Lexintington, KY - May 29, 2003 - The following change to Article 506.3 of the 2003 FEI Rules of Eventing, adding the CIC as a qualifying option for championship events at the one and two star level, is effective immediately:

Level of Qualification Listed Competitions

CH* 1 qualifying result must be achieved as a combination out of any of the following competitions:

· CIC*
· CCI*
· CCIO*

CH** 1 qualifying result must be achieved as a combination out of any of the following competitions:

· CIC**
· CCI**
· CCIO**

This rule change will affect the qualifications for the 2003 Young Riders Championship. Please direct any questions regarding this change to the Young Rider Coordinator in your area or to Torri Nahorniak, Eventing Sports Manager, at (859) 225-2027 or via email at tnahorniak@equestrian.org.