THE No. 1 ADDRESS FOR EUROPEAN EQUESTRIAN BRANDS & PROUD SUPPORTER OF THE 2017 SA DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS

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2 1/92 ONKAPARINGA VALLEY RD BALHANNAH, SA THE No. 1 ADDRESS FOR EUROPEAN EQUESTRIAN BRANDS & PROUD SUPPORTER OF THE 2017 SA DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS

3 2017 Pryde s EasiFeed South Australian Dressage Championships CHAMPIONSHIPS ORGANISING SUB-COMMITTEE Co-Chair, Dressage SA: Collette Wheadon M: Vice Chair, Dressage SA: Carly Boon (Chaiir- sub-committee) M: Lorraine Wohling M: Kirsty van Loon M: Sue Brown Lisa Ashby 2017 DRESSAGE SOUTH AUSTRALIA COMMITTEE Co-Chair: Collette Wheadon & Belinda Lindh Vice Chair & Communications: Carly Boon Judges Sub-Committee liaison: Carly Boon Young Horse Coordinator: Kirsty van Loon Circuit & Leaderboard Coordinator: Ruth Schneeberger State Squad Coordinator: Belinda Lindh (Seniors ) Melinda Coleshill (Juniors/YR s) Riders Rep: Ruth Schneeberger Clubs Rep: Tyson Zoontjens Finance: Catherine Skinner Committee Members: Jo McEvoy, Meredith Taylor 2017 State Selectors: Wendy Hunt & Liz Duncan Officials Technical Delegate - Graeme Rodda Stewards - Stuart Platt Keith & Judy Darwin Sue Brown Graeme Rodda MC - Matt Bubner Scoring - Equiscore VIP Catering - Appleseed Catering Program: Dressage SA Sub-Committee Cover design: DW Studio 2017 Pryde s EasiFeed South Australian Dressage Championships 1

4 Welcome! From the Co Chairs Dressage South Australia Welcome to the 2017 Pryde s EasiFeed South Australian Dressage Championships. The event is proudly supported by Equestrian South Australia, and Dressage South Australia, along with our event partner Pryde s EasiFeed. We welcome Pryde s as a new sponsor of dressage in South Australia for 2017, and look forward to working with them throughout the year. Thank you to our Gold sponsors Horseland, Morphe ville Equine Clinic, Chaballo, Shield Insurance Brokers, 4Cyte Equine, Bit Bank Australia, as well as our Silver, Bronze and Event Sponsors. Without their sponsorship we would be unable to deliver a spectacular weekend of dressage in South Australia, as well as host a number of judges from across Australia. We encourage you to u lise the services of our valued sponsors in acknowledgement of their support of dressage in South Australia. Once again, the State Championships have a racted a strong field of compe tors from across South Australia, and in par cular, we welcome our guests from interstate and regional South Australia to our pinnacle dressage event. The DSA Commi ee would like to thank the Strathalbyn Polo Grounds for hos ng the event at their grounds, and their willingness to work with the commi ee to ensure the grounds are presented in the best condi on for excep onal dressage compe on across the weekend. The DSA commi ee believes that it is important to invest in our State s equestrian facili es and we are thrilled to have been able to provide some addi onal funding to the Strathalbyn Polo Grounds for ver draining the grounds, ensuring improved foo ng for all horse and riders. We hope all compe tors appreciate this, both at this event and at all events hosted here in the future. In addi on to our sponsors, I would especially like to thank our interstate and local Judges, our pencillers, stewards, the ESA office team and the many volunteers that make the running of our championships possible. I would also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge all the hard work and dedica on of the small organising commi ee who work relessly to ensure this event is delivered to South Australia s dressage community, including Colle e Wheadon, Lorraine Wohling, Carly Boon, Kirsty van Loon, Sue Brown and Lisa Ashby thank you! Without you we wouldn t have an event. Wishing our riders a fantas c compe on. For our spectators, we hope you enjoy the compe on and we encourage everyone, spectators, compe tors and volunteers, to have a wander around our trade village. There is something for everyone, so treat yourself with something to remember the event, and make sure you visit Ka e in the Pryde s EasiFeed tradestand, to learn more about their wonderful range of feeds. We wish everyone a great weekend of compe on. Belinda Lindh & Colle e Wheadon, Co Chairs, Dressage South Australia ARENA SPONSORS EVENT PARTNER 2017 Pryde s EasiFeed South Australian Dressage Championships 2

5 We thank our Sponsors SILVER SPONSORS GOLD SPONSORS Adelaide Hills Dressage Club Inc EVENT SUPPORTERS BRONZE SPONSORS 2017 Pryde s EasiFeed South Australian Dressage Championships 3

6 Conditions of Entry 1. Equestrian South Australia (ESA) and Dressage South Australia (DSA) will conduct the 2017 South Australian Dressage Championships under the auspices of Equestrian Australia (EA) in strict accordance with EA National Dressage Rules for Official Competitions (current edition), and the FEI Rules for Dressage Events (current edition). 2. (a) Riders taking part in the Event must be financial members of EA. In open competition riders must be 12 years or over on the day of competition (or at least ten years old if riding a pony). (b) Horses and ponies in the competition must be registered with EA, have a current Competition Licence for Dressage or Pony Dressage and be owned by a financial member of EA. All horses and ponies may compete at only two (2) consecutive levels. 3. Swabbing: Random swabbing will take place as required by the EA National Dressage Rules governing State Championship events and in accordance with the FEI Veterinary Rules, subject to any amendment or inclusions as at the date of the event. Please make yourself aware of prohibited substances and the relevant withdrawal period. Check the ingredients of all products you are using including herbal products with your vet. Security and access to the horse is the sole responsibility of the owner/rider. 4. All tests are as per current EA tests 2017, or current FEI tests. No test may be commanded. Horses and ponies may not compete Hors Concours at this event. 5. Entry Forms must be correctly and fully completed. Any errors and omissions may result in the entry being rejected. Entries close midnight, Monday, 30 January NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. 6. Competition Licences: A photocopy of both sides of each horse's current Competition Licence must accompany entries. Competition performances must be recorded. ENTRIES WILL NOT be accepted unless this is included. HC performances used as qualification must also be recorded or a copy of the relevant test must be included with the entries. 7. Horses in EA and FEI classes must exceed 149cms with shoes or 148cms without shoes 8. Any horse may compete in two consecutive levels only and a maximum of three tests within those levels (which may include a freestyle) at EA Level and a maximum of two tests (which may include a freestyle) at FEI Level can be ridden on any single day. If entering a Freestyle class it must be the appropriate level for the combination. 9. No rider may ride more than 2 horses in any competition. 10. REFUNDS: A full refund of fees will be given for entries not accepted or balloted out. Once an entry is accepted, the Judges Levy and Admin, Swab and Grounds Levy is non-refundable. DEPOSITS, where applicable, will be refunded after each horse has completed all its nominated tests or is scratched before noon on Wednesday, 1st March ENTRY FEES - fifty percent (50%) of entry fees less the Judge s Levy and Admin Levy will be refunded upon presentation of a Veterinary Certificate or Medical Certificate, which must be presented to the committee no later than two days after the competition. Where a horse is on a reserve list and does not compete in that competition, or has to scratch and is replaced by a reserve, then all (100%) of the entry fee for that competition will be refunded. 11. Bridle numbers must be worn with one on each side of the horse (bridle or saddle blanket); they are the responsibility of the competitor to provide. The SA Bridle number system will apply. For stallions, EA recognised Stallion Disks must be worn at all times in accordance with EA Rules. 12. PRIZES: Winners and placegetters in all classes will be presented with ribbons or rosettes to a maximum of 8 th place (depending on entries) and prize money and/or vouchers and/or product of equivalent or greater value, to 3 rd place. If applicable to your event, prize money will be paid to winners and placegetters via electronic funds transfer and within fourteen (14) days after the completion of the event it is therefore essential that you complete the PRIZE MONEY / REFUNDS FORM as a part of your entries for this competition. If you are registered for GST, prize money will be inclusive of GST. All presentations will be unmounted at the end of each day s competition and competitors must be in full competition attire. Failure to comply will result in withdrawal of prizes and prize money. 13. Protests must be lodged in writing, together with a $50.00 deposit, no later than 30 minutes after the incident which gives rise to the dispute. The deposit will be refunded only if the protest is upheld. 14. Test Sheets can be collected from the Secretary's Office once all results for the competition have been officially posted. 15. Freestyle tests will be held on Sunday. These tests must be ridden to music. CDs must be lodged with the secretary ONE HOUR PRIOR TO THE START OF THE EVENT. A horse may enter only one freestyle event. A freestyle bond of $25.00 is included as a part of your entry for the freestyle tests. After completion of your test and following the competition you will be sent a refund of the freestyle bond. It is advised that riders supply two (2) copies on different brands of CDs in case of malfunction. Competitors may arrange to check their music with the producer by mutual arrangement. 16. YOUTH DRESSAGE RIDER COMPETITION: Specific classes are offered at this event. To enter the horse/pony must have obtained qualifications in official competition at the level in which it is entered (see qualifications). 17. Pony classes are offered from Preliminary to Elementary. If five or more entries are received for Ponies for Medium and above, they will compete in separate classes, otherwise they will compete in Open competition. Ponies require qualifications for tests as per the schedule. 18. The Committee reserves the right to withdraw prize-money or cancel classes with insufficient starters, or limit entries at their discretion. 19. BALLOTING OF ENTRIES: There will be a limit of 35 horses per event with six reserves and one division only in all classes. Where more than 35 entries are received balloting will occur. Balloting will be based on the average of the highest percentages of three tests at the particular level, back twelve months from the date of close of entries. The 35 highest average percentages will be accepted in each competition. Horses with three performances will be considered ahead of those who have two or only one performance percentage. A HC performance will be considered to be a qualification, but will be balloted as above. 20. THE DRAW: Will be strictly adhered to and riders must present to THE MARSHALL 15 minutes prior to their specified times. Failure to present to the judge at the correct time may incur elimination. 21. GEAR STEWARD: EA competitors must present to the Gear Steward prior to each test. FEI competitors will be gear checked either before their test or at the conclusion of their test (at the rider's discretion), and prior to leaving the marshalling area. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL INCUR ELIMINATION Pryde s EasiFeed South Australian Dressage Championships 4

7 Conditions of Entry Continued SCRATCHINGS: Must be given to the Equestrian South Australia Office by 12.00noon Wednesday, 1 March 2017 (08) After 1 March 2017 scratchings must be sent to dressagesouthaustralia@gmail.com or please call Collette Wheadon on Scratchings on the day of the competition must be advised to the secretary s office. 23. The draw will be available via the Equestrian South Australia website Protective headgear please refer to the Equestrian Australia National Dressage Rules for Official Competitions (current edition). 25. LIABILITY: NEITHER THE ORGANISING COMMITTEE, EA, ESA, DSA OR THE OWNERS/LESSEES OF THE VENUE ACCEPT ANY LIABILITY FOR ACCIDENT, DAMAGE, INJURY OR ILLNESS TO HORSES, OWNERS, RIDERS, SPECTATORS, PERSONS OR PROPERTY WHATSOEVER. The current version of the Equestrian Australia Rules for Dressage can be downloaded from the Equestrian Australia website or purchased from the ESA Office for $ $4 postage and handling. STABLING: Stables are available on site at the Strathalbyn Polo Grounds. These must be booked prior to the event. Yards must be cleaned before leaving. (Please see the steward to check yard on each day of departure). If you require stabling in the local area please contact Carly Boon carlyboon@hotmail.com. FLOATS AND TRUCKS: Will be able to park within the Strathalbyn Polo Grounds in the designated area; see below for camping details should you wish to stay overnight. CAMPING: Facilities are available for camping at the Strathalbyn Polo & Recreation Grounds. Powered sited - $15 per night, unpowered sites - $10 per night. Sites should have been booked with entries if you need last minute camping, please contact dressagesouthaustralia@gmail.com FODDER: Can be ordered and delivered to the grounds by Daish Fodder ph. (08) HOTEL ACCOMMODATION: Accommodation is available at the Strath Motel, phone (08) There are other B&B options and more please research via local tourism sites. DRESSAGE WARM UP ARENAS: The designated Warm Up Arena will be available for general work and pre-test warm-up. No lunging will be allowed on the Warm Up Arena. Lunging will only be allowed in the designated Lunging Arena. ARENA FAMILIARISATION: During each morning of the competition, as well as on the preceding Friday, time will be made available for arena familiarization on the MCDC Grounds. These times are listed in the draw. LUNGING: Lunging will only be allowed in the specified arena shown on the venue map. AGGREGATE CHAMPIONSHIPS The selection of Preliminary, Novice, Elementary, Medium, Advanced, Pony, Youth Rider Champions and Para-Equestrian Champions will be made using the ranking points system see current EA Rules for Dressage. Place-getters in each event will receive points for their placing eg 30 for first, 29 for second etc. The total number of points at each level for each horse will be added and the horse or pony with the highest number of points will become the Champion for that level. Where there is an equality of points, the Champion will be the horse or pony with the highest aggregate % at that level. Amateur Owner-Riders (AOR) must nominate as AOR by no later than Monday, 6 March You will be flagged as an AOR rider, however will compete with others in your nominated event. Separate Championship and ribbons/rosettes will be awarded to AORs for the aggregate of each EA level. The selection of the AOR Champions at Preliminary, Novice, Elementary, Medium and Advanced will be made using a separate ranking points system for declared AOR in each competition, using the current Equestrian Australia Rules for Dressage as a guide. AOR ranking in each event will be allocated points for their placing eg 30 for 1 st, 29 for 2 nd etc. The total number of points at each level for each horse will be added and the horse with the highest number of points will be the Champion for that level. Where there is an equality of points, the Champion will be the horse with the highest aggregate percentage at that level. The FEI AOR Champion will be based on an aggregate of two FEI levels AND appropriate freestyle, using the same points system. To be the AOR FEI Champion, the horse must compete in two FEI Classes and the appropriate freestyle for its level (see starting possibilities in rule within the current Equestrian Australia Rules for Dressage.) Interschool riders must have nominated as Interschool no later than Monday, 6 March You will be flagged as an Interschool rider, however will compete with others in your nominated event. Separate ribbons will be awarded to Interschool riders Pryde s EasiFeed South Australian Dressage Championships 5

8 AGGREGATE CHAMPIONSHIPS / AWARDS PRELIMINARY CHAMPION BIT BANK AUSTRALIA Aggregate of classes 1 & 2 Equestrian South Australia Preliminary Champion trophy NOVICE CHAMPION HORSELAND Aggregate of classes 9 & 10 Equestrian South Australia Novice Champion trophy ELEMENTARY CHAMPION CHABALLO Aggregate of classes 3 & 4 Parkfield Float Repairs Elementary Champion trophy MEDIUM CHAMPION 4CYTE EQUINE Aggregate of classes 11 & 12 Wendts Medium Champion trophy ADVANCED CHAMPION MORPHETTVILLE EQUINE CLINIC Aggregate of classes 5 & 6 Eyre Peninsula Dressage Club Advanced Champion trophy PRELIMINARY PONY CHAMPION SHIELD INSURANCE BROKERS Aggregate of classes 1A and 2A OVERALL FEI AMATEUR OWNER RIDER CHAMPION Aggregate of two FEI levels AND appropriate Freestyle PRYDE S EASIFEED AMATEUR OWNER RIDER PRELIMINARY CHAMPION SOUTHERN VALES DRESSAGE CLUB Aggregate of classes 1 & 2, Placings to 8th AMATEUR OWNER RIDER NOVICE CHAMPION SHIELD INSURANCE BROKERS Aggregate of classes 9 & 1 Placings to 8th AMATEUR OWNER RIDER ELEMENTARY CHAMPION EQUISTYLE QUALITY STOCKS Aggregate of classes 3 & 4, Placings to 6 th AMATEUR OWNER RIDER MEDIUM CHAMPION JURLIQUE Aggregate of classes 11 & 12 AMATEUR OWNER RIDER ADVANCED CHAMPION 4CYTE EQUINE Aggregate of classes 5 & 6 NOVICE PONY CHAMPION JET ROYAL Aggregate of 9A and 10A ELEMENTARY PONY CHAMPION ADELAIDE HILLS DRESSAGE CLUB Aggregate of classes 3A & 4A PRIX ST GEORGES CHAMPION PRYDE S EASIFEED Marian Malecki Perpetual Trophy INTERMEDIATE 1 CHAMPION PRYDE S EASIFEED South Australian Dressage Association Trophy INTERMEDIATE A CHAMPION PRYDE S EASIFEED Equestrian SA Trophy OVERALL PARA-EQUESTRIAN CHAMPION PRYDE S EASIFEED Aggregate of all classes ridden from 17 21a PRELIMINARY YOUTH CHAMPION BIT BANK AUSTRALIA Aggregate of classes 1B & 2B NOVICE YOUTH CHAMPION HORSELAND Aggregate of classes 9B & 10B Wyebo Skylark Memorial Trophy ELEMENTARY YOUTH CHAMPION CHABALLO Aggregate of classes 3B & 4B Jackman Treloar Perpetual Trophy MEDIUM YOUTH CHAMPION MORPHETTVILLE EQUINE CLINIC Awarded to the Youth Rider Medium Champion Aggregate of classes 11B & 12B HELEN JUNGE MEMORIAL PRIZE FOR NOVICE 2.3 Winner of the Youth Rider Novice 2.3, DRESSAGE CLUB OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA (Youth Rider Class only, excludes Pony and/or EA Competitive riders) 2017 Pryde s EasiFeed South Australian Dressage Championships 6

9 VENUE LAYOUT We extend our thanks to the Adelaide Hills Dressage Club for hos ng the 2017 Pryde s EasiFeed South Australian Dressage Championships at their grounds, and for their support in making this event such a success! We also thank Thoroughbred Racing SA for their advice, support and generosity to assist with grounds improvements in the lead up to this event Pryde s EasiFeed South Australian Dressage Championships 7

10 Our Judges Introducing our visiting interstate Judges VIRGINIA CREED VIC - FEI 3*, A Level, Young Horse Judge & Young Horse Judge Educator, Judge Mentor, and National Show Horse Judge. Virginia is an accomplished equestrian with qualifications as a Level II Dressage swpecialist coach, a coach educator and SSTA with the National Coaching Accreditation Scheme. She has ridden numerous horses to Grand Prix level. As an International Candidate Dressage Judge, she judges regularly throughout Australia, including state and national dressage championships. In addition to Virginia's equestrian pursuits she is an accomplished musician. We welcome Virginia to South Australia. BERNADETTE GIBSON TAS - National A level / Judge Mentor and Judge Educator As an avid dressage enthusiast Bernadette currently owns and operates an Equestrian Training Centre in Tasmania. Sue divides her time between riding and competing, coaching and judging as well as Judge Education and Mentoring. Bernadette has several horses in work with one currently competing at Prix St George. Welcome, Bernadette. SUZAN MCDERMOTT TAS National C Level, Young Horse Judge, Judge Mentor, National Show Horse Judge and EA Steward. Suzan is a highly experienced dressage judge, coach and educator based in Tasmania. Suzan and her husband have an interest in breeding thoroughbreds, and have a filly currently in preparation work. Suzan is actively upgrading her judging accreditation and we look forward to seeing her in South Australia. Please join us in thanking all our South Australian dressage Judges Liz Duncan Jody Cavuoto Jen Gilligan Helen Whittle Pat Hutchens Kaye Platt Erica Taylor Rai Walla Graeme Rodda Marion von Saagh Fiona Heyson Wendy Hunt Tamsin Adcock 2017 Pryde s EasiFeed South Australian Dressage Championships 8

11 South Australian dressage clubs have made valuable contributions to the running of the 2017 PRYDE S EASIFEED S SOUTH AUSTRALIAN DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS both with manpower and financial support. We are very grateful for all their assistance Adelaide Hills Dressage Club Inc Thank you to Equestrian South Australia for their major support of the 2017 Pryde s Easifeed South Australian Dressage Championships. We thank the Equestrian SA, Execu ve Officer, Sharon Cimaros and all the ESA office Staff for their assistance throughout the prepara on for this event. We also thank Show Horse South Australia for their support with equipment. Trade Village and Event Supporters Pryde s EasiFeed ProVet 4CYTE EQUINE QJ Riding Wear Equissage Jet Royal Equine Finance Solutions WOW & Proteq Chaballo The Float Centre Unicorn Horse Floats 2017 Pryde s EasiFeed South Australian Dressage Championships 9

12 2017 Pryde s EasiFeed South Australian Dressage Championships Schedule of Classes SATURDAY SUNDAY 1 Preliminary Novice 2.2 1A Preliminary Pony 9A Novice Pony 1B Preliminary Youth Rider 9B Novice Youth Rider 2 Preliminary Novice 2.3 2A Preliminary Pony 10A Novice Pony 2B Preliminary Youth Rider 10B Novice Youth Rider 3 Elementary Medium 4.2 3A Elementary Pony 11A Medium Pony 3B Elementary Youth Rider 11B Medium 4.2 Youth Rider 4 Elementary Medium 4.3 4A Elementary Pony 12A Medium Pony 4B Elementary Youth Rider 12B Medium 4.3 Youth Rider 5 Advanced Prix St Georges 6 Advanced Novice to Advanced Level EA Freestyle** 7 Intermediate I 15 Prix St George, Intermediate I and Grand Prix Level FEI Freestyle*** 16 Intermediate A 19 Para-Equestrian Grade III Team test 19a Para-Equestrian Grade III Individual test 20 Para-Equestrian Grade IV Team test 20a Para-Equestrian Grade IV Individual test 21 Para-Equestrian Grade V Team test 21a Para-Equestrian Grade V Individual test 2017 Pryde s EasiFeed South Australian Dressage Championships 10

13 Saturday, 11 March - ARENA 1 ARENA FAMILIARISATION ALLOWED FROM 7.00AM TO 8.00AM EACH DAY. WORK AT WALK, TROT & CANTER WILL BE ALLOWED BUT ONLY OUTSIDE THE COMPETITION ARENAS. ANY HORSE LED IN HAND MUST BE IN A BRIDLE AND WITH THEIR BRIDLE NUMBER Pryde s EasiFeed South Australian Dressage Championships 11

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29 Sunday, 12 March ARENA 4 Adelaide Hills Dressage Club Strathalbyn, South Australia 2017 Pryde s EasiFeed South Australian Dressage Championships 27

30 Sunday, 12 March ARENA 4 OUR PARA-EQUESTRIAN CLASSES ARE PROUDLY SPONSORED BY 2017 Pryde s EasiFeed South Australian Dressage Championships 28

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