Dressage, Showjumping & Cross Country Training Day
Sun 30th March 2024
Event details and links to Nominate will be published shortly!
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DRESSAGE - Start times TBC
Confirmed dressage tests for this training day will be as follows. Draws will be issued approximately two day prior to the event. There are NO entries on the day for dressage tests.
SHOW JUMPING - Start times TBC
There is no draw for show jumping and riders can jump in any order within the allocated times. Times are issued approximately two days prior to the event. On-the-day entries are permitted but pre-entries are highly recommended to avoid disappointment.
- SJ50
- SJ60
- SJ70
- SJ80
- SJ90
- SJ100
CROSS COUNTRY - Course open from 9.30am to 2.30pm
The course is open from 9:30am to 2.00pm. Riders can present to the start box at any time from 9.30am and ride in any order. Maps are available from the link below or from the office from 9.00am.
Please walk the XC course before riding and click on the button below for the map and safety rules (to come). Riders present at the start box in any order for gear checking. Up to 20 riders will be on the course at a time for up to 30 mins each.
Riders using the XC course are required to wear an approved body protector, helmet, medical armband and long-sleeved shirt.
Please walk the XC course before riding and click on the button below for the map and safety rules (to come). Riders present at the start box in any order for gear checking. Up to 20 riders will be on the course at a time for up to 30 mins each.
Riders using the XC course are required to wear an approved body protector, helmet, medical armband and long-sleeved shirt.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
STABLES
Stables are available for this event – free for Gidge club members and $30 for non-members – on a first-come, first-served basis (cash is preferred). Anyone using a stable (including Gidge club members) are required to pay a $20 bone which is refundable if the stable is left clean after you’ve finished with it. Everyone using a stable (including club members) need to follow these steps:
SCRATCHINGS AND REFUNDS
Where possible, please update any changes/scratchings before the close of entries in Nominate. All scratchings prior to the start of the event or where a refund is being requested should be emailed to gidgepctreasurer@outlook.com.
Scratchings after the close of entries will only be accepted with a veterinary or medical certificate. An administration fee may apply.
If you’re at the event and decide to scratch from a class, please also notify the office so we can let the marshalls know. A full refund will be given on presentation of a vet or doctors certificate.
WHAT TO WEAR
Neat and comfortable riding attire in good condition is suitable for the Training Day. Jackets and plaiting are not required. Specific uniform and discipline requirements are below:
SHOW JUMPING
The national gear checking rules can be found by clicking >> here.
HORSE WELFARE
The weather forecast for this event is looking fair however please ensure your horse is well hydrated throughout the day.
THE LAST WORD: MANURE AND HAY
MANURE AND SPILLED HAY/FEED IS THE PARTICIPANT'S RESPONSIBILITY. PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL MANURE AND SPILLED HAY/FEED IS PICKED UP AND PLACED ON THE PILES NEXT TO THE STABLE BLOCKS (NOT AROUND TREES).
Stables are available for this event – free for Gidge club members and $30 for non-members – on a first-come, first-served basis (cash is preferred). Anyone using a stable (including Gidge club members) are required to pay a $20 bone which is refundable if the stable is left clean after you’ve finished with it. Everyone using a stable (including club members) need to follow these steps:
- On arrival, find a stable, put a bucket or haynet in it to indicate it’s going to be used, make a note of the stable number on the wall.
- Visit the office (on the verandah) and let us know which stable you’d like and pay by cash or EFT.
- Before you leave, clean your stable, take a photo of the stable including the stable number, bring the photo to the office and collect your refund.
SCRATCHINGS AND REFUNDS
Where possible, please update any changes/scratchings before the close of entries in Nominate. All scratchings prior to the start of the event or where a refund is being requested should be emailed to gidgepctreasurer@outlook.com.
Scratchings after the close of entries will only be accepted with a veterinary or medical certificate. An administration fee may apply.
If you’re at the event and decide to scratch from a class, please also notify the office so we can let the marshalls know. A full refund will be given on presentation of a vet or doctors certificate.
WHAT TO WEAR
Neat and comfortable riding attire in good condition is suitable for the Training Day. Jackets and plaiting are not required. Specific uniform and discipline requirements are below:
SHOW JUMPING
- Pony club members will be gear checked and can wear rally uniform.
- All riders MUST wear long sleeves, medical armbands and body protectors.
- Course will have directional flags, water jump available
- Pony Club members will be gear checked XC gear checking rules apply
- XC enquiries - call Jan 0402 760 860
- Casual dress or rally uniform
- No plaiting
- Dressage enquiries to gidgepctreasurer@outlook.com
The national gear checking rules can be found by clicking >> here.
HORSE WELFARE
The weather forecast for this event is looking fair however please ensure your horse is well hydrated throughout the day.
THE LAST WORD: MANURE AND HAY
MANURE AND SPILLED HAY/FEED IS THE PARTICIPANT'S RESPONSIBILITY. PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL MANURE AND SPILLED HAY/FEED IS PICKED UP AND PLACED ON THE PILES NEXT TO THE STABLE BLOCKS (NOT AROUND TREES).