Inc. No. A0001938J
Sunday 14th June, 2015
Findon Pony Club Grounds
65 Regent Street, Mernda
9am start – gates open 7am
Full canteen available
Official HRCAV Ring 1
Hosted by CARABI
See Official HRCAV program attached.
Rings 2 to 4 - Ribbons to 4th place.
Hi-Point & Runner-Up Hi-Point awards
for Rings 2 & 3.
Handy Mount – Rosettes to 4th &
Double Points for PC Hi-Point
Riders to decide whether they are in HRCAV or PC Ring in the morning. There will
be no swapping between rings due to the time factor.
Event Secretary: Pam Kalms
Mob: 0407 327 222/Email: findonponyclub@outlook.com
The Topsy and Handymount rings are open rings. PCAV, EA, HRCAV, Endurance Riders and the
Arabian Society members who compete in these rings must complete the Liability Declaration
form prior to arrival but are exempt from payment of the Day Participant fee. Riders without the
appropriate insurance must complete the Day Participant waiver and pay $10.
http://www.ponyclubvic.org.au/?Page=2646
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
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Entering this competition constitutes acknowledgement that
PCAV rules apply and acceptance of these rules.
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No refunds.
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Snaffle bits only in rings 2 and 3.
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The organising committee reserves the right to cancel any class
or competition; divide any class; alter times; refuse any entry
with or without stating the reason.
Neither the organising 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.
Lunging policy - Lunging can only be done in the designated
lunging area.
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No stallions, colts or rigs allowed.
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Dogs must be kept on leads at ALL TIMES.
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Gear check is compulsory for Pony Club Members. For non-PCAV
members, gear check is required if entering Handy Mount.
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All competitors must wear correct ‘standards’ numbered helmets
as specified in PCAV Gear Rules. Spot checks may occur and
incorrect helmet will mean elimination. Approved footwear and
armbands must also be worn.
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For Pony Club members - membership cards to be presented to
the Secretary’s office prior to competing. Full Pony Club uniform
to be worn in rings 2 and 3.
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Alcohol policy – Officials and riders are not permitted to consume
alcohol 8 hours prior or during the competition. Underage
drinking is not permitted. For others, drinking is not encouraged.
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Queries, protests, horse abuse and doping rules as per the PCAV
Handbook of By-Laws.
Findon Pony Club & CARABI welcome
everyone for a great day!
Ring 2
Senior Pony Club Ring
Start: 9am
Judge: Stephen Valentine
Steward: TBA
1. Best Presented Pony Club Combination 14 & under 16 years
2. Best Presented Pony Club Combination 16 & under 18 years
3. Best Presented Pony Club Combination 18 & under 26 years
Champion and Reserve Champion Best Presented Senior Combination
4. Led Handler 14 & under 16 years
5. Led Handler 16 & under 18 years
6. Led Handler 18 & under 26 years
Champion and Reserve Champion Senior Led Handler
7. Pony Club Rider 14 & under 16 years
8. Pony Club Rider 16 & under 18 years
9. Pony Club Rider 18 & under 26 years
Champion and Reserve Champion Senior Rider
10. Pony Club Mount 14hh & under 15hh
11. Pony Club Mount 15hh & under 16hh
12. Pony Club Mount 16hh & over
Champion and Reserve Champion Pony Club Mount
*O.D.E. Mounts to jump a small obstacle*
13. O.D.E. Mount 14hh & under 15.2hh
14. O.D.E. Mount 15.2hh & over
15. Pleasure Mount 14hh & under 15.2hh
16. Pleasure Mount 15.2hh & over
17. Bareback Rider 14 & under 26 years
18. Pair of Pony Club Riders 14 & under 26 years
19. Consolation Rider 14 & under 26 years (not to have won a ribbon in this ring)
NB: Riders can swap rings for their horse’s relative height class. Points will still count towards the HiPoint.
HI POINT COMBINATION & RUNNER-UP HI POINT AWARDS FOR RING 2:
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Embroidered Rug & sash for Hi Point Senior combination.
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Sash for Runner-up.
Points awarded for classes 1 – 18 inclusive. Points awarded are:
1stplace – 4 points; 2nd place – 3 points; 3rd place – 2 points; 4th place – 1 point. In the case of an equal placing, both
placegetters will receive the above points. In the event of a tie of points, a countback shall be used.
Ring 3
Judge:
Junior Pony Club Ring
Start: 9am
TBA
Steward: TBA
1. Best Presented Pony Club Combination under 8 years (may be led)
2. Best Presented Pony Club Combination 8 & under 11 years
3. Best Presented Pony Club Combination 11 & under 14 years
Champion and Reserve Champion Best Presented Junior Combination
4. Led Handler under 8 years
5. Led Handler 8 & under 11 years
6. Led Handler 11 & under 14years
Champion and Reserve Champion Junior Led Handler
7. Pony Club Rider under 8 years (may be led)
8. Pony Club Rider 8 & under 11 years
9. Pony Club Rider 11 & under 14 years
Champion and Reserve Champion Junior
Rider
10. Pony Club Mount under 11hh
11. Pony Club Mount 11hh & under 12.2hh
12. Pony Club Mount 12.2hh & under 14hh
Champion and Reserve Champion Pony Club Mount
*O.D.E. Mounts to jump a small obstacle*
13. O.D.E. Mount under 12.2hh
14. O.D.E. Mount 12.2hh & under 14hh
15. Pleasure Mount under 12.2hh
16. Pleasure Mount 12.2hh & under 14hh
17. Bareback Rider under 14 years
18. Pair of Pony Club Riders under 14 years
19. Consolation Rider under 14 years (not to have won a ribbon in this ring)
NB: Riders can swap rings for their horse’s relative height class. Points will still count towards the HiPoint.
HI POINT COMBINATION & RUNNER-UP HI POINT AWARDS FOR RING 3:

Embroidered Rug & sash for Hi Point Senior combination.

Sash for Runner-up.
Points awarded for classes 1 – 18 inclusive. Points awarded are:
1stplace – 4 points; 2nd place – 3 points; 3rd place – 2 points; 4th place – 1 point. In the case of an equal placing, both
placegetters will receive the above points. In the event of a tie of points, a countback shall be used.
Ring 4
Topsy Ring
Start 9am
Judge: TBA
Steward: TBA
Led Section
1. Neatest & cleanest horse or pony
2. Horse or pony with tail
closest to ground
3. Fattest horse or pony
4. Horse or pony with the best trick
5. Horse or pony most like rider
6. Hairiest horse or pony
7. Led handler under 8 years
8. Led handler 8 years & under 12 years
9. Led handler 12 years & over
Ridden Section
(all competitors may be led)
10. Natural rider under 6 years
11. Natural rider 6 – 8 years
12. Natural rider 9 – 11 years
13. Natural rider 12 years & over
14. Walking race under 6 years
15. Walking race 6 – 8 years
16. Walking race 9 – 11 years
17. Walking race 12 years & over
This ring is for
beginners/
Genuine Topsy riders
only. No jackets or
plaited horses/
ponies allowed.
Approved helmets &
boots must be worn in
all classes. Pony Club
uniform allowed. All
riders may have
assistance where
needed.
*15 minute break*
18. Fancy Dress
Trophy for first. Rosettes to 4th.
If entering the Fancy Dress class, all competitors
must wear approved helmets & boots. Pony Club
members must wear medical armbands and only
on the arm and on the outside of any costume.
Fancy dress enhancements to the horse’s legs are
not permitted.
Ring 4 B
Handy Mount
Judge: TBA
Start approx. 1.00pm (Will commence on completion of the Topsy Ring)
1.
2.
3.
4.
Under 8 years (may be accompanied)
8 – 11 years
12 – 15 years
16 years & over
The handy mount course will commence on completion of the Topsy Ring and will run all afternoon. The handy mount
course will be judged on accuracy and time taken. Course MUST be completed properly in order to record a time. Day
entry is $4.00 per run and you can enter as many times as you like.
Gymkhana 14/06/2015 Entry Form
 Send entries to: Event Secretary, Findon PC, PO Box 65, Mernda, 3754 or email.
 Please make cheques payable to: ‘Findon Pony Club Inc.’ OR pay direct to:
Findon Pony Club BSB 633-108 Acc # 1325 92452. If paying by direct credit please
use rider or guardian name as reference. Ensure entry form is posted before close
date and note on it the payment reference name and date. If Day Participant Waiver
Form being used, please pay the $10 fee also.
 Pre-Entries close: Friday 5th June, 2015
 Entry Fees for pre-entry: $4 per class / $3 per round for Handy Mount. (Other
classes can be entered on day at a cost of $5 per class / $4 per round for Handy Mount.)
Ring #
Class #
Name of Exhibit & Rider/Handler
Pony Club
Entry Fee
Day Attendance Fee if applicable ($10)
TOTAL
Attendee Details
Name of Rider/s:………………………………………………Name of Horse/s:……………………………………………………
Name of guardian if under 18:………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
Address: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Suburb/Town:………………………………………………………………… State:……………….. Postcode: ……...
Participant/s Date of Birth: ……………………………….………………………... Age: …………..………………….
Phone Number: ……….……………………………………Email:…………………………………………………………………
Address horse travelled from/to:
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Vehicle/Float Reg No…………..……..…… Vehicle Type: …………………………………………………………………………
(If additional room for information is required please write clearly on the back)
Findon Pony Club Gymkhana
Official HRCAV Ring
Hosted By CARABI
Sunday 14 June 2015
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Venue:
Start time:
Judge:
Card Secretary:
Pre Entries:
Entries on the Day:
Pre Entries close:
Payment:
Pre Entries to:
Enquiries:
Prizes:
Findon Pony Club Grounds, Regent Street Mernda
9:00am
Lien Cooke
Yvonne Dinnage
$30 for all classes
$45 for all classes
Friday 5th of June 2015
All Entries to be on Official HRCAV Entry form
CARABI BSB: 063855 AcNo: 10028505 (Use Name as Reference) or Cheque to CARABI
Event Secretary, 128 Worns Lane Yarrambat 3091
Yvonne Dinnage 0418 334 312
Ribbons to 4th in all classes, Champion & Reserve Champion for each section
1. Smartest on Parade Level 1 & 2*
2. Smartest on Parade Level 3*
3. Smartest on Parade Level 4 & 5*
CHAMPION & RES CHAMPION SOP*
4. Ridden Mount Level 1 & 2*
5. Ridden Mount Level 3*
6. Ridden Mount Level 4*
7. Ridden Mount Level 5*
CHAMPION& RES CHAMPION RIDDEN MOUNT*
8. Rider Level 1 & 2*
9. Rider Level 3*
10. Rider Level 4*
11. Rider Level 5*
CHAMPION & RES CHAMPION RIDER*
12. Mount Most Suitable Level 1 & 2+*
13. Mount Most Suitable Level 3+*
14. Mount Most Suitable Level 4+*
15. Mount Most Suitable Level 5+*
CHAMPION & RES CHAMPION MMS*
16. Best Educated Mount Levels 1, 2 & 3
17. Mount Suitable for Beginner Levels 4 & 5
18. Pleasure Mount
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
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Run under H.R.C.A.V. Rules and regulations. Riders must be current members of the HRCAV.
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No Stallions as per PCAV rules
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Current Membership card and Showing card must be presented to the Card Secretary 30mins prior to the
start of first class.
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All riders must wear approved helmets and full club uniform.
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Riders must supply their own numbers – to be displayed on both sides of the horse or a chest number.
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Medical armbands to be worn when jumping
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Classes may be split or combined at the judge/organising committee’s discretion.
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CARABI does not accept any liability or responsibility for injury, loss or damage to any person, horse or
property.
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HRCAV insurance does not cover you in any of the other Show rings on the day. Please check insurance
requirements before entering in PCAV rings
LIABILITY DECLARATION FORM 2014-2015
EVERY DAY PARTICIPANT/OPEN RIDER MUST COMPLETE THIS FORM
Event:
Organising Body:
Address of Event:
Date of Event:
PLEASE TICK THE APPROPRIATE BOX:
I am a current member of an equine association, and/or I hold a current insurance policy, which provides me with 24/7 Public
Liability insurance to the minimum limit of $10,000,000 per occurrence. The equine association I am a member of:
....................................................................................... and My membership / policy number is: ..................................................
I have provided my Membership Card / Insurance Policy / Certificate of Currency as proof of this insurance and if necessary* read,
acknowledged & signed the Day Participant Waiver.
Please tick if you are a member of:
Equestrian Australia (please note you must be a direct member of your state branch and not just an affiliated club).
Arabian Horse Society of Australia (please note you must be a financial member of the AHSA and not just an affiliated club).
Pony Club Association of Victoria
Interstate Pony Club
Australian Endurance Riders Association
Other (specify)
HRCAV
OR I hold my own personal liability policy for my equestrian activities. The insurance company is:
and I attach my Certificate of Currency.
I am not a member of any of the above and do not have a current Public Liability policy with a minimum of $10,000,000 cover so
will complete the Registered Day Participant Waiver (below) and tender $10.00 per person per day (including GST) to cover the
cost of participation with this Pony Club for each day of this event. I am aware that this is not Personal Liability Insurance so
cover does not extend to cover travel to and from this event. I am also aware that no Personal Accident cover is provided.
Full Name:
D.O.B:
Address:
Postcode:
Signed:
(Guardian under 18)
Contact Phone:
DAY PARTICIPANT WAIVER 2014-2015
Participants in events organised by PCAV Clubs, who are not current financial members of a PCAV Club, or who do not have any
other approved insurance in place, upon completion of this form are deemed to be “Day Participants” of the event.
Protection is afforded to the Day Participant under the PCAV Public Liability policy, only whilst participating in activities organised
and/or run by the PCAV Club at that event, where they are liable for causing bodily injury or property damage to others, excluding
whilst travelling to and from such event.
By signing this form, you agree to abide by the Rules & Conditions of the PCAV and any Rules of the event.
For every Entrant who does NOT have a current and proven Public Liability insurance to the minimum of $10,000.00 a payment is
due of $10.00 per person per day (including GST), to cover the cost of participation with this Pony Club for each day of this event.
Horse Sports are a Dangerous Activity
I, the undersigned, in consideration for being permitted to participate in any way in horse sport activities and in particular this
event, acknowledge and accept that:
Horse sports are a dangerous recreational activity and horses can act in a sudden and unpredictable way, especially if frightened
or hurt.
There is a significant risk that serious injury or death may result from horse sport activities and in particular this event and freely
assume all such risks, even if arising from the negligence of PCAV and/or the event organiser / official.
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 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 event and my immediate removal from my
horse no matter where that may occur. I further agree to abide by the Rules and Conditions of this event and the official Rule
Book of the Pony Club Association of Victoria. I understand that any such non-compliance may result in injury, death and/or
permanent disability and I agree to indemnify PCAV against all claims made by any person as a result of my failure to comply.
I agree to wear a helmet at all times whilst riding and agree that I am solely responsible for ensuring that I wear a suitable helmet
at all times while riding and take sole responsibility for my actions.
I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, hereby release and hold harmless and
agree not to sue the proprietors of the Pony Club Association of Victoria and/or the event organiser, their officers, officials,
volunteers, coaches, agents and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, state bodies, affiliated clubs
and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the activities (all of whom are referred to as “Releasees”) with
respect to any and all injury, disability, death, or loss or damage to person or property, whether caused by the negligence of the
Releasees or otherwise.
Effect of this Document - I have had sufficient opportunity to read this release of liability and assumption of risk agreement, fully
understand its terms, understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing it, and sign it freely and voluntarily without
inducement of any kind. I understand that my signature to this document constitutes a complete and unconditional release of all
liability of the Releasees, to the greatest extent allowed by law in the event of me and/or the children under my care, suffering
injury or death.
In consideration of your accepting my participation, I hereby undertake to indemnify the organising body against all claims, losses,
suits and damages made against or suffered by the organising body by reason of any negligent act or omission on the part of any
rider, driver, trainer or attendant whilst he/she is attending, riding, driving or otherwise handling any horse so entered or any
other horse owned or entered by me, and I agree that any act or omission on the part of such rider, driver, handler or attendant
found in any action against you to be negligent shall be deemed to have been negligent for the purpose of any claim under this
indemnity.
Further, I agree to abide by the Rules & Conditions and current Rule Book as laid down by the Pony Club Association of Victoria
and/or contained in any official event schedule and I also agree to abide by all of the Event Venue rules regarding use of their
centre and its facilities.
Full Name:
D.O.B:
Address:
Postcode:
Signed:
Contact Phone:
For Participants of Minority Age (Under Age 18)
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 his/her release as provided above of all the Releasees, and, for myself, my heirs, assigns,
and next of kin, I release and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Releasees from any and all liabilities arising from my minor
child’s involvement or participation in horse sport activities and in particular, this event, even if arising from the negligence of the
Releasees.
Full name of Rider:
D.O.B:
Address:
Postcode:
Full Name of Guardian:
Signed:
Gow-Gates Insurance Brokers
Pty Ltd, Level 8, 491 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000
P :(02) 8267 9999 F: (02) 8267 9998 E: equestrian@gowgates.com.au
ABN 12 000 837 785 | AFSL 245432
Contact Phone: