2017 HANDBOOK & SCHEDULEantrobusridingclub.weebly.com/uploads/7/2/5/0/7250585/... · 2019. 10....

www.antrobusridingclub.co.uk

Phone Number 07719873422

2017

HANDBOOK & SCHEDULE

Participating in

RoR RIDING CLUB CHALLENGE

Qualifiers for

TSR, NORTHWEST SHOWING CHAMPIONSHIPS,

SHBGB NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Events held at

Crumleigh Heath Farm Show Ground

Shutley Lane

Northwch

Cheshire

CW8 4RL

By kind permission of Mr & Mrs Shore

2017 Events Calendar

Winter Schedule Dates To Be Advised

Saturday 6th May Outdoor Dressage

Saturday 6th May Dressage to Music at Osbaldeston

Sunday 7th May Open Show (1)

Saturday 3rd June Outdoor Dressage

Sunday 4th June Open Show (2)

Saturday 17th June Dressage & Riding at Bold Heath

Sunday 2nd July Horse Trials at Sommerford

Saturday 8th July Outdoor Dressage

Sunday 9th July Open Show (3)

Saturday 15th July Show Jumping & Style Jumping at Bold Heath

Saturday 19th August Outdoor Dressage

Sunday 20th August Open Show (4)

Saturday 2nd September Outdoor Dressage

Sunday 3rd September Open Show (5)

Saturday 7th October Outdoor Dressage

Sunday 8th October Open Show (6)

Saturday 18th November Presentation Evening

Events in BLUE are for interclub teams and individuals. Please contact Clare Robinson at

[email protected] or phone her on 07745510923, for more information if you

would like to represent the club at these events.

2017– 2018 Committee

General queries can be directed to any committee member via our

website or Facebook page.

President Sue Richards

Chairman Ben Sargeant

Vice chair Chris McGinlay

Treasurer Simon Graveney

Secretary Clare Robinson

Membership Secretary Katie Newport

Sponsorship/Club Safeguarding Officer Abbey Brookes

Work Party, Judge & Steward Coordinator Kelly Roberts

Web Master/Club Safeguarding Officer Lisa Turner

Dressage Coordinator Ellie Cranston

Training Coordinator Tracey Hargreaves

Antrobus Riding Club Committee would like to take this

opportunity to thank our very generous sponsors for this

season

AHP Heating & Plumbing Supplies

Cheshire Rosettes

Sutton Farm Ltd

Amkor Ltd

All Dressage events are held at Crumleigh Heath Farm, throughout the year, excluding

January. Please see our website for confirmation of dates. Classes cater for Juniors and

Seniors at intro, prelim, novice and elementary standard.

All dressage events are open to members and non-members. Summer classes are held

outdoors on grass , whilst winter classes are held indoors.

Entries are taken for one month at the preceding month’s dressage event. It may be

possible to enter between the events if there are spaces remaining. Where there is

excess demand a waiting list is maintained but priority is given to club members.

Further information can be obtained from our website, where final times for

competitors will also be published on the Wednesday prior to the event. Confirmation

of the Dressage Tests can also be found here.

Entries can now be paid for via HORSE MONKEY. Please see our web site for

information as to how to do this.

DRESSAGE

Should you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact

Elllie Cranston via email at:

[email protected] or mobile 0775 3576421

2017-2018 WINTER SERIES (Indoors)

The 2017-2018 Winter Series runs from November 2017 to April

2018. A schedule of dates and tests for the series will be available on

our website and on request towards the end of the summer series.

Please Note:

All dressage events are run on accordance with BD rules

Prelim and Novice classes to be ridden in a snaffle (no wilkie bits)

Horses/ponies must only be worked in by the competitor themselves

A horse/pony may not compete at the same level of class with different riders

Walk trot tests can be done on lead rein.

MINI ONE DAY EVENT

(Dates to be advised)

Two Mini One Day Events will be held during the summer season. Both these events will be open to

members and non-members. For details on how to enter, please see our website.

For this event you may enter either Dressage, Combined Training (CT) or Arena Event. Should you

choose to enter the Arena Event, 3 placings are possible, ie Dressage, CT and ODE and so could result in 3

rosettes. Entering the Combined Training could result in 2 rosettes i.e. dressage and CT.

Our Mini ODE is aimed at beginner and novice riders or combinations. The event will consist of a dres-

sage test followed by a show jumping phase and finally a times cross country section

The XC phase will be run as an arena event over a combination of working hunter and XC fences within

an enclosed arena on the show field.

CLASS DRESSAGE SHOW JUMPING CROSS COUNTRY

Lead Rein TBA X Poles X Poles

Beginners TBA 40 cms 40 cms

Open 40 TBA 40 cms 40 cms





Rosettes will be awarded to sixth place.

There is also a ROR challenge rosette for highest scoring ROR reg. ex racer.

ENTRY FEES DRESSAGE CT ODE

Members £9.00 £14.00 £20.00

Non Members £11.00 £16.00 £23.00

RING ONE

SHOW JUMPING

CLASS

NO.

NAME HEIGHT IN FIRST

ROUND

RIDER AGE

1 Beginners 50 cms Any

2 Novice 60 cms Any

3 Novice 65 cms Any

(BREAK) CLASSES WILL NOT START BEFORE 1PM (BREAK)

4 70 cms Open 70 cms Any




CLASSES START AT 09.15 PROMPT

Beginners/Novice Classes—Horse/Pony and rider combination NOT to have won an Open Show Jumping class or

the overall points trophy for that class in any previous year.

All classes, apart from Lead Rein, will be run over one round which is not against the clock with the clear rounds

jumping off against the clock over a shortened and raised course. Lead Rein will be one untimed round.

All Show Jumping Classes, except Lead Rein, are open to any age rider or size of horse/pony. There will be 2

doubles, one pony (red) and one horse (blue). You must ensure that you jump the correct double for your horse/

pony. Horses and ponies will be placed separately.

Ground conditions may govern the height of fences

No competitor will be allowed in the ring without the correct attire, and hair tied back

Whips must not exceed 30”

Spurs may only be worn by senior competitors and must be blunt with tips downwards

After a fall, a competitor MUST leave the ring on foot

Any outside assistance (whether solicited or unsolicited) to a competitor in the ring, may result in

disqualification

Faults for this ring are as follows: knock down, 4 faults,; 1st disobedience, 4 faults; 2nd disobedience, 8

faults; 3rd disobedience, elimination. Fall of horse/pony or rider will result in elimination.

NB Circles incur faults as a disobedience with the exclusion of beginners classes

48 Lead Rein Show Jumping 153cms Tiny Under 10

CLEAR ROUND RING

CLASS STARTS AT 11.00 PROMPT

CLASS

NO.

NAME PONY/HORSE

HEIGHT

FENCE HEIGHT RIDER AGE

8 Intro Any 50 cms Any

9 Beginner Horse/Pony * Any 60 cms Any

10 Lead Rein 153cms(15hh)max Tiny Under 10


11 Mountain and Moorland

(No spurs are to be worn)

Any 70 cms Any

12 Novice Horse/Pony* Any 70 cms Any

13 Open Horse/Pony Any 80 cms Any

14 Style & Performance Any 70 cms Any

RING TWO

WORKING HUNTER

* Classes will be split if numbers permit. * BEGINNER & NOVICE CLASSES: Horse/pony and rider combination NOT to have won an Open

Working Hunter class or overall points trophy for that class in any previous year.

* WARNING: Any outside assistance (whether solicited or unsolicited) to a competitor in the ring

may result in disqualification.

Working Hunter is one round of rustic fences, marked out of 50 points. Marks out of 10 are given for style

and manners whilst jumping.

Once everyone has jumped, those who jumped clear will be asked to re-enter the ring for a conformation round,

rather like a showing class. Should there not be enough clears to fill all places, those that completed the course

may be invited in as well.

Marks are then given according to your individual show, horse/pony type and conformation and also on manners.

Scores from both rounds are added together to determine placings. Highest score wins.

CLASSES START AT 09.45

CLASS

NO. NAME PONY/HORSE HEIGHT

HANDLER

AGE

15 Best Condition Any Any

16 Young Stock (3yrs and under) Any Any

17 Mountain and Moorland incl Shetland * Any Any

18 Open Pony 147 cms(14.2 hh)

& under Any

19 Coloured/Spot/Palomino/Dun/Roan Any Any

20 Young Handler Any 16ys &

under


21 Hunter Horse/Pony* Any Any

22 Veterans 15+ Any Any

23 Cobs Hogged or Traditional Any Any

24 Sport Horse/Pony * Any Any

25 Open Horse Over 147 cms(14.2hh) Any

RING THREE

IN HAND SHOWING

All junior members, when showing in hand, must wear correct dress and

regulation riding hat, properly fastened

Class 17—Shown in natural state

Class 25 Open Horse —Open horse to be shown plaited

Competitors must be smartly turned out for all classes


* Classes will be split if numbers permit.

CLASS

NO.

NAME PONY/HORSE HEIGHT RIDER/HANDLER

AGE

26 Green Horse/Pony

6 years and under Any Any

27 Junior Any 12 years and

under

28 Lead Rein Up to 128cms(12.3hh) 10 years and

under

29 1st Ridden Up to 128 cms(12.5hh) 10 years and

under

30 Mountain & Moorland incl Shetlands

To be shown in natural state Any Any


31 Show/Riding Horse/Pony* Any Any

32 Coloured/Spot/Palomino/Dun/Roan Any Any

33 Hunter Horse/Pony* Any Any

34 Veteran Any Any

35 Cobs Hogged and Traditional Any Any

36 Sports Horse/Pony* Any Any

RING FOUR

RIDDEN SHOWING

All competitors must be smartly turned out, navy, black or tweed jackets, with either shirt and tie, or

stock.

Long hair must be tied back or in a hairnet

No jewellery under any circumstances

Jodhpurs must be beige, canary or white

In the event of a fall, the rider MUST leave the arena on foot



CLASS

NO. NAME PONY/HORSE HEIGHT

RIDER/HANDLER

AGE

37 Best Turned Out Any Any

38 Lead Rein Up to 128cms(12.5hh) 10 yrs & under

39 1st Ridden Up to 128cms(12.5hh) 10 yrs & under

40 Junior Any 16 yrs & under

41 Junior Any 12 yrs & under


42 Senior Starters

(No cantering) Any 18 yrs & over

43 Novice Any Any

44 Senior Any

45 Riding Club Horse/Pony*

(will include a jump) Any Any

RING FIVE

EQUITATION

All horse/ponies to be ridden in a snaffle bridle only

No spurs are to be used

Martingales and neck straps are allowed

CLASSES START 09.15 PROMPT


CLASS

NO.

NAME PONY/HORSE HEIGHT RIDER AGE

46 Lead Rein Handy Pony 128cms(12.5hh)& under 10 and under

47 Open Handy Pony Any Any

RING SIX

HANDY PONY


RING SEVEN

FAMILY


CLASS

NO. NAME

PONY/HORSE

HEIGHT RIDER AGE

A Bonny Pony Any Handler not to have attained 13 yrs 1/1/17

B Best Figure of 8 Any Handler to have attained 13 yrs 1/1/17

C Best Thelwell Lookalike Any Any

D Nicest Tail Any Any

E Nicest Trot Not exceeding

128cms(12.5hh) Not to have attained 9th birthday 1/1/17

F Best 6 Legs Any Any

RULES FOR RING SIX/SEVEN

No colts or stallions under any circumstances

Snaffle bridles only to be used

No spurs allowed

No whips in HANDY PONY

Martingales and neck straps are permitted

Show attire is not necessary for this ring, but regulation standard riding hat, fitted and fastened correctly

must be worn by everyone whilst riding, and by juniors at all times.

Sensible footwear, small heeled boots or sensible shoes (not trainers).

CLASSES CAN BE EITHER IN HAND OR RIDDEN, BUT WILL BE JUDGED AS ONE.

THE JUDGE’S DECISION IS FINAL, AND COMPETITORS ARE ASKED TO ENTER INTO THE SPIRIT IN WHICH THESE

CLASSES WERE INTENDED.

ring 7 will have its own member’s points system in order to keep entry fees lower.

There will be trophies for first place.

RoR RIDING CLUB CHALLENGE ROSETTES

Eligibility: For horses with an RoR number only—Registration is FREE and can be

completed at www.ror.org.uk - registration number is required with entry. Please

remember that unraced and foreign raced horses are eligible to receive an RoR number.

A RoR RC Challenge Rosette will be awarded to the horse and rider (member or non-

member of the club) combination scoring the most points on the day—points are awarded

for class placing and participation.

A RoR trophy will be awarded at the end of 2017 to the Antrobus Riding Club member with

an ex racehorse (RoR Registered) accruing the most points at Antrobus Riding Club Shows/

Events in 2017.

Rules:

1. To be eligible your horse must have an RoR number. His number must be placed on

your entry form.

2. Each class entered will earn 1 (one) point.

3. Placings in classes earn points as follows: 1st = 7 points, scaling down to 7th = 1 point.

4. The winner of RoR RCC Challenge Rosette will be the horse and rider accruing the

most points on show day; we will endeavour to announce the results on the day,

however is this is not possible, results will be announced via the club web site and

facebook page and the rosette posted to the winner.

5. Points will only be awarded if you are RoR registered on the day of the show, we are

sorry but points cannot be awarded retrospectively.

6. In the event of all eligible competitors being unplaced in a class, points will be

awarded as follows

Show Jumping: least faults in the quickest time will gain 7 points, other points

being awarded in a similar fashion.

Dressage: the highest % will be given 7 points, other points being awarded

in a similar fashion. Collective marks will be used if required to

arrange placings.

Arena Eventing: 7 points will be awarded to the least faults with a time closest to

the optimum time. Other points being awarded in a similar

fashion.

Showing: all unplaced competitors will be awarded 1 point for participation.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

It is compulsory to wear a riding hat to PAS015 standard at all times when

mounted

No jewellery to be worn in any ridden classes, including facial studs

Long hair must be worn tied back or in a hairnet in all classes, there are no

exceptions

Jackets are compulsory for all jumping classes

Body protectors are compulsory for all cross-country events

No galloping or cantering anywhere on the show ground except in the

designated warming up areas or in the rings

Stallions must be pre-declared and are allowed on the show ground only at

the discretion of the committee. They must be shown bitted and by adults

only

Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times.

1

The judge’s decision is final. Arguing with the judge or verbal or physical abuse to anyone on the

show ground (committee, stewards or other competitors) will invite elimination and/or

expulsion from the Club.

2

Hats: It is compulsory to wear a riding hat and chin straps to at least the specification detailed

when mounted on the show ground, or if a junior showing in hand. Hats should conform to

PAS015 standards. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN VOID INSURANCE IN CASE OF

ACCIDENT. Suitable attire is to be worn in all rings.

3 Stallions must be pre-declared & shown bitted by ADULTS only, there will be no exception to

this rule.

4

First class in each ring will not start before the shown time. Classes after the break will not start

before 1.00pm. Should there be insufficient entries, classes may be amalgamated, altered or

cancelled at the discretion of the Committee. It is the competitor’s responsibility to enter the

ring when asked. Failure to do so may lead to elimination from the class unless the Ring

Steward has been informed of the circumstances. It is then up to the judge’s discretion as to

whether the competitor may compete. Competitors should note that classes may overlap.

5

Riders must not gallop or canter anywhere on the show ground except in the warming up area

or in the rings. Offenders will be asked to leave the show ground without the refund of any

entry money.

6 The Committee and organisers do not hold themselves responsible for any accident, loss or

damage to competitors, spectators, animals, vehicles or property for any reason whatsoever.

7

The Committee reserves the right to measure the height of any animal that is suspected of

being the incorrect height for the class in which it is to be entered. In the event of such action

being taken and the animal being found to be of incorrect height, the Committee will have the

authority to disqualify the said animal from the class in question until a height certificate to the

contrary has been produced.

8

Any objection to be put into writing and handed in to the Show Secretary not more than one

hour after the class has ended and must be accompanied by £20 (refunded if the objection is

upheld).

9

No whips or spurs allowed in Handy Pony Ring. No spurs in Equitation Ring. No spurs in Working

Pony classes. The excessive use of whips and/or spurs is forbidden. Whips must not exceed

30" (75cm). Spurs must be blunt, turned downwards and not inwards.

GENERAL RULES

IT IS A CONDITION OF ENTRY THAT THE RULES ARE ACCEPTED AND UNDERSTOOD

GENERAL RULES CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE …...

10 Riders/horses age as at the 1st January 2017 in the current year. Members cannot

change sections during the season, i.e. Lead Rein competitors remain in Lead Rein classes for

the entire season, and on the lead rein around the show ground.

11 Entry fees will only be refunded in exceptional circumstances

12 Any Horse/Pony competing in riding events must be four years old or over on the 1.1.17 and

must be in sound condition.

13 Dogs must be kept on a lead at ALL times.

14 Litter MUST be placed in the bins provided or taken home and no mucking out is permitted

anywhere on the show ground or car parks. Hay nets tied outside horse boxes/wagons are not

permitted on any surfaced car parks.

15 The Committee has the right to refuse admission to the show ground any horse or person for

any reason

16 The Committee has the right to alter, amend or add to these rules as they feel necessary.

17 All members and competitors at any British Riding clubs event must adhere to the strict

guidelines on conduct and discipline.

GENERAL RULES (Continued)

IT IS A CONDITION OF ENTRY THAT THE RULES ARE ACCEPTED AND UNDERSTOOD

POINTS

Shows and Dressage (Separate points for Winter And Summer)

Points will be awarded at all shows and dressage competitions and will be

accumulated for each combination of horse and rider on the following basis:

1st place 7 points 2nd place 6 points

3rd place 5 points 4th point 4 points

5th place 3 points 6th place 2 point

Plus 1 point, which will be awarded for competing in the class

Members tying for a place will each be awarded the appropriate number of

points.

Members must compete in the same class, at a minimum of four shows to

qualify for the points to be awarded in that class.

The combination of horse/pony and rider/handler must stay the same for all

classes for points to be awarded.

Points will only be applied from the date the competitor becomes a member.

Points cannot be back dated.

Trophies will only be awarded to the first four competitors in each class in

they have competed in the minimum number of shows. These will be

presented at the end-of-year Presentation Evening.

Overall junior and senior points winners will receive a trophy.

Members who participate, but are not placed in a class, will receive 1 point.

MEMBERSHIP FEES

Subscription rates including postage

Individual £26.00

Family of 2* £45.00

Add £15 per additional family member

Junior membership applies to individuals aged 17 or under at 1st January 2017

Senior membership applies to individuals aged 18 or over at 1st January 2017

*Family membership may be used for 2 or more members with the same postal address. Additional

family members at £15 per member (to cover insurance).

As part of your subscription, you will automatically become a member of the British

Riding Club. This entitles you to discounts, newsletters and BRC clinics and

competitions. It also provides members with free third party insurance at all BRC

events.

ENTRY FEES

Open Shows

Members Pre-entry * £ 5.00

On The Day £ 8.00

Non Members Pre-entry * £ 7.00

On The Day £10.00

* Please send entries to the Treasurer only. Telephone/email entries will not be accepted.

Entries must be postmarked no later than the Tuesday prior to the show. Non members

may join on the day of the show. Competitors can now also use HORSE MONKEY to pre-

enter and to pay membership fees.

THERE WILL BE A CHARGE OF £3 PER COMPETITOR PER SHOW TOWARDS

FIRST AID

Dressage Summer Winter

Members £ 9.00 £ 9.00

Non Members £11.00 £11.00

2017 HANDBOOK & SCHEDULEantrobusridingclub.weebly.com/uploads/7/2/5/0/7250585/... · 2019. 10....

Documents

Transcript of 2017 HANDBOOK & SCHEDULEantrobusridingclub.weebly.com/uploads/7/2/5/0/7250585/... · 2019. 10....