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www.antrobusridingclub.co.uk
Phone Number 07719873422
2017
HANDBOOK & SCHEDULE
Participating in
RoR RIDING CLUB CHALLENGE
Qualifiers for
TSR, NORTHWEST SHOWING CHAMPIONSHIPS,
SHBGB NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Events held at
Crumleigh Heath Farm Show Ground
Shutley Lane
Northwch
Cheshire
CW8 4RL
By kind permission of Mr & Mrs Shore
2017 Events Calendar
Winter Schedule Dates To Be Advised
Saturday 6th May Outdoor Dressage
Saturday 6th May Dressage to Music at Osbaldeston
Sunday 7th May Open Show (1)
Saturday 3rd June Outdoor Dressage
Sunday 4th June Open Show (2)
Saturday 17th June Dressage & Riding at Bold Heath
Sunday 2nd July Horse Trials at Sommerford
Saturday 8th July Outdoor Dressage
Sunday 9th July Open Show (3)
Saturday 15th July Show Jumping & Style Jumping at Bold Heath
Saturday 19th August Outdoor Dressage
Sunday 20th August Open Show (4)
Saturday 2nd September Outdoor Dressage
Sunday 3rd September Open Show (5)
Saturday 7th October Outdoor Dressage
Sunday 8th October Open Show (6)
Saturday 18th November Presentation Evening
Events in BLUE are for interclub teams and individuals. Please contact Clare Robinson at
[email protected] or phone her on 07745510923, for more information if you
would like to represent the club at these events.
2017– 2018 Committee
General queries can be directed to any committee member via our
website or Facebook page.
President Sue Richards
Chairman Ben Sargeant
Vice chair Chris McGinlay
Treasurer Simon Graveney
Secretary Clare Robinson
Membership Secretary Katie Newport
Sponsorship/Club Safeguarding Officer Abbey Brookes
Work Party, Judge & Steward Coordinator Kelly Roberts
Web Master/Club Safeguarding Officer Lisa Turner
Dressage Coordinator Ellie Cranston
Training Coordinator Tracey Hargreaves
Antrobus Riding Club Committee would like to take this
opportunity to thank our very generous sponsors for this
season
AHP Heating & Plumbing Supplies
Cheshire Rosettes
Sutton Farm Ltd
Amkor Ltd
All Dressage events are held at Crumleigh Heath Farm, throughout the year, excluding
January. Please see our website for confirmation of dates. Classes cater for Juniors and
Seniors at intro, prelim, novice and elementary standard.
All dressage events are open to members and non-members. Summer classes are held
outdoors on grass , whilst winter classes are held indoors.
Entries are taken for one month at the preceding month’s dressage event. It may be
possible to enter between the events if there are spaces remaining. Where there is
excess demand a waiting list is maintained but priority is given to club members.
Further information can be obtained from our website, where final times for
competitors will also be published on the Wednesday prior to the event. Confirmation
of the Dressage Tests can also be found here.
Entries can now be paid for via HORSE MONKEY. Please see our web site for
information as to how to do this.
DRESSAGE
Should you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact
Elllie Cranston via email at:
[email protected] or mobile 0775 3576421
2017-2018 WINTER SERIES (Indoors)
The 2017-2018 Winter Series runs from November 2017 to April
2018. A schedule of dates and tests for the series will be available on
our website and on request towards the end of the summer series.
Please Note:
All dressage events are run on accordance with BD rules
Prelim and Novice classes to be ridden in a snaffle (no wilkie bits)
Horses/ponies must only be worked in by the competitor themselves
A horse/pony may not compete at the same level of class with different riders
Walk trot tests can be done on lead rein.
MINI ONE DAY EVENT
(Dates to be advised)
Two Mini One Day Events will be held during the summer season. Both these events will be open to
members and non-members. For details on how to enter, please see our website.
For this event you may enter either Dressage, Combined Training (CT) or Arena Event. Should you
choose to enter the Arena Event, 3 placings are possible, ie Dressage, CT and ODE and so could result in 3
rosettes. Entering the Combined Training could result in 2 rosettes i.e. dressage and CT.
Our Mini ODE is aimed at beginner and novice riders or combinations. The event will consist of a dres-
sage test followed by a show jumping phase and finally a times cross country section
The XC phase will be run as an arena event over a combination of working hunter and XC fences within
an enclosed arena on the show field.
CLASS DRESSAGE SHOW JUMPING CROSS COUNTRY
Lead Rein TBA X Poles X Poles
Beginners TBA 40 cms 40 cms
Open 40 TBA 40 cms 40 cms
Open 50 TBA 50 cms 50 cms
Open 60 TBA 60 cms 60 cms
Open 70 TBA 70 cms 70 cms
Open 80 TBA 80 cms 80 cms
Rosettes will be awarded to sixth place.
There is also a ROR challenge rosette for highest scoring ROR reg. ex racer.
ENTRY FEES DRESSAGE CT ODE
Members £9.00 £14.00 £20.00
Non Members £11.00 £16.00 £23.00
RING ONE
SHOW JUMPING
CLASS
NO.
NAME HEIGHT IN FIRST
ROUND
RIDER AGE
1 Beginners 50 cms Any
2 Novice 60 cms Any
3 Novice 65 cms Any
(BREAK) CLASSES WILL NOT START BEFORE 1PM (BREAK)
4 70 cms Open 70 cms Any
5 75 cms Open 75 cms Any
6 80 cms Open 80 cms Any
7 90 cms Open 90 cms Any
CLASSES START AT 09.15 PROMPT
Beginners/Novice Classes—Horse/Pony and rider combination NOT to have won an Open Show Jumping class or
the overall points trophy for that class in any previous year.
All classes, apart from Lead Rein, will be run over one round which is not against the clock with the clear rounds
jumping off against the clock over a shortened and raised course. Lead Rein will be one untimed round.
All Show Jumping Classes, except Lead Rein, are open to any age rider or size of horse/pony. There will be 2
doubles, one pony (red) and one horse (blue). You must ensure that you jump the correct double for your horse/
pony. Horses and ponies will be placed separately.
Ground conditions may govern the height of fences
No competitor will be allowed in the ring without the correct attire, and hair tied back
Whips must not exceed 30”
Spurs may only be worn by senior competitors and must be blunt with tips downwards
After a fall, a competitor MUST leave the ring on foot
Any outside assistance (whether solicited or unsolicited) to a competitor in the ring, may result in
disqualification
Faults for this ring are as follows: knock down, 4 faults,; 1st disobedience, 4 faults; 2nd disobedience, 8
faults; 3rd disobedience, elimination. Fall of horse/pony or rider will result in elimination.
NB Circles incur faults as a disobedience with the exclusion of beginners classes
48 Lead Rein Show Jumping 153cms Tiny Under 10
CLEAR ROUND RING
CLASS STARTS AT 11.00 PROMPT
CLASS
NO.
NAME PONY/HORSE
HEIGHT
FENCE HEIGHT RIDER AGE
8 Intro Any 50 cms Any
9 Beginner Horse/Pony * Any 60 cms Any
10 Lead Rein 153cms(15hh)max Tiny Under 10
(BREAK) CLASSES WILL NOT START BEFORE 1PM (BREAK)
11 Mountain and Moorland
(No spurs are to be worn)
Any 70 cms Any
12 Novice Horse/Pony* Any 70 cms Any
13 Open Horse/Pony Any 80 cms Any
14 Style & Performance Any 70 cms Any
RING TWO
WORKING HUNTER
* Classes will be split if numbers permit. * BEGINNER & NOVICE CLASSES: Horse/pony and rider combination NOT to have won an Open
Working Hunter class or overall points trophy for that class in any previous year.
* WARNING: Any outside assistance (whether solicited or unsolicited) to a competitor in the ring
may result in disqualification.
Working Hunter is one round of rustic fences, marked out of 50 points. Marks out of 10 are given for style
and manners whilst jumping.
Once everyone has jumped, those who jumped clear will be asked to re-enter the ring for a conformation round,
rather like a showing class. Should there not be enough clears to fill all places, those that completed the course
may be invited in as well.
Marks are then given according to your individual show, horse/pony type and conformation and also on manners.
Scores from both rounds are added together to determine placings. Highest score wins.
CLASSES START AT 09.45
CLASS
NO. NAME PONY/HORSE HEIGHT
HANDLER
AGE
15 Best Condition Any Any
16 Young Stock (3yrs and under) Any Any
17 Mountain and Moorland incl Shetland * Any Any
18 Open Pony 147 cms(14.2 hh)
& under Any
19 Coloured/Spot/Palomino/Dun/Roan Any Any
20 Young Handler Any 16ys &
under
(BREAK) CLASSES WILL NOT START BEFORE 1PM (BREAK)
21 Hunter Horse/Pony* Any Any
22 Veterans 15+ Any Any
23 Cobs Hogged or Traditional Any Any
24 Sport Horse/Pony * Any Any
25 Open Horse Over 147 cms(14.2hh) Any
RING THREE
IN HAND SHOWING
All junior members, when showing in hand, must wear correct dress and
regulation riding hat, properly fastened
Class 17—Shown in natural state
Class 25 Open Horse —Open horse to be shown plaited
Competitors must be smartly turned out for all classes
CLASSES START AT 9.15 PROMPT
* Classes will be split if numbers permit.
CLASS
NO.
NAME PONY/HORSE HEIGHT RIDER/HANDLER
AGE
26 Green Horse/Pony
6 years and under Any Any
27 Junior Any 12 years and
under
28 Lead Rein Up to 128cms(12.3hh) 10 years and
under
29 1st Ridden Up to 128 cms(12.5hh) 10 years and
under
30 Mountain & Moorland incl Shetlands
To be shown in natural state Any Any
(BREAK) CLASSES WILL NOT START BEFORE 1PM (BREAK)
31 Show/Riding Horse/Pony* Any Any
32 Coloured/Spot/Palomino/Dun/Roan Any Any
33 Hunter Horse/Pony* Any Any
34 Veteran Any Any
35 Cobs Hogged and Traditional Any Any
36 Sports Horse/Pony* Any Any
RING FOUR
RIDDEN SHOWING
All competitors must be smartly turned out, navy, black or tweed jackets, with either shirt and tie, or
stock.
Long hair must be tied back or in a hairnet
No jewellery under any circumstances
Jodhpurs must be beige, canary or white
In the event of a fall, the rider MUST leave the arena on foot
CLASSES START AT 9.30 PROMPT
* Classes will be split if numbers permit.
CLASS
NO. NAME PONY/HORSE HEIGHT
RIDER/HANDLER
AGE
37 Best Turned Out Any Any
38 Lead Rein Up to 128cms(12.5hh) 10 yrs & under
39 1st Ridden Up to 128cms(12.5hh) 10 yrs & under
40 Junior Any 16 yrs & under
41 Junior Any 12 yrs & under
(BREAK) CLASSES WILL NOT START BEFORE 1PM (BREAK)
42 Senior Starters
(No cantering) Any 18 yrs & over
43 Novice Any Any
44 Senior Any
45 Riding Club Horse/Pony*
(will include a jump) Any Any
RING FIVE
EQUITATION
All horse/ponies to be ridden in a snaffle bridle only
No spurs are to be used
Martingales and neck straps are allowed
CLASSES START 09.15 PROMPT
* Classes will be split if numbers permit.
CLASS
NO.
NAME PONY/HORSE HEIGHT RIDER AGE
46 Lead Rein Handy Pony 128cms(12.5hh)& under 10 and under
47 Open Handy Pony Any Any
RING SIX
HANDY PONY
CLASSES START 10.15 PROMPT
RING SEVEN
FAMILY
CLASSES START 13.00 PROMPT
CLASS
NO. NAME
PONY/HORSE
HEIGHT RIDER AGE
A Bonny Pony Any Handler not to have attained 13 yrs 1/1/17
B Best Figure of 8 Any Handler to have attained 13 yrs 1/1/17
C Best Thelwell Lookalike Any Any
D Nicest Tail Any Any
E Nicest Trot Not exceeding
128cms(12.5hh) Not to have attained 9th birthday 1/1/17
F Best 6 Legs Any Any
RULES FOR RING SIX/SEVEN
No colts or stallions under any circumstances
Snaffle bridles only to be used
No spurs allowed
No whips in HANDY PONY
Martingales and neck straps are permitted
Show attire is not necessary for this ring, but regulation standard riding hat, fitted and fastened correctly
must be worn by everyone whilst riding, and by juniors at all times.
Sensible footwear, small heeled boots or sensible shoes (not trainers).
CLASSES CAN BE EITHER IN HAND OR RIDDEN, BUT WILL BE JUDGED AS ONE.
THE JUDGE’S DECISION IS FINAL, AND COMPETITORS ARE ASKED TO ENTER INTO THE SPIRIT IN WHICH THESE
CLASSES WERE INTENDED.
ring 7 will have its own member’s points system in order to keep entry fees lower.
There will be trophies for first place.
RoR RIDING CLUB CHALLENGE ROSETTES
Eligibility: For horses with an RoR number only—Registration is FREE and can be
completed at www.ror.org.uk - registration number is required with entry. Please
remember that unraced and foreign raced horses are eligible to receive an RoR number.
A RoR RC Challenge Rosette will be awarded to the horse and rider (member or non-
member of the club) combination scoring the most points on the day—points are awarded
for class placing and participation.
A RoR trophy will be awarded at the end of 2017 to the Antrobus Riding Club member with
an ex racehorse (RoR Registered) accruing the most points at Antrobus Riding Club Shows/
Events in 2017.
Rules:
1. To be eligible your horse must have an RoR number. His number must be placed on
your entry form.
2. Each class entered will earn 1 (one) point.
3. Placings in classes earn points as follows: 1st = 7 points, scaling down to 7th = 1 point.
4. The winner of RoR RCC Challenge Rosette will be the horse and rider accruing the
most points on show day; we will endeavour to announce the results on the day,
however is this is not possible, results will be announced via the club web site and
facebook page and the rosette posted to the winner.
5. Points will only be awarded if you are RoR registered on the day of the show, we are
sorry but points cannot be awarded retrospectively.
6. In the event of all eligible competitors being unplaced in a class, points will be
awarded as follows
Show Jumping: least faults in the quickest time will gain 7 points, other points
being awarded in a similar fashion.
Dressage: the highest % will be given 7 points, other points being awarded
in a similar fashion. Collective marks will be used if required to
arrange placings.
Arena Eventing: 7 points will be awarded to the least faults with a time closest to
the optimum time. Other points being awarded in a similar
fashion.
Showing: all unplaced competitors will be awarded 1 point for participation.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
It is compulsory to wear a riding hat to PAS015 standard at all times when
mounted
No jewellery to be worn in any ridden classes, including facial studs
Long hair must be worn tied back or in a hairnet in all classes, there are no
exceptions
Jackets are compulsory for all jumping classes
Body protectors are compulsory for all cross-country events
No galloping or cantering anywhere on the show ground except in the
designated warming up areas or in the rings
Stallions must be pre-declared and are allowed on the show ground only at
the discretion of the committee. They must be shown bitted and by adults
only
Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times.
1
The judge’s decision is final. Arguing with the judge or verbal or physical abuse to anyone on the
show ground (committee, stewards or other competitors) will invite elimination and/or
expulsion from the Club.
2
Hats: It is compulsory to wear a riding hat and chin straps to at least the specification detailed
when mounted on the show ground, or if a junior showing in hand. Hats should conform to
PAS015 standards. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN VOID INSURANCE IN CASE OF
ACCIDENT. Suitable attire is to be worn in all rings.
3 Stallions must be pre-declared & shown bitted by ADULTS only, there will be no exception to
this rule.
4
First class in each ring will not start before the shown time. Classes after the break will not start
before 1.00pm. Should there be insufficient entries, classes may be amalgamated, altered or
cancelled at the discretion of the Committee. It is the competitor’s responsibility to enter the
ring when asked. Failure to do so may lead to elimination from the class unless the Ring
Steward has been informed of the circumstances. It is then up to the judge’s discretion as to
whether the competitor may compete. Competitors should note that classes may overlap.
5
Riders must not gallop or canter anywhere on the show ground except in the warming up area
or in the rings. Offenders will be asked to leave the show ground without the refund of any
entry money.
6 The Committee and organisers do not hold themselves responsible for any accident, loss or
damage to competitors, spectators, animals, vehicles or property for any reason whatsoever.
7
The Committee reserves the right to measure the height of any animal that is suspected of
being the incorrect height for the class in which it is to be entered. In the event of such action
being taken and the animal being found to be of incorrect height, the Committee will have the
authority to disqualify the said animal from the class in question until a height certificate to the
contrary has been produced.
8
Any objection to be put into writing and handed in to the Show Secretary not more than one
hour after the class has ended and must be accompanied by £20 (refunded if the objection is
upheld).
9
No whips or spurs allowed in Handy Pony Ring. No spurs in Equitation Ring. No spurs in Working
Pony classes. The excessive use of whips and/or spurs is forbidden. Whips must not exceed
30" (75cm). Spurs must be blunt, turned downwards and not inwards.
GENERAL RULES
IT IS A CONDITION OF ENTRY THAT THE RULES ARE ACCEPTED AND UNDERSTOOD
GENERAL RULES CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE …...
10 Riders/horses age as at the 1st January 2017 in the current year. Members cannot
change sections during the season, i.e. Lead Rein competitors remain in Lead Rein classes for
the entire season, and on the lead rein around the show ground.
11 Entry fees will only be refunded in exceptional circumstances
12 Any Horse/Pony competing in riding events must be four years old or over on the 1.1.17 and
must be in sound condition.
13 Dogs must be kept on a lead at ALL times.
14 Litter MUST be placed in the bins provided or taken home and no mucking out is permitted
anywhere on the show ground or car parks. Hay nets tied outside horse boxes/wagons are not
permitted on any surfaced car parks.
15 The Committee has the right to refuse admission to the show ground any horse or person for
any reason
16 The Committee has the right to alter, amend or add to these rules as they feel necessary.
17 All members and competitors at any British Riding clubs event must adhere to the strict
guidelines on conduct and discipline.
GENERAL RULES (Continued)
IT IS A CONDITION OF ENTRY THAT THE RULES ARE ACCEPTED AND UNDERSTOOD
POINTS
Shows and Dressage (Separate points for Winter And Summer)
Points will be awarded at all shows and dressage competitions and will be
accumulated for each combination of horse and rider on the following basis:
1st place 7 points 2nd place 6 points
3rd place 5 points 4th point 4 points
5th place 3 points 6th place 2 point
Plus 1 point, which will be awarded for competing in the class
Members tying for a place will each be awarded the appropriate number of
points.
Members must compete in the same class, at a minimum of four shows to
qualify for the points to be awarded in that class.
The combination of horse/pony and rider/handler must stay the same for all
classes for points to be awarded.
Points will only be applied from the date the competitor becomes a member.
Points cannot be back dated.
Trophies will only be awarded to the first four competitors in each class in
they have competed in the minimum number of shows. These will be
presented at the end-of-year Presentation Evening.
Overall junior and senior points winners will receive a trophy.
Members who participate, but are not placed in a class, will receive 1 point.
MEMBERSHIP FEES
Subscription rates including postage
Individual £26.00
Family of 2* £45.00
Add £15 per additional family member
Junior membership applies to individuals aged 17 or under at 1st January 2017
Senior membership applies to individuals aged 18 or over at 1st January 2017
*Family membership may be used for 2 or more members with the same postal address. Additional
family members at £15 per member (to cover insurance).
As part of your subscription, you will automatically become a member of the British
Riding Club. This entitles you to discounts, newsletters and BRC clinics and
competitions. It also provides members with free third party insurance at all BRC
events.
ENTRY FEES
Open Shows
Members Pre-entry * £ 5.00
On The Day £ 8.00
Non Members Pre-entry * £ 7.00
On The Day £10.00
* Please send entries to the Treasurer only. Telephone/email entries will not be accepted.
Entries must be postmarked no later than the Tuesday prior to the show. Non members
may join on the day of the show. Competitors can now also use HORSE MONKEY to pre-
enter and to pay membership fees.
THERE WILL BE A CHARGE OF £3 PER COMPETITOR PER SHOW TOWARDS
FIRST AID
Dressage Summer Winter
Members £ 9.00 £ 9.00
Non Members £11.00 £11.00