Senior Inter Regionals 2018 The College, Church Road, Keysoe, Bedford, MK44 2JP

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1 Senior Inter Regionals 2018 The College, Church Road, Keysoe, Bedford, MK44 2JP th May 2018 INTER-REGIONAL TEAM COMPETITION Open to senior (18 & over) members of British Dressage selected by their Region

2 Venue Contact Information Secretary: The Show Secretary (Claire, Nikki or Vanessa) The College, Church Road, Keysoe, Bedford, MK44 2JP Emergency Organiser No: Tel: Website: keysoe.com Schedule of Classes All classes will be outdoors. Times will be posted on Keysoe website. There will be no prize giving for warm up classes. Saturday Warm Up Classes Class 2 Preliminary 15 Class 3 Novice 23 Class 4 Elementary 43 Class 5 Medium 69 Rosettes to 10 th place will be awarded in the warm up classes. Team Classes (Day 1) Class 1 Preliminary 17 Novice 37A Elementary 53 Medium 73 There will be no prize giving on Saturday for Team classes. Sunday Team Classes (Test 2) Class 1 Preliminary 19 Novice 39 Elementary 57 Medium 76 Prizes: Rosettes, prizes and sashes will be awarded to the winning teams and individuals over the two days on Sunday at the prize giving.

3 Team Championship Teams will be selected in accordance with the Regional Team Selection Policy All scoring for team and individual competitions will be based on percentages Each team of 4 will have a drop score on each day. The rider with the lowest percentage will be deleted from the team average. The following combinations are permitted: Preliminary Novice, Elementary, Medium from Bronze or Silver combinations. Teams of 3 riders are permitted but must consist of 3 riders from different levels. All 3 scores will count. If a team drops to two members, they may still ride in the competition for individual placings. However the competition is a team competition and therefore will not start with any individual riders. Individual Championships will also be awarded at each level: The individual championships will be determined from the individual results in the team classes Rosettes 1 st 10 th, prizes 1 st 3 rd. Team Allocations Central Region Eastern Region Northern Region North West Region Southern Region South West Region Scotland Wales Additional teams will be permitted if regions do not send a full contingent Conditions of Entry and Qualification As per Rules 72, 74 & 75 of the British Dressage Members Handbook. All riders must be full BD members with fully registered horses and must adhere to the BD code of conduct. Riders must adhere to British Dressage Regional Selection Policy 2018 guidelines set down for team selection. Any riders found in breach of the selected policy may be eliminated. Arena Familiarisation and Walks Arena Familiarisation (exercise within the arenas) available from 16:00 on Friday until dusk. Arena walks from 07:30 each morning until 45 minutes before competition starts. This is in walk, mounted, with competition number worn, and OUTSIDE the arenas

4 Exercise of Horses There are two indoor arenas for working in, plus an outdoor clopf arena for exercise, for horses not warming up for their classes Bridle numbers must be worn at all times. Entertainment Introduction & briefing Friday night, followed at 7.30pm by complimentary Pig Roast & vegetarian option. Regions will host parties Saturday night Chef D Equipes There will be a Chef D Equipes meeting on Friday 19:00 in the cafe. Contact details of all Chef D Equipes should be sent by to info@keysoe.com, prior to arrival Entry Information Entries must be submitted via RDOs An indication of how many teams and individuals being sent from each region must be sent to Keysoe by the closing date. If all allocated places for each region are not taken up then they may be offered to the remaining regions. Closing date: 28 th April 2018 (Please note that after the definite entry date no refunds can be made) Entry Fees: 240/team competition ( 60 per rider) 25/entry for Classes 2 5 (warm up classes) Substitutions will be accepted after the close of entries until the 10 th May. However no refunds will be given. Stabling On-site permanent stabling. Stables are supplied empty of bedding, and must be left swept empty Duration of Show (Friday to Sun) 80 (please notify in advance if you require longer) Shavings 8-50 (you are welcome to bring your own not paper though). Please pre book bedding if possible. Please be on site before 8.00pm if you wish to purchase/collect bedding. Please state if you require a stallion stable.

5 Stables are allocated in regions where possible (with the exception of stallions) and stable plans will be clearly visible on arrival. Please indicate on entry form time of arrival. Stabling will be open from Friday 16:00 Hook Up Hook up is available at the set fee of 40 for the duration of the show. This is payable with entries. First Aid There are on site first aiders, please ask the secretary or anyone from the office should you require help. Security Please ensure that valuables are locked at all times and that your vehicles remain locked at all times. Lorry Park There is ample parking for Lorries and ample hook ups. Parking area for each region will be published with times Dogs Dogs are NOT allowed in competition arenas or warm up arenas. Dogs must be kept on leads at all times and owners must clear up after them. Prize Giving. Prize giving and the closing ceremony will take place approximately 45 minutes after the last test on Sunday. This will be unmounted in the main arena. All riders must be in full riding attire. General Rules and Conduct No person but the competitor may school a horse from the saddle for the duration of the show, with the exception that grooms may exercise at walk on a long rein ONLY In the interests of health and safety the directions of the stewards and organisers must be followed at all times. Competitors and supporters are expected to conduct themselves in a manner befitting the nature of the sport and the spirit of the friendly internationals in line with the British Dressage Members code of conduct. All competitors will be bound by the BD code of conduct and social media policy, please refer to Handbook.

6 Rude and abusive behaviour towards people and / or animals will not be tolerated and those in contravention of this will be asked to leave. Emergency telephone numbers and contact numbers will be posted at the Secretary s Office Please note that some areas are designated judges/officials only. Please can everyone respect this. Vet / Farrier Contact details will be posted at the Secretary s office. Although not on site a Vet and Farrier will be on call - please however ensure that your horse / pony is well shod. Accommodation A list of local hotels and B&B can also be found at Photographer There will be an official photographer on site and photographs will be taken during the event. Toilets and Shower Facilities The Toilets & Showers are open at all times. Catering Cafe open from 1 hour before first test until 21:00 Directions Address: The College, Church Road, Keysoe, Bedford, MK44 2JP Telephone: +44 (0) GPS Coordinates: TL N W Lat Long From East A428 to St Neots, carry on past St Neots on A428, you will go under road & railway bridges, past a crane storage on left, then over a roundabout by Tesco. At next roundabout turn Right on to B1428 (Great North Road), over at least 3 mini roundabouts then at mini roundabout immediately after pedestrian lights turn left on to Bushmead Road. Follow that for about 3.5 miles, then straight over crossroads, and after 1.5 miles you come to a T junction, turn Right. Church Road in Keysoe is 2 miles on the left

7 From South M1 J13 A421, and stay on that road for 13 miles until the last Bedford exit (A428 Bedford & Great Barford). First exit on roundabout at top of slip, then at next Roundabout (by "Go Outdoors" store on Right) Turn Right, carry straight over roundabouts for 2 miles, then at Roundabout for Kimbolton Road (it has trees in the middle and a pub called The Pheasant on other side) Turn Right, past Golf Course and carry on for 8 miles to Keysoe. Church Road is one mile into the village on the left. From the South A1 After Tempsford bridge, take the A421 for Bedford at the Black Cat Roundabout (sign Milton Keynes A421) after 4 miles take the Bedford A428 exit (signed Bedford A428 Great Barford) Right at roundabout at top of slip, over other slip roundabout then at next Roundabout (by "Go Outdoors" store on Right) Turn Right, carry straight over roundabouts for 2 miles, then at Roundabout for Kimbolton Road (it has trees in the middle and a pub called The Pheasant on other side) Turn Right, past Golf Course and carry on for 8 miles to Keysoe. Church Road is one mile into village on left. From the North M1 J15 A45 past Northampton & Wellingborough to Rushden, at big roundabout take third exit for A6 south. At next roundabout take first exit for Kimbolton (this route is subject to an 18 ton limit) take this road for 10 miles, then on the far side of Kimbolton turn right onto the B660 on the far side of Kimbolton turn right onto the B660 (sign Bedford Pertenhall B660). Church Road in Keysoe is 5 miles on the right From the North M6 A14 Past Kettering carry on to J16 (Old Weston Kimbolton B660) take the exit slip and at T turn left for Kimbolton. Follow B660 to end T junction, then turn left through Kimbolton (18 ton limit) on the far side of Kimbolton turn right onto the B660 (sign Bedford Pertenhall B660). Church Road in Keysoe is 5 miles on the right From the North A1 Past Huntingdon to Buckden roundabout, turn right for Grafham (Kimbolton B661) Follow that road to T junction at end in Great Staughton (by Snooty Tavern) Turn right for Kimbolton, as you approach Kimbolton turn left on B660 on the far side of Kimbolton turn right onto the B660 (sign Bedford Pertenhall B660). Church Road in Keysoe is 5 miles on the right