Can you call yourself an International Event Rider if you've never competed abroad?

They've all been round 4* on several different horses with the exception of Jo May. All have jumped DC at 4* with the exception of Jo May who still managed 4th place. Nick Gauntlett is the only one who hasn't been placed top ten at 4*. Lucinda Fredericks has won Badminton, Burghley and Lexington Kentucky. Lucy Wiegersma came second at Badminton. All have completed 4* both in the UK and abroad. I think they all qualify as 'international event riders' and none of them have ridden on teams as seniors.
 
It all might make more sense to those in the sport but to an outsider I think it would be easy for someone to be duped into thinking a person is higher qualified / experienced than they are.

The thread title is ' can you call yourself an international event rider if you've not competed abroad and judging by the answers here it appears you can.

I know in SJing some call themselves International even if they've just nipped to france for a class and its a bit misleading to the wider public as they could be a very ' basic' standard yet the title sounds hugely accomplished.
 
SpottedCat said:
Lucinda Fredericks has won Badminton, Burghley and Lexington Kentucky. All have completed 4* both in the UK and abroad. I think they all qualify as 'international event riders' and none of them have ridden on teams as seniors.
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Not wishing to be pedantic but Lucinda rode for Australia at the Olympics in Beijing (Hong Kong) didn't she? :confused:
 
Surely it depends on WHY the person is promoting themselves that way? If they're looking for "International" horses to ride then, yes, I would assume it means they have a good record at 3*/4* and at least the potential to take someone's horse up to team level.

If it's just to make someone feel better about themselves, why does it matter?

I'm pretty sure the FEI, if pressed, would say it's anyone who currently competes at CIC/CCI events, (which aren't "country specific" they are all "international" events) and would be eligible for national teams. Although there are very few countries in the world where riders could compete regularly at that level and NOT travel to another country.
 
VGM, not quite sure why you've aimed your diatribe at me...?!
of course LF is an international event rider, she's ridden for the team at the Olympics and won three 4*s!
what i meant is that most TOP riders don't need to state it, because their names are already known. it's when it's an unknown rider claiming to be an "International Event Rider", presumably bigging themselves up to try to get better rides etc, that I'm a bit dubious.
 
i only directed the first part of my diatribe as you called it at you as you said about true international eventers not needing to state it and i just pointed out that they might not but they still do the rest was in answer to the question not directed at you dont worry no need to get offended
 
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