B
Total prize money: 7.000 Euro
Break down of prize money:
1st 1.400 6th 550
2nd 1.150 7th 475
3rd 1.000 8th 400
4th 855 9th 270
5th 700 10th 200

COMPETITION Nº4: WORLD CUP G.P.
Name of competition: Table A Jump Off Art.238.1.2
Speed: 350m/min
Obstacles: Height: 155cm. Spread: 165cm.
Number of horses allowed per rider: 1
Riders eligible This competition is limited to maximum
38 riders (according to Art. 654.2) qualified
through competition number 2 or Art. 654.2.
Starting order in the reverse order of the result
in competition number 2. The competitors may
ride a horse of their choice. Riders who have
not competed in competition number 2 may
not start in this class..
Total prize money: 85.000 Euro
Break down of prize money:
1st 19.000 6th 6.000
2nd 14.000 7th 5.000
3rd 10.000 8th 4.500
4th 8.000 9th 4.000
5th 7.000 10th 2.700
11th to 18th : 600

COMPETITION Nº5:
Name of competition Knock Out Competition. Table A against the clock. Art.272
Speed: 350m/min
Obstacles: Height: 135cm. Spread: 145cm.
Number of horses allowed per rider: 1
Riders eligible The 8 best-classified in competition number 1
(See special rules in annex 1)
Total prize money: 15.000 Euro
Break down of prize money
1st 4.000 5th 1.000
2nd 3.000 6th 1.000
3rd 2.000 7th 1.000
4th 2.000 8th 1.000

THIRD DAY: FEBRUARY, 16TH

COMPETITION Nº6:
Name of competition Accumulator Competition (Art. 269.1.2.4.5)
Speed: 350m/min
Obstacles: Height: 140cm. Spread: 150cm.
Number of horses allowed per rider: 1
Riders eligible Groups A + B
Total prize money: 7.000 Euro
Break down of prize money:
1st 1.400 6th 550
2nd 1.150 7th 475
3rd 1.000 8th 400
4th 855 9th 270
5th 700 10th 200

COMPETITION Nº7:
Name of competition Grand Prix. Table A Jump Off
Art.238.2.2
Speed: 350m/min
Obstacles Height: 150cm. Spread: 160cm.
Number of horses allowed per rider: 1
Riders eligible Groups A + B
Total prize money: 40.000 Euro
Break down of prize money:
1st 9.000 6th 2.700
2nd 7.000 7th 2.300
3rd 5.500 8th 2.100
4th 4.500 9th 1.800
5th 3.500 10th 1.600

EACH HORSE IS ONLY PERMITTED TO PARTICIPATE IN ONE COMPETITION PER DAY

Annex 1: Competition number 5: KNOCK OUT COMPETITION:

If anyone of the classified rider does not want to participate, the next rider in the classification by points will come in.
It will be compulsory to make an inscription for knock out competition.
Riders which are not among the 8 first classified can inscribe a horse as a reserve for knock out competition,
and inscribe the same horse in another competition until knock out competition list is closed