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COURSE CONCEPT & SYLLABUS

FOR FEI EVENTING STEWARD COURSES & SEMINARS

Help – Prevent – Intervene

Protect Welfare of the Horse – Ensure Fair play

Course Concept & Syllabus for FEI Steward Course March 2016

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Table of Contents

COURSE CONCEPT FOR SEMINARS FOR EVENTING LEVEL 1 AND LEVEL 2 STEWARDS ............... 3 1. Introduction – Preamble .................................................................................. 3 2. Course Concept / Procedural Guidelines ............................................................ 3

2.1 FEI Education system for Stewards ................................................................. 3 2.2 Level 1 ........................................................................................................ 3 2.3 Level 2 ........................................................................................................ 4 2.4 Level 3 ........................................................................................................ 4

3. Entry Requirements Stewards Course Level 1 .................................................... 4 4. Entry Requirements Stewards Course Level 2 .................................................... 4 5. Number of Participants .................................................................................... 4 6. Course Director .............................................................................................. 5 7. Course Timetable ........................................................................................... 5 8. Course Language ........................................................................................... 6 9. Assessment Procedures / Evaluations / Certification ........................................... 6 10. Course Evaluation by participants .................................................................. 7 11. Course Administration .................................................................................. 7

Participants’ Course Entry Form ........................................................................... 7 Participants’ Evaluation of Course and Course Directors .......................................... 7 Course Director’s Report ..................................................................................... 7 Written Examinations documents ......................................................................... 7

12. Course Material ........................................................................................... 8 12.1 Participants Material.................................................................................... 8 12.2 Course Director’s Material ............................................................................ 8

13. Course Organisers Guidelines ....................................................................... 8

COURSE CONTENTS & SYLLABUS FOR SEMINARS FOR EVENTING STEWARDS COURSE ............. 10 1. Aim ............................................................................................................. 10 2. Rationale ...................................................................................................... 10 3. Objectives .................................................................................................... 10 4. Course Content For Level 1 ............................................................................. 11 5. Course Content/Syllabus for Level 2 (to be defined) – and formated according to Level 1) 21

REFRESHER SEMINAR ............................................................................................... 23


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Course Concept For Seminars For Eventing Level 1 and Level 2 Stewards

1. INTRODUCTION – PREAMBLE All Participants are expected to be familiar with the content of this syllabus prior to attending a seminar. The object of the seminar is to examine the Participant’s knowledge, to share experience and to ensure that all future FEI Stewards and those already “listed” FEI Stewards, have a sufficient knowledge to be transferred on to the “level 1” list, or if already “listed”, to be updated with the Rules, etc… and/or be recommended for transfer to “level 2”. After the Course it is expected that a successful participant will act as a Steward/Assistant Steward in national/international competitions and display the following characteristics and aims:

• Help Athletes and all involved with reasonable training and to respect the rules to safeguard the welfare of the Horse.

• To have a good knowledge of the relevant rules and regulations. • Ensure fair play. • To communicate efficiently within the Stewarding team as well as with all relevant

stakeholders. • To work well within a team. • To have the skills, knowledge and experience to be able to control equipment such

as tack, spurs etc. • Support the Organising Committee in the successful running of the Event.

2. COURSE CONCEPT / PROCEDURAL GUIDELINES 2.1 FEI Education system for Stewards FEI courses for Stewards must follow the syllabus established by the FEI, who also appoints/approves the Course Directors for the Eventing Stewards courses. Courses for FEI Course Directors are organized by the FEI. 2.2 Level 1 National Stewards who successfully complete a FEI Level 1 Course run according to the FEI syllabus and who meet the other requirements defined in the Rules, are promoted to FEI Level 1 Stewards. This status permits a Steward to officiate as Chief Steward at 1* and 2* Eventing International Events.” All Assistant Stewards at Events should preferably hold at least a Level 1 status. If this is not the case, they must have received formal instruction on their specific responsibility from the Chief Steward. At 3star and 4 star long format international Events, Assistant stewards to whom, important tasks such as warm-up arenas, boot and bandage controls, and stable duties are allocated, must hold at least FEI Level 1 status. National Stewards may cover other duties such as raking the footing, assist in the Prize Giving Ceremony preparation or act as ringmaster. All participants are required to take stewarding courses in English. However, upon written request to the FEI, consideration may be given to allow courses to be held in another language, providing the Course Director is chosen from the FEI list. A decision on courses in another language is based on level and number of international Events held in the country requesting an exception.


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2.3 Level 2 Level 1 Stewards who successfully complete a Level 2 Course run according to the FEI syllabus, and who meet the other requirements as specified in the Rules, are promoted to FEI Level 2 Stewards. This status permits a Steward to act as Chief Steward at all international Events with the exception of Senior Championships and 3 and 4 star Games. All participants are required to take stewarding courses in English. However, upon written request to the FEI, consideration may be given to allow courses to be held in another language, providing the Course Director is chosen from the FEI list. A decision on courses in another language is based on level and number of international Events held in the country requesting an exception. Only the participants who successfully attended a Level 2 course and exams held entirely in English can become eligible for promotion to Level 3. 2.4 Level 3 Level 2 Stewards may be promoted by the FEI to Level 3 status following recommendation by their National Federations. In order to be proposed, they must have been a Level 2 Steward for at least 3 years, and must have acted as the Chief Steward in at least 6 international Eventing Events (CCI and CIC). This status permits a Steward to be appointed by the FEI and officiate as Chief Steward at all international Events including World Cup Finals, Senior Championships (World, continental, and regional) and Games (Olympic and regional). Level 3 Stewards must have a proper working knowledge of the rules as they are written. Level 1, 2 and 3 Stewards are FEI Officials and will be listed in the FEI Directory.

3. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS STEWARDS COURSE LEVEL 1 Candidates who wish to be admitted to a Level 1 Course organised by National Federations, groups of National Federations or Regions are required to meet the following criteria:

• Minimum age of 21 years. • All participants are required to take stewarding courses in English. However, see

above consideration may be given to allow courses to be held in another language. • To be physically able to carry out Stewarding duties at Events. • To have a general attitude that mirrors the requirements as specified in the

Stewards’ job descriptions. • To be recommended in writing by his National Steward General through his

National Federation. • Course Entry Form and promotion request form must be sent to the FEI by the

candidate’s National Federation. The entry form provides details of the acquired level of equestrian experience which should be as Athlete, Trainer, Coach, Official or any other acceptable equestrian background.

4. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS STEWARDS COURSE LEVEL 2 To be provided further to finalization by the Jumping Department

5. NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS The minimum number of participants is ten (10) and the maximum number of participants is fifteen (15).


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6. COURSE DIRECTOR The Course is usually conducted by one Course Director. To meet FEI standards, the main Course Directors will be appointed by the FEI, in consultation with the NF/OC organizing the course. It is recommended that the Course Organiser invites a second national Course Director, as Assistant Course Director to gain experience. However, evaluations, examinations and debriefing sessions are the responsibility of the principal Course Director. The Course Organiser is responsible for all contact with and payment of the invited Course Director(s), including, if necessary, stipulating any applicable insurance arrangements. The Course Organiser is required to inform the Course Director(s) of the details in regard to: venue location, telephone numbers, travel details or directions, and, if applicable, country-specific information, vaccination information, or possible security issues.

7. COURSE TIMETABLE FOR LEVEL 1 To meet the FEI standards and for the participants to receive FEI recognition, the full list contents must be covered, the timetable may be adapted depending on circumstances.

UNIT

DAY 1

Level 1

1 Introduction to Course 3 Introduction to the FEI and Stewarding 4 Who's Who & responsibilities 6 Horse Welfare 7.1 Veterinary: Horse Inspection 7.2 Veterinary: EADMCP 9 Stables: Infrastructure & security 8 Stables: Monitoring 14 Horse Inspection, Practical session 13 Stables & Security Practical session 14 Debriefing on HI and Stable, practical session

UNIT

DAY 2

Level 1

5 Communication 10 Warm-up & Schooling 15 Warm-up & Schooling, practical 10 Debriefing on Warm-up & Schooling session 11 Practice Arena & tack control 11.2 3 Tack control - Pony, advertising 12 Approach, Behaviour, Conflict Case Study Q&A session 16/17 Written Exam, Open Book and/or Oral Examination (evaluation) 18 Debriefing 19 Evaluation


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8. COURSE LANGUAGE While all course documentation will be in English, the Course may be conducted in the language of the home country upon written request from the host NF. However, in order to be eligible for the Level 2 Course, participants must take all examinations in English.

9. ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES & EVALUATIONS FOR LEVEL 1 / CERTIFICATION Candidates are required to take part in all units of the Course. The assessment of Level 1 participants will be made through written and/or oral examination. Assessment Procedures An online entry examination before the course will test the participants with regard to the expected level of equestrian knowledge, experience and basic Horsemanship. A 45-minute open-book final examination in English will test the knowledge acquired by the participants during the Level 1 Course. And / or A 10-minute oral examination with a standard of three questions will test the ability to interpret and elaborate on basic Stewarding situations. The oral examination will be conducted by the Course Director. Evaluation Written Online Examination: - A total of 20-25 questions - 1 point for each correct answer - Points for answers are given only as WHOLE NUMBERS. Decimal Points will NOT be used - The maximum number of points achievable is 25. Written Final Examination: - A total of 15 questions - 1 point for each correct answer - Points for answers are given only as WHOLE NUMBERS. Decimal Points will NOT be used - The maximum number of points achievable is 15 - To pass the exam a participant must obtain a minimum of 80% of the total achievable points OR Oral Examination: - A total of 3 questions Final Evaluation Participants’ promotion is decided on the basis of their experience, the recommendations from Chief Stewards with whom they have worked and the recommendation of the Course Director. This last will rely on the active participation of the officials during the course, the results of the tests, their understanding of the Steward function, their organisation skills, and behaviour & attitude.


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Certification Participants who attend all units of the Course should they succeed or not will be given a Certificate of Attendance by the organizing NF. The Certificates are provided by the FEI. The FEI will then confirm to each NF the results of the course of their participants. The FEI database will also show a confirmation of participation & result of the course. At the discretion of his National Steward General and National Federation, an unsuccessful participant may be allowed to repeat the Level 1 Course in order to achieve promotion.

10. COURSE EVALUATION BY PARTICIPANTS To assist the FEI with improving all aspects of future Level 1 Courses, participants will have the opportunity to confidentially evaluate the conduct of the Course and the Course Director(s) through a specific unidentified Feedback Form that will be distributed by the OC/NF. The organising NF will send the Course Feedback form back to the FEI.

11. COURSE ADMINISTRATION The following forms will be used for administration and evaluation of Course and participants. Course Directors should follow the instructions below:

Form Administration

1. Participants’ Course Entry Form To be sent to FEI by the NF

2. Written Examination Tests Remains in the possession of the Course Director

3. Participants’ Evaluation of Course and Course Director

To be sent to FEI via the host NF

4. Course Director’s Report (incl. assessments) To be sent to FEI Eventing Dpt by the Course Director

Participants’ Course Entry Form This must be completed by the participants and sent by the NF for registration to the course. Participants’ Evaluation of Course and Course Directors To be completed by the participants during the session “Course Evaluation". In order to obtain honest responses from the participants, the Course Director will not be present. Course Director’s Report To be completed at the conclusion of the Course by the principal Course Director in conjunction with the other Course Director or Assistant (if applicable). Written Examinations documents The FEI will mail the result sheets of the Entry Exam to the Course Director. If there is a final written examination, it must be taken under normal examination conditions and limited to 45 minutes. All copies of the examination sheets must remain in the possession of the Course Director.


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If an open-book final examination takes place, the use of the following material is permitted: - FEI General Regulations - FEI Veterinary Regulations - FEI Eventing, Jumping and Dressage Rule Books - FEI Stewards Manual Eventing, Jumping and Dressage Participants are allowed to use notes that they have made during the course.

12. COURSE MATERIAL 12.1 Participants Material It is the responsibility of each participant to obtain a printed version of and be familiar with the following documentation prior to attending the Course. All are available from the FEI Website as specified in the FEI Course Invitation Form.

• Eventing Rules • Dressage Rules • Jumping Rules • Manual for Eventing Stewards • Veterinary Regulations • General Regulations • FEI Equine Anti-Doping and Controlled Medication Regulations (EADCMR) • FEI Anti-Doping Rules for Human Athletes (ADRHA)

12.2 Course Director’s Material The FEI supplies the Course Director with resource materials to assist with the presentation of the syllabus. These include: - PowerPoint Presentations - Examination papers and marking sheet - FEI Course Certificates - FEI General Regulations - FEI Veterinary Regulations - FEI Code of Conduct - FEI Jumping Rule Book - FEI Stewards Manual Jumping - Course Director’s Course Report For National Federations, the core material is available for download from the FEI website.

13. COURSE ORGANISERS GUIDELINES The Course should be organised by a local organiser, in collaboration with the NF who takes responsibility for all organizational aspects of the Course. It is strongly recommended to organize the Course in connection with an Event, so that all theoretical and practical contents can be experienced in context. The Course Organiser is responsible for the following: 1. To check the timetable for possible problems with preparation of sessions and venue. 2. To organize transport for the Course Director between the venue, hotel and the airport

(if applicable). 3. To organize accommodation for the Course Director and provide participants with the

hotel information (group code etc...). Booking is made by the participants. It is strongly recommended to host the whole group in the same hotel.


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4. To ensure provision of meals and beverages for the Course Director and participants. 5. To organise required material (VCR, DVD, Video Projector, material for practical

sessions). 6. To prepare the classroom (seating, tables, blackboard etc.).


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Course Contents & Syllabus For Seminars For Eventing Stewards Course

The objective of the Jury, Technical Delegate, Course Designer, Stewards, Veterinarians and OC must always be to contribute to creating a friendly and well-run event.

1. AIM The course contents describes the matters to be covered in the basic education of FEI Stewards on national level. The actual syllabus will be further detailed in the following part.

2. RATIONALE The syllabus provides contents, examinations and evaluation criteria and through these sets a standard for education of Stewards on a national level. It consists of introductions to the various areas that are relevant to working within a team under the responsibility of the Chief Steward. It is intended that the National Federations use this syllabus to educate their own Stewards and by that to achieve a certain level of self-sufficiency. Furthermore the selection of Course contents takes into consideration what the requirements will be on an international level if a Steward is interested in proceeding within the international education system. A greater uniformity of international courses will in turn enhance their efficiency.

3. OBJECTIVES After the Course it is expected that a successful participant will act as a Steward/Assistant Steward in national/international competitions and display the following characteristics and aims: - To safeguard the welfare of the Horse - To have a good knowledge of the relevant rules and regulations - Ensure fair play.

- To communicate efficiently within the Stewarding team as well as with all relevant stakeholders

- To work well within a team - To have the skills, knowledge and experience to be able to control equipment such as

tack, spurs, boots, logos and advertising etc. - To be able to understand the relation with the Officials and decision making (Working

with Ground Jury, TD and Vet – as a team) - Support the Organising Committee in the successful running of the Event.

At level 2, in addition to the points above, the successful participant will display the following aims:

- Understand fully the principles of stewarding at major international Events. - Show one’s ability to communicate, work as a team, and deal calmly and fairly with

situations. - Schedule and organize a team. - Be fully knowledgeable with checking tacks, boots,


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Areas Competencies Course Contents Units Knowledge Knowledge about potential welfare

issues and how to identify them • Welfare, Veterinary

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Knowledge of the discipline and stewarding rules and regulations as well as of all relevant stakeholders

• Rules • Legal Matters • Stakeholders

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Knowledge of an adequate equine infrastructure at Events

• Warm-up, Schooling • Security • Stables • Practical

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Communication Communication skills required to work within the Stewarding team

• Communication Tools • Crisis Management

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Communication skills towards riders, athletes and their entourage

• Approach & Behaviour

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Skills Skills and knowledge required to identify permitted tack and advertising parameters

• Tack Control • Practical

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Ability to take decisions • Legal Matters • Practical

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Where there is a simultaneous course for Judges, TD’s and CD’s, it is a desirable objective to spend some common time together; the most convenient moment for this will often be on cross-country day. In addition to the contents listed below, the Course Director is expected to arrange, as far as may be practicable, short sessions with Officials active at the Event, for example, FEI Vet, Chief Steward, an experienced rider, the TD, to hear what they expect in their relationship with the stewarding team.

4. COURSE CONTENT FOR LEVEL 1 Level 1 Courses follow a standard syllabus that contains a total of 19 units. The amount of time required for each unit can be varied according to the topic and the needs of the Course participants. The minimum time recommended for most units is 45 minutes. Detailed descriptions of each of the units of the Level 1 Course are provided in the following section.

Introduction to Course Unit 01 Learning Experiences

Contents / Methods Organization

● To understand the objectives of the course, the daily schedule and examination procedures ● To get the course participants acquainted with each other

● Opening and Welcome ● Course Objectives ● Course Timetable ● Examination ● Self introduction participants (ice-breaking role-plays)

Location: Classroom Minimum Time: 45min Educational Material ● Role play tools TBC

Learning Control ● Summary of session ● Questions and Answers opportunity


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Entry Examination Unit 02 Learning Experiences


● none ● Questions on general equestrian and welfare subjects

Location: Home Maximum Time: NA Educational Material Steward Online Entry Exam

Learning Control ● none

Introduction to FEI and Stewarding Unit 03 Learning Experiences Contents / Methods Organization ● To understand the governance role of the FEI ● To know what the FEI Clean Sport Policy is ● To understand how the FEI system of stewarding is integrated into the Clean Sport Policy ● To understand the role of the FEI Chief Steward

● Basic figures ● FEI Governance structure ● FEI Clean Sport Policy ● FEI Stewarding System ● Role of the FEI Chief Steward

Location: Classroom Minimum Time: 45min Educational Material: tbc

Learning Control ● Questions on FEI responsibilities, structure and Clean Sport

Chief Steward Reporting The Chief Steward is responsible to complete the CS Report straight after the Event, and to hand to the Technical Delegate, or send it directly to the FEI.

Who’s Who & Responsibilities Unit 04 Learning Experiences Contents / Methods Organization ● To get to know the various stakeholders at Events ● To understand the Chief Steward’s responsibilities with regard to the management of a Stewarding team ● To understand the main rules concerning stewarding, disciplines and Veterinary matters ● To learn how to interpret the rules in the spirit of their meaning

● Stakeholders (introduction of who’s who at Eventing Event) ● Role of Stewarding Team ● Discipline Rules (short résumé), Eventing, Dressage & Jumping Rules reference ● Veterinary Regulations (short résumé) ● Procedures to be followed



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Learning Control ● Questions on stewards manual ● Questions on various cases with regard to the infringement of FEI Rules (Implementation of Sanctions)? and collection of information

Communications Unit 05 Learning Experiences


● To understand how to communicate with the various stakeholders and know their needs and interests ● To understand the use of different communication equipment ● To learn how to use communication equipment in the context of an Event

● Hierarchy ● Tools (Mobile, Walkie-Talkie) ● Boards ● Stewards Office


Learning Control ● Questions on organization chart and contacts in various circumstances

Welfare Unit 06 Learning Experiences


● To create awareness of Welfare problems ● To understand the importance of Welfare issues in the context of an Event ● To understand the various measures of precaution to ensure the welfare of the Horse

● Ethics ● FEI Code of Conduct


Learning Control ● Questions on general welfare issues ● Questions on specific precautionary measures

Veterinary Unit 07 Learning Experiences



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● To understand the various veterinary procedures at Events and ways to assist as Steward ● To learn about the Anti-Doping Control procedures and how to assist as Steward ( MCP)

● Categories of vets at international Events ● Horse Examination ● Horse Inspection holding box ● Horse Ambulance ● First Aid ● EADCM Assistance

Location: Classroom Minimum Time: 45min + 45 min Educational Material: • General Vet Task and Duty

ppt pres • EADCMP process ppt pres

Learning Control ● Questions on different vet roles ● Questions on Anti-Doping Control procedures

Course material support : Vet Regs

Horse Inspections (art.1033): 1. The Horse Inspection is to ensure the fitness to compete of all Horses participating

in Competitions. 2. The specific requirements and level of fitness required to pass Horse Inspections may

vary between and within Disciplines. 3. A steward may be appointed to assist under the direction of the GJ 4. In accordance with the GRs (Article 110), the time and place of the Horse

Inspection(s) must take place as stated in the schedule. 5. The first Horse Inspection must not be held more than 24 hours prior to the start of

the first Competition;

Stewards must assist with the marshalling of Horses, to ensure the safety and efficiency of the Horse Inspection; when necessary Stewards must accompany Horses to the Holding Box.

Supportive Therapies

Stewards may request to see the FEI Veterinarian ID card and appropriately authorised Veterinary Form, in accordance with these VRs, for any veterinarian administering treatments to a Horse, regardless of their status.

Designated Treatment Boxes must be available when the stables are open and are subject to intermittent monitoring by Stewards. This does not mean that stewards need to be present all the time, nor does it mean that only unopened containers and/or bottles or similar may be used for the treatment.

EADCM

At any event where testing is to take place, the Testing Official (MCP Testing Veterinarian or Veterinary Delegate) will require the assistance of Stewards with testing. In most cases, the Steward will be asked to notify the athlete (at the moment of leaving the arena) that the Horse will be tested and accompany the Horse thereafter until the sample(s) has/have been collected. It is essential not to let the Horse out of sight until collection takes place. The Steward appointed to Testing should be familiar with the procedure, so that he/she is aware of the correct procedure (FEI website / Veterinary / Medication Control).

The Steward escorts the selected Horse to the MCP box.


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WADA

Testing of Athletes, if carried out at a FEI event, is done under the rules of WADA (World Anti Doping Agency). This means that WADA Officials will carry out the Testing instead of FEI Officials. However, just as in Testing of Horses, the assistance of Stewards may be requested.

Pony Measurement at FEI Events & Championships

Stewards are required to assist in the procedure of Pony Measurement; this includes and is not limited to, ensuring the efficient movement of Ponies into and out of the Measuring Area, assisting with identification, ensuring the Measuring Area does not become unnecessarily crowded and accompany any Ponies waiting Re-Measurement.

Stables Monitoring Unit 08 Learning Experiences Contents / Methods Organization ● To purpose of Stable stewarding ● To learn about patrolling and its purposes

● Horse welfare in stable ● Correct grooming ● Treatment of Horses ● Treatment with various machines

Location: Classroom Minimum Time: 45min Educational Material: TBC

Learning Control ● Questions on stable stewarding, Horse welfare in stables. Treatment of Horses in stable area. Stewards’ preventive action.

Education material support: Stabling Horses stabled at facilities away from the Event Venue are subject to 24 hours stewarding as for those stabled on site. 1. At least one Steward reporting directly to the Chief Steward must be present or readily

available in the vicinity of the stable area 24 hours a day for the entire duration of the event. He may be assisted by additional Stewards as deemed necessary.

2. The Stewards must patrol the Stable area at irregular intervals and should ensure that the stable management staff is alert to irregular practices.

3. Any medication or treatment of Horses must be accompanied by appropriate paperwork authorisation (Medication Form) signed by the FEI Veterinarian according to the Vet Rules; Stewards should always ask to see this authorisation whenever they see a Horse being treated even with a nebuliser.

4. Any offence whatever (missing authorisation for treatment, cruelty or abuse, etc.) must immediately be reported to the Steward responsible in the stable area, who must, in turn, report to the Chief Steward, who in turn reports to the Technical Delegate.

5. During the time that the stables are officially closed nobody has the right to stay in the stables. Any persons requiring access to the stables during the hours of closure must report to the security personnel or the Steward on duty. The person(s) in question must be in possession of the required accreditation. They must sign in on the "Night Control in Stables" form (ref. Annex XII of the Steward's Manual). The "Night Control in Stables" form must then be submitted to the Chief Steward each morning.


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6. Any persons found within the secured stable areas during the hours of closure without the required authorisation must be escorted outside the secured area and a report made to Technical Delegate together with any evidence etc.

The Technical Delegate and Ground Jury will determine appropriate sanction which may include withdrawal of accreditation for the remainder of the event. At the discretion of the Ground Jury, the rider of the concerned groom may in addition possibly be disqualified from the remainder of the event. No Horse may be stabled overnight inside a truck or trailer. Only the Technical Delegate in consultation with the Chief Steward and the FEI Veterinary Delegate may grant exceptions in extreme circumstances or wet ground conditions in the stable area.

Stables Infrastructure & Security Unit 09 Learning Experiences


● To understand the criteria for proper stabling ● To learn about different issues in stabling during Events ● To learn how to solve stable issues with the various stakeholders

● Ventilation ● Electricity and water ● Wash areas ● Grazing areas ● Emergency exits ● EADCM boxes ● Isolation boxes ● Fire precautions (power cords..,) • Holes in the footing ● Rubbish & dirty bedding ● Information Boards ● Emergency contact information cards ● Toilets and showers ● Grooms infrastructure ● Malpractices • Loose dogs, • Horses improprely tied up etc...

Location: Classroom Minimum Time: 45min Educational Material:

Learning Control ● Questions on correct/incorrect stabling criteria ● Questions on how to address stables issues

Warm-up and Schooling Unit 10 Learning Experiences


● To learn about the criteria for proper set-up of various arenas ● To learn the theory of correct and incorrect ways of building various

● Footing - Dressage, Cross Country • Jumping ● Facilities and equipment ● Jump construction ● Areas for flatwork ● Exercise areas

Location: Classroom Minimum Time: 45min Educational Material:


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obstacles in the arenas

● Schooling areas ● Lunging areas • Gallop training ● (Access Time Schedules)

Learning Control ● Questions on footing, facilities and equipment ● Questions on arena coordination

Education material support: Exercise / Training Arena

The practice areas for dressage, cross country and jumping are adequately stewarded at all times when officially open. They must be stewarded by persons sufficiently instructed by the Chief Steward that must compulsory be level 1 Stewards for higher level events. The Chief Steward must also ensure that all practice areas are subject to random control when they are officially closed.

Grazing areas: When a grazing area is provided it is subject to random control by Stewards. Horses must only be grazed or walked in hand within this area. Cross Country warm-up area Remember to check tack, dress, medical cards, advertising and publicity as early as possible.

Practice Arena & Tack Control Unit 11 Learning Experiences


● To learn about Jumping-specific malpractice issues including incorrect behaviour ● To understand the various types of tack and potential ● To gain an understanding of advertising regulations and how to ensure compliance • To understand

the definition of dangerous riding and the function and effect of various bits used for XC

● Bits ● Saddlery ● Boot and Bandage check ● Bleeding ● Any abuse ● Any extreme behaviour ● Pony tack ● Logo & Advertising

Location: Classroom Minimum Time: 45min + 45min Educational Material: • Boots Control footage • Use of Tacks, Equipment &

Dress • Advertising & Publicity

Learning Control ● Questions on various cases with regard to proper and improper intervention


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Education material support: Dressage

The dressage practice areas must be stewarded at all times when open with special attention being paid to:

• Horses ID number; • Protective headgear; • Restrictions on tack; • Forbidden use of any type of draw reins; • Restrictions on whip, spurs; • Trainer/coach remaining outside the arena; • Any kind of abuse of Horse including but not limited to any hyperflexion of the

head and/or neck; As this practice area will often be on grass, it may be necessary for footing reasons to move the Dressage boards from time-to-time. Familiarisation with the Competition Area must also be supervised by a Steward. Cross-Country

Cantering area If a dedicated cantering area is available cantering can be authorised at certain times with Stewarding being organised on an intermittent basis. Cross Country Practice area The Cross country practice area must be Stewarded at all times when open for Jumping. The Steward must be aware of all scheduled medical support arrangements and know how to avail of them immediately (radio, mobile phone, etc.). Stewards must be positioned in or adjacent to the jumping practice area in order to be able to react as required and to quickly intervene if necessary. If the Cross country practice area contains fixed jumps and jumping obstacles the same rules as per the jumping practice areas apply for the Jumping obstacles. Camera: For FEI Name-Events, request for use of cameras on Athletes or equipment (such as on Protective Headgear, head covering or carriage) must be approved by FEI HQ; request for approval for other Events must be reviewed by the Technical Delegate in consultation with the Organiser. An Athlete’s decision to wear a camera while competing shall always be voluntary and at the Athlete’s own risk. The Stewards for the Cross country warm-up area will also often be asked to help the starter for Cross country test. Cross country finishing area The role of the FEI Steward in the finishing area of Cross country test is to assist the veterinarian doing the examination at the end of the Cross country test and generally to ensure smooth operation of this area. Certain rules (e.g. Dangerous Riding, Abuse of the Horse) must be known by heart by the Steward so that he can act instantly, if necessary.

Jumping Test The Jumping practice area must be Stewarded at all times when open for Jumping. The Steward must be aware of all scheduled medical support arrangements and know how to avail of them immediately (radio, mobile phone, etc.). Examination (control) of Horse’s legs, boots,


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Bandages and/or other tack material may be carried out by Stewards and/or OVs at any time during the Period of the Event. The Veterinary Delegate must be made aware that the examination of boots is taking place and be available for consultation if required. For controls carried out during the finals of major Events (Championships, Games,World Cups, etc.), a member of the VC should attend the control procedure. This examination should check for:

a) Any abnormality or sensitivity of the Horse’s legs; b) Any irregularity in the shape, size or weight of the boots or bandages; c) Any irregularity in other tack material; d) The presence of foreign or prohibited materials or substances.

The procedure requires that: a) In control areas prior to entry to the warm up: the legs, boots and any other b) Tack material will be examined before the boots (and bandages if used) are applied; c) In control areas where the Horse exits the arena: the steward should remove any or

all boots, bandages or other items attached to the legs to enable a close examination, d) The Horse’s limbs will be examined; e) Boots may be weighed using scales; and f) Any other tack may also be subject to inspection.

Where Stewards perform boot checks at least 2 must be present, 1 of whom should be the Chief Steward.

Approach, Behaviour and Conflict Management Unit 12 Learning Experiences Contents / Methods Organization ● To understand verbal and nonverbal communication ● To learn about own verbal and nonverbal communication skills ● To understand how and when to intervene ● To understand what conflict is and why it occurs ● To understand how to behave in a conflict situation

● Attitude ● Body Language ● Timing ● Discretion ● Safety ● Common causes of conflict ● Types of conflict ● Signs & stages of conflict

Location: Classroom Minimum Time: 45min Educational Material: Handling Situation ppt pres

Learning Control ● Questions on various cases with regard to proper and improper intervention • Role Play?

Practical 1: Inspections of Venue and Arena Unit 13 Learning Experiences Contents / Methods Organization ● To practice inspections ● To learn to identify problems regarding welfare of the Horse in the context of an Event

● Group Work according to stewarding Checklist

Location: Venue Minimum Time: 45min


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● To structure the inspection routines

Educational Material ● Stable

Learning Control ● Control whether specific issues have been properly recognised

Practical 2: Veterinary Assistance Unit 14 Learning Experiences Contents / Methods Organization ● To understand the order and steps of the various processes regarding veterinary routines at Events ● To understand and practice the Steward’s role with the Veterinary routines

● Horse Examination ● Horse Inspection ● Holding Box ● MCP Assistance

Location: Venue Minimum Time: 45min Educational Material ● Stable

Learning Control ● To ask questions on the Steward’s role within the Veterinary routines

Practical 3: Practice Arena Duties & Tack Control Unit 15 Learning Experiences Contents / Methods Organization ● Correct & incorrect building of obstacles ● To be able to distinguish between allowed and not allowed tack ● To learn welfare issues with regard to tack ● To understand the regulations concerning advertising

● Group Work according to Stewarding Checklist

Location: Venue Minimum Time: 45min Educational Material: ● Stable Dressage, XC Country and Jumping practice area? Shops selling tack/equipment?

Learning Control ● Questions on tack and advertising

Written Examination Unit 16 Learning Experiences Contents / Methods Organization ● none ● Special Seating

● Explanation of procedure, exam contents

Location: Classroom Minimum Time: 45min Educational Material: ● Examination Papers

Learning Control ● none Oral Examination Unit 17 Learning Experiences Contents / Methods Organization


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● none Participants to be examined in alphabetical order 10-15 min per participant 3 questions per participant

Location: Classroom Minimum Time: between 60 and 150 min Educational Material: ● Examination Papers Dress & Saddlery Questionnaire + FEI & Responsibility?


Debriefing Unit 18 Learning Experiences Contents / Methods Organization ● none ● ca 5 min individual

feedback per participant on personal course performance (1 on 1) ● Feedback according to debriefing guidelines

Location: Classroom Minimum Time: between 30 and 75min Educational Material ● none


Course Evaluation Unit 19 Learning Experiences Contents / Methods Organization ● none ● Conducted by local

Course Secretary Location: Classroom Minimum Time: 15min Educational Material ● Form


5. COURSE CONTENT/SYLLABUS FOR LEVEL 2 (TO BE DEFINED) – AND FORMATED ACCORDING TO LEVEL 1)

At level 2, in addition to the points above, the successful participant will display the following aims:

- Understand fully the principles of stewarding at major international Events. - Show one’s ability to communicate, work as a team, and deal calmly and fairly with

situations. - Schedule and organize a team. - Be fully knowledgeable with checking tacks, boots,


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Suggested timetable:

The Course Concept for Level 2 Eventing Steward is still under process.

Time Topic

U01 10:00 11:00 Introduction to course and FEI education system

11:00 12:00 Written exam 1 – closed book (dictionary allowed)

U02 12:00 12:45 L1 Wrap-up: clean sport, video, horse welfare

12:45 14:00 Lunch break

U03 14:00 15:00 Who’s who, responsibilities, CS role

U04 15:00 15:45 L1 Wrap-up: stable monitoring, safety

15:45 16:00 Break

U05 16:00 17:00 L1 Wrap-up: Warm-up and tack control

U06 17:00 17:45 Planning 1: HI and stables

U07 17:45 18:15 Legal matters

18:15 End of Day 1

Time TopicU09 09:00 10:00 Boot & bandage control & hind boot check videos

U10 09:45 10:15 Communication & social media

U11 10:15 11:00 Planning 2: training sessions, tack control, awards

11:00 11:15 Break

U12 11:15 11:45 Crisis management

U13 11:45 13:00 Planning 3: team management

13:00 13:55 Lunch break

14:00 14:15 Introduction to group discussionsU14 14:15 14:45 Group discussions

14:45 15:15 Results of group discussionsU15 15:15 15:45 Crisis management

15:45 16:00 Break

U16 16:00 16:45 Plannning 4: night stewarding

U17 16:45 17:00 Advertising

17:00 17:30 Discussion about written exam 117:30 End of Day 2


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6. REFRESHER SEMINAR

Purpose: To align listed stewards with current FEI standards, requirements and philosophy in Stewarding. Open to: All Stewards FEI Level 1 to Level 3. Contents: Rules updates Stewarding message Stewarding role Clean Sport Steward’s role in the legal procedure Media training Team Management Conflict Management Exchange of experience Case studies Seminar Director 1 from the FEI list plus local Participants max preferably 25 / Min participants any number if financially viable Syllabus Specifically produced Duration 1 day or two half days Seminar Material specifically produced

Time Topic

09:00 09:30 Q & A session & introduction to exams

09:30 10:30 Written exam 2 – closed book (dictionary allowed)

11:00 12:50 Oral exam & role play – 11 candidates (10 mins/person)

12:50 14:00 Lunch

14:00 15:00 Oral exam & role play – 6 candidates (10 mins/person)

15:30 16:00 Discussion about written exam 2 & course feedback

16:00 16:30 Certificates – closing of seminar


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Certificate yes At an event preferably Participant Fee max 100,- EUR per participant

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