CHESHIRE HUNT NORTH BRANCH

OF THE PONY CLUB

ONE DAY EVENT

Incorporating the Rose Bowl Area 5 team competition

& Area 5 Tetrathlon

(Swimming, shooting & running on Sunday 8th May 2016 at Alsager Leisure centre – organised by Area 5 Tetrathlon Committee)

ODE OPEN TO PONY CLUB

& RIDING CLUB/NON PC MEMBERS

SMALLWOOD LIVERY CENTRE

SMALLWOOD, CHESHIRE, CW11 2XE

by kind permission of Mr & Mrs I Morris

Saturday 7th May 2016

Entries secretary: Ms J Deakin, 2 Broomfield Barn, Trap Street, Somerford Booths, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 2LT.

Enter and pay online via www.cheshirehuntnorthpc.com or by post using the official entry form

Refreshments will be available

Location: Smallwood Livery Centre is situated 1 mile off the A534 approx 4 miles from Sandbach and 3 miles from Congleton. If accessing from Junction 17 of the M6 head east on the A534 towards Congleton. Go straight over traffic lights where A534 crosses A50. Approx 1 mile after lights take right turn signposted Smallwood & Brookhouse Green (also PC sign). Keep on this lane for approx 1 mile and look out for box park signs.

ALL CLASSES ARE OPEN TO PONY CLUB AND NON MEMBERS OF ANY AGE & WILL BE SPLIT ACCORDINGLY.

CLASS 1 (P.C 80)

Height of fences: approx – 80cms (XC & SJ)

CLASS 2 (P.C 90) The John Chute Memorial Class INCLUDING THE AREA 5 ROSEBOWL (TEAMS OF 4, 3 SCORES TO COUNT)

Height of fences: approx – 90cms (XC & SJ)

CLASS 3 Open, (P.C 100)

Height of fences: approx 1 metre (XC & SJ)

This event is run under 2016 Pony Club Eventing Rules. All non Pony Club members and must have

3rd party liability insurance cover. Body protectors (Beta 2009 level 3) & medical armbands are compulsory for the XC phase.

Dressage Tests: Class 1 - Novice Eventing Test 2013

Class 2 – The Pony Club Intermediate Eventing Test 2015

Class 3 – The Pony Club Open Eventing Test 2010

NB. In accordance with Pony Club rules, the XC course in all classes will be timed. ALL dressage tests to be ridden from memory. This is NOT classed as a Beginner’s event.

The Dressage Tests can be downloaded from www.pcuk.org

Entry Fee for all ODE classes: £50.00. (£35 CHNPC members). There will be an additional First Aid charge of £3.50 per rider, payable on entry. XC only (for PC Area 5 Tetrathlon if not doing full event) £30 (+ 1st Aid charge £3.50 per rider)).

Enter and pay online via www.cheshirehuntnorthpc.com or by post using the official entry form. Cheques payable to ‘CHNPC’. Please write name of rider and class entered on back of cheque. Entries Close: Saturday 30th April 2016.

Event enquiries: contact Joan Deakin, 07484714321 or

PRIZES

CLASS 1 Rosette and prize to highest placed CHNPC member age 10 and under.

Rosette and prize to highest placed Pony Club member age 10 and under.

Rosettes and prizes to the first 6 competitors in each section, (PC & non PC).

Rosette and prize to highest place CHNPC member in each section.

Rosette and prize awarded to best dressage in each section.

CLASS 2 Rosettes and prizes to the first 6 competitors in each section, (PC & Non PC).

Rosette and prize to best CHNPC member in each section.

Rosette and prize awarded to best dressage in each section.

The Area 5 Rose Bowl presented to the highest place Area 5 Pony Club team

Rosettes and prizes presented to 1st – 3rd place Area 5 Pony Club teams in The Rose Bowl competition.

CLASS 3 Rosettes and prizes to the first 6 competitors in each section, (PC & Non PC).

Rosette and prize to best CHNPC member in each section.

Rosette and prize awarded to best dressage in each section.

ALL PRIZEGIVINGS WILL BE UNMOUNTED AT THE SECRETARY’S MARQUEE.

ALL RIDERS MUST BE DRESSED APPROPRIATELY IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THEIR PRIZE.

Prizes only awarded if the rider is present at the prizegiving.

The organisers reserve the right to amend awards presented.

We are open to suggestions after the Event.

Conditions of entry.

1. This competition will be run in accordance with Pony Club Eventing rules 2016.

2. No practice over any part of the course is allowed at any time for 2 weeks prior. Any rider in breach of this rule will not be allowed to compete at the event, and any entry fees will be forfeited.

3. All PC entries must be signed by the District Commissioner

4. All PC members’ hats must be tagged.

5. All Horses / Ponies to be at least 5 years old

6. The Chief Stewards decision is final.

7. Beta 2009 Level 3 Body protectors and medical arm bands compulsory for the cross country

8. All PC Competitors wishing to wear spurs must carry a note of permission from their DC, unless rider has passed the B test Riding section.

9. No entry fee will be refunded after the closing date for entries.Prior to the closing date, refund given if place is filled, minus administration fee.

10. If Air vests are worn, they MUST be over a normal body protector. In the case of a fall, they must fully deflate or be removed before continuing. If an Exo BodyCage is worn, the secretary MUST be informed and a key left to be given to the medical team.

11. Only horses or ponies competing at the event may be ridden.

10. CANCELLATION – In event of cancellation, all entries will be automatically forwarded to the new re-arranged date for the competition. The safety of riders and horses is of paramount importance to us. However, it is only under extreme conditions that the event will be cancelled. If the event is cancelled £20 (max) from each entry fee will be retained to cover costs incurred. If you believe the event may be at risk of cancellation please either check on the branch website or phone any of the following numbers on Friday 6th May 2016 or Saturday 7th May 2016. Anna Sherry 07880500369 Event number 07484714321

There will not be a farrier in attendance on the day.

FIRST AID IN ATTENDANCE

HEALTH & SAFETY:

The Organisers of this Event have taken reasonable precautions to ensure the Health & Safety of every person present. For these measures to be effective, everyone must take reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring and must obey the instructions of the Organisers, all Officials and Stewards.

DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY:

Save for death or personal injury caused by negligence of the organisers or anyone for whom they are in law responsible, neither the organisers of this event or the Pony Club, or the agent, employee or representative of these bodies accept any liability for any accident, loss, damage, injury or illness to any horses, riders, owners, spectators, land, cars, their content and accessories or any other person or property whatsoever, whether caused by their negligence, breach of contract or in any way whatsoever

The cross country course is open for inspection from 2pm Friday 6th May 2016.

Cheshire Hunt North Branch of the Pony Club

One Day Event Saturday 7th May 2016 at Smallwood Livery Centre

ODE Entry Form (please complete a separate entry form for each combination.)

Name of rider ______Age on 1.1.16 (if applicable) ______

Address ______

______Contact details: Tel ______

Email address ______Class entered ______

Rose Bowl team members (Class 3) to be submitted by District Commissioner by email to

Tetrathlon XC ONLY/ ODE entry (in conjunction with Area 5 tetrathlon comp) PLEASE DELETE AS APPLICABLE.

Name of Horse ______Branch of Pony Club or Riding Club (if applicable) ______

If non-PC competitor, please sign to state you have 3rd party liability insurance cover______

Signature of D.C or secretary of visiting branch (If applicable)____________

If class full, would you like to go onto the waiting list? YES / NO (Please circle.)

Entry Fee enclosed ______Confirmation of entry will be made by email or text.

PLEASE PUT NAME OF RIDER AND CLASS ON BACK OF CHEQUE; payable to CHNPC.

Riders please complete section below.

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