Differences in some rules for FEI, FEIPE 2012

All compensating aids allowed for these competitions and exemptions in FEIPE competitions must be stated on the rider’s FEI Para Equestrian Classification Identity card. Otherwise the FEI (or national) rules must be followed in their competitions for people without disabilities.

Rule / FEI Dressage* / FEI Para Equestrian
Warming up before test / Rider only / I, II anybody until 15 min. before test. Rider only for III, IV / Warming up 30 mins in total for GradeIa 1b and II by another rider, steward present.
Time allowed to enter arena / 45 sec / 60 sec
Salute / One hand on reins / One or two hands, on rein, hat on
Commander
(In Australia usually referred to as Callers) / No / Can be read twice / Must be on PE ID Card. C
Use of voice / No / Ia & b, II only and for III and IV if on FEI PE Card
Resistance / 20 sec. Addition in new Rules / Safety factor allows for less than 20 secs / 60 sec
Less if safety an issue
Rising trot / When stated in test / Yes always allowed
Companion horse / No / Yes / Grades Ia, Ib, II only
Spurs / Yes / Yes if leg(s) under control
Bridle / Double or as stated / Snaffle or Double Bridle all Grades / Split reins used with double bridle should be noted on the FEI PE Card
Chaps / No / Yes
Whips / No / Yes, 2 are allowed 8426.
New size limit now 1.2m length including tassel
Hats with harness / No / Yes
Gloves / Yes / If possible
FEI PE ID cards / Yes / Yes / Compensating aids
Error of course / Third error - elimination / Third error - elimination
Commanders for Blind riders / No / Yes Must be noted on FEI PE Card / C Judge to control use of Commanders and entry procedures
Blind Riders Grade III
Grade IV riders do not have to wear blindfold, goggles or black out glasses but other items apply. / No / Grade III required to wear Blindfold, goggles, or
Blacked out glasses
Allowed prior to start of Test to enter Arena and proceed once each way around / Distinctive coloured armband to be worn when mounted outside the competition arena.
Callers allowed
  • Half points may be used in all PED tests effective from 1/1/11
  • All compensating aids allowed for these competitions and exemptions in FEI PE competitions must be noted on the rider’s FEI Para Equestrian Classification Identity card
  • Ear muffs only allowed during the prize giving, or to protect the horse from flies. Allowed by President of the Ground Jury
  • Warming up – No draw reins 8428.7.1
  • Test begins with the entry at A and ends after the last salute
  • Outside assistance is elimination (the C judge can ask for assistance to clarify the rider in case of an error in the test)
  • Keep in mind the Training Scale:

Regularity, consistency of the rhythm

Suppleness and relaxation

Contact (if possible)

Impulsion

Straightness

Collection

JG 28.3.2012