Duke of Buccleuch S Hunt Branch of Pony Club

Duke of Buccleuch’s Hunt Branch of Pony Club PICK-A-FENCE at Holefield, Kelso By kind permission of Gail Walker Sunday 9th October 2016

Age as of 1st January 2016 Class 1 Riders 8 – 9 yrs Fences up to 0.8m approx (B & C Options) Class 2 Riders 10-11 yrs Fences up to 0.8m approx (B & C Options) Class 3 Riders 12-13 yrs Fences up to 1.1m approx (A,B & C Options) Class 4 Pairs – entries on the field. Classes 1,2 & 3. To be run over the ‘B and C’ Fences Class 5 Riders 14-15 yrs Fences up to 1.1m approx (A,B & C Options) Class 6 Riders over 16 yrs (Novice) Fences up to 0.8m approx (B & C Options) (Restricted to a combination of horse and rider who have NOT been placed 1st to 3rd in any competition involving jumping) Class 7 Riders over 16 yrs (Open) Fences up to 1.1m approx (A,B & C Options) Class 8 Pairs – if time allows; entries on the field. Any age combination. To be run over the ‘B’Fence Option course Rules – see separate page Pick-a-Fence Scoring

Riders may attempt the highest fence for their class. If they clear that successfully they proceed to the next fence. If they stop, then they must attempt a lower height. Only three attempts at the same obstacle are permitted, eg A,B, C / A, C,C / B,C,C, / C,C,C. Points are awarded for the fence successfully jumped. ‘A’ = 15 points, ‘B’ = 10 points and ‘C’ = 5 points. Should the rider refuse at an A jump and then instead of jumping the B jump, the rider has another attempt at the A jump then they are eliminated i.e. they must not present themselves at the same jump twice, with the exception of a C fence. No points will be awarded for jumping the incorrect fence for the class entered. A fall will result in a deduction of 30 points. Should they fail to negotiate a fence they will score no points but may continue to the next fence. Riders must give way to horses that catch up with them on the course but may proceed at a safe distance. There will be an optimum time for each class.

A horse /pony may only compete in one class, except if also entering pairs. Non Pony Club Members are strongly recommended to have their own insurance.

Hats to the following standards must be worn whilst mounted:- CE mark and manufactured to one of the standards:- British: PAS015:1998 or 2011/BS EN1384:1996, 1997 or2012. European: EN 1384:1996, 1997 or 2012 all with BSI Kitemark. American: SNELLE2001 with official Snell label and number. Australia and New Zealand: AS/NZS3838:1998 ,2003 or 2006. A Jockey Scull, with no fixed peak, must be worn for Cross Country riding over fences 80cm high and above. It is strongly recommended that a Jockey Scull be worn for Cross Country riding even over lower fences. To be run under pony club rules, guidelines for pony club eventing. All body piercings must be removed prior to starting. Horses and Ponies to be 4 years old or over. DLT Photography will be the on course photographer.

Body Protectors and Medical Armbands are compulsory for Cross Country. There will be armbands for sale. No stopwatches to be worn. No dogs allowed on the course. Objections may be lodged within 5 minutes of results being given but £10 deposit must be lodged with the organising committee - whose decision is final.

Disclaimer of Liability. Neither the organisers nor the Duke of Buccleuch’s Hunt Pony Club accept liability for any accident, damage, illness or injury to horses, riders, spectators or any person or property whatsoever.

Cancellation. In the event of cancellation the amount refunded will be less £5 per entry to cover costs.

Holefield is situated on the B6396, 7 miles South East of Kelso. Postcode is TD5 8BW. Times will be posted on the Secretary’s caravan and will be available on http://branches.pcuk.org/dukeofbuccleuch/ OR by telephoning 01573 450211 between 7pm & 9pm Friday 7th October 2016

Rosettes 1st - 6th in each class. Catering and Toilets will be available on the field

The course will be open for inspection on Saturday 8th October 2016 from 3pm. Entries will be limited to a maximum of 200. Late entries may be accepted, incurring a £5 late entry fee after closing date at the discretion of the secretary Numbers and bibs will be provided – please bring a £ 5 cash deposit which will be refunded upon return of the bib, complete with number insert. …………………………………………………………………………………………… Pick-a-Fence Entry Fee £ 20.00 Entry Fee includes £2.00 towards Paramedic Cover

Class Rider Ag Horse/Pony P/C Branch Fee e

Total Due

Name……………………………………………………………………………………… Address…………………………………………………………………………………… Contact Tel.No.…………………………………………………………………………… I agree to abide by the rules(sign).………………………………………………… Please make cheques payable to Duke of Buccleuch Hunt Branch of Pony Club and return to Mrs Susie Rutherford, Stockstruther, Kelso, Roxburghshire TD5 8NN.

Closing Date Wednesday 5th October 2016

Buccleuch Hunt Pony Club Pick-A-Fence Rules

The rules of the competition are thus:-

Blue fences = A = 15 points Green fences = B = 10 points Yellow Fences = C = 5 points

The rider can jump the fences allocated to their class only. Classes 1, 2 & 6 are only allocated the B & C height fences whilst classes 3,5 & 7 can jump any of the three. The pairs classes are over B & C fences only.

Jumping an A fence when your class isn’t allocated A fences will result in no points at that fence. Should a rider refuse at an A fence then they must then try a B fence. Should they refuse the B fence then they must try the C fence, i.e. only one attempt at each height. The exception to this is those classes 1, 2 & 6 and the Pairs, where the riders are only permitted to jump B & C fences. In these classes, the riders can attempt the C fence twice. After three refusals they must move on to next fence.

Should a rider attempt the same height of fence twice they will be eliminated – except for the circumstance mentioned above.

Should a horse and rider not jump an obstacle after three attempts they must move on to the next fence.

A fall must be noted as this will cost the rider 30 penalty points.

If the rider falls after the horse and rider had got over the obstacle, then they remount and proceed to the next fence although they will incur 30 penalty faults. Should the fall happen without the horse and rider getting over the jump then they must remount and attempt the next lower jump.

Jump Judges can assist the rider to mount the horse should it be required

In the combination fences, the rider must do the same element the whole way through i.e. jumping the Blue (A) options at three elements would be worth 15 marks. However jumping the Blue (A) fence at the first two elements and then the Green (B) at the final element would score only 10 points.

Should the rider have a refusal at the second or third part of a combination then they can jump the remaining elements at the next lower height – the elements they have already jumped do not have to be repeated unless they want to. The mark awarded will be the value of the lowest fence cleared.

The Jump Judges will have flags to stop riders on the course should there be an incident ahead which prevents them from continuing. As there will be walkie talkies available, these judges upon being notified should stop the horse and rider. Once the horse has started to slow down the stop watch should be started to take account of how long the rider has been delayed. The rider will be asked to stop hopefully at about 50 metres from the jump or from a specific point such as opposite a tree or gate post. This allows a good reference point for which to stop recording the time when the rider eventually gets the go ahead to continue. The time the rider was delayed must be written on the form.