Picton Castle, Pembrokeshire 28-29 June 2014 PANACHE PRESENTATION PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Welcome... On behalf of the members of the Dyfed Carriage Club, I would like to cordially invite you to the 2014 Welsh Attelage Tradition Meet ATM Carriages at the Castle and present to you our schedule of events. If you are not already aware, The Concours d Elegance d Attelage de Tradition is an exciting new type of competition popular across Europe with it s spiritual home in France at Chateau Cutts. This is a relatively new competition to the UK and now in it s third year here in Wales. It combines the quintessential style and finesse of traditional carriage driving with the skills and precision of competitive sport driving to create the ultimate premier carriage driving event. The event is run in accordance with the guidelines of the Association International d Attelage de Tradition, (AIAT), the governing body for Attelage competitions. who have generously recognised the high calibre of our event and awarded us Attelage Tradition Meet status (ATM). Although the event is run over two days, competitors are welcome to make a long weekend stay at the magnificent Picton Castle Estate near Haverfordwest in Pembrokeshire, (the 13th Century Ancestral home of the Philipps family). With the glorious surroundings and close proximity to Pembrokeshire National Park coastline, we have planned a great weekend driving and welcome competitors from all over the United Kingdom. We are planning an action packed weekend including a new Friday night welcome reception Barbecue, improved facilities including new grand arena, onsite stabling and an invitational Side Saddle Association show on the Saturday. The Carriages at the Castle competition consists of three stages open to a variety of carriage driving turnouts, including traditional private driving, coachman driven and exercise vehicles. The stages include: 1. Presentation... This is an individual standing show undertaken by each competitor in front of the two judges who will be positioned around the castle grounds. Each competitor will be checked for correctness and quality of their turnout. Points will be awarded for each aspect of their turnout including vehicle, harness, horse and passengers. Unlike conventional showing,this does not include a moving presentation showing paces etc. After the presentation, all competitors will be invited to inspect the Routier course. On Saturday Evening, all competitors and invited sponsors are welcome to celebrate the event and socialise with a gala black tie champagne reception in the grand banqueting hall followed by a formal dinner in the Castle restaurant. This will be a prepaid ticket event only in addition to the entry fees. 2. Routier... On day two, each competitor will be allotted time slot to undertake an individual park drive around the estate negotiating a series of Difficulties. The same turnout is used as the previous days presentation stage. Difficulties include a series of simple driver based skills which will be marked on ability and achievement. The Routier will be timed the distance will be around 8* miles on the quiet country lanes surrounding the estate (*to be confirmed). 3. Cones... After completing the Routier and a comfort break, each competitor will undertake a driven cones course in the main arena. This will be timed and penalty points awarded for balls down. This is not a race with complicated course, but a gently flowing route for a test of skills with elegance. The class will be expected to driven coachman style rein handling. We look forward to seeing you soon My kindest regards Lester Dagge Club Chairman
Programme... Friday 27th June 7.00pm Welcome reception BBQ hosted by the members of the Dyfed Carriage Club. Saturday 28th June Castle Forecourt 1.00pm Presentation in the Castle Forecourt Arena Start of individual presentations to the 2 judges. 4.00pm Routier Inspection, Competitors are invited to inspect the course. 7.30pm Champagne Reception with Black Tie Dinner Picton Castle. Ticket event only. Sunday 29th June 10.00am Routier Start of the road drive 2.00pm Driven Cones in the Grand Arena 4.00pm Grand Finale in the Grand Arena Final awards for the individual categories. Hon Judges: Caroline Douglas & Claudia Bunn Competition Director: Lester Dagge Senior Steward: Andy Nicholson Hon Technical Delegate: Richard James Saturday 28th June Grand Arena 11.00am Best horse or Pony ridden sidesaddle Open to horses or ponies 4 year old an over, conformation and manners willbe taken into consideration. Horses/ponies will not be stripped. Entry fee 10.00 Rosettes to all competitors 12.00pm Side Saddle Concours d Elegance Open to horses or ponies 4 year old and over, to be judged on elegance of a picture presented by the horse and rider. Attention may be paid to the riders personal appearance, but detailed inspection of rider and tack is not required. Fancy dress or period costume is not permitted. Entry fee 10.00 Rosettes to all competitors 1.00pm Side Saddle Display By members of Area 6 of the Side Saddle Association including Costume Concours d Elegance. Rosettes to all competitors These classes are run in accordance with The Side Saddle Association guidelines but are not affiliated for 2014 Hon Side Saddle Judge: Sarah Parry-Jones Hon Technical Delegate: Ann Dolby-Jones DRIVEN CLASSES Open to any equine 4 years old an over to a suitable vehicle. Best Single Equine (under 13.2hh) to a traditional turnout Best Equine Pairs (under 13.2hh) to a traditional turnout Best Tandem to a traditional turnout Best Single Horse (over 13,2hh) to a traditional turnout Best Horse Pair to a traditional turnout Best Multiples (excluding pairs and Tandems) Best singles, pairs or tandems to an exercise vehicle SPECIALS Best Veteran Equine Best Carriage Dog Best Lady whip Best Gentleman whip Overall Champion Definition of Traditional Vehicle This competition is aimed at encouraging and promoting the use of traditional original type carriages and as such the classes are intended for vehicles of this kind. styles using modern materials such as steel frame (eg Bennington Buggy) are exluded from the main classes but are eligible for their own category of Exercise vehicles. Contemporary exercise type vehicles based on traditional ENTRY FEES These include access to the castle grounds with 2 passes issued to each single entry Multile entries will receive additional passes on request.
COMPETITION RULES The object of these competitions is to maintain the art of traditional driving, using original traditional carriages (build before 1945), to develop its image and help the lovers of this sport to improve their skills. This competition is run under the rules of the AIAT, but excludes the inoculation requirements of the FEI for equines used to pan-european travel. The competitions has three phases: A. Presentation - B. Road drive - C. Cone driving REQUIREMENTS... To take part in this competition, the driver and the groom must be at least 12 years old. Between 12 and 16, the driver must be accompanied by an adult. Each driver who takes part in such a competition must be in order with statutory requirements (either a member of Dyfed Carriage Club, British Driving Society, British Horse Driving Trials Association or equivalent or have proof of appropriate insurance). To compete the driver must have evidence of comprehensive insurance (third party liability including cover for carriage driving.) and all competing equines should be suitably shod and have an identification card or passport. Otherwise they will not be able to take part in the competition. JUDGING The jury is composed of a president and two approved Judges. It guarantees that the rules are properly observed. Only the president of jury has the authority to eliminate what they consider to be a potentially dangerous turnout (including stressed or badly behaved horses, inexperienced drivers, dangerous carriages, badly fitting harness, etc ) CARRIAGES Original traditional old carriages (before 1945) are marked out of 20 points, reproductions and others are marked out of 12 points. The competitor s number must be clearly visible on the carriage. A participant, who gives wrong information of his carriage, will be marked out of 12 points. PHASES The same driver accompanied by his groom(s) must drive in all three phases or will be disqualified. The number of grooms (in grooms clothing or otherwise) must be minimal: - single, pair, tandem or 3 horses: one groom, - unicorn, pickaxe,four in a hand or more: two grooms. The complete turnout cannot be changed in any way (horse, carriage, driver, groom, harness ) during the three phases. Any changing of the harness is penalized by 20 penalties. The driver and the grooms must wear the same clothes, except if it rains. The whip, adapt to the team (short or long reins) will be kept in the hand during the event. A whip that is not held in the hand, or that is not adapted to the team, will be penalised by 10 penalties. A horse or pony may only be driven once in each phase during the event. PHASE 1. PRESENTATION Each turnout is judged at the halt individually by each of the judges, as per the official Presentation Sheet. Boots and bandages on the horses are forbidden. (10 point penalty) A competitor arriving AFTER the time indicated on the schedule for the presentation receives a 5 point penalty. Each turnout will be judged on the following criteria and marked out of a maximum 20 points Overall Impression... Compatibility of horse to carriage Impression of the movement of the turnout Suitability of colours between the vehicle, dress of the driver, groom(s) and passengers
Equines... Beauty, presence and harmony Lack of blemishes Grooming and cleanliness Quality of shoeing Harness... Conforms to tradition of harness Condition of harness including cleanliness Safety Vehicle... Age of vehicle (pre 1945/post 1945) Modern competition/sport/utility vehicles will be restricted to 12 out of 20 points Traditional Models, general state (paint, cleanliness etc) Balance Accessories (lamps, trunk, whip etc) Suitability of the horse/ponies to the carriage Driver/Groom/ Passengers... Harmony and style in modern dress Care for details, (Cleanliness) Hat, shoes, Gloves, apron, accessories Holding and position of reins and whip PHASE 2. THE ROUTIER The road drive is to test the skills and knowledge of the driver and the ability to drive at a steady pace in normal circumstances. The route will be suitable for all type of carriages, on good tracks. The distance will be around 8 miles and less than 5 miles for donkeys. (to be confirmed) The driver must respect the highway code at all times and he drives at his own risk. The maximum speed is: 6 km/3.7mph for donkeys; 9 km/5.6mph for small ponies (up to and including 1,32 m/13hh) and heavy horses and great donkeys; 11 km/6.7mph for ponies (over 1,32 m/13hh) 13 km/8mph for horses 11 km/6.7mph per hour for heavy carriages (coach) The technical delegate only can reduce the speed as a function of the topographic and prevailing conditions. They will inform the judges. The time allowed will be + or - 1 minute. For example: official time = 65 mins. Allowed time = between 64 and 66 min Each second over or under the time allowed = 0.2 penalty point. There is a maximum of 6 natural or artificial obstacles (Difficulties) The last one must be at least 300 metres before the finish. (taken from an official list of the AIAT) There is a 5 point penalty for the driver who stops in the last 300 metres. A driver will be disqualified if he drives through a Difficulty on the Road Drive or through a gate of the cone driving before the competition. All help in a Difficulty is penalised by 10 penalties. Using brakes is not allowed in a Difficulty and is penalised by 10 penalties. Conferring with stewards and marshalls during the competition by competitors is forbidden.
Each destruction of the Difficulty before, during or after the execution of the figure will be penalised with 10 penalties. The figures of the Difficulty must be executed directly and in one movement (except reining back) eg: One handed circle is executed in one circle, the drinking glass, straight on between A and B. PHASE 3. CONE DRIVING The cone driving competition is to test the skill of the driver and of the obedience and agility of the horses on a given course. The speed is 180m/mn for heavy horses, tandems and four-in-hands. 200m/mn for the others. The use of disc-brakes is not allowed during this phase. If used a 10 point penalty will be applied. The competitor may not stay in the arena more than twice the time limit allowed for the course, after this he will be asked to leave. The course will have a maximum of 12 gates. No obstacle with bars is allowed. The distance between each gate of the zig zag is at least 12 meters. The width of the gates: for a 2 wheeled vehicles, the wheel track width + 30 cm; for a 4 wheeled vehicles, depends on the track of the rear wheels and of the distance between the front and the rear wheel banding : Width between the wheel banding less than 40 cm from 40 cm to 59 cm from 60 cm to 89 cm from 90 cm Winchester Winchester with heavy horses Width of the gate track width +30 cm track width +35 cm track width +40 cm track width +45 cm total width 230 cm total width 250 cm If competitors inspect the course within 1hour of the cone driving they must be dressed as for the competition. If not: 5 penalty points. The driver must salute the jury before the start of his round but not necessarily at the end. Exceeding the time limit: 0,2 point/second. Missing the starting gate: 10 penalty points, and must start again. Each ball knocked down : 5 penalty points, and on any one gate there is a maximum of 5 penalty points. The gates must be negotiated in numerical order and cannot be crossed again. If a gate is taken twice : 5 penalty points. (in either direction) If a driver misses a gate, he can retake the gate, before continuing on to the next gate, without penalty points. If he has already taken the next gate:10 penalty points. Each gate, taken or not taken, if knocked down: 5 penalty points. The clock is stopped when the jury bell is rung until the gate is re-erected. A gate partially taken without any balls knocked down: 5 penalty points. If the driver forgets to go past the finish gate: 10 penalty points. As long as the driver has not gone through the finish or has not gone out of the arena, the clock continues. A refusal at a gate is not penalised. Distance between the wheel banding
ENTRY FORM Please return to Lester Dagge. Entries close 1st June 2014 Name... Address............ email... Telephone number... Mobile Telephone number... BDS/BC or equivalent membership/insurers number... Name of Equine 1...Name of Equine 2... Age of Equine...Age of Equine... Breed or type...breed or type... Name of Equine 1...Name of Equine 2... Age of Equine...Age of Equine... Breed or type...breed or type... Description of Carriage Owner... Name of driver... Type of Vehicle... Name of manufacturer... Year or period of construction... Year of last renovation... Please supply separate commentators notes about your equipage. Classes Entering: Single Pony ( ) Single Horse ( ) Pony Pair ( ) Horse Pair ( ) Tandem ( )Exercise Vehicle ( ) Sidesaddle Best Horse Pony ( ) Sidesaddle Concours d Elegance ( ) Sidesaddle Display ( ) Please tick the following requirements On site stabling ( ) cost 60.00 per stable for weekend (Thursday to Monday) Subject to availablility Own side stabling ( ) Off site stabling ( ) Available locally, call for details Cost per driven turnout is 40.00 Number of entries required ( ) Sidesaddle class 10 each ( ) Cost for Gala Champagne reception and Dinner is 30.00 each Number of tickets required ( ) (Dress code is black tie for gentleman, cocktail dress for ladies) Total due: Cheques payable to Dyfed Carriage Club Please return entry form and payment to Lester Dagge, Swn yr Afon, Felindre, Gelliwen, Carmarthen SA33 6DU Telephone 01994 484766, email info@dyfedcarriageclub.co.uk
Location... Picton Castle is in the heart of rural Pembrokeshire and is easily accessable from the M4 and A40. It is approx 2 hours from Severn Bridge. The Event address is: Picton Castle, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire SA62 4AS Make it a great weekend, come and stay from Thursday to Monday and take time out to explore the Pembrokeshire National Park, one of the greatest treasures of the British Isles! Contact Lester for details on 01994 484766 Association International d Attelage de Tradition Dyfed Carriage Club