HYNDSHAWLAND FARM STABLES

WINTER ARENA TREC SERIES

DATES

OCTOBER 9TH 2016

NOVEMBER 6TH 2016

DECEMBER 11th 2016

JANUARY 22ND 2017

FEBRUARY 26TH 2017

Supporting

These competitions will be 2 phase. Control of paces (MA) and obstacles (PTV). They will be held outdoors, weather permitting with a move indoors if the weather is against us. For those who would like to tackle some orienteering as well, there will a short route set and for those who would like a bigger challenge, some grids and bearings. (Extra cost of £5.00)

There will be a separate Hyndshawland Winter league.

ALSO NOW INCORPORATING THE NEW SOUTH OF SCOTLAND TREC WINTER LEAGUE

All placings will be notified to Trec GB and Trec Scotland and South of Scotland TREC

For the rules on the TREC GB Winter league, please go to their website

Classes

1. NOVICE RIDER

Open to RIDERS that have not been placed 1st in two or more NEWCOMER classes, or to have won an Intermediate or an Open class at WINTER TREC Competitions prior to 1st October 2016. PTV obstacles equivalent to Level 1

2. NOVICE HORSE

Open to HORSES that have not been placed 1st in two or more NEWCOMER classes, or to have won an Intermediate or an Open class at WINTER TREC Competitions prior to 1st October 2016. PTV obstacles equivalent to Level 1

3. INTERMEDIATE

Horse and rider combination not to have been placed 1st in two or more INTERMEDIATE classes, or to have won an Open class at WINTER TREC competitions prior to 1st October 2016. PTV obstacles equivalent to Level 2/3

4. OPEN

Open to all horses and riders. PTV obstacles equivalent to Level 3/4

5. Pairs

Open to all

6. Top score

Open to all.

Each of the league classes 1- 4 (above) will have their own national league.
League points will be awarded depending on finishing position: 10 points for 1st down to 1 point for 10th place.

The highest four scores will be counted for the league. In the event of equal positions TOTAL actual PTV scores (from all 4 events) will be taken into account.

ENTRIES CLOSE: Thursday before each date All enquiries to: Dot Still, Hyndshawland Farm Stables, Elsrickle, ML12 6RD. Phone 07774 614776

GENERAL RULES & CONDITIONS

Placing will be decided with the rider gaining the highest combined score from the PTV and Control of Paces phases taking the first prize. In the event of equality the highest score from PTV will take precedence.
RULES AS PER THE TREC GB RULEBOOK AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD FROM

1. Competitions are open to all horses and ponies providing that they are a minimum of 4yrs of age.

2. Riders any age, juniors may ride horses and seniors may ride ponies.
3. No rider will be permitted to start any phase of the event unless wearing a hard hat, which meets current standard recommended by the BHS (PAS 015,or ASTMF 1163 and bearing kite mark or SEI) that is properly fitted and fastened with a chinstrap. See below***
4. Riders may choose to wear a body protector during any phase of the competition. If worn, Beta 3 standard is strongly recommended.
5. Tack & dress informal but safe. Riders must wear suitable riding footwear.
6. Standing Martingales and other fixed reins are forbidden. If a running martingale is used, horse must be led from headcollar and lead rope for led PTV obstacles.
7. Whips must not exceed 75cms. Spurs, if worn, must be rounded, not exceeding 3.5cms in length and pointed downwards.
8. The judges and officials decision is final and must be complied with at all times. Un- corrected error on PTV course will result in a ZERO score for the PTV.
Elimination may result for any of the following reasons: Excessive use of whip, Abusive language, Dangerous riding,
9. No horse or pony may compete more than once in any affiliated class.

***PLEASE NOTE THAT HATS THAT ARE STANDARD EN 1384 ONLY CAN NO LONGER BE USED IN A TREC COMPETITION. Hats as stated above are acceptable.

TREC GB WINTER TREC

ENTRY FORM: PLEASE ENCLOSE CHEQUES PAYABLE TO Hyndshawland Farm StablesAND SEND WITH SIGNED ENTRIES TO:Dot Still, Hyndshawland Farm Stables, Elsrickle, ML12 6RD.

EVENT NAME:...... VENUE:...... DATE ...... RIDERS NAME: ......
ADDRESS: ...... POSTCODE:...... TELEPHONE:...... EMAIL ADDRESS:...... EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS IN THE EVENT OF AN INCIDENT ON THE DAY NAME...... TELEPHONE......

HORSE...... HEIGHT...... CLUB MEMBERSHIP #...... TREC GB MEMBER #......

SOUTH OF SCOTLAND TREC MEMBERS GET £1.00 DISCOUNT ON EVERY CLASS. See below

CLASS: PLEASE SELECT / FEE
1 NOVICE RIDER / SoS TRECMembers £9.00
TREC GB Red or OTHER club Members £10.00
Non Members £.12.00includes £2.00DAY membership / ENCLOSED £
2 NOVICE HORSE / £
3 INTERMEDIATE / £
4 OPEN / £
5 Orienteering / CLUB members £5.00
Non Members £5.00includes £0.00DAY membership / £
6 / £
TOTAL / £

I have read and agree to abide by the CLUB & TREC GB rules. I am happy for any photographs taken to be used in event reports and publicity for the club and TREC GB. I further accept and acknowledge that horse riding is by nature a high risk sport and I take part entirely at my own risk.

Please sign and date ......

SIGNED: If the competitor is under 16 a parent or guardian must sign. A parental consent form must also be sent for any riders under 16.