KERGUNYAH PONY CLUB INC

HORSE TRIALS

6th March, 2011

SANDY CREEK RECREATION RESERVE

Lockharts Gap Road, Sandy Creek VicRoads Ref: Map 36 C6

ENTRIES CLOSE: 25th February 2011

Entries: Pony Club Riders: $30 Open Riders $45

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST INCLUDE TOTAL PAYMENT WITH YOUR ENTRY OTHERWISE YOU ENTRY MAY NOT BE ACCEPTED.

(IF YOU WISH TO EFT PAYMENT CONTACT EVENT SECRETARY FOR BANK DETAILS)

ALL DRESSAGE TESTS ARE FROM THE JULY 2006 EDITION OF
“DRESSAGE FOR PONY CLUB” – DRESSAGE TO COMMENCE AT 8AM

ARENAS: GR 1-3 in 6Om X 20m / GR 4-5 in 40m X 20m

CROSS COUNTRY COURSE OPEN FOR INSPECTION AT 3PM SAT 5th March 2011

It is recommended to walk the course on Sunday prior to riding

Pony Club:

Grade 1 PCAV Dressage Test C Showjumping max height 1.05m spread 1.20m

Grade 2 PCAV Dressage Test C Showjumping max height 0.90m spread 0.90m

Grade 3 PCAV Dressage Test C Showjumping max height 0.75m spread 0.75m

Grade 4 PCAV Dressage Test C Showjumping max height 0.60m spread 0.60m

Grade 5 PCAV Dressage Test C Showjumping max height 0.45m spread 0.45m

Open Riders Grade 1 to Grade 4 PCAV Dressage Test C

PRIZES: PONY CLUB: EMBROIDERED RUG for 1st Place, SASHES to 6th

OPEN RIDERS: PRIZES, SASHES to 4th

President: Ashlee MacCalman 02 60271985

District Commissioner: Tania Russell 02 6027 1375

Event Secretary: Andrea Willcox 0260 273673

Horse Trials Co-ordinator: Tania Russell 02 6027 1375


Conditions of Entry

(in accordance with new PCAV rules effective 1 July 2007)

·  Entering this competition constitutes acknowledgement and acceptance that PCAV rules apply.

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

·  No refunds after closing date except with vet or medical certificate.

·  ATTENDANCE CARDS: Pony Club cards are to be produced when collecting back numbers. Back numbers to be picked up by 10.00am or rider will be eliminated. Cards can be collected when back numbers are returned to clubrooms

·  All open section competitors must sign a day attendance form and send with entry. All back numbers must be returned to clubrooms before leaving event.

·  Open Riders to ride the Showjumping in Jacket, and Jodphur colour for this event is as per PCAV Uniform rules.

·  Competitors may enter more than one horse. Competitors entering more than one horse must nominate in order of preference, as entries may be limited to one horse, if grades are full or aggregate entries exceed total entries allowed.

·  A horse may only be entered into one section and ridden by one competitor.

·  Gear check is required for all riders, and before each phase.

·  Armbands will be inspected at gear check to ensure compliance and is required by all riders.

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

·  Any rider under eight years of age may not compete,

·  Lungeing is not permitted

·  Horses must be at least age four, no stallions, colts or rigs.

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

·  Alcohol Policy: officials and riders are not permitted to consume alcohol eight hours prior or during the competition. Under-age drinking is not permitted.

·  Neither the organizing 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. Kergunyah Pony Club Inc. Registered Association: No A000465C

·  Camping will be available in designated areas at $5:00 per night/per family and must be paid with entry form. NO powered sites available. Yards are limited, at $10.00 and must be booked and paid for with the entry form.

·  Each Club MUST provide one cross country judge for every three riders or part thereof entered.

ALL ENTRANTS PLEASE NOTE:
STRICTLY NO DOGS ALLOWED
Bringing a dog onto the grounds risks elimination for the associated rider.


Jump Specifications

Extract from PCAV Horse Trials Rules

For both pony club and open sections

C.13.4 specifications for showjumping – in horse trials

Max Spread
Grade / Distance / No of obstacles / Max. Height / At base / At highest point / Speed metres/min
1 / Not more than 400m / 9-12 / 1.05m / 1.80m / 1.20m / 325m
2 / Not more than 400m / 9-12 / 0.90m / 1.50m / 0.90m / 325m
3 / Not more than 400m / 9-12 / 0.75m / 1.00m / 0.75m / 300m
4 / Not more than 400m / 9-12 / 0.60m / 0.75m / 0.60m / 250m
5 / Not more than 400m / 9-12 / 0.45m / 0.60m / 0.45m / 250m

C.12.3 Specifications for cross country

Obstacles Max Height / Grade 1 / Grade 2 / Grade 3 / Grade 4 / Grade 5
Solid obstacles & solid part of brush/bullfinch / 1.05m / 0.90m / 0.75m / 0.60m / 0.45m
Brush fence / 1.20m / 1.05m / 0.90m / 0.75m / 0.60m
Spread without height / 2.40m / 2.00m / 1.35m / 0.90m / 0.60m
Spread with height
- at highest point / 1.20m / 0.90m / 0.65m / 0.50m / 0.45m
- at base / 1.80m / 1.50m / 1.00m / 0.75m / 0.45m
Maximum drop / 1.40m / 1.20m / 1.00m / 0.70m / 0.50m
Water depth- entry to exit / .30m / .30m / .30m / .30m / Nil
Height of obstacle or bank into water / .80 / .65 / .50 / Nil / Nil
Minimum width of water crossing (See Rule C.12.6.3.) / 6.00m / 6.00m / 6.00m / 6.00m / Nil
Speed / 480mpm / 420mpm / 360mpm / 320mpm / 274mpm
Distance / 2000-3000m / 2000-2800m / 1600-2400m / 1200-2000m / 1200-1600m
Number of efforts / 20-30 / 18-25 / 15-20 / 14-18 / 14-18
Number of obstacles / 16-25 / 15-21 / 12-16 / 12-15 / 12-15