Class Information

FEI CLASSES - 12th May, 27th May, 3rd June and 24th June 2012

160 km, 120 km and 80 km to be ridden in 1 day. The race will start and finish at Euston Hall,

Thetford, with the course being predominantly on farm tracks, bridleways and forestry tracks.

NO CARS/VEHICLES ON PRIVATE LAND. CREWING IS ONLY PERMITTED AT DESIGNATED CREW POINTS.

Time Limit 160 km:      12 hours 19 minutes (excluding vet holds)

Time Limit 120 km:      9 hours 14 minutes (excluding vet holds)

Time Limit 80 km :       6 hours 9 minutes (excluding vet holds)

Start:                            Mass

Spur & Whips:              Spurs or whips are not permitted at any time.

Crews:                          One Crew Car per horse will be accredited.

Crewing is only allowed at designated crew points, Vet gates and Finish.

Weight: The minimum weight is 75kgs for 160 km and 70 kg for 120 km Open and 80 km Open. See article 821. Weight Control will be carried out before the start and, where applicable, after the finish and at random during the course. Riders must be weighed in and, where necessary, be weighed with all riding equipment (excluding bridle). Riders must carry the minimum weight at all times.

Hold Times

160 km

Loop 1                         vet gate hold 30 minutes

Loop 2                         vet gate hold 30 minutes

Loop 3                         vet gate hold 40 minutes

Loop 4                         vet gate hold 50 minutes compulsory represent

Loop 5                         vet gate hold 40 minutes compulsory represent

Loop 6                         Finish

120 km Open & YR

Loop 1                         vet gate hold 30 minutes

Loop 2                         vet gate hold 40 minutes

Loop 3                         vet gate hold 50 minutes compulsory represent

Loop 4                         vet gate hold 40 minutes compulsory represent

Loop 5                         Finish

80 km Open

Loop 1                         vet gate hold 30 minutes

Loop 2                         vet gate hold 40 minutes

Loop 3                         Finish

Time to presentation at Vet Gates – all classes : within 20 minutes

Time to Final Veterinary Inspection – all classes : within 30 minutes.

Pulse rate must not exceed 64bpm. Hold times may be subject to change due to weather conditions.

Course Marking: The loop marking will be by colour coded markers placed

along the course. Road crossings are involved at which the rules of the Highway Code apply