Eventing

As the national governing body representing equestrian interests in Canada, Equestrian Canada (EC) is responsible for setting safety standards across all disciplines. The policies and procedures below exist to uphold these standards and create a safe and positive environment within EC sanctioned eventing competitions for all participants.

Medical Cards & Medical Arm Bands

In lieu of medical armbands for all competitors, in order to ensure that vital information is available to first aid or medical personnel in case of emergency, athletes must comply with the following:

• Contact Info: It is mandatory for all athletes to provide valid contact information for an emergency contact/next-of-kin. The information must be included on the entry form or provided to the event secretariat upon arrival. The organizing committee and medical officer are responsible for ensuring all information has been received before cross-country.
• Declaration of Medical Condition: Athletes with medical conditions that may be relevant* in case of a medical emergency are responsible for wearing a medical data carrier** (from a system provider able to communicate information) at all times when riding at an event. Alternatively, at minimum, a medical armband of good quality can be used. Athletes who choose to wear a medical armband can download and complete the Medical Card form below.

Download the Medical Card 

*Relevant conditions include recent head injuries, serious past injuries or surgeries, chronic health problems such as diabetes, long-term medications, and allergies. If in doubt about a relevant condition, the athlete should discuss with their treating physician.

**A medical data carrier (also called a medical information tag or medical alert bracelet/necklace) is a small emblem or tag worn on a bracelet, neck chain or on the clothing, and is intended to alert paramedics, physicians or first responders that the wearer has an important medical condition.