We are very much looking forward to seeing everyone on Saturday.
DRESSAGE TIMES HAVE BEEN PUBLISHED YOUR JUMPING TIME IS 30 MINUTES AFTER YOUR DRESSAGE TIME.
Please make sure you are ready for your time. Also, make sure you have:
* Cushioned whip
* Showjacket
* No Jewellery
* Numbers Collected from secretaries.
Higher Farm Mini ODE
Lowest Score and Closest to the optimum time wins!
Consists of a course of 14 Fences.
4 penalties for each pole down, 4 penalties for 1st refusal, 8 for 2nd refusal, E for 3rd at same fence or crossing of tracks.
Straight in to simulated Working Hunter type fences
20 penalties for first refusal, 40 for 2nd, E after 3rd refusal at the same fence. 5 5 penalties for any obstacle knocked down.
3 accumulative refusals on course = Elimination
Fall or horse or rider = Elimination
All other rules as per BE Eventing rules and below*.
Dressage phase
● In lead rein sections the rider must be led with the leader at the shoulder of the pony
● Tests may be called in all classes, but "instructing" will be penalised by 2 marks in
Classes 2 to 5.
Jumping Phase -
● In lead rein sections the rider must be led with the leader at the shoulder of the pony. The leader must go over the jump at the same time as the pony, not in front.
● Riders in assisted sections of the competition may be verbally assisted by ONE person only.
● Riders in unassisted sections in Classes 3 - 5 who receive outside assistance will be penalised by 10 penalties on each occasion.
● Fall of horse or rider, three refusals at the same fence or four refusals around the course will result in elimination. Any rider eliminated from one phase of the competition may continue to compete in the next phase, provided the first aider is satisfied the rider remains uninjured.
Prizes in kind – Rosettes to 6th/ Sash and Prize for 1st place!
There will be catering onsite, provided by Higher Farm Café.
*RULES & CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
1. The judge’s decision is final.
2. The Organisers reserve the right to refuse an entry, restrict entries and make alterations to entries if they deem necessary.
3. Arena Eventing will run under BE Rules.
4. Any person falling must see the medic before leaving the venue or re mounting.
6. Competition clothing should be worn at all times when mounted. Either XC attire or Show Jacket for jumping phase.
7. Age of Competitor: Must be over 6 years of age on the date of competition.
8. Refunds, less £1.50 admin fee, will be given if withdrawn before the closing date. NO REFUNDS AFTER CLOSE OF ENTRIES, for any reason.
9. Face jewellery other than a stud is not permitted, studs are worn at the riders risk and are not recommended.
10. DOGS MUST BE KEPT ON A LEAD AT ALL TIMES. Please clean up after your dog. NO dogs allowed in the arena.
11. In the event of cancellation due to circumstances beyond our control £7.50 per competitor will be withheld to cover costs.
12. Please clear all droppings and hay or mess made by your horse, No mucking out of lorries/ trailers.
13. Please Park sensible on the hard standing and not on the grass.
14. All horses must be vaccinated We work on an annual basis. There must be 6 clear days between any vaccination injection given and the date of the event. There will be spot passport checks on entry.
15. Health & Safety – The organisers have taken reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of everyone present. For these measures to be effective everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring and must obey the instructions of the organisers, officials and stewards.
16. DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY - Legal liability; Save for death or personal injury caused by negligence of the organisers or anyone for whom they are, in law, responsible neither the organisers, or Higher Farm Equine, employee or representative of these bodies accepts any liability for any accident, loss, damage, injury or illness to horses, owners, riders, spectators, land, cars, their contents and accessories or any other person or property.