HTNS - Forms, Tests and Event Information

2010 Forms

Horse Trials Forms: 2010 Entry Form; 2010 Stabling Form; 2010 Medical Card Insert; EC Competitor Information
Equine Canada: Buy, Renew, Change Passports
HTNS: Membership form
Canadian Eventing: National Membership form
Dressage Tests: Download Canadian Eventing 2010 National Dressage Tests from Entry to Intermediate.

HTNSForms, Tests and Event Information
General Information Applicable to ALL 2010 Horse Trials

Membership Requirements

In order to compete in an Equine Canada sanctioned horse trials in Nova Scotia at any level you must have:

A Horse Trials Nova Scotia membership. (Note that temporary memberships are available for Introduction to Pre Training levels only).
An Equine Canada Sport License –– Bronze for Introduction, Pre-Entry, Entry & Pre-Training, Silver for Training and Gold for Preliminary and above.
Effective this year, your Canadian Eventing national membership is combined with your EC membership. The word "EVENTING" will show on your EC membership card.
Methods to become a Canadian Eventing National Member:
1. With your Equine Canada Sport License – be sure to check of the CE box and include your fees.
2. Directly to Canadian Eventing by completing and returning the Application form with payment.
  http://www.htnb.org/docs/CE_2010_National_Membership_form.pdf
3. Canadian Eventing national membership may also be purchased at an Equine Canada sanctioned eventing competition provided the Organizer is willing to collect and forward the application and fees to Equine Canada on behalf of Canadian Eventing.
To compete in sanctioned Events at the Training level and above, you must also have an Equine Canada Horse License (Passport).
If you are a member in good standing of another Provincial Horse Trials Association (and hold the appropriate Equine Canada Sport License and Horse License), you may compete in a Nova Scotia event, but you are not eligible to accumulate points towards year-end awards or qualify for yearly championships.
At this time, a NSEF membership is not mandatory to compete at a sanctioned Horse Trials.

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.

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 part of the team…not the equine part. 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

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.

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 Introduction, Pre-Entry, Entry and Pre-Training only - $15.00
EC Drug Testing Fees:
- $3.50 per horse competing at Bronze competitions, or Bronze divisions at multi-level competitions (i.e. if you're entering PT, E, PE or Intro)
- $7.00 per horse competing at Silver/Gold competitions, or Silver/Gold divisions at multi-level competitions (i.e. if you're entering the Training division)
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 with 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.
NEW FOR 2010: ARMBANDS MUST BE WORN ON YOUR ARM!!
It is strongly recommended that all competitors are familiar with the Equine Canada 2010 Rules for Eventing and General Regulations. It is the competitor's responsibility to know the rules governing their sport. All rules (applicable Sections A & D) are available for downloading on the Equine Canada Website at www.equinecanada.ca, 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 to qualify for year end awards for both Horse Trials and Combined Test competitions. You must complete a minimum of two Horse Trial competitions within the same division to qualify for year-end awards. Combined Test competition awards will be calculated separately with riders having to attend both to qualify

Speed and Heights

Introduction (Creekside CT) – crossrails only
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.

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