Werribee Pony Club Inc.

ARN A0004343S

 
Annual Horse Trials

(Held Over Two Days)

 

 

Saturday, 27th September and Sunday, 28th September, 2008

at the National Equestrian Centre, Werribee Park

 

K Road, Werribee

(Melways Ref. - Map 201, D3)

 

Pony Club Grades 1 to 5

 

Competition to be run under current PCAV rules

(See below for further conditions of entry)

 

Entry Fee - $80 each for all sections

(Including the WPNEC facility fee of $11 per day per horse)

 

Facility Fee

The facility fee is a charge levied by the National Equestrian Centre for use of their facilities including wash bays, 

day yards and free powered and un-powered camping sites.

This fee is currently $11 per day per rider and as the event is a 2 Day Event due to the number of riders,

$22 has been added to the Entry Fee for each rider.

The National Equestrian Centre request that the Werribee Pony Club collect this fee on their behalf.

 

Closing Date for Entries – Sunday, 31st August, 2008

Unless already filled

Sections will be limited.

Entries will be taken on a first in, first served basis

 

Entries will only be taken via our web site www.werribeeponyclub.com

Confirmation by email will be forwarded to successful applicants

within 7days of entry receipt.

Cheque together with confirmation notice

must be received within 14 working days of confirmation  to secure a place.

Unconfirmed places after this date will be offered to

applicants on the waiting list.

  

Grade 1 & 2 Show jumping to be held Saturday Evening

 

Full canteen services available on both days

(till late Saturday night)

 

Free camping facilities and Day yards available at the

National Equestrian Centre – first in basis for

Powered and un-powered sites

 

Stables Available -   Bookings essential and fees apply

Contact National Equestrian Centre, Werribee

www.wpnec.com.au

 

On-site caravans available from May Tow

 Contact Peter or Shalene May Phone: 9742 4576

 

 Or Bay City Caravans Phone: 5250 2595

 

See our web site for further information -  www.werribeeponyclub.com 

 

Competitor Information

                                                                                                        Max. Height

                                         Dressage Test                                            Fences

                            Grade 1       HT Test 2          (PCAV Dressage Tests, July 2006)       1.05 metres

                            Grade 2       HT Test 2          (PCAV Dressage Tests, July 2006)         .90 metres

                            Grade 3       Test B                (PCAV Dressage Tests, July 2006)         .75 metres

                            Grade 4       Test B                (PCAV Dressage Tests, July 2006)         .60 metres

                            Grade 5       Test B                (PCAV Dressage Tests, July 2006)         .45 metres

                               

All Show jumping will be held in the Indoor Arena of the National Equestrian Centre.

 

                Prizes

                                Best overall in each section will be presented with a trophy

                                Sashes will be awarded from 1st to 6th place in each section.

                                “Best Dressage” sash will be awarded from 1st to 3rd for each section.

To be eligible to receive a Dressage sash, riders must compete in all 3 phases of the event.

Grade 1 and 2 riders overall winners in each section will receive a rug,

and Grade 3, 4 and 5 riders overall winners will receive a saddle blanket 

 

Conditions of Entry

1.         Rules Governing Event

(a)   This event will be run under PCAV (Pony Club Association Inc.) rules - all competitors must be conversant with these rules and entering this competition constitutes acknowledgement that PCAV rules apply and acceptance of these rules.

(b)   The Werribee Pony Club Inc. reserve the right to cancel a section, divide a section, to alter advertised times or to refuse any entry with or without stating any reason.

(c)   Competitors must be ready to commence each stage of the event at least 15 minutes prior to scheduled time and may be required to ride earlier than scheduled due to scratchings.

(d)   Queries and Protests will be conducted in accordance with the PCAV Handbook of By-laws.

2.         Present to Office

        PCAV membership cards must be presented to the office when collecting Werribee Pony Club Inc. Back Numbers. Membership Cards must prove eligibility and grading in accordance with the PCAV handbook.

3.         Gear

(a)   Approved safety helmets must be worn at all times whilst mounted.

(b)   Medical Arm Bands are required to be worn by all competitors in every phase of the event. Werribee Pony Club Inc. Back Numbers must be worn in the Cross Country phase. Due to the amount of entrants, we recommend back numbers for all phases.

(c)   Other rules as per PCAV Gear rules.

4.         Gear Check

(a)   Each club must supply at least one competent and responsible Gear Check Steward to be included in a roster to gear check their own club riders.

(b)   All gear checks will be conducted according to the roster at the official gear check location.

(c)   Competitors must ensure that they have had their gear checked and have the official gear check sticker clearly displayed before competing in any phase of the event. Stickers will be available upon collection of your back numbers.

5.         Werribee Park Rules

(a)   All persons entering the National Equestrian Centre must to obey ALL instructions including Verbal & Written (Notices, Signs etc.) made by persons authorized by The Werribee Pony Club Inc Committee or the Staff of the National Equestrian Centre.

(b)   Bareback riding is prohibited.

(c)   Riding of rugged and/or unbridled horses is prohibited.

(d)   Horses are not permitted within/upon the quadrangle (between the barn and Indoor 1).

(e)   Horses are not permitted near pedestrian door ways.

(f)   Bicycles are not permitted in the Indoor Arenas or near doors designated as public entrances or exits.

(g)   Motor Cyclist riders must wear approved safety helmets and hold the appropriate licence.

(h)   Speed limits must be adhered to at all times.

(i)   Power leads must not cross roads or tracks.

(j)   Construction of portable/tape yards is prohibited.

(k)   Alcohol must not be consumed in the Indoor Arenas, unless purchased from the licensed bar located in Indoor Arena No 1.

(l) Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre Committee of Management consider it a privilege that you are allowed to bring your dog to this venue. We insist you keep your dog under effective control at all times.

6.         Entries & Riding Times

(a)   Approximate times (subject to scratchings) for each phase of the event will be available from the Monday the 15th September 2008 from our web site at www.werribeeponyclub.com or by telephone from Wednesday the 17th September 2008 on (03) 9741 6074 (after hours only).

(b)   We regret that due to the large number of competitors, we can only accept one entry per rider in Grades 3, 4 and 5. If places exist, second mounts may be accepted only in Grades 1 & 2 for riders wishing to qualify mounts for State Level competitions. Where two horses are entered we will at our discretion, take the highest graded horse as the preferred entry. If two of the same grade are entered, the first horse on entry will become the preferred mount.

(c)   Scratchings will only be accepted by completing the Scratchings form (available on our Website) and emailing to wpc.secretary@werribeeponyclub.com or by post to PO Box 185, Werribee 3030. A $15 administration fee applies. There will be no phone scratching’s taken.

(d)  In the event of the Horse Trials being cancelled due to circumstances that may be beyond the control of the Werribee Pony Club or the Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre, a fee may apply to cover costs.

7.         Disclaimer

(a)   Neither the Werribee Pony Club Inc., the National Equestrian Centre nor the PCAV, accepts any responsibility whatsoever for any accident, damage, injury or illness to horses, riders, ground spectators or any other person or property.

8.         Cross Country Course

(a)   The Cross Country Course is only to be ridden by the rider during competition times. There is to be no “schooling” horses during the event over the Course.

(b)   Once a rider has been eliminated at an obstacle, the horse and rider MUST retire from the course and walk home.

9.         Media and Digital Publication Consent

(a)  PCAV members and families that are involved with the 2008 Horse Trials may be photographed by official photographers. There are also times when local press are invited to cover particular events. Digital images are also used in newsletters, flyers, websites and other promotional activities for the Werribee Pony Club and the PCAV.

10. Bio Security forms

(a) Bio Security forms need to be completed with your confirmation entry form. Once your entry has been accepted, and payment is to be made, the form needs to be completed and returned with your payment, and confirmation entry form letter.

 

 

 

Entry Details

·         Entry Fee is $80 for each entrant and MUST accompany the CONFIRMATION entry form.

Cheques should be made payable to the Werribee Pony Club Inc.

 

·         Please note - NO refunds after closing date unless a medical certificate is provided.

 

·         Please note - Any Cancellations or scratchings will be subject to a $15 administration fee.

 

·         Closing date for entries – Sunday 31st August, 2008 unless already filled.

 

                Address entries to:

                Event Secretary.

                Werribee Pony Club Inc.

P.O. Box 185

                 Werribee   3030

 

                Enquiries:

Wayne Cuthbert – DC     (03) 9741 6074       (after hours only please)

Email : wpc.dc@werribeeponyclub.com

Paul Waldron – President (03) 9741 7715      (after hours only please)

Email: wpc.president@werribeeponyclub.com

Aimee Cuthbert – Secretary 0403 376 870     (after hours only please)

Email : wpc.secretary@werribeeponyclub.com

 

 

 

 

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