Croft Farm Riding Centre

Croft Farm Riding Centre Thrigby road, Filby NR 29 3DP Unaffiliated winter dressage league 2014 (including Trailblazers and 15+ qualifiers) Entry fee: £8.00 Croft Farm members; £10.00 non-members; £12.00 late entries (only available if space). Entries will be restricted and spaces will be allocated on a first come first entered basis. Entries close on the Monday in advance of the competition e.g. Show 2 November entries close Monday 27 October. A caller will be available on the day – £1 per test called – donated to RDA (please mark on your entry if caller required). Times are available by calling 07788993323 between 7.00pm & 9.00pm on the Friday before the test. Or, text with your class and name and we will text back. End of league trophies, sashes and rosettes. Overall annual Croft Farm League to cover all shows (dressage, SJ, Showing) in the year commencing May 2014. All dates to be qualifiers for trailblazers second round and 15+ National Dressage Championship All tests to be ridden in our indoor arena - warm up on our outdoor surface. Catering available. Date Class 1 Class 2a, 2b Class 3a,3b Class 4 Class 5

2 November Intro A (2008) Prelim 1 (2006) Prelim 18 (2002) Novice 28 (2008) Elem 42 (2008)

7 December Intro B (2009) Prelim 7 (2002) Prelim 12 Novice 27 (2007) N/A (2005)

1 February Intro A (2008) Prelim 4 (2002) Prelim 13 (2006) Novice 24 (2010) N/A

1 March Intro B (2009) Prelim 18 Prelim 14 (2006) Novice 34 (2009) N/A (2002)

1. Prelim league will comprise both Class 2 & 3 i.e. points will be awarded in both Prelim classes. 2. Class 2a,3a = juniors 16 or below on 1 January 2014 3. Class 2b,3b = Senior 4. Class 1, 4 & 5 – please state on entry form if junior or senior for Trailblazers/15+ purposes only Notes:

Trailblazers qualifiers- Intro (juniors only), Prelim & Novice (Junior & Senior qualifier), Elementary (November show only- seniors only) Scores of 58% and above qualify for the 2nd Rounds. Trailblazers National Finals are in July/August 2015. Please refer to http://trailblazerschampionships.com for the full Trailblazer rules.

15+ Horse & Pony Events -These classes are aimed exclusively for horses & ponies aged 15 years & over giving competitors the opportunity to compete at 15+ National Dressage Championship Events. To enter the Championship events the rider and horse/pony will be required to join 15+ and the qualification cards must be returned within 14 days of the qualifying show. Further information concerning this exciting organisation & what it can offer for the older equine please contact 15+ Horse & Pony Events – 01588 650180, [email protected], www.15plus.org.uk All Competitors will automatically be entered for the Croft farm league points to be awarded on the following basis: 10 for first, 8 for second, 6 for third, 4 for fourth, 2 for fifth and 1 for sixth.

Show rules

1. Classes will be judged in accordance with British Dressage rules , 15+ and Trailblazers rules. 2. To ensure as far as possible fair and equal competition, riders must have regard as to whether they and their horse are entered at the correct level for their experience/track record. The organisers reserve the right to refuse an entry and / or limit entries. 3. A correctly fitted and secured hat must be worn when mounted. Hats must carry one of the following current hat standards, PAS 015, BSEN 1384, ASTM F1163, EN 1384, or Snell E2001 and should carry a BSI ‘KITE’ mark or the American equivalent, the ‘SEI’ mark. All hats should carry a ‘CE’ mark. 4. All horses to be four years old or over. 5. Lunging will normally not be allowed in the warm up arena. 6. Please take all litter home. Do not muck out on the ground. 7. In all cases the judge’s decision is final. 8. There is a no-smoking policy at Croft Farm. 9. Please switch all mobile phones off in the indoor arena. 10.Please do not enter spectator area of the indoor arena during a test. 11.No dogs allowed in the indoor arena and must be on a lead at all other times. 12.The organisers (Croft Farm) have taken all reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of everyone present. For these measures to be effective everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring and must obey the instructions of the owners/agents whether written or verbal. 13.The organisers shall not be liable for any claim in respect of damage, loss, injury or accident, to any person, horse or property howsoever caused. It shall be deemed a condition of entry that each entrant has read and understood these terms and conditions and shall indemnify the organisers or any person acting on their behalf against any legal action arising from such an incident. 14. Callers will be permitted, provided only the printed text or extracts thereof are read out. Unauthorised outside assistance by voice or signs etc, will lead to elimination. A caller can be provided at prior request for a £1 charge per test (donated to RDA). 15. Entries will be restricted and close on the Monday in advance of the show. Entry Form Croft Farm Winter Dressage Show date Clas Rider name Junior Horse Horse Entry Caller s (Y/N) age fee (Y/N)nb: pay on day

Total £ Cheques payable to “Croft Farm Riding Centre” Please send entries to: Dressage Secretary, Croft Farm Riding Centre, Thrigby road, Filby NR 29 3DP. Entry fee per class: £8.00 Croft Farm members; £10.00 non-members; £12.00 late entries (only if space available). A caller will be available on the day – £1 per test called – donated to RDA please pay on day. Name:……………………………………………………………………...... Address: ……………………………………………………………………...... Contact telephone:………………………………………………………......

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