The 2019 EA Dressage tests are now online!
Enter online for the 21st July 2019 competition (Nominate opens 18 May 2019)
| Paper entry form for 21st July 2019 Competition |
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COMPETITION DATES 2019 21 July Closed Restricted/Open Competitive 22 September Championships CR/OC 3 November CR/T Shirt Day (Club Members Only) |
ATTENTION NEW RULING
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL HORSES AND PONIES MUST WEAR AN EA BRIDLE NUMBER ALL DAY AT ANY COMPETITION (WHETHER COMPETING IN OFFICAL OR UNOFFICAL CLASSES). THE NUMBER MUST BE DISPLAYED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE BRIDLE (OR SADDE CLOTH) DURING WARM UP AND COMPETITION AND ON BOTH SIDES OF THE HEADCOLLAR WHEN THE HORSE IS TIED UP, BEING LED OR BEING LUNGED. CONTACT EA TO OBTAIN A BRIDLE NUMBER FOR YOUR NEXT COMPETITION.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL HORSES AND PONIES MUST WEAR AN EA BRIDLE NUMBER ALL DAY AT ANY COMPETITION (WHETHER COMPETING IN OFFICAL OR UNOFFICAL CLASSES). THE NUMBER MUST BE DISPLAYED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE BRIDLE (OR SADDE CLOTH) DURING WARM UP AND COMPETITION AND ON BOTH SIDES OF THE HEADCOLLAR WHEN THE HORSE IS TIED UP, BEING LED OR BEING LUNGED. CONTACT EA TO OBTAIN A BRIDLE NUMBER FOR YOUR NEXT COMPETITION.
PLEASE NOTE: We are now running Youth Classes at our Competitions. See Junior and Youth Age Groups below.
COMPETITORS please check the website regularly for any changes or cancellations of competitions due to adverse weather conditions (including exceptionally hot weather). We will make regular updates with any changes.
NOTICE TO ALL COMPETITORS
Due to insurance reasons, horses that are not entered and appear on the draw should not be on the grounds.
If you would like to bring a horse for experience but do not wish to compete, please enter the horse with a note that you do not wish to ride. We will put you on the draw with that horse as a reserve placing only.
Additionally, NO DOGS ARE TO BE IN THE COMPETITION OR WARM UP AREAS, even if they are on a leash.
Spectators must be at least 10m from the competition arenas and it is not sensible to sit or lay down in any areas near or around the competition arenas or warm up areas or any area that is being used as a thoroughfare for horses.
Due to insurance reasons, horses that are not entered and appear on the draw should not be on the grounds.
If you would like to bring a horse for experience but do not wish to compete, please enter the horse with a note that you do not wish to ride. We will put you on the draw with that horse as a reserve placing only.
Additionally, NO DOGS ARE TO BE IN THE COMPETITION OR WARM UP AREAS, even if they are on a leash.
Spectators must be at least 10m from the competition arenas and it is not sensible to sit or lay down in any areas near or around the competition arenas or warm up areas or any area that is being used as a thoroughfare for horses.
Underground Water Contamination Warning - October/November 2015
As many of you are aware, the water supply for the wash bays and taps located near the yards is bore water. Furthermore there has been an investigation in relation to chemical contamination of underground water in the Williamtown area. We have been advised that the grounds are not within the contamination zone however, due to concerns regarding the underground water contamination in the Williamtown area it has been recommended that all competitors supply their own drinking water for their horses.
As many of you are aware, the water supply for the wash bays and taps located near the yards is bore water. Furthermore there has been an investigation in relation to chemical contamination of underground water in the Williamtown area. We have been advised that the grounds are not within the contamination zone however, due to concerns regarding the underground water contamination in the Williamtown area it has been recommended that all competitors supply their own drinking water for their horses.
We wish to remind competitors that Hunter Valley Dressage Competitions are run under the rules of Equestrian Australia. Hunter Valley Dressage strictly adheres to these rules to ensure fairness to all competitors.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY AND GENERAL INFORMATION
ACCIDENTS: Report any accidents to the office immediately.
AMATEUR OWNER RIDER CLASSES: Please make sure that you meet the guidelines if you wish to enter - refer to FACT SHEET.
AWARDS/PRIZE MONEY: Ribbons will be awarded to 6th place and will be available upon request ONLY. Champions will no longer be awarded at every event, only at the Championships. It is part of the entry conditions that you may be required to assist in the running of the day by pencilling etc. If you do not fulfil your pencilling or gear check commitments during the year, you will not be eligible to gain points towards HVDA annual awards.
CALLERS: are allowed for all events except F.E.I.
COURTESY TOWARDS OTHERS: Would competitors please have consideration for the other horses and riders in the warm-up area. Riding at excessive speeds can cause disruption to other riders and horses. Competitors must keep a minimum distance of 10m from competitive arenas when warming up.
DOGS: Dogs must be on a leash at all times and must not be around the arenas or standing near the judges cars which could upset some horses approaching the judge.
ENTRY ACCEPTANCE: You MUST be a member of either the EA or HVDA to be eligible to compete. All monies MUST accompany your entry form. A signed waiver form must accompany your entry form (if you are entering a number of people on the one entry, each rider MUST sign an individual waiver form). If there are large entries in classes, a reserve list may be formed. In Official tests, horses must exceed 149cm with shoes, be registered with the EA & have a current Dressage licence. Both the rider and the owner of the horse must be financial members of the EA. Riders must be 12years and over on the day of the event.
HELMETS: Approved helmets must be worn. New standards apply from January 2017. The onus is on the rider to comply with these standards. Helmets must be worn in all warm up arenas.
JUNIOR/YOUTH ENTRY: Entrants in Junior Competitions must be 9 years and under 16 however may continue to compete for the remainder of the calendar year in which they are 16. Youth Riders 17-21 years. Riders may enter official competitions from the start of the calendar year they turn 12 years of age when riding horses and from the start of the calendar year they turn 10 years of age when riding ponies, provided they are a financial member of EA and horse/pony is registered.
NON-COMPETITIVE ENTRIES: will be accepted on the understanding that they may be given first or last time slot in the competitions. They must be indicated in writing before the start of the relevant competition.
PENCILLING / GEAR STEWARD OBLIGATIONS: You MUST report to the office 10mins before your required time. If you cannot fulfil your duty, you MUST contact Di Stanley as soon as possible or arrange for someone else to fulfil your pencilling or gear steward commitments for this event, you will not be eligible to gain points towards HVDA annual awards.
PONY DRESSAGE: All EA registered ponies can enter any associate or official tests. All non EA registered ponies can enter any associate test. All ponies will be placed separately from horses in their tests.
PREPARATORY ENTRY: Riders who have ridden Elementary or above, must enter a Preparatory test as N.C. Horses that have won a Preparatory Test or placed in a higher level test must ride N.C.
RESERVE LISTS: Reserve Lists will not be in any particular order on the draw. Rider must phone Event Secretary to see if they have moved from the Reserve List onto the draw. No competitor will be placed on the Reserve List until entry form and cheque has been received.
RESTRICTIONS: Horses/Ponies/Juniors may compete at 2 consecutive levels only over the event (maximum 3 competitions per horse per day) Riders may ride a maximum 3 horses per day, 6 tests per day and maximum 2 horses per competition. No horse should be on the grounds if it’s not competing. Coaches are not to give instruction to riders in the area surrounding the arena.
SAFETY: For the safety of other riders lungeing is not allowed in the warm up area.
SCRATCHING/ENQUIRIES: For any scratching or enquiries for competitions, please contact Joyce Laidler on 4930 7671, on event day mobile 0419 430920. Scratching prior to the closing date will receive a refund. If the event is cancelled for any reason, all monies will be refunded however if costs are incurred due to the cancellation 50% of the admin fee will be retained to cover this. After closing date, a doctors or vet certificate no later than 24hrs after the event is required to receive a refund. After entries have closed horses nominated may not be changed for any reason. Riders may be changed up to the time the horse competes in its first test.
SPECTATORS: Spectators must keep a minimum distance of 10m from competitive arenas. No dogs are allowed in the competition or warm up areas even if on a leash. Any dog on the gounds must be on a leash at all times.
STALLIONS: It is preferable for all stallions to wear stallion identification discs.
T-SHIRT DAY DRESS CODE: Please be aware that T-Shirt Day dress codes apply to all competitors. You and your horse should be attired as per standard dress codes for competition with the exception of wearing a jacket. Please remember, jodhpurs and shirt should be of a pale colour.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY AND GENERAL INFORMATION
ACCIDENTS: Report any accidents to the office immediately.
AMATEUR OWNER RIDER CLASSES: Please make sure that you meet the guidelines if you wish to enter - refer to FACT SHEET.
AWARDS/PRIZE MONEY: Ribbons will be awarded to 6th place and will be available upon request ONLY. Champions will no longer be awarded at every event, only at the Championships. It is part of the entry conditions that you may be required to assist in the running of the day by pencilling etc. If you do not fulfil your pencilling or gear check commitments during the year, you will not be eligible to gain points towards HVDA annual awards.
CALLERS: are allowed for all events except F.E.I.
COURTESY TOWARDS OTHERS: Would competitors please have consideration for the other horses and riders in the warm-up area. Riding at excessive speeds can cause disruption to other riders and horses. Competitors must keep a minimum distance of 10m from competitive arenas when warming up.
DOGS: Dogs must be on a leash at all times and must not be around the arenas or standing near the judges cars which could upset some horses approaching the judge.
ENTRY ACCEPTANCE: You MUST be a member of either the EA or HVDA to be eligible to compete. All monies MUST accompany your entry form. A signed waiver form must accompany your entry form (if you are entering a number of people on the one entry, each rider MUST sign an individual waiver form). If there are large entries in classes, a reserve list may be formed. In Official tests, horses must exceed 149cm with shoes, be registered with the EA & have a current Dressage licence. Both the rider and the owner of the horse must be financial members of the EA. Riders must be 12years and over on the day of the event.
HELMETS: Approved helmets must be worn. New standards apply from January 2017. The onus is on the rider to comply with these standards. Helmets must be worn in all warm up arenas.
JUNIOR/YOUTH ENTRY: Entrants in Junior Competitions must be 9 years and under 16 however may continue to compete for the remainder of the calendar year in which they are 16. Youth Riders 17-21 years. Riders may enter official competitions from the start of the calendar year they turn 12 years of age when riding horses and from the start of the calendar year they turn 10 years of age when riding ponies, provided they are a financial member of EA and horse/pony is registered.
NON-COMPETITIVE ENTRIES: will be accepted on the understanding that they may be given first or last time slot in the competitions. They must be indicated in writing before the start of the relevant competition.
PENCILLING / GEAR STEWARD OBLIGATIONS: You MUST report to the office 10mins before your required time. If you cannot fulfil your duty, you MUST contact Di Stanley as soon as possible or arrange for someone else to fulfil your pencilling or gear steward commitments for this event, you will not be eligible to gain points towards HVDA annual awards.
PONY DRESSAGE: All EA registered ponies can enter any associate or official tests. All non EA registered ponies can enter any associate test. All ponies will be placed separately from horses in their tests.
PREPARATORY ENTRY: Riders who have ridden Elementary or above, must enter a Preparatory test as N.C. Horses that have won a Preparatory Test or placed in a higher level test must ride N.C.
RESERVE LISTS: Reserve Lists will not be in any particular order on the draw. Rider must phone Event Secretary to see if they have moved from the Reserve List onto the draw. No competitor will be placed on the Reserve List until entry form and cheque has been received.
RESTRICTIONS: Horses/Ponies/Juniors may compete at 2 consecutive levels only over the event (maximum 3 competitions per horse per day) Riders may ride a maximum 3 horses per day, 6 tests per day and maximum 2 horses per competition. No horse should be on the grounds if it’s not competing. Coaches are not to give instruction to riders in the area surrounding the arena.
SAFETY: For the safety of other riders lungeing is not allowed in the warm up area.
SCRATCHING/ENQUIRIES: For any scratching or enquiries for competitions, please contact Joyce Laidler on 4930 7671, on event day mobile 0419 430920. Scratching prior to the closing date will receive a refund. If the event is cancelled for any reason, all monies will be refunded however if costs are incurred due to the cancellation 50% of the admin fee will be retained to cover this. After closing date, a doctors or vet certificate no later than 24hrs after the event is required to receive a refund. After entries have closed horses nominated may not be changed for any reason. Riders may be changed up to the time the horse competes in its first test.
SPECTATORS: Spectators must keep a minimum distance of 10m from competitive arenas. No dogs are allowed in the competition or warm up areas even if on a leash. Any dog on the gounds must be on a leash at all times.
STALLIONS: It is preferable for all stallions to wear stallion identification discs.
T-SHIRT DAY DRESS CODE: Please be aware that T-Shirt Day dress codes apply to all competitors. You and your horse should be attired as per standard dress codes for competition with the exception of wearing a jacket. Please remember, jodhpurs and shirt should be of a pale colour.