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"The Olympic sport of eventing is best described as an equestrian triathlon. The sport originated as a cavalry test and is comprised of three phases: dressage, cross country and show jumping."
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"The Olympic sport of dressage is derived from the French term meaning "training" and its purpose is to strengthen and supple the horse while maintaining a calm and attentive demeanor."
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"Cross country is the second phase of a cavalry test. It challenges bravery, fitness and determination as combinations navigate a series of solid obstacles, technical questions and varied terrain."
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"Spectator friendly and easy to understand, the object for the Jumper is to negotiate a series of obstacles, where emphasis is placed on height and width, and to do so without lowering the height or refusing to jump any of the obstacles. The Jumping course tests a horse’s athleticism, agility and tractability while simultaneously testing a rider’s precision, accuracy and responsiveness."
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Any activity involving horses will always carry an inherent amount of risk. Add in the element of galloping a horse at speed over solid cross country obstacles, and eventing carries more risk. This is why we encourage those interested in eventing to choose a coach/instructor well-educated in the sport, and to only move up the levels of eventing if your instructor deems it appropriate.
Please read the following articles about eventing safety:
useventing.com/safety-education/safety
useventing.com/news-media/news/safety-in-eventing-how-far-weve-come
Dressage Phase:
"All competitors must ride the same set series of movements. This is known as the 'dressage test'. It’s ridden between markers in a dressage arena measuring 20m x 60m. There are different tests of varying difficulty for different levels of eventing. In three day eventing, the test is judged by three judges who sit at different points around the arena."
Cross Country Phase:
"Speed is of the essence in this phase. Each horse and rider combination need to finish the course within a certain time limit, or the ‘optimum time' as it is more familiarly known in eventing. It is deliberately difficult to achieve and is announced on the day of the competition for that particular course."
Showjumping Phase:
"Whilst jumps are much smaller than for 'pure' show jumping, it is important to remember that event horses, trained to gallop over fixed timber, often have little respect for knock-down poles. This can make show jumping the most challenging and daunting phase for many event riders."
For more information regarding scoring; visit:
useventing.com/events-competitions/leaderboard/leaderboard-point-system
www.equus.co.uk/blogs/eventing/19115268-how-does-the-scoring-work-in-eventing
Visit our eventing page to see details about levels and divisions.
Visit our eventing page to see jump heights for levels and divisions.
Eventing includes three phases- dressage, cross country, and showjumping. There are no equestrian sports that include cross country alone in the same form that you will see in eventing.
BREA strongly recommends that riders have a coach that understands the risks of eventing to help riders navigate the levels. Equipment needed includes an ASTM/SEI approved helmet, medical armband or bracelet, and a cross country vest.
The helmets most appropriate for cross country are ASTM/SEI approved skull caps without a brim. New MIPS technology can be found in some of these helmets, and research has shown that these helmets add a measure of protection against head injuries. There are different types of safety vests: traditional hard shell safety vests, air vests (which should only be worn over a traditional vest), and hybrids which combine the two.
Like all equestrian sports, eventing can provide a lifetime of learning opportunities for growth and skill development.
With many levels of eventing offered by BREA, there are opportunities for all levels of rider to compete in eventing. We do highly recommend that those wanting to try eventing seek the help of a qualified eventing coach/instructor.
Find your region by visiting useventing.com/about/areas
If you live in - New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, or North Carolina, you are in USEA Area II
The new eventing year starts on December 1 of each year. Area II recognized events begin in North Carolina in early March. Local events generally begin in April, with the first BREA event usually occurring in late April or early May.
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Visit the Year End Awards page for rules, points, forms, and past winners.
To compete in BREA Year End Awards, you must meet the following requirements:
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December 1 – November 30.
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The Volunteer Chairperson will maintain a master list of volunteer hours. It will be noted in the Points-to-Date standings whether your requirement has been met. For all competitions other than BREA-sponsored, it is your responsibility to submit forms to the designated chairperson within the required time period.
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Volunteer Hours Record.
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Points Validation Form.
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Juniors (under 18) and Seniors.
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For each hour performed over the required amount, you will receive 1 entry into the Volunteer Award Lottery. Each entry will be logged and five names will be pulled to have their choice of items at each of our BREA Sponsored events. All remaining entries will forward on to the Annual Awards Banquet where a final set of items are available to be won.
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The award will go to the rider with the greatest number of first place points. If the tie remains, the award will go to the rider with the greatest number of second place points and so forth down the placings until the tie is broken. If the tie cannot be broken after considering all placings, the tie will remain and both riders will receive the award. Ties for Rider of the Year and Horse of the Year will be broken with the same method.
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Everyone! Even if you are not a BREA member, you can volunteer and submit your hours for a friend or family member who is a member of BREA. For BREA members under 12, there must be an adult with them to supervise and help them at BREA volunteer opportunities.
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Volunteer Hours Record.
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Yes, members can have someone else complete their volunteer hour requirements for the Year End Award program.
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