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Information
Booklet
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© IMHR Inc 2011/2012
Revised: December 2011

Table of Contents
Event Overview 3
Day 1—Dressage in Hand 4
Dressage In Hand Pattern 5
Dressage in Hand Score Sheet 6
Day 2—Show Jumping 7
Day 3—Cross Country Obstacle 8
Cross Country Obstacle Course 9
Important Information
Eventing is physically demanding on both horse and handler. Please consider your horse’s
fitness level especially if your horse is entered in multiple performance events.
In the interest of competing horses, competitors are advised to warm up their horses in
the marshalling area prior to commencing the cross country/obstacle course.
The Judge may eliminate any horse they believe is unfit to continue in any of the three
disciplines.
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Event Overview
To be held over three days as part of the 2012 National
Show. The rules/point system is based on Equestrian
Australia (formerly EFA) rules adjusted for miniature
horses.
$500 first prize
State of Origin trophy
A true test of fitness, versatility and
obedience
Open to senior horses only - mares, geldings and
stallions aged 3 years and over (actual age).
Competitors must be aged 13 or over on the first day of
the event.
How it works
Eventing is a test of your horse’s fitness, athleticism,
stamina and obedience. It consists of three phases:
1 x Dressage In Hand test
1 x Show Jumping round
1 x Cross country/Obstacle course
The winner is the competitor with the highest total score
across all three components. An explanation of each
component and how it is scored is provided in this guide.
Each individual competitor may enter only one horse.
The same combination of horse and handler will
complete all three phases once only – so choose your
best horse!
The horse must be handled by the same competitor for
each of the three (3) phases. As the Show Jumping phase
will be held as part of the standard Show Jumping class
(performance program), horses that are also entered in
Show Jumping may be handled by a different person for
second and subsequent rounds of Show Jumping only.
State of Origin – the challenge is on !
As part of the IMHR inaugural Three Day Event, a
perpetual state-based trophy will be awarded. The results
of the three highest scoring horses from each state (state
of current residence of horse) will be totalled to
determine the winning state.
Is your state Australia’s No. 1 for eventing?
Enter to find out!
Equipment
No bits or whips are to be used in any of the three
phases.
Dressage Phase
Marks are allocated for presentation.
It is recommended that
horses complete the dressage
test in a leather/webbing
halter (as per pic on left).
Browbands may be worn.
Halters must sit flat against
the horse’s nose - no
buckles/knots are to rest on
the horse’s noseband.
Rope halters must not be used.
No leg bandages in dressage.
The horse may have its mane/tail braided.
Handlers may choose between Western or English attire
however all handlers must wear safe, covered footwear
AND gloves. Hats are optional.
Cross Country/Obstacle & Show Jumping
Normal performance gear and handler attire may be
used.
Leg bandages/ bell boots may be worn.
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Day 1—Dressage in Hand
(Average time 2 – 3 minutes)
Each movement in the test is scored on a scale from 0 to
10 as below:
10 Excellent, 9 Very Good, 8 Good, 7 Fairly Good, 6 Satisfactory,
5 Sufficient, 4 Insufficient, 3 Fairly Bad, 2 Bad, 1
Very Bad, 0 Not Executed.
Points are awarded for:
- Grace, flexibility, and obedience;
- Smoothness of transitions from one gait to another;
- The horse’s ability to maintain an even rhythm at each
gait, and
- The horse’s ability to move forward with impulsion
(‘active’ but not uncontrolled).
Course errors (performing an incorrect movement) incur
penalties: 1 st error – 5 points; 2 nd error – 10 points; 3 rd
error – 15 points; 4 th error – elimination (a whistle will be
blown signalling elimination).
There are 8 movements, giving each competitor a score
out of 80. An additional mark (out of 10) is awarded for
presentation of horse and handler plus an additional
mark (out of 10) for overall impression and suitability to
give a total score out of 100.
What does the dressage arena look like ?
TIPS
Each competitor salutes the judge (located outside the
arena at ‘C’) at the finish of the test. A salute involves
lowering your left arm by your side and nodding your
head to the judge. It is not a military style salute. Your
horse should stand parallel to you at the salute (points
are awarded if the horse stands square though you cannot
square the horse yourself as you would in a halter
class).
You will gain points by using the arena to its maximum
size. Push your horse deep into each corner rather than
cutting corners, and aim to stay right on the arena
boundaries. Points will be deducted if you or your horse
step outside the arena.
There is no lungeing involved in the test. The handler
remains at the horse’s left shoulder at all times.
A ‘working trot’ is a strong energetic trot – though not
an extended trot.
A ‘free walk’ requires the horse to have a longer lead to
allow for stretching of the neck while maintaining an
active pace without breaking stride.
Before practising the test with your horse it is a good
idea to walk through the test yourself.
You can choose to memorise the test or have a ‘caller’,
who calls each movement to you from the side of the
arena. (It helps if the caller familiarises him/herself with
the test first.)
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Day 1—Dressage in Hand
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Centre line at A to G—Working Trot
G
G
Halt and Salute at G
Leave arena—Loose Lead
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Day 1—Dressage in Hand
Competor number:
Movement What the judge is looking for Score /10
1 AX Enter at medium walk Straightness on centre line, transions,
quality of walk
2 XC Working trot Quality of trot
3 C Full circle right 10 metre
diameter at working trot
4 CXA Medium walk serpenne through
X
5 A Full circle right 10 metre
diameter at working trot
Roundness of circle
Quality of walk
Roundness of serpenne
Roundness of circle
6 AXC Working trot up centre line to G Quality of trot
Straightness on centreline
7 G Halt and salute Quality and straightness of halt
8 C Track right and exit arena on
loose lead
Quality of free walk
Test Score:
Presentaon of horse and handler (out of 10):
Overall impression and suitability (out of 10):
Less penales: 1 st – 5 points, 2 nd – 10 points, 3 rd – 15 points, 4 th Eliminaon
TOTAL Score:
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Day 2—Show Jumping
This phase consists of six (6) jumps, and will be
conducted as part of the performance program Show
Jumping class. This ensures that each horse completes a
course that is height appropriate. Current IMHR show
jumping rules apply (refer to the IMHR Performance
Handbook).
Scoring:
One refusal/run out – 4 penalty points (points
deducted from your overall tally)
Two refusals/run out – 8 penalty points
Knockdown of jump—3 penalty points
Three refusals/run out – Elimination
Only the first round of show jumping will count
towards your horse’s 3DE score.
If you have a clear round AND you are competing in
Show Jumping as part of the performance events, your
horse will need to continue on to the next round of Show
Jumping though this will not count towards your final
Three Day Event score. A different handler may be used
for second and subsequent Show Jumping rounds only.
Your score will be placed on the competitor score
board (located outside the marshalling area) on
completion of this phase providing a running tally
heading into the next phase.
Remember, your horse’s performance will contribute to
your State of Origin score, so it is important to compete
in the each phase even if your individual score puts you
out of contention for the top placings at the end of any
phase.
Important!
Competitors who travel their horse at reckless
speed or endanger their horse in any way will
be instantly eliminated.
Competitors attempting to ‘drag’ horses
over a jump from the opposite side of the
jump in any event will be instantly
eliminated.
Please note: The 3DE entry fee covers only the first
round of Show Jumping to add to your 3DE score. If you
wish to compete in the full round of Show Jumping, you
must pay the entry fee for that class in addition to your
3DE entry fee.
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Day 3—Cross Country Obstacle
To be held in the main indoor arena at AELEC.
The cross country phase will be no more than 250
metres in length.
This phase is a test of your horse’s endurance and
versatility and combines both trail and hunter obstacles.
A total of 15 elements including brush fences, stone
walls, a water jump, logs, an arbour (or arch) and a
bridge must be attempted in a set pattern.
Each obstacle will be clearly numbered and a pattern
made available to competitors on the day prior to this
phase. The maximum jump height is 16 inches – all
horses, whether miniature horse, small horse or little
horse, will complete the same jumps.
Timing
The cross country phase is a timed event, however
additional points are not awarded for the fastest time
over the course. Competitors are required to
complete the course within minimum and maximum
time limits. These times will be announced prior to
the commencement of the cross country phase.
Please note: Exhibitors may work at the gait(s) they
feel most comfortable with (walk, trot, canter or a
combination).
One whistle will blow when the competitor has reached
the minimum time. Two whistle blows will signify that the
maximum time has been reached. On hearing two
whistles the competitor must leave the course
immediately, exiting through the finish cones - only
points earned on completed obstacles to the point of the
final whistle blowing will count towards the final score.
Scoring:
Points are earned based on the style, grace and
responsiveness of the horse as it negotiates each
obstacle. All obstacles have equal points (marked out of
10) and scoring is at the judge’s discretion.
Penalty points are fixed for certain errors:
Jump penalties:
One refusal/run out – 4 penalty points;
Two refusals/run outs – 8 penalty points;
Three refusals/run outs – Elimination (denoted by 2
whistle blows.)
Knockdown of jump: 3 penalty points per jump ;
Three knockdowns – Elimination (denoted by 2 whistle
blows.)
Completing course under the minimum time – 5 penalty
points per second
Important!
Competitors who travel their horse at reckless speed or
endanger their horse in any way will be instantly
eliminated.
Competitors attempting to ‘drag’ horses over a jump
from the opposite side of the jump in any phase will
be instantly eliminated.
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Day 3—Cross Country Obstacle
Sample Course Layout (approx. length 250 metres):
Sample ‘Arch’
Please note: Both horse and handler need to
go through the arch.
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