Fontainebleau Selection System- 2010

For 2010, results of the Pony Spring Tour will be used to allocate places in the International show in Fontainebleau.

Each of the riders selected for the CSIOP or CSIP section will be allowed to bring a second pony in addition to the one which they qualified on as well as a 6 year old and/or seven year old pony. These ponies must be approved by the committee as being of sufficient standard to compete in Fontainebleau.

The Spring Tour

13^th of February at Ravensdale

14^th of February at Kernans (1.30m)

28^th of February at Broadmeadows

14^th of March at Galway Equestrian (1.30m)

20^th of March at Maryville (1.30m)

21^st of March at West Cork

3^rd/4^th of April at Cavan (1.30m)

Ranking System

CSIOP-130m classes

Places on the Nations’ Cup squad will be allocated based on performances in three of the four 1.30m classes which take place as part of the spring tour.

14^th of February at Kernans

14^th of March at Galway Equestrian

20^th of March at Maryville

3^rd/4^th of April at Cavan

Each combinations three lowest total fault scores from the first round in each of these 1.30m classes will count towards their overall ranking for the allocation of places in Fontainebleau. (i.e. one discard score allowed)

In the case where combinations finish level having accumulated the fault totals as set out above, the combinations finishing position in the last 1.30m class in Cavan will determine their ranking compared to the other combinations that finish on the same accumulated score.

If a combination does not compete in the final leg in Cavan they will be considered to have finished behind all those who did compete in the final leg for the purposes of resolving a tie in the accumulation of faults as set out above.

The first five combinations in the rankings will be allocated a place on the Nations’ Cup squad for Fontainebleau. These rankings will not carry to Fontainebleau. Following the warm up classes in Fontainebleau, the Chef d’Equipe will select the four combinations to jump for Ireland in the Nations’ Cup from amongst the five that travel as part of the squad.

The combinations that are ranked from places 6 to 10 will be allocated places in the CSIP competition.

CSIP- 1.20 metre classes.

'DUE TO THE CANCELLATION OF 148 1.10 & 1.20 CLASSES AT BROADMEADOWS - QUALIFICATION FOR CSIP AND 6&7 YEAR OLD PONIES WILL NOW BE TAKEN FROM 3 BEST SCORES OUT OF 6'

The 10 remaining places in the CSIP competition will be allocated to the combinations that finish in the top ten in the 1.20m series.

There will be seven of these classes in total. The combinations highest placing points in four of these will count towards their overall ranking.

15 points          First place

14pts                Second place

13pts                Third place

12pts                Fourth place

11pts                Fifth place

10pts                Sixth place

9pts                  Seventh place

8pts                  Eight place

7pts                  Ninth place

6pts                  Tenth place

5pts                  Eleventh place

4pts                  Twelfth place

3pts                  Thirteenth place

2pts                  Fourteenth place

1pt                   Fifteenth place

In the case where combinations finished level on accumulated points using the system set out above, the combinations finishing position in the last leg in Cavan will determine their final ranking compared to the other combinations that finish on the same accumulated score.

If a combination does not compete in the final leg in Cavan they will be considered to have finished behind all those who did compete in the final leg for the purposes of resolving a tie in the accumulation of faults as set out above.

Combinations can attempt to secure a place in Fontainebleau through both the 1.20m rankings and the 1.30 metre rankings.

Six and Seven Year old ponies.

'DUE TO THE CANCELLATION OF 148 1.10 & 1.20 CLASSES AT BROADMEADOWS - QUALIFICATION FOR CSIP AND 6&7 YEAR OLD PONIES WILL NOW BE TAKEN FROM 3 BEST SCORES OUT OF 6'

The places for riders with six and seven year old ponies will be decided in the 1.10 classes at the Pony Spring Tour. Six year olds and seven year olds will be ranked separately and allocated places separately.

There will be seven of these classes in total. The combinations highest placing points in four of these will count towards their overall ranking.

15 points          First place

14pts                Second place

13pts                Third place

12pts                Fourth place

11pts                Fifth place

10pts                Sixth place

9pts                  Seventh place

8pts                  Eight place

7pts                  Ninth place

6pts                  Tenth place

5pts                  Eleventh place

4pts                  Twelfth place

3pts                  Thirteenth place

2pts                  Fourteenth place

1pt                   Fifteenth place

In the case where combinations finished level on accumulated points using the system set out above, the combinations finishing position in the last leg in Cavan will determine their final ranking compared to the other combinations that finish on the same accumulated score.

If a combination does not compete in the final leg in Cavan they will be considered to have finished behind all those who did compete in the final leg for the purposes of resolving a tie in the accumulation of faults as set out above.

Veterinary

All ponies who intend to travel must be measured by HSI’s pony veterinarian Con Kennedy. Con will be present at the demonstration day in Coilog on March 17^th to carryout measuring. Alternatively riders can travel to Con’s practice, at their own expense for private measuring. Riders who decide to travel privately must do so before March 17^th. Con Kennedy’s decision on measuring is final.

Please note:

This is anew system and while every effort will be made to adhere to the process set out above the committee can alter it at any time or can choose to abandon it if they consider it to be in the best interest of the Irish squad travelling to Fontainbleau. In addition, they can choose to leave any selected rider or pony at home if they consider it to be in the best interest of the Irish squad travelling to Fontainebleau.

Please read the following notice in relation to International Pony Showjumping

Please note that you must declare your entries two working days before the entry deadlines shown below. This will allow the HSI sports department enough time to gather all the necessary information.

Nominated entries require the rider’s and pony’s names only and are not binding. Definite entries must include the pony’s full passport details. Definite entries constitute a commitment to participate and withdrawal may only be made when accompanied by a doctor’s or veterinarian’s certificate giving full explanation.

Parents/guardians are responsible for making their own travel arrangements and hotel reservations.

Please click here to see the "HSI Pony High Performance Presentation for 2010", which was shown during the information day in Cavan, on the 29th of December!

01/07/09 HORSE Sport Ireland has confirmed its squad for the Children on Horses European Championships at Moorsele, Belgium from the 24th of July to the 26th of July 2009.

The squad, in alphabetical order, is:
Anna Duff and Colette B
Roisin Kenny with Crockett 13
Simon McCarthy with Cyril van de Mespel Z
Eoin McMahon and Castlequarter Lanza
Kelly Taggart with Illinoise de Cabdula

Non travelling reserve:
Oisin Murphy with Elbion Verthago

Ian Fearon, Horse Sport Ireland's High Performance Coach for Children on Horses, said today: "It's great that we were able to put a good young team together this year. It’s a big step up from ponies to horses for these young riders but I am optimistic and we are going to the championships with a good chance."