Show Hunter Winter Series 2016 and Show Jumping Training Day Tielcey Park Stables & Events Centre 474 Fitzherbert East Road, Aokautere, RD 1, Palmerston North Phone: 0800tielcey- Enter via http://www.equestrianentries.co.nz Email: tielceyparkshows@xtra.co.nz Website: www.tielceyparkstables.co.nz Page 1 of 8
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Conditions for Show Hunter Wenham Grain and Seed Winter Series 2016 1. Open to all riders of all ages 2. This winter series is run based on ESNZ rules; please check with the show secretary if you have any questions. 3. Abuse of any animal will not be tolerated and will result in immediate disqualification. 4. Tielcey Park Limited reserves the right to refuse any entry, alter or cancel the programme, and combine classes 5. All classes will start promptly - please be ready to ride at your assigned time. 6. Once the class starts the timings will be approximate; at the judges discretion 7. The judge s decision is final harassment of officials will not be tolerated and will result in immediate disqualification and barring from further Tielcey Park shows. 8. Approved helmets are to be worn when mounted at all times 9. Late entries - if accepted will incur a late entry fee of $10.00. per horse 10. Any protests must be submitted in writing along with a $50 protest fee. The secretary s decision is final and this fee is non refundable. 11. For the safety of horses and as we have limited parking, all parking will be allocated. 12. We do not allow horses and ponies to be tied to trucks or floats in the main carpark close to the office (this is for safety reasons). To park in these areas you are required to book and pay for a yard or stable 13. Parking and stabling will be allocated by date of entry receipt. Please state float/truck size 14. Please check our website www.tielceyparkstables.co.nz from the Thursday before the show for the draw, and parking allocation. 15. Entries, scratchings and enquiries: Tielcey Park Limited, 474 Fitzherbert East Road, Aokautere, Palmerston North; email tielceyparkshows@xtra.co.nz, phone 0800Tielcey. Cheques made payable to Tielcey Park Limited. 16. Bank account: Tielcey Park Limited 020727 0168162 00 17. Scratchings: Refund of full accommodation costs and entry fees if scratched by phone or email by 5pm the Friday before show AND confirmed in writing accompanied by doctor and/or veterinary/other equine practitioner certificate within one week after event. Show levy is non refundable. 18. Users enter the grounds at their own risk. 19. Tielcey Park Limited does not accept any liability for any loss, damage, accident, injury or illness to ponies, horses, riders or any other persons or property including vehicles whatsoever. 20. On completion and payment of entry it is assumed you have read and understood the above conditions. 21. Ribbons to 5th in all classes. 22. Show levy $15 per rider; non refundable in event of scratching. 23. Accommodation: Yards $10/night and day, day yards only - $5/day, superb stabling $20/day and night; overnight camping (includes showers and toilets) $10/person max $30/truck/float/tent - please state dates required on entry form. 24. No Dogs - this will mean instant elimination. Page 3 of 8
What is Show Hunter The characteristics of Show Hunter, its horses and courses and way of riding are very specific. The Show Hunter can be any type of breed of horse that has the quality of movement and jumping ability to be competitive. A Show Hunter is judged on its jumping style, way of going, manners and ability to maintain an even pace over a course of at least eight fences. These are naturally styled fences with simple verticals and oxers and usually appear as pickets, natural rails, brush and small walls. Courses are designed to favour smoothness, accuracy, and a flowing performance. Riders do not walk the course because they know what the distances will be from the course plan which is posted ringside therefore there will be no surprises. The requirements of Show Hunter include not only smooth riding, but as close to total control as possible. The horse should have a certain pace and rhythm to allow it to jump out of its stride and arrive at a perfect spot for each fence, neither too short or, too long. The horse should show excellent jumping form folding its forelegs well, using its body, head and neck in an even jumping arc. It should bend correctly with good manners: without pulling, throwing its head or resisting. It should do this while appearing easy to ride, and the aids should be invisible. Any lengthening or shortening of stride should be so smooth that it is invisible to the eye. **As quoted from ESNZ Show Hunter Information Booklet; with permission from ESNZ About Show Hunter The Show Hunter horse should wear a minimal amount of tack and be well groomed and turned out to a high standard. Judging of a Show Hunter round is a positive procedure emphasising style, manners of the horse and a quiet smooth well balanced way of covering the ground and jumping out of an even stride. The horse should arrive at the centre of each fence with a smooth flowing stride without noticeable adjustments from the rider. The horse s knees should be even, tidy and above the horizontal from elbow to knee. The horse should show a proper bascule head down, neck rounded into loose shoulders (not stiff), with the back following the arc of a well-rounded jump, and the hindquarters tipping generously to follow the same arc with the hind legs trailing tidily behind, moving off from the jump in a kind and steady pace. Page 4 of 8
Equipment Allowed correctly fitted cavesson noseband Spurs: Including spurs with a smooth moving ball Short Crop: max length 75cm including the flapper Leg boots and/or bandages Standing or running martingale Breastplate Any form of snaffle bit where the primary action is on the horse s mouth, including corners of the mouth, bars and tongue. Pelhams and Kimblewicks if used in their entirety (with a correctly fitted chain) where the primary action is on the horse s jaw. Pelhams must be used with either two separate reins or joiners. A slotted Kimblewick may only be used where the reins are not fixed in the rein slots. Double Bridle Stud Guards Not allowed (Use of not allowed equipment will result in a no-score for the performance) Drop or any kind of noseband below the bit Unconventional bits where the primary action of the bit is on the poll, including a leverage action causing downwards poll pressure eg. Butterfly bit, puzzle bit, gags, pessoas or Dutch gags A Kimblewick with the reins used in the slots is considered a fixed rein bit. Filcher snaffles, hanging bits or fixed rein bits Bitless bridle Hackamore and Elevator bits Unconventional bits used as an artificial turning aid German Martingales, Market Harboroughs Chambon or other training equipment and draw reins Dressage whip Rowel spurs: any spur with a moving part, with the exception of a smooth moving ball. Shadow roll, stone guard, fly screen or nets Ear muffs Bit Guard Bell Boots and Fetlock Rings. Unless the judge chooses to make an exception due to a veterinary injury requiring protection. The judge must be informed of the injury before the class or the competitor will receive a no score Page 5 of 8
Frequently Asked Questions Can a child on a full size pony ride in Category A? Category A, B and C classes are all for ponies. If you are a child or an adult on a full size pony, and want to ride in Category A, that is fine with us. Please be aware that the classes are judged on striding, and a full size pony may not get the required strides in on a Category A course, which could affect the scoring. What are the jumping heights per category? The heights are approximate, and the heights give is the maximum in allowed each round. - Category A - 50-70cm - Category B - 60-80cm - Category C - 70-90cm - Hack - 60-90cm How do I decide what class to enter? As this is an Unregistered Event, we do not put a height restriction on the ponies as SHNZ do any height pony can enter any Category, but a hack must jump in the hack ring. Categories are based on the stride length A is 10ft, B is 10ft6, C is 11ft and Hack is 12ft. So if you have a 14.2 pony that can do tight strides, they can ride in category A, and if you have a little 11hh pony that can really stretch it out they can ride category C. The rider should choose the category that best fits their pony. Each mount may only compete in one category per show day. You may compete in another category in the series, on different days. Please ask us if you have any questions. Contact shows by email (tielceyparkshows@xtra.co.nz). Helpful Hints The jumps are not numbered, a course plan is found at the entrance to the ring which will indicate the order and direction in which fences are to be jumped, and the number of strides required between the fences. There are no starting flags or bell, and time is not a competitive factor. Always walk in and out of the arena Do not cut your corners. Ride to the middle of each fence. As you enter the ring your gear is checked by the judge, see allowed and disallowed list. Remember; you and your horse are judged from the moment you enter and until you leave the ring When you enter the ring ride promptly to the judge. Once you are acknowledged, report your name and mounts name. To commence competition pick up a canter and ride to the first fence. You will be marked down if you trot at any time between the jumps A winning show hunter round looks balanced, is always on the correct leg, rhythmical and relaxed. Page 6 of 8
Show Dates Show Date Entries Close 31 st July 27 th July 21 st August 17 th August 11 th September 7 th September Show Hunter Championship Class The winner of each championship class for each category on each show date will receive rosettes. Championship Class: $9.00 Series Points Series Show Hunter Class $8.00 per class Series Points are accumulated over the non-championship classes for each category. You may enter as many classes as you wish (in the category) but only three classes at the three shows will accumulate series points. These classes must be nominated on the entry form. The points will be awarded in each class, 5points for 1 st ; 4points for 2 nd ; etc. In the event of a tie for first or second - the higher placed mount will be decided by the addition of the scores of all rounds. Prizegiving will be at the completion of each category at the final show on 8 th September 2016. You must attend (mounted or unmounted) to be eligible for the prizes. Page 7 of 8
SHOW HUNTER CLASSES CAFE ARENA Classes will commence at 9.00 sharp Category A: Pony Class 1: 50cm Class 2: 60cm Championship Class Class 3: 70cm Category B: Pony Class 4: 60cm Class 5: 70cm Championship Class Class 6: 80cm Category C: Pony Class 7: 70cm Class 8: 80cm Championship Class Class 9: 90cm Hacks: Class 10: 60cm Class 11: 70cm Class 12: 80cm Championship Class Class 13: 90cm Class 14: 1m (will only run if daylight allows) Show Jumping Practice Rounds Showjumping practice rounds will be available in our far arena from 9am. Height will start at 40cm and be raised throughout the day ( approx. each hour or as required). $4 per round payable either to the steward at the gate or purchase tickets from the office on the day. As this is ring is not a competition there will be no show levy for people who want to come and only jump the practice rounds ( ie not entering the show hunter competition). Page 8 of 8
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