Featuring the 2018 Standardbred State Dressage Championships

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1 Featuring the 2018 Standardbred State Dressage Championships Open to all Breeds (SAQ Members and Non-Members) Date: Saturday 28 th April, 2018 Where: PRARG Grounds Olsen & Teviot Roads, North Maclean Start Time: 8am Sharp Enquiries Phone: Gaylene Teichmann Nominations Close: 21 st April, 2018 and must include all relevant fees Online nominations open on nominate.com.au from 12th March, Entry Fees: SAQ Members $20.00 for each class Non Members $25.00 for each class and $15 Day Membership To compete in the additional * SAQ State Dressage and/or Combined Training (Standardbred Only): $10.00 per horse SAQ members or $20.00 per horse Non SAQ Members Canteen available from 7.30am Ribbons to 6 th place for each test - classes 1 to 10 (all breeds) Trophies to 3 rd place for each level (all breeds) Ribbons to 6th place for each Level Freestyle classes (all breeds) Rosettes to 6 th place each test: (State Standardbred Only in classes 1 to 10) State Champion & Reserve Sash for each level (State Standardbred Only in classes 1 to 10) Supreme Champion Sash (Both Open and State Standardbred) SAQ Adoption Award (Standardbred Only) Encouragement Awards (all breeds) State Champion & Reserve Champion for Combined Training* (Standardbred Only) Entries limited to 50 nominations, so please nominate early to avoid disappointment! Page 1 of 6

2 SAQ DRESSAGE SPECTACULAR CLASSES All classes - ribbons to 6 th place (All Breeds) Class 1 Beginner EA Prep A Class 2 Beginner EA Prep E Exhibits must not have attempted more than 10 tests and/or have not placed as Champion at any dressage competition. Exhibits must not have attained a score greater than 60% at this level. State Champion/Reserve Champion highest combined % from both classes (Standardbred Only) Class 3 Intermediate EA Prep C Class 4 Intermediate EA Prep E Exhibit must not have attained a score greater than 70% at this level and/or have not placed as Champion at Intermediate Prep level or above at any dressage competition. State Champion/Reserve Champion highest combined % from both classes (Standardbred Only) Class 5 Beginner Preliminary EA 1.1 Class 6 Beginner Preliminary EA 1.2 Exhibit must not have attained a score greater than 60% at this level and/or have not placed as Champion at Beginner Prelim level or above at any Dressage Competition. State Champion/Reserve Champion highest combined % from both classes (Standardbred Only) Class 7 Intermediate Preliminary EA 1.2 Class 8 Intermediate Preliminary EA 1.3 Exhibit must not have attained a score greater than 70% at this level or above at any Dressage Competition. State Champion/Reserve Champion- highest combined % from both classes (Standardbred Only) Class 9 Novice 2.1 Class 10 Novice 2.2 Exhibit must not have attained a score greater than 70% at this level or above at any Dressage Competition. State Champion/Reserve Champion - highest combined % from both classes (Standardbred Only) Supreme Dressage Horse (All Breeds) (Highest combined % from Class 1-10) Supreme State Dressage Horse (Standardbreds Only) (All State Champions classes 1-10, from highest combined %) *FREESTYLE CLASSES - not eligible for Champion/Reserve Champion or Supreme Dressage Horse All freestyle compulsory elements for each level can be downloaded from the SAQ website Class 11 Class 12 Class 13 Freestyle - Preparatory Freestyle - Preliminary Freestyle - Novice Page 2 of 6

3 TERMS & CONDITIONS 1. Nomination for this event confirms your acceptance of these terms and conditions and any other SAQ guidelines that are applicable for this event (i.e. Horse Welfare policy etc.) see SAQ website for full copy of rules. 2. Competitors disobeying these rules may be disqualified from this event without refund of nominations. 3. No refunds after closing date, except with vet or medical certificate. Admin fee of $10.00 will be deducted. Contact for scratching is Gaylene Teichmann The organising committee reserves the right to cancel any class; combine classes (if less than 3 competitors); alter times; refuse any entry with or without stating the reason. 5. Neither the organising committee of this event nor the SAQ accepts any responsibility whatsoever for any accident, damage, injury or illness to horses, riders, ground spectators or any other person or property. 6. Protests must be submitted in writing within 30 minutes of an incident occurring and a $100 fee will apply. The fee will only be refunded if the protest is upheld. 7. All junior participants (under 18 years) must be accompanied by a parent/guardian throughout the entire event. 8. Complying helmets and boots must be worn. Strictly no helmet/no ride policy at this event. 9. Stallions are permitted but must be bitted or chained at any time. Display of EA Stallion disks is encouraged. Stallions are to be supervised/ridden by persons 18yo or over only. 10. Hendra vaccinations are not compulsory for this event. 11. All horses must present for this competition drug free. 12. Dress Code: Formal attire riding coat with shirt and tie/stock, beige or white coloured jods. Complying helmets must be worn. Horses preferably to be plaited. 13. Classes will be conducted under EA Rules, in conjunction with the rules and conditions stated herein. 14. Completed Liability Forms and Horse Health Declarations forms must be submitted by all participants upon arrival at the event. 15. A rider may enter more than one horse; however, classes will not be held up and officials will not be asked to hold horses. 16. Rider may ride more than one horse; however, horse can only be ridden in one level. 17. Gear check is required by all riders before riding. Rider must have their gear checked 20 mins prior to their class. Failure to present on time for gear check may result in disqualification without refund of nominations. 18. Event Draw will be published on the SAQ Website prior to the event. Please allow at least 30 mins before your draw time to complete paperwork and attend gear check. 19. Numbers will be capped at 50 Competitors -first in get to compete. 20. Dressage Test Callers are allowed for all tests except for the Freestyle. 21. All tests can be downloaded from the SAQ Website 22. Each rider is required to nominate a helper for up to one hour. Please include the name of helper on the nomination form. By nominating you are also agreeing to either Pencil/Steward or supply a helper during the event or having your entry amended to HC. Additional Rules which apply for 2018 Standardbred State Dressage Championships 23. The 2018 Standardbred State Dressage Championship is open to all Purebred Standardbreds. 24. To be eligible for the 2018 SAQ Standardbred State Dressage Championships, the additional fee must be paid at the time of nominating. Horses will compete in the Open competition and scores from eligible Standardbreds will then be extracted from the open competition points database to obtain placing s for 2018 Standardbred State Dressage Championships. Additional tests will not be required. Competitors in the 2018 State Dressage Championships will be eligible for all awards and placing s in both Open and State sections of this Competition. 25. You must nominate for the 2018 Standardbred State Dressage Championships by close of nominations, 21st April, Highest Scoring dressage test from classes 1 10 of the 2018 Standardbred State Dressage Championships & AM3 round score from the 2018 Standardbred Show Jumping Championships will be used to award 1 st 6 th placing s and State Champion/Reserve Champion Combined Training Award. To contest these awards, participants must also compete in designated AM3 round at our 2018 Standardbred State Show Jumping Championships on 10 th June, These awards will be presented at the 2018 State Show Jumping Championships. You must nominate for the Standardbred State Combined Training by close of nominations, 21st April, All points accumulated from Standardbreds in the 2018 Standardbred State Dressage Championships competition will be used to obtain Overall State Champion Top 5 Exhibit and Exhibitors by combining all points awarded for all three 2018 SAQ State Level Competitions Dressage, Show Jumping and Led/Ridden/Harness. Page 3 of 6

4 SAQ Freestyle Dressage Rules and Elements Only one level per horse can be entered Only elements within the nominated level can be used - Use of elements from other levels will incur elimination Intentionally performing elements above the level will incur immediate elimination All elements are required to be performed Riders must enter the arena within 20 seconds of music beginning Riders must halt and salute on entry and exit Music must cease at the final salute Test time will start as rider moves away from salute and stops at the final salute Music to be saved onto CD. Please ensure that your music is the only track on the CD No offensive language in music. Preparatory Freestyle to music (Walk/Trot) Required Elements: Maximum time 4 minutes Free Walk Medium Walk 3 Loop Serpentine: Working Trot 20m Circle - Working Trot - Left & Right Halt, immobility for 3 seconds Preliminary Freestyle to music (Walk/Trot/Canter) Required Elements: Time limits minutes Free Walk Medium Walk 3 Loop Serpentine: Working Trot 20m Circle: Working Trot Left & Right 10m Half Circle: Working Trot Left & Right Lengthened Strides: Working Trot minimum x 2 Working Canter - Left & Right Halt, immobility for 4 seconds Novice Freestyle to Music (Walk/Trot/Canter) Required Elements: Time limits minutes Free Walk minimum 20m consecutive Working Trot Working Trot including 10m circles (left and right) Trot Moderately lengthened steps (sitting or rising) (left & right) Leg Yield sitting trot (left and right) Working Canter Working Canter Moderately lengthened strides (left & right) Working Canter 15m circles (left & right) Change of lead through trot (left to right and right to left) Page 4 of 6

5 2018 SAQ Dressage Spectacular Horse and Rider Details & Nomination Form Please complete one Horse and Rider Details & Nomination Form per horse and rider combination Rider Name: Date of Birth: Address: Phone No: SAQ Member: Yes/No SAQ Membership# (if known): Horse (Registered Name unless unnamed): Are you participating in the 2018 Standardbred State Championships at this competition? (To contest state championships, additional $10.00/member or $20.00/non-member to be paid with nomination fees) Please complete this section if competing in the 2018 Standardbred State Dressage Championships/Combined Training (Standardbreds Only are eligible for these additional classes) Horse (Registered Race Name unless unnamed): Year foaled: Dam: Freeze brand: Sire: Do you wish to contest the 2018 Standardbred State Championships Combined Training Award? (Must also competed at the 2018 Standardbred State Show Jumping Championship - additional $10.00/member or $20.00/non-member to be paid nomination fees) Classes please write each class number you wish to participate in. Classes 1-10 Preparatory Novice Dressage Tests (All Breeds) Classes Preparatory Novice Freestyle to Music Dressage Tests (All Breeds) 2018 Standardbred State Dressage Championships (Standardbreds Only) Yes/No 2018 Standardbred State Combined Training (Standardbreds Only) Yes/No Prices please indicate your selection in the space provided. Price No of Classes Total SAQ Member Per Class (Classes 1 13) $20.00 Non SAQ Member Per Class (Classes 1 13) $25.00 SAQ Member 2018 Standardbred State Dressage Championships $10.00 Non SAQ Member 2018 Standardbred State Dressage Championships $20.00 SAQ Member 2018 Standardbred State Combined Training $10.00 Non SAQ Member 2018 Standardbred State Combined Training $20.00 Day Membership for all Non SAQ Members $15.00 Total Nomination Fees Page 5 of 6

6 2018 SAQ Dressage Spectacular Horse and Rider Details & Nomination Form Payment Options: Your options for payment are shown below. Electronic Funds Transfer Account Name: SAQ INC Bank: Bendigo BSB: Account Number: Reference: Dressage Surname Cheque/Money Order Please forward payment to: SAQ INC PO Box 348, ROSEWOOD QLD 4340 Nomination Methods: Nominations (including fees) must be received in full by 21st April, 2018 Mail Please post the completed Nomination form to PO Box 348, ROSEWOOD QLD 4340 Online Online nominations can be done via Nominate website: from 12 th March, Please your completed registration form to with payment receipt Compulsory Volunteering Each competitor is required to assist for one hour during the day of attendance at this event. If you are unable to assist, you must nominate someone to assist in your place. We understand that this can sometimes be difficult to organise but with such a large event, we require help from our competitors. NO HELPER/NO RIDE Name of person assisting: Preferred task: (tick preference) Pencilling Gear Check Runner Set up Pack up Checklist Nomination form completed & enclosed (Nominations can also be completed online ) Fees/ proof of payment enclosed Liability Waiver enclosed (can be downloaded from the forms page of our website: Horse Health Declaration (to be submitted on the day of competition) (can be downloaded from the forms page of our website: Day Membership Application Form Completed and enclosed for Non SAQ Members Page 6 of 6