GRAFTON HUNT BRANCH OF THE PONY CLUB
NOVICE & OPEN ONE DAY EVENT
Hosted by Mrs Lesley Smith
Foxhill Farm, Eydon
Nr Daventry, Northants NN11 3QB
4th June 2016
Mini (U10), Junior (U12), Novice, Intermediate & Open
Open to adults, non pony club members and riding clubs
Enter online at
Secretary: Horse-Events Email: Tel: 07962 251696
Entries Close: Monday 30th May 2016 or when classes full.
CLASS 1 Harley Mini Individual (10 years & under)
Dressage: The Pony Club D Level Dressage Test Walk & Trot
Show Jumps & Cross Country approx. 45cm-55 cm. Dressage test may be read but will incur 5 penalties. SJ & XC course built in an enclosed field & friendly, inviting design to welcome beginners). XC will not be timed.
CLASS 2 Harley Junior Individual (12 years & under)
Dressage: The Pony Club C Level Dressage Test
Show Jumps & Cross Country approx. 60cm-70cm. Dressage test may be read but will incur 5 penalties.SJ & XC course will be built in an enclosed field & designed to be a friendly, inviting & welcoming introduction. XC will not be timed.
CLASS 3 Harley Novice Individual
Dressage: Pony Club Introductory Dressage Test 2007. Show Jumps & Cross Country approx. 75cm XC will not be timed
Section A: Combination not to have been placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd in any ODE
Section B: Open to all competitors
CLASS 4 Harley Intermediate Individual
Dressage: Pony Club Novice Eventing Test 2013. Show Jumps & Cross Country approx 85cm. XC based on optimum time published at course walk.
Section A: Combination not to have been placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd in any ODE
Section B: Open to all competitors
CLASS 5 Harley Open Individual
Dressage: BE 100 Dressage Test 101 (2009)Show Jumps and Cross Country max height 100cm . XC based on optimum time published at course walk
PRIZES:
Class 1: Mini Eventing Challenge Cup
Class 2: Lewis Garfield Challenge Cup
Class 3 (Section A): Tim Brown Challenge Cup
Class 4 (Section A): Stan West Challenge Cup
Rosettes to 8th place & best dressage & highest placed Grafton member in each Class/Section.
ENTRY FEES:
Classes 1 & 2 Grafton & Non Grafton Members: £30.00
Classes 3-5 Grafton Members: £38.00
Visitors Classes 3-5:£42.00
Medical Charge per competitor £4.00
All entries subject to non-refundable booking fee£1.25
- SCHEDULES AND STARTING TIMES:
- Competitors asked to provide their own number bibs for classes 3-5
- Times available on Thursday 2nd June from 6pm.
- The course may be walked from 2pm on the day before the competition. NB please note that Classes 1 & 2 will not be available to walk once the cross country phase of the first class has commenced.
- Veterinary and medical cover provided. Refreshments available.
- Foxhill Farm is located ½ mile south of Moreton Pinkney on Thorpe Mandeville Rd. Please follow signs & approach from this direction, not via Eydon or Cannons Ashby. A one-way system will be in operation to ensure traffic flow.
ALL DOGS MUST BE KEPT ON LEADS AT ALL TIMES
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
1. This event will be run in accordance with the Pony Club Eventing Rules 2015, modified where applicable. All competitors must wear fastened hard hats complying with this Rule Book PAS015,EN1384, AS/NZS38381998, ASTMF1163, SNELLE2001) when mounted. Riding at anytime without a hat will result in elimination. Body protectors to correct standards and Medical Armbands must be worn during the Cross Country phase. Hats must be tagged before the first phase of the competition.
2. Riders MUST retire from the competition after a fall.
3. Horse/pony may only compete once.
4. The Committee reserves the right to refuse an entry without giving a reason & to alter the programme if weather or other conditions require. In the event of cancellation, entry fees less £10.00 per person will be refunded on receipt of SAE by 30th June 2016.
5. Neither the Committee nor person acting on their behalf accepts any responsibility for loss, damage, accident or injury to horses/pony riders, or any other persons or property whatsoever.
6. Correct riding attire must be worn at all times when mounted and for dismounted prize giving.
7. No practice over any part of the Course is allowed at any time.
8. Only competing and stewards horses allowed at the event.
9. Competitors who, for transport and other reasons, would like to have times near one another please state this clearly on the entry form.
10. Age as on 1st January 2016.
11. The Organisers reserve the right to section classes according to age and date of birth.
12. Photographer: By entry to this competition, competitors agree to being photographed by the official photographer.
13. THE JUDGES DECISION IS FINAL.
14. Entry fees are non refundable unless withdrawn before the closing date. A vet or doctor’s certificate must accompany withdrawals.
15. All competitors will be expected to ride at their allotted times. Failure to do so may incur elimination.
16. Non PC members must be covered by their own insurance.
17. Veterinary cover will be provided on the day, all fees to be met by the individual.
18. Results will be posted on
HEALTH & SAFETY – The Organisers of this event have taken all reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of everyone present. For these measures to be effective everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent
Save for the death or personal injury caused by the negligence of the organisers, or anyone for whom they are in law responsible, neither the organisers of this event or The Pony Club nor any agent, employee or representative of these bodies, nor the landlord or his tenant, accepts any liability for any accident, loss, damage, injury or illness to horses, owners, riders, spectators, land, cars, their contents and accessories, or any other personal property whatsoever, whether caused by their negligence, breach of contract or in any other way whatsoever. Entries are only accepted on this basis.
The organisers of this event have taken all reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of everyone present at this event. For these measures to be effective, everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents. They must obey the instructions of the organisers and all officials and stewards.
All non Pony Club competitors are not covered by The Pony Club insurance and must have their own third party cover. The Grafton Branch of The Pony Club and the organisers of this event are not legally responsible for non Members and their insurance will not cover you.