Selection Policy as from January 2008

Objective

To. choose the Team and provide the preparation that will achieve the best possible results for Great Britain at the European Championships 2009 while developing the team for the World Equestrian Games 2010.In addition talented combinations will be identified and wherever possible given the opportunities to progress particularly through competing Internationally

The Specific Aim of the policy

1] To select a Team to deliver the best possible results for Great Britain at the European Championships for Young Riders 2008.
2] To build a team capable of achieving a medal position at the European Championships 2009 and at the World Equestrian Games 2010.

Training Objectives

• To be capable of competing at the relevant Championship speed
• To be able to ride in a group
• To be able to produce horses fit enough to compete
• To be able to produce riders fit enough to compete
• To be able to produce a professional level of crewing

Selection Panel

The three Selectors will be appointed by the International Committee and the appointments are to be ratified by the Management Committee.

 The Selection Panel comprises: -

• Cathy Brown- Chairman of Selectors [has a casting vote if necessary]
• Di Latham- Selector
• A.N. Other - Selector
• Chef of the appropriate Squad
• Vet of the appropriate Squad
• In attendance-  Chair of International who has no vote

Selection Process

Eligibility

In order to be eligible for selection Combinations must

• A] Be a British Citizen
• B] Be registered with the FEI
• C] Be qualified for the competition as required by the FEI
• D] Been satisfactorily assessed by the Squad Management Team at a UK venue

Preparation

All riders that make themselves available for selection are expected to contribute to the aim of maximising their and the Team’s performance at the Championships. This will include attending Squad sessions in the UK, assisting other riders through the benefit of their own experience, communication, competition planning, behaviour and attitude at and before the Championships and generally seeking to improve performance at every opportunity. This attitude towards maximising performance may be used as a consideration when selection is made.

Weighting factors to be considered

A] Results from FEI Competitions taking into consideration:-the number of starters and finishers. The speed of completion in relation to that of the winners. The terrain over which the competition was run. Occasions when failure was due to metabolic reasons.

B] Capability of riding in a group and to orders

C] Efficiency and adaptability of crew

Force Majeure

If for some reason beyond the NGB’s control e.g. collapse of funding, disease outbreak in horses or humans, war or Terrorism, unavailability of suitable horses and/or riders EGB Management Committee with advice from the International Committee might make the decision either to change the selection policy or procedure which might include withdrawing the British Team.

Timetable for selection

Selection of combinations to an Elite Squad will take place, at the latest, early in the year of competition. There will be a maximum of 12 horses. These 12 will work together to prepare for the Championship. Final Selection of the Team and reserves will take place 12 weeks prior to the Championship.

The selectors reserve the right to bring into the elite squad combinations that show particularly good form and performance and also to drop combinations whose form and/or performance deteriorates up to the final selection.

Substitution

The selectors may substitute a Team member for a reserve between Final Selection and departure. However the substitution must only be because either the rider is unfit to compete or there is a strong veterinary case for substitution or the performance of the Team member has dropped off to such an extent that for the success of the Team a substitution is vital. The latter situation will almost certainly occur as a result of a veterinary or medical problem which it may not be possible to define within the timescale and resources available.’ Being unfit to compete ‘is defined as “not being able to ride their horse in a manner which allows the rider to produce the standard of performance at which they were selected” The final decision of whether to substitute is made by the Selection Panel with advice from appropriate professionals It is the responsibility of the Chairman of Selectors to notify the appropriate personnel.

Nomination of Team and Individuals at the Championship

The Team Chef and Vet will discuss with the riders the ride plan and strategy for the Championship and will then nominate the team and individuals after the pre-ride vetting

 

Anyone who wishes to be considered for the British Team must abide by the selection policy

 

Selection Criteria

Young Riders Development Squad

Horses and riders must have completed a minimum of 1 x 80 km ride.

Young Riders International Squad

Horses and riders must have completed a YR 120 km 3* FEI ride. Riders are eligible for Young Rider Squads until the 31st of December in the year they reach 21.

Senior Development Squad

Horses and riders should have completed 2 x 80 km ERs.

We are keen to encourage riders who aspire to international competition to start their preparation early, so if this is your aim, please contact us even if you have not yet completed your 2nd 80 km ER.  Within this group we hope to help develop the skills necessary for competition at this level.  There will be advice on farriery, training and work programmes.  Riders will be supported as they prepare to compete in FEI rides at 2* and 3* level.

Senior International Squad

Horses and riders must have completed a one day 160 km 3* FEI ride.  

Riders who wish to be considered for this Squad should normally have spent time on the Young Riders Squad or Senior Development Squad, although exceptions may be made for riders who are already experienced at international level.   Horses and riders who have been assessed and who fulfil Championship criteria become eligible to be invited onto the Elite Squad.

 

Elite Squad

The Elite Squad horses and riders must be FEI Championship qualified and will form the basis for selection of the British Team.  There will be flexibility between Senior International and Elite Squads.

Championship Criteria

The minimum qualification criteria for both Senior and Junior/Young Rider FEI Endurance Championships are the FEI Qualification Criteria published in the FEI Rules for Endurance Riding, Art 825 [www.horsesport.org]

 

Applications for the above squads must include copies of Mastercards, indicating the name of the rider for each ride.  They should also include full details of FEI rides in the UK or abroad, including failed rides, which the rider has entered on any other horses.  Riders and horses may apply to join the squads at any time.  The selectors reserve the right to invite riders to join the Squads.

Please send your applications, including e-mail addresses, to both of the selectors:

Cathy Brown, Rusper House, Rusper. West Sussex RH12 4RR
e-mail:

Di Latham, 12, Timothy Grove, Tile Hill, Coventry CV4 9BU.
e-mail:

 

 

Endurance GB – international competition world class performance plan (wcpp) 2004-2008

Published 20th December 2005

Great Britain has been committed to sending an international endurance team since the first FEI event in 1984. British teams have had an excellent track record in World & European championships, at one time holding more team and individual medals than all other countries except the USA and France. However, worldwide, performance in Endurance Riding has improved significantly to the extent that GB’s standing has fallen. EGB’s plan for GB to return to successful world-class performance in the face of this improvement.

NOTE The plan is developed from the discussion document “ Endurance GB’s International Strategic Plan; the Open Forum held following the AGM on Sunday 30 Nov 03 and subsequent discussion with other interested parties. The plan is subject to continuous review and updating as experience is gained.

The full report is available to members only from the members’only area  (members’ downloads pages)