East Aberdeenshire (Buchan) Branch of The Pony Club Open Winter Indoor Show Jumping League 2013/2014 Waulkmill Show Centre, Kinharrachie AB41 8PS By kind permission of Fiona Keller COMPETITION OPEN TO ALL INCLUDING NON PONY CLUB Classes commence at 10am Saturday 15th March 2014 Classes for Juniors and Adults Prizes to be awarded to juniors placed 1st to 6th at final league date. Prizes to be awarded to adults placed 1st to 3rd at final league date * denotes league classes for both junior and adult. *Max heights mean that no jump will be higher than height stated for the jump off, but some may be lower Juniors and Seniors may jump together, (a) denotes adult classes Class 1 Class 2* Class 3 Class 4, 4(a)* Class 5, 5(a) Class 6, 6(a)* Class 7, 7(a) Class 8, 8(a)* Class 9, 9(a) Class 10, 10(a)* Lead Rein & Assisted Class Lead Rein & Assisted League Never to have been placed in any unassisted class Lead Rein & Assisted Height Class Warm up class for Minimus League Junior Minimus League + Adult Clear Round To include those 10 years and under no longer eligible for minimus but not ready to move up to Novice League Junior Mininmus Height Class Warm up class for Novice League Junior Novice League + Adult Minimus To include those 12 years and under no longer eligible for novice but not yet ready to move up to Intermediate League Junior Novice Height Class Warm up class for Intermediate League Junior Intermediate League + Adult Novice Junior Intermediate Height Class Warm up class for Open League Junior Open League + Adult Intermediate Max 30cm* Max 40cm* Max 50cm* Max 60cm* Max 70cm* Max 75cm* Max 85cm* Max 90cm* Max 95cm* Max 105cm* Rules and Regulations Points will be awarded as per number of starters per league class on the day. Max 6 points for first place down to 1 point for sixth place. If less than 6 competitors in class then points awarded accordingly ie. (If only two people start then only 2 points can be awarded for first place.) Horses/pony/rider can move up and down league classes during the league season with the understanding that they will forfeit any points already won. Rider/Pony/Horse combination will be given a number at their first competition, which will be their number through the league season (please remember your number) Four ponies/horses maximum to be ridden by any rider in one class. All Pony Club members ride as juniors, together with non members who are 16 and under. Non members 17 and over ride as Adults League class will be split into Adults and Juniors and points will be awarded separately. All clear rounds will jump off against the clock. Lower placing will be decided by times from the first round. No points will be given at the final league show, as prizes will be presented to juniors on this date for placings 1st to 6rd in classes 2,4,6,8 and 10 and for adults placings 1st to 3rd in adult classes 2,4,6,8,10 Competitors must compete on a minimum of 2 dates to be eligible for a prize. Rider may be allowed to stay in league they have already won at DC’s and Chief Instructor’s discretion, if rider is not ready to move up due to lack of confidence or lack of experience. Horse/Pony from a welfare point of view can enter no more than 3 classes. Same pony/horse can enter same class with different riders but can only do a total of 3 class entries. ALL ENTRIES ON THE DAY ENTRIES: East Aberdeenshire Pony Club members - £8.00 Other Pony Club members - £9.00 Non-Pony Club members - £10.00 PLUS £1 per rider for First Aid Cheques to be made payable to East Aberdeenshire Pony Club Show day telephone number 07917411204 Health and Safety Policy This competition is organised in accordance with the Health and Safety legislation and therefore we ask: 1 CONDUCT Emergency services must have access to all parts of the competition site at all times therefore members of the public must not park vehicles so as to obstruct access Any action hazardous to Health and Safety should be reported to the organiser All riders must wear hats manufactured to the minimum specification PAS015:1998, EN1384:1996; BS EN 1384:1997 and the British kite mark; Snell E2001; AS/NZS 3838 1998; AS/NZS 3838 2003 2 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY In case of emergency, members of the public should contact the nearest official or dial 999. First Aid cover is provided. Rules of the Competition Rosettes 1st – 6th place. This competition will be run in accordance with Pony Club Show Jumping Rules 2013 The judge’s decision is final and may not be questioned CLASS RIDER HORSE/PONY CLUB FEE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6 First Aid £1 per rider 7 TOTAL The organisers reserve the right to alter classes Address:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………..…….Tel:………….……………………… Email…………………………………………………………………………………………… Legal Liability Save for death or personal injury caused by negligence of the organisers or anyone for who they are in law responsible, neither the organisers, nor the Pony Club, nor any agent, employee or representative of these bodies accepts any liability for any accident, loss, damage, injury or illness to horses, owners, riders, spectators, land, cars, their contents and accessories, or any other person or property whatsoever caused by negligence, breach of contract or in any other way whatsoever. The organiser has taken reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of everyone present. For these measures to be effective, everyone must take all reasonable precautions to prevent accidents occurring and must obey the instructions of the organiser and all official stewards. There will be no supervision provided in the warm up arena therefore riders/spectators using this arena do so at their own risk, children should be accompanied/supervised by parent or responsible adult. I agree to abide by the terms and conditions as set out on the entry form Signed………………………………………………………………………………………… Date……………………. (Entries must be signed by Parent or Guardian if rider is under 17 years of age)