Nithsdale Branch of the Pony Club

NITHSDALE BRANCH OF THE PONY CLUB

OPEN CROSS COUNTRY COMPETITION

Drumlanrig Estate, Thornhill, Dumfriesshire DG3 4AQ by kind permission of His Grace, The Duke of Buccleuch

Saturday 10th September 2016

Very kindly sponsored by Buckaroo, Dumfries

ENTRIES CLOSE: Friday 2nd September 2016

CLASS 1 Pony Club Open Height 110cm – Level 5 CLASS 2 Open Height 110cm – Level 5 CLASS 3 Pony Club 13 years and under Height 85cm – Level 3 CLASS 4 Pony Club 14 years and over Novice Height 85cm – Level 3

CLASS 5 Open Novice Height 85cm - Level 3

CLASS 6 Pony Club 10 years and under Height 70cm - Level 2 CLASS 7 Pony Club 11 years and over Beginners Height 70cm - Level 2

CLASS 8 Open Beginners Height 70cm - Level 2

CLASS 9 Awards for All Junior Intro – 60cm – Level 1 - No Lead Reins but outside assistance allowed (16 and under) Class aimed at true beginners. This class is for ponies only – no horses. Combination not to be competing in any jumping competition at height higher than 65cm.

The course may be walked dismounted from 2pm on Friday 9th September 2016

NO DOGS ALLOWED

Times available from the web site http://branches.pcuk.org/nithsdale/ from Thursday 8th September, however all riders should be ready to ride up to 15 mins before their stated time.

Catering /toilets available on field. Conditions of Entry

This competition will be run under Pony Club Eventing Rules 2016.

For dress and tack rules please visit The Pony club’s website www.pcuk.org under the appropriate discipline.

All competitors must have their forms signed by their DC or Secretary – unsigned entries will not be accepted. Open competitors must have 3rd Party Cover and sign accordingly.

AGE: - at 1st January 2016

Fences marked with a red L mean that this is a slightly easier option for your class and can be jumped for a 15pt penalty. This is usually marked with a plain disk of your class colour and a red L.

Beginners – Combination of horse/pony and rider not to have been placed 1 – 3 in any competition, which included cross country course more than a total of three times.

Novice - Combination of horse and rider not to have been placed 1 – 3 in any competition at this level which includes a cross country course more than a total of three times.

Competitors may continue at the judge’s discretion after first elimination at a fence but must give way to following competitors. After 2nd elimination competitor must retire at a walk. Fall of horse/pony results in compulsory retirement and competitor must walk from the course. Second fall of rider results in compulsory retirement. If there is any doubt as to the fitness of a competitor following a fall then the judge will ask them to retire.

Outside assistance is forbidden except in class 9 where verbal assistance only may be allowed. Help to catch a pony, adjust saddlery and remount after a fall is allowed in all classes.

Tack will be inspected and any competitor incorrectly turned out will be allowed to compete once they comply. Any changes in tack after inspection will be disqualified from the competition.

Hats – must be worn at all times when mounted with a chinstrap fastened. Mandatory to wear a protective helmet manufactured to the minimum PC standards. Jockey Skull Caps with no fixed peak are strongly recommended for all XC classes and are compulsory for Classes 1 – 5 and also strongly recommended for lower classes. All Hats must comply with Pony Club rules and must be tagged with a Pony Club tag. If your hat does not carry an official `tag` please bring hat to the secretary’s tent when collecting your number.

Body Protectors are compulsory and they MUST conform to Beta Level 3 2009. Riders who choose to use a Woof Wear Exo body cage must lodge a key with the organisers when they collect their number.

Medical Armbands are compulsory. Must be worn on the rider’s arm or the shoulder protector /pad of their body protector.

Spurs - may only be worn with the permission of your DC on a signed membership card. Those who hold a B Test or above do not require this.

No jewellery allowed except wedding rings, Watches capable of being started, stopped and recording time are forbidden. No sleepers. No stop watches or recording devices are permitted.

Long sleeves are compulsory.

Whips – no rider may carry or use a whip that is weighted at the end or exceeds 75cm in length.

No horse or pony may compete more than once and must only be ridden by the competitors on the day of the competition. No competitor can ride more than twice.

Riders must attend Prize Giving – failure to attend will result in prizes being forfeited. Any objections to be accompanied by a £20 deposit. 2 NITHSDALE BRANCH OF THE PONY CLUB ENTRY FORM – OPEN CROSS COUNTRY COMPETITION

CLASS RIDER AGE CLUB PONY/HORSE HEIGHT FEE

ENTRY FEES: NITHSDALE PONY CLUB MEMBERS £20 MEMBERS OF OTHER PONY CLUBS/RIDING CLUBS £25 Medical LATE ENTRY FEE £30 costs now incorporated Entries received after the closing date will only be accepted at in the entry the discretion of the organisers fee Entries close on Friday 2nd September 2016 and must be pre-paid.

Please make cheques payable to: - Nithsdale Branch of the Pony Club. No telephone entries. Entries to: Kirsty Johnstone, Braecroft, Kirkton, Dumfries DG1 1ST Tel: 01387 710955 / 07815056603 In case of cancellation the organisers reserve the right to retain a small administration fee.

LEGAL LIABILITY. Save for death or personal injury caused by the negligence of the organisers or anyone whom they are in law responsible, neither the organisers of this event, nor the Pony Club, nor any agent, employee or representative of these bodies, accepts any liability for any accident, loss, damage, injury or illness to horses, owners, riders, spectators, land or any other person or property whatsoever, whether caused by their negligence, breach of contract or in any other way whatsoever.

The organisers of this event have taken reasonable precautions to ensure the Health and Safety of everyone present. For these measures to be affective, everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid & prevent accidents occurring & must obey the instructions of the organisers & all officials & stewards

I enclose a cheque for £ ______and agree to abide by the conditions as set out in the Schedule and have no objections to my photograph being taken or published.

Signed ……………………………………………………..

Name______

Address ______

Postcode ______e-mail address ______

Home Phone number ______Mobile ______

Riding Club Membership Number/BHS Gold Membership No ………………………………………

Counter-signed D.C./Secretary…………………………………………………………………

3 Please complete for the Commentator

Competitors Name:

Horse Name:

Branch of Club:

Details of previous achievement with horse:

Rider’s other interests: