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The Novice Championships

Organised and run by Cheshire Hunt North Branch of the Pony Club.

Kelsall Hill, Organsdale Farm, Winsford Road, Kelsall,

Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6 0SR

IMPORTANT COMPETITORS INFORMATION

Stabling Office on-site: Tel 07796202160 from Friday, 26th August 2011

Contact number during the championships: 07872936431.

PERSONNEL

Event Director/times Ms Joan Deakin

Event Organiser Mrs Gail Cooper

Event secretary: Mrs Elaine Broomhead

Stabling organiser Mrs Pennie Drummond

DISCIPLINE Chief/OFFICIAL STEWARDS & DISCIPLINE ORGANISERS

Dressage: Miss Fiona Lace Mrs E Sutton

Eventing: Mrs Liz Lyall Mrs Elaine Broomhead

Show Jumping: Mrs Gilly Summers Mr R Marsden/P Hancox

Tack & Turnout Competition: Mr & Mrs M Cline-Hughes

DIRECTIONS

Put CW6 0SR into your Sat Nav or;

Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre is on the Winsford Road just East of Kelsall and the junction of the A556 and A54.

From the M6, leave at junction 19 on the A556. Turn left at the Abbey Arms Pub. Turn right onto the A54 at the Fishpool Inn crossroads. Turn left into the Championships after approximately one mile. (PLEASE NOTE ENTRANCE FOR ALL VEHICLES TO THE SHOWGROUND IS THROUGH THE FARMYARD).

From Chester, take the A51 towards Tarvin, then at the Tarvin roundabout take the A54. Straight across at the traffic lights, come down the bank and bear right at the ‘V’ shaped junction to stay on the A54. After approximately 100 yards turn right into the Championships. (PLEASE NOTE ENTRANCE TO THE SHOWGROUND FOR ALL VEHICLES IS THROUGH THE FARMYARD).

Grid reference 3547-3684

SITE MAINTENANCE

We are privileged to be allowed to use this site. Please make sure that you keep the area around your horsebox tidy and put ALL rubbish in the bins provided.

VACCINATION CERTIFICATES & PASSPORTS.

It is strongly advised that all competitors should have their horses vaccinated. All competitors must bring the relevant up to date vaccination certificates and Passports to the Novice Championships. Spot checks will be carried out.

STABLING

The majority of stabling will be on-site. Dogs must be kept on leads at ALL times in the stabling area and on the show ground.

Please note that there will be an allocated camping area for tents and caravans on the stabling field.

Stabling forms accompanied the competitor information pack given when qualifying. For additional forms contact the Event Secretary Elaine Broomhead 07872936431. For any enquiries concerning stabling, please ring the Stable organiser, Pennie Drummond, tel mob 07796202160 (after 6pm weekdays or text).

At the request of Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre from 1st January 2011, it will be imperative that ALL horses/ponies stabling at Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre for the Novice Championships be vaccinated in line with National Competition Guidelines (British Horseracing Rules formerly The Jockey Club Rules). (Refer to current Pony Club Discipline Rule books 2011). In order for Cheshire Hunt North to comply with these wishes, please send photocopies of your vaccination certificates, (dates from the initial injection and diagram of the horse/pony) to the stable manager along with your stabling forms. The onus is on the member or parent to make sure their vaccinations conform. Spot checks will be made.

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU LEAVE YOUR STABLE MUCK-FREE – and use the areas provided as Muck Heaps. Stables will be inspected on departure. Any stable left inappropriately, the rider will be charged £20. We know who you are! Please provide your own hay/haylage, buckets and mucking-out equipment.

If you are stabling Friday evening, and leaving on Saturday, you must vacate your stable by 2pm on Saturday. Please be considerate and vacate your stable promptly by this time as your stable will have been re-allocated to another competitor. Stables booked for Saturday night are available from 4pm.

If you are stabling on Saturday night in the stable field and are leaving on Sunday, you may leave the stable as it is.

For competitors stabling in the farm stables at Kelsall Hill on Sunday night, you must ensure that your stable is completely empty, swept out and the immediate area around your stable left clean.

Alto Bedding and Kelsall Hill haylage can be pre ordered and purchased before arrival; Alto Bedding £5 per bale and haylage ££6.50 per bale. Please order through the stable organiser, Pennie Drummond.

1 bale of straw is allocated per stable, additional bales may be purchased at £3 per bale from the stable manager.

There is a designated riding area adjacent to the stabling field for exercising horses/ponies stabled on site.

ALL STABLING ENQUIRIES AFTER THE INITIAL BOOKING PLEASE DIRECT TO THE STABLING ORGANISER,

Mrs P Drummond, tel mob 07796202160 (after 6pm weekdays or text).

PENNING – There is NO penning available.

FIRE PRECAUTIONS

In the event of fire please inform an Official immediately. Campfires / Disposable BBQs are not permitted on the Showground.

DISABLED PARKING

Disabled Parking – will be available on presentation of a Registered Disabled Person’s Car Badge or applying to The Event Secretary, Mrs Elaine Broomhead, 07872936431, prior to the Championships. Please note there are no Mobility scooters available.

Other vehicles

Please note that private cars may only be driven to and from the Car Parks. Cars WILL NOT be permitted in the Horsebox Park at any time or on the Showground and Cross Country Course at any time unless driven by an Authorised Official or Steward. No quad bikes, mopeds or similar are permitted. Push Bikes are not allowed on the showground or in the stabling area.

The SECRETARy’s office

The Secretary’s Office will be the point of contact for all competitor queries and for the collection of all competition numbers. The Secretary’s Office will be open from Friday 26th August 2011. All competitors MUST wear their numbers at all times when mounted or leading their ponies/horses. Eventing competitors may use their own number bibs.

CATERING

The Showground caterer will be open from approximately 7.30am to 6.30pm. Catering will be available in the Stable area during the evenings.

HATS

Competitors will be required to wear the correct hat at all times. All hats will be checked and any competitor found to be wearing the wrong hat will not be allowed to compete. All hats must be tagged.

SPURS

For those competitors wishing to wear spurs – please remember that you will need to have written permission from your DC if you do not hold the full B Test. Please carry this with you when you are riding.

EXERCISING / WARMING UP

All competitors MUST wear their numbers at all times when mounted or leading their ponies/horses.

Whilst doing any exercising and warming up, competition rules regarding saddlery and equipment apply for the duration of the Championships. Also, be aware of those competing around you and stay within the designated areas. Please use the roped-off Horse Walks – WALKING PACE ONLY. No flags or banners may be displayed in these areas.

Collecting Rings – These are only for use by competitors taking part in the Competition running in the adjoining ring at the time and not for general exercising.

Jump Practice – A Stewarded jump practice for three quarters of an hour after the last prize giving will be available in an allocated exercise area. More details will be available in the Secretaries’ tent on the day.

Lungeing – will only be allowed in the dressage field and the stable exercising area, (in the stable field).

CROSS COUNTRY COURSE WALKS

The Cross Country Course may be walked by competitors and others, on foot, for the duration of the Championships. Competitors do this at their own risk as alterations may be made up to 2pm on the day preceding the Cross Country Test. The Cross Country will be officially open to walk from 2pm on Saturday. See secretary for map of the course.

WITHDRAWALS

Any Withdrawals / Substitutions must be made as per the Rule Book and handed in to the Discipline Secretary in the Competitors Office.

OBJECTIONS/APPEALS

Please read the appropriate Rule Book carefully for the correct procedure.

PRIZE GIVINGS

Please check on the day for timings and arrive at least 15 minutes early to allow the Stewards to direct you. Please follow Stewards’ directions at all times so that we can keep everything running smoothly.

DOGS

ALL DOGS MUST BE ON THE LEAD AT ALL TIMES, ON THE SHOWGROUND, IN THE LORRY/CAR PARKS AND IN THE STABLING AREAS.

OWNERS OF DOGS FOUND WANDERING LOOSE WILL BE FINED £20 A TIME!!

PROGRAMMES

Each competitor will receive one programme free of charge. Extra programmes can be purchased from the Secretaries Office on the day.

DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS

District Commissioners and their guest are invited to use the “D.C’s” lounge in the main sponsors and officials hospitality marquee where tea & coffee will be served, 9am – 11am, each Championship day. Admittance will be on production of their DC’s Badge.

LEGAL LIABILITY

Neither The Pony Club, Council nor any persons or company acting on its behalf will be held responsible for any accident, damage, injury or loss at the Championships to Members, their horses or ponies, spectators or any other person present. (Ref. The Pony Club Year Book 2011, Section 19 pg 62).

HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE

As per The Pony Club Year Book 2011, Section 1.II (pg 19)

In the event of very hot weather, be especially vigilant in cooling horses down and please use all available shade.

VETERINARY

A Vet will be on-site during competition hours and on call at all times. Please contact the Secretaries Office if required during the competition and the stable manager outside the competition hours. All treatment must be paid for.

FARRIER

A farrier will be available during competition hours. All work must be paid for.

MEDICAL

A Doctor, Paramedic or First Aider will be on-site during competition hours. Please contact the Secretaries Office if required. A First Aider will be available over night and for other emergencies, phone numbers will be available at the Stable Managers office.

PHOTOGRAPHIC RIGHTS

Photographic Rights – competitors and their parents/guardians give permission for any photographs/videos/other images taken by press/outside agencies/official Pony Club photographers at The Pony Club Championships to be published in the press and on the internet for publicity purposes and any official Pony Club publication. The Pony Club will select photographs for publication with care and respect for those shown.

PERFORMANCE ENHANCING DRUGS are forbidden for all sports, this includes Pony Club Competitions. All competitors should be aware that random samples may be taken for testing.

Please note that at all times on and away from the Showground, parents are responsible for their children.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUERIES PLEASE DO CONTACT ANY OF THE OFFICIALS ON THE TELEPHONE NUMBERS ABOVE OR AT THE SECRETARY’S OFFICE.

THE CHESHIRE HUNT NORTH BRANCH WISH EVERYONE A VERY SUCCESSFUL AND ABOVE ALL, FUN VISIT TO

THE PONY CLUB NOVICE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2011.