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By Francesca Ling

Over the past couple of years there has been a major debate over whether or not to run a long or short format three-day event. In a short format three-day, the event is run just like a horse trial with its three phases; however, it is worth more points than a normal horse trial and less than a long format three-day event. In a long format three-day event, there are there are four phases on the endurance day. The phases include a roads and tracks phase, steeplechase, another roads and tracks, then the actual cross country course.

Currently the United States Eventing Association (USEA) wants to keep the long format three-day events running. On January 10th, they announced on their website (http://www.useventing.com) that “the USEA is firmly committed to the support of the traditional three-day event with steeplechase.” The short format was introduced as a way to reduce costs at the 2004 Olympics and is being proposed by the FEI, the international equestrian body. People who support the short format believe it is less stressful for the horse, although those against it say there is no evidence of this and that cross-country is harder on the horse without a warm-up from the other phases.

This year, the 2005 Rolex Kentucky CCI**** will be aired on NBC again. Since the major success of last year's showing brought 5 million viewers, it prompted NBC to broadcast it again. It will be shown on Sunday, May 8 from 4:00 to 5:00 PM EST and will precede the Jumping World Cup Final that will air from 5:00 to 6:00 PM EST.

Earlier this year at the USEF annual meeting, the decision was made that all junior competitors must wear ASTM/SEI certified head gear while mounted. This is not only true for the eventing circuit, but also for hunters and jumpers. Additionally, they introduced the new rule that minors without a driving license are no longer allowed to ride motorized vehicles such as scooters and golf carts at horse trials unless they are for handicapped use.

Event Rider Kim Severson was named USEF Equestrian of the Year. Severson won individual silver in eventing at the Athens Olympics and she also won Rolex Kentucky 2004. USEA recently published the 2004 final points and Kim, with horse Winsome Adante, won Top Lady Rider with 702 points (second overall behind Phillip Dutton) and Winsome Andante was top horse with 266 points.

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The Site Our purpose The Site Submission Info Contact Affiliates	Home \| FAQ \| Forums \| Subscribe \| Contact Eventing News By Francesca Ling Over the past couple of years there has been a major debate over whether or not to run a long or short format three-day event. In a short format three-day, the event is run just like a horse trial with its three phases; however, it is worth more points than a normal horse trial and less than a long format three-day event. In a long format three-day event, there are there are four phases on the endurance day. The phases include a roads and tracks phase, steeplechase, another roads and tracks, then the actual cross country course. Currently the United States Eventing Association (USEA) wants to keep the long format three-day events running. On January 10th, they announced on their website (http://www.useventing.com) that “the USEA is firmly committed to the support of the traditional three-day event with steeplechase.” The short format was introduced as a way to reduce costs at the 2004 Olympics and is being proposed by the FEI, the international equestrian body. People who support the short format believe it is less stressful for the horse, although those against it say there is no evidence of this and that cross-country is harder on the horse without a warm-up from the other phases. This year, the 2005 Rolex Kentucky CCI** will be aired on NBC again. Since the major success of last year's showing brought 5 million viewers, it prompted NBC to broadcast it again. It will be shown on Sunday, May 8 from 4:00 to 5:00 PM EST and will precede the Jumping World Cup Final that will air from 5:00 to 6:00 PM EST. Earlier this year at the USEF annual meeting, the decision was made that all junior competitors must wear ASTM/SEI certified head gear while mounted. This is not only true for the eventing circuit, but also for hunters and jumpers. Additionally, they introduced the new rule that minors without a driving license are no longer allowed to ride motorized vehicles such as scooters and golf carts at horse trials unless they are for handicapped use. Event Rider Kim Severson was named USEF Equestrian of the Year. Severson won individual silver in eventing at the Athens Olympics and she also won Rolex Kentucky 2004. USEA recently published the 2004 final points and Kim, with horse Winsome Adante, won Top Lady Rider with 702 points (second overall behind Phillip Dutton) and Winsome Andante was top horse with 266 points. >> Archived News Items**
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