Cottesmore Pony Club Triathlon and Tetrathlon

All entries via Horse Events. Entry fee £40 per competitor for the main Tetrathlon, £30 for Beanie Tetrathlon (reflecting the fact that they jump a course of sj and not a XC course) and £22 for the triathlon.  If sufficient competitors, we will separate the beanies, tadpoles and both mini Tet classes into boys and girls. Teams will consist of 4 members in each class – best 3 scores to count. We will endeavour to put spare individuals into teams. There will be no teams in classes where there are 8 or fewer competitors.

Notes

Please can each Pony Club Branch / Centre allocate a Team Manager. The Team Manager should collect the envelope from the organisers’ table and they should distribute to their competitors. On the day there will be no secretary, but a table with information packs will be available to collect shoot cards etc. Numbers for riding must be printed at home: 3 copies, 2 for riding and 1 for car windscreen.

Shooting

All competitors are to wear the regulation clothing and safety glasses. The organisers reserve the right to refuse entry to competitors wearing incorrect clothing. Please can all competitors and/or their helpers ensure they are confident with loading and shooting their guns and how to deal with issues. We do not have spare gas on site for gas guns – it is your responsibility to bring this.

Riding

Please bring your own cross-country bibs and print off your own numbers.

Course Sizes: Tadpole 60cm (around a shortened course in 1 field), Minis 80cm, Junior and Open 90cm. Tetrathlon riders may drop down a course size but will incur 500 penalties. The Secretary must be informed of any drop down in course size by 5pm on Thursday 23rd  May at the latest. There is a separate Beanies knock down XC course within an arena to encourage younger members, maximum height 40cm. Riders may be helped, but all forms of help and outside assistance will incur up to 300 penalties. It will be at the discretion of the judges (no appeal) whether and what level penalty will be applied. Knocked down fences and refusals in the Beanie class will incur a 50 point penalty. The XC courses will be available to view on Saturday 25th May from 2pm. Sadly this year we are unable to provide a 1m track, therefore all open competitors will jump the 90cm track.

Swimming

All beanie swimmers will swim widths at the shallow end of the pool. There will be no lanes. Swimmers may use swim aids but those who do will be awarded maximum points score of 25m distance swam.

Running

Runners will be set off at 1 minute intervals on the day. A start time for each class will be given rather than individual start times. Running will run in number order. Please make sure you arrive ready for the start of your running section.

Live scoring and rosettes

Live scoring will be available on both days via pony club results.

There will be a triathlon prize giving on the Saturday, those in the Tetrathlon will be automatically entered in the triathlon. There will be a second prizegiving on the Sunday for the tetrathlon.

Passports and Vaccinations

Equine Influenza- all horses must be vaccinated, and random spot checks will be made.

Queries and Questions

For any further queries or questions please email cottesmoretet@gmail.com or in the last instance call 07398785202

The competition is intended to be fun and relaxed, if you are unsure of anything please ask and we will endeavour to help!

Dogs are not permitted on either day.

A catering van will be available.