International Association of Veteran Jumping Riders
^{Approved by the German Equestrian Federation
Warendorf, 3rd February, 2004}

I. General Information:
Organizer: Reiterverein 1908 Durlach e.V., Lenzenhub 1, D-76227 Karlsruhe
Event director: Helmut Schwander
Goethestr. 46
D- 76356 Weingarten
Phone (Office): (+49) 0711 180 1114 (Private): (+49) 07244-1577
Fax: (+49) 07244 722475
E-Mail: maxi.schwander@gmx.de
Entries Office: Phone + Fax (+49) 0721-401199 (Margarete Schwander)
Nominated Entries: May 11th , 2004
 
II. General Conditions:
This event is organized in accordance with:
- FEI-Statues, 21st edition April 2004
- FEI General Regulations, 20th edition, revision 2001
- FEI Veterinary Regulations, 9th edition 2002
- FEI-Rules for Jumping Events, 21st edition 2003
And all Subsequent corrections and modifications to the above Rules and Regulations, subsequently published by the FEI.

An Arbitration procedure is provided for under the FEI Statutes and General Regulations as
referred to above. In accordance with this procedure, any appeal against a decision rendered by the FEI or its official bodies must be settled exclusively by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland.

The Organiser acknowledges that para 1.4 of the German NF´s Show Rules (LPO) is binding for international events in Germany.
 
III. Officials:
Ground Jury:
President/Foreign Judge: Alfred K. Boll (SUI)
Members: Albert Amann (GER)
Heinz-Viktor Hafner (GER)
Julius Schmeer (GER)
Frank Uhde (GER)
Course Designer: Hans-Werner Sattler (GER)
Assistant: Fritz Waldmann (GER)
Chief-Steward: Hans Hodel (SUI)
 
FEI-Veterinary Delegate: Dr. Gerhard Dittus (GER)
Delegate of the German NF: Hans-Werner Sattler (GER)
IV. Specific Technical Conditions:
Venue: The event will take place outdoors.
Competition arena: Dimensions: 60mx100m : Grass
Exercise arena: Dimensions: 45mx70m : Sand
Size of boxes: 3 x 3 m
V. Invitations:
Female riders born in 1959 or older
Male riders born in 1955 or older
Max. 40 FOREIGN RIDERS
max. three horses per competitor. Competitors are invited by the Organizing Committee through their NF
GERMAN RIDERS, who have not taken part in any jumping competition higher than 1.30m in 2004. Max. three horses per competitor.
Masterlist
The organiser draws up a list of all definitely starting competitors ("masterlist"), classified according to the above criteria, which must be given to the German NF office, the Foreign Judge and the NF Delegate. Any alterations may only be done in mutual agreement before the event starts.
Facilities Offered:
A. Competitors / Grooms
Hotel: 1. Radisson SAS Hotel 2. Restaurant zum Ochsen
Am Hardtwald 10 Pfinzstr. 64
( Motorway KA-South/Exit No. 48) D-76227 Karlsruhe - Durlach
D-76275 Ettlingen Phone 0049-721-94386-0
Phone 0049-7243-380-0 Fax 0049-721-94386-43
Fax 0049-7243-380-666
3. Zum Erwin Hotel
Kelterstr. 10
D- 76227 Karlsruhe-Durlach
Phone 0049-721-943960
Fax 0049-721-9439666

Meals: At the competitors` own expense on the showground. Sufficient sanitary and showering facilities for male and female grooms, with hot and cold water, will be provided by the OC.
B. Horses
The horses will be stabled in tent boxes (300 x 300cm) at a rate of Euro 100,-- per horse/box. Hay and straw can be bought on the showground at prices of the day.
C. Welcome
Time and date of arrival of riders and horses and their means of transport must be given to the OC in order to facilitate them on arrival.
D. Local Transportation - Arrangements from Hotel to Showground
Most likely we will have a transport-arrangement from the hotel to the showground.
E. Advertising and Publicity on Competitors and Horses
The competitors are authorised to carry the logo of their personal sponsor on the saddle cloth in accordance with Art. 136. The Chief Steward is responsible for ensuring that FEI Regulations relating to Art. 136 are respected by riders before entering the arena. Competitors not complying with Art. 136 will not be permitted to enter the arena during the competition.
F. Manufacturer of the Safety Cups
Top Jump, Curt Bender, Massenhausen.
VI. Entries:
Entries in Principle: 27th April 2004
Nominated Entries: 11th May 2004
Definite Entries: 25th May 2004

Entries must include the following information on horses:

Name of the horse, date of birth, breed, country of birth, stud-book initials, passport number,

name(s) of owner(s), colour, sex.
The foreign competitors have to be entered by their home NF.

For German riders only the required "German entry form" and valid horse-stickers are admitted.
The Entry-and stable fees have to be enclosed to the entry form by means of a cheque :
Entry fee (incl. “LK-Abgabe” and MCP-fee): EURO 140,00
Stabling fee: EURO 100,00
Entries to be sent to Margarete Schwander
Goethestr. 46
76356 Weingarten
Tel. 00 49 7244-1577
Fax 00 49 7244-722475
 
VII. Customs Formalities:
Veterinary and customs regulations have to be taken care of by the competitors themselves. An official Veterinarian will be on the showground to take care of all the necessary documents/certificates needed by the foreign competitors and their horses.
For questions regarding veterinary- or custom formalities please contact the following transport agent:

CHI AG Hans Brändlin
P.O.Box 461
Basel/Switzerland
Phone.: 0041.61-6311818
0041.61-6311716
Fax: 0041.61-6313060
 
VIII. Veterinary Matters
1. Show Veterinarian: Dr. Balazs Burucs
2. Veterinary Aspects A acc. to Veterinary Regulations, 9th Edition 2002
Veterinary Examinations, horse inspections and passport controls
These will be carried out in accordance with Veterinary Regulations, Art. 1011 and the Rules for Jumping Events, Annex VII.

General Regulations 20th edition, revision 2001 will apply
In accordance with Art.139.1
Every horse entered for any competition at CNs, CSIs*, CSIJYPVCh Cat. B in a foreign country, and all horses entered for CSIs**/***/****/*****, CSIJYPVCh Cat. A, CIOs, Championships, Regional and Olympic Games, whether at home or in foreign countries, must have an official valid FEI Passport, or a National Passport approved by the FEI, accompanied by an FEI Recognition Card, as a means of identification and to establish ownership.
In accordance with Art. 139.2
Horses taking part in CNs, CSIs*, CSIJYPVCh Cat. B in their own country are not required to have such a passport as is mentioned in paragraph 1. All such horses must be properly registered and identifiable by diagram. Unless there is no national requirement for equine influenza vaccination in the host country and in the country of origin, all horses must have a valid vaccination certificate.
Date, time and venue of the horse inspection :
Thursday, 10th June 2004, from 6.pm- 8.pm , and on
Friday, 11th June 2004 , on agreement, on the grounds of the riding club Durlach
EQUINE INFLUENZA VACCINATION, Vet. Regs. Annex VI
All horses and ponies for which an FEI Passport or a National Passport approved by the FEI has been issued must have the vaccination section endorsed by a veterinarian stating that it has received two injections for primary vaccination against equine influenza, given no less than 21 days and no more than 92 days apart. In addition, a booster injection must be recorded as having been given within each succeeding 12 months subsequent to the second injection of the primary vaccination. None of these injections must have been given within the preceding 7 (seven) days including the day of the competition or of entry into the competition stables.

The above are the minimum requirements for influenza vaccination. Both primary and first and subsequent booster injections should be given according to the manufacturer's instructions which will fall within the stipulation of the FEI ruling. In many cases booster injections are recommended/required by the manufacturers and by National Authorities/Regulatory Authorities at intervals more frequent than 12 months.
SAMPLING FOR PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES, Vet. Regs. Chap V & VI and Annex III
Regular sampling is carried out in CSIs***/****/*****, CDIs***, CIOs, World Cup Qualifiers and Finals, Championships and Games, whereas at other CIs sampling is recommended.

Special guidelines are applicable for events covered by the FEI Medication Control Programme (Groups I & II only).
MEDICATION CONTROL PROGRAMME (GROUPS I & II ONLY)

The Organising Committees of FEI events within Groups I & II are advised to charge competitors the equivalent of CHF 12.50 per horse per event as a contribution towards the costs of the MCP programme.
APPROVED LABORATORY - APPLICABLE ONLY TO GROUPS I and II
Under the Medical Control Programme (MCP) in Groups I and II, all samples collected in accordance with VR Art. 1017.1 will be analysed by Laboratoire Courses Hippiques, 15 rue de Paradis, 91370 Verrières le Buisson, France, Tel.: +33.1 - 69 75 28 28, Fax: +33.1 - 69 75 28 29.
Health Certificates
At the time of the first horse examination, i.e. on arrival of the horses on the show venue and before entering the stables, every competitor is obliged to have on hand the health certificates which are required for the transport to the event: