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The Standard — Activity Module 6

Events & Competitions

For equestrian events and competitions of every scale and discipline. AM6 covers the complete event lifecycle—from planning and venue readiness to horse welfare, veterinary control, participants, spectators, resources, environmental performance and post-event legacy. It applies proportionately, from local competitions to major international events.

18 CML Criteria + 54 Activity Specific Criteria = 72 Criteria for Compliance

Criteria

What AM6 assesses

AM6-1Legal Authority and Permission to Operate
AM6-2Event Classification, Scope and Applicable Rules
AM6-3Event Governance and Allocation of Responsibility
AM6-4Participant and Stakeholder Commitment
AM6-5Sustainability Planning and Event Lifecycle Management
AM6-6Pre-Event Readiness and Operational Assurance
AM6-7Venue Suitability, Capacity and Permanent Event Infrastructure
AM6-8Temporary Venue Conversion Equestrian Infrastructure
AM6-9Event Stabling and Horse Accommodation
AM6-10Horse Identification, Entry and Traceability
AM6-11Horse Arrival, Loading and Unloading
AM6-12Horse Transport Compliance and Journey Management
AM6-13Participant and Horse Transport Data
AM6-14Event Biosecurity and Infectious Disease Control
AM6-15Horse Fitness to Participate or Compete
AM6-16Veterinary Services and Emergency Horse Care
AM6-17Officials, Judges, Examiners, Stewards and Regulatory Functions
AM6-18Stable Security and Controlled Horse Areas
AM6-19Competition, Racing, Examination and Performance Areas
AM6-20Warm-Up, Practice, Parade and Horse-Circulation Areas
AM6-21Horse Handling, Tack, Whips, Spurs and Equipment
AM6-22Horse Workload, Rest and Recovery
AM6-23Medication, Veterinary Treatment and Competition Integrity
AM6-24Participant Eligibility, Examination and Competition Integrity
AM6-25Rider, Athlete and Participant Safety
AM6-26Spectator, Visitor and Public Safety
AM6-27Human Medical and First-Aid Provision
AM6-28Integrated Emergency and Contingency Planning
AM6-29Weather, Climate and Environmental Conditions
AM6-30Post-Activity Horse Recovery and Departure
AM6-31Event Mobility and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
AM6-32Event Energy Performance
AM6-33Event Water Performance and Horse Water Security
AM6-34Wastewater and Drainage Control
AM6-35Manure, Bedding and Organic Waste
AM6-36Solid Waste and Circular Event Management
AM6-37Sustainable Procurement, Suppliers and Contractors
AM6-38Temporary Materials, Branding and Event Infrastructure
AM6-39Environmentally Harmful Substances and Pollution Prevention
AM6-40Air Quality, Noise and Lighting
AM6-41Land Use, Soil, Ecosystems and Biodiversity
AM6-42Food, Beverage, Merchandise and Concessionaires
AM6-43Workforce, Volunteers and Contractor Competence
AM6-44Social Responsibility, Accessibility and Community Impact
AM6-45Equestrian Heritage and Cultural Responsibility
AM6-46Sponsorship, Media and Commercial Influence
AM6-47Economic Responsibility and Event Resilience
AM6-48Quantitative Event Performance and Benchmarking
AM6-49Horse Welfare, Veterinary and Incident Performance
AM6-50Post-Event Performance Verification
AM6-51Corrective Action and Continual Improvement
AM6-52Post-Event Venue Restoration and Closure
AM6-53Event Legacy and Knowledge Transfer
AM6-54Communication, Transparency and Responsible Claims

SEI AM6 — Full Module

Purpose, scope of responsibility, assessment hierarchy and every criterion with its evidence requirements. PDF · V3-2026.

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