dressagesa.com FEI Group IX Inter Africa Competition 2022 : Dressage SA

dressagesa.com FEI Group IX Inter Africa Competition 2022 : Dressage SA

Organization : Dressage SA

Competition Name : FEI Group IX Inter Africa Competition 2022

Applicable For : Dressage SA Members Botswana

Competition Date : 28th – 30th April 2022

Competition Closing Date : 3rd April 2022

Prize: 40% entry fee and /or prizes

Venues : Herbies Haven & Penndragon, Ruretse, Gaborone, Botswa

Website : http://www.dressagesa.com/inter-africa-cup-2022-botswana/

FEI Group IX Inter Africa Competition :

Invited NF’s :

** Angola, Botswana, Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia, Swaziland, Senegal, South Africa, Zambia & Zimbabwe.

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Show Jumping :

** Individual Classes And FEI Group IX Inter-Africa Nations Cup.

Individual Classes :

** Limited to 5 rider/horse combinations from each NF per class.

Individual Classes :

Class 1 :

** 1.20m Welcome to the FEI Group IX Inter Africa Nation Cup

** FEI Article: 238.2.1 A2 (Warm up class)

Class 2 :

** 1.10m Welcome to the FEI Group IX Inter Africa Nation Cup

** FEI Article: 238.2.1 A2 (Warm up class)

Class 3 :

** 1.00m Welcome to the FEI Group IX Inter Africa Nation Cup

** FEI Article: 238.2.1 A2 (Warm up class)

Class 4 :

** 90cm Welcome to the FEI Group IX Inter Africa Nation Cup

** FEI Article: 238.2.1 A2 (Warm up class)

Class 5 :

** 1.20m Individual Championship

** FEI Article: 238.2.2

Class 6 :

** 1.10m Individual Championship

** FEI Article: 238.2.2

Class 7 :

** 1.00m Individual Championship

** FEI Article: 238.2.2

Class 8 :

** 90cm Individual Championship

** FEI Article: 238.2.2

Team Classes :

Number of teams :

** Limited to 1 Team of 3 riders (YR, Junior and/or Adults) and a Chef d’ Equipe from each Nation Chef d’Equipe to nominate and declare each NF’s team by 18.00 the evening before the competition.

Class 9 :

** FEI Group IX Inter Africa Nations Cup Team Event

** Mixed Team Handicap . 273.3.2.

** 1 rider at each level of handicap.

Horses :

** The host Nation Organizing Committee is unable to assist with Horses.

** Riders on leased/lent horses may compete in one level lower than the horse’s recorded grade.

** Riders on own horses may only compete in their current recorded grade.

General :

Timetable This is a guideline only :

28th April :

** 07.30 horse inspection

** 10.00 dressage individual classes

** 18.00 Welcome Cocktails team introductions

29th April :

** 07.30 Dressage Team Competition

** 12.00 Show jumping Classes 1 – 4

30th April :

** 08.00 Show jumping Classes 5 – 8

** 14.00 Show jumping Team Competition

** 18.00 Social**

Entry Fee :

** Individual Classes P150.00, includes official levy (P15) and ground levy (P15)

Team Event : no entry fee

Bank Details :

Horse Society of Botswana

First National Bank

Account#: 62246169769

Branch: Riverwalk 285267

Refund of entries :

** No refund of entry fees will be made unless the entry is withdrawn, in writing before closing date of entries.

Prizes :

** Individual classes min. 40% entry fee and /or prizes in kind

Prize Giving Ceremony :

** All team prize winners to be mounted and correctly dressed when entering arena.

Horse Inspection :

** There will be a horse inspection for all horses taking part in this event.

Membership :

** The event is GRADED and Botswana athletes and horses must be registered with the Horse Society of Botswana.

** All foreign athletes and horses must be registered with their own country’s National Federation.

Entry restrictions :

** Horses may only compete in 2 individual jumping competitions.

** Horses may only compete in 2 individual dressage tests.

Insurance :

** All owners and athletes are personally responsible for damages to third parties caused by themselves, their employees, their agents or their horses.

** They are therefore strongly advised to take out third-party insurance providing full coverage for participation in equestrian events at home and abroad, and to keep the policy up to date.

Vaccinations :

** All horses entering the show must have valid equine flu and AHS vaccinations.

** These are requirements for border permits.

Protests :

** All protests must be made in writing and be accompanied by a cash deposit of P500.00.

Application Form :

Submit to : admin AT dressagesa.com by the 3rd April 2022

Details :

** Horses may only compete in tests in their current recorded grade as registered with their National Discipline.

** Please see schedule for this show on the Dressage SA Website under National Schedules

** Open to Adults/Young Riders and Juniors and Horses graded Novice, Elementary, Elementary Medium or Medium

** If the horse goes unsound, is unable to compete, or is on any controlled or prohibited medication, the Dressage SA Office must be notified immediately.

** The Team will comprise of 4 riders one from each Grade. Three combinations will be selected at the show to compete. The decision of the Chef D’Equipe is final.

** Please note that we are investigating the possibility of some funding to help the team which is selected. We will keep you informed.

** One form per rider and horse combination must be filled in.