Dangerous Riding and Abuse of Horse

… complete combined equestrian competition … considerable experience … precise knowledge of horse ability … progressive training

… riding ability and horsemanship … correct principles of training and riding … ability to adapt to different and variable conditions … jumping skills … harmony … good pictures

… challenging and exciting test … special awareness and acceptance of risk … responsible Athletes … progressively trained horses … not exposed to a higher risk than necessary

… correct level of difficulty of the Cross Country and Jumping courses according to the relative star level is paramount

Ground Jury duties General duties Horse and rider welfare Inspection and approval of courses Horse Inspection Dressage Test Cross Country Test Determining objections against decision taken by technical personel Dangerous riding Abuse of horse Jumping Test

Dangerous Riding Abuse of Horse

Dangerous Riding

Dangerous Riding

Dangerous Riding – warnings and penalties

Abuse of Horse

Abuse of Horse – warning and penalties

Use of the Whip

Blood on Horses 526.4 Blood on Horses Blood on Horses must be reviewed case by case by the Ground Jury. Not all cases of blood will lead to elimination. In minor cases of blood in the mouth, such as where a Horse appears to have bitten its tongue or lip, or minor bleeding, after investigation in consultation with the Veterinarian, the Ground Jury may authorise the Athlete to continue. The cases indicating Abuse of Horse will be dealt with according to the provision of Art. 526.2 (Abuse of Horse – Warnings and Penalties).

Yellow Warning Cards

In short….

Examples of …. Dangerous Riding Abuse of Horse Riding out of control Riding too fast or too slow Repeatedly standing off fences Repeatedly being ahead or behind the movement Series of dangerous jumps Severe lack of responsiveness Continuing after elimination Endangering the public Jumping obstacles not part of the course Wilful obstruction Abuse of Horse Rapping Riding an exhausted Horse Excessive pressing of a tired Horse Excessive use of whip, bit and/or spurs Horses bleeding on the flank(s) or back indicating excessive use of the whip and/or spurs

Warnings & Penalties Dangerous Riding Abuse of Horse Recorded verbal warning Yellow warning card 25 penalties 25 penalties + Yellow Card Elimination Elimination + Yellow Card Abuse of Horse Recorded verbal warning Yellow warning card Elimination Elimination + Yellow Card Fine Disqualification

PREVENTING RISK MANAGEMENT MEASURES Elimination & official recorded warning Riding out of control Recorded Verbal warning Riding fences too fast or too slow Yellow Warning Card Repeatedly standing off fences too far Repeatedly being ahead / behind the horse movement when jumping 25 penalties SCALE OF PENALTIES (from less severe to more severe) Series of dangerous jumps 25 penalties & yellow warning card Severe lack of responsiveness from the horse or the athlete DANGEROUS RIDING (including but not limited to) Elimination Continuing after 3 refusals, a fall or any clear form of elimination Endangering the public in any way Elimination & yellow warning card Ground Jury Decisions - Dangerous Riding

Ground Jury Decisions – Abuse of Horse Rapping Recorded verbal warning Riding an exhausted horse Excessive pressing a tired horse Yellow Warning Card Riding an obviously lame horse SCALE OF PENALTIES (from less severe to more severe) Use of unauthorised medication Fine (up to CHF 15’000) Excessive use of whip, bit and/or spurs ABUSE OF HORSE Horses bleeding on the flank(s) or back indicating excessive use of the whip and/or spurs Elimination Leave the horse without adequate food, drink or exercise Disqualification Review case by case. Elimination at GJ’s discretion Horse bleeding in the mouth, nose Ground Jury Decisions – Abuse of Horse

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