CHEF D’EQUIPE, HOME INTERNATIONAL, ENGLAND
Maggie Pattinson
Stonehill House, 81 Guildford Road, Bagshot, Surrey. GU19 5NS
Tel: 07980 653457
CHEF D’EQUIPE, HOME INTERNATIONAL, WALES
Pat Conn
Penpompren, Tregaron, Ceredigion, SY25 6NG
Tel: 01974 298584
CHEF D’EQUIPE, HOME INTERNATIONAL, SCOTLAND
Evelyn Frame
15. Limeylands Rd. Ormiston. SCOTLAND. EH35 5JG
Tel: 07943 865840
CHEF D’EQUIPE, HOME INTERNATIONAL, IRELAND
Larry O’Neill
Tel: 00353 45404910
HOME INTERNATIONAL RULES
AIMS
- To encourage riders at all levels
- To be non elitist
- To encourage and develop team spirit
AWARDS
The Home International is run on an annual basis in each of the four countries. SERC presented a trophy in 1989 to be awarded annually to the winning country.
The Host society will present medals and rosettes to the riders of all four teams (this includes reserve team members).
Rosettes to be awarded to the Chef d’Equipe of all team completing the ride.
Rosettes to be awarded to the main crew member of the winning team (1st place crew)
Other awards
- Best Novice (nearest to 11kph with pulse 48 or below)
- Best Junior
TEAMS
Each country will be represented by one team, which will consist of seven members – all seven members to count in the team total. The team will comprise:
- 2 X 160km Endurance Rider (80ER + 80ER)
- 1 X 120km Endurance Rider (80ER + 40 GR)
- 1 X 80km Endurance Rider
- 1 X 80km Competitive Rider (40GR + 40GR)
- 1 X 40km Competitive Rider (NOVICE)
- 1 x 50km Competitive Rider (JUNIOR)*
* Maximum age 16 years on 1st January in year of competition
ELIGIBILTY
Riders must be members of EGB to be on the English or Welsh teams, ILDRA for the Irish team and SERC for the Scottish Team.
Entitlement to ride for a country is by birth or residence. If the choice is residence then the rider must have lived in the country for a least 12 months prior to the ride. Once a rider has competed for a country they may represent another country, if they are eligible, but may not represent different counties in consecutive years. Only one change is permissible.
160,120, 80 km Endurance rides and 80 GR ride – riders must be eligible under the rules of EGB, ILDRA or SERC.
Novice – horse and rider not to have competed in long distance rides prior to one year from the date of the ride or have competed in a ride of more than 50km.
NB No Spurs allowed.
SELECTION
The English and Welsh teams will be selected by EGB
The Irish team will be selected by ILDRA.
The Scottish team will be selected by SERC.
ENTRIES
Team members are eligible to enter at member rates for the classes of the ride.
CHEF D’EQUIPE
A Chef d’Equipe will be appointed for each country. The Chef d’Equipe may be a team member. The Chef d’Equipe is responsible for the riders and crews during the competition.
TEAM VET
No official team vet is allowed – the welfare of all horses is under the control of the official ride vets.
RESULTS
Maximum pulse for all classes is 64 bpm within 30 minutes of the end of the ride. Minimum speed is 10 kph for all classes except the Novice, which is 9kph.
In ER’s the minimum speed is from the start to finish, and not between vet gates.
Results will be worked out on the total for all riders.
For Competitive classes time penalties will be added (if applicable) to give a total riding time. Penalties for condition and/or time are as follows:
80km CR
No penalties for a pulse of 48 or below after 30 minutes from the end of the ride. For pulse rate over 48, each 2 beats of park thereof equates to 5 minutes extra riding time.
120km (40km GR section)
As above with time added to 80km Endurance ride time.
40km (Novice)
To be ridden at 11kph + or – 5 minutes with a pulse of 48 or below after 30 minutes from the end of the ride for no penalties. Thereafter penalties are added at the rate of 1 penalty for 1 minute or part there or and 1 penalty per beats or part thereof for a pulse over 48.
NB 1 penalty = 5 minutes to be added to the riding time.
Final Team Result based on
1. Number of horses home
2. Distance Completed (greatest distance)
3. Team total time taken (team with least riding time)
CELTIC CHALLENGE RULES - [Scots- Irish – Welsh - Cornish Challenge]
AIMS
- To encourage riders at all levels
- To be non elitist
- To encourage and develop team spirit
AWARDS
The Celtic Challenge is run on an annual basis in each of the four countries.
The Host society will present medals and rosettes to the riders of all three teams (this includes reserve team members).
Rosettes to be awarded to the Chef d’Equipe of all team completing the ride.
Rosettes to be awarded to the main crew member of the winning team (1st place crew)
Other awards
Best Team Turnout
Best Junior
TEAMS
Each country will be represented by one team, which will consist of five members – all five members to count in the team total. The team will comprise:
- 1 X 80km Endurance Rider
- 1 X 80km Competitive Rider (40GR + 40GR) or 64K CR
- 1 X 80km Competitive Rider (40GR + 40GR JUNIOR*) or 64K CR
- 1 X 48km Competitive Rider
- 1 x 40km Competitive Rider
* Maximum age 16 years on 1st January in year of competition
The inclusion of the single 64Km class option instead of the 2 Day 80Km is to allow the Challenge to be run at a single day event, and not being restricted to 2Day events.
The Classes will be determined by the host country.
ELIGIBILTY
Riders must be members of EGB to be on the Welsh AND Cornish teams, ILDRA for the Irish team and SERC for the Scottish Team.
- 80Km ER - STQ upwards
- 2 Day 80Km - must be STQ
- 64Km - must be STQ
- 48Km & 32Km - not above BTF
RESULTS
Parameters for Competitive Rides:
- 80Km ER - HR under 64 bpm within 30 minutes of the end of the ride.
- 2 Day 80Km - to be completed between 10.5Kmph and 12Kmph
- 64Km rides - to be completed between 10.5Kmph and 12Kmph
- 48Km rides - to be completed between 10.5Kmph and 12Kmph
- 40Km rides - to be completed between 9.5Kmph and 11Kmph
Results Calculation based on:
NON ER - Speed Penalties will be awarded at the rate of 1 penalty for each minute or part thereof over or under the time for the Class.
NON ER - Heart Rate penalties will be awarded at the rate of 1 penalty per 2 beats or thereof for heart rates over 48
1. Number of horses home
2. Distance Completed
3. Least Penalties
4. Team total time taken
