Equi-rider rules

1 - Scales

Several "scales" are available in show jumping competition on Equi-rider.

• Grand prix Temps différé : It is a two-phase event, the first phase not timed and the second timed. Riders are separated by the penalties of the two phases, and by the time of the second phase.
• Vitesse : This is a single phase event. Riders are judged on all penalties and on the time of the whole course.
• Grand prix Barrage : This is a two-stage event. The first stage is decided by penalties and a minimum time. If the rider exceeds the time allowed for the first stage, he will take penalties. To learn more, you can consult the "penalty" section below. The second stage will be organized with the group of riders with the least amount of penalties, this second stage will be decided on penalties and the time of the whole course.
• Spéciale progressive : It is a one-phase event, with riders being separated by the points they accumulate and the time. Unlike other scales, riders must score the most points. The points attributed to the jumps are equal to their number, if the rider passes one without penalty, he takes points, if he commits a penalty, he loses points. If a rider jumps N°8, he "wins" 8 points. If he commits a penalty on N°3, he loses 3 points. A "Joker" jump can be in place on these scales, in which case the value attributed to the "Joker" is 20 points.

2 - Penalties

The following penalties result in a 4-point penalty:

• Fallen bar (top bar, on each plane of the jump). Example: An oxer has two planes, so if the bar of the 1st or 2nd plane falls, it causes 4 points. The penalties due to the bars are not cumulative on the same jump (except for the combinations where the penalties due to the bars can be made on each element).
• Stop or run-out: If the horse stops in front of an jump or "runs out".
• Recrossing of the traces: If the rider decides to make a turn or any other figure which causes a retracement of his traces not foreseen in the layout of the course.

If a rider accumulates 3 refusals or run-outs, he is considered eliminated. If the host club allows it, he can jump a "simple" jump (avoid a combination or a demanding jump profile).

If a rider falls or puts his hand on a bar, he is also considered eliminated. In this case, the rider must leave the track on foot without being allowed to jump again. If the host club allows it, the rider can jump again in the relaxation area.

3 - Time

In Equi-rider competitions, the timing is different. For a better video judgement, we ask that the timed phase starts at the moment of the landing of one or more forelegs of the jump in question. If for a delayed time the second phase starts at N°6, the stopwatch must therefore start at the landing of N°6 when one or more of the front legs touch the ground. If it is a speed, it is at the landing of N°1. A rider can therefore stop in front of N°1 and thus have 4 penalty points, without having started the chronometer.

The stopwatch is at the reception of one or more hind legs at the end of the phase (mostly the last one of the course). Thus, when one or more hind legs touch the ground after the last number of the course, the stopwatch must stop.

1 - Scales

• Mixed : These are tests in which the horse's conduct, frankness and obedience will help solve the difficulties of the course (a mixture of maneuverability and compulsory figures).

2 - Penalties

The following penalties result in a 4-point penalty:

• Fallen bar (top bar, on each plane of the jump). Example: An oxer has two planes, so if the bar of the 1st or 2nd plane falls, it causes 4 points. The penalties due to the bars are not cumulative on the same jump (except for the combinations where the penalties due to the bars can be made on each element).
• Stop or run-out: If the horse stops in front of an jump or "runs out".
• Recrossing of the traces: If the rider decides to make a turn or any other figure which causes a retracement of his traces not foreseen in the layout of the course.

If a rider accumulates 3 refusals or run-outs, he is considered eliminated. If the host club allows it, he can jump a "simple" jump (avoid a combination or a demanding jump profile).

If a rider falls or puts his hand on a bar, he is also considered eliminated. In this case, the rider must leave the track on foot without being allowed to jump again. If the host club allows it, the rider can jump again in the relaxation area.

3 - Judgment

The riders' courses are judged on videos (uploaded by the host club) by a certified judge via a tool specifically created by Equi-rider. The compulsory figures and the overall scores will be noted. After judging, the protocols are generated and available on the account of the participating rider and his club.

1 - Definition of the discipline

Equifun is an animation event integrated into a playful pedagogy project. It consists of completing a course composed of a series of devices to be performed against the clock. These devices alternate maneuverability, jumps, and accuracy and include options for overcoming variable difficulties. The objective of Equifun is to develop the rider's ability to control their mount and optimize the choice of options that best suit their abilities, as well as to promote the preparation of equids by improving the quality of their education. The rider completes the course against the clock, chaining the devices in the order of the numbers.

2 - Specific Tack and Bits

• Bit board: refer to the official FFE competition regulations, general provisions, Art 7.5.
• In addition, the Pelham, Pessoa, and draw reins are only allowed with connections linking the ring of the bit to any other ring on the same side and with a single pair of reins attached to the connections. The connections must not be adjustable and must allow the reins to slide.
• Bitless riding is allowed, except in a hackamore.

3 - Allowed:

• Martingales with rings on reins with mobile stoppers;
• Loosely adjusted fixed martingales, without being elastic, when the pony/horse has a normally placed neck, the martingale must reach down to the manger;
• Rollers, ear nets, leg wraps, nose covers, saddle covers, tongue tie, crupper, and breastplate;
• Braided and/or raised tail.

Gags are prohibited.

4 - Events Table

Event Categories	Ages	Height of Equids
A2	10 years and under	A
A1	12 years and under	A
Club Benjamin	12 years and under	All sizes of ponies and horses
Club Minime	14 years and under	All sizes of ponies and horses
Club Cadet	16 years and under	All sizes of ponies and horses
Club Junior	18 years and under	All sizes of ponies and horses
Club Senior	Over 18 years	All sizes of ponies and horses

5 - Penalties

A device is judged without penalty when it is performed in accordance with the indicated layout during reconnaissance, without overturned or modified equipment. Penalties incurred for damaging a device during an attempt are retained if the rider makes further attempts on the same device. If the device is not completed and the rider does not retry but moves on to the next device, they are penalized (cf. No. 3, 4, 5, 6 in the table below). A volte inside a device is considered a tracking error.

No	Description	Penalties
1	1st fault on a device	20 seconds
2	2nd and subsequent faults on the same device	5 seconds for each
3	Device destroyed on the 1st attempt and impassable, continue	40 seconds
4	Device destroyed on the 2nd attempt or more and made impassable	20 seconds
5	Device not completed on the 1st attempt and not retried	40 seconds
6	Device not completed after 2 attempts and not retried	20 seconds
7	Failure to pass entry and/or exit gates	20 seconds
8	Aiding by physically touching the rider or the horse	20 seconds
9	Course error	Elimination
10	1st fall	Elimination
11	3 devices made impassable on the course	Elimination

6 - Technical Standards

Events	Maximum Height of Obstacles
A2	30 cm
A1	30 cm
Club Benjamin	40 cm
Club Minime	50 cm
Club Cadet	60 cm
Club Junior	60 cm
Club Senior	60 cm

7 - Time

The stopwatch starts at the crossing of the first gate and stops at the crossing of the last. It must start and finish when the rider is aligned with the gate (as precision in dressage is evaluated).

8 - Classification

The final classification is established by the stopwatch: course time + penalties in seconds. The rider/team that wins the event is the one with the fastest final time.

1 - Penalties

Causes	Penalties awarded by judge
Error in the course ⋅ First time ⋅ Second time ⋅ Third time	⋅ -1% (cf. example below) ⋅ -1% (cf. example below) ⋅ Elimination
Leave the competition track by crossing the lice	Elimination
Exit the competition track through the door at A, if left open	-1% (error in the course)
Lameness, bleeding, fall of the pony/horse and/or rider	Elimination
Brutality, abuse	Elimination
Entering the competition track, including around the rectangle, with a stick when prohibited	-2 points
Enter with protectors or headphones when prohibited; without spurs when required or lack of dress	-2 points
Non-compliant greeting	-2 points
Outside help: ⋅ Pro : ⋅ Club, Poney, Amateur, Enseignant	⋅ Elimination ⋅ -5 points per intervention
Leaving the competition ring after riding with a faulty harness or mouthpiece	-5%

2 - Judgment

The riders' courses are judged on videos (uploaded by the host club or the independent rider) by two certified judges via a tool specifically created by Equi-rider. These videos must be taken from the point of view of the judge in C and must allow an objective and practical judgement of the couples. If the quality of the uploaded videos is insufficient, the judge may sanction the rider. The figures and the overall scores will be noted. After judging, the protocols are generated and available on the account of the participating rider and his club.

1 - Bonuses and penalties

Bonuses and penalties are determined by the Equifeel ringmasters and are specified on the competition forms that can be downloaded after registration.

2 - Judgment

The riders' courses are judged on videos (uploaded by the host club or the independent rider) by a judge via a tool specifically created by Equi-rider. The videos must be taken from a point of view that facilitates the judging. If the quality of the uploaded videos is insufficient, the judge may sanction the rider.

3 - Equipments

4 - Results

The results must be passed by the host clubs after the competition. The platform proposes to enter the points, the time and if the rider has been eliminated, not started, or has abandoned. In order to justify and validate the result of an event, the host club must make available the video of the best rider's course. This is mandatory for each event, if a club cannot provide the video of the best rider, then the results of this event are not validated.

The Equi-rider platform automatically ranks the results and therefore requests the videos of the best riders to avoid the club to recalculate. It is the responsibility of each club to enter the correct results. Equi-rider, in case of important or proven doubt, can invalidate the results of a couple, an event or a competition.

1 - REsult

Ranking	Points
1	150
2	120
3	100
1/4	50
2/4	30
3/4	15
4/4	5
Eliminated, non-starter, abandonment	0

2 - Number of Competitors

Number of competitors	Multiplier
[ 0 ; 20 ]	0.6
[ 21 ; 50 ]	0.8
[ 51 ; 100 ]	1
[ 101 ; 200 ]	2
[ 201 ; +∞ [	3

3 - PArticipation COefficient

The PACO prevents bad practices by applying a malus on over-performing riders or couples. The index in the table below represents the height.

Rules	Example
If the rider has several registrations in the same event, only the best result gives points (x1), next ones don't (x0)	Manon has two horses in Equi70. She ends up 5/25 and 13/25. Her RCP will be: (50 x 0.8 x 1) + (15 x 0.8 x 0) = 40 points
If the same couple performs in several events, then the PACO of the highest event is x1. If its second event is 1 index lower, then its PACO is x0.6. For all events 2 indexes or more below, their PACO are x0.1	Arnaud and Isidor are ranked 3/25 in Equi70 and 1/30 in Equi60. His RCP will be: Equi70 : 100 x 0.8 = 80 points Equi60 : (150 x 0.8) x 0.6 = 72 points Equi50 : (150 x 0.8) x 0.1 = 12 points
If the rider perfoms in 2 events or more, then the PACO is x1 for the highest event and those 1 or 2 indexes below. For the events 3 indexes below or more, the PACO is x0.4	Charlotte participates in 3 events Equi100 2/10 : 120 x 0.6 = 72 Equi90 5/35 : 50 x 0.8 = 40 Equi70 1/60 : (150 x 1) x 0.4 = 60
When several PACO can be applied, the lowest one is used	Yann and Pégaze are ranked 1/25 in Equi100, and 2/65 in Equi60. His RCP are: Equi100 : (150 x 0.8) = 120 points Equi60 : (120 x 1) x 0.1 = 12 points

1 - ORganisation or PArticipation

Situation	Points
ORganisation	200
PArticipation	150

2 - Example of CCP awarding

The Valley Horse Riding Center organized a Riding Cup competition in February 2022. It had 50 runners and had already organized a stage before.

Situation	Points
ORganisation	200
RCP / 10	+ 177
Total CCP	= 377