Militari is a characteristic Polish sports competition having its roots in the Second Republic, where in the years 1923-39 the Polish Army Horse Championship was played, during which competitions typical for "horse" disciplines such as dressage, cross-country running and jumping were additionally enriched with shooting and wielding a sabre and lance during a horse charge.
Militari competitions organized in the III Republic of Poland are not aimed at practical military preparation, they are played as an elite amateur sport maintaining military traditions of the former Poland. These competitions have the character of a multicompetition, therefore the training and preparation requires a long time and a lot of effort.
The contemporary character of these competitions is reflected in the following regulations of the competition, which took place in 2007 in Warsaw, organized by the Polish Army Cavalry Squadron.
COMBAT COMPETITION
Polish Army Cavalry Squadron,
Polish Army Volunteer Cavalry Squadron, named after 1st Cavalry Regiment
invite
all cavalrymen
from the Cavalry of the National Authority
to the present time,
to participate in the Combat Competition.
Time - 30 June, competitors' briefing at 10.00 am.
Place - The Equestrian Center in Stara Miłosna, Szkolna Street 14.
Refereeing Commission: Jumping - Tomasz Pawlik
rifle - Robert Woronowicz
shooting - Zygmunt Bartków
Prizes - books on cavalry and military history
sponsored by Polonia Militaris Foundation.
Participation:
1. in the competition are entitled to participate:
- representatives of organizations referring to cavalry tradition.
- Representatives of the Polish Army, Police, Municipal Guards, scout troops, etc. who follow the rules acknowledged in the cavalry environment.
- Individual riders cultivating cavalry traditions. 2.
Participants must be at least 17 years old.
The minimum age is 17 years; minors must have a written and confirmed parental consent. 3.
3) Participants must have a medical certificate allowing them to take part in the competition.
Participants must have a medical certificate allowing them to take part in the competition. 4.
4) Horses must be at least 4 years old. The horse can take part in the competition twice
competition twice, but under different riders. 5.
5. upon arrival, it is necessary to present a veterinarian's
veterinarian's certificate for each horse about its health condition and origin
area free from infectious diseases and current vaccination
against influenza. Lack of the certificate will make it impossible to enter the horse
The lack of the certificate will prevent the horse from entering the premises of OSSKiR in Stara Miłosna. 6.
6 Dressage of riders and the order of horses:
Riders appear in uniforms that are consistent with the regulations of their
The riders appear in the uniforms according to the regulations of their organizations and units, or in the uniforms of the cavalry units to whose traditions they refer. The cavalry line with sabre is obligatory. 7.
7 Entry fee - 30 PLN per competitor.
Registration deadline: 26.06.2007: 26.06.2007 It is necessary to give:
- name of the represented organization/formation, address, phone/fax number
- names and surnames of participants (a horse is also a participant)
- short description of the organization/formation. These data are needed to present the contestant to the public.
Description of the competition
A competitor can only take part in one ride. The horse twice under different competitors.
The competition consists of four competitions ridden by the contestant as one fighting competition (ride).
1. parcours
2. lance
3. sabre
4. pneumatic weapon shooting
The course of the competition:
Competitor enters the square where obstacles are set up,
The competitor rides into the square where park obstacles, lance obstacles, sabre obstacles and pneumatic weapon shooting are set.
The contestant should sit on a horse dressed in cavalry line with sabre.
The contestant is wearing a protective helmet on his head.
Before entering the competition area, the competitor is breath tested so that he/she is not a danger for the staff of the area and the horse.
Note: Repeat raids on the posse are not permitted.
Note: The use of battle lances is mandatory. A steel spearhead, backstay,
sling, loop or sleeve at the stirrup.
Note: A sling is obligatory for the sabre.
Attention: The judging panel may stop the ride if deficiencies in
of the cavalryman's training may endanger the health of the horse
of the horse and the yard staff.
Attention: Slapping the horse with a sabre or driving with a lance will be
punished with disqualification of the competitor.
At the referee's signal the competitor moves through the aiming points (starting time):
1. for park obstacles - five obstacles, six jumps. Obstacles height up to 90 cm, width up to 90 cm.
After passing the obstacle course, the competitor drives to the designated point, from where he takes a lance and moves to the
2. Track of lance pellets. Five poses are fought in accordance with the Cavalry Regulations of 1938.
After passing the track the competitor drives to the designated point again, holding the lance in "thigh" position, gives up the lance, takes the sabre, puts sling on the arm and moves on
3. The sabre course. There are five poses fought in accordance with the 1938 Cavalry Regulations.
After finishing it the competitor puts the sabre in its scabbard, rides up to the shooting position, dismounts from the horse and gives it back to the horse loosener, enters the
3. the shooting stance. Shooting is carried out with long air rifle.
The shooter is to be in a standing stance without support. Distance - 10-15 m.
Three shots to a biathlon target.
After completing the shooting, the competitor returns to the horse held by a groom, mounts the horse, and crosses the finish line. Stop time.
Scoring:
Jumping
- Each obstacle overcome cleanly is scored 10 points.
- 10 points are deducted for a throw. 4 points are deducted for the first break.
3 points are deducted for the first break.
- After the second break rider avoids an obstacle and continues riding, receiving for
0 point for the omitted obstacle.
- The rider is obliged to attack the obstacle. In case of
failure, he/she has to repeat the attempt and only after the second failure
may bypass the obstacle.
White weapon
- Lance - each poser attacked correctly - 10 points.
incorrectly - 0 points.
- Sabre - blade cut (two parts) - 15 points.
broken blade - 5 points.
other firearms - 10 points each.
Shooting - each hit - 10 points.
In case of equal number of points the time decides about the place occupied.
FINAL PROVISIONS
Participants are obliged to respect the cavalry uniform and regimental colors. The cavalry uniform (garrison and field) bearing the national emblem and the colors of the regiment should be worn complete, unbuttoned and neat. The cavalryman should remember that he represents the regiment
and should behave in accordance with commonly accepted norms
of wearing the military uniform. It is not permissible to combine
elements of the uniform bearing the national emblem and
It is unacceptable to combine elements of the uniform bearing the national emblem and regimental colours with elements of civilian clothing. 2.
On the premises of the Center, apart from places designated as stretching rooms, it is obligatory to walk at a walk pace on designated roads.
Using sabre and lance (training, shows) can take place only on the designated squares
3. cavalrymen who are not allowed to ride in the lance or sabre ranks may not ride in the lance or sabre ranks.
(3) Cavalrymen who wish to perform additional elements of the cavalry art should contact the Competition Organizer.
4th Officials (Judges Commission and the Board of OSSKiR in Stara Milosna) have the right to give orders and instructions, compliance with which is compulsory. The Referee Commission has the right not to allow a competitor whose skill level is insufficient to take part in the trial. Such decisions are final. 5.
5th Competitors are obliged to comply with rules and regulations of OSSKiR, especially fire safety rules.
6th Organizer recommends personal accident and civil liability insurance for participants of the event. 7th Organizer is not liable for any damage caused by accidents.
7th The organizer is not responsible for any accidents and thefts that may occur during the competition. 8.
8th The organizer reserves the right to make changes to the competition program.
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR HORSES
1st The horse comes first in all equestrian sports.
2) The welfare of the horse should stand above the interests of breeders, riders, trainers, owners, handlers, organisers, sponsors and officials.
(3) All handling and treatment should ensure the health and well-being of the horse.
4. efforts must be made to ensure a high level of nutrition, veterinary care, hygiene and safety for the horses.
(5) Proper conditions must be provided when transporting horses. Steps must be taken to ensure good ventilation and regular feeding and watering of the horses. 6.
(6) Great emphasis should be placed on increasing education in the training and handling of horses and the promotion of equine health research.
7) In the welfare of horses, the preparation and skills of the rider are considered most important.
(8) All training and riding methods must take into account the horse as a living creature and must not carry techniques considered unauthorized by the F.E.I.
9) National Federations should develop an appropriate control system so that all persons and subordinates respect the welfare of the horses.
10) National and international equestrian rules and recommendations concerning this matter should be applied not only during competitions but also during trainings. Equestrian regulations and recommendations must be constantly updated to ensure the welfare of the horses.
Everyone involved in equestrian sport is required to abide by the above principles of the Code of Conduct for Horses.
The regulations were developed by:
Lt. Robert Woronowicz
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