Eventing Rules

Eventing SA Rules effective 1 January 2024
ESA Rules – 2024-01

Cross Country Scoring
11 Penalties	Dislodging a frangible device
15 Penalties	Missed Flag
20 Penalties	1 Stop
35 Penalties	1 Stop with 1 Missed Flag
60 Penalties	2 Stops
75 Penalties	2 Stops with 1 Missed Flag

Code	Explanation	RQ -Reverse Qualification
EL	Eliminated	N/A
RET	Retired	No
WD	Withdrawn	No
DSQ	Disqualified (See Below)	No
EL-OT	Other / Error on Course / Incorrect Behaviour	No
EL-R	Elimination due to Refusal	Yes
EL-FR	Fall of Rider	Yes
EL-FH	Fall of Horse	Yes
EL-DR	Dangerous Riding	Yes
EL-AH	Abuse of Horse	No
EL-FOF	Fall on Flat, not related to a Jump	No
EL-ID	Elimination Involuntary Dismount (100cm and below)	Yes

What constitutes a disqualification?

Horse too old or too young

Athlete too old or too young

Athlete suspended

Horse suspended

Not a Pony

Not a Horse

Athlete not qualified

Not conforming with rules

Horse not qualified

Horse not registered

Athlete not registered

Unknown Horse

Unknown Athlete

Rest period not respected

Horse not entered

Athlete not entered