Unofficial Classes

All unofficial classes will be run under FEI Rules 10^th edition 1^st January 2009, in association with EA National Carriage Driving Committee March 2007 Amended rules effective September 2008.    

.

Shoeing :

It is a recommendation of the organising committee that all horses / ponies be shod as the course goes over some rough and rocky ground and lame horses will be eliminated as per the FEI rules.

 

General Information

 

Venue            Bingara Showground

 

Horse Inspection

All horses & ponies must be presented in a bridle fitted with a bit. Handlers and horse/ponies must be neatly attired. All inspections per FEI & EA Rules.

 

Stabling        Stables & Yards: $ 10.00 per night per horse

 

Camping       $30.00 per unit for weekend

 

Dogs              Dogs are to be on leads at all times and all dog waste collected by owner.

 

Catering        Bring your own.  Limited Canteen available  - tea, coffee,   sandwiches. 

Saturday night:  BBQ available, BYO everything.                         

Membership/Insurance

 

Drivers and Grooms are to be

• Senior/Associate member of the EA. Please supply a copy of your current EA membership card; OR
• A Member of EA affiliated club; OR

·        All non EA and Non EA Club competitors must complete a  Non-Member Release Waiver of Liability form and pay $25 non-member insurance with nomination.

 

Junior Drivers 14 years and under 18 years.  As per EA rules.

 

Swabbing                 The swabbing of any competition horse/s may take place on the grounds in a designated Veterinary area. Competitors are required to comply with FEI Veterinary Rules and Regulation in regards to swabbing.

 

Helmets                     Helmets are compulsory for Marathon Section E.

                                    Current safety standard AS NZS 3838 2003 applies.

 

Prizes                         Ribbons may be awarded in competitions A, B, C.

                                    Prizes and Ribbons may be awarded for overall competition.

Club Competition

To be made up of three combinations from the same club with one competitor in a different class to the other two. All three combinations must complete all phases of the competition to count towards overall score. Entries to be in writing to event secretary before the start of competition A.

 

Risk Warning and Disclaimer

 

·        Horse sports are a dangerous activity and can result in serous injury (including death) and loss.

·        All persons who ride, drive or tend a horse on the grounds do so entirely at their own risk.

·        Neither Horse Driving Trials Club NSW Inc nor Equestrian  Australia, the National Carriage Driving Committee or ENSW Carriage Driving Council, the Organising Committee or landholders or any other member there of, accepts any liability for any personal injury (including death) suffered by any person from, or relating to any incident involving a horse and handler or driver or rider.

 

Dressage Test         Unofficial Singles and Multiples

                                    EA Test 3 ( 2006 version) for all classes 

 

Marathon                  The course will be 3 sections, up to 18 kms

                                    with 6-8 obstacles.  Maybe water crossing/s.

 

Cones                        The course may contain a bridge and/or water.

 

Order of Competition

 

Saturday*                            

9.00am           First Horse Inspection

10.00am         Dressage

12.00pm         Cones

6.00 pm          Competitor’s Meeting  

 

Sunday*

9.00am   Marathon

12.00pm Official Presentation                    

*Times will depend on the number of entries and are a guide only.

 

UNOFFICIAL CLASSES

1     Horse Single                                

2     Pony Single                       

3     Horse Pair                                    

4      Pony Pair                            

5      Horse Tandem or Team               

6      Pony Team or Tandem            

The organising committee reserves the right to split/combine classes.

 

Judges and Officials

Event Director              Greg Johns

 

Technical Delegate      Brian Knee

 

 

Dressage Judges        Margaret O’Brien

                                      Helena South

                                      Stacey Miller (trainee judge)

                            

Cones Judge                Margaret O’Brien

 

Ground Jury                  Margaret O’Brien

                                      Helena South

                                      Anne Knee

                                     

TPR Steward               Helena South

 

Entry Fees    *  EA and EA Affiliated Club Members              $60.00

 

*  Non EA and non-affiliated Club members    $85.00

            (includes $60 entry and $25 non-member Insurance + non-member waiver.

 

*  Grooms  - Non EA and non-affiliated Club grooms must fill out non-member waiver and pay $25 insurance for weekend.

           

 

 

Entries close  6^th November, 2009  with Event Secretary           

 

Mrs Anne Knee         ‘Eagles Dare’

            1078 Weabonga Road, Limbri  NSW  2352

                                    Ph: 02 6764 4251

 Make cheque or money orders payable to:         HDT Club NSW Inc

 

Alternately direct credit fees to

BSB:  932-000

New England Credit Union Ltd Account No: 693950

 

 

 

 

No entry will be accepted without nomination fee in full.

NOMINATION FORM                      

 

Driver’s Name:                                                                        EA Member No:

 

Groom’s Name:                                                                      EA Member  No:

 

Groom’s Name:                                                                      EA Member No:

 

Address:

 

State:

Postcode:

       

Phone number:

Mobile:

 

E-Mail Address:

 

Date and Approx. Time of Arrival:

 

Horse Owner Name:                                                                               EA No:
Affiliated Club:
Class	Horse Name	Height	Sex	Age		EA Reg.        No	Fee
Entry Fee
Camping Fee
Stables
					Total Fees		$

                                                            $

                                                              Grand total              $…………

I hereby declare that the above information given by me is correct and that I will abide by the conditions of entry and rules of the FEI Rules for Driving Events 10^th edition 1^st January 2009, and EA National Driving Council Rules for Unofficial classes effective 1^st March, 2007 Amended effective 01 September 2008,

 

Signature                                           ………………………………….    Date …………

 

 

Signature of parent/ guardian          …………………………………. (If under age of 18years)

 

 

EA: Test 3        (2006 Version)

No				Movements		Points	Comments
1.		A   X		Enter at working trot Halt salute	Driving in straight on centre line
2.		GCM MXF		Working trot Deviation  20 mtrs through X	Regularity position Accuracy of figure
3.		FA		Working trot A Circle right 30 mtrs cont working trot	Accuracy of figure
4.		KXM		Walk	Impulsion Straightness
5.		MCH HXK		Working trot 20 mtr deviation through X	Accuracy
6.		KA		Working trot A circle left 30 mtr    Cont working trot	Accuracy of figure
7.		AF FXH		Working trot Lengthened trot	Straightness lengthening
8.		HCM MXK		Working trot Lengthened trot	Straightness Lengthening
9.		KAD DXG		Working trot Lengthened trot	Straightness Lengthening
10.		GCHE E - X		Working trot 20 mtr half circle	Accuracy of figure Bending
11.		X G     XG		Working trot G Halt 5 sec Rein back 3 -5 strides Forward 3 strides Halt salute	Transition Immobility Straightness
Leave arena at working trot
12.	.		Paces regularity & freedom
13.	.		Impulsion Moving forward with elasticity of Steps, relaxation of the back  & engagement
14.			Obedience & lightness Response to aids willing & without resistance Correctness of bend & suppleness
15.			Driver Use of aids handling of reins & whip position on box accuracy of figures
16.			Presentation Appearance of driver and grooms Cleanliness and fitness matching, condition of horses harness and vehicle.
POSITIVE MOVEMENT POINTS						150/160		HAT	YES / NO
NEGATIVE MOVEMENT POINTS								APRON	YES / NO
Errors of course (explain)								WHIP	YES / NO
Other penalties  (explain)								GLOVES	YES / NO
TOTAL POSITIVE POINTS

 

Position judged from letter:-……………………….                              For organisers only - time 7/8 mins

JUDGES SIGNATURE ……………………………………….Printed surname………………………