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66 Dressage at Devon 2017 • General Information f e i c o d e o f c o n d u c t f o r t h e W e l f a r e o f t h e h o r s e • In all equestrian sports the horse must be considered paramount. • The well being of the horse shall be above the demands of breeders, trainers, riders, owners, dealers, organizers, sponsors or officials. • All handling and veterinary treatment must ensure the health and welfare of the horse. • The highest standards of nutrition, health, sanitation and safety shall be encouraged and maintained at all times. • Adequate provision must be made for ventilation, feeding, watering and maintaining a healthy environment during transportation. • Emphasis should be placed on increasing education in training and equestrian practices and on promoting scientific studies in equine health. • In the interests of the horse, the fitness and the competence of the rider shall be regarded as essential. • All riding and training methods must take account of the horse as a living entity and must not include any technique considered by the FEI to be abusive. • National Federations should establish adequate controls in order that all persons and bodies under their jurisdiction respect the welfare of the horse. • The national and international Rules and Regulations in equestrian sport regarding the health and welfare of the horse must be adhered to not only during national and international events, but also in training. Competition Rules and Regulations shall be continually reviewed to ensure such welfare. t o t h e s p e c t a t o r Successful performance of a dressage test demands total concentration by both the rider and the horse. For this reason, you are requested to hold your applause until each competitor has exited the arena. At that time, however, the expression of your appreciation is encouraged. In the interest of safety, as well as to avoid disruption of the tests, all dogs MUST be kept on leashes at all times and are prohibited in the grand stands and the food vendor area. In addition, we request that children in the Grandstand area be kept quiet whenever competitors are in the ring. The starting order for all FEI classes will be determined by a draw, which will be held each evening for the next day's classes. Times and scores for the Performance Show will be posted daily outside the Secretary's office and on the barn wall behind the East Grandstand. All times and entries shown in this program are tentative and subject to change.