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In eventing, the 5* level is the highest and the 1* level is the lowest of the FEI-recognised divisions. Additionally, there are many competitions held at levels below the one-star. These competitions are not FEI-recognized, and are usually held under the rules of a country's national governing body. Prior to 2019, the 4* was the highest level.
British Eventing (BE) is the Great Britain governing body for the equestrian sport of eventing, [1] which combines a single rider and horse pairing competing in dressage, showjumping and cross country. The organisation both regulates the sport and organises nearly 200 affiliated events across the country. [2]
Eventing is an equestrian triathlon, in that it combines three different disciplines in one competition set out over one, two, or three days, depending on the length of courses and number of entries. [1] This sport follows a similar format in Australia, Canada, Ireland, United Kingdom, and the United States.
Other competition levels are given different names in different nations, but are based primarily on the height and spread of fences In the United States, jumping levels range from 0–9 as follows: USEF jumper levels. Level 0. Fences 2′6″ to 2′9″ in height and 2′9″ to 3′0″ in spread, triple bars/liverpools to 3′9″ Level 1.
Eventing consisted of a dressage test, a cross-country test, and a jumping test. The jumping test had two rounds, with only the first used for the team competition. Team eventing final scores were the sum of the three best overall individual scores (adding the three components) from the five-pair teams.
For the team competition there was a total of 11 quota berths available. Three team berths were awarded at the 2010 FEI World Equestrian Games.In addition 7 team berths were awarded at regional competitions (Europe: 3, America: 2, Asia: 2).
In 2001 the organization's name was changed to the United States Eventing Association. [1] It was formed to promote the sport of eventing throughout the country, from the beginner novice to the advanced level. [2] It set rules to protect the safety of the competitors, both human and equine, and those requiring the humane treatment of the horses.
The team eventing in equestrian at the 1948 Olympic Games in London was held in the town of Aldershot and at the Tweseldown Racecourse from 10 to 13 August. [1] The American team of Charles Anderson, Frank Henry and Earl Foster Thomson won the gold medal. Sweden won the silver medal and Mexico took bronze.