Thursday 27 through Sunday 30 April, 2017 The Station, Snowy River Way, Jindabyne

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1 Thursday 27 through Sunday 30 April, 2017 The Station, Snowy River Way, Jindabyne

2 Entries All entries must be made on line at Entries open on Thursday, 16 March, 2017 at 7.00pm Entries close on Thursday 20 April, 2017 at 9.00pm Some events have a maximum number of places available. The total number of places available and the number remaining can be seen on the Global Entries Website at time of booking. Late entries may be accepted on the day, provided there is availability in the particular event. A late entry fee of $10 per rider will apply. Dressage draws will be available on Global Entries Online prior to the event and posted at the Event Office. Copies of All Tests and Workout Patterns will be available on the SMGS website

3 Fees and Charges Item Cost Whole of Event Entry (4 days), per rider $120 Single day entry, per rider $45 A discount will apply to whole event entry fees for families of 3 or more siblings. Contact the organisers on enquiries@smiec.com.au to register for a refund. Food and Accommodation Accommodation is available on site at the Station with prices from $79 per room, per night. All accommodation must be booked directly through the Station website or by phone The SMGS P&F Canteen will be open daily from 7.00am, serving breakfast, lunch and snacks. The Station Stock-whip Bistro and Chargrill will be open daily for dinner. Stabling Stables and Yards must be booked at time on entry via Global Entries Online. Southern Cross Stables are available at $155 per stable for the duration of the event. Southern Cross Yards are available at $65 per yard for the duration of the event. This includes Wednesday through Sunday nights. Competitors may build their own yards. A $10 per horse ground fee will apply. Shavings may be purchased online at time of entry via Global Entries Online. Feed can be ordered through Cooma Rural ph Arrangements can be made with Cooma Rural to have pre-orders delivered to the ground. Team Managers and Volunteers Each competing school must nominate and be accompanied by a nominated Team Manager. The Team Manager will be responsible for the team during the competition and will be the point of contact for the school team.

4 The Team Manager must attend the Event Office upon arrival at the Station and collect their school information pack. Team Managers will be required to attend a briefing each evening at 6pm in the Station Bistro. As part of their duties, the Team Manager is responsible for ensuring volunteers associated with their team complete the duties assigned to the team during the event. General Rules of Competition Before mounting their horse at the Station, all competitors MUST: Have a valid, paid entry for the competition Have completed and submitted a Waiver for the 2017 event. Junior Riders are riders currently enrolled into Kindergarten through Year 6. Senior Riders are riders currently enrolled in Year 7 through Year 12. Horses may only be ridden in designated riding areas. Any rider not adhering to this rule may be eliminated from all or part of the competition. Horses should be led from their stabling / yard area to the designated riding areas A horse may not compete twice in the same event. Specific rules relating to individual events are included in the Program, below. Riders may compete on a maximum of two horses. Entry to specific events may be limited to one horse per rider, as outlined in the rules for individual events. Use of whip rule whips may only be used in competition in accordance with discipline rules. Whips should not be used to discipline horses at the event outside the competition arena Drug rule under no circumstances may horse be drugged for competition. The organisers reserve the right to require any participant to submit to and pay for a drug test for their animal. This test will be conducted by the local veterinarian. Mistreatment of animal rule any person who is deemed by the organisers to be mistreating an animal will be asked to leave the competition venue and will automatically be disqualified from further competition. The Program may be altered at the organisers discretion at any time. The start times included in the Program may be changed at the organisers discretion at any time. Any change of time or event will be announced at the event over the PA system. No refund of entry fees will be made for changes to the Program. The organisers may cancel any class in the event that insufficient entries are received. Competitors may only ride the horse/s they have entered in the competition at the competition venue. No person other than a competitor and mounted stewards may ride a horse at the competition venue.

5 Uniform, Equipment and Saddlery Rules No riding coats are allowed. Riders will be expected to wear items of school uniform. Correct riding boots and appropriate riding wear must be worn by all competitors. Safety vests MUST be worn for the cross country phase of the One Day event. Back number holders are required for the cross country phase of the ODE. Dressage number holders may be used for the dressage and show-jumping phases of the ODE. Current EA Helmet standards will apply. Protective headgear must conform with one of the current approved safety standards: Current Australian standard AS/NZS 3838 (2006 onwards) provided they are SAI Global marked. New Australian standard ARB HS 2012 provided they are SAI Global marked. Current American standard ASTM F1163 (2004a or 04a onwards) provided they are SEI marked. Current American standard SNELL E2001. Current British standard PAS 015 (1998 or 2011) provided they are BSI Kite-marked. Interim European Standard VG1 (01.040: ) with or without BSI Kite-mark. BSI Kite-marked: (the BSI Kite-marked logo can look different depending on the year of manufacturing of your helmet. This is only given as an EXAMPLE) SAI Global marked: SEI marked:

6 Point-score and Prizes Ribbons and prizes for individual events to be awarded throughout the competition. Presentations will be made each evening at the Bistro at 6pm. Trophies will be awarded to the Champion School, the highest individual point scorer over the four days (any age), the team of four riders from the same school who have the highest total point-score across the four days, and the best presented school on parade. All Point-scores will be calculated on individual horse-rider combinations A rider may be considered in point-score more than once if they ride more than one horse. Points for the team and individual point-scores will be awarded on the following basis: Event 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6 th 7 th 8 th Ribbons ODE Division st 8 th ODE Division st 8 th Combined Training 60cm st 8 th Combined Training 45cm st 8 th Dressage - Elementary st 5 th Dressage Novice ( total ) st 8 th Dressage Preliminary (total) st 8 th Dressage - Prep st 5 th Team Penning st 5 th Interschools Challenge - Jump st 5 th Interschools Challenge - NJ st 5 th Sporting st 5 th 6-Bar Showjumping st 5 th Showjumping Ring st 5 th Showjumping Ring 2, st 5 th Stockhorse Challenge st 5 th Fancy Dress st 8 th Showhorse Events ( Rings 1,2) st 5 th Rider and Hack only for points Showhorse Events (Ring 3) st 5 th

7 Events Thursday, 27 April, 2017 One Day Event Commencement Time: 8.30am Event 1 Division 1a for Junior School Riders Dressage Test : EvA80 & EvA95 Test 1 (2016) Cross Country : Maximum jump height 65cm Showjumping : Maximum jump height 65cm Event 2 Event 3 Division 1b for Senior School Riders Dressage Test : EvA80 & EvA95 Test 1 (2016) Cross Country : Maximum jump height 65cm Showjumping : Maximum jump height 65cm Division 2 for Senior School Riders Dressage Test: EvA80 & EvA95 Test 3 (2016) Cross Country: Maximum jump height 95cm Showjumping: Maximum jump height 95cm ODE Rules Competitors entering the One Day Event may not compete in Combined Training. Competitors may only compete once in the One Day Event. Callers are not allowed for the dressage element It is compulsory for all riders to wear a back protector for the cross country phase of the competition. All competitors are required to wear back numbers for the Cross Country phase of the competition. Back number holders are required. Dressage number holders may be used for the dressage and showjumping phases. Not all jumps in the cross country course have two height options. Some obstacles will be jumped by all competitors and these are at the lower height. The order of elements for Division 1 will be dressage, showjumping, cross country, and for Division 2 dressage, cross country, showjumping. If a competitor is eliminated during any element, they will not be allowed to continue with the subsequent elements of their event. In the dressage phase, either a cavesson, dropped, crossed or flash noseband must be worn. The bit must be a snaffle bit made in metal, leather, rubber or plastic material. The carrying of a whip is not permitted. A breastplate (without rings) may be used. Martingales, boots, bandages or other gadgets are not allowed. For the show-jumping and cross country phases, whips may be carried; running martingales, bandages and boots are also permissible. Scoring will be as per EA Eventing penalties for ODE competitions.

8 Combined Training Commencement Time: 8.30am Event 1 Event 2 Event 3 Division 1a for Junior Riders Dressage test EvA80 & EvA95 Test 1 (2016) Showjumping Maximum height 45cm Division 1b for Junior Riders Dressage test EvA80 & EvA95 Test 1 (2016) Showjumping Maximum height 60cm Division 2a for Senior Riders Dressage test EvA80 & EvA95 Test 2 (2016) Showjumping Maximum height 60cm Event 4 Division 2b for Senior Riders Dressage test EvA80 & EvA95 Test 3 (2016) Showjumping Maximum height 80cm Combined Training Rules Competitors entering Combined Training are not eligible to enter the One Day Event. Competitors may only ride one horse in the Combined Training event. Competitors may only enter one Combined Training event. Callers will be permitted in Event 1 In the dressage phase, either a cavesson, dropped, crossed or flash noseband must be worn. The bit must be a snaffle bit made in metal, leather, rubber or plastic material. The carrying of a whip is not permitted. A breastplate (without rings) may be used. Martingales boots, bandages, or other gadgets are not allowed. For showjumping, whips may be carried; running martingales, bandages and boots are also permissible. The same horse and rider combination must complete both dressage and showjumping phases. Elimination from one phase results in elimination from the whole competition. Scoring will be as per EA eventing penalties for dressage and showjumping

9 FRIDAY 28 th April 2017 Dressage Commencement Time: 8.30am Event 1 Prep 1C (2013) Event 2a Preliminary 1.1 Event 2b Preliminary 1.3 Event 3a Novice 2.1 Event 3b Novice 2.3 Event 4 Elementary 3.1 Dressage Rules Riders may only compete at one level either prep, prelim, or novice. Horse/Rider combinations need to compete in both tests in the level they select to be eligible for the point-score. Prelim Novice and Elementary are the EA tests effective 1 January, Event 4, Elementary 3.1 is an optional extra test and will NOT score toward the overall point-score. Riders may participate in this event in addition to competing at prelim or novice level. The winner of this class will receive a rug and Champion sash. Riders may enter a second horse at the same level of competition, but they must nominate their first choice as acceptance of second horses will depend on numbers as only limited spots are available. Please send an to enquiries@smiec.com.au nominating your point-score horse. Event 1, the Prep 1C is open to Junior and Senior Riders. In events 2 to 6 entries will be split into Junior and Senior groups for the purpose of scoring. Competitors in these events will be eligible to score dressage competition points towards overall point-scores. Scoring will be weighted in a manner that performances in a higher level test will gain more points than a performance in a lower level test. A copy of the scoring system will be published on the school website. Prizes and ribbons will be awarded in each event. In the Dressage events a draw will apply and this will be posted on Global and on the SMGS website after entries have closed. Junior riders are allowed a Caller in any dressage test. Senior riders are NOT allowed a Caller in any dressage test.

10 The Interschools Horse and Rider Challenge Commencement Time: 9.00am This event consists of the following sections: In hand presentation Show riding workout Show Jumping Junior Jump height 60-65cm Senior Jump height 80-85cm Interschools Horse and Rider Challenge Rules This event is open to Junior and Senior riders. Riders will nominate Jumping or Non Jumping at time of entry. Only those who have nominated to jump will complete Section 1c. Scoring for the In Hand and Ridden Workout are as noted on the event patterns published for this event. Scoring for the jumping round is detailed on the pattern sheet for this event. EA Showmanship rules apply. Sporting Events Commencement Time: 11.00am Event 1 Barrel Race Event 2 Flag Race Sporting Rules Sporting events will be scored in age groups. Riders may only ride one horse in each sporting event. Riders with the top eight times from the Barrel Race in both Junior and Senior divisions will be invited to compete in the Barrel Race Finals to be held on Saturday afternoon in the sand arena. Rules for individual Sporting Events are posted at the event. 6 Bar Show Jumping Competition Commencement Time: 2:30 pm for both events Event 1 Junior Riders 6 Bar Commencing height 60cm Event 2 Senior Riders 6 Bar Commencing height 85cm 6 Bar Rules The two events will be held concurrently The 6 bar is conducted in accordance with EA rules. Numbers for the 6-Bar are limited.

11 Saturday 29 th April 2017 Showjumping Commencement Time 9.00am All Rings Ring 1 Event 1 70cm Super Phase Event 2 90cm AM7 Event m Super Phase Event m 1.15m AM7 Event 5 Rescue Relay 1m Ring 2 Senior Riders only Event 1 Cross Rails Optimum time Event cm Optimum time Event cm Super Phase Event cm AM7 Ring 3 Junior Riders only Event 1 Cross rails Optimum time Event cm Optimum time Event cm Super Phase Event cm AM7 Showjumping Rules Riders may compete in ONE ring only A horse can only compete in a maximum of THREE events (this does not include event 5) Senior riders must choose between Rings 1 and 2, Junior Riders must choose between Rings 1 and 3 Prizes and ribbons will be awarded in each event. Point-scores in Ring 1 will be calculated separately for Junior and Senior riders. EA showjumping rules apply.

12 Stockhorse Challenge Event Commencement Time 9.00am The Stockhorse Challenge event will be run as a three-phase competition: Event 1a Event 1b Event 1c Working Stockhorse Workout Time Trial Utility Trial Stockhorse Challenge Rules The courses for each section will be modified for the youngest age group but will contain the same type of elements. Ribbons and Prizes will be awarded in each age group. The overall winner will be awarded the Perpetual Trophy for the Snowy Mountains Stockman s Challenge The Stock Horse Challenge Workout will be scored for: Accuracy Quality of execution Overall impression Obedience The Time Trial is run over a timed course. The Utility Trial will be scored for completion of task, accuracy and must be completed within a time limit. Penalties will be given for any task omitted or left incomplete. Competitors taking part in the Stockhorse Challenge will be required to complete all three phases consecutively in the order set out above with no change of gear allowed. It is the rider s responsibility to have learnt the track for each phase of the competition prior to commencement. Courses for utility and time trials will be posted on the school website and posted at the Event Office. Whip cracking will be an optional inclusion. Each rider will complete the three courses with no break. Sporting Commencement Time: 9.00 am Event 1 Event 2 Event 3 Bending Race Keyhole Race Walk, Trot and Lead Sporting Rules Sporting events will scored, and ribbons awarded, in age groups. Riders may only ride one horse in each sporting event. Rules for individual Sporting Events are posted at the event.

13 Fancy Dress Schools Challenge Commencement Time: 3.00pm Riders in a team must be from the same school. Each school may enter as many teams as they wish. Each entry must consist of a minimum of 2 riders and a maximum of 10 riders of any age. An exception to this rule will be made for schools that only have one rider at the competition) Each entry must have a minimum of one horse as part of the team

14 Sunday 30 th April 2017 Show Horse Program Commencement Time: 8.30am Sunday Ring 1 Junior Rider Show Horse Event 1 Event 2 Event 3 Event 4 Event 5 Event 6 Event 7 Event 8 Event 9 Event 10 Event 11 Event 12 Event 13 Event 14 Event 15 K-2 Rider Year 3 Rider Year 4 Rider Year 5 Rider Year 6 Rider K-2 Ridden Show Hack or Hunter (any size) Year 3 Ridden Show Hack or Hunter (any size) Year 4 Ridden Show Hack or Hunter (any size) Year 5 Ridden Show Hack or Hunter (any size) Year 6 Ridden Show Hack or Hunter (any size) K-2 Ridden Educated Show Hack or Hunter (any size) Year 3-4 Ridden Educated Show Hack or Hunter (any size) Year 5-6 Ridden Educated Show Hack or Hunter (any size) Pair of Junior Riders Team of Four Junior Riders (time permitting) Sunday Ring 2 Senior Show Horse Event 1 Event 2 Event 3 Event 4 Event 5 Event 6 Year 7 Rider Year 8 Rider Year 9 Rider Year 10 Rider Year 11 Rider Year 12 Rider Event 7 Year 7 Ridden Show Hack or Hunter (any size) Event 8 Year 8 Ridden Show Hack or Hunter (any size) Event 9 Year 9 Ridden Show Hack or Hunter (any size) Event 10 Year 10 Ridden Show Hack or Hunter (any size) Event 11 Year 11 Ridden Show Hack or Hunter (any size) Event 12 Year 12 Ridden Show Hack or Hunter (any size)

15 Ring 2 Senior Show Horse, cont. Event 13 Event 14 Event 15 Event 16 Event 17 Year 7-8 Ridden Educated Show Hack or Hunter (any size) Year 9-10 Ridden Educated Show Hack or Hunter (any size) Year Ridden Educated Show Hack or Hunter (any size) Pair of Senior Riders Team of Four Senior Riders (time permitting) Sunday Ring 3 Fun Show Horse Event 1 Event 2 Event 3 Event 4 Event 5 Event 6 Event 7 Event 8 Event 9 Event 10 Event 11 Event 12 Event 13 Event 14 Event 15 Event 16 Event 17 Event 18 Assisted Rider Junior and Senior riders K Year 3 Rider (unassisted) Year 4-6 Rider (unassisted) Year 7-9 Rider (unassisted) Year Rider (unassisted) Assisted Ridden Show Hack or Hunter (any size) Junior Ridden Show Hack or Hunter (any size) Senior Ridden Show Hack or Hunter (any size) Assisted - Ridden Pleasure Show Hack or Hunter (any size) Junior Ridden Pleasure Show Hack or Hunter (any size) Senior Ridden Pleasure Show Hack or Hunter (any size) Assisted - Bareback Rider Junior and Senior riders K Year 3 Bareback Rider (unassisted) Year 4 6 Bareback Rider (unassisted) Year 7-9 Bareback Rider (unassisted) Year Bareback Rider (unassisted) Pair of Junior Riders Pair of Senior Riders

16 Show Horse Rules Riders may only compete in one ring. Horses competing in Ring 3 are to be shown in a single rein bridle only. The show horse rings will not wait for riders who are competing in the showjumping or team penning competitions. Riders in ring 1 and 2 must be unassisted. Riders in Ring 3 may be assisted, only where noted on the program. Rings 1 & 2 are best suited to rider/mount combinations that regularly compete at Pony Club, Agricultural Shows & Royal Shows in Show Horse classes. Ring 3 is best suited to rider/mount combinations that do NOT compete regularly at Agricultural Shows &/or Pony Club in similar Show Horse classes. Riders in Rings 1 & 2 are eligible to score Show Horse competition points towards overall point-scores. Riders in Ring 3 are not eligible to score Show Horse competition points towards overall point-scores. Additional small prizes will be awarded throughout the day in Ring 3. Pairs need to be from the same school to score for individual and school team point-scores. In the event of large class numbers, event organisers may split classes at their discretion. Showjumping Commencement Time: 9 am Event 1 Top Score for Senior Riders Starting height 75cm Event 2 Top Score for Junior Riders Starting height 55cm Event 3 SMIEC Speed Championships Table C 1.00m 1.10m

17 Team Penning Commencement Time 9.30am To enter the Team Penning Competition, individuals should enter on Global and then each School should download the team details form from the SMGS website and team entry to Rules for Team Penning: Entries will be taken on a first in basis. Teams can be made up of riders of any age. Schools should fill their teams with riders from the same school Riders may be placed in composite teams at the organisers discretion. Team Penning will be included in the point-scores this year. Each team will be given a time for their run and the draw will be posted at the competition office on Thursday afternoon. Each team should present to the Marshall for team penning 10 minutes prior to their allocated time. Each team will be given 2 runs of 2 minutes. Schools Parade The Parade will be held at the conclusion of events on Sunday (approximately 2:30pm). All schools are asked to carry a school banner if possible.

18 Snowy Mountains Grammar School would like to thank The Station Resort and all those organisations and individuals who have generously supported this event, including Horseland Fyshwick Cooma Rural Supplies Horsezone Equine Pure Cocina Mexican Grill and Cantina and the Poulos Family High Country Legal Snowy Mountains Performance Horses Resort Trailers