Program - Tuggeranong Adult Riding Club

Conditions of entry
• This is an open event. Competitors are encouraged to
wear correct riding attire. Riding club uniform and pony
club uniform are acceptable in place of jackets.
• Entry fees must accompany entries.
• Children under 12 must be supervised by an adult at all
times
• ALL competitors (i.e. people going into the ring, whether
leading, assisting or riding) MUST complete a Release and
Waiver of Responsibility Form. Copies of this form will be
available at the registration desk on the day.
• Non-members wishing to compete must join as an Event
Member if they are not members of Equestrian Australia.
Event Memberships are $10 for the remainder of the
membership year (ends 31 October 2015).
• The club will refund entry fees when presented with a
veterinary or medical certificate within 48 hours of the
competition.
• For the safety of competitors and spectators, when
moving between rings, competitors should proceed at a
walk only.
• Any competitor seen to be engaging in dangerous or
out of control riding will be asked to dismount and not
permitted to participate further in the competition.
Failure to follow any reasonable request from officials
or committee members of TARC will be met with
disqualification and restriction of further entries to TARC
events.
• Cruelty will not be tolerated.
• TARC Inc. is not responsible for any damage, loss, illness,
injury, or accident to persons, animals or equipment.
• All ridden exhibits must be three years of age or older.
• The organising committee reserves the right to alter,
amend or cancel any section of the program.
• Dogs are not welcome at this event in line with TARC’s
Risk Management policy.
• All competitors are required to wear an AS/NZS 3838
1998 or EN 1384 or ASTN F1 163 helmet and heeled
boots at all times when mounted.
Entry fees
Tuggeranong Adult Riding Club
2015
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TARC Members: $30
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TARC Event/EA Members: $40
Kambah Pony Club Members: $30 for first
child in the family, $20 for a second child in
the family and $15 for a third
Tiny Tots (under 5): $5 per class
TARC Event Membership: $10 for remainder
of the 2015 membership year.
Pre-entry will be available through Global
Entries Online.
Please note that a maximum of 50
registrations will be accepted.
Sunday, 25 October
Kambah Pony Club
First classes commence at 9AM
Program
Led classes
101 Best presented exhibit
102 Led pony
103 Led galloway
104 Led horse
Ridden classes
105 Led tiny tot (under 5)
106 Best mount for a green rider
107 Most suitable ARC mount
108 Pleasure hack
109 Versatile mount
110 Ridden pairs
Rider classes
111 Rider under 12
112 Rider 13 - 18
113 Rider 19 - 35
114 Rider 36 - 55
115 Rider 56+
116 Champion and Reserve Champion Ring One exhibit
RING TWO:
Intermediate
Led classes
201 Best presented exhibit
202 Led pony
203 Led galloway
204 Led horse
Ridden classes
205 Best novice ridden mount
Rider classes
210 Rider under 12
211 Rider 13 - 18
212 Rider 19 - 35
213 Rider 36 - 55
214 Rider 56+
215 Champion and Reserve Champion Ring Two exhibit
Parking
3
RING THREE:
Open
Led classes
301 Best presented exhibit
302 Led pony
303 Led galloway
304 Led horse
Ridden classes
305 Best open ridden mount
306 Most suitable ARC mount
307 Pleasure hack
308 Versatile mount
309 Ridden pairs
Rider classes
310 Rider under 12
311 Rider 13 - 18
312 Rider 19 - 35
313 Rider 36 - 55
314 Rider 56+
315 Champion and Reserve Champion Ring Three exhibit
1
Parking
Walk Trot
Parking
RING ONE:
Kambah Pony Club Map
Yards
Club House
Morning program
206 Most suitable ARC mount
207 Pleasure hack
208 Versatile mount
209 Ridden pairs
2
Arena
Parking
Yards
Amenities
Entry from Hake Street
I’m hungry.
The canteen and barbecue will be running
in the club house. We will have options for
omnivores, vegetarians and vegans, but if
If you feel uncomfortable about any of
Which ring should I compete in?
you have any specific dietary requirements
the obstacles, you may skip them for a 5
The walk-trot ring is walk and trot ONLY. we suggest that you bring your own lunch.
second time penalty.
The intermediate ring is for people who are Please be aware that the canteen is cash
If you feel unsafe about attempting to
comfortable having a little canter. The open only, and the nearest ATM is located at the
approach an obstacle, please let the steward ring is for the confident riders.
Kambah Village Shops.
know and it can be removed entirely for a Led classes may be split or combined if
10 second time penalty.
required.
I’m hurt!
Please let a Committee Member know if
When can I get in?
you’re sick or injured - we have qualified
FLAT:
The gates will be open from 8:00AM.
First Aid officers and will arrange an
Please ensure that you park only in the
Sporting
ambulance for you if you need one.
areas indicated on the map.
Sporting will commence on the flat after
What counts as a pony, galloway and
What do I do if something goes wrong/I
the three main rings conclude.
horse?
lose something/another competitor is
Six groups will be run:
For this gymkhana, a pony is 13.3hh or
behaving badly
under, a galloway is 14-14.3hh and a horse towards me?
◆◆ Walk Trot under and over 18
is 15hh+. If your horse is borderline,
Please speak to a member of the committee
◆◆ Intermediate under and over 18
choose the class you wish to compete in.
- we take inappropriate behaviour seriously
We can provide a rough measurement if
◆◆ Open under and over 18
and want you to have fun! A lost and
necessary.
found box will be in the club house.
Games:
Do I have to provide my horse’s
◆◆ Barrels
Do I need to pay for Event Membership if
registration papers to compete?
◆◆ Bending
No, you don’t. This is a casual event and no I’m a member of Equestrian Australia?
No, you don’t.
registration details are required.
◆◆ Western Bending
The obstacle course will be scored on
fastest time, with a 5 second penalty for
errors.
Frequently Asked
Questions
Obstacle course
◆◆ Clover Leaf
The obstacle course will be set up in the
arena. Competitors may enter either at
walk-trot level, novice level, or open level.
◆◆ Figure of Eight
Where can I warm up?
The arena can be used for warming up
from 8AM - 12:30PM.
If you need to lunge, please use the small
flat behind the bottom yards for the safety
of other competitors.
Do I really need to pay for Event
Membership if I’m not a member of
TARC or Equestrian Australia?
Yes. If an accident was to happen, you
wouldn’t be covered by our insurance.
Is plaiting compulsory?
Neat presentation is preferred, but plaiting
is not compulsory.
I’m interested in joining TARC.
We’d love to have you! Speak to a roving
Committee Member and they’ll be happy
to supply you with a membership form.
Lunch program
The lunch program will run from
approximately 12:30 - 1:30PM in Ring
One.
RING ONE:
Novelty classes
118 Fancy dress, rider under 10
119 Fancy dress, rider 11 - 18
120 Fancy dress, rider 19+
121 Bareback rider under 18
122 Bareback rider over 18
123 Golden Oldies: Best horse and rider
whose combined age exceeds 50
Afternoon
program
The afternoon program will commence at
approximately 1:30PM in the arena and on
the flat.
ARENA:
Potential obstacles include but are
not limited to a bridge, tarp, working
equitation bull, weaving poles, chicane and
a small jump (not exceeding 30cm).
◆◆ Bonfield Bounce
All games will be double chance (you get
two tries and we take your best time).