Avon Valley Adult Riders Club
21st Birthday
ARCA Autumn Challenge
Equestrian Park Northam Suburban Road VIA Clarke Street
Old Fashioned Gymkhana (Hacking, show jumping and Novelties)
Best Presented Club
17th May 2015
Start 8.45 AM Sharp
Pre Entries Only, Entries close 4th May 2015
4 Rings with supportive Judges
Ribbons to 6th place
Prizes
Raffles
Conditions of entry
 All competitors to be ARC Members. All Non Avon Members to pay Day Insurance and
sign waiver form.
 All Clubs are required to supply Helpers.
 The organizers/committee of the Avon Valley Adult Riding Club reserves the right to
cancel, alter or combine any events they seem necessary on the day.
 Riders must wear a current approved safety helmet and riding boots at all times whilst
mounted on their horse.
 The Avon Valley Adult Riders Club reserves the right to interpret all rules & make a
decision where any dispute arises.
 The Avon Valley Adult Riders Club and its Committee, Judges,officials DO NOT accept
Liability for any accident, loss, damage, illness or injury to horses, owners, riders,
spectators or any other person or property whatsoever. Entry to the grounds is at your
own risk and the “Waiver of Liability” form must be signed by all entrants prior to
participation; this is a condition of our Insurance.
 Strictly no Dogs.
 No Judge to be approached by competitor or spectator without speaking to a committee
member.
 Walk Trot rings are for green horses and riders or members not confident in cantering in a
group.
 Enter Walk/ Trot or Walk Trot/ Canter, NOT BOTH! You May Not Switch Between Rings.
THE PROGRAMME FOR BOTH RINGS IS THE SAME.
 All Gear must be safe and Serviceable.
 Plaiting is recommended.
 Club uniform to be worn.
 All Rubbish, manure and Hay is to be cleaned up prior to leaving the grounds.
 Entries will be closed 4th May 2015.
Club Turn Out/Presentation Award – 8.45am SHARP the best presented club award will require
a minimum of 2, maximum of 4 horses and riders from a club to present a uniform front with
clean horses, gear and appearance. One team per club only, select your best 4.
Novelties
These novelties will be run all day so you may wish to compete in these when you have some
spare time.
Judging
Our judges will be advised to judge the majority of the classes on the ring with the exception of a
few classes requiring individual workouts. The judges’ decision is final.
Conditions & Information
WTC = Walk Trot and Canter WT = Walk Trot
Club presentation to take place at 8.45am sharp before commencing the other classes and rings.
Helpers
Each club entered will be given helper Duties; it is up to your club to delegate the duty to
individuals from the club. It may require a non-riding member to preform duties during the day
while others are riding.
Hack Rings
Hack rings will commence immediately following best presented class.
Champion Riders and Hacks W/T & WTC
HI POINT TROPHY and HANDYCAP TROPHY
Will be announced end of Show.
RING 1
WTC 15hh & Under
JUDGE Belinda Waddingham
Rider Classes
1.
2.
3.
4.
18 years to 30 years
31 years to 40 years
41 years to 50 years
Over 50 years
Champion/ Reserve Classes
(Classes 1 to 4 Winners)
Height Classes
5. Pony 14hh & Under
6. Galloway over 14hh up to & including 14.2hh
7. Over 14.2hh up to & including 15hh
Weight Classes
8. Light weight pony 14hh & under
9. Light weight over 14hh & including 15hh
10. Medium/Heavy weight 14hh & under
11. Medium/Heavy weight over 14hh & including 15hh
Best Educated
12.
13.
14hh & under
Over 14hh & up to 15hh
Champion / Reserve Classes
(Classes 5 to 13 Winners)
RING 2
WTC over 15hh
JUDGE
Karen Mori
Rider Classes
14.
15.
16.
17.
18 years to 30 years
31 years to 40 years
41 years to 50 years
Over 50 years
Champion/ Reserve Classes
(Classes 14 to 17 Winners)
Height Classes
18. Over 15hh up to & including 15.2hh
19. Over 15.2hh up to & including 16hh
20. Over 16hh up to & including 16.2hh
21. over 16.2hh
Weight Classes
22.
23.
24.
25.
Light weight over 15hh up to & including 16hh
Light weight over 16hh
Medium/Heavy weight over 15hh up to & including 16hh
Medium/Heavy weight over 16hh
Best Educated
26 Over 15hh up to 16hh
27 Over 16hh
Champion / Reserve Classes
(Classes 18 to 27 Winners)
RING 3
W/T
15hh & Under
JUDGE Bayley Thomas
Rider Classes
28 .
29 .
30 .
31 .
18 years to 30 years
31 years to 40 years
41 years to 50 years
Over 50 years
Champion/ Reserve Classes
(Classes 28 to 31 Winners)
Height Classes
32 . Pony 14hh & Under
33 . Galloway over 14hh up to & including 14.2hh
34 . Over 14.2hh up to & including 15hh
Weight Classes
35 . Light weight pony 14hh & under
36 . Light weight over 14hh & including 15hh
37 . Medium/Heavy weight 14hh & under
38 . Medium/Heavy weight over 14hh & including 15hh
Best Educated
39 . 14hh & under
40 . Over 14hh & up to 15hh
Champion / Reserve Classes
(Classes 32 to 40 Winners)
RING 4
W/T over 15hh
JUDGE Sue-Ellen Kiesling
Rider Classes
41. 18 years to 30 years
42. 31 years to 40 years
43. 41 years to 50 years
44. Over 50 years
Champion/ Reserve Classes
(Classes 41 to 44 Winners)
Height Classes
45. Over 15hh up to & including 15.2hh
46. Over 15.2hh up to & including 16hh
47. Over 16hh up to & including 16.2hh
48. over 16.2hh
Weight Classes
49.
50.
51 .
52.
Light weight over 15hh up to & including 16hh
Light weight over 16hh
Medium/Heavy weight over 15hh up to & including 16hh
Medium/Heavy weight over 16hh
Best Educated
53. over 15hh up to 16hh
54. over 16hh
Champion / Reserve Classes
(Classes 45 to 54 Winners)
JUMPING
CLASS 1: Poles up to 15 cm (will be judged on equitation)
CLASS 2: 30cm
CLASS 3: 45cm
CLASS 4: 60cm
CLASS 5: 75cm
CLASS 6: 85cm & over
Classes 2 to 6 will be judged on optimum Time.
Competitors can jump 2 consecutive heights but only one round will count:
Jumping will commence after hack Rings Are Completed.
NOVELTIES
will be Run all day
KEYHOLE- W/T & WTC
RULES
If your foot is outside of the rope you will be eliminated.
Must travel over start and finish line.
If a W/T Competitor canters they shall have 5 seconds added to their time.
BENDING W/T Only
Rules
Competitor must not canter, if they do 5 seconds added to their time.
BONFIELD BOUNCE WTC Only
Rules
Bend Up The Poles Then Jump Hay Bale And Turn Jump Bale Again And Bend Back Home.
BARREL RACE WITH CUSHION
W/T Rules
Start barrel race with cushion in hand, drop cushion on first barrel and continue on to other
barrels, head home.
WTC Rules
Start Barrel race with cushion in hand, drop cushion onto first barrel continue onto second
barrel , pick cushion up and continue on to 3rd barrel to drop cushion and head home.
ALL COMPETETORS W/T & WTC NEED TO BE AWARE if you drop the cushion you are to
dismount and place the cushion onto the barrel.
Mounting blocks will be available.
WALK/TROT
0
Place cushion 1st
0
WALK/TROT/CANTER
0
Start line Take cushion
Place 1st cushion
0
0
Pick up 2nd cushion
0 Place Cushion
Start Line Take Cushion
Please fill out if you are NOT an AVARC member & e-mail to joanne@jomarkhaulage.com
AVON VALLEY ADULT RIDING CLUB (INC) 2015 DAY COMPETITION MEMBERSHIP FORM
NAME OF EVENT: …… ARCA AUTUMN CHALLENGE………………………
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DATE OF EVENT: ……… 17th May 2015………………………. COST: $10 per Event:
NAME:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
ADDRESS………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
DATE OF BIRTH: …………………………………………………………….
CONTACT No.:…………………………………………….
Email:
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Please write clearly including full stops, capital letters and underscores.
WAIVER
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 activity and horses can act 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 understand and acknowledge the dangers associated with the consumption of alcohol or any mind-altering
drugs and agree not to drink alcohol or take drugs prohibited by law before or during any horse sports activities.
I agree to follow the directions of any event organiser or official and that any misconduct or refusal by me to
follow any direction of any organiser or official can result in the CANCELLATION of my participation in the
activities and my immediate removal from my horse NO MATTER where that may occur.
I agree to wear an approved helmet at all times whist participating in the sport where this is required under the
relevant EA and FEI rules and regulations.
I have had sufficient opportunity to read this Dangerous Activity Acknowledgement and fully understand its
terms and sign it freely and voluntarily.
SIGNATURE OF MEMBER: …………………………………………………………………………………. DATE: …………………………………
EFT receipt number (if applicable): ……………………………………………………...... Transfer Date: ………………………………...
EMERGENCY CONTACT AND MEDICAL INFORMATION
Emergency Contact Name: …………………………………………………………………..Contact No: ………………………………………
Medical Conditions / Allergies etc.……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
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Avon Valley Adult Riding Club (Inc) is a EWA affiliate. Riders who are NOT direct members of EWA are able to
compete at designated events run by Avon Valley ARC (Inc) as determined by the Committee, by becoming a
Competition Member. Competition Members are not eligible for election to the Committee, do not have the right
to nominate a person for election to the Committee and cannot vote at any meetings of the Club/Association.
Protection is afforded to the member under the Club’s Public & Products Liability Insurance while participating at
the designated event where they are liable for bodily injury or property damage to a third party. It does NOT
provide Personal Accident Insurance cover.
It is important to note that any liability claim for causing bodily injury or property damage to a third party whist
attending a designated event results in a $2,500 excess. This excess is payable by the person held liable for the
damage.
It is compulsory to wear a safety standard approved riding helmet (approval Nos: AS/NZS-3838, Euro EN 1384, US-ASTN F1163) and smooth-soled and
heeled riding boots when mounted on a horse at all XYZ ARC (Inc) club events
ENTRY FORM
Avon Valley Adult Riders Club
ARCA Autumn Challenge –GYMKHANA 2015
Pre Entries Only -Entries close 4th May
Entries to: joanne@jomarkhaulage.com / PO Box 224 Northam WA 6401
Entry Fees
$55 -Non AVARC Members $55 -AVARC Members Ground Fees $5.00
$10 -Day Competition Membership if not an AVARC or EWA Member
Rider: .......................................................................... Phone No: .......................................
Address:
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Email Address: ............................................................................. .. .... Rider’s Age: ................
Pony/Horses Name: ...................................................................... Height: ................
Club Name.........................................................Helpers...........................................................
Circle the ring you are entering
Ring 1 – WTC Hack 15hh & Under
Ring 2-- WTC over 15hh
Ring 3 – WT 15hh & Under
Ring 4 – WT 15hh & Over
Disclaimer of Liability:
Avon Valley Adult Riding Club, its COMMITTEE, JUDGES, AND OFFICIALS, DO NOT accept any
liability for any accident, loss, damage, illness or injury to horses, owners, riders, spectators, or
any other person or property whatsoever. Entry to grounds is at your own risk.
Signed: ...................................................................
Membership
Print Name: .........................................................................
Fees
Payment Details
Avon Valley Adult Riding Club
AVARC Member
$55.00
Non Member
Day Membership
Must be paid by all NON members
$55.00
BSB: 036107
Account: 117844
$10.00
Reference: ...................................
Ground Fees
Raffle tickets 3 for $5.00
$5.00
$5.00
Date Transferred: .........................
Total Amount................................