Dressage, Showjumping & Cross Country Training Day
Sun 25th June 2023
The final draws are listed below. On the day entries may be available for SJ and XC depending on availability/scratchings.
You’re not required to check-in on arrival but if you have a question, the event office is located on the verandah of the club rooms.
Dressage tests will be scored by the judges but not added up. They can be picked up from the event office after your test.
Our canteen will be open during the event and will be selling a selection of drinks and snacks.
You’re not required to check-in on arrival but if you have a question, the event office is located on the verandah of the club rooms.
Dressage tests will be scored by the judges but not added up. They can be picked up from the event office after your test.
Our canteen will be open during the event and will be selling a selection of drinks and snacks.
DRESSAGE - Starting at 8.00am sharp
FINAL draws for each class and associated tests are accessed by clicking the links below.
SHOW JUMPING - Starting at 8.30am
There is no draw for show jumping and riders can jump in any order within the allocated times below. Please check in with the gate marshall before commencing your round.
NOTE: These are approximate times for each height only and riders should listen out for PA announcements regarding actual start times.
NOTE: These are approximate times for each height only and riders should listen out for PA announcements regarding actual start times.
- SJ50: 8.30am to 9.30am
- SJ60: 9.45am to 10.45am
- SJ70: 11.00am to 11.45am
- SJ80: 12.00pm to 12.45pm
- SJ90: 12.55pm to 1.15pm
- SJ100: 1.25pm to 1.40pm
CROSS COUNTRY - Course open from 9.00am to 2.00pm
The course is open from 9:00am to 2.00pm. 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.
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. $20 of that 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 advise any changes/scratchings by Friday 6pm so we can include them in the final draw. All scratchings prior to the start of the event or where a refund is being requested should be emailed to gidgepctreasurer@outlook.com.
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 be aware of the temperature and make sure 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. $20 of that 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 advise any changes/scratchings by Friday 6pm so we can include them in the final draw. All scratchings prior to the start of the event or where a refund is being requested should be emailed to gidgepctreasurer@outlook.com.
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 but 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 Jan 0402 760 860
- Casual dress or rally uniform
- No plaiting
- Dressage enquiries 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 be aware of the temperature and make sure 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).