RUFFORD PONY CLUB
AREAACADEMY APPLICATION 2018 SEASON
AreaAcademy places will be allocated to the member. Only one horse/rider combination can be taken to Area per discipline per level (either 80cm, 90cm, 1m, 110cm) – levels in one discipline may or may not affect the level in another (check relevant rule book).
Please complete this form after reading the Goals and Aims of the Academy 2018 document.
The relatively new – Regional 80/85cm level – that was introduced in 2016 will continue in Dressage, Show Jumping and Eventing for 2018.
Where a member wishes to register more than one horse, a separate application form should be submitted for each horse, and only horses/ponies which we hold a completed academy form for may attend Academy sessions. No unsolicited substitutions may be made.
When a horse is registered with any of the following organisations, a current copy of the record for that horse MUST be attached to the application. BRITISH DRESSAGE, BRITISH EVENTING, BRITISH SHOWJUMPING. Applications will not be processed without this record if applicable.
ANY UPDATES TO THE STANDARD THAT THE HORSE/PONY IS COMPETING AT DURING THE SEASON MUST BE COMMUNICATED REGULARLY TO THE ACADEMY CONTACTS
Name of Member:
Age of Member (as at 1/1/18):
Are spurs used with this horse? – YES/NO:If YES please ensure the membership card is signed and carried by the rider at ALL competitions
Horse/Pony full name:
Horse/Pony stable name:
Horse/Pony height:
Name of horse owner:
BD/BS/BE Registration Number (if applicable):
Grade of Horse:
Record attached – YES/NOT APPLICABLE
Application for the following discipline(s) – (if you select Eventing you are also required to participate in all three disciplines for training purposes).
ShowjumpingEventingDressage
Level – 80cm/90cm/1m/110cmLevel – 80cm/90cm/1m/110cm Level – Regional/Novice/Inter/Open
Please state below specific competitive experience and results to date in each discipline selected with this horse that support your application (continue on the next page if you need more space):
By returning this form, the assumption will have been made that you understand the notes below and have read and will comply with the goals, aims and rules of the Academy. Send to Diane Shepheard, 11 Brookland Close, Gunthorpe, Notts NG14 7EZ OR email the form to Diane at duly signed by the member.
PTO
Notes:
80cm ACADEMY (expected to be competing at 80/85 cm showjumping, or BE80T or Level 2 ODE)
90cm ACADEMY (expected to be competing at a minimum of 90cm showjumping, or BE90 or Level 3 ODE)
1mACADEMY (expected to be competing at a minimum of 1m showjumping, or BE100 or Level 4 ODE)
110cm ACADEMY (expected to be competing at 1.10m showjumping, or Novice BE or Level 5 ODE)
If you are successful in your application, you must hold the Pony Club rule books in each of the disciplines in which you intend to compete (obtained from Stoneleigh - current price £3 each OR from the Pony Club website). Note – these are reviewed and amended by the start of the new calendar year. Suggested rule amendments are under review now and if you are not sure of your eligibility status please contact, Debbie, Libby, Caroline or Diane for clarification. Please indicate below if you wish the Branch to purchase rule books on your behalf – these will be charged for on receipt.
DRESSAGE RULE BOOK
SHOWJUMPING RULE BOOK
EVENTING RULE BOOK
PLEASE TICK TO CONFIRM THAT YOU HAVE READ THE GOALS AND AIMS AND RULES OF THE RUFFORD AREA ACADEMY
PLEASE NOTE: During 2017 a number of Rufford members presented at events without their PONY CLUB BADGE and FELT (as well as ‘forgetting’ their signed spur card – see above). Please indicate below if you require a replacement badge and felt (specify which test you currently have).
PONY CLUB BADGE
TEST FELT – Colour?......
SIGNED: ......
MEMBER