Dutch Eventing Dutch Pole Update Gert Naber To refresh your - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Dutch Eventing – Dutch Pole Update Gert Naber

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: ? pag. 2

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) pag. 3

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 pag. 4

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) pag. 5

Decision after consulting experts: 1. Continue to use the Dutch Pole at national competitions 2. Stop efforts to gain FEI approval pag. 6

2015- testing MIM safe system pag. 7

Thank you for your attention! pag. 8