BYRDS - bizarre rule thingy!!

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YO told me yesterday that should her daughter qualify something or other and therefore represent her country and then have to travel to the finals in Wicklow, IRE, then THEY (as in YO) have to foot ALL the expenses!!! This can't be right can it? I mean, surely if you are representing your country, at least all your travel and expenses should be covered, no matter the level? Does anyone know? I have totally forgotten what it is that her daughter would be doing, but she is 19 and has a 5yo (though they swear blind that he is a 4yo, as not born till May) competing at pre-lim.
 
Not sure on the travelling expenses but re the age, in competition all horses are aged from January regardless of what month of the year they were actually born, so technically he/she would be a 5yro now.
 
my friend represented GB in ireland in the novice last year and she had to pay it all herself, well her mother did. Fortunately they are loaded so it didnt matter to them.

That is correct tho........
 
yeah, a friend done it last year and had to pay for everything even the little union jack badge!!!
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Yes, 'fraid so!

Would be different if they reached the dizzy heights of representing GB in the Olympics/ European Championships when a lot of firms sponsor the teams but until then you're on your own!
And of course in order to reach those heights you need to compete abroad to gain the nec. scores/exposure/experience! So it's catch 22.

Don't let anyone tell you it's not about money! Talent is necessary but without funding there's little hope imo.
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Echo the suggestion of local grants or trying to get sponsorship from local companies.

As she's in our area, does she know of the grant scheme here.... http://www.easterndressage.info/ ? Scroll down to the Sarah Hayler Memorial Fund.

I have put two riders through and they've both had some help. Not a fortune, but every little helps towards lessons etc.
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Hi

The competitions in Ireland are considered "friendlies" so yeah I think they do have to foot the bill for the expenses! I think accomodation is usually provided though it is very expensive considering.

I don't think that these competitions are the be all and end all....they do provide experience but often the surfaces are on grass, and sometimes quite unlevel grass as I have known quite a few people go!
 
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Not sure on the travelling expenses but re the age, in competition all horses are aged from January regardless of what month of the year they were actually born, so technically he/she would be a 5yro now.

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Yeah I know - try telling THEM that
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