This new concept in show jumping competitions was tested with success during the 2004 R.I.D.E. in Jardy close to Paris.
It includes a traditional programme of six competitions over three days, with a final classification established according to the results of the six competitions.
Hence, points are allocated to riders classified at the end of each competition with coefficients defined according to the difficulty of each competition. These points increase over the course of the weekend and are the basis for a provisional classification, which is permanently displayed on a big board.
Suspense increases daily, reaching its peak during the Grand Prix and the "Top R.I.D.E" (super jump-off) on the Sunday afternoon: the ten best riders on the whole tests set out again.
Prize-money (very attractive: 370 000 € in total) is distributed at the end of each competition The bonus is distributed to the ten riders having taken part in the Top Ride
Warm up - Thursday September 20th
A warm-up course of eight or nine fences, including a two-stride double, will be set up on Thursday September 20th between 09.00 a.m. and 12.00 p.m. for all competitors in the CSI*****. Each horse is allowed to complete one round of the course.
The course may be set at 1,30 m, 1,40 m or 1,50 m. The time allowed is 90 seconds.
Riders must declare in advance (on the pre-competition questionnaire or at the office) the category in which they will be competing, in order to prepare the starting lists.
There is no compulsory dress code for riders; sponsor's logo of any size is permitted; riding caps are compulsory.
CSI Class n°1 - Friday September 21st
1 horse per rider
The starting order will be drawn by lots
Table A against the clock
Speed 350 m/ min - obstacles: approx. 1,40 m
CSI Class n°2 - Friday September 21st
1 horse per rider
The starting order will be in the reverse order of merit of the provisional ranking after one competition.
Special competition - two phases
- 1st phase Table A snot against the clock with a time allowed - approx. 8 obstacles (1 simple obstacle and 3 combinations, two doubles and one triple).
- 2nd phase, Table A against the clock with 8 obstacles with one combination, open to all competitors who have finished the 1st phase without elimination or retirement.
Classification according to penalties in the two phases and to times in the second phase.
Speed 350 m/ min - obstacles: approx. 1,50m
CSI n°3 - Saturday September 22nd
1 horse per rider
The starting order will be in the reverse order of merit of the provisional ranking after two competitions.
Table A against the clock with one jump-off against the clock
Speed 350 m/ min - obstacles approx. 1,45 m
CSI n°4 - Saturday September 22nd
1 horse per rider
The starting order will be in the reverse order of merit of the provisional ranking after three competitions.
Hunting competition, Table C
obstacles : 1.45 m.
CSI n°5 - Sunday September 23rd
1 horse per rider
OThe starting order will be in the reverse order of merit of the provisional ranking after four competitions.
Table C
Obstacles: 1,40m
CSI n°6 - Sunday September 23rd
1 horse per rider
The starting order will be in the reverse order of merit of the provisional ranking after five competitions.
Table A against the clock,
Speed 375 m/ min - obstacles: 1,55 m
Finale, the Top R.I.D.E. - Sunday September 23rd
Table A against the clock Art. 238.2.1
Immediately after competition n°6, the top 10 riders in the general classification for the 6 competitions will participate in a finale with the horse used in competition n°6, and scores at zero.
The starting order will be in the reverse order of the general classification for the 6 competitions.
There will be reconnaissance of the course.
Speed 375 m/ min - 8 obstacles with one combination, between: 1,55 m.
The Top R.I.D.E will determine the final classification for the R.I.D.E. The winner of the finale will be the winner of the R.I.D.E.
