Goulburn Dressage Club Inc. Official Competitive & Closed Unrestricted Dressage Event Dressage Area Goulburn Showground, Bungonia Road, Gate No. 8 Saturday 21st November 2015 Official - Competitive Must be EA Member 1 Preliminary 1.3 2 Novice 2.3 3 Elementary 3.3 4 Medium 4.3 5 Advanced 5.3 6 Prix St George ** 7 FEI TESTS – CHECK WITH OFFICE PRIOR **FEI OFFICIAL CLASSES ARE SUBJECT TO JUDGES AVAILABILITY Closed – Unrestricted GDC or EA Members 7 Prep A 8 Prep D 9 Preliminary 1.2 10 Novice 2.2 11 Elementary 3.2 12 Medium 4.2 13 Advanced 5.2 THESE CLASSES ARE OPEN TO YOUNG RIDERS PLEASE MARK ON ENTRY FORM YR Entries close: 6th November 2015 late entries may not be accepted Entry Fees per test: GDC Members EA Members $25 $30 $30 Official $35 Official Enquiries & scratching’s: Iris Greer 0459622505 Email:goulburndressageclub@gmail.com COMPETING RIDERS MUST BE MEMBERS OF GDC OR EA PIC NUMBERS ARE COMPULSORY- must be provided with your entries PLEASE NOTE NEW RULE BOOK FROM: AUGUST 201520152015 Rules and Conditions 1. 2. This event will be held in accordance with the Rules of the EA Official Tests: Horses, Ponies, Riders and Owners must be registered with the EA. Riders can compete from the beginning of the year they turn 12 years or 10 years if riding a Pony 3. RESTRICTIONS: Horses may only compete at 2 consecutive levels e.g. Novice/ Elementary. Each horse is restricted to a maximum of 3 tests while each rider is restricted to a maximum of 6 tests. A maximum of 2 horses per rider, per event will be allowed, with maximum numbers 4. restricted to 35 in each event Approved hard hats must be worn when riding 5. Disclaimer must be signed. You will not be permitted to ride if this form is not signed. 6. 7. ALL HORSES & RIDERS MUST BE GEARED CHECKED PRIOR TO EACH TEST. Failure to do so may incur elimination Horses must not be warmed up within 20 metres of any arena 8. Horses must be safely tied to floats/trucks 9. Horses known to have a tendency to kick must be supervised at all times 10. Floats/Trucks must be parked in the designated areas with a minimum of 9 metres between them 11. Dogs must be on a leash at all times 12. Appeals must be in writing and submitted within half an hour of the Competition concluding. Appeals cost $50, which is refundable if the appeal is upheld 13. When walking between arenas please keep as far away as possible from any arenas in use 14. Neither the Organising Committee of any competition to which these rules apply nor the EFA accepts any liability for any accident, damage, injury or illness to horses, owners, riders, grounds, spectators or any other person or property whatsoever. 15. Entry is via Gate 8 off Bungonia Rd. All entrants/visitors must close the gate after entry/leaving 16. Stallions must display Identification Discs at all times. Discs are available from National office of Equestrian Australia 17. Only horses that are entered for competition are permitted on the grounds during the event 18. Callers are allowed (except for FEI tests) 19. No refunds will be given for cancellations after the draw has been finalized unless we receive a doctors or vet certificate 20. ** Any Photographs collected by the official GDC photographer may be used for publicity purposes unless permission is declined prior.** LEADER BOARD POINTS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE TO GDC MEMBERS Please send signed form to goulburndressageclub@gmail.com and money to GDC BSB: 032-721 A/C no: 218217 with name of rider Or post-completed entry form & monies to GDC Inc Po Box 679 Goulburn NSW 2580 One entry form to be completed for each rider Neither the Organising Committee of any competition to which these rules apply nor the EFA accepts any liability for any accident, damage, injury or illness to horses, owners, riders, grounds, spectators or any other person or property whatsoever Entry Form Event Bridle No: P Horse’s Name EFA No: Pnts Rider’s Name EFA No: Please indicate if a Pony by placing a ‘P’ in the column before the Horse’s name. Membership Status: Member of GDC ............ EA .................. PIC NO: ..................................................... Tests sheets can be downloaded from the GDC or EFA Websites or purchased at 50c each Ground fee per rider General Volunteer Availability Yes…. No… Volunteering hours Total Enclosed Entry Fee $ $ $10.00 $ Special requests: ..................................................................................................................................................... .............................................................................................................................................................................. Include a large stamped addressed envelope with your completed entry form if you require a hard copy of the draw When draws are completed they can be downloaded from the GDC Website & Facebook Release and Waiver of Liability Event: Official & Club Members Dressage Event Saturday 21st November 2015 In consideration for being permitted to participate in any way in horse sport activities, I the undersigned understand acknowledge and accept that Horse Sports are a dangerous recreational activity and horses can react in a sudden and unpredictable (changeable) way, especially if frightened or hurt. There is a significant risk that serious INJURY or DEATH may result from horse sport activities. I knowingly and freely assume all such risks, both known and unknown sole& I voluntarily PARTICIPATE at my OWN RISK and assume sole responsibility for any injury death or property damage I may suffer that arises from my participation in horse sport activities. I understand and acknowledge the dangers associated with the consumption of alcohol or any mind altering drugs before and during the activity and I take full responsibility for any injury, loss or damage associated with their consumption. I agree not to drink alcohol or take drugs prohibited by law before or during this event. I agree to follow the directions of any event organizer or official and that any misconduct or refusal by me to follow any direction of any organizer or official can result in the CANCELLATION of my participation in the event and my immediate removal from my horse NO MATTER where that may occur. I understand that any such non-compliance may result in injury, death or permanent disability as a result of my failure to comply. I agree to wear a helmet at all times whilst participating in the sport where this is required under the relevant EFA and FEI regulations and agree that I am solely responsible for ensuring that whilst participating I wear a suitable helmet at all times where required under the relevant EFA and FEI rules and regulations and take sole responsibility for my actions. I have had sufficient opportunity to read this assumption of risk agreement, fully understand its terms and sign it freely and voluntarily. By signing this disclaimer I hereby agree to accept full responsibility for the care and any costs incurred in looking after my horse should a Lockdown happen. Under NO circumstances will I hold Goulburn Dressage Club Inc. or any of its members, Committee members and office bearers liable. For participants of Minority Age (under 18 years): This is to certify that I, as a parent /guardian with legal responsibility for this participant, acknowledge, understand and accept ALL OF THE ABOVE and consent and agree to my minor child’s involvement or participation in horse sport activities. Signature of Rider: .............................................................. Signature of Guardian: ........................................ Address: ............................................................................................................................................................. E-mail address: ................................................ Phone No: .......................................... Dated: ........................ Address of horse if different to above: .................................................................................................................. Owner (if different from the Rider): ......................................... EFA No: ............................................................. DOB Junior or Young Rider: ..................................................... Riders will not be permitted to ride if this form is not signed