EASTER SHOW JUMPING

Affiliated to British Riding Clubs.

Show Jumping Competition.

Sunday 4th April 2010.

Shannon Leigh Stables,
Vicarage Road, Bexley, Kent.
By kind permission of Leigh Ann Kerr.

Trophies and Easter Prizes to winners.
Rosettes to sixth place.

Organiser: Alex Hudson
41 Thorndale Close, Chatham, Kent, ME5 95W.
07837 559050.

A percentage of this show’s proceeds will be donated to our chosen charity,
Demelza House, Children’s Hospice.

Refreshments available and photographer.

www.dartfordanddistrictridingclub.com

RULES AND CONDITIONS.

Entry implies knowledge and acceptance of the rules and conditions by competitors and/or their guardians.
The judges’ decisions are final.
Horseboxes must not be mucked out on the showground or in the parking area and all litter is to be placed in the bins provided.
No horse or pony may be entered more than once in any class, except Clear Round.
No horse or pony under the age of 4 may compete in any ridden class.
No refund of entry will be made unless a doctor’s or vet’s certificate is supplied (except in the event of show cancellation – the organisers reserve the right to retain 25% of the entry fee to cover administration costs).
The organisers reserve the right to refuse entry without stating a reason for doing so.
The organisers reserve the right to close entries for any class and to vary the order, timing or composition of the schedule if considered expedient.
The organisers reserve the right to exclude from the showground anyone who is acting in a manner likely to bring the name of the club into disrepute.
Competitors must report to the ring steward 15 minutes before the start of the class. Those competitors not ready at the time given may be eliminated.
Any horse or pony considered being a hazard or apparently not under control will be asked to leave the showground, and entry fees forfeited.
Anyone ill treating an animal will be asked to leave the showground, and entry fees forfeited.
Any objections must be lodged with the secretary in writing with a £10 deposit and within 10 minutes of the class ending.
Save for death or personal injury caused by the negligence of the organizers, neither the organizers of any event to which the rules apply nor the B.H.S. nor any agents, employee or representative of these bodies accepts any responsibility for any loss, damage, injury or illness to horses, owners, riders, spectators, land or any other person or property whatsoever, whether caused by negligence, breach of contract or in any way whatsoever.

NO DOGS ALLOWED ON PREMISES.

Competitions will be run under Riding Club Rules. Hats must be approved to PAS015 / EN1834 standard and must be worn at all times whilst mounted. Back protectors are strongly recommended for all jumping classes.

Please bring your own water for horses.

PARKING IS LIMITED and HORSES ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE TIED UP OUTSIDE HORSEBOXES OR TRAILERS.

‘Turfloat’ Arena
Starting at 10:00a.m. prompt. Class 1 will be set for walking at 9.30am.
To be run under current Riding Club Rules. Correct and safe show riding attire to be worn.

CLASS 1.
MINIMUS. 1ft6.
For genuine newcomers to showjumping; assistance, including leading, permitted.
To be run as a two phase competition – first round clears will proceed straight into a timed jump off.

CLASS 2.
MIDWAY. 2ft.
To be run as a two phase competition – first round clears will proceed straight into a timed jump off.

CLASS 3.
PAIRS –2ft3 – 2ft6.
2 riders / 1 horse or pony.
First rider completes course, dismounts, second rider mounts same horse/pony and completes course. Fastest combined CLEAR determines the winners.

CLASS 4.
SCURRY. 2ft6.
One round, against the clock. Fastest CLEAR wins. Up to two refusals will not be penalised, third entails elimination. Knock downs incur faults.

CLASS 5.
ACCUMULATOR. 2ft3 – 2ft9.
Joker fence at 3ft3.
Jump fences in order, which increase in height and points value. Knock downs and refusals result in zero points for that particular fence. Rounds will be timed. On completion of round, gamble on the ‘Joker’ (highest value points), points deducted form overall score if knocked down or refused at. Highest score in fastest time wins.

CLASS 6.
OPEN. 3ft.
Equality after the first round will result in a subsequent, timed jump off.

Dartford and District Riding Club is a thriving affiliated member of British Riding Clubs and has successfully qualified for the National Championships in many disciplines.
We regularly field Junior and Senior teams in dressage, showjumping, style jumping,
horse trials, riding tests and hunter trials.
D.D.R.C welcomes new members of all ages and abilities.
Join Now to receive discounted entry fees plus
· Specialist dressage / jumping / cross country clinics.
· Opportunities to compete in B.R.C. Area 10 qualifiers in all disciplines.
· Social events / demonstrations / trips out.
· Dressage Series.
· Spring and Autumn Shows.
· Easter Showjumping and Summer Eventer Trial
Download an application form from www.dartfordanddistrictridingclub.com
Entry Form for Easter Show

ENTRIES CLOSE ON THE PRECEDING MONDAY OF THE SHOW.

PAIRS £14 PER PAIR (MEMBERS)/£20 PER PAIR (NON-MEMBERS)
JUMPING CLASSES £7 MEMBERS / £10 NON MEMBERS

Entries on the day, if space, will be subject to a £2 surcharge per rider/handler, per class.
We advise early, postal entry to avoid disappointment!

MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE ~ JUNIORS £20 / SENIORS £25 ~ CLAIM REDUCED MEMBERSHIP ENTRY FEES IMMEDIATELY!!!!

Entries Secretary and Organiser:
Alex Hudson
41 Thorndale Close, Chatham, Kent, ME5 95W.
07837 559050.
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Entry form: Dartford and District Riding Club EASTER SHOW.

Class ......Rider name...............Horse /Pony name......................Member.......Fee......
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Voluntary contribution to Demelza House, Children’s Hospice
Please add £2 per rider/handler for medical cover
Total
Name__________________________________________
Address________________________________________ Membership no.___________

______________________________________________ Telephone no. ____________
E Mail _________________
I have read and agree to abide by the rules and conditions,
Signed, ______________________________________

Please make cheques payable to Dartford and District Riding Club.