1. Dangerous Riding and Abuse of Horse

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

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

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

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

6. 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

7. Dangerous Riding
Abuse of Horse

8. Dangerous Riding

9. Dangerous Riding

10. Dangerous Riding – warnings and penalties

11. Abuse of Horse

12. Abuse of Horse – warning and penalties

13. Use of the Whip

14. 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 (Abuse of Horse – Warnings and Penalties).

15. Yellow Warning Cards

16. In short….

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. Thank YOU