HorseTrials NovaScotia

Link to NSEF & EC Membership forms, etc: http://www.horsenovascotia.ca/general.php?id=6

Passports - Still Not Sure?

Yes, your horse still needs a passport if he/she is competing at the Training level or higher (the normal blue one we always had). Yes, your horse still needs a horse license (that little sticker in your passport). If you are competing below Training, there's no need for the passport or sticker: this is the same as always, it has not changed. Equine Canada says that passports should be purchased, and if/when they do institute the Horse License program, they will honor passport for several years.

I ride someone else's horse.....what does the owner need?

Generally speaking, the horse's owner requires a sport license at the same level (or above) as the sport license you require for the level at which you are competing. The sport license is for the human parts of the team.not the equine parts. For details of the requirements as they affect owners, lessors and lessees who are not the competitors, please contact Equine Canada.

Temporary EC Sport Licenses

• There is no change for 2008. If a competitor arrives at a show without a Sport License, he or she will be able to purchase a $30 temporary license from the competition. Temporary licenses are not available at the Platinum level. Competitors using temporary licenses do not accrue points.
• An Equine Canada Single Event Sport License Upgrade may be purchased by a competitor who wishes to compete at a higher level than their current license. The fee is $15 per occasion and allows a competitor to upgrade from Bronze to Silver, Bronze to Gold or Silver to Gold and may be purchased an unlimited number of times. Upgrades are not available from any level to Platinum.
• At any time, a competitor who wishes to change their level of Sport License may do so. The fees already paid for the current level license will be applied to the cost of the higher level license. This does not include any fees paid for Single Event Sport License Upgrades. This must be done through Equine Canada.

Please click here to see an overview of the changes for 2008 from Equine Canada that change/affect your Eventing season. Click here to see an Equine Canada chart that may help to answer all your questions.

Liability Insurance For Pre-Entry

If the rider and/or owner are NOT members of NSEF for Pre-Entry Divisions only, you both MUST have proof of $2,000,000, 3rd party liability coverage for the day. Please enclose a copy of proof of liability coverage with each entry form.

Entry Form Information

• Entry Fees (includes refundable $5.00 number deposit, if applicable) - refer to the Prize List or Omnibus page for each Horse Trials.
• Temporary EC Sport License (Bronze to Gold levels) - $30.00
• A Horse Trials Full Membership is mandatory for Training and above.
• Temporary Horse Trials Membership fee for Pre-Entry, Entry and Pre-Training only - $15.00
• Drug Testing Fees:
  • Bronze and below $2.00
  • Silver and Above $5.00
• Canadian Eventing Levy Fee $10.00*
  *The mandatory Levy fee is used to support Domestic Development Programs.
• Refunds:
  • Before the Closing Date, less administration fee. Check with the individual HT organizer.
  • After the Closing Date, with Vet. or Medical Certificate, refunds vary with event (less $20-25).
  • Defaulting on this fee will affect entry into events the following year.
  • Please note: there are refunds offered by some events if completed entry forms (including entry fee) are received by the Closing Date. Check with each Organizer.

Don't Forget

• All riders are required to wear a protective vest during the Cross-Country jumping phase. You will not be able to compete without a vest.
• Please remember to enclose copies of membership cards.
• Please sign all sections of the Entry form. The waiver on the back of the Entry form must be signed will all the appropriate signatures or riders will not be allowed to compete.
• Medical Armbands are compulsory - Riders will not be allowed on the cross-country course or in Stadium without an armband. They are available for purchase at each event.
• It is strongly recommended that all competitors are familiar with the Equine Canada 2008 Rules for Eventing and General Regulations. It is the competitor's responsibility to know the rules governing their sport. It is available for downloading on the Equine Canada Website or call 613-248-3433 ext. 107 for information on how to obtain current rulebooks.
• . Approved protective headgear complying with European (EN), British (PAS), North American (ASTM), and Australian/New Zealand tested standards is compulsory for anyone jumping an obstacle.
• All junior riders are required to wear approved headgear while riding anywhere on the grounds and this is strongly recommended for all competitors./li>
• You must be a member of HTNS and must complete a minimum of two Horse Trial competitions within the same division to qualify for year-end awards.

Speed and Heights

• Pre-Entry - Maximum Height: 70cm (2'3"), Speed: 300mpm
• Entry, Pre-Training, Training & Preliminary - refer to EC Eventing Rulebook, Section D, Annexes 6 and 7.
• 2008 Rules of Equine Canada