What do I do next? Preparation is vital to ensure a good event. The earlier works commence on the ground and XC fences, the better the event will be. the work on site which needs to be confirmed. If you need to hire equipment such as It’s not only radios, portaloos, show jumps, book them in advance so there are no last minute panics. Invite trade stands to your event try and make your event something special and give spectators and riders – something to you have these facilities on site. If you need remember. Don’t forget caterers, if don’t any help in sourcing suppliers, please speak to your regional representative. Help from Your Region Your region will be only too pleased to help you offering advice and support whilst you are finding your feet. Contact details of your Region can be found at the back of this booklet. Event Organisers Many of our Event Organisers have been involved for years and know inside out EI rules, regulations and how to handle any situation that may arise. Many are landowners themselves who run events and are only too happy to help get new events started. Despite the many hours of hard work which goes into organising events, the enjoyment organisers get back is by watching the pleasure their competition gives to riders and owners, and the challenges it brings. Eventing caters for a vast range of rider abilities and interest with an enormous choice of categories from intro, pre-novice, novice right up to intermediate, advanced and the Tattersalls levels of ability. Rules have to be maintained and course design monitored, with safety the highest priority and of course running and event to the highest standards dictated by Eventing Ireland. Many competitors are blissfully unaware of the long, arduous and numerous tasks involved in setting up an event that runs what equates to a small village in a field. Volunteers Events are run with the help of hundreds of volunteers who work tirelessly, for free, to help make every event a success. Without them, events would not be able to run. Look after your volunteers! Volunteering roles are varied and vast and you should work with your Event Organiser to ensure all areas are covered. Volunteers on the day, they can be helping on the lead up to aren’t just needed
What do I do next? Preparation is vital to ensure a good event. The earlier works commence on the ground and XC fences, the better the event will be. It’s not only the work on site which needs to be confirmed. If you need to hire equipment such as radios, portaloos, show jumps, book them in advance so there are no last minute panics. Invite trade stands to your event – try and make your event something special and give spectators and riders something to remember. Don’t forget caterers, if you don’t have these facilities on site. If you need any help in sourcing suppliers, please speak to your regional representative. Help from Your Region Your region will be only too pleased to help you offering advice and support whilst you are finding your feet. Contact details of your Region can be found at the back of this booklet. Event Organisers Many of our Event Organisers have been involved for years and know inside out EI rules, regulations and how to handle any situation that may arise. Many are landowners themselves who run events and are only too happy to help get new events started. Despite the many hours of hard work which goes into organising events, the enjoyment organisers get back is by watching the pleasure their competition gives to riders and owners, and the challenges it brings. Eventing caters for a vast range of rider abilities and interest with an enormous choice of categories from intro, pre-novice, novice right up to intermediate, advanced and the Tattersalls levels of ability. Rules have to be maintained and course design monitored, with safety the highest priority and of course running and event to the highest standards dictated by Eventing Ireland. Many competitors are blissfully unaware of the long, arduous and numerous tasks involved in setting up an event that runs what equates to a small village in a field. Volunteers Events are run with the help of hundreds of volunteers who work tirelessly, for free, to help make every event a success. Without them, events would not be able to run. Look after your volunteers! Volunteering roles are varied and vast and you should work with your Event Organiser to ensure all areas are covered. Volunteers aren’t just needed on the day, they can be helping on the lead up to
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