Gidgegannup Horse & Pony Club's March training day is back for 2025. Whether you're a seasoned rider or just starting your competitive journey, these fun and relaxed days are a great chance to get competition experience in a casual environment.
ENTRIES ON THE DAY WILL BE ACCEPTED!
This applies to showjumping and cross country ONLY.
A $10 late fee will be applied.
Entries for show jumping close 30 minutes before the height start time
Enter at the Event Office, located on the club verandah. Office opens at 7.30am.
ENTRIES ON THE DAY WILL BE ACCEPTED!
This applies to showjumping and cross country ONLY.
A $10 late fee will be applied.
Entries for show jumping close 30 minutes before the height start time
Enter at the Event Office, located on the club verandah. Office opens at 7.30am.
DRESSAGE - Start time 9.00am
Preliminary draws and dressage tests for this training day are listed below. Click on the links to access both the draw and the dressage tests. Please note: there are NO entries on the day for dressage tests.
- Preparatory Test 1 - Click here for the Prep 1 draw / Click here to access the test
- Preliminary Test 1.1 - Click here for the Prelim 1.1 draw / Click here to access the test
- Novice Test 2.1 - Click here for the Novice 2.1 draw / Click here to access the test
- EV Test A 45&60 - Click here for the EVA4560 draw / Click here to access the test
- EV Test A 80 - Click here for the EVA80 draw / Click here to access the test
SHOW JUMPING - Start time 8.30am
A range of show jumping heights are offered at this event.
There is no draw for show jumping and riders can jump in any order. As we accept entries on the day it is impossible to provide definitive start times for heights 60cm and above. Riders are encouraged to check approximate start times and work out the best time to complete both your jumping and XC rounds.
On the day, please keep an ear out for PA announcements and proceed to the marshalling area as soon as possible. Marshalls will check you in prior to warm-up and your rounds.
PLEASE NOTE: Start times are approximate only and the arena may start earlier than the listed time. It is highly recommended that riders present to the marshall as early as possible to register their attendance and intention to jump at the prescribed height.
There is no draw for show jumping and riders can jump in any order. As we accept entries on the day it is impossible to provide definitive start times for heights 60cm and above. Riders are encouraged to check approximate start times and work out the best time to complete both your jumping and XC rounds.
On the day, please keep an ear out for PA announcements and proceed to the marshalling area as soon as possible. Marshalls will check you in prior to warm-up and your rounds.
- SJ 50cm - 8.30am sharp start time
- SJ 60cm - approximately 10.30am
- SJ 70cm - approximately 11.45am
- SJ 80cm - approximately 12.45pm
- SJ 90cm - approximately 1.15pm
- SJ 1.0m - approximately 1.45pm
PLEASE NOTE: Start times are approximate only and the arena may start earlier than the listed time. It is highly recommended that riders present to the marshall as early as possible to register their attendance and intention to jump at the prescribed height.
CROSS COUNTRY - Course open from 9.00am
The course is open from 9.00am until approximately 2.30pm. Riders can present to the start box at any time from 9.00am and ride in any order. Maps are available from the link below or from the office from 8.00am.
Please walk the XC course before riding and click on the button below for the map and safety rules. 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. A rider's start time will be recorded and you are required to report back to the start box within 30 minutes.
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. 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. A rider's start time will be recorded and you are required to report back to the start box within 30 minutes.
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 bond 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:
CANTEEN
We do have a small but tasty canteen available for brekkie, lunch, snacks and drinks. The Training Day menu can be accessed HERE. We have both cash and EFTPOS facilities available, however please bear in mind that reception can sometimes be a bit dodgy.
$20 HELPER CASH BACK (FOR NON-GH&PC ENTRANTS ONLY)
The great thing about Gidge's Training Days is that helper duties are not compulsory. However, 'many hands make light work' and events like this need lots of hands. That's why we've introduced a $20 cash back for anyone that provides a helper.
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY
We are thrilled to welcome a new photographer to this event - Bronwyn Stevens. Bronwyn will be covering as many arenas as possible and she is offering a generous 20% discount to Training Day participants. Details are:
Website: https://bspphotography.mypixieset.com/
Discount code: GIDGIE2025
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 [email protected].
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 at the March Training Day can be unpredictable and can be warm. Please ensure your horse is well hydrated and had adequate forage 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 bond 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 (Cash is preferred for refunding purposes)
- 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.
CANTEEN
We do have a small but tasty canteen available for brekkie, lunch, snacks and drinks. The Training Day menu can be accessed HERE. We have both cash and EFTPOS facilities available, however please bear in mind that reception can sometimes be a bit dodgy.
$20 HELPER CASH BACK (FOR NON-GH&PC ENTRANTS ONLY)
The great thing about Gidge's Training Days is that helper duties are not compulsory. However, 'many hands make light work' and events like this need lots of hands. That's why we've introduced a $20 cash back for anyone that provides a helper.
- This cash back is available to anyone who is not a current member of Gidgegannup Horse & Pony Club.
- The helper duty cannot be completed by the rider.
- The maximum helper duty is 2 hours.
- The helper must be available at any time during the day.
- Helper duty tasks include dressage pencilling, arena marshalling, pole pick-up, XC observer or gear checking (gear checkers must be aware of current Pony Club Western Australia gear checking rules).
- The helper must be 16 years or over.
- The $20 cash back can be collected from the office at the completion of the duty.
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY
We are thrilled to welcome a new photographer to this event - Bronwyn Stevens. Bronwyn will be covering as many arenas as possible and she is offering a generous 20% discount to Training Day participants. Details are:
Website: https://bspphotography.mypixieset.com/
Discount code: GIDGIE2025
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 [email protected].
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 approved body protectors and helmets.
- Course will have directional flags and water jump available
- Pony Club members will be gear checked XC gear checking rules apply
- XC enquiries - call Jan 0402 760 860
- Neat, casual dress or rally uniform
- No plaiting
- Dressage enquiries to [email protected]
The national gear checking rules can be found by clicking >> here.
HORSE WELFARE
The weather at the March Training Day can be unpredictable and can be warm. Please ensure your horse is well hydrated and had adequate forage 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).