STRATHEARN EVENTING HUNTER TRIALS in Aid of Equine Grass Sickness Fund Sunday 19th May 2013 Strathearn Eventing, Perth, PH1 3QX Incorporating:Qualifiers for the Final of the Knockhill Horsepower/BHS SCOTLAND Scottish Cross Country Championships 2012, Classes 2,34,5. Main Sponsor Timage Haylage (Matthew Steel) Commencing 0930hrs Age of rider as at 1 January 2013. Class 1 ADULT INTERMEDIATE Course up to 90cm ( 3’0) Riders to be aged over 16 years riding horses or ponies. Combination not to have been placed in a 1.05m (3’6) cross country course. Sponsored by Sideys Class 2 JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE Course up to 90cm (3’0) Riders to be aged 16 years or under riding horses or ponies. Combination not to have been placed in a 1.05m (3’6) cross country course. Sponsored by Lycetts Insurance Class 3 ADULT NOVICE Course approx 76cm (2’6) Riders to be aged over 16 years riding horses or ponies, combination not to have been placed in a 0.90cm (3’0) cross country course. Sponsored by Morris and Young Accountants Class 4 JUNIOR NOVICE Course approx 76cm (2’6) Riders to be aged 16 years and under riding horses or ponies, combination not to have been placed in a 0.90cm (3’0) cross country course. Sponsored by Andy Law Pest Control Class 5 ADULT NURSERY NOVICE Course approx 69cm (2’3) Riders to be aged over 16 years riding horses or ponies, combination not to have been placed in a 0.76cm (2’6) cross country course. Sponsored by David Hughan Plumbing & Heating, & Jimmy Roberts Joiner Class 6 JUNIOR NURSERY NOVICE Course approx 69cm (2’3) Riders to be aged 16 years and under riding horses or ponies, combination not to have been placed in a 0.76cm (2’6) cross country course. Sponsored by Tommy Carling Painter&Decorator. Class 7 MINI 11 yrs & OVER inc ADULTS. Course Approx 45cm. (1’6) Mini logs, shortened course, may inc water crossing, 1-10 fences approx inc some knockdown fences, Not timed, completion rosettes to all riders. .Sponsored by Write On Signs Class 8a/b MINI 10 & UNDER Course Approx 45cm (1’6) See class 7 for details of course.(8a) 10 and under not on lead rein, (8b) 10 and under lead rein. Not timed, completion rosettes to all riders. Sponsored by Ardvreck School. We are also very grateful for the generousity from: Drain-Cure, Anderson, Beaton & Lamond, Strathearn Pest Control, The Bathroom Company, Halleys Feeds, Earnvale Tractors, Threpmuir Catering, James Tanish & Son, Perthshire Property Services, Fletcher Shipping. Entry Fee Classes 1-6: £28.00. Class 7&8: £20.00. Rosettes will be awarded to 6th place in each class, Prizes in kind. Please note Strathearn Eventing can be hired with/without tuition by arrangement. There will be refreshments on site and a farrier maybe in attendance on the day. DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY Save for death or personal injury caused by the negligence of the organiser or anyone for whom they are in law responsible, neither the organisers of any event to which these rules apply, Strathearn Eventing, 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 or any other person or property whatsoever, whether caused by their negligence, breach of contract or in any other way whatsoever. HEALTH AND SAFETY The Organiser of this event has taken reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of everyone present. For these measures to be effective, everyone must take reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring and must obey the instructions of the Organiser and all officials and stewards. RULES AND CONDITIONS 1 The organisers reserve the right to cancel or combine classes, alter advertised times or refuse entry. A waiting list will be held if oversubscribed. 2 It is a condition of entry that: a any person when mounted must wear a riding hat to a minimum of PAS 015, ASTM F1163 or EN1384 correctly fastened at all times; b Medical armbands and back protectors must be worn. 3. Entries will close at 1800hrs on Friday 10 May 2013. All entries must be accompanied by the appropriate entry fee with cheques payable to "Strathearn Eventing". Late entries maybe accepted at an additional £5 per entry. HC entries also accepted if numbers permit. No telephone entries will be accepted. No refund of entry money will be made after the closing date. 4 Competitors requesting a preferred start time within their class should advise the Secretary on their entry form. 5 Approximate times of starting will be available by telephoning 01738 840263 between 1700hrs and 1900hrs on Friday 17 May 2013 or on the web www.strathearneventing.co.uk 6 The course will be open for course walking from 1400hrs on Saturday 18 May 2013. 7 Any complaint must be made in writing accompanied by a £25 deposit to the Secretary. The deposit will be refunded if the complaint is upheld or at the discretion of the Chief Steward whose decision is final. 8 All horses and ponies must be 5 years old or over. 9 Riders may compete twice. 10 In the interest for the safety of riders and horses we will ask for those eliminated on the course to leave the course at a walk. 11 Please ensure that all litter and general debris is disposed of responsibly. Please do not muck out your horsebox in the horsebox park. 12 All classes will be run under BE Rules. Therefore when a combination have three refusals at one jump, or 5 accumulative refusals on course riders will be asked to leave the course for safety reasons, apart from classes 7&8 where riders can carry on to next fence after 3 refuslas but MUST give way to oncoming riders. Classes 1-6 will be judged to an optimum time. No optimimn time classes 7&8,. Stopwatches are forbidden. 13 STRICTLY NO DOGS ON SITE PLEASE. HUNTER TRIALS ENTRY FORM STRATHEARN EVENTING Sunday 19 May 2013 PLEASE FILL OUT FORM IN BLOCK CAPITALS. CLASS RIDER NAME HORSE/PONY FEE AGE of RIDER (if under 16) As at 1 Jan 2013. FIRST AID £2.00 MEDICAL COVER/RIDER £ LATE ENTRY FEE(If applicable £5.00): £ TOAL FEES: £ I have read and understood and agree to abide by the rules and conditions. Name of entrant submitting entry:……..………..….………………… Signature of entrant submitting entry…………………………………. For competitors under 16 yrs of age signature of parent/guardian… ……………………………………………………………………………. Address of entrant submitting entry:…..……………………………. …………………..……………………………………………………….. Postcode:...……………….…………….. Telephone:………………….. E-mail:…………………………………………………………… Cheques to be made payable to “Strathearn Eventing”. To be returned to: Strathearn Eventing, Hilton House, Methven, Perth, PH1 3QX. by Friday 10 May 2013. Late entries and HC entries maybe accepted if entries suffice. Additional £5 for late entries. Classes 1-6 £28.00. Classes: 7&8 £20.00. If oversubscribed entries maybe limited, entries on a first come first served basis.