Question # 175: I'm a new member to your site and am just loving watching all the videos and reading all the articles. I've learned a lot already! I do have a couple of questions for you.
I haven't done much eventing, and what little I have done was 15 years ago or so. I'm looking to get back into it - I've always wanted to and I finally have the time/money/horses to do so. I am a professional in the hunter and jumper world and have shown at a lot of the high level shows (A and AA rated) run by USEF/USHJA. Does my professional status in the hunter/jumper ring affect what level I am allowed to enter in the eventing world? I would love to be able to take this year slow so I have the chance to figure out what I'm doing - maybe stick to beginner novice or novice level so my horses and I stay well within our comfort zone. But I don't want to step on anyone's toes or break any rules. I was also wondering if there is a resource for finding clinics in my area. I'm familiar with a couple of the local instructors and eventing barns, but haven't been able to find any info on clinics, etc. (Maybe it's just too early for them to have posted the info yet.) Thanks! (Kellyn)
Hi Kellyn!
Welcome back to the wonderful sport of Eventing! In the Eventing world, there are very few amateur and professional divisions. Usually you will find each level will offer an "open" division, a "horse" division, and a "rider" division. So if you are competing at the Novice level, you would have the option of entering Open Novice, Novice Horse, or Novice Rider. Open Novice would be open to everyone. Novice Horse means... (Click on Question Title above (in blue) to read full answer)
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