PONY CLUB ASSOCIATION
OF TASMANIA Inc.We live horses too!
OFFICIAL SCHEDULE
OF THE
State
Championships
DRESSAGE
on Saturday 30thJanuary 2010
and
SHOW JUMPING
on Sunday 31st January 2010
Starting at 8.30 am both days
at the
WESTBURY SHOWGROUNDS
conducted by the Northern Zone
Technical Delegates:
State – Ian Coulson
NZ PC Dressage – Lisa Lucas, Jumping – Jamie Buckby
ENTRIES CLOSE ON 12th JANUARY 2010
Please use attached entry forms
Entry Secretary: Ann Graves, 405 Mole Creek Rd, Deloraine, 7304. Ph: 6362 2009
email:
PONY CLUB DRESSAGE and JUMPING CHAMPIONSHIPS
GENERAL RULES
General The competitions will be conducted under the rules of the EA and regulations as stated in Section 8 of the PC Handbook - Inter-club Championships and Competitions August 2009. Making an entry for these competitions constitutes implicit acceptance of PCAT General and EA Discipline rules, and the conditions laid down in this schedule.
Eligibility Ridersmust be bonafide members of the club which they represent. They must have qualified by attending at least three working rallies of their club.For definition of a working rally see handbook page1.12.
They must be riding horses either owned or leased by themselves or another member of their club. See handbook page 1.13 for details of ownership or lease of horses.
Horsesmay be of any height. Theymust have attended at least one working rally of their cluband met the necessary standards during the previous twelve months.
Entries
Entry forms are attached. Please use these. Print as many as needed of 11.8.1 & 2 for the rider/horse combinations and one each of 11.8.4, 5 & 6 for theclub teams. Entries shall be submitted in writing, preferably typed,on these forms only from the club's officialon behalf of their members. They will not be accepted from individual members, but each rider’sform must accompany the club entries. DCs must certify that all the entry information is correct.
Clubs may nominate any number of qualified riders per class. They should be nominated on the entry forms in acceptance order preferred by the club and may be accepted to ride at the discretion of the host zone. If classes are over-subscribed the last names on the forms may be balloted out.
Emailed copies would be helpful, providing they are followed by the posted hard copies and fees payable to the PCAT Northern Zone. See discipline details for entry fees.
Riders wanting first-timer badges must enclose an extra $4 per badge and grade ones an extra $2 per badge. Grade 4 riders are ineligible for these. These must be pre-ordered.
Clubs with insufficient riders to form their own team will be combined with other clubs within the zone to form Zone teamsand are eligible for a trophy. There will be no state scrambled teams.
Substitution After the closing of entries, no horse or rider entered for the competition may be changed, except in the event of illness, unsoundness or accident, when a certificate signed by the DC shall beproduced before the reserve/s may compete. If a rider/horse has to be substituted after the closing date for declarations, an alternative rider may be nominated to ride that horse or horse for that rider, providing they are qualified. The DC must certify that any substitutes comply with the requirements of the rules.
Club Representative If the DC of a competing club is unable to be present at the competition, he/she must inform the organiser in writing of the person nominated to be his/her representative.
Objectionsmay only be lodged by the DC or his/her authorised agent. Objections must be made in writing and lodged with the secretary, accompanied by a fee of $50, not later than half an hour after the happening that gave rise to the objection, or in the case of qualifications of a competitor, not later than half an hour before the start of the contest. The Ground Jury will adjudicate upon the objection and their decision will be final.
Awards Sashes will be awarded to fourth place for the teams and individuals in all classes.
The Homevale Perpetual Trophy – Barwidgee Snowdon Memorial – presented by Mrs L.Hedberg is awarded to the most successful club over the Jumping and Dressage Championships weekend.
Checking Scores and Placings
Clubs are asked to check that all the scores of their riders are entered correctly, that the right ones are included in their team score and that their team is placed correctly.
Scorers are always in a hurry to get the results out so mistakes sometimes occur. It is up to clubs to help them by checking their results are correct.
Gear Inspection Will take place prior to the competitor entering the working arena as per PCAT Handbook, pages 4.6-9. DC’s are advised to ensure that all entered riders fulfil the requirements before presenting to the gear checkers.
Exercise Horses may be schooled or exercised ONLY by their nominated rider when on the grounds. Riders must be wearing their back numbers at all times they are mounted.
Reservation of Right The Organising committee reserve the right to:
Alter the advertised starting times; Cancel any class or event;Divide any class; or
Refuse any entry, with or without stating a reason.
Disclaimer of Liability Neither the organising committee of this event, or the PCAT itself, accepts liability for any accident, damage, injury or illness to horses, riders, ground, spectators, or any other person or property whatsoever.
DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS
General The competitions will be run in three age groups: A Group – under 25 yrs, B Group – under 17 yrs, C Group – under 14 yrs. The age of riders will be taken as at 1st January 2010.
Clubs which do not have a rider to represent them in an older age group may promote a younger rider to that group to constitute a team. Competitors may compete in one age group only.
Qualifications Horses must be 4 years old or over. Both rider and horse, but not necessarily together, must have gained at least 55% in two dressage tests of the equivalent standard, under approved judges, i.e. those accepted for the PCAT Panel for their relevant age group/grade at recognised competitions, i.e. ODEs, Shows and Gymkhanas, etc. Riders may do tests under the same judge on different days but if on the same day they must be under different judges.
Classification The total percentage of the two team tests added together will give each competitor's individual score. The competitor with the highest score in his/her age group will be awarded the Individual Championship.
The winningclub will be that club whose total score from their best rider in each age group is the best. In the case of a tie, the winning team is the one whose lowest placed member has the higher score.Clubs may have more than one team. The second best rider in each group will count towards the club’s no 2 team score, and so on.
Team TestsTwo team tests in each age group. These tests are the new EA 2009 tests.
A Group – Novice 2C and 2D. B Group – Preliminary 1D andNovice 2B. C Group – Preliminary 1Band1C.
All competitors take part in both tests. Competitors may compete on one horse only. These tests may not be called.
Optional, non-team tests
Elementary 3A– Open to all ages.
Quadrille(formerly group test)onform 11.8.7 is for teams of four riders. Clubs may enter more than one team if they wish but the organisers have the right to restrict the numbers competing. It will not be divided in to divisions.
Musical Ride It may be in club uniform or fancy dress. The ride is to be devised by the club and must be of 5 to 6 mins in duration. A minimum of four riders must take part. There is no maximum but only four sashes will be awarded. Not more than one rider may compete for a club in both these tests.
Clubs are to provide their own music on aUSB flash drive stick preferably or in mp3 on CD (winamp or media player files.)
These two ‘ride’ tests maybe called.
Saddlery Snaffle Bits only shall be worn in all tests. A whip may be carried. Only blunt spurs may be worn.
Draw A draw will be conducted and positions strictly adhered to. Where possible the order of competing will be as named on the entry form and where possible, one of each club's riders will go before a second one,however, riders may be seeded to allow for travelling and to accommodate optional test riders, etc. Details of the draw will be sent to club DCs a few days prior to the event. Please notify any scratchings ASAP.
Entry fees of $25per rider, plus $20 per quadrille/musical ride, must accompany the entry forms.
JUMPING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Format Competitors may, but do not have to, take part in three competitions – Jumping Equitation (JE,) the Two Round Show Jumping Championship (SJ) and a Jigsaw Relay (JR) for pairs. They may only ride in the JR if they have taken part in one of the other classes. The JE will be held before the SJ class, with the JR last.
Competitors may ride two horses maximum, but only one of these may be in grade 3or 4, however they may ride two horses in either Grades 1 or 2. If both are in the same grade they must declare which is their team horse and ride it first. They may only be considered once for a team and the horse which is the most beneficial to the team score will be counted as theteam entry if in different grades.
The order of competing clubs will be drawn and all of a club's members within their grade will ride in consecutive order. The jumping order of a club's members will be as named on the entry form.
Qualifications Horses must be 5 years old or over with the corners in wear.
Both horse and rider must have completed at least two Show Jumping rounds at recognised shows, gymkhanas or PC competitions over a course within 5 cms of their equivalent group SJ Competitionheights as below. Only one of these may be obtained at an ODE.
Jumping Equitation Championship
To be conducted over one round of a course of 8 - 10 fences, including a double (9 - 11 efforts). There is no set speed but the course should be ridden at a good canter pace, and will depend on the horse.
Show Jumping Championship
To be judged under Table A over two rounds, not against the clock with a time allowed for the first round and against the clock for the second round. The course for the second round may be identical or different and increased in size at the discretion of the CD, judge and TD. Max increase from first round is 15cm (6"). Speed 325 mpm. Competitors are placed by adding the penalties for the two rounds.
In the case of equality of the added penalties for first place, a jump-off against the clock will be held over a shortened course of obstacles which may be increased in height and/or spread. Lower places are classified by the total penalties and the time taken in the second round in the case of equality.
Classes
JE and SJ Classes will be conducted for each of grades 1, 2 3 and 4 (unofficial for juniors only).
Grade 3 will be divided into two age divisions run concurrently, i.e. in theSJ all will do the 1st round, followed by the 2nd and then the jump-off. The best placing points from either division will count towards their club’s team score. The trophy will go to the over-all winner.
Grade 4 is limited to horses ridden by riders under 14 yrs.
Two Jig Saw classes will be conducted if time permits. One for Grade 1 and 2 horses, and another for Grades 3 and 4. Please enter on form if likely to take part. Late entries may be allowed on the day.
Maximum fence sizes. A tolerance of 5cms in height is acceptable if dictated by the terrain or the spacing of the cups. Maximum fences sizes:- JE competition For the first round of SJ competition
Grade 1Grade 2Grade 3Grade 4Grade 1Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4
Height 95 cms 85 cms 70 cms 55 cms105 cms 95 cms 80 cms65 cms
Width – at base135 cms 125 cms100 cms 85 cms145 cms130 cms110 cms95 cms
– at top 105 cms 95 cms 80 cms 65 cms115 cms105 cms 85 cms70 cms
Jump-offs The first jump-off MAY go up by 10, but preferably 7.5 cm. The max increase for the second jump-off from the first round is 15cm (6").
Team Classification
The team competition will be conducted over the Two Round Show Jumping competition only. Each team will consist of one rider from grades 1, 2 & 3. The results of the club’s best rider in each grade will count towards the club’s no 1 team score, the second best rider in each grade will count towards the club’s no 2 team score, and so on.
Competitors will be placed from first to last in each grade. The number of their placing is scored as points. The winning club/zone will be that whose total points from their best rider in each grade is the lowest. In the case of a tie, the jumping penalties (excluding any incurred in a jump-off) of those riders will be added together, and if still equal the winning team is the one whose lowest placed member has the better score.
Awards The competitor with the best placing in his/her grade will be awarded an individual championship trophy, except grade 4 and the Jigsaw Relay.
Entry fees of $25 per rider, plus $20 for a second horse, must accompany the entry forms.
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Facilities
Vet and FarrierA Vet and Farrier will be on call. Please check notice board for further details.
Medical:A qualified First Aid officer will be on the ground at all competition times and a doctor will be on call. Please check notice board for further details.
Ambulance representatives will be on the ground during both days’competitions.
Catering:A canteen will be operating including breakfast.
ACCOMMODATION
Limited stabling and yards are available at nearby properties and there are a number of B & Bs and other accommodation in the district.
Here are some nearby available places to stay.
This information is subject to change
People are advised to make their own arrangements.
HORSES and PEOPLE
WESTBURY SHOW GROUND. Camping facilities will be available on the ground at $5pp or $10 family.
There are 18 large new outdoor yards; 9 undercover stables; 11 small yards and 9 very small tie undercover pens. No booking, just first in gets allocation. Yards and stables must be left clean- no straw supplied.
Competitors should provide their own sleeping arrangements and bring horse yards in case all taken. Enquiries to Judy Kilby, ph 6393 6158 or0439 334 663.
CLUAN HOMESTEAD ph 6393 1549 or 0417 039 328 $65 single, $85 double. $10 extra for child over 12.
Could possibly accommodate horses too.
JUDY PITT’S PROPERTY, 929 Selbourne Road, Selbourne 7292. Ph: 6396 6191. Horses accommodated.
Camping space available too.
RUTHERGLENHOLIDAYVILLAGE***½, Meander Valley Hwy, Hadspen. Ph 6393 6307. Dbl from $95, single $85, Family $125, each extra adult $20. Could possibly accommodate horses too.
WOODLANDS COTTAGE, 405 Mole Creek Rd, Deloraine. Contact Pip or Tim Schmidt. Ph: 6362 3197 or 0409 132 702. Self contained. $100 per night. Horses can be accommodated too.
PEOPLE ONLY
BONNEY’S FARM, 7 Archer St., Deloraine. Ph: 6362 2122. Self contained units from $90 double +$20 extra person.
DELORAINE HOTEL , Deloraine. Ph: 6362 2022. From $80 double,has family rooms.
EGMONT***½, 415 Birralee Rd, Westbury. Ph: 6393 1164. $88, $16.50 extra adult, $11 child under 16 yrs. Self contained.
FITZPATRICK'S INN*** B&B, 56 Bass Highway, Westbury 6193 1153. $130 single or double.
MOUNTAINSIDE ACCOMODATION, 13185 Lake Highway, Golden Valley. Ph 6369 5226. Bunk style from $25 pp to Family cabins from $90 twin share.
MOUNTAIN VIEW COUNTRY INN MOTEL, 144 Emu Bay Rd., Deloraine. Ph: 1800 816 322 units from $109 per night. Family units
QUAMBY PINES CHALLET 521 Quamby Brook Rd., Quamby Brook. Ph 6362 3919. Self contained unit on farm. $110 per double and $20 per extra person - Queen bed, twin room, queen sofa bed. Continental breakfast supplies. Or double room with en-suite $95.
TIERS COTTAGES, 54 Meander Valley Rd. Deloraine. Ph: 6362 4500. Self contained lakeside cabins (max 4 per cabin) from $110 double.
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