International Eventing Forum 2012 - Hartpury College
The International Eventing Forum is delighted to announce the panel of presenters for their Olympic Year Forum 2012 on Mon 6th February 2012 which is once again aimed at all riders, owners, trainers and supporters interested in the sport of Eventing and will be chaired by Eric Smiley FBHS - coach to the Belgian Olympic Team.
Panel of Speakers:
- Chris Bartle FBHS - Coach to the German Olympic Team
- Laurent Bousquet - Chef d'Equipe of the French Olympic Team
- Louis Alvarez Cervera - Show Jumping coach to the New Zealand Olympic Team
- David O'Connor - Coach to the Canadian Olympic Team
There will be an opportunity to hear the very latest information from the FEI Veterinary Committee and from the FEI Eventing Commitee
For further information and booking form Download Attached
Horse Sport Ireland is seeking to appoint a National Steward for Eventing.
Reporting to HSI and the FEI the candidate will have responsibility for:
• Recruiting and training FEI Chief Stewards in the discipline of Eventing
• Supervision of Eventing Stewards
• Make recommendations to Horse Sport Ireland in relation to inclusion of above mentioned stewards to the FEI
This is an important position within Horse Sport Ireland. The role will require considerable flexibility particularly in relation to working at weekends.
Please forward the enclosed application form referenced “National Steward General for Eventing ”, Horse Sport Ireland, 1stFloor, Beech House, Millennium Park, Osberstown, Naas, Co. Kildare. Tel: 045 854519, E-mail: tconnors@horsesportireland.ie before close of business Monday 11th April .
Please be advised the proposed date for interview for the short listed candidates is Tuesday 19th April 2011.
FEI Officials Forum to be held on Saturday, 19th February at the Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge, County Kildare, 11am-4pm. HSI are holding an FEI Officials Forum on Saturday 19th February.
The purpose of this will be to communicate relevant rule changes arising from the FEI's General Assembly last November as well allowing our officials to meet and exchange ideas. We would also like to be able to thank you for your continuing support and good work.
Please let us know whether you available to attend before Monday 14 February by clicking HERE
Please help us to update our records by completing the attached form. You may bring this with you on the day or return it in advance marked for my attention.
We very much appreciate your time and look forward to seeing you on the day.
If you would like further information please call Zita 045 854530.
REVISED APPOINTMENT SYSTEM FOR OFFICIALS
The HSI Rules Committee recently undertook a review of FEI Officials: their appointment, promotion and retirement.
The Board of Horse Sport Ireland have recently adopted the following process :
HORSE SPORT IRELAND CRITERIA FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF ALL FEI OFFICIALS
The following criteria are proposed for all disciplines:
1. He must fulfill the relevant FEI criteria for the desired official status.
2. He must be judged to have adequate and appropriate experience at national level
3. He must be judged to be knowledgeable about his chosen discipline in general
4. He must have a good knowledge of all relevant FEI Rules and Regulations.
5. He must be familiar with the organisation of an international event and have a good knowledge of veterinary matters and the FEI legal system.
6. He must be an English speaker
7. Equestrian experience is a requirement.
8. His personality is of great importance. Motivation, people skills, communication skills and authority are all required to greater or lesser degree.
9. He must complete an HSI FEI Officials Nomination Form and submit this to Horse Sport Ireland by 30th June
10. He must accept to be bound by the relevant Rules and
Regulations and the Code of Conduct of Horse Sport Ireland and Federation Equestre Internationale
11. In principle, to be fifty (50) years or under.
THE PROCESS
• HSI will forward all Nomination Forms to the relevant affiliate for their consideration.
• If the Affiliate rejects the nomination the reasons for their decision must be based on the criteria above and must be communicated to HSI.
• Horse Sport Ireland will take the final decision on all nominations.
REVIEW OF HORSE SPORT IRELAND FEI OFFICIALS
1. A retirement age of seventy five years (or earlier subject to FEI Regulations) will be applied by Horse Sport Ireland.
2. HSI will conduct a review of all Officials every two years. All Officials will be asked to complete a review form indicating their officiating activities, the last course attended as well as confirming personal details.
3. Officials who do not show adequate activity without good reason may be removed from the list.
4. Officials may be asked to attend for retraining.
5. HSI will accept applications for new Officials each year, with a deadline of 30th June.
6. HSI will review the requirements for the various FEI Officials for each discipline based on the number of FEI events in Ireland
7. HSI will nominate the appropriate number of Officials to the FEI on this basis.
* Please note that ‘He’ applies also to ‘She’ and ‘His’ to ‘Her’.