MINI HORSE TRIALS at Wivelsden Farm - Open to All

Transcription

1 SOUTHDOWN HUNT EAST PC MINI HORSE TRIALS at Wivelsden Farm - Open to All Sunday 24th September

2 PONY CLUB EVENTS in 2017 (Open to Members and Non-Members) All will take place at Wivelsden Farm unless otherwise stated, North Common Road, North Chailey, Nr Lewes, East Sussex BN8 4EH (TQ ) By Kind Permission of Mr N Harvey PABX Solutions Spring Hunter Trials Sunday, May 14th CDMS (Sussex) Horse Trials Sunday, June 11th Traditional Branch Show Sunday, July 16th (To be held on Plumpton Racecourse) Turton Hunter Trials Sunday, September 10th Margaret Sheffield Mini-Horse Trials Sunday, September 24th With grateful thanks to all our Sponsors old and new! Mobile number on the day of the event: Medical Cover: Event Medic Services, Vet On-Call: Cliffe Equine Photographer: LRG Photography, Refreshments will be available Sound: John Bedford, Toilets: Hire-a-loo Please send entries to the appropriate secretary as shown on the show details and entry form. Entries must be accompanied by full remittance and comply with all conditions shown. Where appropriate times and additional information will be posted on the branch website: Front cover pictures by Mike Nichols and Craig Payne 2013

3 Mini Horse Trials Kindly sponsored by the Margaret Sheffield Memorial Fund (Open to non-members of the Pony Club) Sunday 24 th September 2017 starting at 9am Note: all jump heights approx. Course may be walked on Saturday 23rd September 2pm-7.00pm Rosettes to 8th place. All Classes: Individuals (PC members and non-members of any age). First Aid is included in all entry fees Classes 1a & 1b: A shortened nursery course with Logs on floor Class 1a: Lead rein or Class 1b: Riders may be Assisted Dressage test: D Level One Walk and Trot (Test may be commanded) Show jumping: Cross poles Cross-country: Logs on floor Entry Fee: 30 ( 27 SDHEPC) per rider Class 2: 60cm Dressage test: PC Introductory Test 2007 (Test may be commanded) Show jumping: 60cm Cross-country: 60cm Entry Fee: 45 ( 40 SDHEPC) per rider Class 3: 70cm Dressage test: PC Introductory Test 2007 (Test may not be commanded) Show jumping: 70cm Cross-country: 70cm Entry Fee: 45 ( 40 SDHEPC) per rider Class 4: 80cm Dressage test: PC Grassroots 2016 (Test may not be commanded) Show jumping: 80cm Cross-country: 80cm Entry Fee: 45 ( 40 SDHEPC) per rider First Aid is included in all entry fees Entries to Hon. Sec.: Mrs Candy Robbins, 32 Chestnuts Close, Lindfield, HAYWARDS HEATH, RH16 2AU (queries only): candyrobbins@w-com.net or Tel:

4 Margaret Sheffield Memorial Fund The late Margaret Sheffield was District Commissioner of the Southdown Hunt East branch for 24 years, based at Woodley House, South Road, Wivelsfield Green, after joining the committee in To keep alive the work she did for young people the Fund was established in 2001 and is a registered charity. The Fund has limited resources which are used to help distressed children (many from broken homes) regain their self confidence through horse riding or association with horses and ponies. Donations to MSMF, Woodley House, South Road, Wivelsfield Green, RH17 7QS will be gratefully received and will be used to give other youngsters a helping hand. An application form for assistance from the fund is available from the Secretary, Mrs Anne Cook, 8 Sheppeys, HAYWARDS HEATH RH16 1HF.

5 PAPER NUMBERS will be given. BRING OWN NUMBER BIBS or BUY BIBS FROM US on the day. ONE DAY EVENTS RULES AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY 1. The judges decision is final. 2. No claim can be entertained by the organisers for any injury, loss or damage caused to, or suffered by, any horse, pony, competitor, onlooker, attendant or other person, vehicle or any property in connection with or arising from this event, whether or not said injury, loss or damage is caused by the negligence of the organisers, their servants or agents. 3. It is a condition of entry that competitors are either a member of the Pony Club, a BHS affiliated Riding Club or other equestrian organization providing them with public liability insurance, or that their horse has public liability insurance cover. 4. The organisers reserve the right to alter the timing of the phases. They also reserve the right to refuse any entry without giving a reason and to divide or alter classes as necessary. 5. This event is run under Pony Club Eventing Rules No jewellery is allowed for safety reasons, other than a wristwatch, a wedding ring, a stock pin worn horizontally or a tie clip. It is recommended that stock pins are removed for cross country. 7. No horse or pony under 4 years of age may be ridden. 8. No horse/pony may compete in more than one class. 9. Correct dress must be worn at all times. Riding hats, with chinstrap fastened, must be worn when mounted. They must conform to Pony Club regulations., PC members hats must be tagged. Long sleeves, body protectors and medical armbands are compulsory for the cross-country phase. In the interests of safety, the organisers reserve the right to eliminate any competitor who breaches these rules. Body protectors must conform to BETA 2009 Level 3 (Purple Label). 10. There will be no refund of entry unless a Doctor s or Vet s certificate is produced. If the event is cancelled, 3 from the entry fee will be retained for administrative expenses and the balance will be refunded only on receipt of an s.a.e. within 10 days of the event. Entries will be strictly limited in each class. 11. Objections, if any, can be lodged only by a competitor or by a competitor s parent or guardian. The objection must be in writing and accompanied by a deposit of 20 within half-an-hour of the occurrence which gave rise to it or, where the eligibility of a competitor is concerned, not after the finish of the class. The deposit will be forfeited if the objection is over-ruled. 12. NO DOGS ARE ALLOWED AT WIVELSDEN FARM. 13. Pony Club members who have not yet attained their B Test may wear spurs only on production of written permission from their District Commissioner. 14. The organisers have taken reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of everyone present. For these precautions to be effective, everyone must take all reasonable care to avoid accidents occurring and must obey the instructions of the organisers, officials and stewards. 15. No outside assistance is allowed at any time unless explicitly permitted in the schedule. 16. Any competitor having three refusals at a cross-country fence may continue but must give way to other competitors. Riders must also give way when being overtaken. 17. Hat and jacket should be worn at Prizegiving. 5

6 Save the Date! 2018 Saturday January 20 th and Sunday January 21 st 2018 Interbranch and Individual Show Jumping Competition at Ardingly Showground To include a Dengie SJ Qualifier.