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Suffolk Pony Club ODE 27th April 2025
Suffolk
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Suffolk Pony Club ODE 27th April 2025 is being organised by Suffolk Pony Club and the booking agent is Equine Bookings
Useful Dates & Times
| Event Date: | 27/04/2025 08:00 |
| Booking Closes: | 21/04/2025 23:55 |
| Withdrawal Date: | 21/04/2025 |
| Times Issued: |
24/04/2025 (not before 6pm)
(On Pony Club Results Website) |
| Course Walking: | 26/04/2025 14:00 - 26/04/2025 17:00 |
Medical Cover
Please note medical cover is included in the cost of entry for this event.
Event Contacts
Organiser
Secretary
Booking
Class 1: PC70
From£55.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per ticket).
Preliminary PC70 Test 2022 Read More…
SJ 75cm max & XC 70cm max. NO STOP WATCHES ALLOWED.
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Class 2: PC80
From£55.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per ticket).
Grassroots PC80 Test 2018 Read More…
SJ 85cm max & XC 80cm max. NO STOPWATCHES ALLOWED
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Class 3: PC90
From£55.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per ticket).
PC90 Eventing Test 2025 Read More…
SJ 95cm max & XC 90cm max
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Class 4: PC100
From£55.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per ticket).
PC100 Eventing Test 2015 Read More…
SJ 105cm max & XC 100cm max
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CLASS 5: PC CHAIRMANS CUP
From£55.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per ticket).
PC110 Eventing Test 2022 110cm max 105cm max Read More…
Show Jumping 110cm max XC 105cm max (This class will run over the same XC course as the PC100)
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Team Entry
£10.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per ticket).
Up to 4 members per team (one from classes 1 or 2, plus 2 or 3 from any class). Best 3 scores to count. Teams must be declared before the start of the competition.
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Refund, Withdrawals & Entry Changes
Withdrawal Date: 21/04/2025
Refund minus an admin fee of £5 up until Withdrawal date. After the Withdrawal date only refund if replaced from the wait list.
In the unfortunate situation of the event having to cancel 50% of your entry fee will be refunded, minus any Booking fees.
After the closing date please contact the event Secretary jcrawf62@hotmail.com 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 jcrawf62@hotmail.com
Location
Address
Kings MeadowIckworth Park
Bury St Edmunds
IP29 5QE
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Directions
Entry information
Entry Fees: £65 per entry (£55 for SPC members only) Includes first aid (all entries)
Team Entry: £10 per team (in addition to individual entry for each team member)
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. 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
On site Facilities
There will be catering facilities will be on site for snacks and drinks throughout the day.
Photographer: Richard Weller-Poley Photography, www.rwpphoto.com 01787281683 info@rwpphoto.com
Prizes & Prize Giving
Prizes & Prize Giving: Rosettes to 10th place in all individual classes.
Plus, best dressage in each class and best SPC Member in each class.
Team rosettes to 10th place.
Rosettes can be collected on the day after class results have been posted and verified.
Live results on the day will be available on Pony Club Results at: https://www.ponyclubresults.co.uk/index.php
Rules
To be run in accordance with Pony Club Eventing Rules 2025. 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 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).
● No commanders in Dressage PC80 and above.
● PC80 XC – time penalties now given for too slow, no stop watches allowed at PC80 in all sections
● 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 2025 Pony Club hat tagging (Pink tags indicating hat compliance and Yellow tag indicating permission to wear spurs) plus 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. No whips Dressage PC90 and above.
● 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 2025.
● Hair must be tied back securely and above the collar preferably in a hairnet
● Stopwatches allowed for PC90 and above only
● 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.
Qualifier
This event is a Qualifier for the Horse-Events National Eventing Championships 2025 inc. Unaffiliated Schools Equestrian Games & Young Horse at 70cm 80cm 90cm 100cm
This event is a Qualifier for the Horse Events National Unaffiliated SEG & Young Horse Eventing Championships 2025 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 20th -21st September – Dauntsey Park, Wiltshire.70cm, 80cm, 90cm & 100cm
For full information on how to qualify and venues visit: https://www.horse-events.co.uk/horse-events-national-eventing-championships/
Terms and Conditions
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.