Pcat Jumping Equitation Clinic

JUMPING EQUITATION CLINIC and NCAS PC, EA COACHES UPDATE with DAVID QUICK at Westbury Showground on Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th August 2012; 9.00 am start

EA COACHES UPDATE: Saturday 11th August 9am – 12.30 pm. EA coaches are welcome and are encouraged to participate in the 2 day clinic. Update for Jumping Equitation Judges, PC and EA Coaches, Trainees, Pencillers and Riders All coaches; particularly jumping instructors, should endeavour to attend. Anyone else who is interested and/or prepared to become involved in this area, please come along. We are short of judges in particular.

Riders attending will be demonstration riders, but will certainly gain some very helpful tips and riding techniques. It is intended that there will be up to four riders in a group Some coaches are being asked to ride, so if you are interested in coming as a rider coach indicate on the form. Cost In recognition of services provided, this clinic is being sponsored by the PCAT and EA. There is no charge for PCAT participants. Updating EA Coaches: $20

Riders who can attend both days given priority. A variety of standards are required. Riders must hold ‘C’ certificate. Rider and horse combination must be able to complete a course of 75cms.

Bring: Folding chair, note book and pen, warm and water-proof clothing, food and a mug, (tea, coffee provided.) PCAT Jumping Equitation Manual if you have a copy. These will be available - Cost $10. David Quick’s Notes. Accommodation: Distant coaches may be able to be billeted by Northern Zone members; contact Ann Graves. There are yards and stables at the showgrounds. Fees: Stables-$5, Yards-$2, Camping: $5 pp; $10 p family. Requirements to become an official JE Judge: Attend two JE Clinics. Complete open-book exam paper. Judge five rounds in test situation.

Registrations and Enquiries: Ann Graves ASAP or by Friday 27th July at the latest. Preferably by Email to [email protected] Ph: 6362 2009 or post to 405 Mole Creek Rd, Deloraine 7304.

EA Update enquiries: Jo McFarlane ( NCAS EA L2 CE) Mob 0417 328 616 ------APPLICATION FORM Type in place of dots and please fill in answers to all the questions. They will be blue. I wish to nominate (highlight) as a judge, probationary judge, penciller, coach (new/updating EA/PC), rider. Also note if a coach wishing to ride. I can attend: both days, Sat only, Sun only, (highlight) Name ……… Email ……………………...………………………………… Address ……………………………………………………….…. Coaching level NCAS Level 1 Age (if under 25) …… Phone: AH ……………. Mob…...……… I am a member of: …………………………… Pony Club, EA (member number……………) I do/ do not (delete as applicable) have a PCAT Jumping Equitation Manual. I do/ do not have David Quick’s Notes. (No charge for these) I wish to be considered as a rider. I will be riding Horse ……………………………. SJ height: ……. cms I require ….. Stable …… Yard. ( no straw provided. Must be left clean). Previous Jumping Clinics attended PONY CLUB ASSOCIATION OF TASMANIA Inc. JUMPING EQUITATION CLINIC for NCAS PC, EFA COACHES UPDATE and new coaches, judges and interested persons, with DAVID QUICK NCAS EFA Level II & NCAS EA L II CE’s J Kilby & J McFarlane at Westbury Showground on Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th August 2012

SUGGESTED PROGRAMME - PROVISIONAL

SATURDAY 8.30 - 9.00 Register & Introductions Industrial Pavillion

9.00 – 12.30 EA Update with Jo McFarlane

9.00 - 10.00 JE: a system of correct riding. Understanding the scoresheet

Morning Tea

Groups not riding ideally observe sessions and participate as trainee judges.

10.30 - 11.30 Group 1 What are we looking for? Leg Position, Eye Contact, Seat, Hands, Upper Body 11.30 – 12.30 Group 2 As above

1.30 - 2.30 Group 3 Rhythm & Tempo, Control, Approach & Line, Take Off 2.30 Open book theory exam for new judges 2.30 - 3.30 Group 4 As above. 3.30 - 4.00 Discussion: Tasks . Is it time to re-introduce these?

SUNDAY 8.30 - 10.00 (Indoors) How to judge JE (p4 Rule Book) Communication with the penciller. Speeding up our judging. Morning Tea

Judging rounds 10.30 - 11.30 Group 1 11.30 - 12.30 Group 2 Lunch 1.30 - 2.30 Group 3 2.30 - 3.30 Group 4 3.30 - 4.00 Summing Up