The Horseland Bendigo Midland Zone State Show Jumping and Dressage Qualifiers

The Horseland Bendigo Midland Zone State Show Jumping and Dressage Qualifiers Pony Club & Open Events Held by Section D @ Maldon Pony Club Lewis Road Maldon Sunday 11 TH December 2016 MIDLAND ZONE SECRETARY: Michaela Tankard PO Box 148 Strathfieldsaye VIC 3551 Email: midland-zone@live.com.au Entry fees must accompany entry form. Closing Date: Monday 05 th December Cheques made payable to Midland Zone. Direct Deposit available Late entries will not be accepted. Send entries and fees to: -Midland Zone Secretary. Direct Deposit Details: Account Name: Midland Zone Bank: Australia Bank BSB: 313 140 Account Number: 12026834 Use your surname as the reference and email a copy of the receipt to the secretary Midland Zone Riders who are selected into the State Team need to pay their State entry fee on the day which is half the entry fee that is advertised on the State Championships schedule. (Midland Zone will pay half the State Championship entry fee) CAMPING & Yards: Camping is allowed. Yards are available @$10.00 per yard.to book yards email Kira Chalmers kira.chalmers@bigpond.com Full catering all day HELPERS: All clubs will be expected to supply helpers on the day and a helper list will be sent out with the draw. Clubs are responsible for ensuring a person is at the job they are allocated at the correct time. Qualifying Event for: PCV Horseland State Dressage & Showjumping Championships March 4th & 5th 2017 Pony Club Victoria Equestrian Centre 640 Little Yarra Road, Gladysdale (Melway Ref: 512 S3) Show Jumping A, B, C Grade Dressage Grade 1, 2, 3

Draw will also be posted on the Midland Zone Website the Thursday night prior to the event. www.midlandzone.ponyclubvic.org.au Riders can compete in both Dressage & Show Jumping Events on the same horse, but must understand that due to time restraints they may need to ride their Show Jumping class before their Dressage. Pony Club Dressage $15.00 per test Ribbons 1 st to 6 th each grade and test Horseland Championship Rosettes & Saddlecloth for the best performed combination competing in both tests Rosettes 2 nd to 6 th place in the Championship Open $15.00 per class Ribbons 1 st to 4 th each grade and test Horseland Championship Rosettes & Saddlecloth for the best performed combination competing in both tests Rosettes 2 nd to 4 th place in the Championship Tests Grade 1 PCV F & G Grade 2 PCV E & F Grade 3 PCV D & E Grade 4 PCV B & C (Pony Club & Open Classes) 20m x 60m arena (Pony Club & Open Classes) 20m x 60m arena (Pony Club & Open Classes) 20m x 60m arena (Pony Club & Open Classes) 20m x 40m arena Grade 5 PCV C & C (Pony Club & Open Classes) 20m x 40m arena Please note: Gr 5 ride the same test under 2 different judges PCV Dressage Tests January 2013 PCV Dressage Rules 2016 Tests may be called Midland Zone PCV State Teams and individual representatives: Grade 1 1 st & 2 nd place qualify to ride as individuals at the State event. Grade 2 & 3- Riders placed 1 st to 3 rd overall qualify for the Midland Zone State Team Riders placed 4 th to 5 th will be placed on the reserve list.

Pony Club Show Jumping $15.00 per class Ribbons 1 st to 6 th each class. Horseland Championship Rosettes & Saddlecloth for the best performed combination competing in both tests Rosettes 2 nd to 6 th place in the Championship Open $15.00 per class Ribbons 1 st to 4 th each class Horseland Championship Rosettes & Saddlecloth for the best performed combination competing in both classes Rosettes 2 nd to 4 th place in the Championship All Clubs MUST pick up show Jump Poles for the riders from their Clubs. Open Riders should have a support person to pick up poles Event 1 - Two Phase Competition - Article 274.5.3 Pony Club (A,B,C,D,E,F Grade) Two Phase Competition - Article 274.5.3 Open (A,B,C,D,E,F Grade) 1. This Competition comprises two phases run without interruption, each at an identical or different speed, the finishing line for the first phase being identical with the starting line for the second phase. 2. The first phase is a course of seven to nine obstacles with or without combinations. The second phase takes place over four to six obstacles, which may include one combination. 3. Athletes penalised in the first phase are halted by ringing the bell after they have jumped the last obstacle or when the time allowed for the first phase has been exceeded, after crossing the finishing line of the first phase. They must stop after crossing the first finishing line. Unless eliminated, Athletes penalised in the first phase may continue in the second phase. 4. Athletes not penalised in the first phase continue the course, which finishes, after crossing the second finishing line. First Phase Second Phase Placing 5.3. Table A Against the clock Table A Against the clock According to the penalties and time in the 2nd Phase and, if necessary, to the penalties& time in the 1st Phase.

3.3.2 Not against the clock Show Jumping Event 2 - Competition over Two Rounds - Article 273 3.3 2 4.3 Pony Club (A,B,C,D,E,F Grade) - Competition over Two Rounds - Article 273 3.3 2 4.3 Open (A,B,C,D,E,F Grade) First Round Second Round Jump Off Table A Table A Starting order Starting order 3.3.2 Not against the clock Against the clock Reverse order of penalties in the 1st round; Athletes retain their drawn order in case of equality of penalties No jump-off Athletes will be placed according to aggregate Penalties over both rounds and the time incurred in the second round. Pony Club Grades PA, PB and PC Riders may compete in either event. However to qualify for the State Championships, each combination must compete in both events Show Jump courses will be open for walking for 15 minutes only once the judge declares the course ready to walk. Midland Zone PCV State Teams and individual representatives: A Grade 1 st & 2 nd place qualify to ride as individuals at the State event other riders can be placed on the reserve list B & C Grade Riders placed 1 st to 4 th overall qualify for the Midland Zone State Team Riders placed 5 th to 6 th will be placed on the reserve list. PCV Show Jumping -All measurements are metric Grade No of Obstacles Minimum Starting Height Maximum Starting Height Maximum Finishing Height Maximum Spread A 9 to 12 1.00 1.10 1.25 1.35 350 B 9 to 12 0.90 1.00 1.15 1.20 325 C 9 to 12 0.75 0.85 1.00 1.05 300 D 8 to 10 0.60 0.70 0.85 0.85 275 E 8 to 10 0.45 0.55 0.70 0.70 250 F 6 to 10 0.35 0.45 0.55 0.55 250 Speed metres per minute

General Information and Conditions of Entry 1. Zone Championships draw of riding order will be posted on the website the Thursday night prior to the event. No changes will be made to rider s times after the draw is posted. 2. At the State Championships a team manager is required. This will be a parent or nominee of the first selected rider or a person nominated by the Zone Rep. 3. C Certificates: Riders who have been at pony club for at least two years and who have had their 14 th birthday must have their C certificate to ride at a state championship. 4. Riders may ride two horses competitively in Dressage and/or Showjumping. A rider with two horses must state on the entry form the order in which they wish to ride and must abide by the order of the draw. Acceptance of two horses will depend on entries and is at the discretion of the organising committee. If a rider qualifies for State with two horses, either both in the same discipline (dressage or showjumping), or one in each discipline, the rider will be asked after the Zone qualifying event to nominate their first preference. Their second preference may or may not be offered a place in a zone team. 5. Riders who qualify for state must have payment on the day of qualifier (this is 50% of the entry fee), and all the relevant info to complete paperwork. Reserve riders will be required to complete paperwork but do not need to pay unless they ride at state. All relevant information can be found on the PCV website. Midland Zone will not be chasing riders for money or to complete paperwork. 6. Armbands: Must be worn by all competitors. 7. Pony Club Uniform must be worn by Pony Club competitors and similar for Open Riders. 8. Pre-paid entry is required. No late entries accepted. No refunds after closing date except with Vet or Medical Certificate. A $5 handling fee will apply to refunds. 9. Entering this event constitutes acknowledgement and acceptance that current PCV rules apply and the conditions of entry. PCV rules may be found at www.ponyclubvic.org.au 10. Showjumping is to be held under Current PCV Rules refer PCV Showjumping rules 11. PCV Gear Rules as at January 2016 apply. 12. PCV club member cards are required to be presented to the secretary s office at least 30 minutes before riding in the first dressage test or showjumping event. 13. Horse Abuse rules apply in accordance with the current PCV Handbook of By-laws 14. Competitor Numbers: competitors to provide either: Back Numbers Bridle: on both the left and right side of the bridle Saddle cloth: on both the left and right side of the saddlecloth 15. All competitors must present for gear check at least 15 minutes before riding their first dressage test and/or their first showjumping class. Only one gear check per phase is required. 16. Plaiting is optional.

17. The Organising Committee reserves the right to cancel any class or event; divide any class; alter advertised times; refuse any entry, with or without stating the reason. 18. Strictly No Dogs. 19. PCV Alcohol and Smoke free policies apply 20. Queries and Protests in accordance with PCV Handbook of By-laws 21. Horses must be at least 4 years old, no stallions, colts or rigs. 22. All riders selected into a Midland Zone Team will wear Midland Zone Uniform and need to provide their own Black or White Saddle Blanket with the Midland Zone Logo attached. Riders are to purchase their own Uniform & Midland Zone logo. 23. Neither the Organising Committee of this event nor the PCV accepts any responsibility whatsoever for any accident, damage, injury or illness to horses, riders, ground spectators or any other person or property. 24. Lungeing is not permitted at this event. 25. Complying helmets must be worn. Spot check may be done. ASSA 3838 Standard EN1384 standard, made in 2015 or before EN1384 standard plus the VG1 standard VG1 standard ASTHF163 Standard 25. Open Riders: Participants do not need to pay $10 or fill in a Day Participant Waiver if they can prove they are a current member of: Pony Club Association of Victoria; Equestrian Australia* (EA); an Inter State Pony Club; Arab Horse Society of Australia (AHSA); Australian Endurance Riders Association (AERA); or can provide proof that they are covered by Public Liability Insurance Policy with a minimum of $10,000.000.00 26. All open section participants must sign a Public Liability Declaration form Clubs will be allocated jobs for the Zone Event by the Midland Zone. The onus is on the club to ensure their helpers are at their jobs on time. Jobs that need to be filled for this event are: Gear Checkers Pencillers for Dressage & Show Jumping Marshal for Dressage Gate Steward for each SJ Ring Admin personal Scorers Altering SJ courses (all parents & friends expected to help)

LIABILITY DECLARATION FORM 2016-2017 EVERY DAY PARTICIPANT/OPEN RIDER MUST COMPLETE THIS FORM Event: The Horseland Bendigo Midland Zone State Show Jumping and Dressage Qualifiers Date of Event: 11/12/2016 Organising Body: Midland Zone PCV Address of Event: Lewis rd Maldon PLEASE TICK THE APPROPRIATE BOX: I am a current member of an equine association, and/or I hold a current insurance policy, which provides me with 24/7 Public Liability insurance to the minimum limit of $10,000,000 per occurrence. The equine association I am a member of:... and My membership / policy number is:... I have provided my Membership Card / Insurance Policy / Certificate of Currency as proof of this insurance and if necessary* read, acknowledged & signed the Day Participant Waiver. Please tick if you are a member of: Equestrian Australia (please note you must be a direct member of your state branch and not just an affiliated club). Arabian Horse Society of Australia (please note you must be a financial member of the AHSA and not just an affiliated club). Pony Club Association of Victoria Interstate Pony Club Australian Endurance Riders Association Other (specify) HRCAV OR I hold my own personal liability policy for my equestrian activities. The insurance company is: and I attach my Certificate of Currency. I am not a member of any of the above and do not have a current Public Liability policy with a minimum of $10,000,000 cover so will complete the Registered Day Participant Waiver (below) and tender $10.00 per person per day (including GST) to cover the cost of participation with this Pony Club for each day of this event. I am aware that this is not Personal Liability Insurance so cover does not extend to cover travel to and from this event. I am also aware that no Personal Accident cover is provided. Full Name: Address: D.O.B: Postcode: Signed: (Guardian under 18) Contact Phone: DAY PARTICIPANT WAIVER 2016-2017 Participants in events organised by PCAV Clubs, who are not current financial members of a PCAV Club, or who do not have any other approved insurance in place, upon completion of this form are deemed to be Day Participants of the event. Protection is afforded to the Day Participant under the PCAV Public Liability policy, only whilst participating in activities organised and/or run by the PCAV Club at that event, where they are liable for causing bodily injury or property damage to others, excluding whilst travelling to and from such event. By signing this form, you agree to abide by the Rules & Conditions of the PCAV and any Rules of the event. For every Entrant who does NOT have a current and proven Public Liability insurance to the minimum of $10,000.00 a payment is due of $10.00 per person per day (including GST), to cover the cost of participation with this Pony Club for each day of this event. Horse Sports are a Dangerous Activity I, the undersigned, in consideration for being permitted to participate in any way in horse sport activities and in particular this event, acknowledge and accept that: Horse sports are a dangerous recreational activity and horses can act in a sudden and unpredictable way, especially if frightened or hurt. There is a significant risk that serious injury or death may result from horse sport activities and in particular this event and freely assume all such risks, even if arising from the negligence of PCAV and/or the event organiser / official.

I voluntarily participate at my own risk and assume sole responsibility for any injury, death or property damage I may suffer that arises from my participation in horse sport activities. I understand and acknowledge the dangers associated with the consumption of alcohol or any mind altering drugs before and during the activity and I take full responsibility for any injury, loss or damage associated with their consumption. I agree to follow the directions of any event organiser or official and that any misconduct or refusal by me to follow any direction of any organiser or official can result in the cancellation of my participation in the event and my immediate removal from my horse no matter where that may occur. I further agree to abide by the Rules and Conditions of this event and the official Rule Book of the Pony Club Association of Victoria. I understand that any such non-compliance may result in injury, death and/or permanent disability and I agree to indemnify PCAV against all claims made by any person as a result of my failure to comply. I agree to wear a helmet at all times whilst riding and agree that I am solely responsible for ensuring that I wear a suitable helmet at all times while riding and take sole responsibility for my actions. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, hereby release and hold harmless and agree not to sue the proprietors of the Pony Club Association of Victoria and/or the event organiser, their officers, officials, volunteers, coaches, agents and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, state bodies, affiliated clubs and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the activities (all of whom are referred to as Releasees ) with respect to any and all injury, disability, death, or loss or damage to person or property, whether caused by the negligence of the Releasees or otherwise. Effect of this Document - I have had sufficient opportunity to read this release of liability and assumption of risk agreement, fully understand its terms, understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing it, and sign it freely and voluntarily without inducement of any kind. I understand that my signature to this document constitutes a complete and unconditional release of all liability of the Releasees, to the greatest extent allowed by law in the event of me and/or the children under my care, suffering injury or death. In consideration of your accepting my participation, I hereby undertake to indemnify the organising body against all claims, losses, suits and damages made against or suffered by the organising body by reason of any negligent act or omission on the part of any rider, driver, trainer or attendant whilst he/she is attending, riding, driving or otherwise handling any horse so entered or any other horse owned or entered by me, and I agree that any act or omission on the part of such rider, driver, handler or attendant found in any action against you to be negligent shall be deemed to have been negligent for the purpose of any claim under this indemnity. Further, I agree to abide by the Rules & Conditions and current Rule Book as laid down by the Pony Club Association of Victoria and/or contained in any official event schedule and I also agree to abide by all of the Event Venue rules regarding use of their centre and its facilities. Full Name: Address: D.O.B: Postcode: Signed: Contact Phone: For Participants of Minority Age (Under Age 18) This is to certify that I, as a parent/guardian with legal responsibility for this participant, acknowledge, understand and accept all of the above and consent and agree to his/her release as provided above of all the Releasees, and, for myself, my heirs, assigns, and next of kin, I release and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Releasees from any and all liabilities arising from my minor child s involvement or participation in horse sport activities and in particular, this event, even if arising from the negligence of the Releasees. Full name of Rider: Address: Full Name of Guardian: D.O.B: Postcode: Contact Phone: Signed: Gow-Gates Insurance Brokers Pty Ltd, Level 8, 491 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW 2000 P :(02) 8267 9999 F: (02) 8267 9998 E: equestrian@gowgates.com.au, ABN Event 12 000 enquiries: 837 785 Michaela Tankard 0437 250 984 or MZ President Linda Gerring 0447 007 326 AFSL 245432

Event 1 Event 2 Midland Zone of PCV A 0002713N 2016 Midland Zone Show Jumping PC & Open Entry Form PONY CLUB: Contact Person for this entry: Contact Phone Number:... Email Address.. Show Jumping entry Form - PC & Open A,B,C,D,E,F SJ Grade Pony Club Open Rider Mount Entry Fee Total $ Event enquiries: Michaela Tankard 0437 250 984 or MZ President Linda Gerring 0447 007 326

Test 1 Test 2 Midland Zone of PCV A 0002713N 2016 Midland Zone Dressage PC & Open Entry Form PONY CLUB: Contact Person for this entry:. Contact Phone Number Email Address.. Dressage - PC & Open Grade 1,2,3,4,5 Grade Pony Club Open Rider Mount Entry Fee Total$ Tankard 0437 250 984 or MZ President Linda Gerring 0447 007 326 Event enquiries: Michaela