Trinity Interschools Equestrian Event

TRINITY INTERSCHOOLS – EQUESTRIAN EVENT Harden Showground 21 & 22 May

Entries Close Tuesday 17 May at 6pm

No Late entries will be taken

$60 Both days or $45 for Saturday and $20 for Sunday, $140 Family (3 or more siblings) Led riders $25 Saturday only

Max of two horses per rider will be allowed. Please note ring events will not be held up for changing of horses and only one horse can be nominated as the competitive horse with points going towards High Point Score

Camping $20 per family Cover Yards $15 per yard

Saturday: High Point Score Trophy Rugs and Arm Garlands will be awarded for Open Classes, Trophies for Novice Classes and Encouragement Trophy Rugs and Arm Garlands for each year group as follows: K- Year 2, Year 3-6, Year 7-9 & Year 10-12 plus

Trophy for the Highest Point Score for a registered Australian Saddle Pony will be offered.

Trophies will be awarded on Sunday for Champions and Runners up in the Dressage and Combined Training.

Trinity School will be running a canteen all weekend and providing Saturday Night meals Thank you to our Sponsors Mr Mac Group, Fairwood Riding Ponies, Cooper’s Cut Choice Butchery, Demondrille Merino Stud, Terracotta Restaurant, Giddy Up Gags & Bits, Speak n Easy Kiama, C & A Arnott – Natural Grass Fed Beef, M & G Harpley, Emma’s Show Horses and the Australian Saddle Pony Association SATURDAY 21 MAY Primary Kindy – Year 6 will commence with ring events at 9am High School Years 7 to 12 will commence with dressage then move to ring events. Show Riding RING 1 RING 2 1. K-2 Led/Assisted Best Presented Mount 22. Years 3-6 Novice Best Presented Mount 2. K – 2 Novice Best Presented Mount 23. Years 3-6 Open Best Presented Mount 3. K- 2 Open Best Presented Mount 24. Years 3-6 Novice Handler 4. K-2 Led/Assisted Handler 25. Year 3-6 Open Handler 5. K-2 Novice Handler 26. Year 3-6 Novice Rider 6. K-2 Open Handler 27. Year 3-6 Open Rider 7. K-2 Led/Assisted Rider 28. Year 3-6 Novice Pairs 8. K-2 Novice Rider 29. Year 3-6 Open Pairs 9. K-2 Open Rider 30. Galloway Hack 14hh & NE 15hh 10. K-2 Led/Assisted Pair of Riders 31. Show Hunter Galloway 14hh & NE 15hh 11. K-2 Novice Pair of Riders 32. Pleasure Galloway 14hh & NE 15hh 12. K-2 Open Pair of Riders 33. Hack 15hh & NE 16hh 13. Pony Hack NE 13hh 34. Hack Over 16hh 14. Pony Hack 13hh & NE 14hh 35. Show Hunter Hack 15hh & NE 16hh 15. Show Hunter Pony NE 13hh 36. Show Hunter Hack over 16hh 16. Show Hunter Pony 13hh & NE 14hh CHAMPION/ RES CHAMPION HACK 17. Pleasure Pony NE 13hh CHAMPION/ RES CHAMPION SHOW HUNTER 18. Pleasure Pony 13hh & NE 14hh 37. Years 7 – 9 Best Presented Mount 19. Years 10 – 12 Best Presented Mount 38. Years 7 – 9 Handler 20. Years 10 – 12 Handler 39. Years 7 – 9 Rider 20. Years 10 – 12 Rider 40. Years 7 – 9 Pair of Riders 21. Year 10-12 Pair of Riders

Showjumping SATURDAY 21 MAY There is a choice of six heights. Each rider/horse can compete in two consecutive levels only. AM2 Cross Rails This is for beginners who do not regularly compete in these events. AM2 45cm (This is the highest level to be jumped if you do not have a jumping card or letter from an instructor) AM7 60 cm (D Grade Jumping Card required) AM7 75cm (C Grad Jumping Card required) AM7 90cm (B Grade Jumping Card required) AM7 105cm (A Grade Jumping Card required)

Showjumping will commence with walking the course for cross rails at 10am with jumping to commence at 10.30am. RULES 1. All competitors competing in the Showjumping (except for cross rails & 45cm) must supply a copy of their relevant Showjumping Grading Card or equivalent,for the horse which they intend to compete in this event. Please supply copy with your waiver and permission form. 2. If any student is found competing on a different horse to the horse stated on their nomination form, or previously advised, they will be eliminated. 3. Team Managers must be satisfied that competitors are capable of riding competently in their appropriate age group. 4. Cross Rails, 45cm & 60cm height showjumping will be run on optimum time 4. Champion & Reserve Champion Showjumping awarded in each group. In the event of a tie, a count back with the highest placed rider in the higher

Dressage SATURDAY 21 MAY RULES 1. Only one dressage tests per horse/rider. 2. K-2 Prep A (2013) – Beginner/Encourager – May be led or Prelim 1:1 (effective 1/1/14) Years 3 - 6 Prep A (2013) – Beginner/Encourager, Prelim 1:1 or Prelim 1:3 (both effective 1/1/14) Years 7 - 9 Prelim 1.1, Prelim 1:3 or Novice 2.1 (all effective 1/1/14) Years 10 – 12 Prelim 1:3, Novice 2:1 or Novice 2:3 (all effective 1/1/14) As per the EA dressage webpage found at: www.equestrian.org.au 4. Champion and Reserve Champion will be awarded in each level based on the points awarded in each test. 5. In the event of equal points the winner will be one with the most 9’s, 8’s etc.. 6. SADDLERY FOR DRESSAGE TESTS: In addition to the General Rules, the following rules apply: a. A noseband must be worn (cavesson, dropped , crossed (Grackle or Mexican) or flash (or Hanoverian)). b. The bit must be a snaffle. c. Whip is permitted provided that it measures not less than 90cm & not more than 1.20m (including the tassel). d. Spurs – the top of shank must not point upwards e. Rowels may be worn provided that they are blunt/smooth & free to rotate f. Rings, martingales, any kind of gadget, any kind of boot or bandage, tongue depressor or any form of blinker are strictly forbidden under penalty of elimination. 7. A timed draw will be available on Friday afternoon. Please note it is NOT a move up draw. 8. Riders are to present to the marshal 15 minutes before their allotted time. 9. Callers are permitted in Prep A and Prelim 1:1 without penalty.

Sporting SATURDAY 21 MAY All riders can participate in the Sporting – it is not necessary to nominate. The sporting arena will be open from 10.30am – 2.30pm. Riders wanting to compete must present to the sporting arena during this time. Champion & Reserve Champion Sporting will be awarded for each age group. In the event of a tie for the champion and reserve the highest placed rider in the flag race, then barrel race, then bending race, then clover leaf and then keyhole will be the decider. There are four sporting events: Flag Race Bending Race Glover Leaf Keyhole SUNDAY 22 MAY

Combined Training

SUNDAY 22 MAY The Combined Training competition is open to those competitors who do not wish to compete in Dressage. The event will consist of a dressage test followed by a show jumping round. Competitors may only compete in either the Combined Training or Dressage - not both. There are new dressage tests for Combined Training in 2016. (http://www.equestrian.org.au/Eventing- Dressage-tests) There will be 5 classes and riders and team managers are asked to make sure that horse rider combinations are entered in the correct class: CT1 Encourager’s Class Dressage test EvA80 & EvA95 Test 1 (2016) / Showjumping 45cm Riders in this dressage test may have a caller. This is for beginners who do not regularly compete in these events or do not have a showjumping card or letter from and instructor. CT2 Dressage test EvA80 & EvA95 Test 2 (2016) / Showjumping 60cm. Must have a D Grade showjumping card or a letter from an instructor. CT3 Dressage test EvA80 & EvA95 Test 3 (2016) / Showjumping 75cm Riders must have a C Grade or above showjumping card or a letter from an instructor. CT4 Dressage test EvA80 & EvA95 Test 3 (2016) / Showjumping 90cm Riders must have a C Grade or above pony club showjumping card or a letter from an instructor. RULES 1. Caller only permitted in CT1. 2. All classes will be dependant on sufficient entries. 3. The same horse and rider combination must complete both dressage and showjumping phases. 4. Elimination from one phase results in elimination from the whole competition. 5. There will be a timed draw for the dressage phase. 6. Scoring will be as per EA Eventing penalties for Dressage and Showjumping 7. SADDLERY - DRESSAGE In dressage tests for combined training either a cavesson, dropped, crossed or flash noseband must be worn. The bit must be a snaffle bit made in metal, leather, rubber or plastic material. The carrying of a whip is not permitted. A breastplate (without rings) may be used. Martingales, any kind of gadgets (such as bearing, side, running or balance reins etc), any kind of boots or bandages, tongue depressors and any form of blinkers are, under penalty of elimination, strictly forbidden. 8. SADDLERY - SHOWJUMPING As above but the saddle and bridle may be changed. Whips may be carried; running martingales, bandages and boots are also permissible. Dressage

SUNDAY 22 This dressage competition is a separate event from combined training.. RULES 1. The Dressage competition is ONLY open to those competitors not competing in Combined Training. 2. Maximum of two dressage tests per horse/rider. 3. There will be 2 classes in each dressage level of Preliminary, Novice and Elementary: PRELIMINARY Dressage tests - Prelim 1:2 and Prelim 1:3 (both effective 1/1/14) NOVICE Dressage tests - Novice 2:1 and Novice 2:2 (both effective 1/1/14) ELEMENTARY Dressage tests - Elem 3:1 and Elem 3:2 (both effective 1/1/14) As per the EA dressage webpage found at: www.equestrian.org.au 4. Champion and Reserve Champion will be awarded in each level based on the points awarded in each test. 5. In the event of equal points the winner will be the highest placed in the more difficult test. 6. SADDLERY FOR DRESSAGE TESTS: In addition to the General Rules, the following rules apply: a. A noseband must be worn (cavesson, dropped , crossed (Grackle or Mexican) or flash (or Hanoverian)). b. The bit must be a snaffle. c. Whip is permitted provided that it measures not less than 90cm & not more than 1.20m (including the tassel). d. Spurs – the top of shank must not point upwards e. Rowels may be worn provided that they are blunt/smooth & free to rotate f. Rings, martingales, any kind of gadget, any kind of boot or bandage, tongue depressor or any form of blinker are strictly forbidden under penalty of elimination. 7. The same horse and rider must compete in all tests nominated. 8. EA dressage tests current at the date of competition will be used. These may be downloaded from the Equestrain Australia website. 9. A timed draw will be available on Friday afternoon. Please note it is NOT a move up draw. 10. Riders are to present to the marshal 15 minutes before their allotted time. 11. Callers are not permitted Rules & Regulations

1. Trinity Interschool’s Equestrian Event accepts no responsibility for injury, damaged occasioned to a person, property, spectators or competitors. It is a condition of entry that each person shall hold the event organising committee blameless, and indemnify it against legal proceedings arising from any accident.

2. Students currently enrolled from Kindergarten to Year 12 may compete at the Trinity Interschool’s.

3. Maximum of two horses to be entered per student.

4. Horses must only be ridden by the student competitor on the day. No other rider is permitted to ride on the day.

5. No official gear check will be performed. It is the team manager/rider/parent/guardian’s responsibility to ensure equipment is safe and meets the Equestrian Australia Standards.

6. All Competitors must wear an ASNZS 3838, ASTM F1163 or EN 1384 – Current US Std. Any competitor not wearing an approved safety helmet will be asked to dismount.

7. The uniform of the day will be cream/white jodphurs or cream/white stockman cut trousers, heeled riding boots, approved safety helmet, school shirt, jumper and tie. No riding coats or blazers will not be permitted in the ring.

8. Leather gaiters or long boots (not suede chapettes) may be worn in all events, except for showriding where only riders over 17 may wear them.

9. Classes will not be announced, competitors should remain in the ring to avoid missing classes.

10. If a competitor misses a class they are not permitted to ride in another year’s level.

11. Judges decision is final. Judges may disqualify any mount which they consider unsuitable or unsafe for a school event.

12. The committee reserves the right to split classes were necessary 13. No dogs are permitted in or near the rings and must be on a led at all times.

Ring Description

Infants Beginner – (Led/assisted): Student in Kindergarten – Year 2 who cannot walk and trot unassisted. Riders must remain on the lead at ALL times when mounted.

Primary Novice – Students in Kindergarten to Year 6 who cannot canter safely. Novice riders are not allowed to canter for the duration of the carnival.

Primary Open – Students in Kindergarten to Year 6 who can canter safely and are able to control their mount when cantering.

Senior: Note: There is NO beginner or novice ring. Class Description

Best Presented: Judged on the clean, neat and tidy appearance of the horse, rider and saddlery. Judged mounted in the ring.

Handler: Judged on the rider’s ability to present their horse/pony on the ground.

Rider: Judged on the position and riding ability of the rider.

Hack: Open riders only. Judged on the horses confirmation, manners, paces and education.

Show Hunter: Open riders only. For horses with more bone substance, judged on horses confirmation, manners paces and education.

Pleasure Hack: Open riders only. Open to both Hacks and Hunters. Pleasure hack classes are to be ridden in a snaffle bit, Cavesson nose bands only, no whips or spurs.

Pairs: School pairs are encouraged however mixed pairs from different schools are accepted. 2016 Student Nomination Form One nomination form per competitor

School Name Competitor Surname Given Name Home Address Email Address Home Phone Number Mobile Year at school Male/Female PIC No. Horse 1 name: High Point Yes/No Height: ASPA Point Score Yes/No Horse 2 name High Point Yes/No Height: ASPA Point Score Yes/No

Note* Only one (1) horse can go towards high point score

To nominate for Australian Saddle Pony High Point Score please provide a copy of your current membership and ponies registration papers.

Please complete every section. Indicate events you wish to compete in by circling “yes”, indicate your level or grade, and write your horse’s name if required SATURDAY 21 MAY All horses/riders are automatically entered into showriding and sports events.

Showjumping Each rider/horse can compete in two consecutive levels only. AM2 Cross Rails This is for beginners who do not regularly compete in these events. AM2 45cm (This is the highest level to be jumped if you do not have a jumping card or letter from an instructor) AM7 60 cm (D Grade Jumping Card required) AM7 75cm (C Grad Jumping Card required) AM7 90cm (B Grade Jumping Card required) AM7 105cm (A Grade Jumping Card required) Dressage Each horse rider to compete in one event only. K-2 Prep A Prelim 1:1 Years 3 - 6 Prep A Prelim 1:1 Prelim 1:3 Years 7 - 9 Prelim 1.1 Prelim 1:3 Novice 2.1 Years 10 – 12 Prelim 1:3 Novice 2:1 Novice 2:3 SUNDAY 22 MAY Dressage PRELIMINARY NOVICE ELEMENTARY

Combined Training Circle your grade. Proof of grade will be required Horse name

...... CT1 CT2 CT3 CT4 Circle your level. Proof of grade will be required for CT2, CT3, and CT4

Entry Fees

$60 both days or ______$45 for Saturday ______$20 for Sunday ______$25 Led Riders Saturday only ______$140 both days Family (3 Siblings or more) ______Additional horse both days $55 ______Additional horse Saturday $40 ______Additional horse Sunday $15 ______

Camping $20 per family per night ______Covered Yards $15 per night ______

Saturday Night meals 12 & Under $10 Over 12 $15

Spagetti Bolognese ______x $10 ______x $15 ______Butter Chicken ______x $10 ______& Rice ______x $15 ______

Beef Goulash ______x $10 ______& Rice ______x $15 ______

Total Payment $______

Email entries to [email protected] & pay online: Trinity Catholic School BSB: 062 786 Account: 000010263 Reference: (Your Name) Jamboree Or post to: Trinity Interschools, PO Box 87 Harden NSW 2587 Enquiries: Leanne Davis 0423 238 610 Entries Close Tuesday 17 May

TO BE COMPLETED & SIGNED BY ALL COMPETITORS, PARENTS/GUARDIANS

RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY I, ...... being the parent/guardian of the below named competitor, confirm that I have read the whole of this document and have taken all necessary actions to ensure I am aware of the activity which the below named will be asked to participate in and consent to him/her participating. In doing so, I acknowledge that equestrian activities are dangerous and that accidents causing death, bodily injury, disability and property damage can and do happen. I agree that neither the School/organisers, Trinity Interschool’s, participants, officials, volunteers, any persons, owners and lessees of premises used to conduct the EVENT shall be under any liability whatsoever for the death or an bodily injury, loss or damage which may be suffered or incurred by the below named or by me/ and/or the children under my care, in or being present at the EVENT. I AGREE TO PARTICIPATE AT MY OWN RISK. I agree to abide by the Rules and Regulations of the Trinity Interschool’s EFFECTS OF THIS DOCUMENT. I understand my signature to this document constitutes a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the Trinity Interschool’s, to the greatest extent allowed by law in the event of me and/or the children under my care, suffering injury or death . By signing hereunder. I confirm having read and understood the contents of this disclaimer. Name of Competitor ...... Signature of Competitor ...... Date ...... Name of Parent/Guardian...... Signature of Parent/Guardian ...... Date ......