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Frangible Devices in Australia Roger Kane NSO Meeting Lausanne January 2019

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Transition from Guideline to Rule • Late 2016 NEC endorsed guideline for use of Frangible devices on certain fence types in 1/2/3* competition • Early adopters began implementation from Dec 2016 • Covered as a topic at CD meeting Feb 2017 • Funding support received May 2017 from Terry Snow “Making Eventing Safer Fund” to support accelerated implementation • Late 2017- implementation appeared patchy and a renewed change management effort was begun.

Transition from Guideline to Rule-The Rule EA 547.2.4.a. In 1*/2*/3*/4* courses whether for national or FEI competition in Australia, all fences that can be fitted with frangible devices MUST be fitted with frangible devices. These include all open corners, open oxers, verticals or near verticals with open rails, top rail on triple bars and gates where the rail dimensions and weight fit the acceptable parameters of an approved frangible device.

Support for the Change-Change Management Principles Apply • November 2017 EAEC agreed to move from a guideline to a rule effective Feb1 2018. • Explanatory message to officials and OC’s • Education program by NSO(or TD) & CD covered 100+ officials • Emphasis on CD/OC and TD working together early to plan necessary changes • Support for TD in the event a fence must be removed

Risk Management Matrix- Frangible devices are only part of the risk reduction mix Horse Rider Course MER Review Frangible Devices Equiratings National XC Guidelines XC Coaching Syllabus National Athlete Reps Preventive Front Shoulder Concussion protocol Fence Judge Incident Video Protective Medical Services Improved SIMP Protocols Improved Risk Management plans Management Well Trained and Effective Officials Effective Statistics and Compliance Reporting

Thankyou Roger Kane NSO Meeting Lausanne January 2019