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46.2 A horse may compete indefinitely at novice horse status subject to Clause 47. (if they do not upgrade, they must compete under the Rules for novice horses)
46.3 To progress from novice status to endurance status, the horse shall have been issued with a novice horse logbook, and utilising that novice horse logbook, successfully completed a minimum of 3 endurance rides in any riding division.
(Application forms are available on the VERA website, Novice logbook fee is $32.00, no other additional registration fee [Annual or lifetime] is required for Novice Horses, at this stage a Veterinary ID or microchip is not required, horse logbooks are only issued to financial members)
UPGRADING TO ENDURANCE STATUS
46.5 The application shall not be processed by the DA unless and until:
a) the requirements of Clause 46.3 have been satisfied, and
b) the application is accompanied by the appropriate novice horse logbook, and
c) a minimum of 90 days has elapsed from the date of the horses first successfully completed endurance ride, and
d) the horse has been identified by a microchip implant, and
e) a complete veterinary identification (including any legible brands at the time of the veterinary inspection) has been completed and lodged with the DA.
(When applying for the upgrade from Novice Horse logbook to Endurance Horse Logbook, the Novice Logbook that has been used for your previous ride results gets a big wide yellow sticker wrapped around it, so it is the same book, sometimes referred to now as a yellow logbook. The logbook will cost $10 for the upgrade along with this you now have to pay either a once only Lifetime payment of $65.00 or an Annual/Yearly payment of $30. If choosing an annual registration, then it is the owner's responsibility to make sure the logbook is sent in earlier enough to receive the annual sticker to be eligible to compete, if choosing Lifetime Registration, the logbook does not have to be sent back in.
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28.1 Every rider is deemed to be of novice rider status unless the rider has satisfied the requirements to progress to endurance rider status pursuant to Clause 29.3.
28.2 A rider may compete indefinitely at novice rider status until they apply to upgrade pursuant to Clause 29.
29.3 To progress from novice rider status to endurance rider status, the rider must:
- a) Successfully ‘complete’ two (2) intermediate rides as required in Clause 29.1 (rides between 40km -60km)
- b) Successfully ‘complete’ three (3) endurance rides in any riding division, and then
- c) Apply to their respective DA to have their rider status upgraded from novice to endurance status.
(You must be a full financial member of VERA to have your rider status upgraded)
All memberships and rider status upgrades can be done by contacting the VERA membership Registrar This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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35. OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE
35.1 Riders and horses must not receive any assistance
a) a responsible adult(s) may (as a pedestrian) accompany a horse and rider in an introductory or micro- marathon ride.
b) assistance provided by the ROC at designated checkpoints for both riders and horses such as water, carrots or sweets.
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The FEI publishes an 'Equine Prohibited Substances List' (EPSL). This enables Persons Responsible (PRs) to ensure that they are not treating or feeding horses with substances that are prohibited for use during competition and substances that are not permitted for use in the horse at any time. Prohibited Substances are categorised as follows:
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59.1 Horses may compete with or without hoof protection. The head veterinarian must consider whether the shoes, boots, pads or bare hooves are in a condition suitable for the distance and terrain of the ride being entered and may eliminate the horse if the condition or protection of hooves is considered inadequate.
59.2 Lost or damaged hoof protection may be replaced on course pursuant to Clause 35. (We will discuss this next rule Outside Assistance, next time)
59.3 Lost or damaged hoof protection may be replaced at ride base prior to a veterinary inspection, however there is no allowance in relation to your maximum present time. Alternatively, the lost or damaged hoof protection may be replaced after the veterinary inspection and before beginning the next leg.
59.4 Hoof protection cannot be changed during an individual veterinary inspection. Shoes or boots cannot be removed or added between repeat trot ups.
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