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RULES & GUIDELINES
XXXIV ALL INDIA POLICE EQUESTRIAN MEET &
MOUNTED POLICE DUTY EVENTS- TEKANPUR –GWALIOR
CONTENT
Sl.No. Part Name of Chapter Page No
1 Code of Conduct of Participants 3
2 1 Conduct of XXXIV All India Equestrian Championship
and Mounted Police Duty Meet
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3 2 Important Information 5
4 3 Schedule of Events 7
5 4 Tentative Programme 9
6 5 General Instructions 11
7 6 List of Events (Eligibility & Restrictions) 16
8 7 Award of Trophies & Prizes 22
9 8 VETERINARY MATTERS
10 8(1) Veterinary Commission 28
11 8(2) History Sheets 29
12 8(3) National Policy on EIA 30
14 8(4) Horse Inspections 31
15 EQUESTRIAN EVENTS
16 9 Standards for the Police Equestrian Games 32
17 10 Rules and Conduct of Events 37
18 10(1) Rules for dressage 37
19 10(2) Rules for One Day 38
20 10(3) Rules for Jumping Events 40
21 10(4) Rules for Tent Pegging 41
22 10(5) Rules for Hacks
43
23 ENDURANCE
24 11 Rules for Endurance 46
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25 12 MOUNTED POLICE DUTY EVENTS 54
26 APPENDICES- EQUESTRIAN
27 ‘A’ Sketch of Arena for Dressage Test 66
28 ‘B’ Ind. And Team Dressage Elementary 67
29 ‘C’ Dressage Novice Test 69
30 ‘D’ One Day Dressage Novice 72
31 ‘E’ One Day Dressage –Open 74
32 ‘F’ Indemnity Bond 76
33 APPENDICES MOUNTED POLICE
34 ‘G’ Quadrille Test 77
35 ‘H’ Sketch Quadrille Test Arena 79
36 ‘J’ Police Horse Test 80
37 ‘K’ Entry form for events 81
38 ‘L’ Arrival Intimation form 82
39 GENERAL INFORMATION- BSF ACADEMY 83
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CODE OF CONDUCT
(As laid down by FEI)
1. In all Equestrian sports, the horse must be considered paramount.
2. The wellbeing of the horse shall be above the demands of breeders, trainers, riders,
owners, dealers, organizers, sponsors or officials.
3. All handling and veterinary treatment must ensure the health and welfare of the horse.
4. The highest standards of nutrition, health, sanitation and safety shall be encouraged
and maintained at all times.
5. Adequate provision must be made for ventilation, feeding, watering and maintaining
a healthy environment during transportation.
6. Emphasis should be on increasing education in training and equestrian practices and
on promoting scientific studies on equine health.
7. In the interest of the horse, the fitness and competence of the rider shall be regarded
as essential.
8. All riding and training methods must take account of the horse as a living entity and
must not include any technique considered by the FEI to be abusive.
9. National federation should establish adequate control in order to ensure that all
persons and bodies under their jurisdiction respect the welfare of the horse.
10. The National and International rules and regulations in equestrian sports regarding the
health and welfare of the horse must be adhered to not only during National and
International events but also in training.
11. Competition Rules and Regulations shall be continually reviewed to ensure such
welfare.
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PART - 1
CONDUCT OF THE XXXIV ALL INDIA POLICE EQUESTRIAN CHAMPIONSHIP &
MOUNTED POLICE DUTY MEET (2014)
INTRODUCTION
Border Security Force has been entrusted the responsibility of hosting the XXXIV All
India Police Equestrian Championship and Mounted Police Duty Meet (2015), by the All
India Police Sports Control Board, at BSF Academy,Tekanpur, Gwaliorwef 15-25
November 2015.The prospectus, schedule of events, officers to be contacted and such
other details of the Meet can be seen on the BSF Academy website.
The Meet will be held at the Border Security Force Academy, Tekanpur, Gwalior. The following
are the details of the officials to be contacted for assistance or information:
Name &Designation Tel & Fax No Mobile No E mail address
1 Sh P S Bains, DIG
Org Secretary
07524-274054
274100
08982912324 [email protected]
2 ShNareshTehlan, Comdt
Asstt Org Secretary
09977711366 [email protected]
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3 Sh Sunil Raghuwanshi, DC
Show Secretary
07524-274066 08871513696 [email protected]
The Equestrian Championship and Mounted Police Duty Meet will have two clear facets. One
concentrating on Equestrian Police Sports amongst the Policemen of Mounted Police
Units of the country and the other providing for improvement of skill and abilities of
mounted duties of the Policemen. The classification of the events is as follows:
1. Equestrian Police
Championship
Dressage, One day Event, Jumping Events, Tent
Pegging, Endurance Riding, Hacks
2. Mounted Police Duty Events Police Horse Test, Quadrille Competition, Medley
Relay, Competition for Farriers , Mental Hazard Test,
and Competition for Syces.
The General Regulations for the conduct of the meet are governed by the regulations for
Equestrian Meet as laid down by the FEI, EFI and rules laid by the by All India police
Sports Control Board for the Mounted Police Duty Events.
The Conduct of the various competitions of the mounted Police Duty Meet will be
governed by the rules as mentioned in the prospectus. In case of any dispute, the same will
be resolved as per general rule and regulations of the FEI/EFI and the specified rules for the
events. However, the decision of the Ground Jury will be final.
Separate rules have been published for each of the disciplines. There are also some events,
which are essential for the Police Organizations. Rules for such events have been laid out
separately but are guided by the general regulations of the EFI.
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PART - 2
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1. RECEPTION ARRANGEMENTS AND ARRIVAL REPORT:
The reception staff will be available at Gwalior Rly. Station. Participating teams
travelling by train will be provided with suitable transport from Railway Stations to reach the
camp site. The teams can send a fax, email or fill in arrival details on the website.
2. COGGINS TEST
No team will be allowed inside the Competition area or the camp area without valid Coggin’s
Test report.
3. MOVEMENT OF HORSES:
Participating teams must intimate the mode of travel by the teams so that necessary
arrangements for their reception can be arranged.
4. LOCATION OF THE VENUE:
The meet will be conducted at the Equitation School BSF Academy Tekanpur.
5. DATE OF REPORTING OF THE TEAMS:
The participating teams must report to the Organizing Secretary of the meet latest by 14th
Nov
Please note that the teams should arrive at the venue on or after11th
NOV 2015. No arrangements
for accommodation etc can be arranged before the said date.
6. CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF ENTRIES:
The last date for submission of entries is 13th
Nov 2015.
The payment for the entries can be submitted once the teams arrive.
Otherwise, all entries on prescribed forms must reach the office of Organizing Secretary by 10th
Nov’ 2015. The entries can be sent by Post/Fax/email at the following addresses:
1 Postal Address Org Secretary, 34th
AIPEM, Equitation School BSF
Academy Tekanpur, Gwalior-475005
2 Fax No 07524-274200
3 E mail address [email protected], [email protected]
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7. ACCOMMODATION:
Accommodation will be strictly provided to Serving officers/personnel and no arrangements can
be made to accommodate guests/family members etc.
All participants are advised to carry their own bedding, mosquito net etc.
8. ACCOMMODATION ARRANGEMENTS:
(a) The horses and their riders/grooms/farriers participating in 34th AIPEM and other
participants for the AIPEM will be provided suitable covered accommodation at
equestrian camp. The riders/grooms/farriers will be provided suitable accommodation
with cots as per availability. The camp will become functional with effect from 11th
Nov 2015 onwards. The camp will close on 27th
Nov 2015.
(b) The Camp commandant will earmark site for each contingent. The officer-in-charge of
the contingent will take over the site allotted to them on arrival and hand over the
same before departure.
(c) The participating contingents are advised to bring their own ration/fodder for horses to
meet their requirements. However arrangement for purchase of green fodder/wheat
bhusa etc. will also be made at the camp area.
(d) Gas stove and Gas Cylinders will be provided by the Camp Comdt as per the requirement
of the teams. Gas Cylinders will be issued on payment basis.
9. DRESS ORDER FOR THE EVENTS / CEREMONIES:
Events: The dress order for the events has been mentioned against each event in part – 6.
Opening and Closing Ceremonies: Ceremonial dress of the respective unit.
Social Functions: Participants are advised to carry their own Blazer/Lounge Suit/tie with them
for the social functions.
10. CLIMATE:The weather in Tekanpur remains cold during this time and winter clothing
will be required.
11. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE:Medical assistance will be provided at the camp site as well
as at competition grounds.
12. VETERINARY ASSISTANCE:Veterinary assistance will be available at the camp site,
and competition grounds. The teams should bring their own farriers, shoes/nails etc.
13. HORSE REGISTRATION WITH EFI: As per the EFI Rules all horses participating in
the EFI recognized events must be registered with the EFI. Teams will take necessary action .
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PART – 3
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
SNo. CLASS EVENT
1 I ONE DAY EVENT OPEN (Individual)
2 I A ONE DAY EVENT OPEN (Team)
3 II ONE DAY EVENT NOVICE (Individual)
4 II A ONE DAY EVENT NOVICE (Team)
5 III DRESSAGE ELEMENTARY–Individual
6 III A DRESSAGE ELEMENTARY (Team )
7 III B DRESSAGE NOVICE (Individual)
7A III C DRESSAGE NOVICE (Team)
8 IV TENT PEGGING (Individual)
9 IV A TENT PEGGING (Team)
10 V SHOW JUMPING PRELIMINARY NORMAL
11 V A SHOW JUMPING PRELIMINARY FAULT & OUT
12 VI SHOW JUMPING NOVICE NORMAL
13 VI A SHOW JUMPING NOVICE: FAULT & OUT/TOP SCORE
14 VII SHOW JUMPING: MEDIUM: NORMAL
15 VII A SHOW JUMPING: MEDIUM: TOP SCORE
16 VIII SHOW JUMPING: OPEN
17 VIII A SHOW JUMPING OPEN SIX BAR
18 IX SHOW JUMPING N.G.O. Under Training
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19 IX A SHOW JUMPING ASPs/DSPs Under Training
20 X HACKS
21 XI ENDURANCE RIDING– INDIVIDUAL
22 XI A ENDURANCE RIDING – TEAM
23 XII MEDLEY RELAY
24 XIII POLICE HORSE TEST
25 XIV FARRIER TEST
26 XV SYCES TEST
27 XVI QUADRILLE CONTEST
28 XVII MENTAL HAZARD TEST
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PART – 4
TENTATIVE PROGRAMME
TIME EVENT VENUE
15 NOV 2015
0800-1000 Veterinary Inspection of Horses
1030-1330 Individual Tent Pegging Elimination
1330-1430 LUNCH BREAK
1430-1630 Individual Tent Pegging Elimination
1630-1730 Rehearsal for Opening Ceremony
1730 Meeting of Team Captains/Managers
16 NOV 2015
0730-1330 Endurance Competition (40 Kms)
1330-1430 LUNCH BREAK
1430-1600 Quadrille Competition
1600-1700 Rehearsal for Opening Ceremony
17 NOV 2015
0800-0900 Syces Competition
0800-1100 Mental Hazard
1100-1300 Preparation for Opening Ceremony
1300-1400 LUNCH BREAK
1600 OPENING CEREMONY ( Trick Riding Display)
18 NOV 2015
0700-1330 Police Horse Test
0800-1000 Farrier Test
1330- 1430 LUNCH BREAK
1430-1700 Medlay relay
19 NOV 2015
0700-1100 Elementary Dressage (Open) Team & Individual
1130-1430 Preliminary Jumping Normal
1430-1530 LUNCH BREAK
1530-1730 Novice Jumping Normal
20 Nov 2015
0700-0800 Show Jumping Medium Round A
0800-1330 Novice Dressage- Team & Individual
1330-1430 LUNCH BREAK
1430-1530 Show Jumping Medium Round B
1600-1730 Novice Jumping Fault & Out/Top Score
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TIME EVENT VENUE
21 Nov 2015
0700-0830 Individual Tent Pegging Round A
0900-1000 Show Jumping Open Round A
1100-1130 Show Jumping Open Round B
1200-1330 Show Jumping Trainees
1330-1430 LUNCH BREAK
1430-1530 Individual Tent Pegging Round B
1530-1630 Show Jumping Medium Top Score
1630
Onwards
One Day Event Cross Country Course Walk
22 NOV 2015
0700-0900 Show Jumping Preliminary Fault & Out
0930-1030 Show Jumping Six Bar
1130-1700 Dressage Novice ODE (LUNCH BREAK-1330-1430)
23 NOV 2015
0700-1030 Dressage Open ODE
1130-1330 Show Jumping Novice ODE
1330-1430 LUNCH BREAK
1430- 1530 Show Jumping Open ODE
1600-1700 Hacks
24 Nov 2015
0700-0930 ODE Novice Cross-Country
1000-1130 ODE Open Cross- Country
1300- 1430 LUNCH BREAK
1530-1700 Rehearsal for Closing Ceremony
25 NOV 2015
0800-1030 Team Tent Pegging Round A
1100-1200 Rehearsal for Closing Ceremony
1300-1430 LUNCH BREAK
1530-1630 Team Tent Pegging Round B
1600
Onwards
CLOSING CEREMONY
NOTE:
a) The programme is tentative and may change depending on number of entries/adm
problems and it will be the discretion of Ground Jury/Org committee.
b) There will be a meeting of Team Captains/Managers & Draw of lots daily after the last
event of the day.
c) Daily Prize Distribution after last Event.
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PART - 5
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. ENTRIES:
There shall be an entry fee of Rs.500/- for the individual events and Rs.1000/- for the
team events. All entries or the fees of all entries must reach the office of the Organizing
Secretary by 13th
Nov 2015, even if the entries have been submitted by email or on the website.
All entries received after the last date and till one hour before the announced/notified time of
draw of lots, will be considered as a post entry and the fees will be double of the normal entry
fees. No entry will be accepted after the Draw of Lots.
All entries should be sent on prescribed form, which is appended to the prospectus. A
horse once entered cannot normally be substituted by any other horse. Different riders cannot
ride the same horse in the same event. A rider can enter up to two horses in his own name in any
class. The organizers reserve the right to reject any entry without assigning reasons.
As per AIPSCB All members of the participating contingents are requested to register in
the Show Office by paying Rs. 50/- per head at the time of entries.
2. PAYMENTS:
All payments will be made to organizers of the 34th
AIPEM. Drafts etc. may be made in
the name of ‘Organising Secretary 34th
All India Police Equestrian Meet 2015’
Cheques will not be accepted.
3. WITHDRAWAL OF ENTRIES:
Any entry can be withdrawn till the draw of lots of the events, without attracting any loss
of fees on following grounds:
a) Injury to the Horse :To be decided and accepted by the Jury on the basis of the opinion
of the Veterinary Commission.
b) Injury to a rider :To be decided by the Jury on the basis of the opinion of the Medical
Officer and nature of the injury suffered.
4. TRANSFER AND SUBSTITUTION:
A horse cannot be transferred from one class to another without paying an additional fee
of Rs.500/-and will be allowed 24 hrs prior to the commencement of the event.
A horse once entered in any event cannot be substituted by another horse. Such change
will be treated as a post entry and will be entertained on payment of post entry fee only. (Double
the amount of Normal Entry Fee)
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5. CHANGE OF RIDER:
Riders cannot be changed unless the Jury accepts that there are sufficient reasons for
change of riders. Once a class has commenced and are being judged, no change of rider will be
accepted. No post entries will be accepted after the commencement of the event..
6. CANCELLATION OF EVENT:
Organizer may cancel any event if there are not enough entries for any particular event.
This will be announced at the time of draw of lots for the event, a day prior to the event.
7. ARRIVAL OF THE RIDERS/HORSES AT THE SHOW GROUNDS:
All riders/horses should be present at the venue half an hour before the scheduled starting
time for the respective event and report to the marshal of the event. Failure to report in time will
incur elimination from the event.
8. CHANGE IN SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
The organizers may make changes in the schedule of events.
9. SHOW NUMBERS:
All horses participating in AIPEM have to be registered with EFI and show numbers
allotted by EFI will be used during the meet.
10. LIGHTING:
Although electric lights/power will be provided under camp arrangements, all the
contingents are requested to bring their own emergency lights, etc for use.
11. DISCIPLINE:
All participating contingents staying in the camp will be under the camp commandant for
the purpose of discipline .All officers in charge of contingents will ensure that highest standard
of discipline is maintained by their respective teams.
12. SECURITY:
All contingents will ensure highest level of security of men, material, horses and stores
during stay at the camp.
13. FIRE PRECAUTIONS:
Officer in-charge of participating teams will be responsible for organizing fire-fighting
precautions in their respective areas. The camp commandant will however detail fire-fighting
picket parties from amongst the participating teams.
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14. SANITATION AND HYGIENE:
Proper sanitation and hygiene measures will be observed by all the participating teams.
There should be proper disposal of litter. Anti- malaria precautions should be observed by all
concerned.
15. INSURANCE:
Participating teams to make arrangements for Insurance of the Horse and the rider
on their own..
16. RESPONSIBILITY FOR INJURY/ACCIDENTS:
The organizing committee accepts no responsibility for any injury or loss to exhibit/
competitors through accident or any other cause. Neither the committee nor the doctor on
duty will be held responsible for the consequences of the first aid or other medical
treatments given to any injured participant/horse.
17. DRESS/ WHIPS AND SPURS:
Dress Code – All riders must be correctly dressed as mentioned in Part-VI herein.
Jumping Practice – During and before competition only 3 riders will be permitted in the
Practice Arena. Any rider jumping the practice jumps higher than the permitted limits for the
class will be disqualified. No coach and assistance will be permitted in the practice arena.
WHIPS & SPURS
a) Spurs are compulsory for all Dressage Tests (Elementary/Novice as well as for the two
Tests in both the One Day Event.(Novice/Open)
b) Spurs are compulsory for the School work of the Police Horse Test
c) Spurs will be Optional for the following tests
1. Hacks Event
2. Jumping Event for Trainee Officers and for Trainees
d) Sharp spurs are not allowed.
Long whips are not permitted but a short whip less than 75 cm may be used with the exception of
the Dressage competition where whips are not allowed.
18. JUDGING: The decision of the Ground Jury will be final for all competition and ground
related matters.
19. APPEALS /PROTESTS: All Appeals/Protests must be made in writing to the Jury and
Appeals Committee within half an hour of the completion of the event/announcement of
results. The objection will be accompanied by a fee of Rs. 2000/-. If the Jury overrules
the objection, the deposit will be forfeited. The amount will be refunded if the objection
is upheld. The decision of the Ground Jury/Appeal Committee will be final in case of all
other matters. The EFI/FEI rules in this regard will be followed
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20. CRUELTY:
Judges are empowered to disqualify a competitor at any stage of the competition for
rough handling, excessive brutality or for any act of cruelty towards the horses. The jury is also
empowered to impose any penalty up to Rs 5000/, or disqualification of the rider from the
event/meet depending on the degree of the act committed by the rider during the competition, or
an hour before or after the competition on the ground.
21. ABANDONMENT:
If for any reasons, the show has to be abandoned, the competing States/CPOs
participants and concerned riders will be informed.
22. RULES:
The rules of the EFI and FEI will be followed for all the rules, until and unless otherwise
specified for any event in this prospectus which shall be final and binding on all participating
teams and officials. Decision of the Jury will be final.
23. QUESTIONs NOT PROVIDED FOR:
In the eventuality of any question arising that has not been covered in this prospectus, the
matter will be referred to the Ground Jury of the meet and their decision will be final.
24. FLAGS:
All Teams to bring their regimental/Unit flags for march past and for hoisting in the
Show Ground. (Two flags- One big for hoisting and one small for March Past)
25. AWARD OF TROPHIES & PRIZES:
a) The winners of every event will be awarded medals for riders and rosettes for the
horses at the conclusion of event. Winners will ensure that they are present with their
mounts in the Competition ground or such other place specified by the Organizers for
receipt of the medals and the rosettes for their respective horses. Any participant who
obtains the 1st
, 2nd
, 3rd
, or 4th
position, if not present in the Competition ground at the
conclusion of the event and fails to report for the presentation ceremony will not be
eligible for receipt of the Medal at a later stage.
b) The programme for Award of the Medal and the Trophies will be decided by the
Organisers of the Meet and informed to all the participants.
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26. ELIMINATION ROUNDS:
a) Elimination rounds will be held for events where there are large no of entries and in case
of Tent Pegging individual and team events, only those participants, team/individual
having scores and the possibility to be amongst the first four positions will be permitted
to participate in Round B.
b) In the Elimination Round for Individual Tent Pegging, 30% of the participants scoring
highest points will be allowed to participate in Finals of the Event;
c) 50% of the Teams securing highest points will qualify for Round ‘B’ of Team Tent
Pegging Events.
d) In the Individual and Team tent Pegging events, any participant/team not securing any
points in Round A will stand eliminated for Round B
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PART – 6
LIST OF EVENTS- ELIGIBILITY & RESTRICTIONS
SN Event ELIGIBILITY TAC Dress
RIDER MOUNT
1. ELEMENTARY
DRESSAGE
(Individual
And Team)
All serving police
officers and Veterinary
Officers working in
police organizations on
permanent basis.
All mounts
owned by police
units, above 6yrs
of age only
As Per
EFI/FEI
Rules for
Dressage
.
As Per
EFI/FEI
Rules for
Dressage.
2. DRESSAGE
NOVICE
(Team and
individual)
All serving police
officers and Veterinary
Officers working in
police organizations on
permanent basis.
All mounts
owned by police
units, above 5 yrs
of age only
As Per
EFI/FEI
Rules for
Dressage
.
As Per
EFI/FEI
Rules for
Dressage.
3. ONE DAY
EVENT
NOVICE
(Team and
Individual)
All serving police
officers and Veterinary
Officers working in
police organizations on
permanent basis. Team
of 4 riders.
Best 3 scores will
decide team
classification
All mounts of
police units aged
above 5 years
and have not won
or placed in any
novice Individual
ODE competition.
As Per
EFI/FEI
Rules for
Eventing.
As Per
EFI/FEI
Rules for
Eventing.
4. ONE DAY
EVENT
OPEN
(Team and
individual)
As in (3) above No horse will be
allowed to take
part in both the
events (i.e. Novice
& Open) Horses
should be aged
above 6 years.
Two teams will be
allowed from each
CPO/State
As above As above
5. SHOW
JUMPING
PRELIMINARY
NORMAL
/FAULT & OUT
All serving police
officers and Veterinary
Officers working in
police organizations on
permanent basis.
All Police horses
participating for
the first time in
Jumping
Competition and
not graded.
As Per
EFI/FEI
Rules for
Show
Jumping.
As Per
EFI/FEI
Rules for
Show
Jumping.
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6. JUMPING
NOVICE
NORMAL and
FAULT &
OUT/TOP
SCORE
All serving police
officers and Veterinary
Officers working in
police organizations on
permanent basis.
Police Horses
upgraded from
Preliminary
grade.
As Per
EFI/FEI
Rules for
Show
Jumping.
As Per
EFI/FEI
Rules for
Show
Jumping.
7. SHOW
JUMPING
MEDIUM
NORMAL AND
MEDIUM TOP
SCORE
All serving police
officers and Veterinary
Officers working in
police organizations on
permanent basis.
Police Horses
upgraded from
Novice Grade.
As per
EFI/FEI
Rules for
Show
Jumping.
As per
EFI/FEI
Rules for
Show
Jumping.
8. OPEN SHOW
JUMPING
NORMAL &
OPEN SHOW
JUMPING SIX
BAR
All serving police
officers and Vety.
Officers working in
police organizations on
permanent basis.
Police Horses
upgraded from
Medium Grade
As per
EFI/FEI
Rules for
Show
Jumping.
As per
EFI/FEI
Rules for
Show
Jumping.
9. SHOW
JUMPING
(NGOS Under
Training)
All police NGOs/ORs,
who have put in less
than Two years of
service. Persons
promoted to an
NGO/OR rank and
having more than two
years service in total will
not be allowed to
participate.
All mounts
owned by police
unit’s and
Preliminary,
novice & medium
grades only.
As per
EFI/FEI
Rules for
Show
Jumping.
As per
EFI/FEI
Rules for
Show
Jumping.
10. SHOW
JUMPING
(for ASsP/
DSsP)
All police ASsP / DSsP
who have put in less
than two years of
service and are under
training. Persons
promoted to ASP’s/
DSP’s rank and having
more than two years
service in total will not
be allowed to
participate.
All mounts
owned by Police
Units.
As above Service
Uniform
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11. TENT
PEGGING
(Individual)
All serving police
officers and Veterinary
Officers working in
police organizations on
permanent basis.
As above As per
EFI
Rules
Unit
Colour T-
shirts.
Protective
headgear
compulsor
y.
12. Team Tent
pegging
As above team will
comprise of four riders
and the points obtained
by all four riders will
be taken into account.
As above As per
EFI
Rules
As Above
13. Hacks Open Open to all Police
Officers of the rank of
DSP and above
Participation will be
allowed if they have not
won any medal (in
individual or team
event) in the AIPEM
during the last three
years. The event is also
Open to all women
Police personnel of any
rank.
As above Ceremonia
l Dress for
serving
Police
officers.V
et offrs
may ride
with dress
prescribed
by EFI for
civilians.
14 Endurance Ride
-40km.
Individual and
team
All serving police
officers and Vet.
Officers working in
police organization on
permanent basis.
1.Horses 5 years
& above
2.All mounts
owned by Police
Units only.
As per
EFI/FEI
Rules for
Enduranc
e
As per
EFI/FEI
Rules for
Endurance
NOTE: SYCES ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN ABOVE EVENTS
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MOUNTED POLICE DUTY MEET -EVENTS
SN
Event
Eligibility Rider
Mount
TAC
Dress
1. Medley
Relay
All serving police
officers and Veterinary
Officers working in
police organizations on
permanent basis.
Team will comprise of
three members.
All
mounts
owned by
police
units only
As per rules
applicable for
Jumping event
and for Tent
Pegging
Service
Uniform with
protective
headgear
2. Police
Horse Test
All serving police
officers and Veterinary
Officers working in
police organizations on
permanent basis.
As above As applicable for
dressage and for
Jumping events.
Service
Uniform for
Dressage test
Ceremonial
Dress
3. Farriery
Competition
All Farriers on the
roles of the Mounted
Police Unit
N/A N/A In service
uniform
4. Syces
Competition
All Syces on the
permanent role of the
mounted unit.
N/A N/A As above
5. Quadrille
Contest
All serving police
officers and Veterinary
Officers working in
police organizations on
permanent basis.
(Team will comprise of
four persons)
All
mounts
owned by
police
units only
1. Dressage
saddle & all
Purpose saddle
are allowed;
2. Snaffle bit and
Double bridles
are allowed;
3. Whips are not
allowed while
performing tests
but can be used in
practice arena
4. Other TAC
restrictions as
mentioned in EFI
Ceremonial
Dress for
serving Police
Officers. Vet.
Officers may
ride with dress
prescribed by
EFI for
civilians.
Where there is
no ceremonial
dress –
working dress
will be allowed
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Rules for
dressage
competition.
. However,
Teams
adorning a
combination of
Ceremonial
and working
dress will stand
disqualified
6 Mental
Hazard
Test
All serving police
officers and Vet.
Officers working in
police organisation on
permanent basis.
Personnel on
temporary
attachment/temporary
duty/ deputation not
eligible unless on valid
transfer to the unit.
All
mounts
owned by
Police
Units
only
As per rules
applicable for
jumping events.
Uniform
NOTE: SYCES ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN ABOVE EVENTS
EXCEPT SYCES COMPETITION
a) Any of the events mentioned above may be cancelled in the absence of sufficient
participants.
b) Unless otherwise mentioned, For All Individual Events a Rider can give only TWO
entry for each event and nominate the horse for BEST Rider.
c) Horse registration with EFI: As per the EFI Rules all horses participating in the EFI
recognized events must be registered with the EFI.
The following are the restrictions on the participation of teams for the above-mentioned
events:
SN. Event Max. Team(s) Allowed No of members in the team
1 Team Dressage One Three
2 Team Tent Pegging Two Four
3 Quadrille One Four
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4 Medley Relay Two - with different riders
in each team.
Three
5 One Day Event (Open) Two – with different riders
in each team
Four.
6 One Day Event (Novice) Two – with different riders
in each team
Four.
7 Police Horse Test Only one entry per rider
Note: a) There should be minimum FOUR entries in team events as shown above and similar
entries in individual event irrespective of participating contingents. The decision to hold or
cancel the event in case there are less than four entries in the team or individual entry will be
with the JURY.
WHIPS AND SPURS:
a) Spurs are compulsory for all Dressage Tests (Individual/Novice as well as for the two
Tests in both the One Day Event.(Novice/Open)
b) Spurs are compulsory for the School work of the Police Horse Test
c) Spurs will be optional for the following tests
Hacks Event
Jumping Event for Trainee Officers and for Trainees NGO’s
d) Sharp spurs are not allowed.
Long whips are not permitted but a short whip less than 75 cm may be used with the exception
of the Dressage competition where whips are not allowed.
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PART - 7
AWARD OF TROPHIES & PRIZES
1. CHAMPIONSHIPS
The winner of every event will be awarded medals and rosettes for the horses at the
conclusion of event. Winners will ensure that they are present with their mounts in the
competition ground or such other place specified by the organizers for receipt of the medals and
the rosettes for their respective horses. Any participant who obtains the 1st
, 2nd
, 3rd
or 4th
position
and is not present in the competition ground at the conclusion of the event will not be eligible for
the receipt of the medal at a later stage.
2. WEIGHTAGE FOR BEST RIDER
The details of events and weightage given to each position for the award of points for the
best rider in the All India Police Equestrian Games and mounted Police Duty Meet are as under:
(a) BEST RIDER (EQUESTRIAN GAMES)
SN Event WEIGHTAGE FOR POSITION
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
1 One day event (Open) 12 10 8 6
2 One day event (Novice) 10 8 6 4
3 Individual Dressage (Open) 8 6 4 2
4 Individual Dressage Novice 6 4 2 1
5 Tent Pegging (Individual) 8 6 4 2
6 Show Jumping Novice Normal 6 4 2 1
7 Show Jumping Medium Normal 8 6 4 2
8 Show Jumping Open 10 8 6 4
9 Six Bar Jumping 8 6 4 2
10 Show Jumping Preliminary Normal 4 3 2 1
11 Endurance Individual 6 4 2 1
Note:
No other event will be considered for the best rider. Any rider competing in any event on
two mounts will nominate the horse for the best rider before the start of the competition. (This
should be done at the time of the draw of lots for the concerned event.) In the event of not
nominating a horse, the horse on which the participant rides first will be considered for Best
Rider points.
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3. OVERALL CHAMPIONSHIP
The details of the event and weightage given to each position for the award of points for
determining the Overall Championship Trophy is given below:
a) POLICE EQUESTRIAN GAMES
SNo EVENT WEIGHTAGE FOR POSITION
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
1 One day event (Novice) Individual 8 6 4 2
2 One day event (Novice ) Team 10 8 6 4
3 One day event (Open) individual 10 8 6 4
4 One day event (Open) Team 12 10 8 6
5 Individual Dressage (Elementary) 8 6 4 2
6 Individual Dressage (Novice ) 6 4 2 1
7 Dressage -Open (Elementary Team ) 10 8 6 4
8 Dressage Novice (Team) 8 6 4 2
9 Tent Pegging (Individual) 8 6 4 2
10 Tent Pegging (Team) 10 8 6 4
11 Show Jumping Novice Normal 6 4 2 1
12 Jumping Novice-Top Score/fault & out 4 3 2 1
13 Show Jumping Medium Normal 8 6 4 2
14 Show Jumping Medium Top Score 6 4 2 1
15 Show Jumping Open 10 8 6 4
16 Show Jumping Six Bar 8 6 4 2
17 Preliminary Jumping – Fault & Out 4 3 2 1
18 Show Jumping Preliminary (Normal) 5 4 3 2
19 Endurance Individual 6 4 2 1
20 Endurance Team 8 6 4 2
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b) MOUNTED POLICE DUTY EVENTS
SNo EVENT WEIGHTAGE FOR POSITION
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
1 Police Horse Test 12 10 8 6
2 Quadrille Competition 10 8 6 4
3 Medlay Relay 10 8 6 4
4 Mental Hazard 6 4 2 1
4 Farrier Test 6 4 2 1
5 Syces Competition 6 4 2 1
No other event will be considered for the award of the Overall Championship Trophy .
Note: In case of a tie for any position, the cumulative points for the tied position and the next
position(s) for which no medal is awarded will be equally divided amongst the joint position
holders for individual and team championships. However, all the joint position holders will get
the medal for the tied position. The points for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd& 4th position holders will be
credited to their respective team(s), irrespective of the fact that two or more position holders
may be from the same team.
c) BEST (ALL-ROUND) HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY
For this trophy, the points will be awarded according to the severity of each of the event
and the demands made on the horse by the nature of the event.
SN EVENT
WEIGHTAGE
1st 2
nd 3
rd 4
th
1 One Day Event (Novice and Open) 12 10 8 6
2 Show Jumping (Open) 10 8 6 4
3 Jumping Six Bar, Medium Normal, Novice Normal, Prelim normal 8 6 4 2
4 Show Jumping Medium Top Score, Novice fault & Out/Top Score,
Preliminary Fault & Out
6 4 2 1
5 Tent Pegging 6 4 2 1
6 Dressage Individual Elementary & Novice 10 8 6 4
Note : In case of equality of points, the Championship/Trophy will be shared and the first holder
will be the horse that secured the greater number of points in the One Day Event. The points
scored by the individual horse for this championship will not count towards the Team
Championship. In other words, a horse which wins/placed in the Individual Competitions cannot
be considered for winning/placing in team event in the same class.
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4. TROPHIES :The following are the Trophies that have been instituted for the winners.
EVENT WISE TROPHIES
ALL INDIA POLICE EQUESTRIAN MEET
a) ONE DAY EVENT
S.No EVENT TROPHY Eligibility
1 Open individual Nagaland Trophy Ist Position
2 Open Team Director SVP NPA Trophy Team securing Ist Position
3 Novice Individual DG Assam Trophy Ist Position
4 Novice Team CP Delhi Trophy Team securing Ist Position
b) DRESSAGE
S.No EVENT TROPHY Eligibility
5 Open Individual Bihar Trophy Ist Position
6 Open Team Scindia Challenge Trophy Team securing Ist Position
7 Novice Individual SamBahadur Trophy Ist Position
8 Novice Team Sh Amitabh Pathak Trophy Team securing Ist Position
c) SHOW JUMPING
S.No EVENT TROPHY Ist Position
9 Open Normal MP Police Trophy Ist Position
10 Open Six Bar Alwar Trophy Ist Position
11 Medium Normal Uttrayan Trophy Ist Position
12 Medium Topscore Deora Challenge Trophy Ist Position
13 Novice Normal Sirohi Challenge Trophy Ist Position
14 Novice Fault & Out Bansda Challenge Trophy Ist Position
15 Preliminary Normal DGP Rajasthan Trophy Ist Position
16 Preliminary Fault & out Jaipur Challenge Trophy Ist Position
17 Show Jumping NGO’s
(Trainees Jumping)
Thakur Chaman Singh
Trophy
Ist Position
18 Show Jumping
Probationers
PK Sen Memorial Trophy Ist Position
d) TENT PEGGING
S.No EVENT TROPHY Eligibility
19 Individual BSF Challenge Trophy Ist Position
20 Team Jodhpur Challenge Trophy Team securing Ist Position
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e) MOUNTED POLICE DUTY MEET
S.No EVENT TROPHY Eligibility
21 Police Horse
Test
K S Rathore Memorial Trophy Ist Position
22 Medlay Relay Synthetic Trophy Team securing Ist Position
23 Quadrille
Contest
AP Police Trophy Team securing Ist Position
24 Mental Hazard Lala B K Dey Trophy Ist Position
25 Farrier
Competition
NaiDunia Trophy Ist Position
26 Syces
Competition
Punjab Police Trophy Ist Position
f) ENDURANCE
S.No EVENT TROPHY Eligibility
27 Individual UP Police Trophy Ist Position
28 Team DG ITBP Trophy Team securing Ist Position
g) HACKS
S.No EVENT TROPHY Eligibility
29 Individual Ranjit Gupta Memorial Trophy Ist Position
h) CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHIES
S.No EVENT TROPHY
30 Over all best Team Chattrapati Challenge Trophy
31 Runner up Hyderabad Trophy
32 Best Horse Chetak Trophy
33 Best Rider Mewar Challenge Trophy
34 Mounted Police Duty Meet Championship Dorji Memorial Trophy
Note:
o The individual/team winning any Trophy shall be responsible for its care while in
the possession of the participant to who it has been awarded. The winners are
advised to get the Trophy insured. It will be their responsibility to ensure the safe
return of the Trophy to the Organizer of the All India Police Equestrian Meet.
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o The Team/Individual being awarded any of the above-mentioned trophies or such
other Trophies that are instituted, will have to sign an undertaking for the safe
custody and return of the Trophy.
o In case of a Trophy being shared by more than one Individual/Team, the joint
winners shall receive the Trophy together and keep it for six months each. It shall
be the duty of the second recipient to ensure safe and timely return of the Trophy
to the organizers.
o The winner of the Trophy will sign an Indemnity Bond as laid out in Appendix
jointly with the Team Captain/Manager of the Team for the safety and care of the
Trophy
CARE OF TROPHIES:
1. It will be the responsibility of the Unit to ensure that the Trophy won by their participant
is maintained in the Unit properly.
2. The winner of a Trophy cannot retain the Trophy in his residence or such other place of
his choice. The Trophy will be in the custody of the unit at such place as decided by the
Head of the Unit or such other person so designated;
3. No engraving of name at any place in the Trophy will be done either by the winner or by
the unit to which he belongs. The All India Police Sports Control Board will arrange for
the inscription/engraving of the name of winner on the Trophy prior to the
commencement of the Next meet;
4. The Team will ensure to always store the Trophy in a glass fronted cabinet to restrict air
circulation. Use desiccated silica gel in the cabinet to keep humidity to a minimum and
slow the tarnishing process.
5. Clean silverware monthly with only a silver polishing cloth, polishing in one direction
and in straight lines. Tarnish is easily removed when first noticed as a yellowish tint, but
will get tougher with time.
6. Do NOT use polishing cream only if the silverware has become heavily tarnished.
Always use products specifically intended for silverware, as other products may be too
abrasive. Don’t use old polishes that have dried up, as the abrasive components will have
become too concentrated.
7. It is important to remove fingerprints straight away as they contain oily salts that can
cause lasting damage.
8. If you prefer to use gloves to handle silverware, do not use latex gloves as these can
cause further tarnishing. It is better to use heavyweight cotton gloves.
9. For long-term storage it is advisable to wrap silverware in tissue paper and then seal it in
polythene bags to restrict air circulation. Newspaper print and elastic bands can react with
the silver plate causing permanent damage.
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PART - 8
VETERINARY MATTERS AND VETERINARY INSPECTIONS OF HORSES
The AIPSCB requires all those involved in this meet/championship to acknowledge and
accept that at all times the welfare of the Horse must be paramount. Welfare of the horse must
never be subordinated to competitive or commercial influences.
Part -8(1)
Veterinary Commission :- The Organisers of the Meet will constitute a Veterinary Commission
for Inspection of the Horses participating in the Meet The Veterinary Commission is authorised
for supervising adherence to the FEI guidelines, as well as for providing advice and support for
any Horse welfare related matter.
1. The Veterinary Commission (VC) is responsible for ensuring that the veterinary standards, in
accordance with these VRs (and any relevant Discipline Regulations), are maintained during
Events; they must work with the Appeal Committee (AC) and/or the Ground Jury (GJ) and the
Organising Committee in achieving this mission. It is crucial that the Veterinary Commission be
knowledgeable and experienced in the Discipline and the specific Sports Rules.
2. The Vet. Commission must be satisfied that the Org. Committee, have fulfilled all
requirements as set forth in EFI/FEI Rules to ensure that adequate facilities are available before
the arrival of the Horses and throughout the Event.
3. The Vet. Commission must report any veterinary matter that is unacceptable, or of concern, to
the GJ, with appropriate recommendations, and where relevant, the appropriate sanctions; these
must then be reported in the FEI Veterinary Report submitted at the conclusion of the Event.
4. The Vet. Comm is responsible for taking all necessary measures for the prevention and
control of infectious transmissible diseases during Events, in accordance with FEI Guidelines.
5. Any veterinary treatment(s) or medication to be administered to a Horse at any time during the
Event, even if prior to the start of the Event must be approved by the Vet. Comm. in accordance
with the FEI Rules.
6. During the period of the Event at least one member of the Vet Comm, must be available at
any time (contactable) 24 hours a day for consultation.
7. At least one member of the Vet.Comm must be available or present at field of play during the
entire period of the competition.
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Part -8(2)
HISTORY SHEETS: 1. History Sheets are documents of identification and health; therefore
History Sheets must accompany the Horse at all times, particularly during Veterinary Inspection.
2. To compete in an Event a horse must be registered with the EFI. Horses must have a valid
History Sheet.
3. The Organising Secretary or his representative must ensure each History Sheet is collected
for each Horse at the Examination on Arrival.
4. The Org. Sec or such other official entrusted by him, is responsible for the safe keeping of
History Sheets during the Event, although for practical reasons the team may retain History
Sheets in its possession during the Event.
5. During the Event access to History Sheets must be limited to the following officials: Vet.
Commission,/Appeal Committee/Technical Delegate/President Ground Jury Veterinarians, and
Stewards.
6. The Org. Committee is responsible for returning History Sheets to the Team Captains at the
completion of the Event.
7. History Sheet verification must be carried out by the for all Horses, at the Examination on
Arrival, or alternatively prior to the first Horse Inspection to verify that:
a) The Horse can be positively identified from its passport;
b) The vaccination status is correct;
c) The History Sheet is valid;
d) The Horse is the Property of the Police/CPMF Unit participating in the Meet;
e) All other relevant details have been correctly entered, including the signature of the
Authorised Officer of the Unit;
8. The Vet. Commission must ensure that
a) The horses participating in the All India Police Equestrian Meet should be the property of
the concerned Mounted Police Unit/CPMF Unit;
b) Where the army/EFI “loans”, “dedicates” a horse from any army unit or any other unit to
a rider on posting to the Assam Rifles, any CPMF Unit or Mounted Police Unit, the said
horse can only be allowed to participate in the All India Police Equestrian Meet and
Mounted Police Duty Meet, if the said horse is transferred to Concerned Unit for
which purpose the History Sheet of the said horse must contain an entry of its
transfer to Assam Rifles/CPMF Unit or Police Unit and an order of acceptance of the
horse by Assam Rifles/CPMF/Mounted Police Unit. The History Sheet of such Horses
must be produced at the Veterinary Inspection or as called for by the Ground Jury during
the All India Police Equestrian Meet and Mounted Police Duty Meet. (The Hoof No
allocated to the gifted/transferred horse must be available in the History Sheet.)
c) A Horse not having a Valid History Sheet will not be allowed to participate in the meet
subject to the final decision of the President, Ground Jury.
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Part 8(3)
NATIONAL POLICY FOR CONTROL OF EQUINE INFECTIOUS ANAEMIA (EIA)
Equine infectious anaemia (EIA), a dreaded disease of equines was reported during 1987 in India
in thoroughbred horses. Coggin’s test is an internationally accepted test for diagnosis of EIA
cases. Constant monitoring surveillance and quarantine, restriction on movement of horses could
make a success in controlling EIA in India. In order to completely eradicate the disease, some
measures and policies are to be adopted at the national level.
AUTHORIZED AGENCY:
National Research Center on Equines (NRCE) has been recognized as official national referral
laboratory whereas Central Military Veterinary Laboratory, Meerut, has officially been
authorized to conduct testing of all horses Regional diagnostic laboratories will be recognized
from existing veterinary colleges/universities for testing of civilians and turf clubs
PROCEDURE FOR SUBMISSION OF SAMPLES FOR TESTING:
The sample for EIA testing of all civilian horses would be submitted through recognized
agencies/authorities e.g. turf/race club authorized, IPAIEFI veterinary colleges and state/central
veterinary animal husbandry official. Sample will be collected in triplicate one sample will be
deposited with NRCE as reference sample.
RETESTING OF REACTOR:
Reactor will be re-tested by NRCE/CMVL/regional diagnostic laboratory within 30 days after
initial test.
MOVEMENT OF HORSES:
a) EFI/IPA/RWITC/other turf clubs would provide calendar of equestrian activities in advance of
state/central veterinary/animal husbandry authorities.
b) Movement of horses from EIA non-infected area to another non-infected area could take place
with Coggin’s negative certificate and validity of the test report would be 90 days.
c) Movement of horses from and to infected area will however be restricted minimum for 3
months and would be allowed after 2-negtive tests, first being within 30days and second at 90
days.
a) All horses must be Coggin tested before coming to Tekanpur A Coggin’s test negative
certificate with a validity of minimum 30 days must be produced for veterinary check on
arrival. Contingents participating in the XXXIV AIPEM will intimate their EIA Test
Report (Coggin’s test) and Mallein Test Report in advance to The Organising
Secretary,
b) No team will be allowed inside the Competition area or the camp area without valid
Coggin’s Test report.
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Part 8(4): Horse Inspections :
Examination on Arrival . The Veterinary Commission will detail a representative to examine
all Horses arriving at the Event venue, before entering the Event stables as soon as possible after
arrival. The objective of the Examination on Arrival is to:
a) Verify the identity of each Horse from its History Sheet,
b) Check that the EIA Test etc has been completed and report obtained;
c) Verify whether all other details are correctly recorded in the History Sheets
d) Enquire if the Horse has been in contact with other animals suffering from infectious disease
or come from an area or establishment that is not free of such diseases.
e) Ensure that the Horse is not suffering from any infectious disease, posing a biosecurity risk or
any other medical or welfare issues.
2. Bio-Security Concern: Any biosecurity concern must be immediately reported, before
admission or entry of the Horse , to the Organising Secretary of the Meet/President Ground Jury
and dealt with in accordance with the FEI directions.;
3. For any Horse considered to have been in contact with other animals with, or animals
showing signs of equine infectious disease, where the risk is deemed significant these Horses
should be stabled in the isolation stables.
4. Following any Veterinary Examination: a) Any Horse considered to be a health risk to other
Horses at the Event must be stabled in the isolation stable. b) Any Horse not considered fit to
compete must be reported to the Ground Jury before the first Horse Inspection. The Vet. Comm.
should discuss the case with the Ground Jury so that they can make a Decision, if necessary, to
Eliminate the Horse before the first Horse Inspection.
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PART - 9
STANDARDS FOR THE POLICE EQUESTRIAN GAMES
ELIGIBILITY OF HORSES
PRELIMINARY All Police Horses participating for the first time and not graded.
NOVICE
All Police Horses upgraded from Preliminary Grade
MEDIUM All Police horses upgraded from Novice Grade and downgraded
from open grade
OPEN All Police horses upgraded from Medium grade
ELIGIBILITY OF HORSES BY AGE
1. All horses of 4 yrs of age and above can participate in Preliminary Jumping unless
upgraded.
2. All horses of 5 yrs of age and above can participate in Novice and Medium
Jumping.
3. All horses of 6 yrs of age and above can participate in Open Jumping
The following will be the procedure for Grading (As per recommendations of the Committee
set up by AIPSCB vide Letter No 1/Police (Sports)/2012(28)-930 dated 18th
September, 2012):
a) UP-GRADATION OF HORSES:
The following procedure has been recommended by the Committee:
FROM TO
PRELIMINARY NOVICE a) A Horse will automatically be upgraded after
two years from first prelim competition
b) A horse securing any of the first four
positions in prelim jumping normal in AIPEM
will stand upgraded.
c) A rider can upgrade his horse on written
request.
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NOVICE
MEDIUM a) A Horse will automatically be upgraded
after three years from first novice
competition.(Two years as per EFI)
b) A horse securing any of the first four
positions in novice jumping normal in AIPEM
will stand upgraded.
c) A rider can upgrade his horse on written
request.
MEDIUM OPEN A horse securing any of the first four
positions in Medium jumping normal
in AIPEM will be upgraded.
FOR DRESSAGE
NOVICE
ELEMENTARY All horses placed in I to IV of the
Novice Competition and those
securing more than 55% marks. A
rider may upgrade on written request.
FOR ALL INDIA POLICE EQUESTRIAN CHAMPIONSHIP
a) JUMPING: A horse can only take part in two Jumping Events of either the parent
grade or if qualified in first four then one event of parent grade and one event of
higher grade. In case the rider upgrades the horse on written request without
qualifying/competing in parent grade than he can jump both the events of higher
grade. Under no circumstance the horse will be permitted to compete/enter in more
than two Show Jumping events in the meet. (Excluding One Day Event & Mounted
Police Duty Meet)
b) DRESSAGE: A horse securing more than 50% marks in Novice Dressage may be
upgraded in the same meet and compete in Elementary Dressage in the same meet,
However once upgraded then no downgrading will be allowed for subsequent meets
DOWNGRADING
No downgrading will be allowed below Medium Grade
Open to Medium:- A horse may be downgraded if it does not participate in Open jumping for
One year. The rider should submit a written request for the same.
b) PERIODICAL GRADATION OF POLICE/CPMF HORSES
The Committee recommended that the Gradation of the Police Horses must be done
at the end of every Police Equestrian Meet, by a Committee to be decided by the
All India Police Sports Control Board. The Committee will also have the President
of the Ground Jury and the Technical Delegate of the meet as members.
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c) BORROWED-DELEGATED HORSES WITH CPMF
The following are the directions on the use of borrowed horses:
1. That horses participating in the All India Police Equestrian Meet should be the property
of the concerned Mounted Police Unit/CPMF Unit;
2. Where the army/EFI “loans”, “dedicates” a horse from any army unit or any other unit to
a rider on posting to the Assam Rifles, any CPMF Unit or Mounted Police Unit, the said
horse can only be allowed to participate in the All India Police Equestrian Meet and
Mounted Police Duty Meet, if the said horse is transferred to concerned Unit for
which purpose the History Sheet of the said horse must contain an entry of its
transfer to Assam Rifles/CPMF Unit or Police Unit and an order of acceptance of the
horse by Assam Rifles/CPMF/Mounted Police Unit. The History Sheet of such Horses
must be produced at the Veterinary Inspection or as called for by the Ground Jury during
the All India Police Equestrian Meet and Mounted Police Duty Meet.
3. A Horse not having a Valid History Sheet will not be allowed to participate in the meet
subject to the final decision of the President, Ground Jury.
SHOW JUMPING COMPETITIONS:
Grade Ht.
Min.
Ht.
Max.
Spread
Max.
Speed
per
Min.
No. of
rounds
Obligatory no. of
Obstacles
PRELIMINARY 0.90 1.05
1.20
325 M One Max 12 obstacles. No
combination
NOVICE 1.00 1.10
1.25 350 M One Max 12 obstacles. One
double combination
Medium
Jumping
Events
1.10 1.20 1.40 350m Two Course of Max. 14
obstacles ,3 Double or one
Treble and one double.
Open Jumping 1.20 1.30 1.50 350m Two Course of max.14
obstacles ,3 Double or one
Treble and one double
For
ASsP/DSsP
0.80 1.05 1.10 300m One Max. course of 12
obstacles.
For NGOs
1.00 1.05 1.15 300m One Max. course of 10
obstacles, one double
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Extract from EFI Guidelines 2013-
a) Min 66% of the jumps will be of full height and spread to include three vertical and three
parallel jumps.
b) Top Score Competitions Max height of JOKER will not be more than 15 cm higher than
the maximum height of that grade.
c) The JOKER will compulsorily be a VERTICAL fence
Note:
The GROUND JURY will have the discretion to make changes in the minimum / maximum
heights etc as prescribed in the Prospectus, if they are of the opinion that there should be
changes.
Other instructions:
1. Show Jumping Horses:
All horses graded will participate in the event open to their grade only except
“OPEN CLASS” where horses upgraded from Medium Grade to Open Grade are
eligible.
It will be responsibility of the Riders / Units to ensure that their horses are entered in the correct
grade. Participation of the horse in wrong grade will entail elimination from that event and
disqualification from the entire horse show along with a fine of Rs 1000/-. All prize money won
in the events the horse has taken part in will be returned to the Organizing Committee and results
annulled. If it is the last event that the horse is taking part in, then a fine a Rs 1000/- will be
deposited by concerned Rider with the Organizing Committee before the horse leaves the
camp, which will be forwarded to the AIPSCB. Failure to deposit the fee will entail
disqualification from next event, whenever scheduled.
2. Riders:
All Police Officers are eligible to participate in any of the events unless
mentioned otherwise. No Police Officer who is appointed on temporary basis
would be eligible to participate in the meet.
Officers from other services, other than the police, must be on deputation to a
Police unit or to a para- military force. The deputation would be on the basis of a
regular transfer order issued for the posting and the pay and allowances of the said
officer must be drawn by the unit whom he represents in the All India Police
Equestrian Meet and Mounted Police Duty Meet.
Officers on temporary attachment will not be eligible for participation in the meet.
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In the events, where the eligibility has been prescribed on the rank, it is to be
noted that a person promoted from a lower rank to that particular rank would not
be eligible to participate in that event e.g. in Show Jumping Event for ASP / DSP
only directly appointed officers with less than two years of service are eligible to
participate. In case an inspector has been promoted to the rank of DSP and he is
on probation with less than two years of service in that rank, he is not eligible in
that class of event.
Syces, Farriers and other class of staff are not eligible to participate in any of the
events unless otherwise mentioned.
In the Show Jumping event for ASPs/DSPs and Show Jumping NGOs under
training a rider can take part on one mount only.
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PART – 10
RULES AND CONDUCT OF THE EVENTS
The following events are scheduled to be held.
All events will be judged as per E.F.I/F.E.I. rule & regulations.
Part – 10 (1) DRESSAGE
Schedule No Event
1 III DRESSAGE Elementary(Individual)
2 III A DRESSAGE Elementary (Team )
3 III B DRESSAGE NOVICE (Individual)
4 III C DRESSAGE NOVICE (Team)
Horses of l5 hands and above will be allowed for the event and their age should be above
5 yrs for Novice Dressage competition and above 6 yrs for Elementary Dressage competition.
Only Horses belonging to the concerned unit are eligible to participate. Borrowed /loaned
horses are ineligible.
( Note: Riders must ensure that the horse is trained to come up to the standards of the
Dressage Test as mentioned above. Where the Ground Jury is of the opinion that the
Horse and Rider combination are not able to fulfil the requirements of the level of the
test, they may eliminate the participant in terms of Rule 430(7) of the FEI Dressage
Rules. There is no appeal against this decision of the Ground Jury.)
1. Test:- The test for each of the events in the competition is given below:
a. Dressage Elementary- Test as per Appendix-‘B’
b. Dressage Novice Test as per Appendix `C’
c. One Day Event Dressage Test –Novice as per Appendix ‘D’
d. One Day Event Dressage Open as per Appendix ‘E’
NOTE:
1. To be ridden in Snaffles, with permitted nose bands as per FEI/EFI rules for the dressage
event. Spurs are compulsory and no whips will be allowed. Saddle cloth, martingales and
bandages are not permitted.
2. Use of spurs is compulsory for the Dressage Tests in terms of Rule 427(3) of the FEI
Dressage Rules
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PART - 10 (2)
ONE-DAY EVENT
1. Introduction: The one-day event is the initial introductory combined competition in
Dressage, Cross-Country and Jumping. This gives considerable experience to the rider
and the horse in the above-mentioned branches of equestrian.
2. The following events will be held:
Schedule No Event
1 I ONE DAY EVENT OPEN (Individual)
2 I A ONE DAY EVENT OPEN (Team)
3 II ONE DAY EVENT NOVICE (Individual)
4 II A ONE DAY EVENT NOVICE (Team)
3. Eventing constitutes the most complete combined equestrian Competition, demanding of
the Athlete considerable experience in all branches of equitation and a precise knowledge
of his Horse’s ability, and of the Horse a degree of general competence, resulting from
intelligent and progressive training.
The Cross Country Test constitutes the most exciting and challenging all-round test of
riding ability and horsemanship where correct principles of training and riding are
rewarded. This test focuses on the ability of Athletes and Horses to adapt to different and
variable conditions of the Competition (weather, terrain, obstacles, footing, etc.) showing
jumping skills, harmony, mutual confidence, and in general “good pictures”.
This test requires by all involved special awareness and acceptance of a certain level of
risk inherent to the particularly challenging and exciting nature of the test. Every effort
must be made to ensure that, at each level, responsible Athletes are participating with
progressively trained Horses in order not to be exposed to a higher risk than which is
strictly inherent to the nature and level of the Competition
4. Mode of Competition: The one day event comprises of three distinct tests held either on the
same day or spread over 2 days during which a competitor rides the same horse throughout:
Dressage held in the morning.
Show Jumping held in the afternoon.
Cross Country held the next day
Or as decided by the Ground Jury .
Note: The Cross Country will have to be the last event
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The following Technical specifications as laid out in the EFI Rules will be the guidelines and
changes if any will be done by the Course Designer in consultation with the Ground Jury,
The following Rules for the One Day Event may be noted
1. If a rider obtains an insufficient score further to lack of control of the horse, the
ground jury has the responsibility to review the ability of the rider and eliminate
him/her if it is thought that this could lead to non Control of horse during the cross
country.
2. Any horse participating in the One Day Event (Novice or Open) or the Endurance
Riding will not be allowed to compete in any subsequent jumping event within a
period of five days of completion of the above two events, which ever is later.
OBSTACLES NOVICE OPEN
HEIGHTS
-Fixed 1.00 m 1.10
-Brush 1.15 m 1.30
SPREADS
At Highest point 1.20 m 1.40
Base 1.80 m 2.10
Ditches 2.20 m 2.80
Drops- maximum 1.40m 1.60
Height of obstacle/bank into water 0.60 m
0.90 m
WATER-depth entry to exit 0.30m 0.30 m
Minimum width of crossing 9m
COURSE NOVICE OPEN
Speed 500mpm
520 m/m
Distance
2000- 3000m
2500-3500 m
Number of Efforts 20 – 25 25-30
JUMPING TABLE NOVICE OPEN
Length 300 – 450 m 300-450 m
Speed 325 mpm 350 m/m
No Obstacles/Max Efforts 10-11/12 10-11/13
Maximum Height 1.05 m 1.10
Spreads
-Highest point 1.20 m 1.35
-Base or Triple Bar 1.45 m 1.55
Combinations Double 1 treble plus 1 double or 2
double
Min Specification 2/3 full height & spread
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PART – 10 (3)
JUMPING EVENTS
SHOW JUMPING
MAIN COMPETITION SUBSIDARY COMPETITION
1. OPEN JUMPING SIX BAR
2. MEDIUM JUMPING TOP SCORE/ FAULT & OUT
3. NOVICE JUMPING FAULT & OUT/ TOP SCORE
4. PRELIMINARY JUMPING FAULT & OUT
The following jumping events will be held as per FEI/EFI Rules:
Schedule No Name of event
1 V SHOW JUMPING: PRELIMINARY NORMAL
V A SHOW JUMPING: PRELIMINARY FAULT & OUT
2 VI SHOW JUMPING NOVICE: NORMAL
3 VI A SHOW JUMPING NOVICE: FAULT & OUT
4 VII SHOW JUMPING: MEDIUM: NORMAL
5 VII A SHOW JUMPING: MEDIUM: TOP SCORE
6 VIII SHOW JUMPING: OPEN
7 VIII A SHOW JUMPING OPEN SIX BAR
8 IX SHOW JUMPING N.G.O. Under Training
9 IX A SHOW JUMPING ASPs/DSPs Under Training
In a situation where a number of riders secure the same penalties there will be a jump off for the
first position. The remaining riders will be ranked according to the fastest average timing. .
JUMPING EVENT FOR ASP/DY.SP’S & NGO’S UNDER TRAINING
a) Competitors participating in this event should have less than two years of service. Any
participant who is promoted to any of the ranks from a lower rank is not eligible to
participate in the event.
b) Use of spurs optional for the event.
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PART -10 (4)
TENT PEGGING EVENT
1. General:
The competition will be held under the EFI Rules, Articles 402 & 403. The events to be held are:
* Individual Tent Pegging
* Team Tent Pegging (Team of four riders)
2. Conditions for the Competition:
1. Age- The horse must be at least of Six Years of age.
2. Lances- Lances may be of any material but must be at least 2.5
meters in length and shall not exceed 2.75 meters with a smooth metal point
without serrations or sharp edges.
3. Pegs Normal : : 30 x 6 x 2.5 cms.
Small : 30 x 4 x 2.5 cms.
Tie pegs : 30 x 3 x 2.5 cms.
b) CARD BOARD PEGS:
1. Card Board Pegs can be used and should be made of 2 layers of corrugated card board
glued together with total thickness of 2.5 cm with corrugation running vertically. Sizes will be as
specified for wooden pegs.
2. Any other synthetic peg of same dimensions can be used provided above principles hold
good.
Scoring:
1. Carry Peg drawn out of ground and carried a 6 Points
minimum of 10 meters from its position.
2. Draw Peg drawn out of the ground but falls 4 Points
within 10 meters from its position.
3. Strike Peg struck with the point of the lance but 2 Point
not lifted out of the ground.
4. Pace: The time allowed for each run is worked out for a speed of 800 meters/Min. The track
is 100 meters length and the time allowed is 7.5 seconds.
5. Timing: The time will be taken from the moment the horse steps across the starting line and
will be stopped as soon as the horse crosses the finishing line. The finishing line will be 30
meters from the first peg. In the team event the time will start as soon as the first horse crosses
the starting line and will stop as soon as the last horse crosses the finishing line.
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6. Time Penalty: 1/2 penalty will be awarded for each commenced second over the time
allowed.
7. Dropped Lance: If a competitor drops his lance between the starting and finishing lines
during a run, he shall not be awarded any score for that run.
8. Fall: In case a horse, rider or both fall between starting and finishing lines, no point will be
awarded to him for that run.
9. Runs: (i) The individual competition will comprise of six runs. The morning run will
comprise of three runs of which two will be on 6-cm pegs and one will be on 4-cm pegs. Based
on the total points for the three runs in the morning, finalists will be picked for the afternoon run.
Round B in the afternoon will also be of three runs, one on 6-cm pegs and two on 4-cm pegs.
(ii) The team competition will comprise of only 6 runs. The morning rounds will comprise of 3
runs (two on 6 cm pegs and one on the 4 cm pegs) and the afternoon round will be of three runs
(one on the 6 cm pegs and two on the 4 cm pegs)
10. Not crossing the finishing line: In the team event, it is mandatory that all the horses cross
the finishing line. In the event of any horse not crossing the finishing line, no points will be
awarded to the team for that run.
11. Change of rider & horse: No change of rider or horse will be allowed after the competitor
has commenced the competition.
13. SADDLERY
1. Saddlery in good condition and of any type may be used. The stirrups or stirrup leather
may not be attached to any other part of the horse or saddlery.
2. Running reins and dropped nose bands are permitted. Martingales are optional.
14. SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Crash helmets or hard Top Hat must be worn in all Tent Pegging Competition, with the
exception of service personal. Service personnel must wear appropriate authorised helmet..
15. DRESS
T-Shirts are allowed for civilian competitors only. Serving service personnel must wear
appropriate uniform. Changes to this if any, can be made with the permission of the President of
the Ground Jury in case of exceptional circumstances.
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PART -10 (5)
HACKS (Open Hacks)
Open to mares and geldings exceeding 15 hands to be divided at the discretion of the
Judges into Heavyweight & Lightweight. Marks will be awarded for manner, performance and
confirmation of the horse combined with turnout and performance of the rider. Only double bit
bridle or Pelham with double reins are allowed. Saddle cloth, martingales and bandages are not
permitted. All decorations are forbidden except plaiting of mane.
Participants:
a) The event is open to all Police Officers of the rank of DSP and above. However,
participation will be allowed if they have not won any medal (in individual or team
event) in the AIPEM during the last three years.
b) Lady Police Personnel of any rank will also be eligible to participate in the event
What are the aspects that will be observed during the Hacks?
1. Dress of the rider: The Dress of the rider should be checked.
2. Tack of the Horse: Check on the appearance, task and the conformity of the
horse.
3. Position and aids of the rider:
1. All the movements should be obtained with imperceptible aids and without apparent
effort of the rider. The rider should be well-balanced, elastic, sitting deep in the centre of the
saddle, smoothly absorbing the movement of the horse with his loins and hips, supple thighs with
the legs steady and stretched well down. The heels should be the lowest point. The upper part of
the body should be tall and supple. The contact should be independent from the athlete’s seat.
The hands should be carried steadily close together, with the thumb as the highest point and a
straight line from the supple elbow through the hand to the horse’s mouth. The elbows should be
close to the body.
2. The effectiveness of the rider’s aids determines the precise fulfilment of the required
movements of the tests. There shall always be the impression of a harmonious co-operation
between horse and rider.
3. The use of the voice or clicking the tongue repeatedly is a serious fault. Refer to
sanctions.
4. School work:
(a) Halt: At the halt the horse should stand attentive, engaged, motionless, straight and
square with the weight evenly distributed over all four legs. The neck should be raised with the
poll as the highest point and the nose line slightly in front of the vertical.
(b) The Walk: The walk is a marching pace in a regular and well-marked four time beat with
equal intervals between each beat. This regularity combined with full relaxation must be
maintained throughout all walk movements.
(c) The Trot: The trot is a two-beat pace of alternate diagonal legs (left fore and right hind
leg and vice versa) separated by a moment of suspension.
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(i) The trot should show free, active and regular steps.
(ii) The quality of the trot is judged by general impression, i.e. the regularity and elasticity of
the steps, the cadence and impulsion in both collection and extension. This quality originates
from a supple back and well-engaged hindquarters, and by the ability to maintain the same
rhythm and natural balance with all variations of the trot.
5. Canter: The canter is a three-beat pace where, in canter to the right, for example, the
footfall is as follows: left hind, left diagonal (simultaneously left fore and right hind), right fore,
followed by a moment of suspension with all four feet in the air before the next stride begins.
(i) The canter, always with light, cadenced and regular strides, should be moved into
without hesitation.
(ii) The quality of the canter is judged by the general impression, i.e. the
regularity and lightness of the steps and the uphill tendency and cadence originating from
the acceptance of the bridle with a supple poll and in the engagement of the hindquarters
with an active hock action – and by the ability of maintaining the same rhythm and a
natural balance, even after a transition from one canter to another. The horse should
always remain straight on straight lines and correctly bent on curved lines.
(iii) Simple change of leg at the canter. This is a movement in which, after a direct
transition out of the canter into a walk, with three to five clearly defined steps, an
immediate transition is made into the other canter lead.
6. Rein back is a rearward diagonal movement with a two-beat rhythm but without a
moment of suspension. Each diagonal pair of legs is raised and returned to the ground
alternatively, with the forelegs aligned on the same track as the hind legs.
(a) During the entire exercise, the horse should remain “on the bit”, maintaining its
desire to move forward.
(b) Anticipation or precipitation of the movement, resistance to or evasion of the
contact, deviation of the hindquarters from the straight line, spreading or inactive hind
legs and dragging forefeet are serious faults.
S
No
Item of test Max
Marks
Marks
Awarded
Remarks of the Judge
1 Dress of the rider 10
2 Tack/Conformity and general
appearance of the horse
15
3 Walk 10
4 Trot 10
5 Extended Trot 10
6 Canter 10
7 Change of leg 15
8 Halt 10
9 Rein Back 10
10 General marks for the seat/aids of
the rider
10
11 General Impression 10
Total 120
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The Score sheet for the Judges will be prepared in the following format
S
how
No
Nam
e of
rid
er
Dre
ss(1
0)
Confo
rmat
ion o
f
hors
e (1
5)
Wal
k(1
0)
Tro
t(10)
ExtT
rot(
10)
Can
ter(
10)
Chan
ge
ofL
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5)
Hal
t (1
0)
Rei
nB
ack (
10)
Sea
t/ai
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of
rider
(10
)
Gen
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pre
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10
)
Tota
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Rem
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PART - 11
ENDURANCE COMPETITION
Endurance Riding is a competition to test the competitor’s ability to safely manage the stamina
and fitness of the horse over an endurance course in a competition against the track, the distance,
the climate, the terrain and the clock. Therefore, the most important responsibility of the
Technical Delegate, the Ground Jury, the Stewards, the Veterinary Commission, the Chef
d’Equipe, the Team Veterinarian, the Grooms and ultimately the Athlete is to ensure the health
and welfare of the horse by diligent application of their skill together with a caring,
knowledgeable attitude by the Athlete. To be successful, the competitor must have knowledge of
pace and efficient and safe use of the horse across country. In an Endurance Ride any member of
the Genus Equus counts as a “horse”.
There will be an Open Grade for the Endurance Riding to be conducted in the All India Police
Equestrian Meet, in which the distance will be between 40 to 50 kms and restricted to a One day
event. The Final decision about the conduct of the Meet will be with the Organising Committee
of the Meet, which will be dependent on availability of suitable area, sufficient participation and
such other reasons.
ELIGIBILITY ON RIDERS: All Police personnel of the State/Central Police Teams
participating in the All India Police Equestrian Meet are eligible to participate.
RESTRICTION ON HORSES
1. Horses participating in Endurance Competition cannot participate in the One Day
Event (Open and Novice). The horses will also not be eligible for participating in
any other Event after the Competition except the Open Hacks Event..
2. Horses must be 6 yrs and above to participate in Intermediate level and above..
3. A horse that in the opinion of the Veterinary Commission has an irregularity of
gait consistently at walk/ or at trot under all conditions and thought to cause pain
or threaten the athletic future of the horse may be restricted from entering a
competition.
SADDLERY AND EQUIPMENT
1. In principle, there is no restriction on saddlery however it must be in safe condition and
fit the horse. (refer also to FEI Veterinary Regulations); any type of rein that may unduly restrict
the free movement of the head of the horse, including, but not limited to Draw (Running)
Reins/French Reins are forbidden.
2. Specific safety equipment, such as reflective items or otherwise, may be required as
indicated in the schedule of the competition.
3. Whips (or the use of any other item as a whip) and Spurs are prohibited.
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4. The use of mobile phones and GPS devices are permitted. All other forms of
communication devices must be approved by the Ground Jury prior to competition.
DRESS
1 Protective headgear, of a recognised equestrian/endurance standard and securely
fastened, is compulsory for all persons at all Endurance events whilst mounted.
2 Safe riding footwear with heels of 12 mm or more, or alternatively caged/boxed
stirrups/equestrian safety stirrups are compulsory for all persons at all Endurance events whilst
mounted.
3 Dress, that is appropriate and not detrimental to the image of Endurance Riding.
4 Athlete: Smart Pressed Team or Individual Riding uniforms.
5. Team Officials, Grooms, Crews: Smart Pressed Team or Individual uniforms.
6 During the actual ride:
(a) Athlete: Appropriate riding attire, shirt/polo shirt to include a collar.
(b) Team Officials, Grooms, Crews: Smart Team or Individual attire. No shorts
within the Vet Inspection area, or sandals allowed within the ’Field of Play’ (safety).
(c) Officials: Smart working attire, no shorts or sandals.
TECHNICAL CONDUCT AND VETERINARY REGULATIONS: As per FEI Rules
CRUELTY 1. Any act or series of actions which, in the opinion of the Ground Jury can clearly be
defined as cruelty or abuse shall be penalised by disqualification and as otherwise allowed under
the GRs, and the individual concerned shall be reported to the EFI.
2 Reports of such actions must be accompanied whenever possible by the signatures and
addresses of witnesses of the actions. The reports must be given to the Ground Jury or the
Secretary of the Organising Committee as soon as possible.
WEIGHTS :- As per FEI Rules.
Mandatory Rest for Horses:
1 After competing in an event, a horse must be given a mandatory minimum rest period, as
defined, before it is again eligible to participate in a National or FEI competition (Rest Period
commences at Midnight on the day that the ride finishes as denoted by the maximum ride time
allowed and finishes at Midnight, the day before published ride start time):
Distance completed start – 40 km 5 days (retirement only)
start – 80 km 12 days
Over 80 – 120 km 19 days
Over 120 km 26 days
See FEI Articles 815.3.3 and 815.2.4 for extended mandatory rest periods following immediate
invasive treatment.
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2 Invasive treatment is defined as:
Any treatment of a horse which involves the puncture or incision of the skin or insertion of any
instrument or foreign material into the body is considered invasive. Exceptions to the rule would
be the administration of oral electrolytes or acupuncture. Any metabolic condition diagnosed in a
horse that has Failed to Qualify that left untreated would compromise or threaten the welfare of
the horse would be considered a condition requiring invasive treatment.
3 If a horse has Failed to Qualify for metabolic reasons which require immediate invasive
treatment at any events it must be given a mandatory rest period of 60 days before it is again
eligible to participate in an event.
4 If a horse has Failed to Qualify for metabolic reasons which require immediate invasive
treatment at any 2 consecutive events or twice within any 3 month period, it must be given a
mandatory rest period of 90 days before it is again eligible to participate in an event.
5 It is the responsibility of the FVD and the Treatment Veterinarian to review, on a case by
case basis, the treated horses at the end of an event and classify each case as that is immediate
invasive treatment, incurring mandatory rest or Authorised Treatment.
Inspection Decorum
1 Horses which are presented for vetting must proceed, as instructed, directly from the ‘timed
in gate’ to the veterinary examination area (vet lane) showing constant forward motion.
2 No action must be taken to hold back the horse or to prevent this constant forward motion
(this to include deviation from course, encouragement either by sound or by command to stop).
3 Whistling within the vet gate to encourage a horse to urinate is not allowed and considered as a
failure to observe this article and may attract disqualification or other disciplinary action.
The following can be enforced should the above regulations not be followed at all times:
1 Should a horse be presented at the vet gate with tack then that horse will be considered to
have failed the first inspection. The time in will be cancelled and the horse will be required to
exit the vet gate and present for a second (final) presentation.
2 Should a horse fail to proceed directly to the line veterinarian, as instructed by an official,
the Rider (Person Responsible) will be in breach of Art. 821.2.3 and may be given either a fixed
time penalty of 5 minutes and/or be given a yellow warning card. (Note: two yellow warning
cards results in immediate disqualification from the event and a two month suspension from all
FEI competitions)
3 Should a horse be walked so slowly that it stops then it is considered to be in breach of
‘constant forward motion’ and may be subject to either a fixed time penalty of 5 minutes and/or
be given a yellow warning card. (Note: two yellow warning cards results in immediate
disqualification from the event and a two month suspension from all FEI competitions)
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4 The horse will not be allowed to enter the vet lane itself until the heart rate has been
taken and instruction given by the line Veterinarian to trot.
Extract of FEI Rules
800.2.6 Each day of an Endurance competition must be divided into at least three phases,
separated by a veterinary inspection and a compulsory rest period, or hold time.
800.2.7 In every Endurance competition, there shall be at least one hold no shorter than 40
minutes.
800.2.8 The hold for all phases must meet a minimum ratio of 1 minute per 1 km, ie: following a
35 km phase, a minimum hold time of 35 minutes.
800.3 Whatever the order and rules for starting, each competitor must carry out the whole
competition as if he/she were alone and competing against the clock.
800.4 An Endurance Ride is a competition against the clock. The combination that finishes the
course in the shortest time will be classified as the winner of the competition after successfully
completing all final Veterinary Inspections and medication control as well as other protocols in
place for the safety of the horse and Athlete under these Rules, the FEI General Regulations or
the FEI Veterinary Regulations. Competitions shall be organised to allow Athletes to establish
their own pace to compete against the clock, subject to:
800.4.1 Adverse Conditions: Should adverse conditions on course or other considerations arise
which might compromise the opportunity to safely complete a course, the Organising Committee
(OC) in consultation with the Technical Delegate (TD) may establish a maximum time for a
section of the course or a phase of competition and/or the closing times for one or more Vet
Gates, in order to ensure Athletes are not falling too far behind the actual pace of the ride and to
ensure horse safety.
800.4.2 Trail Safety: Conversely, in circumstances related to trail safety, the OC in consultation
with the TD may establish sections of a course where controlled gaits of the horse and/or
maximum speed apply. However, this will depend on the given circumstances of a specific
course as well as time of day and generally should not exceed 5 km at any one time or 5% of the
course. Generally, there should not be more than one section under controlled speed and/or set
pace per phase of the course, and never in the final phase.
Article 801 - THE COURSE/’Field of Play` 801.1 The Technical Delegate (TD) and FEI Course designer (when appointed) shall consult
with the Organising Committee (OC) to assist in creating a technically challenging course across
country within the limits provided by the terrain and weather conditions, to include changes in
the footing, that will test the stamina and riding skills of the combination, but not compromise
the welfare of the horse.
801.2 The course should include naturally occurring or manmade features such as (but not
exclusive to) tracks, ditches, steep climbs, descents and water crossings that implements
technically challenging factors including but not limited to: footing, terrain, altitude, direction
and speed.
801.8 The finish must be long and wide enough to enable several horses to finish at speed
without interfering with each other, and must provide sufficient run-out to allow Athletes to
safely come to a stop after crossing the finishing line in any potential sprint or gallop. It must be
situated as close to the Vet Gate as possible.
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801.9 The ‘field of play’ is defined as; the defined course (loops or phases), the defined crewing
areas on course or within the vet gate, the vet examination area and the hold area at or within the
vet gate. For Championships, there will be restricted access to the field of play as defined in the
schedule.
Article 807 – COMPETITION & FAIR PLAY 807.1 An Athlete may lead or follow their horse on course, but must be mounted to pass through
the start of any day and the finish line of the day’s final phase under penalty of disqualification.
807.2 An Athlete who does not respect any given time limits will be deemed to have failed to
qualify for the next phase or final classification.
807.3 On the course, no other person may lead or ride the horse once the combination has started
under penalty of disqualification.
807.4 Willful obstruction of an overtaking combination by a slower combination is penalised by
disqualification. This is not to prevent competition between Athletes on course for placing, but is
intended to apply in situations where the slower combination is being lapped or passed due to
travelling at a significantly slower pace or because of other problems of refusal or equipment
issues.
807.5 A combination who fails to qualify for the next phase of competition or is disqualified for
any reason must leave the course at once and has no right to continue unless there is no viable
alternative and only after being approved by a member of the GJ or, if not available, a Steward.
807.6 Permitted Assistance During Event or On Course:
807.6.1 The Event Schedule shall specify where assistance (crewing) is allowed both within vet
gates and on course during an event.
807.6.2 Competitions must have access to water on course at least every 10 kms.
807.6.3 In any case including while on course, for example after a fall or if the Athlete is
separated from their horse, or in the case of loose or lost horseshoes, a combination may be
assisted.
807.6.4 For other Permitted Assistance that is allowed please see Endurance Notes for Guidance.
The Event Schedule shall be determinative for each event.
807.7 Forbidden Assistance: The following types of activities are forbidden, subjecting
offending Athletes to a warning, the receipt of yellow card warning(s) or disqualification at the
discretion of the GJ, including but not limited to:
807.7.1 Being followed, preceded or accompanied on any part of the course by any bicycle,
pedestrian or an Athlete not in the competition.
807.7.2 Providing aid on any part of the course not specifically designated for such aid.
807.7.3 Accepting aid on any part of the course by someone not authorised to provide it.
807.7.4 Being followed, preceded or accompanied on any part of the course or immediate
adjacent access track as defined (see notes for guidance) by any vehicle (notwithstanding art.
807.6.1).
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807.7.5 A third party encouraging a horse to trot in a vet gate.
807.7.6 Someone on course encouraging the horse(s) by any means whatsoever.
807.7.7 Cutting wire fences, or altering a part of an enclosure on or within the course so as to
clear a way or to cut down trees or eliminate challenges or alter technical aspects of the course.
807.7.8 Accepting any intervention by a third party, whether solicited or not, with the object of
giving advantage to the Athlete or their horse.
807.7.9 Conflict of Interest: Officials who may have a real or perceived Conflict of Interest
should notify the OC at the time of appointment or as soon as a conflict of interest arises prior to
the competition. If the declared conflict of interest, in the opinion of the President of Jury,
impairs or appears to impair the integrity of the judging of the competition, the official will have
to stand down. Conflicts of Interest should be declared at the pre-ride briefing of officials and
athletes.
Article 812 – WEIGHTS 812.1 At all senior CEI4* Championship events, the minimum riding weight for Athletes must
be 75kg to include all riding equipment (Art.812.6).
812.6 Athletes must be weighed out and, where necessary, be weighed with all riding equipment
(excluding bridle). The Athlete must maintain the minimum riding weight at all times during the
riding phases under penalty of disqualification. It is the Athlete’s responsibility to weigh
immediately after crossing the finish line if requested to do so by an FEI Official.
812.7 Organisers must provide a reliable weighing machine with recalibration capability.
Article 813 – CLASSIFICATION 813.1 Individuals: In an endurance competition, the winner is the combination with the shortest
elapsed riding time who successfully passes or complies with all protocols and requirements,
including but not limited to the final veterinary examination. The schedule of the competition
must clearly define the method of classification.
813.2 Teams: The winning team is the team with the best time after adding the final
classification of the three highest placed combinations in the team. In the case of a tie, the
winning team will be the one whose third combination has the best time. In the event there are
fewer than 3 members of a team who are classified, such teams are not eligible for team placing.
813.4 Disqualification, Retirement or Failure to Qualify for the next Phase:
813.4.1 Disqualification: Occurs when an Athlete is penalized by the GJ and removed from
further competition for a violation of these Rules, the FEI General Regulations, the FEI
Veterinary Regulations, or the Schedule.
813.4.2 Failure to Qualify for the Next Phase: Results when a combination is removed from
competition for failure to successfully pass a veterinary inspection, to complete the full course as
required, or to meet all time requirements for presentation or completion.
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813.4.3 Retirement: Results when an Athlete voluntarily withdraws from competition, but may
only be considered voluntary and a Retirement when: the combination has correctly finished all
phases to that point; the combination has completed its most recent phase by passing all required
veterinary inspections following that phase, including compulsory re-inspection or veterinary
requested re-inspection; and, Art. 813, herein, has not otherwise provided for removal from
competition.
Article 820 - VETERINARY CONTROL 820.1 The Veterinary Commission has absolute control on all matters concerning horse welfare.
820.2 The FEI Veterinary Regulations apply to all International Endurance Rides.
820.3 The series of examinations and inspections required by these Rules are established in the
interest of the health, safety and welfare of the horse in the competition.
820.4 The decision of the Ground Jury taken on the direct advice of the Official Veterinarians is
final and there can be no appeal against them. However, the Ground Jury is obliged in all cases
to provide the reasons for the elimination of any horses.
820.11 During this period, the horse may be inspected more than once if the Veterinary
Commission or Ground Jury so decides. However, before the scheduled presentation time has
elapsed, the horse must demonstrate its fitness to continue which is assessed upon three criteria:
heart rate recovery, metabolic stability and gait.
820.12 These inspections for heart rate recovery, metabolic stability and soundness must be
conducted at the same time and the horse must meet the minimum criteria for the Star level of
the event. If there is any alteration to how the inspections will be conducted, that must be
announced prior to the competition by the GJ or published in the Schedule.
820.13 Once a horse has successfully met the required heart rate parameters its timed hold,
starting from the moment the horse was presented to the Veterinary Commission, continues for
the stated period. During the timed hold, all the other aspects of the inspection, including trotting
the horse, will be carried out.
820.14 The Technical Delegate or the Ground Jury together with the Veterinary Commission can
decide to modify the length of timed holds according to extreme weather conditions or other
exceptional circumstances. Modifications must be announced to all Athletes and/or Chefs
d’Equipe before the start of the phase concerned.
820.15 The Organising Committee, the TD, the President of the Veterinary Commission, the
Foreign Vet Delegate and the PGJ are required to provide for appropriate aftercare and
veterinary treatment controls including arrangements with an equine referral facility with
surgical capabilities. For CEI 4 Star events and Championships, triage and emergency treatment
facilities must be provided on site. Such arrangements m
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821.2 Horse Inspections: 821.2.1 First Inspection: In principle, it should take place on the day preceding the start of the
competition and is performed by the Veterinary Commission, together with the Ground Jury. It
will be conducted according to the standards for all inspections, as outlined below, to include:
Heart Rate, Respiratory System, General Condition and Metabolic Status, Gait Evaluation,
Soreness, Lacerations, Wounds, Range of Motion and other matters and items which from time
to time may be added to the Veterinary Card.
821.2.2 Inspections Generally: There are no differences between the Veterinarians
responsibilities to evaluate a horse at all inspections. The same standards apply to judging fitness
to continue both metabolically, heart rate and in terms of gait evaluation.
821.2.4 Compulsory Re-Inspections: The Veterinary Commission, in consultation with the
Ground Jury, will establish at which Vet Gates they will require horses to be presented for a
compulsory re-inspection, no earlier than 15 minutes before that Athlete’s scheduled departure
time from that Vet Gate.
821.2.5 Requested Re-Inspections: The examining veterinarian may ask an Athlete to present
their horse for re-inspection during its hold time and no earlier than 15 minutes prior to departure
if after passing the horse, the veterinarian retains concerns about the horse’s continuing stability.
This rule is in place to provide the benefit of the doubt for the opportunity to continue to the
horse.
Article 823 - VETERINARY TREATMENT DURING COMPETITION
Veterinary treatment may not be administered to a horse during the competition without the
written approval of the Veterinary Commission. Authorised treatment does not affect
classification of the horse. (see FEI Veterinary Regulations)
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PART- 12
MOUNTED POLICE EVENTS
The following events will be held for the Mounted Police Events:
21 XII MEDLEY RELAY
22 XIII POLICE HORSE TEST
23 XIV FARRIER TEST
24 XV SYCES TEST
25 XVI QUADRILLE CONTEST
26 XVII MENTAL HAZARD TEST
12(1) MEDLEY RELAY EVENT:
Three riders will participate in the event, which will comprise of the following tests to be done
separately by each rider in the team:
The team for this event will comprise of three riders and horses each and a rider can be a
part of one team only.
I.Competition - The Competition will be run in three legs.
a) Pole bending
b) Jumping
c) Tent Pegging
II. Method - All three competitors will report at the starting point together. The rider No.
1 going for Leg A (pole bending) will stay at the starting point while the next two will position
themselves in the "Changeover Zones" at each leg. The rider will be carrying a baton from the
start. On getting the starting signal, he win go through the course of II “Pole Bending" and hand
over the baton to No.2 rider inside the changeover zone, No.2 rider will then go over the course
of Jumping and at the end, hand over the baton to No.3 rider in the next Changeover zone. No.3
rider will then go for the “Peg” on the Tent Pegging strip and over the finishing line. No.3 rider
may carry his lance from the beginning.
Missing out any part of the test will result in elimination.
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III. Condition: The riders must carry the baton from start to finish. In case a rider drops
the baton, he must himself pickup the baton and continues his course again from that point only.
The exchange of batons must be done while both the riders are mounted within the exchange
zone. The batons will be provided by organizers to all the teams.. Failure to comply with any of
the conditions will result in elimination.
IV Change Over Zone: The changeover zones will be demarcated with flags and shall
not exceed 20 mtrs. square
V Scoring: The scoring shall be done in terms of time taken by each team in completing
the three legs of the competition. Penalties as per the chart given in the following para will also
be incurred in time and will be added to the actual time taken by a team. The team with the
lowest “Total Time” shall be the winner.
VI. Penalties:
Leg “A” - Pole bending
(i) Knocking down or displacing a pole 4 seconds
(ii) Missing a pole will result in elimination.
Leg “B” - Jumping
(i) Knocking down any jump or part of it --------5 Seconds
(ii) Knocking down complete jump -10 seconds
[Note: If the complete jump is knocked down the rider will proceed to the next
jump and not wait for re-building of the jump]
(ii) Missing out any jump -----------Elimination
(iii) Exchange baton outside changeover zone ---------------- Elimination
Leg “C" - Tent Pegging
(i) Dropping the peg within 10mtr. of its place 2 seconds
(ii) Only striking the peg 4 Sec.
(iii) Missing the peg 6 Sec.
(iv) Not crossing the finishing line Elimination
(v) Dropping of lance, with or without a strike on the peg or its uprooting, before
crossing the finishing line will be regarded as no strike and result in 6 time
penalties.
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VII. Timing - Time shall be clocked from the moment the No. I rider crosses the starting
line for Leg “A” up to the moment the No.3 rider crosses the finishing line at the end of Leg “C”
VIII. Course - Leg “A” (Pole Bending) will comprise of 10-12 poles placed about 10
meters apart. These will have to be passed alternatively on right and left sides. Leg B
(Jumping) will comprise of a course of 10-12 single jumps, which will be duly marked. Leg C
(Tent Pegging) will comprise of a single peg 6x2 5x3.5m 17.5cms out at 60 degree on a strip
about 100m long.
IX. Ties - In case of a tie the team with minimum time shall be the winner. In the
eventuality of any other fault not covered in the above rules, the
decision on them will be arrived as per the EFI/FEI Rules. One horse can participate in
one event only.
12 (2) POLICE HORSE TEST
The Event will be restricted to serving police officers. The objective of the test is a check
on the ability of the horse and the rider to perform normal police duties. The test will be carried
out as under. A rider can enter on one mount only.
a) Dressage:
Rules for the dressage event will be laid out in the FEI Rules for the event. Test at
Appendix V.
b) Urban Area Test:
Obedience and Courage of the horse to face obstacles that horse is expected to
face in urban area viz- violent crowd, crackers, Heavy-traffic, Dead bodies on the
road etc.
Pace - Must be in Walk
Penalties - Horse is expected to pass through particular passage, which is marked
by Red & White flags. Penalty zone is 5 mtrs. Before approach of the obstacle.
First and second refusals are penalized as time wasted in top score jumping event.
But third refusal leads to elimination. Resistance for more than 60 seconds leads
to elimination. Continuing in any other pace except walk in urban area leads to
elimination. Speed - l00 mtrs per minute.
c) Rural Area: The obstacles here are similar to cross country obstacles of one-day
event. But height of the obstacles shall not exceed 0.90mtrs.
Fall of the horse or rider or both either in urban or rural area leads to elimination.
In case of ties, competitor with faster time in rural area shall be the winner.
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Note:
i. The marks for the Dressage Test to be as per Appendix. V
ii) THE GOOD marks from 0 to 10 awarded by each judge to a rider for each
numbered movement of the School Work Test together with the collective marks are
added together deducting any error of course or test. The percentage of maximum
possible good marks obtainable is then calculated. (Percentage is obtained dividing
total good marks of the judge (minus any error of course or test) by maximum
possible good marks obtainable and then multiplying by 100 and rounding the result
to two decimal digits. The AVERAGE PERCENTAGE for the rider is obtained by
adding together the percentage for each judge and dividing by the number of judges
always rounding the result to two decimal digits.
ii) IN ORDER to convert average percentage into penalty points, this must be
subtracted from 100 and multiplied by 1.5, with the resulting figure being rounded
to one decimal digit. The result is the score in penalty points for the test
b) Part II Rural and Urban Test.(Article 532 of FEI Rules)
Faults at Obstacles will be calculated as per Article 532 of the FEI Rules, which is given
below:
1 First refusal, run out or circle 20 points
2 Second refusal, run-out or
circle at same obstacle
40 points
3 Third refusal, run-out or circle Elimination
4 Fall or rider and/or horse on
the course
Elimination
5 Knockdown of a fence 20 points
Notes: KNOCK DOWN ARTICLE 217-FEI Rules
1. An obstacle is considered to have been knocked down when, through a mistake of the
Horse or Athlete:
1.1. the whole or any upper part of the same vertical plane of it falls, even if the part
which falls is arrested in its fall by any other part of the obstacle (see JRs Art. 218.1);
1.2. at least one of its ends no longer rests on any part of its support.
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2. Touches and displacements of any part of an obstacle or its flags, in whatever
direction, while in the act of jumping, do not count as a knock down. If in doubt the
Ground Jury should decide in favour of the Athlete. The knock down or displacement of
an obstacle and/or a flag as a result of a Disobedience is penalised as a Refusal only.
In the event of the displacement of any part of an obstacle (except the flags) as a result of
a Disobedience, the bell will be rung and the clock stopped while the displacement is re-
adjusted. This does not count as a knock down and is only penalised as a Disobedience
and corrected by time in accordance with JRs Art. 232.
3. Penalties for knocking down an obstacle are those provided for under Tables A and C
(see JRs Art. 236 and 239).
4. If any part of an obstacle, which has been knocked down is likely to impede an Athlete
in jumping another obstacle, the bell must be rung and the clock stopped while this part is
picked up and the way is cleared.
5. If an Athlete jumps an obstacle correctly which has been improperly rebuilt, he incurs
no Penalty; but if he knocks down this obstacle he will be penalised in accordance with
the table in use for the Competition.
c) Time Faults; The Total time will be calculated for the Rural portion and the urban
portion at the speed prescribed for each part. The total time of the rider will be started at
the Rural test and will end on completion of the urban test.
The following will be the time penalty:
1 Exceeding total time for Rural
and Urban Test
0.4 penalty per
commenced second
2 Exceeding Time limit Elimination
ii. The Distance for the Rural Test shall not exceed 1000 meters and that for the Urban
test will be limited to 200 mtrs.
iii. The Test for Rural portion may be done in Trot/Canter/Gallop but the Urban portion
will have to be done at a Walk. A special changing zone between the Urban Test
and Rural Test of a distance not exceeding 15 meters is to be provided for the horse
to change into Walk.
iv. The penalties for changing from Walk to Trot/Canter in the Urban test at each obstacle
will be 10 penalties for the first change, 20 for the second time and on the third
change, the participant will stand eliminated.
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v. There will be no necessity for taking separate timings for the Rural and Urban
portions of the test. The following will be the speed for each part of the rural and
urban test:
a. Rural portion – 500m/minute
b. Urban portion- 100m/minute
vi. The total time for both the tests will be taken and time penalties awarded
accordingly.
vii. White line marking must be provided near each obstacle in the Urban area. If the
horse retreats beyond that point or steps back or turns about and runs, it would be
treated as refusal and points deducted accordingly.
12 (3) TEST FOR FARRIERS
The test will be carried out in two parts:
a) Part I- Practical Test which will comprise of use of a Farrier tools, Naalbandi etc
b) Part II- Will be an oral or a written objective type test on various aspects of the duties of
a Farrier.
c) The Test will be carried out in the following format:
Part I –Practical
1 Quality of tools 5
2 Preparation of Hoof 10
3 Preparation of shoe 10
4 Shoeing 15
Part II Oral
1 Identification and use of tools/shoes 5
2 Hoof care 5
Total 50
12(4) TEST FOR SYCES
The Test for syces will be carried out in the following format:
Part Marks
I Knowledge of equipment/TACK 15
II Practical test on Riding
a) Trot
b) Canter and simple change of leg
c) Brush Jump
20
III Care of the Horse
a) Feeding;
b) Watering
c) Grooming
d) Bedding
15
Total 50
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12 (5) QUADRILLE CONTEST
a) Teams - Any four members of a Competing Unit may form a team.
b) Dress - Unit approved ceremonial mounted dress. No working dress is permitted for
this event. Test at Appendix IV.
c) Saddlery - As for dressage event.
d) Plan of the Course & Arena Details - of the movement to be performed by each
team are given in Appendix – IV & VI.
e) Scoring - The allotment of marks will be as given for each movement in the " Plan
of Course" while marking, Judges will pay particular attention not only to the
correct execution of movements by individual members but also the performance of
the team as a whole. Harmony, co-ordination and timing are most important in this
event and would be very material in the marking.
f) Awards of scores: While Dressage is the systematic development of horse and
rider, resulting in a balanced, harmonious team. The Quadrille Test is the most
basic stages of dressage by a team of four riders who, during the test, perform the
different movements in a balanced and coordinated manner and the communication
between the riders is so subtle that the team seems to be performing on its own
without any signal/direction from any of the riders.
Unlike judging in a Dressage tests, where the movements are judged in the manner
in which the rider is able to show off the horse's abilities and evaluate the level of
training of the horse, Judging in a Quadrille test is to see the uniformity of the
movements, coordination between each of the riders as member of a team
What will be observed by the Judge in Quadrille test are:
i. Impressions on the Dress of the Four Riders;
ii. Uniformity in the saddlery and bridle of the horses;
iii. Uniformity of the colour of the horses;
iv. The first three gaits, walk, trot and canter, should be forward and consistent. The
Comfort and fluidity with which the four riders as a team make the horse feel
confident travelling at all three gaits of walk, trot and canter in all movements
must be kept in mind by the team;
v. The horses should have smooth, forward transitions, both upward and downward.
transitions should be mainly ridden off the leg and seat, with minimal hand.
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vi. Transitions should also be prompt and occur at the exact moment by the four
riders where they wish to change the gait.
vii. All the horses have the predecessor to collection, willingness to accept contact
and stretch into the bridle.
viii. The four riders must have utmost control, timing and coordination, in different
movements which are formed by individual horses and riders, in two's, four's at
the trot and at the canter.
ix. The uniformity in the Simple Change of Lead – if the horse is brought back to a
walk immediately asked to show a few clearly defined walks strides and then
asked to depart in canter using the opposite leading leg.
x. Execution of Movement at Certain Point. In a movement which must be carried
out at a certain point of the arena, it should be done at the moment when the team
is on or in close proximity of this point, except in transitions where the Team
approaches the letter from a diagonal or perpendicular to the point where the
letters are positioned. In this case, the transitions must be done when the Team
reaches the track at the letter so that the Team is straight in the transition.
g) Beginning/End of Test. A test begins with the entry at A and ends after the salute at the
end of the test, as soon as the Team moves forward. Any incidents before the beginning
or after the end of the test have no effect on the marks. The Team should leave the arena
in the way that is prescribed in the text of the test.
h) Music - The Organizers will try and provide band music while the teams are
performing. CDs will be brought by the participating teams.
i) Time - Although no time limit is being set for this event. Judges will take due note
of a very sluggish or rushed performance and deduct marks in general impression.
Smoothness of performance will be duly rewarded.
j) Signals & Commands - No words of command or whistle signal shall be
permitted.
k) Ties -In case of a tie, the team scoring the highest marks in the “GENERAL
IMPRESSION” will be the winner.
12 (6) MENTAL HAZARD-SPECIAL RULES
(i) Since a Horse in a Mounted Police Unit is required to clear different natural
obstacles, while on duty, this test is for testing the knowledge, skill and training
capabilities and a precise knowledge of his horse's ability and of the horse, a degree of
general competence resulting from intelligent and rational training for performance of
Mounted duties.
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(ii) Objective: The test is to prove the speed, endurance and jumping ability of a
Mounted Police horse, when it is well trained and brought to peak condition. At the same
time, it demonstrates the Riders knowledge of pace and the use of his horse.
(iii) Type of obstacles:
(a) The obstacle should be natural obstacles that are normally found in urban and
rural areas.( example - motor-cycle, bicycles, Cot (Charpoy), ditches, water
jump, stacked baskets, crates, cage with birds/chicken etc).
(b)The obstacles must be imposing in shape and appearance. Where necessary,
they should be fixed. Where necessary, natural jumps should be reinforced so that
they remain in the same state throughout the test. All reasonable precautions must
be taken to prevent the possibility of a competitor being able to pass mounted
under an obstacle.
(c) The cross country obstacle at which a horse, on falling, is likely to be trapped
or to injure itself, must be built in such a way that part of the obstacle can be
quickly dismantled and can be quickly rebuilt exactly as before.
(d) In all water crossings, the bottom should be firm and consistent;
(iv) Dimensions: The dimensions of obstacle must be within the limits shown below.
The fixed and solid part of an obstacle may not exceed the specified height or spread at
any of the points at which a competitor might reasonably attempt to negotiate the
obstacle;
Obstacle Remarks
1 Total number of
obstacles
Not to exceed 10 There should be a minimum of
six obstacles;
2 Height (fixed) 1.00 meters
3 Height (brush type) 1.00 meters A minimum of 25% jumps
should be above 1 meter.
4 Spread 1 meter (At highest point)
5 Length 350 to 500 meters
6 Speed 325 meters/minute
7 Combination Not to exceed two Double or triple combinations.
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Width of the obstacles: The minimum width of each obstacle should be 2.5 Metres.
Wings: The wings are to show clearly to the horse the extremities of the fence. They
should be carefully placed slightly in front of the fence, to encourage the horse towards
the centre of the fence. All gaps must be blocked out with pillars of shrubs.
The following special and simplified rules apply to Jumping (Mental Hazard)
(a) The course will be taken at an average speed of 325 meters per minute.
(b) "Time Allowed" will be calculated on the basis of prescribed speed and
the length of the course lay out.
(c) "Time limit" shall be double of "Time allowed" and shall be compulsorily
imposed.
(d) Method of jumping :
(i) The sequence in which the jumps are to be taken will be shown on
the plan of the course and also by placing clearly visible jump numbers on
the right of each jump.
(ii) Each rider must follow this sequence of jumps. TWO attempts will
be permitted for each jump. If the horse does not go over the jump in these
attempts the rider must proceed and attempt the next jump, and so on. The
next jump shall not be attempted without two attempts being made at one
jump.
(e) Elimination will be incurred by:-
(i) Exceeding Time limit.
(ii) Leaving arena without completing the course, i.e. without attempting
all the jumps or not going over the "finishing line".
(iii) Entering arena and starting the course without going over the
"Starting line"
(iv) Taking the jump, in wrong sequence, or without correcting a
deviation of the course.
(v) Attempting a jump THREE times or more.
(vi) Proceeding to next jump without completing TWO attempts at one
jump.
(vii) Stopping at a jump and showing it to the horse.
(viii) After the first refusal, a rider will be provided one more attempt to
clear the jump. The second refusal on any of the subsequent jumps will
lead to elimination of the rider.
(f) Scoring
(i) For every obstacle jumped clear, TWO points shall be awarded.
(ii) For every obstacle knocked down or displaced a penalty of one
point shall be imposed.
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(iii) No point shall be awarded for the obstacle, which is not jumped at
all.
(iv) A bonus of 1/4 point shall be awarded for every completed on
second saved from the Time Allowed.
(v) A penalty of 1/4 point shall be imposed for every commenced one
second taken over and above the Time allowed.
(g) General rules of jumping regarding disobedience, cruelty to animals,
etc. shall also apply to this event as far as practically applicable.
(h) Ties
In case of a tie on total points, the competitor with faster time over the
course shall be the winner.
(vii) Unauthorized assistance: Unauthorized assistance, as provided for in
Article 531 of the FEI Rules, will result in elimination of the rider.
(viii) The Course Plan: The course plan must be exhibited prior to the
commencement of the competition.
(ix) Inspection of the Course: Inspection of the Course as per FEI Rules
for jumping events will be allowed prior to the commencement of the
competition.
(x) Tabulation of scores: The competitor securing the highest points will
be declared the winner. In case of tie, the competitor with the better timing
will be declared the winner.
Dangerous Riding: [Extract of Rule 525 of the FEI Rules: Any Athlete who, at
any time during the Competition deliberately or unintentionally by incompetence
is exposing himself, his Horse or any third party to a higher risk than what is
strictly inherent to the nature of the Competition will be considered to have acted
dangerously and will be penalised accordingly to the severity of the infringement.
Such acts may include without limitation any of the following:
a) Riding out of control (Horse clearly not responding to the Athletes restraining
or driving aids).
b) Riding fences too fast or too slow.
c) Repeatedly standing off fences too far (pushing the Horse to the foot of the
fence, firing the Horse to the fence).
d) Repeatedly being ahead or behind the Horse movement when jumping.
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e) Series of dangerous jumps.
Any individual member of the Ground Jury and the Technical Delegate have the
right and the duty to monitor possible cases of dangerous riding and, if
appropriate and practical, to stop and eliminate an Athlete on the course for
dangerous riding. If not directly witnessed by the Ground Jury, the incident must
be reported as soon as possible to the Ground Jury who will decide if and how to
penalise the Athlete. The President of the Ground Jury can in addition designate
one or more assistants (e.g. experienced Eventing Officials who are not in an
Official function at the Competition, experienced Athletes or/and trainers not
directly involved in the Competition) to help to monitor possible cases of
dangerous riding in the cross country. The President of the Ground Jury will
decide their specific role, authority and reporting procedure. It is recommended
that these additional Officials be grouped in pairs on the course.]
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APPENDIX ‘A’
SKETCH PLAN OF ARENA FOR ALL DRESSAGE TESTS
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APPENDIX ‘B’
DRESSAGE ELEMENTARY(Individual & Team)
Movements Mks Pts Corr Coef Remarks
1 A
X
Enter at collected trot
Halt – Salute – proceed at collected
trot
10
2 C
R
Turn right
Circle right 8m diameter 10
3 RF Shoulder in 10
4 FAK
KXM
MCHS
Collected Trot
Change rein in medium trot
Collected trot
10
5 S Circle left 8m diameter 10
6 SK Shoulder in 10
7 KAF
FXH
HCMB
Collected trot
Extended trot
Collected trot
10
8 B
XM
1 ½ circle right 10m diameter
Half pass 10
9 MCHE
E
XH
HC
Collected trot
1 ½ circle left 10m diameter
Half pass
Collected trot
10
10 C Halt rein back 4 steps and
Immediately proceed in collected
walk
10
11 M Turn right
Between G and H Half Pirouette
right
10
10
12 Between G and M Half Pirouette
Left 10
13 HXF
F
Extended walk
Collected walk 10
14 A
V
Proceed in collected canter right
Turn right 10
15 L
P
Simple change of leg(through walk)
Turn left 10
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16 R
I
SHC
Turn left
Simple change of leg (through walk)
Collected canter right
10
17 CA Serpentine 3 loops without change
of leg 10
18 A Circle right 10m diameter 10
19 KXM Change rein with simple change of
leg at X 10
20 C Circle left 10m diameter 10
21 HXF
FAX
Change rein in medium canter
Collected trot 10
22 X Halt-Immobility-Salute
Leave arena in free walk at A 10
Total 220
Collective Marks Mks Pts Corr Coef Remarks
1. Paces (Freedom & Regularity) 10 2
2. Impulsion (Desire to move forward, elasticity
of the steps, suppleness of the back, engagement
of the quarters)
10 2
3. Submission: (attention & confidence, harmony
lightness & ease of the movements, acceptance
of the bridle, the natural equilibrium)
10 2
4. Rider’s position and seat: correctness and effect
of the aids
10 2
Total Marks 300
To be deducted
Errors of the course and omissions etc. are penalized (as per Article 422).
1st
time - 2 marks
2nd
time - 4 marks
3rd
time - Elimination
Signature of the Judge
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APPENDIX C
DRESSAGE NOVICE TEST
Test Ma
rks
Ma
rk
Corr
ectio
n
Coeff
icie
nt
Fin
al M
ark
Remarks
Directive Ideas
1 A
X
C
Enter in working trot
Halt-immobility-salute
Proceed in working trot
Track to the right
10 The entry. The halt and the
transitions from the trot to the
halt and from the halt to the trot.
The straightness.
2 RK
K
Change rein and lengthen the strides.
Working trot
10 The lengthening and regularity
of the steps. The balance. The
transitions.
3 FB Shoulder-in left 10 The angle and the bend of the
horse. The collection. The
regularity. The balance.
4 BX
XE
Half volte 10 mImmediately followed
by
Half volte 10 m
10 The bend. The regularity. The
balance and carriage.
5 EH Shoulder-in right
10 The angle and the bend of the
horse. The collection. The
regularity. The balance.
6 C Halt-rein back a few steps(one horse’s
length) and immediately proceed in
medium walk.
10 The halt. The rein-back. The
transitions.
7 M
Betwe
en G
&H
Turn right
Half-turn right on the haunches-
medium walk
10 No halt
before
the half
turn
The shortening of the steps. The
regularity of the half-turn.
8 Betw
een
G &
M
Half-turn left on the haunches-medium
walk HS
10 No halt
before
the half
turn
The shortening of the steps. The
regularity of the half-turn
9 The medium walk CMG(H)G(M)GHS 10 The lengthening of the steps.
The regularity.
10 SF
F
Change rein in extended walk.
Medium walk.
10 The lengthening of the frame
and of the steps. The regularity.
The transition.
11 A Proceed in working canter right 10 The transition.
12 KLB
BE
Change rein in working canter
Half circle 20 m (counter canter)
10 The balance.
The counter canter.
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13 V
VKA
F
Simple change of leg
Working canter
10 The transitions from canter to
walk and from walk to canter.
14 FM
MCH
Lengthen the strides
Working canter
10 The lengthening.
The transitions.
15 HIB
BE
Change rein in working canter
Half circle 20 m (counter canter)
10 The balance.
The counter canter.
16 S
SHC
M
Simple change of leg
Working canter
10 The transitions from canter to
walk and from walk to canter.
17 M
RK
K
Working trot
Change rein and lengthen the strides
Working trot
10 The lengthening.
The transitions.
18 A
L
On centre line
volte left 10 m immediately followed by
a volte right 10 m
10 The bend. The regularity.
The balance. The straightness
19
G
Proceed on centre line to G
Halt-immobility-salute
10 The transitions.
The halt.
Leave arena in walk at A
TOTAL 19
0
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Collective marks
Note:The working, medium and extended trots must be executed “sitting” unless the term “rising’’ is
used in the test.
Signature of the Judge
1 Paces (freedom and regularity) 10 2
2 Impulsion (desire to move forward, elasticity of the steps,
suppleness of the back and engagement of the hind quarters)
10 2
3 Submission (attention and confidence; harmony, lightness and ease
of the movements; acceptance of the bridle and lightness of the
forehand)
10 2
4 Rider’s position and seat, correctness and effect of the aids 10 2
TOTAL 270
To be deducted
Errors of the course and omissions are penalised - 1st Time 2 marks
2nd
Time= 4 marks
3rd
Time= Elimination
TOTAL
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APPENDIX D
ONE DAY EVENT DRESSAGE TEST - NOVICE
TEST Directive ideas PTS
1 A
C
Enter at working trot Track
left in working trot
The regularity, rhythm and straightness. The
bend and balance in the turn.
10
2 CS
S
Working trot
Circle left 10 metres
The regularity of the steps, the accuracy,
balance and uniformity of bend on the circle.
10
3 SP Change the rein in working
trot, giving and retaking the
reins over X for 1 horse
length
The regularity, the rhythm, the balance
while drawing forward to the contact.
10
4 P
PFA
Circle right 10 metres
Working trot
The regularity of the steps, the accuracy,
balance and uniformity of bend on the circle.
10
5 A Transition to walk for 3-5
steps over A
The acceptance of the contact and
engagement of the hind leg through the
transition.
10
6 AK
KX
M
Working trot
Change the rein in medium
trot (sitting or
rising)risingrrising)
The regularity and the rhythm. The
development of the lengthened strides.
10
7 M
MC
Transition to working trot
Working trot
The maintenance of the regularity and
rhythm in the transition to working trot.
10
8 C Halt, immobility and The halt, the immobility (2-3 seconds), the
balance and engagement of the hind leg.
10
9 C Rein back 4-5 steps,
immediately proceed in
medium walk
The balance and regularity of the steps. The
acceptance of the contact.
10
10 CH
HB
BP
Medium walk
Change the rein in extended
walk
Medium walk
The lengthening of the steps, the regularity
and the outline in the extended walk while
maintaining the contact.
10
11 The medium walk C-H and
B-P
The regularity of the steps, the rhythm, the
outline and the acceptance of the contact.
10
12 P
A
Working trot
Working canter (right)
The balance and acceptance of the aids in the
transitions to trot and to canter.
10
13 V
VES
Circle right 20 metres in
medium canter
Working canter
The balance, the uniformity of the bend, the
lengthening of the strides and frame. 10
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14 H
EK
Half circle right 12 metres
returning to the track at E
Working canter right (counter
canter)
The accuracy, the balance and uniformity
of the bend, the regularity in the counter
canter.
10
15 K
A
Working trot
Proceed in working canter (left)
The balance and acceptance of the aids in
the transitions to trot and to canter.
10
16 AFP
P
PBR
Working canter
Circle left 20 metres in medium
canter
Working canter
The balance, the uniformity of the bend, the
lengthening of the strides and frame.
10
17 M
BF
Half circle left 12 metres
returning to the track at B
Working canter left (counter
canter)
The accuracy, the balance and uniformity of the
bend, the regularity in the counter canter.
10
18 F
A
Working trot
Down centre line in working
trot
The transition to trot. The regularity and
rhythm. The straightness on the centre line.
10
19 L Halt. Immobility. Salute The halt and immobility during the salute. 10
SUB-TOTAL 190
COLLECTIVE MARKS PTS
20 Paces Freedom and regularity. 10
21 Impulsion Desire to move forward, elasticity of the steps, suppleness of the
back and engagement of the hind quarters.
10
22 Submission Attention and confidence; harmony, lightness and ease of the
movements; acceptance of the contact.
10
23 Rider Position and seat of the rider, correct use of the aids and
effectiveness of the aids.
10
TOTAL 230
To be deducted: Errors of the course and omissions are penalised:
1st time = 2 marks
2nd
time = 4 mark
3rd
time = elimination Signature of the Judge
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APPENDIX E
ONE DAY EVENT –OPEN DRESSAGE TEST
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INDEMNITY BOND APPENDIX ‘F’
To The Secretary, All India Police Sports Control Board, NEW DELHI
In considerations of being awarded the ------------------------Trophy at the ----------All India
Police equestrian Meet and Mounted Police Duty Meet – I the undersigned (name)-----------
-------------------------- of ---------------------------Mounted Police and Shri/Smt----------------------
--------------------- Team Captain/Manager of the Team hereby undertake and guarantee the
following to you
1. We, the winner of the aforesaid trophy and Team Captain/Manaer of the Team
shall take all responsibilities and care to ensure that the Trophy is kept safe, in
sound and usable condition by ___________________________and for all acts of
omission and commission, we the, above named are solely liable.
2. We the winner of the aforesaid Trophy and Team Captain/Manager undertake to
indemnify the All India Police Sports Control Board against all damages / loses /
liability/ third party liability cost or expenditure suffered or incurred by damage to
the Trophy while in our possession, including loss or damage to property in the
process of movement etc.
3. We shall return the Trophy in good and sound condition to the Organisers of the
next All India Police equestrian Meet and Mounted Police Duty Meet. For this
purpose survey conducted by them or by your representative and their reports and
findings pertaining to any damage to the above mentioned Trophy shall be binding
on us. For any kind of damages caused to the Trophy while in our possession due to
any willful act, negligence by us, other than natural wear and tear, the Repair Cost
estimate or the Debit given by you in case of total loss, will be accepted as final and
binding on us and paid and reimbursed by us instantly.
(Signature &Name of person signing on behalf of Signature and Name
and address ofOrganising Secretary on behalf of All India WINNER
Police Sports Control Board with designation)
Signature and Name and address
of Team Captain/Manager
DATED:_____
PLACE:________
Received Copy
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APPENDIX ‘G’
QUADRILLE CONTEST
AIPEM Show No. ……… Horse ………… Rider …………………... Team …………...
Movem
e
nt
No.
Marker
Test (Remarks)
Mark
s
Ju
dge’
s
Mark
s
Rem
ark
1 C1
M2
Enter Collected trot (by C)
Halt (in line) All salute
From Rt Advance in single file at ordinary trot
5
2 C2
LS2
LS2
Track Rt (in single file )
Sec. Rt turn & change (single file on Rt. Rn Turn from
LSI)
Sec. Lt turn & change (single file on Rt. Rn Turn from
LSI)
5
3 LS2 Collected trot
Sec. short figure of 8 (finish in single file on Rt. Rn on
LS2
5
4 C1
C2
Single file down centre line
H/SI track Rt. (Rt. Rn)
5
5 LS1/
LS2
Half sec. Inward turn (crossing on CL)
And change H/SII to LT. Rn, H/SI to Rt. Rn
5
6 C1
By half sec. down center line
Rider on 1&3 front half sec.
Rider on 2 & 4 rear, H/S
10
7 CL
Outward circle (HIS circle on Lt. Rn
H/SII circle on Rt. Rn ) return to and advance along CL
Half sec. Outward track in single files (H/SI
10
8 C2 On Lt. Rn, H/SII on Rt. Rn ) Riders break into Ordinary
canter as each passes C2
10
9 Q2/Q3
Q/Q4
LS1/
Inward incline, change rein (Crossing at X-H /SI to Lt.
Rn
Crossing at C1
10
10 LS1/
LS
Collected canter
Half Figure of 8 (rein change H/S to Lt. Rn H/SII to Lt.
Rn)
10
11 Q2/Q3
LS1/LS
II
Serpentine (HSI start & finish at Q2 on Lt. Rn and H/SII
opposite of this
Half figure of 8 rein change-H/S1 to Rt. Rn, H/SII to
Lt.Rn
10
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12 Q1/Q4
Q3/Q2
2 track Rt/Lt. on the Diagonal
Change of leg. Proceed along track
(Crossing at C2)
10
13 Q2/Q3
Q3/Q2
2 track Lt./Rt. On the diagonal
Change of leg. Proceed along track
10
14 CI
CL
By half/Sec Down center line (H/S1 on Rt and H/SII on
Lt. with 1&3 leading)
Half (leading files at X)
Outward pass (H/SI To Rt, H/SII Lt.)
10
15 LS1/LS
2
CL
M2
Collected walk, halt (Leading files at Q3/Q2) Inward
pass (Nos 2&4 continue covering up Behind Nos. 1&3
Halt (Leading files come together at M2 From sec. (Nos
2&4 come to left of Nos 1&3 respectively)
10
16 M2
C2
In sec. Collected trot forward
By half sec. Track Rt/Lt(H/SI Rt. Rn H/SII Lt.Rn)
By sec Down centre line
10
17 C1
M1
H2
C1
By sec. Two tracks Rt.
Along the track
Collected canter (Lt. Leg. Leading)
Along the track
10
18.
Q4
X
By sec. 2 track Lt.
By sec. Down Centre line
10
19.
M2 Halt All salute
Trot Collected Lt. wheel
Leave arena
10
Total 175
GENERAL IMPRESSION
Turn Out/Dress 10
Crossings at Centre Line 10
Uniformity of movement 5
Grand Total 200
[Note: In case of tie, team having highest marks in General Impression will be the winner]
Signature of Judge………………… Total marks obtained………………
1. Abbreviation :-LS1= Long side 1, LSII = Long side II, CL = Centre Line , Sec = Section
(4 riders), H/SI = Half Section No. 1 (Riders 1& 2), H/SII = Half Section no 2 (Riders no 3&4),
Rt = Right, Lt = Left, Rn = Rein Horses standing on the right side of the section on entry will be
horse no. 1 & accordingly 2,3&4 Any change of sequence will be treated as error of the course.
2. Crossing :- When riders cross each other while carrying out any movement, they will
cross right shoulder to right shoulder. If side by side, they have to be crossing in front of each
other.
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APPENDIX ‘H’
QUADRILLE CONTEST ARENA
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APPENDIX ‘J’
POLICE HORSE TEST - DRESSAGE
Sno MARKER TEST Max.
Marks
Judges
Marks
1 A
X
C
Enter at working trot
Halt-Salute proceed at working trot
Track Right
10
2 BXB Circle Rt. 10m Dia. 10
3 KH Simple serpentine on the long side (one Loop 6m Dia.) 10
4 CXA
Down the centre line
change of rein at A
10
5 BXB Circle left 10 M 10
6 HK Simple serpentine on the long side (one loop 6m Dia.) 10
7 A
FXH
Medium Walk
Change of rein through the diagonal
10
8 HC
C
Working trot
Working canter right circle 20M
10
9 CM
MK
Working Trot
Extended Trot
10
10 K A Working trot . 10
11 A Working canter left ( 20M Dia) 10
12 FM Go large at working canter 10
13 M C Working Trot 10
14 C Halt-immobility-3 seconds –immediately followed by
working trot
10
15 HXF Extended trot 10
16 F
A
X
Working Trot
Down Center line
Halt, immobility, Salute
10
1 Total 160
COLLECTIVE
MARKS
Note 1: The working, medium and extended trots must can be executed in “sitting” OR “rising”
in the test.
Note 2: In the tests it is obligatory to have spurs.
Note 3: In the * test riding on snaffle is ONLY allowed.
Errors:-Ist Error -2 marks
2nd
Error -4 Marks
3rd Error – Elimination Signature of Judge
1 Paces 10
2 Impulsion 10
3 Submission 10
4 Riders position, seat, correct aids 10
200
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APPENDIX – ‘K’
ENTRY FORM
34th ALL INDIA POLICE EQUESTRIAN CHAMPIONSHIP
&
MOUNTED POLICE DUTY MEET , BSF ACADEMY TEKANPUR GWALIOR
NAME OF THE STATE ……………………..
S/N. Class Event Name
of
Rider
Rider
DOB
Exhibit Entry
Fee Horse Name EFI
No
Color Sex Age
Note: 1. Age: Date of birth of the rider and the year in respect of the horse must be
indicated for each entry, failing which, entry will be rejected and entry fee
forfeited.
2. Entry fee once deposited is non-refundable, except if the event is cancelled by
the organizers.
3. All entries to be submitted in duplicate and one copy duly stamped be returned to
the exhibitor.
Certified that the Competitors are in the posted strength of the Unit and that the horses are
owned by police units. The History Sheet of the Horse which includes the full name, address of
the Police Unit, Board Proceeding accepting the horse in the unit, description of the horse, age,
height record of all illness, vaccination etc. will be produced during the Veterinary Inspection or
as and when required by the Ground Jury/Appeal Committee or Organizers of the Championship.
Signature
Date: (Officer In-charge, Team)
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APPENDIX ‘L’
34th
ALL INDIA POLICE EQUESTRIAN CHAMPIONSHIP
&
MOUNTED POLICE DUTY MEET, BSF ACADEMY TEKANPUR GWALIOR
ARRIVAL INTIMATION FORM
State Arrival
Date
Mode of
Travel
Road/Train
GOs NGOs ORs Syces Horses Vehicle Drivers
Officer In-charge Equestrian Team
Note:
• Please send the intimation by email / fax / website for necessary arrangements.
• Name of GOs and their designation may also be provided.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
BORDER SECURITY FORCE ACADEMY,TEKANPUR GWALIOR (MP)
General
1. The BSF Academy is located at Tekanpur, Distt - Gwalior (MP) on National Highway-75
connecting Gwalior –Jhansi. It is about 32 kms from Gwalior and 12 Kms from Dabra,which are
the two nearest railway stations on the main Delhi- Mumbai line in North Central Railway
Division. All Mail and Express Trains halt at Gwalior. There are regular bus services from
these two places to Tekanpur.
2. The climate of Tekanpur is hot during summer (Apr to July) and very cold in winter (Dec
to Feb). The monsoon remains active from last week of June to Oct Ist week.
Recreational Facilities
3. The following recreational facilities are available in the Academy:-
(a) Cinema -The Academy has MahajdiScindiaAuditorium where Hindi and English
movies are screened every week.
(b) Library:The Academy has a well-stocked library known as the Tagore Library.
Besides professional literature, history and fiction books, a number of periodicals are
also available for reading/study.
(c) Gymnasium: The Academy has a well-equipped gymnasium.
(d) Swimming Pool:AnOlympic standard Swimming Pool is available in the
premises of the Academy.
(e) Golf: An 18 holes Eagle Golf Course exists besides a lake spread over 650 acres
area.
(f) Horse Riding: The Academy has a very good horse riding school.
(g) Water Sports:Water sports facilities also exist in the Academy.
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4. Following sports facilities also exist in the Academy: -
(a) Lawn Tennis (Synthetic Court)
(b) Basket Ball (Synthetic Court)
(c) Foot Ball
(d) Hockey
(e) Volley Ball
(f) Hand Ball.
Places of Interest
5. The places of interest in and around Gwalior are as follows: -
(a) Within Gwalior.
(i) The Gwalior Fort.
(ii) Museum.
(iii) Rani Lakshmi Bai Samadhi.
(iv) Sun Temple.
(v) Jai Vilas Palace.
(b) Around Tekanpur .
(i) Sonagiri Temple. Largest built up religious temples of Jain Community.
(ii) Orchha Temple. Raja Ram Temple dating back to ‘Tretayugh’.