Southern Solstice Dressage Competition 19/20 January 2019 Albany Equestrian Centre, Roberts Road, Albany Offering classes from Preliminary to Prix St Georges/Intermediate 1 (Small Tour) for EA Competitor, Preparatory to Novice for Participation/SDDC Members, and Elementary for Restricted/SDDC members, together with Freestyle classes from Preparatory to Intermediate in the same categories. Para tests are available. Entry Information A maximum of three (3) tests per day and only two consecutive levels may be ridden per horse/pony throughout the competition. Closing Date Friday, 4 January 2019. Late entries may be accepted after this date, on payment of an additional fee of $20 per horse/rider combination. Helper Duties Riders may self-help for one horse only. If riding more than 1 horse, an additional helper will need to be provided or an additional helper fee of $50 will be payable. All entries include a $50 helper fee, which is refundable once the allocated helper duty has been completed.
Catering Food and refreshments will be provided by Albany Pony Club and will be available for purchase. The Koffee Boost van will also be available for hot drinks and snacks. Competition Classes Competitor Classes - Open to E.A. Competitor Members, offering the classes listed below under Competitor Restricted Classes Participant - Open to E.A. Participant Members, offering the classes listed below under Restricted Participation/SDDC SDDC Member - Open to S.D.D.C. Members offering the classes listed below under Restricted Participation/SDDC & Restricted Only SDDC Competitor Restricted Participation/SDDC Restricted Only SDDC Preliminary 1.1 & 1.2 Preparatory A & C Elementary 3.1 & 3.2 Novice 2.1 & 2.2 Preliminary 1.1 & 1.2 Elementary 3.1 & 3.2 Novice 2.1 & 2.2 Medium 4.1 & 4.2 Advanced 5.1 & 5.2 Small Tour: Prix St Georges, Intermediate 1, Intermediate Freestyle Freestyle Tests: Preparatory, Preliminary, Novice, Elementary, Medium, Advanced, Intermediate Pony Classes. Separate Pony Classes will be offered in all Competitor classes. Para Classes: Para tests are available on request. Entry Fees SDDC Members $32 per test; Non-SDDC Members $37 per test. Ground Fees SDDC or AEC Members $ 5 per horse per day Non-SDDC Members $10 per horse per day. Camping Fees Late Entries $5.50 per competitor per night $20 per horse Helper Fees $50 SDDC Day Membership $20 Entries online via Southern Districts Dressage Club website: (www.sddc.org.au)
Payment by Direct transfer: Account name: Southern Districts Dressage Club BSB: 036 168 Account No 15 8842 (ensure you include SS and Surname of Rider) No entries accepted without payment of appropriate fees. Contact details: Event Coordinator: Southern Districts Dressage Club Treasurer and Entries & Scratchings: Jan Madigan jan.madigan@iinet.net.au Draw Information The draw will be available from 16 January 2019 on the Club's website (www.sddc.org.au/site/compsthnsolstice) Amendments to the draw may be made no later than 48 hours before the start of the event. Links to Current Tests & EA Dressage Rules EA Tests - Preparatory to Prix St Georges Freestyle Tests - Novice to Intermediate Preparatory Freestyle (2014) Preliminary Freestyle (DWA 2012) EA Dressage Rules www.equestrian.org.au/dressage-rules www.equestrian.org.au/dressage-rules www.sddc.org.au/site/competitions www.sddc.org.au/site/competitions www.equestrian.org.au/dressage-rules Conditions of Entry A completed entry acknowledges understanding and acceptance of all Conditions of Entry. This event will be conducted in accordance with the current EA Dressage Rules (as amended) and FEI Dressage Rules (as amended). Classes Competitor Classes i. Rider must be a Competitor member of EA; ii. Horses & Ponies must be EA registered and hold a current Dressage Performance Card; iii. Ponies must hold a current, valid EA height certificate. Participation/Restricted SDDC Members Classes Riders must be either a Participant member of EA, or a member of SDDC. Restricted SDDC Member Only Classes. Riders must be members of SDDC.
Registration & Performance Cards All membership & registration documents must be available on request. (Copy of current valid Dressage Card to be provided with entry). Dress Formal riding attire is required for all classes. Proposed Program Saturday Sunday Preparatory A Preliminary 1.1 Preparatory C Preliminary 1.2 Novice 2.1 Elementary 3.1 Novice 2.2 Elementary 3.2 Medium 4.1 Advanced 5.1 Medium 4.2 Advanced 5.2 Prix St Georges Intermediate 1 Preparatory Freestyle Novice Freestyle Medium Freestyle Intermediate Freestyle Preliminary Freestyle Elementary Freestyle Advanced Freestyle Code of Conduct Please ensure you are familiar with the Equestrian WA Code of Conduct, available at www.wa.equestrian.org.au. Warm up Etiquette Riding rules for warm up areas as documented in the EWA Handbook. Correct protocol in the warm up area is expected. There is to be no lunging in warm up areas. Lunging must be in the enclosed round yard and a helmet must be worn. Protests and Appeals These must be in writing and accompanied by a fee of $50. Refer to SDDC Protest Protocol at www.sddc.org.au/site/competitions Yards and Camping There are yards and camping available at the AEC however no powered sites. If yards are used, they must be cleaned of manure and hay before leaving the AEC. Refunds and Scratchings Entry fees will not be refunded after the closing date of entries unless a medical or veterinary certificate is produced within 5 days of the completion of the event (29 January 2019), and in such cases, there will be a full refund less an administration fee of $20. Change of Riders & Horses Riders may be changed before the start of the class however a rider of a horse may not be changed if another rider has ridden the horse on the day either in warm-up or in the competition. Horses cannot be changed and the draw position cannot be changed without the permission of the Organising Committee.
Presentations. Presentations will take place at the completion of the event in the Indoor Arena. Competitors are asked to attend presentations in full competition. Competitors are asked to acknowledge the generosity of our sponsors in either writing or in person. Championships and High Point Awards prizes will be awarded at Presentations. Presentations will not commence until all equipment is packed away. Prizes awarded to third place of each overall Freestyle class. Dogs Must be on a leash at all times. If complaints are made regarding an unruly dog the Organising Committee may require the dog to be removed from the event. Freestyle Music CDs It is recommended that you ensure your CD is compatible with the sound system (preferably CD/R) and you bring at least one back up on the day. Please ensure that CD/RW is not used and an appropriate audio file format is used. MP3 format is not compatible. All CD s should be clearly labelled with rider, horse name and class details. CD s must be collected at the event and will not be posted. Please provide your CD to the Music Coordinator who will be in the Indoor. CD s can be collected from the Indoor at the end of the competition. Officials, ground staff and volunteers These people are essential to the running of the event. Please treat them with respect. Poor sportsmanship will not be tolerated. Verbal or physical bullying behaviour will be reported to the Organising Committee and disciplinary action will be taken where appropriate. Duty of Care It is your responsibility to promptly report unsafe and or hazardous situations to the Event Organiser. Disclaimer of Liability Neither the Organising Committee, EA nor SDDC accepts any liability for any accident, loss, damage, injury or illness to horses, owners, grooms, spectators or any other person or property whatsoever. All riders must complete the Dangerous Activity Acknowledgement and lodge with the entry form.
Championships & Awards Championship Awards Separate Championships are awarded for overall Competitor and overall Restricted classes. There is no restriction on a horse/rider combination being awarded more than one Championship. At Competitor level, Pony classes are combined with the Open class to form an overall placing for the allocation of points, and in the Restricted classes the age categories are combined in an overall class to form an overall placing for the allocation of points. There will be no separate championships for ponies (unless more than 5 ponies are entered). In the case where there is only one competitor at a level, the Championship will only be awarded where the required tests are completed with an average percentage of 58%. For each dressage test, points are awarded, based on the EA points system of 30 for 1st, 29 for 2nd, 28 for 3rd and so on, on placings gained within the overall class. The Championship at each level is determined by the total points achieved in the two individual dressage tests at that level and in the freestyle test at that level, with the higher total points awarded being the Champion. In the event of a tie, the Championship will be determined on the freestyle test where the higher percentage shall be the Champion. In case of equality of percentage in the freestyle test, the higher artistic marks will decide the better placing. Should the artistic mark be the same the mark for harmony shall decide. If still tied the mark for choreography shall decide. If still tied, the higher percentage in the higher individual dressage test at that level shall be the Champion. If still tied, the higher collective marks in the higher individual test will decide, if the collective marks are equal, the collective marks of the Judge at C will be decisive.
Hi-Points Except for the Hi-Point Pony & the Hi-Point Young Rider, nomination for a Hi-Point Award is through the entry form, with a horse/rider combination only eligible to nominate for one such award. Where more than one award is nominated for, no nominations shall be accepted. With the exception of the Hi-Point Pony & the Hi-Point Young Rider, a horse/rider combination may be awarded only one Hi-Point award. For each non-music dressage test, points are awarded, based on the EA points system of 30 for 1st, 29 for 2nd, 28 for 3rd and so on, on placings gained within the overall class, for classes at the Preliminary and higher levels, except for the Young Horse & Newcomers Hi-Point awards, where placings in the overall Preparatory tests are also included. Freestyle scores are not included. Proof of age/ownership/breeding/residency may be requested by the organizers. Competitor, Participant & SDDC combinations are eligible to apply for Hi-Point awards unless specified otherwise. Hi-Points are awarded to the two individual dressage highest scores regardless of the level, ie. a 1st place in overall Preliminary, and a 1st in overall Novice would result in 60 Hi-Points. In the event of a tie, the winner would be the horse/rider competing at the higher dressage level included in the points score. If still tied, the Hi-Point award will be determined by the average percentage achieved over the two dressage tests included in the points score. If still tied, the higher percentage in the higher individual dressage test shall be the Hi-Point winner. If still tied, the higher collective marks in the higher individual test will decide, if the collective marks are equal, the collective marks of the Judge at C will be decisive. Hi-Point Awards The following Hi-Points awards are presented: Hi-Point Young Rider This award is presented to the highest point score by a Young Rider in Competitor classes. Hi-Point Pony This award is presented to the highest point score by a Pony in Competitor classes. The following hi-point awards must be nominated on the entry form, with only one nomination per rider: Hi-Point Local Rider This award is presented to the highest point score achieved by a rider residing in the Great Southern Region in either Competitor or Restricted classes. Hi-Point Young Horse/Pony This award is presented to the highest point score by a young horse (6 years and under) in either
Competitor or Restricted classes, including Preparatory (proof of age may be requested). Hi-Point 'Off the Track' Award This award is dependent on annual sponsorship and is presented to the highest point score by an 'off the track' horse in either Competitor or Restricted classes. To be considered eligible for this award, when nominating, it is also necessary to provide the horse s racing name and brands on the entry form. Hi-Point Locally-Bred Horse/Pony This award is presented to the highest point score by a rider on a horse bred in the Great Southern Region, in either Competitor or Restricted classes.