Visiting Easter States Judge

Wendy Hunt

Fantastic Prizes including :-

High score Competitor Trophy

High score Participant Trophy

High score PDC Member Perpetual Trophy 

Date: Sunday 13th November 2016

Where: State Equestrian Centre, Cathedral Ave, Brigadoon

Entries Close midnight Sunday 6^th November 2016

NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED

Enquiries: melainey.leenewland@gmail.com (0407 966 914)

Draw: Thursday  6th November 2016 at www.perthdressageclub.com  www.dressagewa.org  

Scratchings: 0407 966 914

Classes:

Cost:

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

* Participant Classes - To be eligible to enter an 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 REFUNDABLE $20 helper bond. Bond can be collected upon completion of helper duty from the PDC organisers based upstairs of the SEC. If you unable to complete your helper duty, bond will be forfeited. Bonds MUST be collected on the day, and if not collected bond will not be refunded. 

****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 Global 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 and FEI Dressage rules where the former do not apply.

c) Official Classes - to be eligible to enter an official competition the rider must be a financial 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.

A maximum of 3 tests at 2 consecutive levels may be ridden per horse/pony per day.

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 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.

ALL riders MUST have signed a disclaimer form prior to participation (EWA). This is a condition of insurance.