Area 8 Regional Eventing Qualifier (PC70 and PC 70 plus)
Suffolk
Times have now been published on Horse Events. They will also be uploaded to Pony Club Results later this evening.
Area 8 Regional Eventing Qualifier (PC70 and PC 70 plus) is being organised by Suffolk Pony Club and the booking agent is Equine Bookings
| Event Date: | 16/06/2024 08:30 |
| Booking Closes: | 11/06/2024 21:00 |
| Withdrawal Date: | 10/06/2024 |
| Times Issued: |
13/06/2024 (not before 6pm)
(On Pony Club Results Website) |
| Course Walking: | 15/06/2024 14:00 - 15/05/2024 17:00 |
Please note medical cover is included in the cost of entry for this event.
If you are a team manager and need team manager permissions adding to your account please request an account upgrade to grant you access to view and manage your team entries.
Request PermissionsQualifier class for the Pony Club Eastern Regional Championships to be held at Aston le Walls, West Midlands on the weekend of 24th and 25th August 2024.
Qualifier class for the Pony Club Eastern Regional Championships to be held at Aston le Walls, West Midlands on the weekend of 24th and 25th August 2024.
Withdrawal Date: 10/06/2024
Full refunds will be given up until the withdrawal date (subject to a £5 admin charge).
After the closing date no refunds will be made without a doctor or vet certificate, unless there is a waiting list and we can fill your place. In this case a refund will be given (subject to an admin charge of £5).
If the event is cancelled before the withdrawal date a full refund will be given.
If the event is cancelled after the withdrawal date (but before the start of the competition) entries will be refunded minus an administration fee of £15.
If the event is abandoned (after it has started) 50% of the entry fee will be refunded to those who have not already competed.
Please note: booking fees are non-refundable in all cases.
After the closing date please contact the event Secretary treasurer.suffolk@pcuk.org to make any changes
Before the closing date please login to your Horse Events Account and cancel your entry. If a refund is due this will be processed automatically. To withdraw after the closing date please contact the event Secretary treasurer.suffolk@pcuk.org
ICKWORTH PARK
BURY ST EDMUNDS
IP29 5QE
ENTER ONLINE AT: Horse Events Entry Fees Team entry: £55 per rider (teams of 3 or 4) Individual Entry: £55 per entry
ENTRIES: All entries should be made online at Horse Events This is a single booking form process, and entries will not be confirmed without payment. All entries include medical cover.
Entries for both Teams and Individuals must have been approved by the Branch DC or Centre Proprietor.
For any entry changes (rider change, horse change, class change, withdrawal etc) before the closing date please log onto your Horse Events account and make the changes. After the closing date please contact the event secretary for any changes XC course designer: Joe Weller Entries Close/Withdrawal Date: 10th June 2024 at midnight. No late entries.
Class 1 is a team and individual qualifier for the Pony Club Eastern Regional Championships to be held at Aston Le Walls West Midlands on the weekend of 24th and 25th August 2024. Open to ALL Area 8 branch members who are 13 years or under on 1st January 2024 AND who have NOT previously competed at any PC80 or above Area or Regional competition for Eventing. Open to individuals and teams that consist of three or four members.
Class 2 is an individual qualifier for the Pony Club Eastern Regional Championships to be held at Aston Le Walls West Midlands on the weekend of 24th and 25th August 2024 There is NO Team competition. Open to ALL Area 8 branch members who are 14 years and over on 1st January 2024 and who have NOT previously competed at any PC80 or above Area or Regional competition for Eventing.
On the day there will be catering facilities will be on site for snacks and drinks throughout the day.
Photographer: Richard Weller-Poley Photography, www.rwpphoto.com 01787 281683 info@rwpphoto.com
Live results on the day will be available on Pony Club Results at: https://www.ponyclubresults.co.uk/index.php
Times will be published on Thursday 13th June 2024 (after 6pm) at: Pony Club Results
Course Walking: Saturday 15th June 2024 from 2pm – 5pm (and on the day)
Dogs are welcome but MUST be always on a short lead in all areas of the venue.
Information such as course maps etc will be found on the Suffolk PC website closer to the event, and also the dedicated Facebook Page The Gosling Cup and PC Area 8 70cm Eventing Qualifier. Please follow the page for further information and updates.
Rosettes to 6th place in all individual classes.
Team rosettes to 6th place.
There will be an unmounted Prizegiving for each class on the day after class results have been posted and verified. All prize winners must be correctly dressed.
● To be run in accordance with Pony Club Eventing Rules 2024. All rules are available at – https://pcuk.org/officials/rulebooks/. Please take special note of the updated body protector rule.
● A body protector is compulsory for all Pony Club Cross Country riding (including Arena Eventing) and Pony Racing activities whether it be training or competition. A body protector for these activities must meet BETA 2018 Level 3 Standard (blue and black label)
● AIR JACKETS If a rider chooses to wear an air jacket in Cross Country or Pony Racing, it must only be used in addition with a normal body protector which meets BETA 2018 Level 3 standard (blue and black label).
● Commanders are permitted in dressage in PC70 and PC70 plus.
● No XC time penalties at PC70 level. No stop watches at PC70 level.
● Skull caps must be worn at all levels of xc.
● White, beige, cream, dark or muted coloured jodhpurs are allowed in all phases.
● Please ensure you comply with 2024 Pony Club hat tagging (pink tags for this year), body protector and medical armband rules. Sleeves must cover the shoulders for the XC phase.
● Please note the new whip rule for 2022 onwards (SJ and XC): A whip, if carried, must be held in the hand by the handle with the handle at the top. The whip must be “padded”. The maximum length of the “Whip” is 70cm and must be no less than 45cm. For full details follow the link above for rulebook. For dressage – a whip any length may be carried for PC70 and PC70 plus
● No horses/ponies under 5 years of age can compete.
● No horse will be allowed to compete more than once.
● The Judges’ decision is final. Any objections should be made to the Secretary on the day.
● Any outside assistance or interference by anyone other than an OFFICIAL will result in elimination.
● 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.
● 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 Eventing Rule Book 2024.
● Hair must be tied back securely and above the collar preferably in a hairnet.
● Stopwatches are not allowed at PC70 and PC70 plus
● Please bring a number bib and provide your own number. Template for number printing will be available at www.ponyclubresults.co.uk once times have been published.
Rules and Eligibility The rule book for PC Eventing can be found here: https://pcuk.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Eventing-Rulebook-Cover-2024.png
LEGAL LIABILITY: Save for 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 event to which these rules apply, nor the Pony Club, nor any agent, employee or representative of these bodies, accepts any liability for any accident, loss, damage, injury or illness to horses, owners, riders, spectators, land, cars, their contents and accessories, or any other person or property whatsoever, whether caused by their negligence, breach of contract or in any other way whatsoever.
HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE: The Organisers of this Event have taken reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of everyone present. For these measures to be effective, everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring and must obey the instructions of the Organisers and all the Officials and Stewards.