2017 HANDBOOK & SCHEDULE Participating in RoR RIDING CLUB CHALLENGE Qualifiers for TSR, NORTHWEST SHOWING CHAMPIONSHIPS, SHBGB NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS www.antrobusridingclub.co.uk Phone Number 07719873422 Events held at Crumleigh Heath Farm Show Ground Shutley Lane Northwch Cheshire CW8 4RL By kind permission of Mr & Mrs Shore
2017 Events Calendar Saturday 6th May Outdoor Dressage Saturday 6th May Dressage to Music at Osbaldeston Sunday 7th May Open Show (1) Saturday 3rd June Outdoor Dressage Sunday 4th June Open Show (2) Saturday 17th June Dressage & Riding at Bold Heath Sunday 2nd July Horse Trials at Sommerford Saturday 8th July Outdoor Dressage Sunday 9th July Open Show (3) Saturday 15th July Show Jumping & Style Jumping at Bold Heath Saturday 19th August Outdoor Dressage Sunday 20th August Open Show (4) Saturday 2nd September Outdoor Dressage Sunday 3rd September Open Show (5) Saturday 7th October Outdoor Dressage Sunday 8th October Open Show (6) Saturday 18th November Presentation Evening Events in BLUE are for interclub teams and individuals. Please contact Clare Robinson at Clare_robinson200@hotmail.co.uk or phone her on 07745510923, for more information if you would like to represent the club at these events. Winter Schedule Dates To Be Advised
2017 2018 Committee President Chairman Vice chair Treasurer Secretary Membership Secretary Sponsorship/Club Safeguarding Officer Sue Richards Ben Sargeant Chris McGinlay Simon Graveney Clare Robinson Katie Newport Abbey Brookes Work Party, Judge & Steward Coordinator Kelly Roberts Web Master/Club Safeguarding Officer Dressage Coordinator Training Coordinator Lisa Turner Ellie Cranston Tracey Hargreaves General queries can be directed to any committee member via our website or Facebook page. Antrobus Riding Club Committee would like to take this opportunity to thank our very generous sponsors for this season AHP Heating & Plumbing Supplies Cheshire Rosettes Sutton Farm Ltd Amkor Ltd
DRESSAGE All Dressage events are held at Crumleigh Heath Farm, throughout the year, excluding January. Please see our website for confirmation of dates. Classes cater for Juniors and Seniors at intro, prelim, novice and elementary standard. All dressage events are open to members and non-members. Summer classes are held outdoors on grass, whilst winter classes are held indoors. Entries are taken for one month at the preceding month s dressage event. It may be possible to enter between the events if there are spaces remaining. Where there is excess demand a waiting list is maintained but priority is given to club members. Further information can be obtained from our website, where final times for competitors will also be published on the Wednesday prior to the event. Confirmation of the Dressage Tests can also be found here. Entries can now be paid for via HORSE MONKEY. information as to how to do this. Please see our web site for Should you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact Elllie Cranston via email at: ellie_cranston@mac.com or mobile 0775 3576421 2017-2018 WINTER SERIES (Indoors) The 2017-2018 Winter Series runs from November 2017 to April 2018. A schedule of dates and tests for the series will be available on our website and on request towards the end of the summer series. Please Note: All dressage events are run on accordance with BD rules Prelim and Novice classes to be ridden in a snaffle (no wilkie bits) Horses/ponies must only be worked in by the competitor themselves A horse/pony may not compete at the same level of class with different riders Walk trot tests can be done on lead rein.
MINI ONE DAY EVENT (Dates to be advised) Two Mini One Day Events will be held during the summer season. Both these events will be open to members and non-members. For details on how to enter, please see our website. For this event you may enter either Dressage, Combined Training (CT) or Arena Event. Should you choose to enter the Arena Event, 3 placings are possible, ie Dressage, CT and ODE and so could result in 3 rosettes. Entering the Combined Training could result in 2 rosettes i.e. dressage and CT. Our Mini ODE is aimed at beginner and novice riders or combinations. The event will consist of a dressage test followed by a show jumping phase and finally a times cross country section The XC phase will be run as an arena event over a combination of working hunter and XC fences within an enclosed arena on the show field. CLASS DRESSAGE SHOW JUMPING CROSS COUNTRY Lead Rein TBA X Poles X Poles Beginners TBA 40 cms 40 cms Open 40 TBA 40 cms 40 cms Open 50 TBA 50 cms 50 cms Open 60 TBA 60 cms 60 cms Open 70 TBA 70 cms 70 cms Open 80 TBA 80 cms 80 cms Rosettes will be awarded to sixth place. There is also a ROR challenge rosette for highest scoring ROR reg. ex racer. ENTRY FEES DRESSAGE CT ODE Members 9.00 14.00 20.00 Non Members 11.00 16.00 23.00
RING ONE SHOW JUMPING CLASSES START AT 09.15 PROMPT CLASS NAME HEIGHT IN FIRST RIDER AGE NO. ROUND 1 Beginners 50 cms Any 2 Novice 60 cms Any 3 Novice 65 cms Any (BREAK) CLASSES WILL NOT START BEFORE 1PM (BREAK) 4 70 cms Open 70 cms Any 5 75 cms Open 75 cms Any 6 80 cms Open 80 cms Any 7 90 cms Open 90 cms Any CLEAR ROUND RING CLASS STARTS AT 11.00 PROMPT 48 Lead Rein Show Jumping 153cms Tiny Under 10 Beginners/Novice Classes Horse/Pony and rider combination NOT to have won an Open Show Jumping class or the overall points trophy for that class in any previous year. All classes, apart from Lead Rein, will be run over one round which is not against the clock with the clear rounds jumping off against the clock over a shortened and raised course. Lead Rein will be one untimed round. All Show Jumping Classes, except Lead Rein, are open to any age rider or size of horse/pony. There will be 2 doubles, one pony (red) and one horse (blue). You must ensure that you jump the correct double for your horse/ pony. Horses and ponies will be placed separately. Ground conditions may govern the height of fences No competitor will be allowed in the ring without the correct attire, and hair tied back Whips must not exceed 30 Spurs may only be worn by senior competitors and must be blunt with tips downwards After a fall, a competitor MUST leave the ring on foot Any outside assistance (whether solicited or unsolicited) to a competitor in the ring, may result in disqualification Faults for this ring are as follows: knock down, 4 faults,; 1st disobedience, 4 faults; 2nd disobedience, 8 faults; 3rd disobedience, elimination. Fall of horse/pony or rider will result in elimination. NB Circles incur faults as a disobedience with the exclusion of beginners classes
RING TWO WORKING HUNTER CLASSES START AT 09.45 CLASS NAME PONY/HORSE FENCE HEIGHT RIDER AGE NO. HEIGHT 8 Intro Any 50 cms Any 9 Beginner Horse/Pony * Any 60 cms Any 10 Lead Rein 153cms(15hh)max Tiny Under 10 (BREAK) CLASSES WILL NOT START BEFORE 1PM (BREAK) 11 Mountain and Moorland (No spurs are to be worn) Any 70 cms Any 12 Novice Horse/Pony* Any 70 cms Any 13 Open Horse/Pony Any 80 cms Any 14 Style & Performance Any 70 cms Any Working Hunter is one round of rustic fences, marked out of 50 points. Marks out of 10 are given for style and manners whilst jumping. Once everyone has jumped, those who jumped clear will be asked to re-enter the ring for a conformation round, rather like a showing class. Should there not be enough clears to fill all places, those that completed the course may be invited in as well. Marks are then given according to your individual show, horse/pony type and conformation and also on manners. Scores from both rounds are added together to determine placings. Highest score wins. * Classes will be split if numbers permit. * BEGINNER & NOVICE CLASSES: Horse/pony and rider combination NOT to have won an Open Working Hunter class or overall points trophy for that class in any previous year. * WARNING: Any outside assistance (whether solicited or unsolicited) to a competitor in the ring may result in disqualification.
RING THREE IN HAND SHOWING CLASSES START AT 9.15 PROMPT CLASS NO. NAME PONY/HORSE HEIGHT HANDLER AGE 15 Best Condition Any Any 16 Young Stock (3yrs and under) Any Any 17 Mountain and Moorland incl Shetland * Any Any 18 Open Pony 147 cms(14.2 hh) & under Any 19 Coloured/Spot/Palomino/Dun/Roan Any Any 20 Young Handler Any 16ys & under (BREAK) CLASSES WILL NOT START BEFORE 1PM (BREAK) 21 Hunter Horse/Pony* Any Any 22 Veterans 15+ Any Any 23 Cobs Hogged or Traditional Any Any 24 Sport Horse/Pony * Any Any 25 Open Horse Over 147 cms(14.2hh) Any * Classes will be split if numbers permit. All junior members, when showing in hand, must wear correct dress and regulation riding hat, properly fastened Class 17 Shown in natural state Class 25 Open Horse Open horse to be shown plaited Competitors must be smartly turned out for all classes
RING FOUR RIDDEN SHOWING CLASSES START AT 9.30 PROMPT CLASS NO. NAME PONY/HORSE HEIGHT RIDER/HANDLER AGE 26 Green Horse/Pony 6 years and under Any Any 27 Junior Any 28 Lead Rein Up to 128cms(12.3hh) 29 1st Ridden Up to 128 cms(12.5hh) 12 years and under 10 years and under 10 years and under 30 Mountain & Moorland incl Shetlands To be shown in natural state Any Any (BREAK) CLASSES WILL NOT START BEFORE 1PM (BREAK) 31 Show/Riding Horse/Pony* Any Any 32 Coloured/Spot/Palomino/Dun/Roan Any Any 33 Hunter Horse/Pony* Any Any 34 Veteran Any Any 35 Cobs Hogged and Traditional Any Any 36 Sports Horse/Pony* Any Any * Classes will be split if numbers permit. All competitors must be smartly turned out, navy, black or tweed jackets, with either shirt and tie, or stock. Long hair must be tied back or in a hairnet No jewellery under any circumstances Jodhpurs must be beige, canary or white In the event of a fall, the rider MUST leave the arena on foot
RING FIVE EQUITATION CLASSES START 09.15 PROMPT CLASS NO. NAME PONY/HORSE HEIGHT RIDER/HANDLER AGE 37 Best Turned Out Any Any 38 Lead Rein Up to 128cms(12.5hh) 10 yrs & under 39 1st Ridden Up to 128cms(12.5hh) 10 yrs & under 40 Junior Any 16 yrs & under 41 Junior Any 12 yrs & under (BREAK) CLASSES WILL NOT START BEFORE 1PM (BREAK) 42 Senior Starters (No cantering) Any 18 yrs & over 43 Novice Any Any 44 Senior Any 45 Riding Club Horse/Pony* (will include a jump) Any Any * Classes will be split if numbers permit. All horse/ponies to be ridden in a snaffle bridle only No spurs are to be used Martingales and neck straps are allowed
RING SIX HANDY PONY CLASSES START 10.15 PROMPT CLASS NO. NAME PONY/HORSE HEIGHT RIDER AGE 46 Lead Rein Handy Pony 128cms(12.5hh)& under 10 and under 47 Open Handy Pony Any Any RING SEVEN FAMILY CLASSES START 13.00 PROMPT CLASS NO. NAME PONY/HORSE HEIGHT RIDER AGE A Bonny Pony Any Handler not to have attained 13 yrs 1/1/17 B Best Figure of 8 Any Handler to have attained 13 yrs 1/1/17 C Best Thelwell Lookalike Any Any D Nicest Tail Any Any E Nicest Trot Not exceeding 128cms(12.5hh) Not to have attained 9th birthday 1/1/17 F Best 6 Legs Any Any RULES FOR RING SIX/SEVEN No colts or stallions under any circumstances Snaffle bridles only to be used No spurs allowed No whips in HANDY PONY Martingales and neck straps are permitted Show attire is not necessary for this ring, but regulation standard riding hat, fitted and fastened correctly must be worn by everyone whilst riding, and by juniors at all times. Sensible footwear, small heeled boots or sensible shoes (not trainers). CLASSES CAN BE EITHER IN HAND OR RIDDEN, BUT WILL BE JUDGED AS ONE. THE JUDGE S DECISION IS FINAL, AND COMPETITORS ARE ASKED TO ENTER INTO THE SPIRIT IN WHICH THESE CLASSES WERE INTENDED. ring 7 will have its own member s points system in order to keep entry fees lower. There will be trophies for first place.
RoR RIDING CLUB CHALLENGE ROSETTES Eligibility: For horses with an RoR number only Registration is FREE and can be completed at www.ror.org.uk - registration number is required with entry. Please remember that unraced and foreign raced horses are eligible to receive an RoR number. A RoR RC Challenge Rosette will be awarded to the horse and rider (member or nonmember of the club) combination scoring the most points on the day points are awarded for class placing and participation. A RoR trophy will be awarded at the end of 2017 to the Antrobus Riding Club member with an ex racehorse (RoR Registered) accruing the most points at Antrobus Riding Club Shows/ Events in 2017. Rules: 1. To be eligible your horse must have an RoR number. His number must be placed on your entry form. 2. Each class entered will earn 1 (one) point. 3. Placings in classes earn points as follows: 1st = 7 points, scaling down to 7th = 1 point. 4. The winner of RoR RCC Challenge Rosette will be the horse and rider accruing the most points on show day; we will endeavour to announce the results on the day, however is this is not possible, results will be announced via the club web site and facebook page and the rosette posted to the winner. 5. Points will only be awarded if you are RoR registered on the day of the show, we are sorry but points cannot be awarded retrospectively. 6. In the event of all eligible competitors being unplaced in a class, points will be awarded as follows Show Jumping: least faults in the quickest time will gain 7 points, other points being awarded in a similar fashion. Dressage: the highest % will be given 7 points, other points being awarded in a similar fashion. Collective marks will be used if required to arrange placings. Arena Eventing: 7 points will be awarded to the least faults with a time closest to the optimum time. Other points being awarded in a similar fashion. Showing: all unplaced competitors will be awarded 1 point for participation.
HEALTH AND SAFETY It is compulsory to wear a riding hat to PAS015 standard at all times when mounted No jewellery to be worn in any ridden classes, including facial studs Long hair must be worn tied back or in a hairnet in all classes, there are no exceptions Jackets are compulsory for all jumping classes Body protectors are compulsory for all cross-country events No galloping or cantering anywhere on the show ground except in the designated warming up areas or in the rings Stallions must be pre-declared and are allowed on the show ground only at the discretion of the committee. They must be shown bitted and by adults only Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times.
GENERAL RULES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The judge s decision is final. Arguing with the judge or verbal or physical abuse to anyone on the show ground (committee, stewards or other competitors) will invite elimination and/or expulsion from the Club. Hats: It is compulsory to wear a riding hat and chin straps to at least the specification detailed when mounted on the show ground, or if a junior showing in hand. Hats should conform to PAS015 standards. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN VOID INSURANCE IN CASE OF ACCIDENT. Suitable attire is to be worn in all rings. Stallions must be pre-declared & shown bitted by ADULTS only, there will be no exception to this rule. First class in each ring will not start before the shown time. Classes after the break will not start before 1.00pm. Should there be insufficient entries, classes may be amalgamated, altered or cancelled at the discretion of the Committee. It is the competitor s responsibility to enter the ring when asked. Failure to do so may lead to elimination from the class unless the Ring Steward has been informed of the circumstances. It is then up to the judge s discretion as to whether the competitor may compete. Competitors should note that classes may overlap. Riders must not gallop or canter anywhere on the show ground except in the warming up area or in the rings. Offenders will be asked to leave the show ground without the refund of any entry money. The Committee and organisers do not hold themselves responsible for any accident, loss or damage to competitors, spectators, animals, vehicles or property for any reason whatsoever. The Committee reserves the right to measure the height of any animal that is suspected of being the incorrect height for the class in which it is to be entered. In the event of such action being taken and the animal being found to be of incorrect height, the Committee will have the authority to disqualify the said animal from the class in question until a height certificate to the contrary has been produced. 8 Any objection to be put into writing and handed in to the Show Secretary not more than one hour after the class has ended and must be accompanied by 20 (refunded if the objection is upheld). 9 No whips or spurs allowed in Handy Pony Ring. No spurs in Equitation Ring. No spurs in Working Pony classes. The excessive use of whips and/or spurs is forbidden. Whips must not exceed 30" (75cm). Spurs must be blunt, turned downwards and not inwards. GENERAL RULES CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE... IT IS A CONDITION OF ENTRY THAT THE RULES ARE ACCEPTED AND UNDERSTOOD
GENERAL RULES (Continued) 10 Riders/horses age as at the 1st January 2017 in the current year. Members cannot change sections during the season, i.e. Lead Rein competitors remain in Lead Rein classes for the entire season, and on the lead rein around the show ground. 11 Entry fees will only be refunded in exceptional circumstances 12 Any Horse/Pony competing in riding events must be four years old or over on the 1.1.17 and must be in sound condition. 13 Dogs must be kept on a lead at ALL times. 14 Litter MUST be placed in the bins provided or taken home and no mucking out is permitted anywhere on the show ground or car parks. Hay nets tied outside horse boxes/wagons are not permitted on any surfaced car parks. 15 The Committee has the right to refuse admission to the show ground any horse or person for any reason 16 The Committee has the right to alter, amend or add to these rules as they feel necessary. 17 All members and competitors at any British Riding clubs event must adhere to the strict guidelines on conduct and discipline. IT IS A CONDITION OF ENTRY THAT THE RULES ARE ACCEPTED AND UNDERSTOOD
POINTS Shows and Dressage (Separate points for Winter And Summer) Points will be awarded at all shows and dressage competitions and will be accumulated for each combination of horse and rider on the following basis: 1st place 7 points 2nd place 6 points 3rd place 5 points 4th point 4 points 5th place 3 points 6th place 2 point Plus 1 point, which will be awarded for competing in the class Members tying for a place will each be awarded the appropriate number of points. Members must compete in the same class, at a minimum of four shows to qualify for the points to be awarded in that class. The combination of horse/pony and rider/handler must stay the same for all classes for points to be awarded. Points will only be applied from the date the competitor becomes a member. Points cannot be back dated. Trophies will only be awarded to the first four competitors in each class in they have competed in the minimum number of shows. These will be presented at the end-of-year Presentation Evening. Overall junior and senior points winners will receive a trophy. Members who participate, but are not placed in a class, will receive 1 point.
MEMBERSHIP FEES Subscription rates including postage Individual 26.00 Family of 2* 45.00 Add 15 per additional family member Junior membership applies to individuals aged 17 or under at 1st January 2017 Senior membership applies to individuals aged 18 or over at 1st January 2017 *Family membership may be used for 2 or more members with the same postal address. Additional family members at 15 per member (to cover insurance). As part of your subscription, you will automatically become a member of the British Riding Club. This entitles you to discounts, newsletters and BRC clinics and competitions. It also provides members with free third party insurance at all BRC events. ENTRY FEES Dressage Summer Winter Members 9.00 9.00 Non Members 11.00 11.00 Open Shows Members Pre-entry * 5.00 On The Day 8.00 Non Members Pre-entry * 7.00 On The Day 10.00 * Please send entries to the Treasurer only. Telephone/email entries will not be accepted. Entries must be postmarked no later than the Tuesday prior to the show. Non members may join on the day of the show. Competitors can now also use HORSE MONKEY to preenter and to pay membership fees. THERE WILL BE A CHARGE OF 3 PER COMPETITOR PER SHOW TOWARDS FIRST AID