Midarc Midland Association of Riding Clubs

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The 2015 Sunshine TourThe 2015 Sunshine Tour

• The Sunshine Tour will consist of The Sunshine Tour will consist of ClassesClasses

for Showjumping, Dressage, In Hand for Showjumping, Dressage, In Hand and Ridden Showing, Working Hunterand Ridden Showing, Working Hunter

• All Clubs and Shows may schedule in All Clubs and Shows may schedule in up to two show dates between 1up to two show dates between 1stst April 2015 and 9April 2015 and 9thth August 2015 August 2015

The 2015 Sunshine Tour

Whats in it for the RidersWhats in it for the Riders Capped Maximum entry fees of £8Capped Maximum entry fees of £8 Regular league tables for their classesRegular league tables for their classes League tables will also show placings in that class which may help League tables will also show placings in that class which may help

when selling a pony or horse on. So, if they have a Ridden Cob and when selling a pony or horse on. So, if they have a Ridden Cob and put it up for sale, the potential buyer can see its record on the put it up for sale, the potential buyer can see its record on the Sunshine Tour, showing how many 1Sunshine Tour, showing how many 1stst, 2nds, 3, 2nds, 3rdrd etc it has won in that etc it has won in that class. We think, a useful selling aid.class. We think, a useful selling aid.

The top 20 in each class Qualifies for the elite classes held during a The top 20 in each class Qualifies for the elite classes held during a prestigious final at the end of the summerprestigious final at the end of the summer

Normal Midarc qualifiers will also run, so everyone can still qualify, Normal Midarc qualifiers will also run, so everyone can still qualify, but most importantly, only the top 20 compete in the elite classesbut most importantly, only the top 20 compete in the elite classes

Top prizes for the elite clases, trophies to the winner and rosettes to Top prizes for the elite clases, trophies to the winner and rosettes to 66thth place for each league. Rug, Trophy, Sashes and rosettes at the elite place for each league. Rug, Trophy, Sashes and rosettes at the elite finalsfinals


What are the costs to the RiderWhat are the costs to the Rider They can register on line free of charge until 28They can register on line free of charge until 28thth February 2015 February 2015 From 1From 1stst March 2015, there will be an affiliation (membership) fee of March 2015, there will be an affiliation (membership) fee of

£10 for Rider and Horse combination, subsequent registrations will be £10 for Rider and Horse combination, subsequent registrations will be £5£5

Apart from entry fees to local shows and to the finals there are no Apart from entry fees to local shows and to the finals there are no other costsother costs


Whats does the club or show have to Whats does the club or show have to do?do?

From your normal show dates, select 1 or 2 dates you would like to From your normal show dates, select 1 or 2 dates you would like to have considered for a Sunshine Tour Showhave considered for a Sunshine Tour Show

Complete the registration forms as per normalComplete the registration forms as per normal Select which classes you wish to run as Sunshine Tour Classes – you Select which classes you wish to run as Sunshine Tour Classes – you

can have non sunshine classes in your schedule for the same daycan have non sunshine classes in your schedule for the same day At the end of the show and within 72 hours, complete the on-line At the end of the show and within 72 hours, complete the on-line

results forms, this will enable us to keep the league tables up to dateresults forms, this will enable us to keep the league tables up to date Then look forward to your invite to come and have lunch with us at the Then look forward to your invite to come and have lunch with us at the

finalsfinals


What are the benefits for the shows?What are the benefits for the shows? Registration is free – so no chargeRegistration is free – so no charge Riders will be seeking out qualifying shows so that they can earn points Riders will be seeking out qualifying shows so that they can earn points

towards their league placings, therefore the possibility is that your numbers towards their league placings, therefore the possibility is that your numbers at the shows may increase. at the shows may increase.

You will get increased coverage and exposure through our promotions You will get increased coverage and exposure through our promotions network and media coveragenetwork and media coverage

There will be a restriction on the number of shows hosting the sunshine There will be a restriction on the number of shows hosting the sunshine tour, it will be first come first served, but hosting a sunshine tour qualifier tour, it will be first come first served, but hosting a sunshine tour qualifier will give your show a certain amount of increased kudos in the equestrian will give your show a certain amount of increased kudos in the equestrian worldworld

Shows will be able to take registrations on the day. Shows will be able to take registrations on the day. Shows will be allowed to retain 50% of the registration fee as a commission, Shows will be allowed to retain 50% of the registration fee as a commission,

so that’s £5 per registration in to the clubs coffersso that’s £5 per registration in to the clubs coffers


The small print for shows!!!!The small print for shows!!!! Entry fees must be capped at £8 per entryEntry fees must be capped at £8 per entry A 50p levy per entry will be made to assist in the provision of prizes, rugs, A 50p levy per entry will be made to assist in the provision of prizes, rugs,

trophies at the Sunshine Tour Finalstrophies at the Sunshine Tour Finals The average entry fee throughout the Midarc clubs as at July 2014 is £6.25The average entry fee throughout the Midarc clubs as at July 2014 is £6.25

We recommend that you add an extra 50p to your entry fee up to a We recommend that you add an extra 50p to your entry fee up to a maximum of £8 – this will cover your levy feemaximum of £8 – this will cover your levy fee

We will invoice you for a levy of 50p per rider when your results are inWe will invoice you for a levy of 50p per rider when your results are in


Showjumping classes you can Showjumping classes you can holdhold

All classes are for Horses or Ponies – Prizes should be awarded separatelyAll classes are for Horses or Ponies – Prizes should be awarded separately 60cms60cms 70cms70cms 80cms80cms 90cms90cms 1m1m

If running joint classes then all doubles must be built on 2 strides If running joint classes then all doubles must be built on 2 strides Courses should always be built to heightCourses should always be built to height


Dressage ClassesDressage Classes BD Intro A or BBD Intro A or B Prelim 4 or 12Prelim 4 or 12 Nov 24 or Nov 28Nov 24 or Nov 28


Ridden Showing ClassesRidden Showing Classes Best Turnout – LR, Junior, SeniorBest Turnout – LR, Junior, Senior Best Rider – LR, Junior, Senior, Veteran (over 40)Best Rider – LR, Junior, Senior, Veteran (over 40) Best LR Pony, Riding Pony, Riding HorseBest LR Pony, Riding Pony, Riding Horse Ridden Hunter, Ridden Cob, Ex RacehorseRidden Hunter, Ridden Cob, Ex Racehorse Ridden Coloured, Ridden Spotted, Ridden VeteranRidden Coloured, Ridden Spotted, Ridden Veteran Ridden Sports, Ridden M&M Large & Small, Foreign BreedsRidden Sports, Ridden M&M Large & Small, Foreign Breeds Tiny Tots, First Ridden, Ridden Mare or Gelding, Intro to ShowingTiny Tots, First Ridden, Ridden Mare or Gelding, Intro to Showing

All Classes may be mixed to suit your scheduleAll Classes may be mixed to suit your scheduleeg; M&M Large and Small togethereg; M&M Large and Small togetherHorses and Ponies – Full Rules will be sent to all clubs and will beHorses and Ponies – Full Rules will be sent to all clubs and will beavailable on our web site – www.midarc.co.ukavailable on our web site – www.midarc.co.uk


In Hand Showing ClassesIn Hand Showing Classes M&M Small & Large Breeds, Foreign Breeds, Shetlands, MiniaturesM&M Small & Large Breeds, Foreign Breeds, Shetlands, Miniatures Stallions & Colts, Driving Type, Cob Type, Hunter Type, SportsStallions & Colts, Driving Type, Cob Type, Hunter Type, Sports Any other Breeds (Youngstock and Mature), VeteransAny other Breeds (Youngstock and Mature), Veterans Welsh, Coloured, Spotted, Young and Senior HandlerWelsh, Coloured, Spotted, Young and Senior Handler

All Classes may be mixed to suit your scheduleAll Classes may be mixed to suit your schedule

eg; M&M Large and Small togethereg; M&M Large and Small together

Horses and Ponies – Full Rules will be sent to all clubs and will beHorses and Ponies – Full Rules will be sent to all clubs and will be

available on our web site – www.midarc.co.ukavailable on our web site – www.midarc.co.uk


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