Area 8 Northern Novice One Day Event inc. The Bloom Cup, The Rossli Salver and the Sida Page Trophy

Entries

Entries are preferred online at www.horse-events.co.uk If you have any queries regarding online entries please contact Horse-Events 07962251696 info@horse-events.co.uk

Entry fees: Entry fee will be £70 per competitor. Please note all entries are Subject to £2 Class non-refundable booking fee.

Substitution, Withdrawals and Refunds

If you would like to edit your horse or rider details change class or cancel your entry before the closing date of the event please login to your Horse Events account and edit your booking under the ‘EDIT ENTRY’ Tab

For ALL changes of horse and rider substitutions after the closing date there is a £5 charge please fill out the following form online at: https://www.horse-events.co.uk/rider-horse-substitutions-form/

ALL TEAM ENTRIES MUST BE MADE BY THE BRANCH DC.

This is a team competition inaugurated by Mrs Jenny Bloom & Mr. Maurice Wright for Branches in Area 8 who do not take part in the Gosling Cup. It is aimed at the true novice riders and to encourage members to participate as a team.

Eligible ‘Northern’ Branches for the Bloom Cup: Easton Harriers, Littleport & District, North Norfolk, Soham & District, South Norfolk, Thetford Chase, Walpole & District, Waveney Harriers, West Norfolk

All Other Branches are invited to enter Class 1, with the Bloom Cup being awarded to the highest placed eligible Northern Branch.

Composition of Teams. Open to all pony club members riding horses or ponies.

1. Combination of horse/pony and rider who have competed in Pony Club Area PC110, PC100+, PC100 Eventing or have competed at BE100 may compete but will carry a penalty of 10 points.

2. Combinations who have qualified for the PC90 Eventing Championships 2024 may compete but will carry a penalty of 10 points.

3. Combinations who have been placed 1-5 in any BE90 may compete but will carry a penalty of 10 points

4. Horse/ponies that have competed at Pony Club Open/PC110 Area Eventing or have BE points in the current or previous year may compete but will carry a penalty of 10 points.

Teams of 3 or 4 with the highest placed 3 to count.

Each branch may enter multiple teams.

If a Branch is unable to field a team, they may enter 1 or 2 individuals under the above eligibility criteria.

Class 1 and 2 competition comprises:

PC90 Eventing Test 2013

Show Jumping Max. height 0.95cm (max 2 fences) and include 1 double. Speed 325m per minute

Cross Country Max. height 0.90cm to include 18-25 jumping efforts with ‘L’ alternatives at the more difficult fences. Speed 450m per minute. Penalties as current PC Eventing rules.

Awards

Bloom Cup Trophy to the best Northern team

Team rosettes to 6th place

Best dressage rosette in each section

Rosettes 1st – 6th in each section

Rosettes to all double clear rounds

Competitors must be present to receive their awards

Rules

This event is run under the Pony Club Eventing Rules 2024 for PC90

Particular attention is drawn to the fact that riders must leave the course after 3 refusals at the same fence and after a total of 4 refusals on the course and will not be permitted to continue.

Objections for class 1 to be lodged by the DC or team representative to the Chief

Kindly sponsored by Ben Burgess

For eligible ‘Northern’ Branch Teams: Easton Harriers, Littleport & District, North Norfolk, Soham & District, South Norfolk, Thetford Chase, Walpole & District, Waveney Harriers, West Norfolk.

All Other Branches are invited to enter Class 3, with the Rossli Salver being awarded to the highest placed eligible Northern Branch.

Each branch may enter multiple teams. Teams to be made up of 3 or 4, with the highest placed 3 to count.

If a branch is unable to field a team they will be able to enter 1 or 2 individuals.

Composition of Teams:

Open to all pony club members riding horses or ponies.

To all horse/pony and rider combination who have not represented their branch at PC100 or above at the Area Eventing.

Class 3 and 4 Competition Comprises:

Dressage Test: Grassroots PC80 Test 2018

Show Jumping: Fences will not exceed 0.85cm (max. two at this height).

Cross Country: Fences up to 0.80cm approx.

Note: There are no time penalties for going too slowly but twice the optimum time will result in elimination. The optimum time 435m per minute with penalties for going too fast as per PC eventing rule book.

Team rosettes to 6th place

Best dressage rosette in each section

Rosettes 1st – 6th in each section

Rosettes to all double clear rounds

Kindly Sponsored by : Gresham’s School

Eligible ‘Northern’ Branches Teams: Easton Harriers, Littleport & District, North Norfolk, Soham & District, South Norfolk, Thetford Chase, Walpole & District, Waveney Harriers, West Norfolk.

All other Branches are invited to enter Class 5, with the Sida-Page Trophy being awarded to the highest placed eligible Northern Branch.

Each branch may enter multiple teams. Teams to be made up of 3 or 4, with the highest placed 3 to count.

If a branch is unable to field a team they will be able to enter 1 or 2 individuals.

Composition of Teams:

Open to all pony club members riding horse or ponies

This class is open to all horse/pony and rider combination who have not represented their branch at PC90 and above Area Eventing.

Classes 5 & 6 competition comprise:

Dressage Test: Preliminary PC70 Test 2022 (Callers allowed with 6 penalty points)

Show Jumping: Fences will not exceed 0.75cm (max. two at this height).

Cross Country: Fences up to 0.70cm approx.

Note: There are no time penalties for going too slowly but twice the optimum time will result in elimination. The optimum time 435m per minute with penalties for going too fast as per PC eventing rule book.

Team rosettes to 6th place

Best dressage rosette in each section

Rosettes 1st – 6th in each section

Rosettes to all double clear rounds

RULES AND CONDITIONS (APPLICABLE TO ALL CLASSES)

1. To be run in accordance with Pony Club Eventing Rules 2024 and Northern Eventing Rules for applicable classes 1, 3, and 5.

2. Please ensure your members comply with 2024 eligibility, hat tagging and body protector rules and have a responsible adult present.

3. For Cross Country – body protectors must meet BETA 2018 level 3 standard (blue label), and officially tagged jockey skull caps with no fixed peak must be worn. Anyone wearing a woof wear or similar body cage should lodge a key with the secretary.

4. Riders must wear the same number for all three disciplines.

5. No ponies or horses to be left unsupervised whilst tied to a vehicle/trailer.

6. No horse / pony will be allowed to compete more than once.

7. A valid passport and vaccination record must accompany the horse/pony to this event and must be available for inspection if required by event officials. Vaccinations must be in accordance with The Pony Club biosecurity policy.

Times and numbers will be published live on Pony Club Results by Thursday 8th August 2024.

All numbers will be printed by us with the sponsor of each class on the numbers. Please come and collect your number on arrival from the secretary. All team numbers will be given to the DC or team trainer only.

Photographic Rights

Competitors and their parents/guardians have given permission for any photographic and/or film or TV footage taken of persons or horses/ponies taking part in Pony Club events to be used and published in any media whatsoever for editorial purposes, press information or advertising by or on behalf of the Pony Club and/or Official Sponsors of the Pony Club.

This event is a Qualifier for the Horse Events National Unaffiliated SEG & Young Horse Eventing Championships 2024 Incorporating:

* Amateur ONLY classes – Riders must meet eligibility criteria to ensure a true amateur class

* Open class for young horses – open to all levels of rider with horse 4, 5 or 6 years in their 1st or 2nd year of eventing.

* Schools Equestrian Games Eventing Championships – the Prestigious Schools Eventing series to find the Schools eventing champions.

Championships 21st -22nd September  – Dauntsey Park, Wiltshire. 80, 90 & 100cm

For full information on how to qualify and venues visit: https://www.horse-events.co.uk/horse-events-national-eventing-championships/