Ottawa, ON—Following careful consideration the Canadian Eventing Committee (CEC) has approved the following modifications to the 2008 Equine Canada Rules for Eventing—for implementation effective August 1, 2008. The rule changes were submitted by the Canadian Eventing Safety Committee and adopt the principles of the Federation Equestre International (FEI) rules. In addition the CEC have updated Art D11 to include a clearer definition of dangerous riding cross-country and the potential penalties, which could be incurred including the institution of the Warning Red Card System, which replaces the Warning Report System.

Rule modifications effective August 1, 2008:

The first fall of competitor at obstacle on the cross-country course or on the show jumping course will result in elimination

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