NSEA NATIONAL ARENA EVENTING RULES - (Jumping with Style) (Note these rules are different to the NSEA Eventers Challenge Rules).

Arena Eventing (‘Jumping with Style’) penalty score is the combination of four marks - SJ penalties, XC penalties, time penalties and a style penalty mark.

The winner is the rider with the fewest penalties overall, so like eventing, you do not necessarily need to jump a clear round, however, there is a strong emphasis on good riding.

Courses tend to be more technical than Eventers Challenge and also, slightly slower in speed, to enable the rider to show the style judge how well they can ride lines. There is no penalty for riding too fast, but style may be compromised. The very best rounds will be with no jumping penalties, the rider demonstrating good show jumping technique and also the ability to go up a gear and ride forwards with accuracy & balance in the XC phase. XC lines to include a curving line, a simple serpentine and two fences on an angle on 2 strides or more. Angles and skinny fences increase in severity through the different levels of competition, but will still be built on flowing lines.

This competition is run on the lines of B.E. JAS competitions. The main difference is that the emphasis is more on the rider’s style and effectiveness, and the harmony between horse and rider at school level.

 The style mark for the horse does not apply in Schools’ Competitions, so the horse’s ability has less influence on the marks.

NSEA JwS Rules (as follows) plus British Eventing Rules 2024

·        JwS1) Mini (70-75cm) Riders to be under 14 on 1st January 2024. Riders cannot have competed at 1m on ANY horse, to be eligible for this class.

·        JwS2) The competition begins with a show jumping round started by a bell. The rider completes the show jumping section, then passes through a timing beam into the XC phase (which has an optimum time) and completes the XC phase, which will include angled rails, arrowheads and other simulated XC fences.  Some XC fences have a knock down top rail. If this is knocked down, 4 penalties will be added to the penalty score. This all takes place in one arena.

·        JwS3) Arena Eventing is an Eventing Competition. The winner will be the individual/team with the combination of the fewest penalties, once the following four components have been added together: - SJ jumping penalties - XC jumping penalties  - XC time penalties - Overall style penalties (awarded for both SJ & XC phases combined) THEREFORE – a team or individual having had fences down, can be placed ahead of a team or individual which has jumped clear rounds. As this is an Eventing competition, much more is taken into consideration than simply jumping clear.   

·        JwS4) In the event of a tie, the competitor with the highest style mark (fewest style penalties) will be the winner. If still equal, the one closest to the optimum time will be the winner. 

·        JwS5) All team members are automatically eligible for individual placings, except at the NSEA Championships where Individuals must have pre-qualified. 

· J     JwS6) The 30cm Rule-Any combination of horse and rider cannot compete in a jumping class at an NSEA competition, except hors concors, where the height is 30cm lower than that at which they have previously competed, in any competition (not just NSEA competitions). This restriction does not apply to Open or Advanced Open classes. Therefore, Horse/Rider combinations jumping 1.30m or over may compete in NSEA Open or Advanced Open classes. If competing in a County Competition, please also see rule CchJQ1.  Please note: a rider competing hors concors in one class is not automatically excluded from competing in other classes above that height, at the same competition. In addition, a rider who has jumped 1m cannot compete in the 70cm class, except h/c on any horse. Any combination of horse and rider that qualifies at one height, and then competes at a height 30cm higher than that qualification height in any competition (not just NSEA competitions), will forfeit their qualification. This rule does apply across disciplines. That is, if you jump at 1.10m, in any jumping discipline, you cannot jump at 80cm on the same horse/pony, in any NSEA jumping discipline. This restriction does not apply to Open or Advanced Open qualifications. (If you jump 1.30m you wouldn’t forfeit a 1m qualification).

 ·     JwS7) Dress XC colours to be worn – including body protector & jockey skull cap to comply with BE Rules. (See NSEA hat rule D7) BETA Level 3 body protector 2018 blue label No fixed peak hats. Hair to be worn above the collar.  Gloves should be worn.  No earrings or other visible piercings.  

·       JwS8) Competitions are for Teams & Individuals  

Mini 70-75cm Age – U14 on 1st Jan 2025. Riders minimum age 8yrs on the first day of Championships, A rider who competes at 1.00m on any horse, at any competition, may not compete at 70cm at any NSEA competition, except h/c. 30cm Rule applies  Top 2 teams & 4 individuals to qualify for Championships    

Novice 80-85cm Open to combinations of horses and riders who have not completed at BE 100 or higher or Badminton Grass Roots 90 Final.    30cm Rule applies. Age – U19 on 1st Jan 2025 Top 2 teams & 4 individuals to qualify for Championships   

Intermediate 90-95cm Age – U19 on 1st Jan 2024. Open to all except horse/rider combinations that have completed at BE U18 Novice Champs, 1*, Junior or Pony Final Trials & Champs or Badminton Grass Roots 100 Final. 30cm Rule applies. Top 2 teams & 4 individuals to qualify for Championships  

Open 1m-1.05m  Age – U19 on 1st Jan 2024 Open to all.  Top 2 teams & 4 individuals to qualify for Championships    Advanced Open 1.10m-1.15m Age – U19 on 1st Jan 2025. Open to all.   Top 2 horses & top 2 ponies to qualify for NSEA JwS Championships 

Advanced Open 1.10m-1.15m Age – U19 on 1st Jan 2025. Open to all.   Top 2 horses & top 2 ponies to qualify for NSEA JwS Championships 

·        JwS9) PENALTIES FOR S.J AND X.C PHASES (combined) OF ARENA EVENTING 

·        JwS10) SPEED FOR SJ PHASE OF ARENA EVENTING MINI – 300 m/m NOVICE – OPEN = 325 m/m**

·        JwS11) SPEED FOR X.C. PHASE OF ARENA EVENTING Mini = 325m/m   Novice, Intermediate & Open = 325 – 350 m/m** (at the judge’s discretion, depending on the size & shape of the arena. The judges reserve the right to adjust the optimum time after the first 8 horses, if necessary)

A rider will not receive time penalties for going too fast- but may lose style marks if they look untidy/unsafe NOTE – NO STOP WATCHES ALLOWED.

The OPTIMUM TIME is not published before the start of the class as it may give competitors who compete towards the end of the section an unfair advantage.

·        JwS12) There will be a 2 minute warning given to riders not ready to jump, before elimination.

·        JwS13) Under NSEA Rules, a bit must be worn XC. A bridle with a bit (worn in the horse’s mouth) browband and noseband is compulsory and must be used in the conventionally accepted manner.

ALL CLASSES ARE PRE-ENTRY – ENTRY FEE £28.00 to inlude FIRST AID

• Payment is secure and it goes directly to West Wilts EC. You will receive an email confirmation of your class entry and payment.
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• EMAIL ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
• WE WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY CHANGES AFTER 9am Thursday 19th January.
• YOU ONLY NEED TO DECLARE TEAMS IF THEY ARE NOT MADE CLEAR WHEN ENTERING

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Individuals – Rosettes 1st – 10th place
Teams – Rosettes 1st - 3rd place

All competitions are pre-entry only, no refund or transfer is possible after initial close of entries date as published on the schedule.
All withdrawals to be made via e-mail please.
The booking fee is non-refundable in all cases.
For withdrawals before the published closing date refunds of the Entry Cost can be made less booking fee & £5.00 Admin Fee 
 

By entering this event you agree to West Wilts terms and conditions along with any other government guidelines we may need to include.

·         All entries and payments to be made online.

·         ALL horses must not be under current investigation for infectious diseases including, for example, Equine Herpes Virus (EHV), Equine Influenza, Strangles.

·         All Horses must not have been in contact with and is not kept on the same premises as a horse known to have or be under investigation for the neurological form of EHV, Equine Influenza, Strangles or Equine Viral Arteritis. 

·         All activity will be in accordance with the advice from the relevant national body.

·         Please park considerately.

·         HORSES/PONIES MUST NOT BE LEFT TIED UP OUTSIDE UNATTENDED.

·         Please do not park in front of or block access to the loading bay.

·         PLEASE PRINT/MAKE YOUR OWN ALLOCATED RIDER NUMBER OR USE YOUR NUMBER DISKS. NUMBERS WILL BE ALLOCATED WITH TIMES. THIS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES AND MUST BE EASILY READABLE.

·         NO spectators or filming are allowed in any of the warm-up or competition arenas. Please use viewing areas.

·         Warm up time may be limited by numbers allowed in arena to an estimated 30 – 40 minutes.

·         You are expected to ride on your allocated times. If you do not do so, you risk being unable to compete.

·         No scoreboards or screens will be used on event and all scores/results will be published online.

·         PLEASE CLEAR UP ANY DROPPINGS OR HAY IN THE LORRY PARK.

·         Dogs are allowed but MUST be kept on a short lead at all times. No Exceptions.

Disclaimer
Except for the negligence of the Organiser and his agents or others for whom in law he is responsible, the Organiser does not accept responsibility in respect of any accident, illness or disease caused to or suffered by any horse, owner, rider, spectator, sponsor and others present at the site of the event and their property and accoutrements

Health and Safety
The Organiser of this event has taken reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of everyone present. For these measures to be effective, everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents and must comply with any instructions given by the Organiser, Officials and Stewards.

All competitors and those associated with their school are the responsibility of the Team Manager whilst at the competition. All enquiries are to be made by the Team Manager please.

TV & Photography
Please note that professional photographers will be present at NSEA competitions. There may also be TV cameras at the Championships. Please indicate on the online entry notes if you do not wish to appear in press coverage/ TV or photos taken by our official photographers

Child Protection & Safeguarding
If you have any concerns, please contact the NSEA on tel 07552 836032 / competition@nsea.co.uk to be put in contact with our designated Child Protection Officer. If you have immediate concerns, you can contact Childline tel 0800 1111 or NSPCC tel 0808 800 5000

General information
Please ensure that you do not muck out your horsebox onto the Car Park. Take all litter home with you.
All dogs must be kept on a short lead at all times. Any dog mess must be cleared up.

Outside assistance will not be tolerated and could result in elimination. NSEA affiliated competitors only may warm up & compete horses on the show ground.

All competitors, parents and representatives from every school must ensure that they act courteously to stewards and officials at all times. Most of them are volunteers and rudeness is not acceptable.

In the event of cancellation, your entry will be refunded via online payment system, less booking fee & £3 admin fee.

Rules
NSEA General Rules 2024-25