FEI
WORLD PARA DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS
at Hartpury College, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
18 – 22 July 2007
Dear Sir / Madam,
As you may be aware, 2007 will
see the first World Para Dressage Championships under the new governance of the
FEI. These Championships will take place on 18 to 22 July 2007 at Hartpury
College in Gloucestershire, England. All National Federations will be invited to
participate and the official FEI Schedule will be available in the New Year.
This letter is designed to give advance warning in order to assist NF’s with
planning.
A copy of the provisional
timetable is attached, but please note, this is provisional and subject to
change at the discretion of the Organising Committee. Regular updates will be
posted on the event website at www.hartpury.ac.uk/wpdc
Hartpury College has a wealth
of experience in running major equestrian competition, having been the venue for
the following:
·
1994
World Championships for Disabled Riders
·
1997
FEI European Pony Championships
·
2000
FEI European Young Rider Championships
·
Annual
International Festival of Dressage (CDI3* and CPDI3*)
·
Annual
International Horse Trials (CCI*, CCI** and CIC***)
·
Annual
National Riding for the Disabled Championships – Great Britain
The facilities at the college
are extensive and mean that all accredited team members will be housed on-site
at the venue. Horses will be stabled at the venue in quality permanent stables,
with access to a wide range of facilities. Bedroom accommodation is within a
short walk of the equestrian centre, and the OC hope to provide each team with a
motorised golf buggy. Therefore, teams will not have to rely on having vehicles
during the Championships. Details regarding facilities can be found on the event
website.
Hartpury College is delighted
to be able to open a new International Indoor Arena, specially built for the
Championships. This will include a 70 x 40 metre competition arena, a 35 x 20
metre holding arena, seating for over 600 spectators, a panoramic restaurant,
bar and hospitality boxes. The arena has been designed to be fully accessible
and should provide an excellent home for the Championships. Details and pictures
can be viewed at http://www.hartpury.ac.uk/equine/indoor_arena/
The Championships will be
organised in accordance with current FEI Statutes, General Regulations,
Veterinary Regulations and Para Equestrian Rules. Please note – all horses
will require FEI passports and will have to satisfy FEI veterinary regulations
in respect to vaccinations. Please refer to the FEI website for further
information – www.horsesport.org
PROPOSED
TIMETABLE FOR WORLD PARA DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS
MONDAY 16TH JULY
2007
12.00
Stables Open
TUESDAY 17TH
JULY 2007
All
Day
Training Day
WEDNESDAY 18TH
JULY 2007
12.00
Last Arrivals
All
Day
Training Day(finishing by 16.00)
18.00
Opening Ceremony
All
Day
Senior Judges Refresher Course
15:00
CDI Veterinary Inspection
THURSDAY 19TH
JULY 2007
All
Day
Training Day
14.00
Veterinary Inspection
To
Follow
Draw
09:00
CDI Day 1
Prix St George
Grand Prix
FRIDAY 20TH JULY
2007
08:00
Team Championship Test All Grades (Warm up for non team individuals)
17:30
Prize Giving All Grades
18:30
CDI Day 2
Grand Prix Special
Intermediate I Freestyle
SATURDAY 21ST
JULY 2007
08:00
Individual Championship Test All Grades
17:30
Presentation of Medals for Teams and Individuals
18:30
CDI Day 3
Grand Prix Freestyle
Intermediate I
All
Day
FEI Para Equestrian Judges Course
SUNDAY 22ND JULY
2007
07:00
Freestyle to Music Competition All Grades
18:30
Presentation of Medals for Freestyle & Closing Ceremony
All
Day
FEI Para Equestrian Judges Course
All
Day
FEI International Classifiers Symposium
MONDAY 23ND JULY
2007
All
Day
FEI International Classifiers Symposium