PERTH DRESSAGE CLUB PRESENTS

Visiting Eastern States Judge

Liz Coe  (Qld)

A Level Judge

EA YH Judge

Judge Educator

Judge Mentor

Date: Sunday 12th November 2017

Where: State Equestrian Centre, Cathedral Ave, Brigadoon

Entries Close midnight Sunday 5^th November 2017

NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED

Enquiries: pdc.amber@gmail.com                                  .

Draw: Thursday  9th November 2017 at www.perthdressageclub.com  www.dressagewa.org  

Scratchings: beverley_leonard@hotmail.com  

On the day 0409 881 272                                     .

Classes:

Cost:

$5 Ground Fee per horse applies

$8 EA Levy per class $14 for two or more classes

A maximum of 3 tests can be ridden over all, per horse and only at 2 levels

* Participant Classes - To be eligible to enter a participant competition the rider must be a financial member of the EWA. No age restrictions apply.

Horses & Ponies: Horses and Ponies do not need to be EWA registered to be eligible to compete in participant competitions. Participant classes are only open to horses without a current official grading card.

** Helper duties PDC members will not be charged a helper bond, but will be allocated a compulsory duty.

*** Helper duties Non PDC Members will be charged a $10 helper fee.  Any rider who wishes to offer their time as a helper and is given a duty will be paid.

****All competitive horses as per the EA dressage rules must have their bridle numbers displayed at all times outside of a stable (inhand & ridden)

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

a) A completed entry on Nominate entries online acknowledges understanding and acceptance of all Conditions of Entry to this event.

b) This event will be conducted in accordance with the current EA Dressage Rules

c) Official Classes - to be eligible to enter an official competition the rider must be a financial Competitor member of the EWA. A rider may ride a pony in official competition from start of the year they turn 10 years of age. A rider may ride a horse in official competition from the start of the year they turn 12 years of age. There is no maximum age for riding horses or ponies in official competition.

Horses & Ponies: Horses and Ponies must be EWA registered and have a Dressage Performance Card or Pony Dressage Performance Card. Ponies must hold a current, valid EWA height certificate showing they do not exceed 149cm with shoes or 148cm without shoes.

A bridle number must be displayed on both sides of the horse/pony at all times whilst being ridden or lunged.

All Membership & registration documents must be available on request.

d) Participant - To be eligible to enter a Participant competition the rider must be either a financial Competitor or Participant member of the EWA. No age restrictions apply.

Horses & Ponies: Horses and Ponies do not need to be EWA registered to be eligible to compete in participant competitions. A maximum of 3 tests at 2 consecutive levels may be ridden per horse/pony per day. Participant classes are only open to horses without a current official grading card.

e) Amendments to the draw may be made no later than 48 hours before the start of the event.

PDC will attempt to contact competitors if a change affects them but final responsibility is on the competitor to check the draw on the day of competition. Whilst every attempt will be made to adhere to the start times in the draw, it is the rider’s responsibility to be aware via the Marshall/ Gear Checker if an arena is running ahead of schedule. If this does occur you may be asked to ride earlier than the draw time.

f) It is recommended that competitors report to the Marshall/Gear Checker for inspection 20 minutes prior to competing. Riders who do not complete a gear check will incur elimination.

g) Refunds and Scratchings - Entry fees will not be refunded after the closing date of entries unless a medical or veterinary certificate is produced within 5 days of the completion of the event. In such cases 50% of the entry fees will be retained by the PDC Committee. Entry fees will be refunded in full for withdrawals before the closing date, and, for riders on the reserve list who are not offered a start in the competition.

h) Warm up etiquette - Riding rules for warm up areas as documented in the EWA Handbook.

Correct protocol in the warm up arena is expected. There is no lunging in the warm up areas.

Round yards are provided for lunging by the SEC at the back of the polo field. Helmets must be worn when lunging.

i) Officials, Ground Staff and Volunteers: These people are essential in the running of our competitions and events. Please treat them with respect. Poor sportsmanship will not be tolerated. Verbal or physical bullying behavior will be reported to the CEO of EWA and disciplinary action will be taken where appropriate.

j) Duty of care: It is your responsibility to promptly report unsafe and or hazardous situations to the Event Organiser.

k) Stallion Code of Conduct: If this Code is adhered to, the likelihood of an accident involving a loose stallion will be minimized. It is understood that "accidents" can happen but taking all possible precautions and making all riders aware of the presence of a stallion minimizes the possibility of accidents.

1.      Stallions must wear official green ‘discs’ at all times whilst at the venue. These discs are to be worn on both sides of head collars and bridles or on some part of the horse on both sides to identify to others that the horse is a stallion.

2.      No stallion is to be moved around a venue without displaying the stallion discs and a suitable restraint. The restraint can be a bridle, a rearing bit or a chain lead rein over the nose or under the jaw.

3.     Where possible all stallions are to be stabled. If suitable stabling is not available stallions need to wear a collar, which is securely tied to the outside of a truck or trailer. Stallions tied to the outside of a truck or trailer MUST be supervised at all times.

4.      Stallions may be substituted in prize-giving ceremonies with another horse should the rider deem it to be safer.

5.      It is recommended that riders and handlers of stallions at shows be over the age of 17 years; however, it is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to understand the full code of conduct for stallions at events. With the exception of rule 1.1.8 in the Show Horse Rules and Guidelines, stallions are not permitted in Show Horse classes at EA State or Championship events. All riders/handlers under the age of 17 years must be supervised by an adult/parent/guardian whilst at the event.

6.     It is the stallion owner’s/rider’s responsibility to ensure that all possible safety precautions are taken.

7.      Floats/Trucks that transport stallions should display the official magnet giving notice that there is a stallion on board.

These guidelines are consistent with Equestrian Australia's focus on improving safety by identifying risks and putting in place measures to mitigate those risks.

l) Disclaimer of Liability: Neither the Organising Committee, nor Perth Dressage Club Inc, accepts any liability for any accident, loss, damage, injury or illness to horses, owners, grooms, spectators or any other person or property whatsoever.

Perth Dressage Club Inc

INTERCLUB CHALLENGE

A Club team comprises of 4 riders with the highest 3 scores will be counted to work out the team average.

A Club may enter as many teams as they like. 

Teams may consist of a combination of Competitor and Participant tests entered at any level.

Each team member must nominate 1 specific test to be taken into account for the team score. Only the score of the nominated test will be used to calculate the result.

To nominate a Club team this form must be completed and submitted by the Team Captain or Club representative by Sunday 5^th November, 2017.

All team members must fill in the usual competition entry through nominate.com.au

Entry for this challenge is free. 

NOMINATION

CLUB TEAM NAME______________________________________________________________

Team Captain & Contact No  ____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

Please email this form to Beverley Leonard beverley_leonard@hotmail.com

                                                by Sunday 5^th November, 2017.