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Three-Day Eventing

The Three Day Event comprises three distinct tests, taking place on separate days, during which a competitor rides the same horse throughout:

Dressage, a test spread over one or more consecutive days, depending on the number of competitors, directly followed on the next day by
Endurance, comprised of four phases, including phase A and C (Roads and Tracks), phase B (Steeplechase), phase D (Cross Country), directly followed on the next day by
Jumping, a jumping test.

The Ground Jury, consisting of a president and other members, is ultimately responsible for the judging of the event and for settling all problems that may arise during its jurisdiction.

The Technical Delegate will approve the technical and administrative arrangements for the conduct of the event, the examinations and inspections of horses, the accommodation of horses and riders and for the stewarding of the event.

The Course Designer is responsible for the layout, measurement, preparation and marking of the route for all phases of the speed and endurance test. He or she is ultimately responsible for the layout, design and construction of the jumping test.

The Veterinary Commission at the games and championships will consist of three veterinarians responsible for approving the veterinary arrangements for the event. At all other international events, the Veterinary Commission will consist of two members.

The Nations Cup is the official international team competition.

Protecting the Welfare of the Equine Competitor

All forms of cruel, inhumane or abusive treatment of horses including, but not limited to the various forms of rapping, are strictly forbidden in all exercise and schooling areas, as well as elsewhere on the grounds of the event. "Rapping" is construed to include all artificial techniques intended to induce the horse to jump higher or more carefully in competition. In general, it consists of the competitor (and/or dismounted assistants, for whose behavior the competitor is responsible) either hitting the horse's legs manually with something (no matter what or by whom) or deliberately causing the horse to hit something itself. This could include building fences too large and/or too wide, setting false ground lines, placing trotting poles or the elements of a combination at a false distance, intentionally pulling or pushing the horse into a fence or otherwise making it difficult or impossible for the horse to negotiate the practice obstacle without hitting it.

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