BILLERICAY & DISTRICT RIDING CLUB
BILLERICAY AND DISTRICT RIDING CLUB
SCHEDULES FOR 2017
GENERAL RULES & CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
1.British Riding Clubs recommendPAS015, which provides the greatest protection.
All hats prefixed SE1/ASTMare acceptable.
ASTM is NOT valid on its own; it MUST have the SE1 prefix.
As a Riding club, anybody riding without a hard hat will be asked to leave the
showground.
2. Correct riding dress will be worn in all ridden events.
3. All show jumping classes will be run under BS/Riding Club Rules.
4. Excessive use of whips or spurs or other maltreatment of an animal in or
out of the ring will not be tolerated. Offenders will be liable to have their
entries cancelled and they will be asked to leave the showground.
5. Any decision of any judge is final, subject to Rule 6.
6. Any objection must be lodged with the Secretary within one hour of the
Event andaccompanied by a deposit of £10, which will be forfeited if the
Objection is over-ruled.
7. The Committee reserve the right to cancel, add to or amend any of the
Classes as may be considered necessary.
8. No horse or pony under the age of 4 years should be ridden in show
jumping or dressage classes.
9. The Committee will bear no responsibility for any injury, loss or damage
arising from any cause on or in the vicinity of the showground. It shall be
deemed a condition of entry that each competitor shall agree to indemnify
the Committee against any legal action arising from such an incident.
10. All classes may be limited at the Committee’s discretion. No entry will be
accepted without payment of the correct fee.
11. Entries are accepted at the Committee’s discretion.
12. ARE YOU A TRUE NOVICE? The committee reserve the right to refuse
entry into any class that they do not feel a competitor is entitled to enter.
13. There will be a £1 contribution per rider for First Aid facilities.
- A parent or guardian must accompany all minors to Club shows or team events.
15. Any adult attending a show alone must advise the team manager, secretary or steward
they are alone, and fill in an ICE form.
JUDGING AND AWARDS
End of Season Championship points: A trophy to the highest placed Senior and
Junior (show jumping) will be awarded. Senior dressage and Junior merit dressage
trophies will be awarded.
Please note: Only members are eligible for awarded points: Points will be awarded to competitors in Ring 1 as follows: (Pairs and ‘fun’ classes do not merit points.)
First place6 pointsFourth place3 points
Second place5 pointsFifth place 2 points
Third place4 pointsSixth place1 point
Awards: Rosettes to 6th place in all classes except Class one Cross Poles, in which rosettes will be awarded for double clears. 'Specials' are awarded at Judge’s discretion. Results will be split between Juniors and Seniors if entries warrant.
Water: There is no water available on the Club field, so please remember to bring your own. Toilet facilities are available.
Litter: The Committee would be grateful if you would put all litter in the bins provided or take it home with you. The Council require that we keep the field clear of horse droppings. Please help us by clearing your own horses' mess.
Competing for the Club: Please provide at least one show date on which you will eithercompete or assist, in order to qualify for team entry. You must be a Club member for at least 21 days prior to submission of Team entries. Membership cannot be backdated.
Help:WE ALWAYS NEED HELP TO SET UP ON A SUNDAY MORNING AND/OR CLEARING AWAY AFTER THE SHOW ON A SUNDAY
Height Conversion Chart:
0.50m = 1’7 ½”0.90m = 2’11 ½”
0.55m = 1’9 ½’0.95m = 3’1 ½”
0.60m = 1’11 ½”1.00m = 3’3 ½”
0.65m = 2’ 1 ½”1.05m = 3’5 ½”
0.70m = 2’3 ½”1.10m = 3’7 ½”
0.75m = 2’5 ½”1.15m = 3’9 ½”
0.80m = 2’7 ½”1.20m = 3’11”
0.85m = 2’9 ½”1.25m = 4’1”
DATES OF SHOWS
Sunday, 7th May – Unaffiliated Dressage at Crays Hill
Sunday, 2nd July – Unaffiliated Show Jumping at Crays Hill
Sunday, 13th August – Unaffiliated Dressage at Crays Hill
Sunday, 17th September – Unaffiliated Show Jumping & Fun Day at Crays Hill
Rosettes to 6th place in all Classes with the exception of Class 1, for which there will be no placings but rosettes will be awarded for double clear rounds.
Results will be split between horses and ponies if entries warrant.
UNAFFILIATED DRESSAGE
CRAYS HILL RECREATION park showground
(5 minutes from the A127, between Wickford & Billericay)
SUNDAY, 7thMay 2017
Class 1Introductory A
Class 1 is restricted to combination of horse/pony and rider not to have been placed 1st/2n in a dressage competition and/or no dressage points.
Class 2Introductory B
Not to have won two dressage firsts or any BD points.
Class 3 BD Preliminary Test 2 (2016)
Not to have won more than 25 BD points
Class 4BD Preliminary Test 18 (2002)
Not have won more than 25 BD points
Class 5BD Novice Test 24 (2010)
Not to have won more than 75 BD points
Class 6BD Novice Test 34 (2009)
Not to have won more than 75 BD points
All classes will run under BD rules and Riding Club rules.
Entry Fees:
Members £10.00
Non Members £12.00
Please add £1.00 First Aid cover per rider.
Please note that entries for Dressage close Monday, 1st May 2017
Times for Dressage will be available on the website on Friday 5th May 2017
Results will be split between Juniors and Seniors if entries warrant.
Entries to: Jaki Potts, 45 Downham Road, Runwell, Wickford, Essex, SS11 7LX or Email:
Class / Rider Name / Horse/Pony Name / Member (yes/no) / FeeUNAFFILIATED SHOW JUMPING
CRAYS HILL RECREATION park showground
(5 minutes from the A127, between Wickford & Billericay)
SUNDAY, 2nd July 2017
Commencing 09.30 am sharp
HORSES AND PONIES TO COMPETE TOGETHER
Class 1CROSS POLES– For true novices. All fences will be cross poles in the first round and the second round also cross poles but will be timed. Assistance will be provided if required and everyone will complete the course. There will be no placing in this class; rosettes will be awarded for double clear rounds.
Class 250cms- Combination of horse/pony and rider not to have won three firsts in a Novice show Jumping class – fences will not exceed 0.50 m in first round.
Class 360cms - Combination of horse/pony and rider not to have won two firsts in a Novice show Jumping class – fences will not exceed 0.60 m in first round.
Class 470cms- Combination of horse/pony and rider not to have won two firsts in a Novice show Jumping class – fences will not exceed 0.70m in first round
Class 5PAIRS RELAY–Open to all horses and ponies- fences 0.75m.
Class 680cms - Fences will not exceed 0.80m in first round.
Class 790cms- Fences will not exceed 0.90m in first round.
Class 8100cms - Fences will not exceed 1.00m in first round.
FEES:
MEMBERS: £9.00 NON-MEMBERS: £10.00PAIRS: £12.00 PER PAIR
PLEASE ADD £1.00 per rider for 1st Aid cover.
Rosettes to 6th place in all classes except Class 1. Results will be split between Juniors and Seniors if entries warrant.
ENTRIES WILL ONLY BE TAKEN ON THE DAY
UNAFFILIATED DRESSAGE
CRAYS HILL RECREATION park showground
(5 minutes from the A127, between Wickford & Billericay)
SUNDAY, 13th August 2017
Class 1Introductory A
Class 1 is restricted to combination of horse/pony and rider not to have been placed 1st/2n in a dressage competition and/or no dressage points.
Class 2Introductory B
Not to have won two dressage firsts or any BD points.
Class 3 BD Preliminary Test 2 (2016)
Not to have won more than 25 BD points
Class 4BD Preliminary Test 18 (2002)
Not have won more than 25 BD points
Class 5BD Novice Test 24 (2010)
Not to have won more than 75 BD points
Class 6BD Novice Test 34 (2009)
Not to have won more than 75 BD points
All classes will run under BD rules and Riding Club rules.
Entry Fees:
Members £10.00
Non Members £12.00
Please add £1.00 First Aid cover per rider.
Please note that entries for Dressage close Monday, 7th August 2017
Times for Dressage will be available on the website on Friday 11thAugust 2017
Results will be split between Juniors and Seniors if entries warrant.
Entries to: Jaki Potts, 45 Downham Road, Runwell, Wickford, Essex, SS11 7LX or Email:
Class / Rider Name / Horse/Pony Name / Member (yes/no) / FeeUNAFFILIATED SHOW JUMPING & FUN DAY
CRAYS HILL RECREATION park showground
(5 minutes from the A127, between Wickford & Billericay)
SUNDAY, 17th September 2017
Commencing 09.30 am sharp
HORSES AND PONIES TO COMPETE TOGETHER
Class 1CROSS POLES – For true novices. All fences will be cross poles in the first round and the second round also cross poles but will be timed. Assistance will be provided if required and everyone will complete the course. There will be no placing in this class; rosettes will be awarded for double clear rounds.
Class 250cms - Combination of horse/pony and rider not to have won three firsts in a Novice show Jumping class – fences will not exceed 0.50 m in first round.
Class 3HORSE & HOUND COMPETITION- Horse/Pony and rider to jump a small course and then rider to take a dog round a small course.
Class 460cms - Combination of horse/pony and rider not to have won two firsts in a Novice show Jumping class – fences will not exceed 0.60 m in first round.
Class 570cms- Combination of horse/pony and rider not to have won two firsts in a Novice show Jumping class – fences will not exceed 0.70m in first round
Class 6PAIRS RELAY – Open to all horses and ponies- fences 0.75m.
Class 780cms - Fences will not exceed 0.80m in first round.
Class 890cms - Fences will not exceed 0.90m in first round.
Class 9100cms - Fences will not exceed 1.00m in first round.
FEES:
MEMBERS: £9.00 NON-MEMBERS: £10.00PAIRS: £12.00 PER PAIR
PLEASE ADD £1.00 per rider for 1st Aid cover.
Rosettes to 6th place in all classes except Class 1. Results will be split between Juniors and Seniors if entries warrant.
ENTRIES WILL ONLY BE TAKEN ON THE DAY
COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR 2017
ChairmanMary Bates
Tel. 07899 818112
Email:
TreasurerJayne Cummins,
Tel. 07887 534539
Membership SecretarySally Bates
Tel. 07545 848221
Email:
Show SecretaryJaki Potts
Email:
Senior Team ManagerJayne Cummins
Tel. 07887 534539
Junior Team Manager Sally Rose-Horne
Tel. 07887 762917
Hayley Goode
Janet Mann
Jonathan Watson
Rosie Bates