27Th Jan Social Evening, AGM & Prize Giving Fairfield College Dilton Marsh

2017 CALENDAR

27th Jan Social Evening, AGM & Prize Giving Fairfield College Dilton Marsh

5th March Mufti Dressage Heywood Equestrian Centre

9th April Dressage West Wilts Equestrian Centre

14th May Dressage Mendip Plains

9th July Dressage Wadswick

6th Aug Dressage & Social Event Shepton Mallett

17th Sept Dressage Blenches Mill Heywood

5th Nov Championships & Open Dressage Mendip Plains

3rd Dec Dressage Mufti/Xmas Show Heywood Equestrian Centre

SDG POINTS TROPHY

Points are awarded for each horse and rider combination based on scores accumulated at each competition. There is an Adult and Junior member point’s trophy and rosettes to 6th place are awarded at the AGM in January

RoR –This is for ex racehorses that have raced in GB and are registered with RoR. There will be a point’s trophy awarded at the end of the year. Please state on entry form if eligible.

Veteran – Merriefach Veteran Trophy For horses and ponies 16 years & over. There will be a point’s trophy awarded at the end of the year. Please state on entry form if eligible.

Wylye Valley Pony Club: Open to all WVPC Members WVPC Rosettes to highest placed Wylye PC Members and points towards WVPC Dressage league. Please state member on entry form. Will also receive Saxon Rosettes and be included in all placings.

With grateful thanks to our sponsors for trophies, rosettes, prizes and vouchers.

SAXON DRESSAGE GROUP

www.saxondressagegroup.co.uk

Affiliated to British Riding Clubs – Area 9

Dressage Competition

Open to everyone

Sunday 17th September 2017

Blenches Mill Farm

Heywood Nr Westbury

Wilts BA13 4LR

All tests will be run on grass

By kind permission of Mr & Mrs T Painter

CLASSES

v Saxon Minis/Junior Walk & Trot --10 years under only may be led

v Walk and Trot – Open and Junior sections

v Preliminary – Open and Junior sections

v Novice

v Elementary

v Medium

Classes

Class 1 / Junior % Class SDG Junior W/T Test R or S
(May be led – 10 years & under only)
Class 2 / SDG Walk & Trot Test B Sections: Open & Junior
Class 3 / BD Introductory C (2016) Sections: Open & Junior
Class 4 / Preliminary 2 (2016) Sections: Open & Junior
Class 5 / Prelim 18 (2002) Sections: Open & Junior
Class 6 / Novice 24 (2010)
Class 7 / Novice 28 (2008)
Class 8 / Open Elementary & Medium % Class choose from Elem 44 (2002)or Elem 49(2009) or Medium 63 or Medium 71

v All tests will be ridden on a grass

v Class 1 Saxon Junior W &T Test 10 years and under only may be led, please note this is the only assistance that may be given to rider – thank you.

v Class 2 to 5 will have a Junior & open section based on numbers as per rule 10

v You may enter both tests in a percentage class. The scores from all tests will be used to determine the placings

v Walk & Trot Classes are for Horse & rider combinations without BD points, – also not to have completed any BE event.

v Classes may be split/amalgamated dependant on entries

Copies of Saxon Dressage Group tests are available from the Website www.saxondressagegroup.co.uk All other tests available from British Dressage

Please send entries to:

Entries Secretary Saxon Dressage Group 7 Sunnyvale Camerton Bath BA2 0QD

Cheques to made payable to: Saxon Dressage Group or enter online via EQUO Entry System www.equoevents.co.uk

Membership: To join Saxon Dressage Group please send SAE to:

Membership Secretary, Saxon Dressage Group, 31 Fairwood Road, Penleigh, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4EA or download an application form from: www.saxondressagegroup.co.uk

RULES OF ENTRY

1. Entry fees: Dressage SDG Members £9.50 per class Dressage/ Non-Members £13 per class. JUNIOR W & T TEST £8.50 per test (Late entries 50% extra per class – see rule 7)

Fees must be enclosed with entry or entry will not be accepted without.

2. Competitors must abide by these rules as condition of entry. Members must abide by Saxon Dressage Membership Rules; copies obtainable from website or Entry Secretary. All tests run under BD rules unless otherwise stated. Whips/commanders allowed in all tests unless otherwise stated.

3. Unless stated on entry form entrants will be placed in open sections. Any restrictions on classes must be adhered to or competitors will be placed in open section.

4. Save for the death or personal injury caused by the negligence of the organisers or anyone for whom they are in law responsible, neither the organisers of any competition to which these rules apply nor any agent, employee or representative, accepts any responsibility for any accident, loss, damage, injury or illness to horses, riders, owners, spectators, land or any other person, howsoever caused.

5. Riders under 16 years of age must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times

6. 6 TIMES: Two days before competition call 07808 088039 between 7.30pm 8.30 pm or via the Website www.saxondressagegroup.co.uk

8. ENTRIES CLOSE MONDAY BEFORE COMPETITION. Online entries via www.equoevents.co.uk late entries at 50% extra per class only if times have not been finalised and space allows. Sorry No Telephone or email entries will be accepted.

9. All withdrawals to 07808 088039 only (by 6pm on the Monday before competition). No refunds will be given for withdrawals made after this time.

10. Competitors must be correctly dressed as per BD Rules. Hats must adhere to current BRC 2016 Safety Standards. Tack & bits must comply with BD Rules for dressage competitions.

11. The Committee reserve the right to alter or cancel any show/class, refuse any entries without explanation AND their decision is final. Classes may be split/amalgamated dependant on entry numbers.

12. All horses and ponies entered must be 4 years old and over. Only horses/ponies entered at the event may be brought/ridden the event Horses and ponies must not be left tied up outside horseboxes/trailers unsupervised.

13. All dogs should preferably be left at home if not they MUST be on a lead at all times.

14. Please take ALL your litter, hay, droppings etc. home with you.

SAXON DRESSAGE GROUP- COMPETITION ENTRY FORM

VENUE DATE:

Class / Section / Test / Horse/ Pony / Rider / Age if under 16 / RoR/Vet/WVPC
Write below / Fee
Member Yes /No / Total Fees

Name, & contact tel. (in case of cancellation) ______

______

I agree to abide by Rules of Entry: Signed ______

Please send entries to: Entries Secretary Saxon Dressage Group, 7 Sunnyvale Camerton Bath BA2 0QD Cheques payable to: Saxon Dressage Group