AVON VALE PONY CLUB OPEN CHRISTMAS SHOW JUMPING TEAM AND INDIVIDUAL
Event Information
AVON VALE PONY CLUB OPEN CHRISTMAS SHOW JUMPING
at WEST WILTS EQUESTRIAN CENTRE, Holt, Trowbridge, BA14 6QT
ENTRIES: Online entries only at https://former.horse-events.co.uk
Entries Close 11am Saturday 2nd December 2023 or when classes are full.
Please abide by the current equine vaccinations.
Event Classes
The following classes are available for the AVON VALE PONY CLUB OPEN CHRISTMAS SHOW JUMPING TEAM AND INDIVIDUAL
Entries & Entry Fees
ENTRIES: https://former.horse-events.co.uk – Online entries only.
ENTRY FEE: £15.00 per class
All entries are subject to a non refundable booking fee which will be stated online on a per class basis.
Please contact the secretary after close of entries
Substitution & Booking fee
If you would like to edit your horse or rider details before the closing date of the event please login to your account and edit your booking under the ‘MY BOOKING’ Tab
If you would like to change the class please email info@horse-events.co.uk and if there is space available we will do this for you.
For ALL changes and horse and rider substitutions after the closing date there is a £5 charge please fill out the following form online at: Horse Events Substitution Form
TIMES & EVENT INFORMATION
Times will be given and will be available on www.ponyclubresults.co.uk from 6pm on Thursday 7th December 2023. No changes will be allowed after this date. It is the competitor’s responsibility to keep an eye on how the class is running and be ready when
required to jump
PRIZES
PRIZES
• Team rosettes to 6th in all classes,
• Sashes for 1st. Prizes 1st, 2nd & 3rd individual and team.
• Individual rosettes to 6th in all classes.
• Rosette for Best AVPC member in each class.
• Results will be available on www.ponyclubresults.co.uk
With thanks to our generous sponsors who have donated prizes and sponsored classes
WITHDRAWALS & REFUNDS
REFUNDS:
No Refunds after the withdrawal date for whatever reason. Before this date full refunds to be given.
Booking Closes: 02-12-2023
In the event of the event canceling a Full refunds will be given. ]
All entries are subject to a non refundable booking fee as stated online
RULES AND CONDITIONS
RULES- All competitors and their parents MUST read the rules thoroughly & abide by them
1. ENTRIES close on SATURDAY 2nd DECEMBER 2023. Entries will be accepted on a first come basis. No entries or changes by text or Facebook. Entries on the day at the discretion of the organiser. All classes include teams of 3/4 different members from the same pony club. No mixed teams or non Pony Club member teams. Best 3 scores to count. You may enter as an individual. All team members will also be judged as individuals. Entries in all classes will be limited and when a class is full it will be closed. No riders may be led or assisted
2. Age as at 1st January 2023.
3. All classes will be run as single phase competition. First phase; 5-7 obstacles not against the clock with time allowed. Unless eliminated, continue straight on to the second phase without a bell being rung. Second phase; 5 -7 obstacles which must be higher than the first phase ( max 12 obstacles in all) Competitors are placed on total faults from both phases and time taken in second phase. See PCSJ rule book 2023
4. The competition will be judged under PONY CLUB SHOW JUMPING RULE BOOK 2023.
5. All Pony Club members must wear tagged British Standard approved hardhats to standard: PAS 015 or 2011, VGI, Snell E2001, AS/NZS 3838 (2006 onwards) or ATSM F1163. PAS 015 1998 and SNELL 2001 are no longer accepted.
6. Non-Pony Club competitors are not covered by The Pony Club insurance and must have their own third-party cover. The Avon Vale Branch of The Pony Club and the organisers of this event are not legally responsible for non-Members and their insurance will not cover
you.
7. 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 during any round. Use of the whip will be monitored, and excessive use may result in elimination at the discretion of the judges.
8. Horses/ponies may not compete more than once in each class and no more than 3 classes.
9. NO entries will be accepted without payment. NO refunds after close of entries. In the event of cancellation entry fees will be refunded less the Horse Events booking fee.
10. Clothing- Securely fastened tinsel will be allowed on horses/riders. Christmas Jumpers without hoods, may be worn instead of jackets. Stocks /ties to be worn.
11. Times will be given and will be available on www.ponyclubresults.co.uk from 6pm on Thursday 7th December 2023. No changes will be allowed after this date. It is the competitor’s responsibility to keep an eye on how the class is running and be ready when
required to jump.
12. Judge’s decision is final. Objections to the event organiser within 30 minutes of the incident with £20 refundable at the discretion of the AVPC Committee.
13. Please respect the secretary/organisers and make any telephone enquiries before 7pm.
14. Riding-in only in designated areas, not on the fields!
15. Please pick up all droppings and hay left by your horse.
HEALTH AND SAFETY Organisers of this event 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 and all the officials and stewards.
LEGAL LIABILITY Save for the death or personal injury caused by the negligence of the organisers, or anyone for whom they are in law responsible, neither the organisers of this event or The Pony Club nor any agent, employee or representative of these bodies, nor the landlord or his tenant, 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 whatsoever, whether caused by their negligence breach of contract or in any other way whatsoever. Entries are only accepted on this basis
PLEASE RESPECT & OBEY THE CAR PARKING ATTENDANTS AND STEWARDS AT ALL TIMES!
PARKING IS VERY LIMITED. CARS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PARK NEXT TO THE LORRIES
Event Booking Information
This event is being organised by Avon Vale Pony Club . Equine Bookings is acting as the booking agent for this event, enabling you to book online, for which you will be charged a booking fee per space which will be added to your cart.
As booking agents, we accept no responsibility for the actual provision of any event for which you purchase event tickets for. Our responsibilities are limited to providing the online platform to enable you to purchase tickets. The booking fee is the separate non-refundable charge we make to you for facilitating the booking. Your contract is held with the Promoter/event organiser.
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Venue Information
West Wilts compromises of 4 All weather arena and host a full schedule of competition throughout the year. It also host a BE standard Cross country Course.
INDOOR SCHOOL: Arena 1
The Indoor school is a generous 72m x 30.5m with a sand and clopf ® fibre surface, overlooked by a heated viewing gallery which accommodates 100 people (tiered seating for 50 and tables and chairs plus standing for a further 50).
A private Sponsors room (6m x 6m) is adjacent to the gallery and also overlooks the main arena. Beneath the gallery is a refreshment area for use at competitions or as and when required.
Hot and cold drinks are available from the office and a cafeteria is open during the busier competitions. The service area to main arena incorporates the toilets.
OUTDOOR ARENA: Arena 2
The outdoor arena is 60m x 20m and has a silica sand and clopf ® fibre surface, and is used as a warm-up arena for both dressage and show-jumping competitions.
OUTDOOR ARENA: Arena 3
A purpose built Judges Box/ Show Secretary Office is adjacent to the arena with full Timing/ PA system.The large Outdoor School measures 80m x 55m with a sand and clopf® fibre surface and is surrounded by a bank with benches for viewing and disabled parking.
OUTDOOR ARENA: Arena 4
Warm up area for Arena 3. 30m x 50m with a Silica Sand/ Clopf ® fibre surface. Arenas 3 & 4 may be joined together (if required) to gave an arena 130m long and 55m wide over 80m and 30m wide for the remaining 50m
Venue Location
Liability and Responsibility:
HEALTH AND SAFETY Organisers of this event 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 and all the officials and stewards.
LEGAL LIABILITY Save for the death or personal injury caused by the negligence of the organisers, or anyone for whom they are in law responsible, neither the organisers of this event or The Pony Club nor any agent, employee or representative of these bodies, nor the landlord or his tenant, 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 whatsoever, whether caused by their negligence breach of contract or in any other way whatsoever. Entries are only accepted on this basis
AVON VALE PONY CLUB OPEN CHRISTMAS SHOW JUMPING TEAM AND INDIVIDUAL is being organised by Avon Vale Pony Club and the booking agent is Equine Bookings
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