PUCKERIDGE WESTERN BRANCH PONY CLUB

TETRATHLON/TRIATHLON 2014

AND HUNTER TRIAL

By kind permission of Ben & Peter Cannon & Family.

Saturday 17th May. Shoot, Run, Swim.

At Hyde Hall Farm, Sandon, Buntinford,Herts. SG9 0RU

And Ward Freeman Pool. Bowling Green Lane, Buntingford. SG9 9BT

By kind permission of Mr H. Seebolm and family

Sunday 18th May. Tet Ride and Hunter Trial.

At Chesfield, Gravely, Stevenage, Herts.SG4 7BN

Class 1Tiddler Girls 8 years and underBean Bag and Target 3Metres approx.

Class 2Tiddler Boys 8 years and underRun 750 metres.

Swim 11/2 minutes.

Armbands allowed.

Ride 1’3’’- 1’6’’/35-40cms approx.

Class 3 Tadpole Girls Under 10Shoot 2 handed 7 metres.

Class 4Tadpole Boys Under 10Run 1000 metres.

Swim 2 minutes.

Ride 2ft/60cm approx.

Class 5Minimus Girls Under 12As above.

Class 6Minimus Boys Under 12Ride 2’ 6”/75cm approx..

Class 7 Junior Girls Under 15Shoot single-handed at 7 metres.

Class 8 Junior Boys Under 15Run 1500 metres.

Swim 3 minutes.

Ride 2’ 6” – 2’ 9”/75-85cm app.

Class 9 Intermediate Girls Under 21Shoot single-handed at 10 metres.

Class 10Intermediate Boys Under 21Run(Girls 1500 metres/Boys 2000 metres)/ Swim/Ride as junior.

Team Competition.

Teams of 3 or 4 boys and/or girlscompeting in the same age group.

Must be All TETS or All TRIS.

Classes 3 to 6 can be combined.

Teams must be declared before the start of the first phase, and preferably

before day of the competition.

Competitors age is to be taken asat 1st January 2014 in all classes with the exception that being 8 years on day of competition you may compete in classes 3/4, as minimum age to shoot is 8 years.

Tetrathlon ride to start 9.00am.

Entry Fees:Triathlon£16. Tetrathlon £25 (will automatically be entered in Triathlon).

Entries Close Wednesday 7th May 2014.Late entries only accepted if numbers permit.

Secretary: Mrs Marianne Bowley. The Old Stables, Luffenhall, Stevenage, Herts. SG2 7PX Telephone 01438 861144 Email:

Refreshments will be available from “Simplyhomefood”.

RULES AND CONDITIONS

Rosettes to 8th place in classes 1– 10, 1stto 3rd in the shoot, swim, and run. Rosettes to all clear rounds in the riding phase. Team rosettes to 6th.

Notes

  • Pony Club Tetrathlon rules 2014 will generally apply, but may be varied at the organisers discretion.
  • Leading rein and/or assistance is permitted in classes 1, 2, 3 & 4. Classes 3 & 4 will incur 400 penalties.
  • Competitors may jump a smaller course incurring 400 penalties. Please advise.
  • Horse/pony may be shared by 2 competitors if riding separate courses, if riding the same course the 2nd competitor will incur 200 penalties. Siblings may share without penalty.
  • Classes 1/2/3/4/5/6 the riding phase will not be timed, competitors MUST go on to the next fence after 2 refusals. Classes 7 -10, will be timed. Elimination after 3 refusals.
  • The cross country course will be open for inspection on Saturday 17thMay from 8am-7pm.
  • No dogs allowed please.
  • Swimming:Please state on entry form if competitor is a weak swimmer requiring an outside lane. Only a Team manager or parent allowed at the end of pool.

No muddy foot wear in swimming pool building. No food or drink allowed in pool area.

The Organisers reserve the right to limit entries, alter or cancel classes, and their

decision is final.

Health and safety.

The 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 their officials at all times.

LIABILITY

In these conditions the term “competitor” shall include persons taking part in this competition promoted by the Puckeridge Western Pony Club (The Organisers) and the owner of any animal, vehicle, equipment article or any other thing of whatever nature involved in any such competition or otherwise used on the premises where the competition is being held or elsewhere.

Neither the Organisers nor any persons acting on their behalf, accept any liability for any loss, damage, accident, injury or illness to horses, competitors, spectators, or any person or property whatsoever.

Each competitor shall indemnify the Organisers against all claims, losses and damages and expenses whatsoever in any way arising out of the presence of, or the taking part of the competitors, his or her servants, agents, exhibits, animals, vehicles, equipment, articles or other things of whatever nature on the said premises, or elsewhere and shall assume full responsibility therefore.

Acceptance of these conditions as to liability shall be a condition of entry or participation in this competition.

PUCKERIDGE WESTERN BRANCH PONY CLUB

TRIATHLON/ TETERATHLON COMPETITION

Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th May 2014

Class / Tri or Tet / Name / Horse / Age on
1/1/14 / Shoot left handed / Swim
score/outside lane / Pistol Hire / Fee
Pistol hire £1 TOTAL

Please give Email: address for times and directions to be sent to.

I enclose a cheque payable to Puckeridge Western Pony Club to value of……………..

I will be sharing a gun, state with whom……………………………….

I will be sharing a pony, state with whom………………………………..

Name……………………………………………………………………………………

Address…………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………….

…………………………………………………………….Tel No…………………….

Pony Club Branch……………………………………………………………………...

Email address.

Signed…………………………………………………………………………………..

PWPC members must nominate a steward. Please give name, address and Tel no

of steward……………………………………………………………………………. Failure to do so may result in your entry not being accepted.