Gidgegannup Dressage Division

Gidgegannup Dressage Division

PO Box 29

MUNDARING 6073

Application for Entry

One entry form per horse/rider combination. Cross box below the test(s) you wish to enter.

$20 per test Gidgegannup Dressage Club members

$25 per test non members

Preferred Entry Method – Email this completed Form ensuring you make your payment prior via Direct Debit and include your Direct Debit receipt number above and put your Surname and First initial as the payment reference when transacting your payment.Account Name: G&HEA Dressage Division BSB: 036 087ACCOUNT No: 220157 Or - Post your entry and cheque to: Event Secretary, G&HEA Dressage Division, 220 Naranga Place, Stoneville 6081.

Please note that this will run under Equestrian Australia rules for Dressage. Tests and rules available at

All riders must be current members of EWA or members of G&HEA Dressage Division to compete.

Competition membership is available at $10.00 per event.

Closing date for Entries and Payments: Friday 17 February 2012. No late entries accepted. No payment, no entry. Payments must accompany entry -

Draw available: Wednesday 22 February 2012 on the calendar at

No preferences for the draw will be undertaken nor will the draw be changed upon posting.

Scratchings - Please contact – Marjory – 0407 089 056 or Lesley - 0429884247

FOOD & DRINKS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE ON THE DAY FROM THE CLUB HOUSE

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

a) A completed Entry Form acknowledges understanding and acceptance of all Conditions of Entry to this event.

b) A maximum of 3 tests at 2 consecutive levels may be ridden per horse/pony per day.

c) All Membership & registration documents must be available on request

d) Amendments to the draw may be made no later than 48 hours before the start of the event. GDD will attempt to contact competitors if a change affects them but final responsibility is on the competitor to check the draw on the day of competition. Whilst every attempt will be made to adhere to the start times in the draw, it is the rider's responsibility to be aware via the Marshall/ Gear Checker if an arena is running ahead of schedule. If this does occur you may be asked to ride earlier than the draw time.

e) It is recommended that competitors report to the Marshall/Gear Checker for inspection 20 minutes prior to competing

f) Refunds and Scratchings - Entry fees will not be refunded after the closing date of entries unless a medical or veterinary certificate is produced within 5 days of the completion of the event.. Entry fees will be refunded in full for withdrawals before the closing date, and for riders on the reserve list who are not offered a start in the competition.

g) Warm up etiquette - Riding rules for warm up areas as documented in the EWA Handbook.

Correct protocol in the warm up arena is expected. There is no lunging in the warm up areas. Helmets must be worn when lunging.

h) Officials, Ground Staff and Volunteers: These people are essential in the running of our competitions and events. Please treat them with respect. Poor sportsmanship will not be tolerated.

i) Duty of care: It is your responsibility to promptly report unsafe and or hazardous situations to the Event Organiser.

Stallion Safe Practices Guidelines

In the interests of public safety Equestrian Australia (EA), with the assistance of the National Sport Committees, has developed the following Stallion Safe Practise Guidelines for the management of stallions at competitions and public venues.

EA requests that all Australian events running under Equestrian Australia and FEI rules, make the use of the horse and float Stallion Identification Discs compulsory effective as of 01 January 2011 (see point 1 of the guidelines).

Equestrian Australia also recommends events and organisations adopt the following set of guidelines for the handling of stallions.

1.Stallions should wear official ‘discs’ at all times whilst at the venue.These discs are to be worn on both sides of head collars and bridles or on some part of the horse on both sides to identify to others that the horse is a stallion.

2.No stallion is to be moved around a venue without displaying the stallion discs and a suitable restraint.The restraint can be a bridle, a rearing bit or a chain lead rein over the nose or under the jaw.

3.Where possible all stallions are to be stabled. If suitable stabling is not available stallions need to wear a collar, which is securely tied to the outside of a truck or trailer. Stallions tied to the outside of a truck or trailer MUST be supervised at all times.

4. Stallions may be substituted in prize-giving ceremonies with another horse should the rider deem it to be safer.

5. It is recommended that riders and handlers of stallions at shows be over the age of 17 years; however, it is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to understand the full code of conduct for stallions at events. With the exception of rule 1.1.8 in the Show Horse Rules and Guidelines, stallions are not permitted in Show Horse classes at EA State or Championship events. All riders/handlers under the age of 17 years must be supervised by an adult/parent/guardian whilst at the event.

6.It is the stallion owner’s/rider’s responsibility to ensure that all possible safety precautions are taken.

7. Floats/Trucks that transport stallions should display the official magnet giving notice that there isa stallion on board.

8. These guidelines are consistent with Equestrian Australia's focus on improving safety by identifying risks and putting in place measures to mitigate those risks.

This Code of Conduct is designed to make things easier for Stallion Owners, Riders and Handlers.

Disclaimer of Liability: Neither the Organising Committee, nor Gidgegannup Dressage Division, accepts any liability for any accident, loss, damage, injury or illness to horses, owners, grooms, spectators or any other person or property whatsoever.

ALL riders MUST have signed a disclaimer form prior to participation (EWA & GDD members sign when joining). This is a condition of insurance.

Marjory StangerLesley Smit

President

Gidgegannup Dressage Division

Phone - 08 9295 140308 92952653

Mob - 0407 089 0560429884247