Horse Show Team Package

Local Event Team

This package is ideal for riders new to eventing and wishing to compete at Pre-entry and Entry level Horse Trials or riders looking to upgrade to Pre-training mid/end season.

Riders are welcome to add additional shows and clinics in addition to the ones chosen in this package.

Clinics

XC Clinic with Paul Popiel Date TBA

XC Clinic with Emily Bertrand Date TBA

Dressage

May 2nd Spiritwood Dressage Bronze Show

Show Jumping (Please Choose One)

May 9th NNEP Bronze Jumpers

June 20th Westar Bronze Jumpers

Events (Please Choose Four)

June 6th Ottawa Spring Horse Trials

June 27th Touch A Rainbow Horse Trials # 1

July 11th Dreamcrest Horse TrialsOR August 15th Canterdown Horse Trials

September 12th Oakhurst Horse Trials

September 26th Touch A Rainbow Horse Trials # 2

Extras:

  • August 28/29 Fiddlers Bronze/Silver Hunter-Jumper
  • August Training Camp at Grandview
  • September 3rd – 5th OHTA Championships
  • September 19th OVH Hunter Pace
  • October 4th OVH Team Chase
  • October 12 day Trip Competition & Training in Virginia and the KentuckyHorsePark

Discount of 20% off trailering and coaching will be given to Show Team Members for additional clinics and shows.

Show Team Members will also receive 10% off all REC Clothing & Gear and 15% off any additional lessons purchased above the standard 4 lessons per month.

Costs:

Total Package Value $1650 Package Price: $1250

Included:

  • REC White Show Pad
  • Participation in 6 Shows
  • Participation in 2 Clinics
  • Participation in 5 Classes at on of REC In House Fun Shows
  • Submission of Entries
  • Coaching at Shows
  • Trailering to Shows

**Please note that Memberships, Entry Fees, Stalls, Hotel’s, Braiding & Grooming fees are not included**

Date:

Royale Equestrian Centre

National Event Team Show Package

Entry Form

Name of Rider:

Parent or Guardian:

Phone Number:

Address:

Horse/Pony:

A $400 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of registration. The remainder will be paid in 3 Post Dated Cheques Made Out to Royale Equestrian Centre in the amount of $304.16 Dated April 15, May 15, and June 15th .

A $75 Discount will be provided to Members who pay in full by April 30th 2010.

Dressage

  • April 25th Spiritwood Dressage Bronze Show

Show Jumping (Please Choose One)

  1. May 9th NNEP Bronze Jumpers
  2. June 20th Westar Bronze Jumpers

Events (Please Choose Four)

  1. June 6th Ottawa Spring Horse Trials
  2. June 27th Touch A Rainbow Horse Trials # 1
  3. July 11th Dreamcrest Horse Trials OR August 15th Canterdown Horse Trials
  4. September 12th Oakhurst Horse Trials
  5. September 26th Touch A Rainbow Horse Trials # 2

2010 HORSE SHOWTRIP FORM

INFORMATION - CONSENT TO PARTICIPATE & LIABILITY

Participants Name: Date:

STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE NOTICE

Royale Equestrian Centre does not provide any accidental death, disability, dismemberment, and medical/dental expenses insurance on behalf of the students participating in the activity

ELEMENTS OF RISK

The off property horse shows , being offered, involve certain elements of risk. Accidents may occur while participating in off property activities, which may cause injury or illness (e.g. students are advised to wear long sleeves, long pants, shoes and socks and an insect repellent on unprotected skin when participating in areas where there is a chance of being bitten by an infected mosquito with West Nile Virus.

These accidents result from the nature of the activity and can occur without any fault on either the part of the student, or the Royale Equestrian Centre or its employees or agents, or the facility where the activity is taking place. By choosing to participate in the activity, you are assuming the risk of an accident occurring.

The chance of an accident occurring can be reduced by carefully following instructions at all times while engaged in the activity. Approved ASTM Helmet MUST be worn at all times when mounted on your horse, and a Saftey Vest is highly recommended.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY

I acknowledge that the sport of Horse Riding is a high-risk sport and that I am participating at my own risk and in full knowledge of the hazards and potential hazards which are inherent in this sport. I further acknowledge the inherent risk in riding and working around horses, which risks include bodily injury to both horse and rider which can result from normal use, competition or schooling.

In consideration of being allowed to participate in this event, I hereby assume all risk and I hereby release and absolve the organizing committee, volunteers, officers, directors, agents, representatives and employees, independent contractors and the owners and occupiers of Royale Equestrian Centre from all responsibility, liability or claims of any nature and kind which I may have arising from my participation in this activity, including but not limited to bodily injury or death to myself or my horse(s) and damage to property arising from any cause whatever, including the negligence of one or more of the individuals and organizations referred to herein.

I hereby declare that in participating at this horse show that I have read and fully understand and agree to the terms and conditions stated herein and that it is binding upon my executors, heirs and assigns.

REQUIRED SIGNATURES FOR PARTICIPATIONACKNOWLEDGEMENT T

I/we have read the above and understand that having our child participate in the above activity we are Assuming the risks associated with attending the horse show/riding clinic.

Signature of Participant______Date______

Parent/Guardian______Date______

PERMISSION AND BEHAVIOUR AGREEMENT

I/we give permission for my son/daughter/ward to participate in the above activity.

I/We agree to pay any damages that may be occasioned through the misconduct or carelessness of my son/daughter/ward to the person or property of any other party or parties.

Signature of Parent/Guardian______Date______

Witness ______Date ______

RULES & GUIDELINES

This guide does not include all of the rules, but only some of the most common rules and is not intended to replace the EC rulebook.
All competitors should have an Equine Canada rulebook that they can access. Rulebooks can be downloaded from the Equine Canada website by simply clicking this link.

  • There are usually six different divisions within a horse trial...(however some event offer a non-sanctioned level of Pre- Entry.) The divisions most offered are Entry, Pre-Training, Training, Preliminary, Intermediate & Advanced. It is the rider's responsibility to enter the correct division. Check the OHTA /EC website for eligibility rules related to Open and Regular divisions.
  • A Horse trial consists of three different phases of competition. Usually, but not always, the competition is held over one day. Completion of all of the phases without elimination and with the lowest possible score is the main goal of the rider.
  • The phases always start with Dressage, where the percentage mark is converted to penalty points and is then used to add penalty points from the other two phases.
  • Stadium or Cross Country can be run, either one first after dressage.
  • For your individual times, you should call the secretary at the time listed in the Omnibus or check the OHTA website to get to the link to Eventing news website for a list of competitor times for the competition.
  • The Omnibus is a book that lists all the competitions across Canada. It will be sent to you as part of your OHTA membership. The pages of the Omnibus can also be accessed on the OHTA website. The Omnibus contains all the dressage tests that you will need for the year. The dressage tests can also be downloaded from the OHTA and EC websites.
  • You must submit an EC entry form for each competition. It can be downloaded from the OHTA or EC website. A copy of it will be sent to you with an OHTA membership. It is important to fill in each entry form completely.
  • You must wear a medical armband for all jumping phases of the competition. It must be completed accurately. The TD or steward may do spot checks.
  • You must have a 'number holder' to wear on XC. Check with the organizer of the event to see if they can loan or supply you with one if it is your first event. Most competition sites have them for sale.

Memberships needed vary according to what level you are riding.

  • All riders need to be current members of the OEF.
  • All riders need to be current members of the OHTA.
  • Equine Canada Sport Licence – Bronze for PE/E & PT, Silver for T, Gold P/I, Platinum for FEI
  • All horses competing in Training level and above must hold an EC or FEI passport and have a current EC horse license

DRESSAGE

  • Dressage is a ridden in a 20x40 metre ring for all Entry, PT, Training and some Preliminary divisions. A 20 x 60 meter ring is used for Intermediate and Advanced divisions. The dressage test is primarily designed to test the obedience, suppleness and straightness of your horse. The tests get progressively more difficult at each level.
  • You must get a Tack Check before you enter the ring. You will be eliminated if you don't get the tack check.
  • The test should be ridden from memory but can be read to you for Preliminary and below divisions as long as it is not a championship division.
  • You must wait to hear the signal before you enter the ring. You could be eliminated if you enter before the signal. You have 45 seconds after the signal has been given to enter the ring.
  • Nobody is allowed to coach or talk to you while you are riding your test. You could be eliminated if this happens. You must also remember that you can not talk or make noises to your horse while you are riding the test or you will have some penalty marks assessed to you.
  • Nobody except the competitor is allowed to ride the horse while on the competition site except a groom who may walk the horse on a long rein. The horse may be lunged, with or without side reins, by someone other than the competitor. This applies to all phases of the competition.

DRESS

  • A dark colour jacket.
  • A riding shirt with stock or tie.
  • A riding helmet with safety harness for juniors. Seniors may wear a riding helmet without the harness.
  • Breeches or jodhpurs, preferably in a light color.
  • Long boots, Jodhpur boots or a 'Boot system' made of hard leather. (Suede half chaps are not allowed.)
  • Riding gloves.
  • Whips are not allowed during the dressage test but may be carried in the warm up area.
  • Spurs may be worn but must be made of smooth metal with no rowels and the shank pointed towards the back. They must not exceed 3.5 cm long. In Preliminary, Intermediate and Advanced divisions spurs are compulsory.
  • Competition number must be worn and should be displayed on the arm or on the saddle pad or on the bridle.

SADDLERY

  • English type saddle with stirrups, girth and saddle pad.
  • English type snaffle bridle with an ordinary snaffle bit of metal, rubber or synthetic material. If metal the parts of the bit that touch the horse's mouth must be made of only one metal. The bit may be straight or jointed in the center, but the mouthpiece must be smooth. (Twisted, wire or roller bits are not allowed) A 'French-link' is allowed but a Dr Bristol is not allowed. The rings of the bit may not be more than 8cm in diameter.
  • The snaffle bridle may have a dropped or figure-8 nose-band as long as it is made entirely of leather. It may have a small piece of sheepskin at the joint of the figure-8 to prevent rubbing of the horse's face.
  • A breastplate may be used.
  • Martingales, side reins, draw reins, balancing reins, boots or bandages, bit guards, tongue straps, blinkers, nose guards and fly shields are all not allowed. (Fly shields may be used under exceptional circumstances at the discretion of the ground jury) Boots and bandages and fly shield may be used in the warm up area.

CROSS COUNTRY
Cross-Country (XC) is designed to test the horse and riders ability to jump natural obstacles over varied terrain.
New Rule Update: Falls: The first fall of competitor at obstacle on the cross-country course or on the show jumping course will result in elimination
Elimination of competitor after third refusal anywhere on cross country or after the 4th refusals at the Pre-Training level and below.
Requirement of competitors to leave the cross country course after elimination

  • You must be ready to start at your designated time. You may be penalized if you arrive late. Warm-up fences will be provided. They are flagged as for XC and must be jumped in the correct direction.
  • You must get a tack check before XC.
  • Each obstacle to be jumped will be flagged with a red flag on the right side and a white flag on the left side. The horse and rider must jump between the red and the white flags
  • Each obstacle will be numbered consecutively in the order that they must be jumped. Each numbered obstacle will be color coordinated for each division. Check on the XC map for what color numbers represent your division
  • Jumping an obstacle twice, out of order or completely missing the obstacle will result in elimination. The only exception to this is if there is a lettered combination and then it is allowable to re-jump parts of the obstacle after a refusal or run-out, to get to the other part of the obstacle. However, if it is a numbered combination, no part of the obstacle may be re-jumped.
  • Refusals are defined as stopping in front of the obstacle to be jumped, necessitating representing the horse to the obstacle. Stopping even momentarily constitutes a refusal except when jumping an obstacle without height. Jumping down a bank or over a ditch would mean you could stop momentarily before jumping but the horse must not step back-wards even with one leg. The horse may move sideways before jumping. A prolonged halt at this kind of obstacle would be judged as a refusal. Three refusals at the same obstacle or lettered combination will mean elimination and more than four refusals in total over the entire course will also incur elimination.
  • Run-outs occur when the horse is presented at the obstacle and avoids it in such a way that he has to be represented at the obstacle. Three run-outs or refusals or a combination of both at one obstacle or lettered combination incurs elimination and a combination of more than four refusals or run-outs at obstacles over the entire course will incur elimination.
  • Circling on course is allowed except between a lettered combination. However, once you have presented at an obstacle you may not circle as this would then be classified as a run out
  • Sometimes there are compulsory markers on the course. They are flagged exactly the same as obstacles. All obstacles or compulsory markers must be passed through mounted on your horse.
  • Directional markers are usually yellow and designed to point you in the correct direction.
  • Each competitor (Entry level and above...pre-entry timing of cross country is optional and you must ask the event!)will be timed while they are on the XC course. The time allowed will be clearly marked on the XC map along with the speed that the course should be ridden. The aim is to arrive at the finish line within the time allowed. However, there is a penalty for riding the course too fast. For Preliminary and below divisions if you arrive at the finish line more than 30 seconds before the time allowed, you will be penalized by one point per second under the 30 seconds. If you arrive at the finish line over the time allowed you will be penalized by 0.4 penalty points per second over the time.
  • Circling or slowing down to a walk or serpentining before the finish line to avoid excess-speed time penalties can incur penalties. This is called willful delay.
  • Nobody can help you while you are riding the XC course. This includes giving you directions or telling you how to ride the course.
  • If you are unfortunate to fall off during your XC ride you are automatically eliminated.
  • If your horse falls (The horses shoulder and hind touch the ground) it is automatic elimination.
  • You must check in with the vet at the end of XC when a Vet check is available.
  • PENALTY POINTS

1ST FALL OR RIDER = ELIMINATION and MANDATORY RETIREMENT
1st RUNOUT OR ILLEGAL CIRCLE = 20 PENALTY POINTS
2nd RUNOUT OR ILLEGAL CIRCLE = 40 PENALTY POINTS
3rd RUNOUT OR ILLEGAL CIRCLE = = ELIMINATION .
DRESS

  • Breeches
  • Long boots, jodhpur boots or 'boot system' as in dressage.
  • XC shirt with sleeves.
  • XC crash vest.
  • Protective headgear, which meets or exceeds ASTM standards. The harness must be secured at all times when jumping. The competitor must stop and secure the harness if it becomes undone during the round.
  • A medical arm band.
  • Whips not exceeding 30 inches in length.
  • Spurs may be worn with the ends pointed downwards and not exceeding 3.5 cm in length. No rowels are allowed.
  • A Competition number must be worn using the number holder.

SADDLERY