CENTRAL ZONE OF PONY CLUBS INC.

No: A0026915H

Central Zone Gymkhana 2014
Lowden Family Shield

DATE:Sunday 30thMarch, 2014.

ENTRIES:Closing Date:Tuesday 18thMarch, 2014.

$40.00 per horse - pre-paid entries on or before closing date

TIMES:Office Opens at 8.00 a.m.

Cards to Secretary’s office before 8.30 am

8.15 a.m. - Gear Check Commences in order of events

9.00 a.m. -Competition Commences

VENUE: Sunbury Pony Club.

Harker St. Sunbury

AWARDS: -Ribbons for placings to sixth (6th).

Pennants for club aggregate points to third (3rd)

Traditional Lowden Family Shield for club with most aggregate points

Central Zone Gymkhana Shield. A new award for the best club performance taking

into account the number of riders present and the size of the club.

ENQUIRIES:Sue Hollins  9744 1255 0403 080 033

Conditions of Entry:

  1. Entering this event constitutes acknowledgement that PCAV rules apply and acceptance of these rules. PCAV rules may be found at
  2. Upon presentation of member’s card to secretary, riders will be issued with a saddle cloth number. Alternatively, riders may use a bridle number. Competitor numbers will be posted on the Central Zone web site at least two days prior to competition day. Numbers must be worn and be visible.
  3. Age Groups will be allocated to rings after the closing date and will be posted on the CZ website on the Friday before this event.
  4. Ring 1 – all riders will receive a ribbon for Turnout.
  5. Pairs and Team of Three Events - Full points will be given to each placing rider. Riders may compete in a higher age group but may only compete once. Riders may be from different clubs.
  6. Led riders must remain on lead at all times and may not compete in other age events.

Led riders to only enter ‘LED ONLY’ events.

  1. Consolation event – Combination not to have won a ribbon in that day.
  2. Games Events - one run only per event.
  3. Handy-Mount - There will be double points for this
  4. Refer other rules on event schedule page.
  5. PCAV Club Member cards are required on the day, must be presented at the event office before riding, and must be accurate.
  6. Correct ‘standards’ numbered helmet must be worn. Spot checks may occur and incorrect helmet will mean elimination.
  7. Gear check is compulsory for all sections and medical armbands are required.
  8. Queries, protests, horse abuse rules as per the PCAV Handbook of By-Laws.
  9. The Organising Committee reserves the right to change this programme, cancel any class or event; divide any class; alter times; refuse entry, with or without stating the reason.
  10. Neither the Organising committee nor the PCAV accepts any responsibility whatsoever for any accident, damage, injury or illness to horses, riders, ground spectators or any other person or property.
  11. Lungeing is only permitted in the designated area.
  12. No Dogs are Permitted

Reminder to riders: remember to give your horse a break when you are not competing, dismount rather than use your horse as an armchair.

Required under Central Zone Rules – (as passed in February 2006 zone meeting)

Central Zone Gymkhana

Central Zone of Pony Clubs Inc. No: A0026915H

(A) PCAV Rules for a Turnout Class
  • Turnout is judged on the presentation of both the rider and the horse taking into consideration the cleanliness of both horse and rider, fit of the gear and the suitability of both
  • Plaiting is Not Permitted
  • PCAV approved Spurs may be worn
  • Snaffle bits only as per PCAV Gear Rules
  • A 75 cm whip may be used.
  • Cheek guards are not permitted.
(B) Consolation Class
  • For rider & horse combination who have not won a ribbon at ALL during the day.
(C) Games Events will be run under PCAV Games Rules

Handy Mount, Old English Plate, Flag and Drum, Pony Twist,

Bending, Sack Race, Stepping Stones

  • All events are timed with one run only
  • Plaiting is Not Permitted
  • No whips or spurs are permitted on course
  • Running martingales may be used
  • Snaffle bits only as per PCAV Gear Rules
  • Correction of course is required for Bending, Sack Race, Stepping Stones and Flag and Drum only
  • Course errors for Old English Plate and Pony Twist result in elimination
  • Course errors in Handy-Mount result in time penalties
  • Practice on course is not permitted at anytime.

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Events will include:

All events will cater for Led riders except Team of three.

  • Turnout
  • Rider
  • Pair of riders
  • Team of three
  • Bareback
  • Led handler
  • Consolation mount & rider

Games events as stated above (c)

Old English Plate and PonyTwist will be replaced with Egg & Spoon and the Biscuit Race for riders under 9.

Clubs must submit1 Entry Form per Club

Competitor Declaration Form (for allhorses).

ENTRY FORM - From Club Only, No Individual Forms

Email entries to:Lisa Kennedy at

Make cheques payable to: “Central Zone of Pony Clubs Inc.”

Post payments to:Event Secretary, Lisa Kennedy

PO Box 98, Kyneton Vic 3444

Phone Queries to:Sue Hollins  9744 1255 0403 080 033

Note: in AGE column please indicate LED riders. They are placed in a separate ring. Ribbons and judges are organised on the basis of the pre-entry. Riders cannot change their mind on the day whether or not they are Led.

------Cut and post with cheque ------

Club:

Contact Name: Contact No: Email:

RIDER NAME / AGE
as at event date /

HORSE

Competitor Declaration Form

Biosecurity is a condition of participation in our Zone’s event. Please complete and sign this form and post to the event secretary along with your entry form and fee. In the event of an outbreak of disease, such as EI, it is crucial that we can track down every horse that has taken part in our event. To do that we need to record where they will have come from, and to where they will be travelling after the event.

Registered Name of Horse
and/or name as officially entered / Address of property from which the horse will be moved to come to this event. / Address of property to where the horse will move after the event. (If different from origin.) / Name of Person Responsible for Horse
Registered Name of Horse
and/or name as officially entered / Address of property from which the horse will be moved to come to this event. / Address of property to where the horse will move after the event. (If different from origin.) / Name of Person Responsible for Horse (Parent/Guardian to sign for riders under 18).