In order to satisfy the increasing interest in competitive showjumping among Asian riders and to provide them with an additional opportunity to compete and raise their standards even further, in 2004 representatives from four South East Asian countries (Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Indonesia) founded the SEA Showjumping Championships in 2004. 

In the year 2005 one more country joined Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia – Hong Kong. To reflect the true nature of the competition and to include Hong Kong into the same group of countries, it was decided to change the competition's name to Asian Showjumping Challenge from the year 2005.

FACT SHEET

Founders & Country Coordinators

Quzier Ambak, Equestrian Promotion Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
Rafiq Radinal, Arthayasa Stables, Indonesia
Sunetr Burakasikorn, Equestrian Paradice, Thailand
Alla Poloumieva, Sport Horse Communication & Management Pte Ltd, Singapore

Advisors:
Mr. Paul Weier
Mr. N.Y.Ho

Address:
10 Anson Road,
#20-06, International Plaza,
Singapore
Tel: +65 6220-0306, ext. 151
Fax: +65 6440-1201
info@sporthorsecm.com
http://sporthorsecm.com/ASCH/welcome.html  

Categories
The Asian Showjumping Challenge runs in three categories:
Cat. A, Open, 125cm
Cat. B, Open, 115cm
Cat. C, Open, 105cm 

GENERAL RULES 

• The Asian Showjumping Challenge may be organized by any equestrian event organizer in Asia upon paying the fee of US$ 800.00 (will be used towards the prize money).
   
• There are 3 categories A, B, and C of different standards (125/115/105).
   
• Each category consists of 2 competitions over different courses designed by a Course Designer designated by the Asian Showjumping Competition Committee.
   
• Veterinary inspection (trot-ups) is compulsory.
   
• Each of the 2 competitions consists of 2 rounds under Table A.  In case of equality of penalties after two rounds, the time of the second round will decide.  The 2 competitions of 2 rounds must be run over a maximum of 3 days.  The 2 rounds of a same competition must be jumped on the same day.
   
• The complete competition consists of 4 rounds.  The final score for each competitor is the total penalties of the 4 rounds and the total of his time in the 2 second rounds.  If the total of times is equal, the fastest time in the second found of the last competition will decide.
   
• The competitions must be organized as outdoor events between the 15^th February 2005 and the 31^st March 2005.

PARTICIPATION

• A country may organize any Category, but rider/horse combination that competes in one Category is not allowed to compete in others.
   
• A, B and C are open categories.
   
• The organizer may enter as many competitors as it wishes for each of the 3 competitions.
   
• Asian nationals and riders of any nationality domiciled for more then six months in participating countries of the Asian Showjumping Challenge are eligible to compete without obtaining a license from their home National Federations.
   
• Competitors may ride more than one horse in the competition but the score of only one horse may count for points.  This horse must be declared before the first competition begins and must be ridden as first horse in each first round.  The results obtained with the other horses will not count towards the final standings.  A horse may not be ridden by more than 1 rider.
   
• A competitor eliminated in one competition may start in the other competition. However, his/her results will not count towards the final classification.
   
• A draw for each competition will take place to decide the starting order.
   
• The order of starting for all horses and riders in the second round of each competition will follow the reverse order of the number of penalties in the first round, whether horses are competing for placing or not.

 ORGANIZATION

• The Asian Showjumping Challenge may be organized by any equestrian event organizer in Asia upon paying the fee of US$ 800.00. Each country OC is responsible for the organization, judging and running the competitions.
   
• Each of the competitions is to be judged by an FEI International Judge or FEI Candidate Judge (from abroad or from the home NF) who will act as a President of the Ground Jury.

THE COURSE

• The courses will be designed by the FEI listed Course Designer (at least of a candidate status) designated by the ASCC.
   
• The following maximum dimensions apply in three categories.  The width of obstacles must not exceed the height by more than 10cm, except for the triple bar:
   

• Cups might not exceed 22mm in depth. Safety cups are to be used for the back poles of spread fences.
   
• Electronic timing with display is compulsory and must be recorded in 1/100 of a second.
   
• The size of the arena (36m x 72 m) must either be marked out on the ground or railed off.

 PRIZES

• Prize money for the first-place winner only in each category will be awarded to the riders.
   
• The country OC is free to offer prizes for other places and classes.

REGISTRATION

All the venues, definite dates and OCs of the competitions have to be transmitted to the SHCM 2 (two) months prior to the competition to the following address:

ASIAN SHOWJUMPING CHALLENGE 2005

10 Anson Road,
#20-06, International Plaza,
Singapore
Tel: +65 6323-4890
Fax: +65 6440-1201
Email: info@sporthorsecm.com
Website: www.sporthorsecm.com

RESULTS & REPORTS & PHOTOS

• Results, photographs and judges reports must be sent to the SHCM office immediately after the competition by the OC from each country.
   
• Results will be processed by the SHCM to determine the winner of the championships.
   
• SHCM will publish the results on the website and will distribute the copies of the results to the country representatives.

SPONSORSHIP

• OCs are free to obtain additional sponsorships for this competition.