Gladstone, NJ-August 19, 2002-There are
two Show Jumping World Cup leagues in the United States - East Coast League
and West Coast League. The record of the points earned by individual riders
(not horse-and-rider combinations) at CSI-W competitions in these leagues is
maintained by the United States Equestrian Team (USET).
In general, riders qualify for the Final
in the league in which they live. Points may be earned only during the time
period of a rider’s home league.
Foreign riders competing in one of the
U.S leagues may qualify for the Final from one of the U.S. Leagues, as long
as they reside in the United States and gain at least as many points as the
lowest-placed competitor qualified for the Final in the league in which they
live. This rule applies to Canadian riders living and competing in World Cup
qualifying classes in the U.S. as well as to riders from other countries.
U.S. and foreign riders wishing to
qualify for the Final in a league other than the one in which they live must
notify the U.S. Equestrian Team in writing about the change
before they compete in their first World Cup qualifier of that
season. If the USET does not receive this notification before a rider’s
first class, any points the rider earns will be credited to them in the
league in which he or she lives.
East Coast riders are eligible to earn
full points in West Coast qualifiers up to and including the sixth-placed
World Cup placing, but no points will be awarded to East Coast riders after
the sixth-placed World Cup competitor. These “cross-over” points will be
counted for a maximum of three competitions. West Coast riders are eligible
to earn full points in East Coast qualifiers no matter where they place, as
long as the class takes place during the same period as the West Coast
League.
Riders who plan to earn points in
their home leagues do not need to notify the USET.
For more information, please call Sally
Ike, USET Director of Show Jumping Activities, at (908) 234-1251.
The United States Equestrian Team is
a non-profit organization that selects, trains, equips and finances
equestrians of the highest possible standard to represent our country in
major international competition, including the Olympic Games and the World
Championships. To accomplish this, the USET seeks out and nurtures the
development of talented athletes - riders, drivers, vaulters and horses -
and provides the support and guidance they need to help them attain their
fullest potential. For more information on the USET, please call (908)
234-1251, or visit USET ONLINE at
