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![]() COMPETING ABROAD A guide to competing at FEI International events |
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The British Carriagedriving International Handbook The International handbook has been compiled for the guidance of competitors who are travelling abroad to compete at FEI International competitions or World Championships. It features a useful checklist and much essential information. The most up to date information is available on this page. A hard copy of the handbook can also be downloaded as a PDF document: International Handbook PDF (Updated: May 2018) |
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GUIDE TO COMPETING ABROAD | ||||||||||||||||
A number of international events extend invitations to British drivers. If you wish to compete at any of these events, please follow the guidelines below. |
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PLEASE NOTE: To compete at FEI International events (CAI 2* or CAI 3*) you must be on the international competitor list in the appropriate * category. Drivers and horses must also be registered with the FEI for the current year. See below for more information. | ||||||||||||||||
THE EVENT SCHEDULE | ||||||||||||||||
To find out which international events are taking place and get the event schedule, please go to the FEI International events calendar . Search for "Driving" in the Discipline box. This will list all FEI driving events taking place. Clicking on the name of the event will enable you to get further information and download the schedule. Download the schedule and read it carefully. Please note particularly the closing date for entries which must be strictly adhered to. Your FEI horse and driver registrations must be up to date for the current year to enable the system to accept your entry. |
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INTERNATIONAL EVENT ENTRIES | ||||||||||||||||
COMPETITOR QUALIFICATION In order to be allowed to compete at International level (FEI CAI 2* or CAI 3* events) competitors must achieve a certain level of competence and be on the appropriate FEI star rating list. Please refer to the British Carriagedriving Rule Book, Annex 16, 4.9. Contact the British Carriagedriving office for further information on international qualification if required. |
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Entries for FEI International events must be done using the FEI entry system. This is done for all competitors via British Carriagedriving. Please complete the on-line International entry form. | ||||||||||||||||
![]() The FEI Badge of Honour is awarded to Athletes who complete all three competition phases (without retirement, disqualification or elimination) at a World or Continental Championships (including FEI Youth Championships) to the following scale: a) A Gold badge for six completions (see: FEI Rule Book Annex 9) Possession of one of these badges confers certain privileges on the athlete. A full description of the privileges is detailed in Article 132 of the FEI General Regulations . If you are eligible and wish to obtain one of these badges, please send the BC office a list of the events at which you competed; include the year in which the event took place and your placing.
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Team GBR Selection | ||||||||||||||||
If you would like to become a member of Team GBR and represent Britain at a World Championship, you will need to take part in the selection process, which involves competing at a number of selection events. Please see the POINTS TABLES which show you the events that will be used for selection in the forthcoming season. |
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Before the selection process starts, you must complete and submit the selection form and payment via the Members Login option on the website. Forms are available in the Shop section (there's a quick link to the FEI forms). Payment can be made by card or bank transfer via the website. | ||||||||||||||||
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FEI HORSE & DRIVER REGISTRATION | ||||||||||||||||
All competitors, as well as their horses or ponies taking part in International FEI classes at Horse Driving Trials, require to be registered with the FEI annually. Please see our guidelines on FEI Horse and Driver Registration and ensure that your registration is up to date. You must allow plenty of time for the registration process before the entries closing date of your event.
Finding your driver or horse registration number
FEI search -DRIVER REGISTRATIONS and HORSE REGISTRATIONS |
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Any driver or animal which does not have valid and up to date FEI registration and a valid FEI horse passport will NOT be able to enter an international competition. | ||||||||||||||||
HORSE PASSPORTS | ||||||||||||||||
Passport diagrams For anyone competing internationally, please ensure that you have the diagrams filled in and signed by your vet. With the increase in micro chipping, some vets are leaving this section blank, however the FEI expects this section to be completed fully. The FEI officials may prevent you from competing and may issue a fine. The FEI introduced new rules regarding documented evidence of equine identity in 2016, but some officials are extending this to older passports too. Please be safe and have these pages in your passport completed to avoid disappointment at an event. All horses registered with the FEI must be microchipped with a microchip compatible with ISO 11784 and ISO 11785. All microchip information must also be entered into the Horse's passport. |
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ENTRIES | ||||||||||||||||
ENTRIES IN PRINCIPLE If international events are oversubscribed, the Chef d'Equipe for that class will allocate places. They will balance the need to give people experience with the need of long listed drivers to compete internationally and achieve qualifying scores. To assist with the process of submitting entries to International Events, it is helpful if you can indicate your intention to enter well before the Definite Entry date. |
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DEFINITE ENTRIES |
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PAYMENT OF ENTRY FEES Remember to check the schedule for any penalty incurred by a late withdrawal after the closing date for Definite Entries. If you are unable to compete, the event organising committee may still charge you an entry fee, stabling or other costs incurred. |
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RULES | ||||||||||||||||
COMPETITION RULES
DRESSAGE TESTS
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![]() All horses wishing to compete at an FEI competition must provide proof of an Equine Influenza vaccination which is up to date and in accordance with the FEI Veterinary Regulations. More information is on our Equine Influenza Vaccination page. The Equine herpes virus EHV1 and EHV4 can have serious performance consequences. You should be aware of the increased risk to travelling horses, in particular in Europe. Competitors should consider taking advice from your home vet regarding vaccination if you have not already done so. It may also be prudent to discuss vaccination for West Nile virus if you are intending to compete in Europe on a regular basis. |
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Detailed information on prohibited substances and the rules and regulations can be obtained from the FEI Clean Sport website. |
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![]() It is compulsory under FEI rules for the driver and grooms to wear back/body protectors during the marathon phase of competition at all International events. |
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TRAVEL For detailed guidance on travel outside the UK, please go to the Travel & Transport section: |
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In previous years, British Carriagedriving have negotiated discount rates on P&O Ferries. PLEASE CONTACT THE BC OFFICE TO CHECK THE CURRENT TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS We have 2 accounts with P&O, depending whether you have a GB number plate or a European number plate. If you have a GB number plate, use Account 111646. It is a cash account which can either be booked and paid for in advance, or booked and paid for at the port. See the P&O website for the sailing schedule: www.poferriesfreight.com To make bookings in advance, possible up to 14 days prior to travel, please call +44 (0)1304 863875 during office hours Mon to Fri 08.00-17.30. Outside these hours, the Dover freight office can be contacted 24hrs a day: Tel. 01304 862539, email: freightops.dover@poferries.com You will need to quote the account number 111646, the vehicle registration and the vehicle length along with the payment method. Bookings must be prepaid over phone or at the port. If paying at the port, please email vehicle registration number to the relevant freight office prior to arrival so that the vehicle can be authorised under the account. If you have a European number plate, use Account 111631. The Euro Account can only be booked in Calais and must be paid in Euros. They have a Bunker charge which includes the fuel surcharge and the low sulphur charge. See the P&O website for the sailing schedule: www.poferriesfreight.com To make bookings in advance, possible up to 14 days prior to travel, please call +44 (0)1304 863875 during office hours Mon to Fri 8.00 - 17.30. Outside these hours the Calais Freight office can be contacted 24hrs a day: Tel +33(0)3 21461020 Email: freighttops.calais@poferries.com You will need to quote the account number 111631, the vehicle registration and the vehicle length along with the payment method. Bookings must be prepaid over phone or at the port. If paying at the port, please email vehicle registration number to the relevant freight office prior to arrival so that the vehicle can be authorised under the account. |
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