Area 15 & 16 Tetrathlon incl NQ Mini, Beanies & Tadpoles

ENTRY FEE:

Tetrathlon  Classes  1 – 8 £60

Tetrathlon classes  9, 10 and 11 £45

Triathlon only £25

First Aid included

Entries via Horse-Events.co.uk – 15/16 Area Tetrathlon

Closing date for entries. Sunday 22nd June 2024 (Late entries until 25/6 + £5 if spaces permit)

Entries and enquiries prior to event to: Katherine Emmett. 07896 431229 swtetrathlon@gmail.com, Andy Miller. 07483 040859

● All classes are open to all members of the Pony Club.

● Not open to non-Pony Club members.

● Classes 1 – 6 will incorporate the qualifying competition for area 15 and 16 for the Pony Club National Tetrathlon Championships. The winning team and first two competitors not in a winning team in each area will qualify. See 2024 rulebook for more details.

● There will be a Triathlon option for Minis, Tadpoles and Beanies as classes 12 – 14

● Options for novice competitors. Classes 1 to 10 will have the option to ride the smaller course incurring a 400 penalty.

● Beanies incur 200 penalties for being led ,  100 penalties for assisted.

● Novice Mini’s, Tadpoles & Beanies will be in the Arena    70 – 45 cms.

● NB Anyone wanting to qualify for the championships must jump their correct height course.

● This Competition will run in accordance with the rules of the 2024 Pony Club Tetrathlon Rule Book.

Ride

● The course will be available for walking from 2pm on Saturday 6th July 2024.

● Competitors must comply with the Pony Club 2024 hat, body protector, medical armband, stirrups, whip and spur rules. In particular please see new hat standards & body protectors set out in 2024 rulebook.

● Please provide your own number bibs and print your own numbers. Once times are published there will be an option to do this on the ponyclubresults website. Please make sure that the number is sufficiently large to be legible to judges and stewards at a distance.

● Any unsafe behaviour or conduct deemed detrimental to a horse or pony’s welfare (e.g. excessive use of the whip or spurs) may at the organisers’ discretion result in the competitor being asked to leave the course.

● Horse sharing between family members may be allowed at the discretion of the organiser and with prior agreement and their DC approval.

Swim

● Buoyancy aids will ONLY be allowed for the Beanies in the swimming.

● Outside lane cannot be guaranteed.

No Dogs at Kings College and must be kept on a lead at Stockland Lovell.

Rosettes:

Branch Teams to Third  in Classes 1-6

To 6th for Mixed teams from Classes 7-11

Class Individuals to Sixth in each Class

Best Shoot, Swim, Run and 1400 Ride in each class

Teams of 3 or 4 (3 to count) may be entered as follows:   Competitors may only be part of one team.

● Branch Teams (classes 1 – 6) from one class only.     Qualifier

● Branch Mixed Sex Teams from one level only – ie from Classes 1&2,  3&4,  5&6     Qualifier

● Mixed Classes from the same Branch can form Branch teams from classes 7-11.

● No teams classes 12-14

Times will be forwarded to team managers and also be on Pony Club Results: www.ponyclubresults.co.uk on Thursday 4th July 2024. We will be using this website for further information, times and results on the day.

Refreshments Full refreshments will be available at Kings College on Saturday and Stockland Lovell Sunday.

Photography by Rob Bayes on Sunday 7th July.

“Photographic Rights – by entering this competition, competitors and their guardians give permission for any photographic and/or film or TV footage taken of persons taking part this event 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.”

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL HORSES AND PONIES MUST BE COMPLIANT WITH THE PONY CLUB VACCINATION RULE 2024. There will be spot checks on the day.

Stepping Stones  – Minimus Regional Team Competition (Last Year Minis)

This competition with 80cm arena jumping will take place at the Championships. This event is not a qualifier as teams will be selected by invitation of the area chair. However good performance – especially in the ride phase – at this and other Tetrathlons will be noted.

Fence Judges (for tetrathlon times only)

Each Branch entering is asked to cover the judging of a fence on the Riding day.

Please could you add a name and contact on your entry form.

Camping Must be booked direct through Stockland Lovel

Accommodation. Log Cabins and Houses will be available to hire. Please contact Stockland Lovell direct

Stabling To be booked direct with Stockland Lovell

01278 652224  info@stocklandlovell.com

Hunter Trial

The Tetrathlon ride will be followed by a hunter trial. Separate schedule to follow.