Sapey Prep For Success

The choice is yours on what you enter, from one to three phases: • 3 phase   = £60.00 (DR + SJ + XC) • 2 phase   = £50.00 (You choose) • 1 phase   = £40.00 (XC only) (All fees include VAT @ 20%) You can mix or match the levels that you do in each discipline.  For example, you could do an 80 level Dressage Test, 90 Show Jumping and 80 Cross Country.  You could miss out the Dressage and do 100 Show Jumping and 90 Cross Country.  You could do the 100 level Dressage test and 80 Cross Country. You are not allowed to jump higher Cross Country than your Show Jumping round, i.e. you cannot do 90 Show Jumping and 100 Cross Country. It is the responsibility of the you the Rider to ensure that you select the right level / height of jumps that you are competent to attempt, and your horse can safely jump.  This applies to both the Show Jumping and Cross Country phases, which will be monitored by Official Stewards.  Entries will be strictly monitored so you must stick to what level of discipline you have entered rather than changing your mind on the day. And, Riders who attempt to jump a fence on the Cross Country phase at a higher level than the level entered will be asked to leave the course. Entries will be on a first come first served basis and Times will be issued for each discipline and will run in time order. All Entries are subject to a non-refundable booking fee £2 per entry. START FEE: £ 0.00 (No start fees for this event).  

Dressage: Gain feedback from a listed Judge on how you could improve your score in a supportive and progressive way. Your test may be called. You are allowed to carry a whip. Your score will be recorded but not advertised. You will be able to collect your score sheets 1 hour after your test from the secretary’s tent. Tests: 70 Prelim 7 80 Prelim 7 90 Prelim 12 100 Prelim 18   Show Jumping: Jump a course and get feedback from an experienced Coach who has watched your round.  If you have 2 stops at one fence you can miss that fence out and continue.  If you have a cumulative total of problems at 4 different fences then we will ask you to leave the course.

Heights: 70 – 80- 90– 100

  Cross Country: Jump your selected height or choose to jump a lower height fence if you have a problem. Minute markers will be placed and your round timed, to help you pace yourself for your selected level.  Max two attempts at any one level then you must jump a level down or miss the fence out.  If you have a total of 3 stops at one fence, move on to the next.  If you have a cumulative total of problems at 4 different fences then we will ask you to leave the course. Heights: 70- 80- 90- 100   ODE: All 3 disciplines at the same level This will run in the same format as an ODE but this is not a competition so results will not be published.  The above rules apply the same as for each  70 Prelim 7 discipline. 80 Prelim 7 90 Prelim 12 100 Prelim 18 The choice is yours on what you enter, from one to three phases:  

START TIMES:   available at www.horse-events.co.uk and www.sapeycrosscountry.co.uk  1800 on Thursday 25th April 2024 COURSE WALKING: The XC Course will be open for walking between 2pm – 8pm on Saturday 27th  April. Please note: The gates will not be open before 2pm Numbers will need to be printed and placed in your own bibs. Numbers to be downloaded when getting your times  www.horse-events.co.uk . Please display your number clearly in your vehicle as you enter the event. Riders must declare on arrival at the secretary’s tent before competing  

PRIZES & ROSETTES There are no prizes or rosettes for this event.  It is not run as a competition  

GENERAL CONDITIONS OF ENTRY It is the responsibility of all competitors to ensure that their tack and dress are current in accordance with the following: • Plaiting of the horse is not required. • Riders should be smart but are not required to wear show jackets. • Hats must be worn that conform to PAS015 (2011) VG01.040 2014-12* • All the above with BSI Kitemark or Inspec IC Mark. • American ASTM F1163: 2004a onwards with SEI mark • Snell 2016  • No fixed peak hats should be worn for the Cross-Country phase. • No earrings, studs or other body jewellery should be worn. • An effective body protector must be worn for the Cross-Country phase and is highly recommended in the show jumping phase. (BETA ) approved and labelled “Level 3 body protector” with the year 2009 shown on the label. Safety equipment will not be checked at this event therefore it is the riders responsibility to have the correct safety equipment.  Please note that for our Unaffiliated events on 26/5/24 and 28/7/24 you will be required to wear a body protector showing the 2018 blue BETA label and will be checked to enable you to compete. • An Exo Body Cage can be worn but must be declared to the event secretary prior to the cross-country phase. Inflatable Air Jackets may be worn over a permitted body protector for the Cross Country phase. • Horses / Ponies must be over 4 years of age. • No horse may be ridden more than once. • Rider or Horse Fall will be eliminated in any phase of the event. Riders who have had a fall must be checked by a paramedic before continuing. • Insurance – Each competitor must carry their own insurance liability, whether Pony Club, Riding Club, BHS, BE or independent cover • Litter, horse manure and dog poo bags must be always taken home. • Dogs must be kept on leads. • Health & Safety – The organisers of this event have taken reasonable precautions to ensure the Health & Safety of everyone present. For these measures to be effective, everyone must take responsible precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring and must obey the instructions of the Organisers, all Officials and Stewards. Additionally, those attending this event must report any accidents to the Secretary or Organiser of the event, Property; vehicle damage; Personal injury or Personal Illness. • Disclaimer of Liability – Save for the death or personal injury caused by negligence of the owners or anyone for whom they are law responsible, neither the Owners, nor Organisers of any event held at Sapey Cross Country Course, nor any employee or contractor accept any liability for any accident, loss or damage, injury or illness to horses, ponies, owners, riders, spectators vehicles their contents and accessories, or any other person or property whatsoever, whether caused by negligence, breach of contract or in any way whatsoever.

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