| Horses | Ponies | Total |
---|---|---|---|
 | n | n | n |
Total animals (n) | 20 | 9 | 29 |
Competition level at beginning of season | 20 | 9 | 29 |
  Competed at level comparable to EC | 11 | 6 | 17 |
  Never before competed at a level comparable to EC | 9 | 3 | 12 |
Competitions during preparation phase | Â | Â | Â |
Total number | 4.0 ± 1.8 | N.A. |  |
   Competition per level: |  |  |  |
      CCI*** or CCI**** | 2.3 ± 1.8 | N.A. |  |
      CIC*** | 0.9 ± 1.1 | N.A. |  |
      CIC** or CCI** | 0.7 ± 1.2 | N.A. |  |
Number of training weeks before first competition* | 6.7 ± 4.1 | N.A. |  |
   Level of first competition: |  |  |  |
      CCI*** or CIC*** | 52.6% | N.A. |  |
      CCI** or CIC** | 15.8% | N.A. |  |
      CCI* or CIC* | 31.6% | N.A. |  |
Average interval between competitions (weeks) | 3.7 ± 2.8 | N.A. |  |
   Range | 2–14 | N.A. |  |