Southlands BC Dressage Championships August 19-21, 2016 Equine Canada Gold-Level Competition Judges: William Lee Tubman FEI 3*(CAN)/ John MacPherson USEF S (CAN) Event Highlights Entry Deadline August 5th, 2016 5:00pm Prize Money $2,000 Gift Certificates $700 Young Horse Classes NEW! Schooling Class Coach & Student Class Complimentary Exhibitor Party (Friday) Competition Manager : Corinna Ploeger +++ Show Secretary: Debbie Rogal Southlands Riding Club, 7025 MacDonald St, Vancouver, BC, V6N 1G2 www.southlandsridingclub.com 1
2016 BC Dressage Championships Officials Judges: William Lee Tubman, FEI 3* (CAN) John MacPherson, UESF S (CAN) Competition Manager: Corinna Ploeger 604-263-4817 Steward: Show Secretary: Announcer: Jane James Debbie Rogal showentries@southlandsridingclub.com Tel: 604-263-4817 Fax: 604-263-1281 Jay Jay Rogers Veterinarian: West Coast Equine (on call) 604-574-0498 Farrier: Jamie Poulos (on call) 604-760-8965 Volunteer Coordinator: volunteers@southlandsridingclub.com EC Gold Competition Number 160212 Equine Canada Statement of Principle Equine Canada (EC), the national equestrian federation of Canada, supports adherence to humane treatment of horses in all activities under its jurisdiction. EC is committed to: Upholding the welfare of the horses, regardless of value, as a primary consideration in all activities; Requiring that horses be treated with kindness, respect and the compassion that they deserve, and that they never be subjected to mistreatment; Ensuring that owners, trainers and exhibitors or their agents use responsible care in the handling, treatment and transportation of their horses as well as horses placed in their care for any purpose; Providing for the continuous well-being of horses by encouraging routine inspection and consultation with health care professionals and competition officials to achieve the highest possible standards of nutrition, health, comfort and safety as a matter of standard operating procedure; Continuing to support scientific studies on equine health and welfare; Requiring owners, trainers and exhibitors to know and follow their sanctioning organization s rules, and to work within industry regulations in all equestrian competition; Reviewing, revising and developing competition rules and regulations that protect the welfare of the horses. The standard by which conduct or treatment will be measured is that which a person, informed and experienced in generally accepted equine training and exhibition procedures, would determine to be neither cruel, abusive, nor inhumane. 2
WELCOME OUR JUDGES William Lee Tubman (CAN) - FEI 3* Canadian National Grand Prix Champion and USDF Gold Medallist William Lee Tubman travels across Canada, USA and South America for dressage clinics and judging assignments. He was a member of Team Canada at the 2012 and 2013 Wellington Nations Cup CDIO 3*, long listed multiple times, won NAYRC Gold & Bronze medal. As a EC High Performance/Level III coach, Lee was named 3M Corporation Canadian Coach of the Year, has produced Provincial and National Champion students and coached 6 riders to NAYRC. He has 30 years experience in judging and is now based in Wellington, Florida. John McPherson (CAN) - USEF S John McPherson, FEI Competitor, Trainer, Level III Dressage Coach & Senior Judge is a multi-year "listed" rider who has represented Canada internationally for more than 25 years, and has twice won the Bronze Medal at the CDI-W Dressage at Devon. John s background to Dressage began with Christilot Boylen. He took his horse Grace to Germany, training with Christie and Udo Lange. John has competed trough out North America and Europe. As a coach he has worked intensively in Canada, the United States, Spain and South Africa. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS NEW! SCHOOLING CLASS For non-competing (schooling) horses only. Select any current EC dressage test; your performance will be judged and commented on by one show judge. Ten (10) minutes assigned per rider. Rider to fill out entry form and pay class/administration fee of $35. Riders must be competing athletes as per EC rules for Provincial Championships. BLUE HERON PROSPECT CLASSES 4-6 YEAR-OLD HORSES Sponsor New tests for 2016 by Wendy Christof & Alison Martin Prize: Cooler for winner of each class COACH & STUDENT CLASS Coach and student ride same horse and same test Any current EC test Training to Fourth Level Student to go first; Coach about 3 ride times later Total of both scores counts towards placing Prize to win: $80 cash money for winning team Let s see who can ride it better Sponsor: TBA FRIDAY EVENING EXHIBITOR PARTY Sponsor Elskling Farm Complimentary access for exhibitors and their grooms; all others welcome! Socialize while enjoying snacks, drinks, wine and special entertainment! Show rings are open for schooling each day after last class is finished. 3
AWARDS Prizes awarded to first-place winners; ribbons for 1st to 6th place. Ribbons and first-place prizes available for pick up, along with the test scores, in the show office after the class is completed (10:00AM through 5:00PM). CLASS / DIVISION SPONSOR Overall High Score Award Prize: $200 Gift Certificate Best Dressed Award Prize: CARNARVON FARM Jane Macdonald Blue Heron Classes Four-Year Old, Five-Year Old & 6-Year Old Class High Score Friday & Saturday Prize: $100 Gift Certificate per day FEI Young Horse Champion Prize: $100 Gift Certificate Prix Caprilli Prize: $100 Gift Certificate High Score Junior/Young Rider Prize: $100 Gift Certificate Coach & Student Class Prize: $80 Cash to Winning Team 4
BC CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS Ceremony for Championship Awards and prizes will be held Sunday afternoon shortly after last class is finished outside the show office. Please stay and cheer this year s BC Champions and Reserve Champions. If you can t make it, ask a friend to pick up your prize. No mailing of prizes possible. BC Champion Prizes (if more than 3 riders per Level, otherwise Reserve Champion Prize will be awarded) Training Level AA/ Open First Level AA/ Open $100 / $100 $125/ $125 Sponsored by Elskling Farm Second Level $150 Third Level $175 Fourth Level $200 FEI small Tour $250 FEI medium Tour $250 FEI large Tour $250 The Wright Family FEI PE $250 FEI Youth $150 Sponsored by Freestyle $150 Reserve Champion Prize: SRC saddle pad Many thanks to our 2016 BCDC Sponsors! 5
Friday Show Schedule Saturday Sunday August 19, 2016 August 20, 2016 August 21, 2016 Dailey coffee and muffins sponsored by Blaq Sheep Coffee House 102 Training Level Test 2 202 Training Level Test 2 (C) 303 Training Level Test 3 (C) 105 Training Level ToC 205 Training Level ToC 305 Training Level ToC 112 First Level Test 2 212 First Level Test 2 (C) 313 First Level Test 3 (C) 115 First Level ToC 215 First Level ToC 315 First Level ToC 122 Second Level Test 2 222 Second Level Test 2 (C) 323 Second Level Test 3 (C) 125 Second Level ToC 225 Second Level ToC 325 Second Level ToC 132 Third Level Test 2 232 Third Level Test 2 (C) 333 Third Level Test 3 (C) 135 Third Level ToC 235 Third Level ToC 335 Third Level ToC 142 Fourth Level Test 2 242 Fourth Level Test 2 (C) 343 Fourth Level Test 3 (C) 145 Fourth Level ToC 245 Fourth Level ToC 345 Fourth Level ToC 151 FEI Youth ToC 251 FEI Youth Team (C) 351 FEI Youth Individual (C) 152 FEI PE ToC 252 FEI PE Team (C) 352 FEI PE Individual (C) 153 FEI ToC 253 FEI ToC 353 FEI ToC 154 FEI PSG 254 FEI PSG (C) 354 FEI Intermediate I (C) 161 Prix Caprilli the fun class* 255 FEI Intermediate A (C) 355 FEI Intermediate B (C) 162 Coach & Student class * 256 FEI Intermediate II (C) 356 FEI Grand Prix (C) 163 Schooling class** 260 FEI Young Horse 4-6yr Qualifier 360 FEI Young Horse 4-6ys (C) Saturday Blue Heron Prospect* 274 Blue Heron 4yr old 275 Blue Heron 5yr old Friday Evening Complimentary Exhibitor Party Sunday Afternoon Championship Awards 276 Blue Heron 6yr old Freestyles 371 First Level Freestyle 372 Second Level Freestyle 373 Third Level Freestyle 374 Fourth Level Freestyle * not rated for EC Awards, No passport/gold licence required ** competing athletes only 375 FEI Youth Freestyle 376 FEI PE Freestyle 377 FEI Freestyle 6
ENTRY FORM: Southlands BC Dressage Championships August 19-21, 2016 OWNER Name: RIDER Name: Street Address: City, Prov., Postal: HCBC #(Mandatory): EC# Gold(Mandatory): HORSE Name: Breed: Sire: Dam: Year of Birth: Passport Number: Height: Colour: Street Address: City, Prov., Postal: Email Address: Phone Number: HCBC # (Mandatory): EC # Gold (Mandatory): Date of Birth (Juniors): Canadian Citizen or Landed Immigrant? Y / N Other: Person Responsible : HCBC # (Mandatory): EC # (Mandatory): Gender: Mare Gelding Stallion STABLE WITH: Payment by cheque credit/debit on account (SRC members only) DAY CLASS # WHICH TEST (coach & student class: please also name 2nd rider) Amount Friday Friday Friday Saturday Saturday Saturday Sunday Sunday Sunday (includes initial bedding) Stabling $170 Entry deadline August 5th, 5 pm TEST PRICES regular classes all levels $35 Champinship Classes Training to Fourth Level $70 FEI $75 Freestyle classes $70 Blue Heron classes $50 Prix Caprilli class $50 coach/student class per team $80 Schooling class $35 Tack Stall $140 Night check/feed/water (entire weekend) $30 (Non-Refundable) Administration Fee $40.00 (Entry Deadline August 5th, 5 pm) Post-Entry Fee $40 Sub-Total (SRC GST# 126337278) 5% of Sub-Total GST Temporary Horse Registration $45 Single Event Upgrade Bronze-Gold $40 Equine Canada Drug Fee $7.00 Dressage Canada Levy Gold $10.00 Total 7
ENTRY FORM: Southlands BC Dressage Championships August 19-21, 2016 Checklist Indicate your stabling preferences. Entry Form Completed Cheque payable to Southlands Riding Club, or CC # & signature, attached If paying by cheque, separate $30 stall clean-up cheque attached Copies of all HCBC and EC cards attached To be eligible for the Amateur division, your EC Card must indicate Amateur To be eligible for the Junior division, you must indicate your Date of Birth on the entry form. If you are NOT an SRC member, please sign and attach our Waiver Owner/Rider/Parent/Person Responsible signatures at the bottom of this page If entering Freestyles, please include Biography and music by CD Entry deadline August 5th, 5 pm All Entry inquiries to Corinna Ploeger/Debbie Rogal 604.243.4817 showentries@southlandsridingclub.com Payment information for cc/cheque By Cheque (enclosed) (Please also include a $30 stall-clean-out cheque) By VISA/MC Number Exp. Date Cardholder Signature This Document will affect your legal rights and liabilities. Please read carefully. I hereby certify that every horse, rider and/or driver is eligible as entered and agree for myself and my representatives to be bound by the Constitution and Rules of the Equine Canada at this competition. It is hereby recognized that all equestrian sports involve inherent risk and that no helmet or protective equipment can protect against all foreseeable injury. I hereby accept this risk and hold harmless Equine Canada, Southlands Riding Club, the Competition and its officials, organizers, agents, employees and representatives. In the event that participates in an Equine Canada sanctioned competition where approved headgear is required for juniors, he/she will wear a properly fitted, ASTM or BSI approved helmet. It is understood that riders not meeting this requirement will not be allowed to compete at this competition. Rider s signature Owner s signature Parent s signature trainer s signature Signature of Person Responsible: Article A1011 Person responsible and accountable for care/custody training and performance of the horse. 8
TO: Southlands Riding Club Release of liability, waiver of claims, assumption of risks and indemnity agreement. Please read carefully and sign Last Name: First Name: Signature: Address: City/Prov Postal Code Southlands Riding Club (the OPERATOR ) and its Directors, Trustees, agents, representatives, employees, volunteers, independent contractors, subcontractors, sponsors, successors and assigns (collectively the RELEASEES ) Telephone: Email: Date of Birth: DEFINITIONS In this Agreement, the term "equestrian activities" shall include all activities, programs, events and services provided, sponsored, organized or hosted by the Operator including but not limited to: jumping, flat riding, lounging, hand walking, driving and any and all other forms of mounted and unmounted equestrian activities; use of equipment and facilities as provided by the Operator, including but not limited to jumping equipment, dressage fences and riding arenas. ASSUMPTION OF RISKS I am aware that my participation in equestrian activities involves many risks, dangers, and hazards, which could result in damage, loss or physical injury to me, as well as damage or injury to animals owned by me. Some of these risks, dangers and hazards include, but are not limited to: Health: the risk of injury from the activities involved in this program is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exists Premises: defective, dangerous or unsafe condition of the facilities, falls, collisions with objects, equipment or persons Use of Equipment: mechanical failure of the equipment; negligent design or manufacture of the equipment; the provision of or the failure by the Releasees to provide any warnings, directions, instructions or guidance as to the use of the equipment, failure to use or operate the equipment within my own ability Advice: negligent advice regarding equestrian activities My conduct and conduct of other persons; I acknowledge that such conduct, including my negligence and negligence of other persons, including NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES, may increase the risk of damage, loss, personal injury or death. I understand that the Releasees may fail to safeguard or protect me from the risk dangers and hazards of equestrian activities, some of which are referred to above. RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT In consideration of the Releasees, allowing me to participate in equestrian activities, use its equipment and facilities and providing its equine services and consultation, I hereby agree as follows: 1.TO WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS that I have or may in the future have against THE RELEASEES AND TO RELEASE THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for any loss, damage, expense or injury including death that I may suffer or that my next-of-kin may suffer as a result of my participation in equestrian activities DUE TO ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, including but not limited to: Negligence on the part of the Releasess; Breach of contract by the Releasees; Breach of warranty on the part of the Releasees in respect of the design, manufacture, selection, installation, maintenance or adjustment of equipment; Breach of any statutory or other duty of care including any duty of care owed under the Occupiers Liability Act, R.S.B.C. 1996 c. 303, on the part of the Releasees; and Failure on the part of the Releasees to safeguard or protect me from the risks, dangers and hazards of equestrian activities, some of which are referred to in the Assumption of Risks section of this Agreement. 2. TO HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for any damage, loss, expense or injury to any third party resulting from my participation in equestrian activities. 3. Despite the risks, dangers and hazards of equestrian activities, and fully understanding such risks, dangers and hazards, I wish to participate in equestrian activities with the Operator, and I FREELY ACCEPT AND FULLY ASSUME all such risks, dangers and hazards and the possibility of personal injury, death, property damage and loss resulting there from. 4. This Agreement shall be effective and binding upon my heirs, next-of-kin, executors, administrators, assigns and representatives, in the event of my death or incapacity. SAFETY: I am familiar with the rules and regulations regarding the use of the facility. I am aware that there are staff available during office hours to answer any questions I may have as to the proper use of the facility. In entering into this Agreement I am not relying on any oral, visual or written representations or statements made by the Releasees with respect to the safety of other than what is set forth in this Agreement. INSURANCE: I am aware that the Releasees do not provide me with any disability, accident, liability or medical insurance or compensation, should I become injured or cause personal injury or property damage to any third party while participating in equestrian activities. JURISDICTION: This Agreement and any rights, duties and obligation as between the parties to this Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted solely in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia, and I agree to attorn solely to the jurisdiction of the Courts of The Province of British Columbia. Any litigation involving the parties to this Agreement shall be brought solely within the Province of British Columbia and shall be within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of the Province of British Columbia Signature: Date: Witness: 9
Announcer s Sheet for Freestyle Rider / Horse Biography Name of Rider: Name of Horse: Name of Horse Owner: Breed / Age of Horse: Rider s Accomplishments: Horse s Accomplishments: Other points of general interest: A funny story: 10
Class / Division List Training Level - $35 reg. class / $70 class Friday 102 Test 2 105 ToC Saturday 202 Test 2 205 ToC Sunday 303 Test 3 305 ToC First Level - $35 reg. class / $70 class Friday 112 Test 2 115 ToC Saturday 212 Test 2 215 ToC Sunday 313 Test 3 315 ToC 371 Freestyle $70 Second Level - $35 reg. class / $70 class Friday 122 Test 2 125 ToC Saturday 222 Test 2 225 ToC Sunday 323 Test 3 325 ToC 372 Freestyle $70 Third Level - $35 reg. class / $70 class Friday 132 Test 2 135 ToC Saturday 232 Test 2 class 235 ToC Sunday 333 Test 3 class 335 ToC 373 Freestyle $60 Fourth Level - $35 reg. class / $70 class Friday 142 Test 2 144 ToC Saturday 242 Test 2 245 ToC Sunday 343 Test 3 345 ToC 374 Freestyle $70 Freestyle tests $ 70 for all Levels FEI Young Horse 4-6 y/o - $35 Qual./ $75 class Friday 160 Qualifier Test Saturday 260 Test FEI Youth - $35 per test / $75 class Friday 151 ToC Saturday 251 Team Sunday 351 Individual 375 Freestyle $70 FEI - $35 reg. class / $75 class Friday 153 ToC 154 PSG Saturday 253 ToC 254 PSG 255 Intermediate A 256 Intermediate II Sunday 354 Intermediate I 355 Intermediate B 356 Grand Prix 377 Freestyle $70 FEI Para Equestrian - $35 reg. class / $75 class Friday 152 ToC Saturday 252 Team Sunday 352 Individual 376 Freestyle $70 Friday 161 Prix Caprilli $50 Blue Heron Dressage Prospect Division - $50/test Dedicated to the memory of Palermo There are three age divisions to showcase our wonderful dressage prospects. Suitability as a dressage horse, quality of paces, and correctness of schooling are rewarded. The tests have a strong component of material requirements and the judge will be lenient on those young horse bobbles. Requiring NO passport, riders/owners/trainers must be HCBC members, no gold licence required. Horses will ride a test supplied by the show which is reflective of the Pacific Region rather than world class competition - NO CROSS ENTRY WITH FEI YOUNG HORSE CLASSES. Please submit a copy of horse s registration papers with entry. The Blue Heron classes do not have a Championship. Not rated for EC Awards. Saturday 274 Blue Heron 4 y/o 11 162 coach & student class (per team) $80 163 Schooling class $35 275 Blue Heron 5 y/o 276 Blue Heron 6 y/o
Championship Criteria Training to Fourth Level: Awarded based on the combined total of the top 2 percentage technical scores from the designated Championship Classes ( C ), one of which must be Test 3 of the level (Training -Fourth Level : Combined Scores Test 2 & Test 3) FEI Youth (Child, Pony, Junior or Young Rider): Awarded based on the combined total of top 2 percentage technical scores, 1 Individual and 1 Team from the designated Championship Classes (C) FEI Small Tour - Amateur/Open: Awarded based on the combined top 2 percentage technical scores of Prix St Georges and Intermediate I from the Championship Classes. FEI Medium Tour - Open: Awarded based on the combined top 2 percentage technical scores of Open Intermediate A and Open Intermediate B from the Championship Classes. FEI Big Tour - Open: Awarded based on the combined top 2 percentage technical scores of Intermediate II, Open Grand Prix, and/or Open Grand Prix Special designated Championship Classes. Freestyle: Champion for each Level First to Fourth, PE, FEI Youth, FEI Intermediate 1, FEI Grand Prix, details see fine print below. FEI PE: Combined scores from both classes Team and Individual count towards placing. Championships and Reserve Championships will be awarded once they are confirmed and posted on the scoreboard on Sunday after last class is finished. Competitors leaving show grounds prior to posting awards will forfeit all Championship Awards. Competitors leaving grounds may designate another individual to collect Championship Awards on their behalf prior to leaving grounds. Any decisions regarding Championship Results not specified herein the Prize List, which may result in a decision or ruling, will be at the sole discretion of the Show Manager and Show Committee. In divisions/categories with less than 3 riders the Show Committee reserves the right to alter or combine the Championships and Reserve Championships presented. The fine print The percentages obtained by each competitor in both C (Championship) tests shall be totalled. The competitor with the highest total will be named champion. The competitor with the second highest total shall be declared the reserve champion (providing he/she is in accordance with 7.25.11). Categories offered for the B.C. Championships will be Junior, Amateur and Open where entries warrant. B.C. Champions will be named at each level for each category. If there are fewer than six entries per category, an Open Champion at that level will be awarded (Section E.7.23.13). Article 7.25.10 Only a Canadian Citizen or landed immigrant may be awarded a Gold Championship. Note: Split-level or division championships are not permitted (e.g. Training/First, First/Second etc.) Article 7.25.11 At all EC championship competitions, any test that receives a score of less than 50% on a technical test will not be eligible for any class awards, championships or reserve championships. Freestyle Champions (Article E. 7.25.9) Freestyle champions will be determined by totaling the higher percentage from the two technical Championship classes (of the levels/divisions) plus the percentage from the freestyle. Only one freestyle championship will be awarded at each level/division (e.g. The freestyle score will be added to the athlete s best technical score from the same level/ division.) Freestyle championships will not be awarded by category. In the event that a competitor has only one technical score, due to elimination or other reasons, then the mark from the completed technical test plus the freestyle mark will be used to determine the competitor s placing when competing for a freestyle championship. PLEASE NOTE: In this Provincial championship Show NO whips and callers are allowed in the championship classes as per EC rules. The rider is responsible for their own errors and those of their agents in the completion of their entry forms (Art.801.9). >> show rings will be open for schooling each day after last class is finished (schooling horses only) << 12
Rules and Regulations General 1. The Southlands BC Dressage Championships is sanctioned as a Gold competition member of Equine Canada, 308 Legget Drive, Suite 100, Ottawa, Ontario, K2K 1Y6 and is governed by the rules of EC. (A602.1) 2. Every.class offered herein is covered by the rules and specifications of the current rules of EC and will be held and judged in accordance with the EC Rule Book (A602.2). For all FEI classes the 2015 Tests will be used. FEI Para Equestrian will use current tests. All other classes will use the 2015 EC National Tests. 3. Safety Headgear - all riders, regardless of age or level or competition, must wear ASTM/SEI or BSI/BS EN approved protective headgear at all times when mounted at any EC-sanctioned Dressage competition at the event location. 4. Any horse entered in any class at a competition may be selected for equine medication control testing while at the event location (602.6) 5. Per Art. A801, every entry at an EC-sanctioned competition shall constitute an agreement by the person responsible that the owner, lessee, trainer, manager, agent, coach, driver or rider and horse shall be subject to the EC constitution and all rules of EC and any additional rules set by the competition. It is the responsibility of all individuals participating in any capacity in EC-sanctioned competitions to be knowledgeable regarding the EC constitution and the applicable rules of EC and the additional rules, if any, imposed by the competition. Do not participate in this EC-sanctioned competition in any capacity if you do not consent to be bound by the constitution and rules of EC and any additional rules imposed by the competition (A602.7) 6. RING SIZE: All tests will be held in a 20x60 ring with the exception of FEI PE Grade 1, 2 and 3 which will be in a 20 x 40 ring. Warm -up rings 20x60. Rings and ride-times will be available online Wednesday prior to show. 7. Neither Southlands Riding Club (SRC) nor the Show Committee will be held responsible in any way for damage, injury or loss to persons, horses or property of spectators, owners, riders or grooms. 8. All riders must be current members of Equine Canada, Dressage Canada, and HCBC or AEF. A Gold license is required for Gold shows or temporary sport license fees apply. Foreign competitors must be members of their National Equestrian Federation. ALL ENTRIES MUST INCLUDE PHOTOCOPIES OF CURRENT CARDS OR TEMPORARY FEES WILL APPLY. Incomplete entries will be subject to a $30.00 processing fee. 9. Valid passports for each horse are mandatory for a Gold Level competition and must be presented to the show secretary when picking up numbers or temporary horse registration fee will be charged. Foreign owners must sign an affidavit verifying the horse. 10. Whips may be carried in all tests (with the exception of Championship classes) to a maximum length of 120cm (including lash) and Ponies 100cm maximum length (including lash). Lunge whips are permitted only when lunging in designated area. 11. Lunging is only permitted in the lunge rings at the north end of the indoor arena. Helmets must be worn while lunging. 12. Callers are allowed in EC National level tests. Competitors must provide their own callers. They are NOT allowed in Championship classes. 13. The horse s competition number must be worn at all times while on SRC property and while outside of stall. 14. Dogs must be leashed and under control at all times, if found off leash owners are subject to a fine. All dog owners are responsi ble for cleaning up after their dogs. Entries 16. Entries close Tuesday, August 5th 2015 at 5:00pm. Entries received after closing date are subject to post entry fees. 17. One horse per entry form. 18. Send entries to Southlands Riding Club, 7025 Macdonald St., Vancouver, BC V6N 1G2, showentries@southlandsridingclub.com. Entries will be accepted in the order in which they are received. Faxed entries will only be accepted with credit card payment. Fax to 604-263- 1281. 19. All competitors must sign the waiver. All riders must be current members of Equine Canada, Dressage Canada, HCBC or AEF or pay temporary horse registration or temporary sport license fees. Foreign competitors must be members of their National Equestrian Federation. ALL ENTRIES MUST INCLUDE PHOTOCOPIES OF CURRENT CARDS OR TEMPORARY FEES WILL APPLY. Incomplete entries will be subject to a $30.00 processing fee 20. Numbers will NOT be given to competitors who have outstanding balances for their show entries. When picking up numbers, competitors are required to pay for outstanding amounts (i.e. miscalculations, NSF cheque replacement and fee, post entry fees, missing photocopies, etc). The Show Committee will try to contact any competitor who has an outstanding balance prior to the start of the show. Entry confirmations will be emailed to all competitors verifying each entry accepted and confirmed. Entries not including copy of membership cards are subject to an incomplete entry fee of $30.00. Any change in an entry after closing date, will be charged $10 per change. Please PRINT CLEARLY your email address on entry form. 21. NSF Cheques are subject to a $35.00 penalty. Cheques will be cashed upon receipt. 22. Cheques dated after the closing date will not be accepted and entries considered null and void. 23. The Show Committee and SRC management reserve the right to limit the number of entries and/or refuse any entry; split, cancel or combine and/or adjust classes or awards; govern all conditions of the show; and make decisions upon any matters not covered by current FEI and or EC rules. 24. Times will be available on Wednesday before the show on our web site www.southlandsridingclub.com. Riders who include their email address on their entry form will have the times emailed to them. 25. The show will try to accommodate each horse rider combination as best as possible to allow for suitable warm up time for all tests a rider has entered. A minimum of 30 minutes between start of ride times will be scheduled if and where possible. In cases where this is not feasible in the ride schedule, affected riders will be given the option of accepting the available ride time or being removed from the class and refunded the class fee. 13
Class Rules 26. Classes may be scheduled at any time on the day listed in the class schedule. Ride times will only be changed in the case of error, overlapping times, or to facilitate the running of the show. 27. Check EC Rule Book Sec E 3.4 and 3.4.2 Amateur status. For Junior status see 3.4.3, FEI Junior and Young Rider definitions see 3.4.4. You must have Amateur on your EC card to be eligible for this division, otherwise you will be considered an Open rider. 28. Each horse is limited to a MAXIMUM OF FOUR TESTS per day in Training and First Level and a MAXIMUM OF THREE TESTS per day for second level and above. 29. Scratches must notify the Show Office. 30. Only one test of choice per class may be entered in all Test of Choice classes. Test of Choice classes are awarded on total percentages for all tests. 31. Classes will be split (AA/JR/O) if more than 6 entries per split. They will otherwise run as Open. Freestyles 32. Music is preferably submitted via email or CD. CD must be provided to the Show Office by 10am, Friday August 19th. 33. Freestyle riders may provide a completed Riders Profile to the Show Office by 10:00 am, Friday August 19th 34. If submitted it is the rider s responsibility to pick up CD from the Show Office prior to the close of the show. 35. Sound checks are available in the mornings prior to show start or during lunch break. Please arrange with show office. Refunds/Post Entries 36. Prior to closing date, all fees will be refunded except administration fee. After closing date, 50% of class fees will be refunded with a veterinarian/physician certificate; stabling and administration fees will not be refunded. A veterinarian/physician certificate must be presented 24 hours PRIOR to the start of the show for any fees to be refunded. 37. Post Entry Fees of $40.00 per entry will be added to any entries received after the closing date. Post entries will only be accepted if space is available. 38. Entries received prior to the closing date, after the competition is full, will be put on a waiting list. They will not be subject to post entry fees if/when they are accepted into the show. If the competitor does not wish to be on a waiting list or does not get into the show, all entry fees will be refunded. Stabling 39. Limited portable stabling will be available on the competition grounds. Stalls will be available from 10:00 am, Thursday, August 18th to 6:00pm, Sunday, August 21st, 2016, for a fee of $170.00 + GST (first bedding provided), and are assigned to rider/horse. Payment for stalls must accompany entries and is non-refundable once stalls are assigned. Additional days are available at $35 + GST per day and $ 50 plus Tax overnight and must be indicated on the entry form. All Stalls with rubber mats. 40. To ensure stabling as a group, please state who you want to be stabled with on your entry form. 41. Additional shavings will be available for purchase on the grounds at a cost of $8.50/bag plus Tax. 42. CLEAN OUT DEPOSIT: A $30.00 stall clean out deposit is required for all stabled horses. This deposit will not be charged if the stall assigned is stripped clean prior to the exhibitor leaving the show grounds on Sunday. If paying by cheque, please enclose a separate deposit cheque payable to Southlands Riding Club with your entry. 43. Tack stalls may be available at the rate of $140.00 + GST. Tack stalls must be reserved and indicated on entry form. 44. Stall charts will be posted in stabling areas. Please note that stabling is assigned and any changes must be approved by the Competition Manager. 45. Single day stalls are available for $35.00 per day plus Tax (overnight is $ 50 plus Tax) plus the stall-strip deposit of $30.00. Trailer access for Competitors 46. Horse trailer access to the competition grounds is located at the north east corner of the SRC grounds off Macdonald St just south of 53rd Avenue or by the portable stabling off 53rd Avenue. Trailer parking is available on the north side of the SRC property, angle parking only 3 horse or smaller trailers. Trailer parking is on a first come first serve basis and trailers must park in designated location only. Prize money 47. All prize money will be paid in Canadian funds and will be applied against outstanding show balances with residual issued to the horse owner Within 30 days of the completion of the competition. Schooling Horses/Hors concous 48. Schooling of horses may be done only by the competing athlete. Full entry is required to assign a number, Administration fee applies, DC Levy and Drug fee don t apply. 49. No Hors concours rides permitted. FOR SAFETY REASON AND CONSIDERATION OF YOUR FELLOWS EXHIBITORS Trailer and Rig access to stabling area will be restricted to the following times: Warm up day all day access. Competition days prior to 7:30 am, lunch break and after completion of show. 14
15 CARNARVON FARM Jane Macdonald
Many thanks to our 2016 sponsors Elskling Farm The Wright Family 16