FEI Nations Cup

The Nations Cup is a tournament series in the show jumping, whose origins lie in 1909. The tournament series consists of many Nations, which will be held as part of CSIO tournaments.

• 2.1 Continuous mode 2003-2008 2.1.1 Samsung Super League
• 2.1.2 Nations Cup

• 2.2.1 Meydan FEI Nations Cup
• 2.2.2 Promotional Leagues

• 2.3.1 General
• 2.3.2 Season Finale
• 2.3.3 Europa League 1

The history

The First Nations prices: 1909-1928

In 1909, the first two Nations Cups were independently jumping, still more than a decade before the founding of the International Equestrian Federation ( FEI ) is performed. These were consequently held according to the rules of the respective national associations or by the rules of the organizer.

The first Nations Cup in the history of show jumping was held in June 1909 in the context of today held London International Horse Show in London. It was attended six rider teams participate, each with three participants, in this case the French team won ahead of Italy and the UK.

The second Nations Cup was held on September 17, 1909 in San Sebastian, Spain. This took seven teams participate with five riders. Only four riders who had competed on the first Nations Cup in London, also took part in San Sebastian. Here the Italian team won ahead of Spain and Argentina. San Sebastian was never again host a Nations' Cup Show Jumping.

In 1910 Nations Cups were held in London Olympics and in Brussels. From the year 1911 there was the first time a consistent framework for the Nations prices. This year these were held in Rome, Turin, Brussels, London and New York's Madison Square Garden. The success of the various nations teams led to perception and recognition of the at that time still relatively young sport in various countries, which meant that jumping 1912 Olympic event for the first time. In the following years more and more nations awards were organized in show jumping.

The early years of FEI: 1929-1939

The FEI, which was founded in 1921, drew from 1929 next to the Olympic Games ( equestrian sports ) and the major international tournaments, including the Nations prices included in the show jumping. In 1930, the FEI presented the first time at an international tournament calendar. As part of this calendar also the first calendar of Nations tournaments have been prepared, which consisted of fourteen Nations Tournaments: Berlin, Aachen, Nice, Rome, Brussels, Lisbon, Warsaw, London, Lucerne, Geneva, Dublin, Boston, New York and Toronto. If one were to add the current regulations of the Nations Cup for the point allocation, would this year Italy won ( with 34 points ) ahead of Germany ( 27 points ) and Switzerland (24 points).

In the thirties winning countries that had previously played hardly any role in the Nations Cup Show Jumping, increasingly more important. While the nations teams from France, Italy and Switzerland, the first years of the 20th century, played a dominant role, Germany and Ireland took over in the thirties increasingly play a leading role. From 1931 to 1938/1939 the German team won 29 nations prices, Ireland won 22 nations prices over the same period.

After the Second World War: 1945-1964

After the Second World War, the first international equestrian competitions were held again slowly. In 1946, prices could Nations for the first time will be held - in Dublin, New York and Toronto. In 1947, 10 nations prices could be discharged again. In subsequent years, the number of nations prices continued to increase. From 1952 (West) Germany, which was taken up again in the FEI could gain in importance in the Nations Cup.

The President's Cup from 1965 to 1984

Elected for the FEI General Assembly as President of the FEI Philip Mountbatten, Duke of Edinburgh suggested the creation of a championship based on the results of Nations prices. As a prize for the winning team, he offered a trophy - the ' Queen's Trophy " - presenting his wife, Queen Elizabeth II riding out. This first Nations Cup in the history of show jumping was won in 1965 by the British team. Of the 16 discharged this year Nations Cups won the UK six (Madrid, Olsztyn, Dublin, Copenhagen, Ostend and Rotterdam), thus reaching 34 rating points ( ahead of Italy with 30 points and West Germany with 28 points ).

The United States of America won the President's Cup in 1966 and 1968. From 1969 to 1979 Britain won seven times the President's Cup, West Germany won this in the same period four times. 1980 France won the President's Cup.

The Prince Phillip Trophy and the Gucci Trophy: 1985-1989

In 1985, the President 's Cup and the Queen's trophy replaced by a new, annual championship. This is indicative of a point system rating was designated in 1985 and 1986 as the "Prince Phillip Trophy". From 1987 to the Nations Cup series had your first title sponsor for a period of three years: Gucci. In 1987, 17 nations, prices have been discharged under the " Gucci Trophy", France won in this and the following year the title.

The HCS Nations Cup and the Nations Trophy: 1990-1996

In 1990, the Dutch technology company HCS took over the role as title sponsor of the Nations Cup. However, the sponsorship ended after just over a year as a result of the then economic crisis. Moreover, all of this time for the first Nations Cup final. This took place in September 1991 held at the Zangersheide in Lanaken and was won by the team of the United States of America.

After the departure of HCS as the title sponsor and the Nations Cup final was abolished. From 1992 to 1996, decided again a points system over the series victory, at this time, the series was called "Nations Trophy".

The Samsung Nations Cup: 1997-2003

The Korean company Samsung began in the fall of 1995, to be interested in a sponsorship in international equestrian sport. After lengthy negotiations, Samsung could be persuaded to become title sponsor of the Nations Cup. For this purpose, a budget of 3 million Swiss francs has been agreed. The first Samsung Nations Cup began on 11 May 1997 at La Baule, France. The first Samsung Nations Cup consisted of 17 Nations Cups, at the end of the season was again a Nations Cup final, this time at the Canadian Nations Cup tournament in Spruce Meadows (Calgary ). This finale was part of the regular Nations Cup series, including scoring, only the amount of scoring differed ( double points ). After the final, it was clear the United States of America had the Samsung Nations Cup with 39.5 rating points won in 1997, the Netherlands was second with 34 points. This year, the prize for the most successful rider of the Nations Cup season has been issued for the first time. In this case all clear rounds of a rider be added at the Nations Cup ( Nations Cup once with a bug-free: 1 point for a Nations Cup double clear: 3 points). Winner in this rating was U.S. citizen Alison Firestone.

The second season of the Samsung Nations Cup existed from 30 Nations Cups, the final ( according to the same rules as in the previous year) was held in Donaueschingen on 20 September 1998. The victory in the Nations Cup this year went to France.

Despite exciting finals in 1997 and 1998, the Regulations were amended for the following season. There was again (as in 1991 ) a separate Nations Cup final, which took place in Gijon in 1999. While the Dutch team won went to France the regular season, the final victory and the title of the Nations Cup winner in 1999. This system was ( 2000-2003 ) maintained in the next three years, Ireland and Germany once won twice the regular series. The final victory went in 2000 to Germany, 2001 to the Netherlands, 2002 and Italy 2003 Italy.

The Samsung Super League with FEI: 2003-2008

In 2003 the structure of the Nations series has been completely restructured. For the eight nations best teams in the world the "Samsung Super League " was created. These occurred in eight nations prices in Europe - La Baule, Rome, St. Gallen and Lucerne, Rotterdam, Aachen, Hickstead, Dublin and Barcelona - to. Barcelona was this always discharged as Super League final, which (as the finals in 1997 and 1998) was part of the regular tournament series, including scoring, the only difference was the awarding double points at the finale.

From the remaining nations prices ( in Europe, North and South America) a kind of second League of Nations' was created, which was referred to as the Nations Cup from 2003 to 2008. Within this series were among the nations of prices rating points are accumulated, the nation with the most points was at the end of the season Nations Cup winner and therefore entitled to participate in the Samsung Super League from the following year. In return, each of the team went with the fewest points in a Super League season in the Nations Cup from.

Winner in the Samsung Super League

Nations Cup winner ( Up in the Samsung Super League)

• 2003: United States of America
• 2004: Switzerland
• 2005: Sweden
• 2006: Belgium
• 2007: Ireland
• 2008: France

Meydan FEI Nations Cup / FEI Nations Cup: 2009-2012

After Samsung had withdrawn from the promotion of the Nations Cup competitions in show jumping, the FEI began looking for a new sponsor. At the same time begun to revise the rules of the previous Samsung Super League. On February 1, 2009 about one hundred years after the discharge of the first Nations' Cup, a new sponsor was presented: the Meydan Group, builder of Meydan City, including the new racecourse in Dubai. The newly Nations series, which is based on the previous Samsung Super League is called " Meydan FEI Nations Cup ." Instead of the previous eight nations may now ten teams taking part in this series. Also, the series calendar remains largely unchanged, only the previous final in Barcelona has been deleted, it came as a normal train station added the Swedish Falsterbo.

Instead of the previous Nations Cup as a subdivision of the Super League now have the " Promotional League Europe " and created the " Promotional League North and South America" ​​. In addition, a " Promotional League Middle East" was conducted in 2010. In 2011, the structure was changed again, the previous " Promotional League Europe " is separated a Western European " European League " and an Eastern European " Challenger League " ( " Challenger League "). The " Promotional League North and South America," will be renamed " Americas League ". At the end of each season the Promotional League Final will take place in Barcelona. After that decides to ascend which two nations in Meydan FEI Nations Cup. Conversely, increasing year on year two nations in the respective Promotional League from.

The original of the " Meydan FEI Nations Cup" mode was maintained for only one year. After Belgium and the United Kingdom were tied place at the end of the 2009 season on the last but one, it was decided that the number of participating nations to lower it again in 2011 to eight. Against her descent put the UK a contradiction, but this proposal was rejected by the FEI Tribunal. In consequence of the British Equestrian Federation withdrew before the International Court of Sport (CAS). This decided that Britain should remain in the Meydan FEI Nations Cup. Thus 2010 took another ten teams at the Nations Cup series part.

In April 2011 it was announced that Meydan is no longer sponsor the series from the 2011 season.

Winner of the Meydan FEI Nations Cup

Before the start of the 2009 season, the number of participating nations was increased to ten. Thus could be reassigned after the descent of Sweden three nations starting places. This was done by ranking the three each top-ranked show jumper of any nation in the world rankings. The rising nations were thus Sweden, France and Canada. However, as the National Equestrian Federation of Canada renounced, Italy moved by Cup season of 2009 in the Nations.

Winner of the Promotional League Europe

Winner of the Promotional League final

° guest Imaging nation without possibility of ascension in the Nations Cup.

Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup: from 2013

After a year without a sponsor was from the 2012 season, which was founded by the Saudi King Abdullah bin Abd al - Aziz of Saudi Equestrian Fund 's new series sponsor.

As of the 2013 season this is reflected also in the name and in the regulations; the series is now named Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup, with the word Furusiyya is taken from the Arabic and stands for ( chivalrous ) horsemanship. The goal is a globalization and increased funding for tournament series.

In the FEI General Assembly in late 2012, the new regulations were announced. Here, a compromise between the original plans and the interests of the European associations and organizers was found. Provided are six leagues: Europe I, II Europe, North and Central America, South America, Middle East, Asia / Australasia and Africa.

At the end of the season there will be a final. In this final 18 teams will start.

Series mode

Series mode 2003-2008

Samsung Super League

In the Samsung Super League Nations, eight teams ( respectively, the same nations within a season, but riders and horses can change ) with eight Nations Cup against each other. These nations prices were discharged as jumping with two rounds and jump. These were both in the first and in the second round of four ( in the first and second round identical ) horse - rider combinations a United Nations team. Both in the first and in the second round, the result of a rider could be deleted, and thus was not included in the assessment. At the end of the test, the teams will be placed (regardless of the period) according to the of them conceding penalties. In the case of the direct object in the first place was taken by the top-ranked nations teams each have one ( from team boss some of) the participants in a jump-off part.

As far as the Nations Cup was held in a country that was not represented in this season in the Super League, was allowed to compete in this Nations Cup, the domestic Nations team. However, these were left in the scoring system in mind. The rating points were awarded according to the following system:

At the finals in Barcelona with double the amount has been assigned. Insofar as a Nations Cup was a place occupied twice due to the direct object of two teams (except first place), the number of rating points was added by this and the following space. This value was then divided by two (number of aequo Nations teams). The thus calculated number of rating points were each awarded to both teams.

Nations Cup

At the Nations Cup of Nations Cup all nations could participate. The results of the teams that were eligible (this year ) to participate in the Samsung Super League, however, were taken out in the full settlement. These exams were held as jumping with two rounds and jump. However, there was, in particular in relation to the second round, two different regulations:

• At CSIO 5 * - Tournaments: In the first round all nations teams started with four horse-rider pairs. The second round reached the top six nations teams after the first round. The penalty points were taken in the second round, could start four riders per nation in the ( same ). Both in the first and in the second round, the result of a rider could be deleted.
• At CSIO 2 * - to CSIO 4 * tournaments: In the first round also started all nations teams of four horse-rider pairs. The second round reached the top eight nations teams after the first round. The penalty points were taken in the second round, were allowed to start in the of each participating nation three of the four horsemen. Therefore, a result of a rider could only be painted in the first round.

In both regulations at the end of the test, the teams were placed (regardless of the period) according to the of them conceding penalties. In the case of the direct object in the first place was taken by the top-ranked nations teams each have a specified ( by team boss ) for participants in a play-off part. Points are awarded hung in the Nations Cup on the number of participating countries and the degree of difficulty of CSIOs from.

Series mode 2009-2012

Meydan FEI Nations Cup

In the Meydan FEI Nations Cup occurred in the first ten years Nations teams ( respectively, the same nations within a season, but riders and horses can change ) with eight Nations Cup against each other. These nations prices were discharged as jumping with two rounds and jump. These were both in the first and in the second round of four ( in the first and second round identical ) horse - rider combinations a United Nations team. The second round reached the top eight nations teams after the first round. In 2011, the number of teams was reduced to eight in both rounds.

Both in the first and in the second round, the result of a rider could be deleted, and thus was not included in the assessment. At the end of the test, the teams were placed (regardless of the period) according to the of them conceding penalties. In the case of the direct object in the first place could still participate ( by team boss certain ) participants per First Place teams in a playoff.

As far as the Nations Cup was held in a country that is not represented in this season in the Nations Cup, was allowed to compete in this also the domestic Nations team. This, however, was left in the scoring system in mind. She was allowed to participate in the second round, as far as their results for the first circulation was not worse than that of the eighth-placed regularly participating team. The rating points were awarded according to the following system:

Promotional Leagues

The regulations for the " Promotional Leagues " was identical with that of the Nations Cup from 2003 to 2008. However, the tournaments were divided League series, depending on the continent in various Promotional.

The Promotional Leagues series were:

• European League - from 2009, as of 2011, only Central and Western Europe
• Americas League - from 2009
• Challenger League ( Challengers League) - as of 2011, previously part of the European League
• Middle East League - only 2010 discharged

At the end of the season was held Promotional League final, which took place respectively in Barcelona. That the six best teams in the Europe League and the best team of each other Promotional League were allowed to participate. Unless one of the teams did not participate, which moved after each question in the Promotional League next placed team. The top two nations teams this final rose to the Meydan FEI Nations Cup next season.

Series mode from 2013

Generally

With the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup and the regulations have been significantly altered. There are seven leagues provided: Europe I, II Europe, North and Central America, South America, Middle East, Asia / Australasia and Africa. There are, however, not carried out anywhere in the world Nations tournaments on the level provided, only four leagues in the 2013 season performed ( Europe I, II Europe, North and Central America, Middle East).

Each national association must select at the beginning of the season the prices Nations, in which the own team can gather score points for the final participation. These are each half of the tournaments for each league. More launches in other nations prices outside the league of their own are possible in these, however, no evaluation points can be collected.

Each Nations' series score points are awarded. The scoring is as follows:

Season Finale

For the finale of the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup qualifying 18 teams: six from Europe 1, Europe 2, three from North and Central America two, two South America, Middle East, two, Asia / Australasia and two from Africa a team. As far as the host country of the finale does not qualify, this may go as a 19 team at the start.

Europa League 1

A special case is Europe: Although the above rules apply, in addition, there are special regulations. In the 2013 season, the Europa League comprises one eight teams from 2014, this will be ten teams. As special stages the Stations of the previous FEI Nations Cup (La Baule, Rome, St. Gallen, Rotterdam, Aachen, Falsterbo, Hickstead, Dublin ) were selected. 2014 guillemots replaced the station in Aachen, as the local CHIO is no longer part of the Nations Cup.

The top six teams from the FEI Nations Cup 2012 and the two climbers from the FEI Nations Cup Promotional Leagues 2012 are the Europa_liga 1 in 2013. Starting in 2014, the crews of the Europa League 1 will be revised annually.

Participants in the Europa League 1 are from 2014:

The Europa League 2 was formed from the other European Nations Cup, in the start the remaining European teams.