1. A system for jumping in Australia Proposed points and heights. Organisers’ responsibilities. Young horse classes encouraged. A tailored IT System.

2. National Jumping Structure System for development of jumping in Australia As from January 2013:  The same allocation of points for placings as per the current grading system (Article 282) will continue to underpin the development of jumping.  Event Organisers will have the flexibility to use the allocation of points and height to differentiate competitions. Replacing A, B, C and D.  Competitions will be more standardised based on the height, width and speed. Competitors will be able to enter a competition knowing the maximum height and width of obstacles in the first round. Eg. Where the height is stated at 1.30m or less then there must be no less than 3 verticals and 3 spread obstacles at the maximum. The system for development of jumping in AustraliaAugust 2011

3. National Jumping Structure  All competitors in official competitions must be a member of Equestrian Australia.  Organisers can offer a jumping program that best suits the riders and their horses that patronize their event using the heights and points as a guide.  One height competition may have divisions, with variable prizemoney.  All EA affiliated competitions, 1.05m and above with 10 or more athletes and which carry a total of $100 or more in prizemoney and or goods, excluding trophies advertised in the schedule, will count for points with exceptions of Article 282.4  Where the height is stated at 1.30m or less, then there must be no less that 3 verticals and 3 spread obstacles at the maximum. The system for development of jumping in AustraliaAugust 2011

4. National Jumping Structure – general conditions  Prizemoney is encouraged to be invested in the top end of the program and less funds for lower heights.  Organisers will be encouraged to initiate Series Competitions; – Regional to State to National. Starting criteria:  No horse may have more than 2 class starts on any day. Organising Committees can allow more than 2 class starts per day by clearly stating this in the schedule.  Amateur competitions will stay with the current rules i.e Article 255  Futurity competitions will be for 6-10yo horses (based on 1 Aug) and 50 points and under at the close of entry. Futurity conditions on EA website  Horses 5 yrs and below are not permitted to compete in any competition with a starting height of 1.25m and above in the 1 st rd or Futurity classes, regardless of the points accrued.  Young horse classes will be encouraged at all levels. The system for development of jumping in AustraliaAugust 2011

5. National Jumping Structure – recording performances  The performance will be tracked and monitored via the EA database. Shows can check registration status on line.  Results will be captured against each horse for it’s lifetime – this will assist with professional records, sales and selection processes.  Proof of age will be at EA registration.  Judges will be responsible for submitting the appropriate points and results.  Performance Cards will be maintained until the ICT is fully integrated. The system for development of jumping in AustraliaAugust 2011

6. National Jumping Structure - what may be recorded? The integrated National Database will provide the following details: GenderSireDam Foal dateHeightColour Owner/sBreedBreeder Microchip #Registration # The database will show results recorded for 1.05m classes and above: EventDateState OfficialsRiderClass No of startersPenaltiesPlacing (to prizes) Prizemoney won……………………..and Horse related points. The system for development of jumping in AustraliaAugust 2011