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Dutch Eventing – Dutch Pole

Update Gert Naber

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To refresh your memory:

• 2001: The “breakable Pole” is used in the Netherlands
• 2008: International introduced in Copenhagen
• 2009: Allowed in FEI-competitions (under restriction)
• 2013: Tested for FEI improvement
• 2015: ?

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The Dutch Pole:

• Cardboard structure with a special coating
• Produced under ISO-standards to ensure the pole breaks

at a defined load (horse impact)

• Lightweight, durable, affordable
• Available in different natural colors
• Available in different sizes (diameter 30, 40 en 50cm)

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Distribution and funding:

• A distribution centre delivers poles to all of the 36 national

competitions (0,70m – 1.10m)

• Each competition receives a standard package of 18 poles.
• Research, development and distribution costs are paid by

the “Eventing Safety Fund”

• Riders pay 2.50 Euro to the “Eventing Safety Fund” per start

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The Dutch Pole and FEI approval:

• Tested at the Badminton Horse Trials showground in

2013. “An objective definition of when a pole should be replaced is missing”

• Important when you can be penalised with 21 points (FEI)
• Not important when you are not penalised (KNHS)

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Decision after consulting experts:

• 1. Continue to use

the Dutch Pole at national competitions

• 2. Stop efforts to gain

FEI approval

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2015- testing MIM safe system

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Thank you for your attention!