Top Spec Show Jumping inc. PC Qualifiers

Indoor SJ inc. Pony Club Spring Qualifiers

15th December 2024

40cm –    Restricted to those not to have won more than 3 times at this height or above

50cm –    Restricted to those not to have won more than 3 times at this height or above

60cm –    Open

70cm – section a) Open

              Section b) Pony Club Qualifier

80cm – section a) Open

              Section b) Pony Club Qualifier

90cm – section a) Open

              Section b) Pony Club Qualifier          

1.00m – open

1.05m – open

1.10m – open

Entry Fee - £16 per class, all entries must be made on Horse Monkey by 12 NOON WEDNESDAY 11th December 2024. 

NO entries will be accepted on the day.

Times will be available on Horse Monkey by 9pm on Friday. 

Any Horse/Pony may only do a maximum of 3 classes.

Whip use:  excessive use of the whip, including repeated slapping down the shoulder, is prohibited. The whip may be used a maximum of three times during any round. Use of the whip will be monitored and excessive use may result in elimination at the discretion of the judges. NO SCHOOLING/DRESSAGE WHIPS PERMITTED AT ANY TIME.

Hair/Piercings:  Hair must be above the collar with long hair secured in a hair net.  All piercings must be removed.  

·         Riders will jump a course of approx. 10-12 SJ fences

·         It will be run as Single Phase - First phase: 5 to 6 obstacles not against the clock with a time allowed. Unless eliminated, continue straight on to the second phase without a bell being rung. Second phase: 5 to 6 obstacles which may be higher than the first phase, (maximum 12 obstacles in all). Competitors placed on total faults from both phases and time in second phase.

·         The competitor with the fewest penalties and fastest time in the second phase wins.

Penalties are awarded as follows

Knockdown
4 penalties
1st Refusal
4 penalties
2nd Refusal
4 penalties
3rd Refusal
Elimination
Rider Fall or Horse Fall
Elimination
Starting before the bell, error of course or outside assistance
Elimination
 

RULES FOR PONY CLUB QUALIFIERS

6.1 SADDLERY AND DRESS

As per the current Pony Club Show Jumping Rule Book.

Whips must be “padded” and comply with the current British Showjumping rule (see the PC

Show Jumping Rulebook for key points). In all Pony Club Show Jumping, excessive use of the

whip, including repeated slapping down the shoulder, is prohibited. The rules state that the whip

may be used a maximum of three times after entering the arena. Use of the whip will be

monitored, especially at the Championships, and excessive use may result in elimination at the

discretion of the judges.

6.2 ELIGIBILITY

PC70 – Riders must be aged 13 and under on 1st January 2024. A combination of horse/pony and

rider are NOT eligible if they have:

• Completed at PC90 or above at any Spring Festival Championship for Show Jumping or

Arena Eventing.

• Previously completed a BS/SJI Competition with a starting height of 90cm or above.

• Previously ever finished 1st to 3rd as an individual in the PC70 Show Jumping or PC70

Arena Eventing Spring Festival Championships on two occasions.

PC80 – A combination of horse/pony and rider are NOT eligible if they have:

• Completed at PC100 level or above in any Spring Festival Show Jumping or Arena

Eventing Championship in 2023 or prior years.

• Previously ever finished 1st to 3rd as an individual in the PC80 Show Jumping or PC80

Arena Eventing Spring Festival Championships on two occasions.

• Previously completed a BS/SJI Competition with a starting height of 100cm or above.

PC90 – A combination of horse/pony and rider are NOT eligible if they have:

• Completed at PC110 level or above in any Spring Festival Show Jumping or Arena

Eventing Championship in 2023 or prior years.

Your Responsibility

All persons attending the event must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents and must obey instructions given by the Organiser or by officials and stewards 

Your safety is your own responsibility. Ian Stark Equestrian Centre DOES NOT accept responsibility for any accident, or damage to you, your horse, your vehicle or associates whatsoever and however caused. It is a condition of the centre that this is understood and by entering you are agreeing to these conditions.

The Café

Our Café will be open serving hot and cold food and refreshments.  Cash and card payments are accepted but there is a minimum £5 spend for card payments.

ISEC Rules and Regulations

Horses/Ponies must not be left unattended tied to the outside of trailers/lorries

NO HAYNETS TO BE TIED TO THE OUTSIDE OF LORRIES/TRAILERS

Please ensure that you do not muck out your horsebox onto the Car Park. 

Take all litter home with you.

Whip use:  excessive use of the whip, including repeated slapping down the shoulder, is prohibited. The whip may be used a maximum of three times during any round. Use of the whip will be monitored and excessive use may result in elimination at the discretion of the judges. NO SCHOOLING/DRESSAGE WHIPS PERMITTED AT ANY TIME.

Hair must be above the collar with long hair secured in a hair net.  

All piercings must be removed.

NO DOGS in centre buildings

All competitors, parents/guardians and helpers must ensure that they act courteously to stewards and officials at all times. Rudeness will not be tolerated.

Hats must be worn at all times when mounted and must comply to the current BETA Standards.