The optimum time eventing watch is a waterproof timer with a jumbo display perfect for the cross country course. Some photos from previous events show different numbers. Due to the corona virus, it may not be possible for the optimum time phone line to be fully manned. Official oe series equestrian range stockists here. Equestrian australia, homebush, new south wales, australia. Welcome to optimum eventing, which is based out of and a subsidiary of in unison farm llc. At lower levels, there is a penalty for riding too fast incurring penalties for. Optimum time watches are designed to be simple to use and without confusing and unnecessary functions, the question every eventer should ask is not which make of eventing watch. For all championships and games, national federations must download their certificate of. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. At the same time, it demonstrates the riders knowledge of pace and the use of this horse across country. Jun 08, 2016 about the sport eventing also known as horse trials is an olympic sport which may be more aptly described as an equestrian triathlon. About the sport national capital horse trials association. Aug, 20 the optimum time eventing watch in yellow now in blue and black too.
Optimum time eventing by, part of the, llc group of websites. How to calculate the optimum time in eventing horses. Jenni autry eventing nation threeday eventing news. This sport follows a similar format in australia, canada. Equestrian watches eventing watches equestriancollections.
This watch counts up or down depending on your preference and has an alarm features for both modes. Eventing tests horse and rider pairs more completely than any other. You program in the course time, press start and the timer will progress towards that time while giving a beep to signal each minute passing before moving into final 30second warning beep sequence. Just two pairs caught the optimum time of 10 minutes. About the sport eventing also known as horse trials is an olympic sport which may be more aptly described as an equestrian triathlon. Equestrian at the 2004 summer olympics individual eventing.
If you require to speak with someone, please provide a name and phone number and someone will attempt to call you when. How to calculate the optimum time in eventing march 14, 20 myhorsechat while most events today post the optimum time for event riders to complete their course, there is a simple mathematical equation that can help you sort out discrepancies during your own walk. Australian eventing and horse trials 2015 our featured events in australia include many of the ccicic 3 events which are international level events representing the top level of eventing sport and some national level events. Eventing riders tend to follow the dress practices of showjumpers in the stadium jumping phase. Equestrian australia national eventing rules updated jan 2016. New equestrian app launched horsehub an eventful life. Christmas gift for my daughter, a newbie cross country rider.
The olympic champion was also pleased with his days work. In australia, where equestrian australia governs eventing competition, the levels. The ultimate event watch from optimum time is fully waterproof and the jumbo display features a clock, a countup from zero timer with alarm, and a programmed countdown timer with alarm. This funding will allow us to employ the national safety officer from a parttime basis to a fulltime role. The usea is a nonprofit 501c3, educational organization committed to providing eventing enthusiasts with a competitive level suited to their individual skills. Optimum time to be confirmed riders must check the official map at the event. If you are riding a 3000m course at 500mpm your optimum time will be 6 minutes, crosscountry will place the minute markers every 500m along the track but then at the end if you have measured the course at 3,060, it will reposition the markers to every 510m because you have told it that you still have to ride the course in 6 minutes. The nsw branch of equestrian australia ensw has developed these rules for low. To become a member of optimum eventing you must either board at in unison farm llc, have a horse in continuous training with lee ann, or take a minimum of three lessons a month with lee ann. He still acts like a spunky young horse, so i think he still has time. The buttons features on the optimum time ultimate event watch have a positive clicktype operation and are also on the top panel to avoid accidental knocking. Leave the stress to the competitors and focus on creating an outstanding event, every time. Large lcd display the 38mm x 20mm viewing area has digits 16mm high adjustable viewing angle the clip that holds the watch to the fully adjustable elastic strap is designed to enable the case to be twisted to whichever angle best suits the wearer. This time is deliberately difficult to achieve and penalty marks are added at the rate of 0.
Like all other equestrian events, the eventing competition was mixed gender, with both male and female athletes competing in the same division. To see whats in our latest issue, please click here. Crossing the finish line after the optimum time results in penalties for each second over. Complete oe series equestrian range brochures here. Optimum time oe series 3 equestrian event watch outdoorgb. This watchtimer features a clock, a countup from zero timer with alarm, and a. Optimum time event watch instructions non board board. Basically heath and rozzie have raided the best genetics from all over the. It is deliberately difficult to achieve and is announced on the day of the competition for that particular course.
Each horse and rider combination need to finish the course within a certain time limit, or the optimum time as it is more familiarly known in eventing. Australian eventer paul tapner is a driving force behind the new equestrian app. The individual eventing event, part of the equestrian program at the 2004 summer olympics, was held from 15 august to 18 august 2004 in the olympic equestrian centre on the outskirts of markopoulo in the attica region of greece. Competitors will jump a course of show jumps immediately followed by cross country fences with an optimum time set for the cross country phase. Attached please find the information on qualification system for tokyo 2020 equestrian evenitng for your information. Eventing is an equestrian triathlon, in that it combines three different disciplines in one competition set out over one, two, or three days, depending on the length of courses and number of entries. In fun colors to coordinate with your crosscountry gear, the optimum time ultimate event watch features one of the largest lcd displays available.
Whenever a button is pressed that is going to have any function the alarm sounds a single beep. Ultimate classic event watch australias no 1 horse riding. Invitation for expression of interest on eventing olympic. This article first appeared in a previous issue of equestrian life. Optimum time series 3 sailing yachting and dinghy watch in blue water resistant race timer for sailing yachting and dinghy. By assisting and educating competitors, event organizers and officials. Optimum time eventing watch watches gumtree australia. Luckily he hasnt been unsound a single say since ive had him. A horse and rider combination compete against other combinations across the three disciplines of dressage, cross country and showjumping.
The object of the endurance test is to prove the speed, endurance and jumping ability of the true crosscountry horse. All our equestrian home, equestrian gifts or equestrian jewelry come with the equestrian collections 100% satisfaction guarantee. In ancient times chariot warfare was followed by the use of war horses as light and. The modern trainer of eventing horses understands that an accurate and robust stop watch with additional digital features is a must to monitor the gallop times, as this is the most important indicator of the horses fitness and stamina. To download a watch series brochure please click the appropriate brochure image below.
A time limit of double the optimum time is also imposed exceeding this time limit leads to elimination. Equestrianism commonly known as horse riding british english or horseback riding american. To view our 2015 eventing coverage in australia, place your cursor on the australian eventing menu item in the top menu bar and it will bring up a list of events. Optimum time eventing watch series 3 white the ultimate eventing watch the big yellow watch has helped win countless 4 star and olympic titles. Rated 5 out of 5 by bebdee from works for most eventing watches only downfall of doing this myself was that i ended up breaking the watch. The optimum time eventing watch in yellow now in blue and black too. This sport follows a similar format in australia, canada, ireland, united kingdom. The optimum time ultimate event watch is what it says on the tin. Popular with professional and amateur horse riders, as well as sailing event managers. Our featured events in australia include many of the ccicic 3 events which are international level events representing the top level of eventing sport and some national level events. At the same time, the chip has been changed to give even better battery life improved eventing functions.
In victoria, australia, a search of state records found that equestrian sports had the. To view our 2015 eventing coverage in australia, place your cursor on the australian eventing menu it. Once the timer is running only the startstop button and the mode button have any function. The optimum time eventing watch battery is rated 3. The optimum time event watch can be set to count up from zero with minute marker alarms or set to a countdown and can even tell you what time of day it is on a 12 or 24hour clock. Download courses to crosscountry app to view offline and get minute markers. A waterproof timer with jumbo display that is designed and programmed to aid the rider in the judgment and completion of an event course through various features. The cross country phase of eventing is an endurance test.
A fundamentally new way to manage equestrian shows. The optimum time event stop watch is the perfect partner for all eventing riders and trainers. The new version of the classic event watch the oe series 380 event watches will still be as reliable as ever, these are the oe series 390 coloured range has made it an instant success. I think i might just use the paint for now just to broaden my training ability for eventing. Leopin really proved himself today, said michael jung, who still achieved the optimum time of 10 minutes 54 seconds despite taking a long route at the second water complex fence 12 where the. Eventing is best described as an equestrian triathlon. The new optimum time is 5 min 42 secs so you will need to change it in course details to generate new minute markers. Many riders wear a stopwatch to track their time so that they may adjust their speed to come in as close as possible to the optimum time. Eventing is an equestrian event where a single horse and rider combine and compete against. Heath ryan ryans at newcastle equestrian centre ryans horses. Equestrian australia ea is the peak body for the administration of equestrian sport in australia. Optimum time watch used in eventing for cross country been used a handful of times needs a new battery other than that it is in good condition, 1238336209.
Dear members, tokyo 2020 olympic qualifier team eventing 2226 may 2019 saumur, france. The optimum time eventing watch battery smartpak equine. Arena eventing is a twophase competition run at be90 and be100 level. Optimum eventing strives to provide a flourishing team attitude while supplying desirable conditions for success in the competitive equine show world. American astm, australiannew zealand tested standards applicable at the time of the. Tilly berendt eventing nation threeday eventing news. The big leap forward with the optimum time oe series 3 equestrian event watch is the programmable count up. Equestrian australia national eventing rules updated dec 2016 7 549. The ultimate eventing stop watch features include large 6.
Optimum time watches are designed to be simple to use and without confusing and unnec. The sport originated as a cavalry test and is comprised of three phases. For the tenyearold gelding, who was sourced just down the road at richard sheanes wicklowbased. For the weekend competition the track has been changed between fences 8 and 9 because of the rain. I am pleased to inform you we have now secured funding in addition to the terry snow making eventing safer fund from our major stakeholder sport australia. Exceeding optimum time completing crosscountry course. Optimum time equestrian event watch mylor chandlery.
We will endeavour to answer your emails as soon as possible. Very simple and straight forward to use, this watch includes a clock, a countup from zero timer with alarm. He might be a firsttimer at the level, and he may have flown all the way from the states to begin this next, crucial stage of his education, but will colemans off the record looked a consummate professional around the tough track, jumping clear to finish bang on the optimum time of 10. Very simple and straight forward to use, this watch includes a clock, a countup from zero timer with alarm, and a programmed countdown timer with alarm. Optimum times ultimate event watch is an easy to use event or cross country watch with a large clear lcd display screen, with bold digits.
This will probably be the optimum time for the crosscountry phase. Equestrian australia limited national eventing rules effective 1 january 2016 latest update 4012016 the equestrian australia national eventing rules may also be found on the equestrian australia website. Take your time when shopping around if you can and be aware that some ottbs need downtime and some really dont. Not more than 75 seconds exceeding the optimum time in the cross. Guide to eventing australian international 3 day event. Last years winners, chris talley and sandros star, are returning to defend the title. Badminton horse trials is one of the toughest and most exciting equestrian events the pinnacle of the worldwide horse trials calendar. Optimum time ultimate event watch redpost equestrian. Ultimate classic event watch australias no 1 horse. Heath has been 3times assistant coach for the australian olympic eventing team. A time limit of twice the optimum time is also imposed. Equestrian watches with a touch of equestrian flare or eventing watches for timing your course. Optimum time eventers stop watch, the best known eventing watch in the world. Equestrian watches from equestrian collections at great prices.
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