Williamstown Horse & Pony Club Inc.
Reg No. A0003288C PO Box 601
ABN 78 409 189 592 Williamstown, Vic., 3016
www.williamstown.ponyclubvic.org.au

Annual Pony Club Gymkhana

Pony Club, Topsy, and Games Classes
PC Show Jumping (Table A & Top Score) Competitions*

·  Qualifying Event for Central Zone President’s Cup

·  NEW SAND SHOWJUMPING ARENA

Date: / Sunday 9th October 2011
Times: / Competition commences: 9:00am Gear checking from: 8:00am
Venue: / Quarry Reserve, Park Crescent, Williamstown (Melway Map 55, H6)
Closing Date: / Friday 30th September 2011. Pre-Entry Required
Enquiries: / Pip Molnar Tel: 0419 896 075
Email:
Facilities: / Canteen facilities, breakfast (from 8am) and BBQ lunch available
Free parking for cars and floats
Entry Fees: / Flat, Show Jumping and Games: $45 per combination
Flat Classes and Games: $25 per combination
Show Jumping(Presidents Cup): $25 per combination
Games(Barrel Racing,Pony Twist) $5(For Both competitions,max 2 attempts at each game)
Awards: / Flat Classes: Ribbons to 4th place
Show Jumping: Ribbons to 4th place for individual competitions
Sashes to 4th place for overall show jumping in each grade
Games: Ribbons to 4th place each
Raffle and Lucky Dip
Flat Classes: / Class divisions will be determined subject to entries & advised in the final program
Pony Club Classes / Topsy Classes#
Ridden Pony Club mount / Beginner’s mount
Pony club rider / Topsy rider
Led handler / Led handler
Pair riders / Happiest rider/mount combination
Bareback rider / Bareback rider
Fancy Dress (PCAV approved helmets and boots essential)
Games
# Events are strictly for ungraded beginners 12 yrs & under. Experienced riders are asked to show consideration.
President’s Cup
Competition Over Two Rounds,First Round Not Against The Clock and Top Score Competitions for each grade (results to be aggregated for President's Cup points)
Rules follow FEI Rules for Jumping Events (2006). www.horsesport.org
Competition Over Two Rounds: Article 273.2.1,3.3,4.3 Top Score Competition: Article 270
Maximum heights and spreads in metres
Grade / Max Start Heights / Max Height / Max Spreads
Grade PB / 1.00 / 1.20 / 1.20
Grade PC / 0.85 / 1.05 / 1.05
Grade PD / 0.70 / 0.85 / 0.85
Grade PE / 0.55 / 0.70 / 0.70
Grade PF / 0.45 / 0.55 / 0..55

Conditions Of Entry: Entry is conditional upon acceptance of these conditions

1.  Entering this competition constitutes acknowledgement that PCAV rules apply and acceptance of these rules.

2.  The organising committee reserves the right to cancel any class or competition; divide any class; alter times; refuse any entry with or without stating the reason.

3.  No refunds after closing date except with vet or medical certificate. However an administration fee may be deducted.

4.  Neither the organising committee of this competition 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.

5.  PCAV club member cards must be inspected at the event office before riding.

6.  All riders must wear medical armbands.

7.  Gear check is compulsory for all sections.

8.  Correct ‘standards’ numbered helmet must be worn as specified in PCAV Gear Rules. Spot checks may occur and incorrect helmet will mean elimination.

9.  Competitor numbers - the organising committee will pre-allocate and advise numbers. Competitors may supply their own numbers. Saddle cloth numbers will be available at the event.

10.  Queries, protests, horse abuse rules as per the PCAV Handbook of By-Laws.

11.  Dogs are prohibited without exception.

12.  Horses must be at least 4 years old, no stallions, colts or rigs.

13.  More than one horse may be ridden subject to the conditions of PCAV Handbook of By-laws multiple horse rules. Additional horses are subject to preferences will be based on listed order on entry form.

14.  Plaiting is optional.

15.  PCAV Alcohol Policy applies 16.Lunging is not permitted

Flat Classes Entry Form

Club

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Rider’s name / Age* / Pony Club/
Topsy / Mount / Height of Mount / Email for final program#

* Age of rider as at 10th October 2010
# Include a self-addressed envelope if you do not have email for return advice of the final program

Show Jumping Competition Entry Form

Club

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Rider’s name / Age* / Mount / Grade / Email for final program#

* Age of rider as at 10th October 2010# Include a self-addressed envelope if you do not have email for return advice of the final program

I agree to the WH&PC displaying my child’s image on their website in conjunction with a caption using their first name, mount & club.
Signature
Entries Close: Friday 30th September 2011

Entries to: Event Secretary, PO box 601 Williamstown 3016

Entry fees: Flat & Show Jumping: $45per combination
Flat Classes: $25 per combination
Show Jumping: $25 per combination

Games $5 per combination

Cheques payable to: Williamstown Horse & Pony Club Inc.

Enquiries: Pip Molnar 0419 896 075
Email:

Competitor Declaration Form

Biosecurity is a condition of participation in our Club’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.)

Health of Horse (s): I declare that the horse named above will be in good health, eating normally and not showing signs of respiratory disease during the last 3 days leading up to this event. I give my authorisation for the Event Secretary to call for veterinary inspection of the horse/(s) named above and in my care should they be showing signs of respiratory illness at any time during the course of the event. I agree to pay any veterinary fees incurred as a result of this veterinary examination.

Horse Event Declaration Waiver : I understand that due to diseases such as equine influenza, the Victorian DPI, or other State or Commonwealth government body, may restrict or prevent the movement of horses, vehicles and personnel for a period of time (‘Standstill.’). I acknowledge and agree that a Standstill is a risk of competing at this event and I agree to pay all costs or expenses as a result of a Standstill.

Biosecurity Guidelines: I have read and understand the PCAV Biosecurity Guidelines on the website www.ponyclubvic.org.au and I will act in accordance with these guidelines.

Refund Policy: I understand that the Williamstown Horse and Pony Club Inc will refund all entry fees if the event is cancelled prior to the closing date of the event. If the event is cancelled after the closing date, entry fees will not be refunded.

Signature of Person Responsible for Horse:
(Parent/Guardian to sign for riders under 18).
Person who will transport the Horse (if different from above)
Name: / Phone/Mobile:

Operating at Quarry Reserve, Corner Violet Street and Park Crescent, Williamstown

A member of the Pony Club Association of Victoria