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Welcome | Cross Country Equestrian Association

Welcome | Cross Country Equestrian Association

Updated calendar!!

Learn more, join, sign up -
https://crosscountryequestrianassociation.com/

Nick Larkin: Aftercare Advocacy Is Good For Business Though perhaps none of the horses seen on television last Saturday afternoon will be needing a different career anytime soon, the many horses at racetracks around the country will

Cutest gallop section ride!!! Meadow Lake Equestrian Center CCE, Lancaster, KY 2024 Learn more and sign up - www.crosscountryequestrianassociation.com

Retired Racehorse Radio | Horse Radio Network Retired Racehorse Radio By Joy Orr, Kristen Kovatch Bentley & Kentucky Performance Products Follow Our Show FollowFollow About the Show Description: Retired Racehorse Radio is your guide to the adoption, care and training of the retired racehorse. While the show will focus on retired Thoroughbreds (...

Cross Country Equestrian Association YOUR COURSE. YOUR CHOICE. ENJOY YOUR HORSE.

Great article about CCEA! Check it out!

Cross Country Equestrian Offers Horse and Rider New Opportunities - Eventing Nation - Three-Day Eventing News, Results, Videos, and Commentary In the 1990s, the sport of Eventing was changing. There were talks regarding how to make these changes, and while many agreed that changes needed to be made, not all riders and Eventing supporters agreed

We're excited to be back in Aiken for the 2024 T.I.P. Championships at Stable View! Full press release at https://bit.ly/TIP_2024.

Here’s the highlights:
• Stable View October 3 – 6, 2024 in Aiken, SC
• Championship Divisions: hunters, jumpers, combined test, dressage, Western dressage, English pleasure, Western pleasure, ranch, competitive trail, and in-hand
• Several new non-pro championship divisions in hunters, jumpers and dressage
• New fun classes to give exhibitors the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful venue and Stable View hospitality all weekend
• Horses able to enter up to five divisions, subject to eligibility and limitations

Qualifying Information: https://tjctip.com/About/CSI
Division List: https://tjctip.com/About/CSF

We are so grateful to have a venue such as Stable View and the support of their team to help us provide the best T.I.P. Championships possible. The Retired Racehorse Project decided to move in a different direction and will no longer host an additional T.I.P. championship show. We appreciate the RRP’s support of previous T.I.P. Championships.

At this time, T.I.P. does not have plans to offer a barrel racing championships in 2024, but will continue to explore opportunities to recognize barrel racing Thoroughbreds.

CCE - Did You Know?
GROUP RIDING
Riding in groups of 2 or more is one of the Allowances available in Training Competitions and Workshops. This means you can have a friend or coach ride along with you, give instruction or a lead over obstacle. Group riding is perfect for nervous riders or horses, and makes CCE more fun and friendly.

Applications are open!!

As of 10:00 AM EST, applications for the 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium are now OPEN for drafting!

Get started at TheRRP.org: log in to your account or open your account to get started in the portal.

Have questions about the application process? Don't miss our webinar tomorrow on Facebook Live and Zoom at 7 PM EST that will take a deep dive into the application and give you tips on how to put a strong application together to set you up for success!

Mark your 2024 calendars!! Meadow Lake Equestrian Center in Bryantsville, KY is hosting two CCE competitions April 20 and July 7.
We will be publishing a calendar and more information on our website soon to keep everyone updated.

Happy December 1 -- Thoroughbred Makeover fans, you know what that means! Training for the 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium can now officially BEGIN!

All across North America, Thoroughbred enthusiasts are embarking on the retraining process with their 2024 Makeover prospects, whether they're enjoying mild temperatures in the South or are working in the snow in the North. The great equalizer in this process? The horses: all 2024 prospects can start retraining on December 1, meaning that all competitors receive the same timeline to prepare their horses.

These Thoroughbreds were yesterday's stars of the racetrack, and they're on the road now to becoming tomorrow's champions of the show ring. We can't wait to meet them.

The 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover rulebook is now available athttps://www.therrp.org/wp-content/uploads/Rulebook_2024_ONLINE.pdf

The 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover application process begins on December 18 when applications open for drafting. They'll open for submission on January 2, 2024 through January 19, 2024 at 5 PM EST.

New York, Cross Country Equitation and EFWP for November 20, 2023 by WERM Flooring

Jamie tells us all about her trip to New York City to see the premier of “The Cowboy and the Queen”. Nick Larkin joins us to explain the brand new sport of Cross Country Equitation and how it differs from Eventing and some Equestrian First World Problems. Listen in…

https://horsesinthemorning.com/new-york-cross-country-equitation-and-efwp-for-november-20-2023-by-werm-flooring/

Important Notices for the Octoberfest CCE Workshop Competition 10/29- this will be emailed to all competitors as well.

Please read the following before the briefing.
Prizes
Arion is providing a beautiful halter for the top placed horse in each division. There will also be other prizes for participants from Arion and CCEA.
Please attend the debriefing session at the conclusion of the competition to receive prizes.
Participants will vote on who they think showed the most horsemanship and sportsmanship at the Workshop - so be observant, and if you would like a really nice Arion halter, be the best you can be.
The organizer has added to this workshop so it will now include BOTH principal stages of CCE. Contact the organizer to make sure you are entered for both.
1) Cross Country Ride (CCR) and,
2) Jump Off Ride (JOR).

Schedule
We will need to keep to a tight schedule in order to have everyone complete their rides. Please be prompt and ready to go.
The first CCR round will begin as soon as possible after that last mini-trial XC rider finishes.
1) CCR: Level 2, Level 3, Level 4
2) JOR: Level 2, Level 3, Level 4
Please help each other, pass along information, assist with any course adjustments in JOR - anything to help us avoid delays.

Briefings and Course-walks
You must attend at least one briefing and course-walk. This will include a summary of basic rules for CCE, and answer any questions you may have.

Attempting Obstacles
You may attempt Regular obstacles twice before you must PASS and continue to the next obstacle.
You may attempt Challenge (triangle symbol) and Knock Down (circle symbol and all Stadium type jumps) only once before you must PASS.
Jump ONLY the obstacles on YOUR course. Do not attempt obstacles on other courses.

Passing Obstacles
You may PASS any obstacle on course. Pass on the side indicated by the blue arrow. Obstacles without a blue arrow may be passed on either side.
Pass by 10 feet or more so there is no suggestion you are attempting the obstacle.
Please PASS at least one obstacle on the course so you can understand the concept.

It may feel weird, but it is important to change the mentality from “jump it, or go home” to “what is best for my horse and me”. To receive a prize you MUST pass an obstacle on each course.

CCEA Membership
CCEA Membership is not required for this Workshop Competition. It will be required in the future. Becoming a member is VERY important, so we hope that everyone is or soon will be a member. Membership numbers directly demonstrate that there is enthusiasm for this new sport to potential organizers, other riders, and sponsors. If you want this sport to flourish an be accessible to more people and horses in more places, it is critical that you become a member and encourage others to do the same. CrossCountryEquestrianAssociation.com

The Minimum You Need to Know Before You Go...
Fundamentally, CCE is a cross country based jumping competition, where the competitor scores points for successfully jumping obstacles and incurs penalties for errors and exceeding the time allowed for the course.
CCE is entirely OBJECTIVELY scored. Scores determine placings and qualification. Every obstacle in CCE is optional, so the rider elects to attempt an obstacle or to Pass.
The principal Stages of CCE are the Cross Country Ride (CCR) and the Jump Off Ride (JOR).
CCR is a course of obstacles in an open setting, much like an eventing XC course. Most obstacles are fixed, the course is of moderate length and the pace is moderately fast.
JOR is a course of obstacles in a mix of arena and open settings, somewhat like a jumper derby course, beginning in the arena setting, followed by the open setting, and may return to an arena setting to conclude.
CCR is conducted in a predetermined order of go, and usually, multiple horses are on the course at a time.
JOR is conducted in a predetermined order of go and may have multiple horses on the course at a time unless the course returns to the first arena setting to conclude.
Passing is the act of not attempting or reattempting an obstacle. When an unsuccessful attempt has been made and the rider elects to Pass, they may simply continue on the course. When no attempt has been made the competitor must pass on the correct side of the obstacle when marked, or go through a Pass Gate comprised of two flags, located nearby. There is no penalty for Passing any obstacle correctly.
There are 4 categories of obstacles on a CCE course:
Regular (RG) obstacles are within standard dimensions and technicality for the Level of competition. RG obstacles can be attempted twice.
Challenge (CH) obstacles are more challenging and typically have dimensions and/or technicality of the next Level higher. CH obstacles can be attempted only once.
Knock Down (KD) obstacles have a top element that if dislodged incurs penalties. A KD obstacle may have either RG or CH dimensions and/or technicality. Kd obstacles can be attempted only once.
Connected (CO) obstacles are two or more obstacles in close proximity that do not safely allow only one to be attempted. CO obstacles can be attempted only once.
Basic Scoring:
POINTS RG obstacle 15 points CH obstacle 30 points
PENALTIES Refusal / Run-out KD element Exceeding Time Passing incorrectly
50 penalties 10 penalties 1 penalty per second started 50 penalties
Basic Tack, Equipment, Attire:
Whenever mounted an approved helmet and footwear with a heel is required. An approved safety vest is required whenever jumping. Full coverage pants (breeches, jeans, other) and a shirt with a sleeve is required at all times. Chaps and half-chaps are permitted.
Any tack or equipment that causes pain or excessive pressure is not permitted. Any type of saddle may be used, but other tack, especially bits are restricted. Bit-less bridles and bare back pads are permitted. All tack is subject to inspection.
Heart rate monitors and communication devices may be used in CCE. Riders are identified by back numbers and horses by a number decal.