Denmead Fun Event & Show

EVENT (ODE) & DRESSAGE CLASSES

ODE consists of Dressage, show jumping + a short "Cross Country". (a mix of working hunter & fixed fences - Average 24 jumps)
Scores are marked on what you achieve rather than penalties - if you do not like a fence leave it out and carry on! After 3 attempts at any one fence you MUST move on. Time allowed is generous so there is no need to hurry but marks will be taken off for excessive time taken.
Course Walks. There will be escorted course walks during the morning. Your horse may accompany you on these. Please check time of walks.
Prize giving will take place as soon as possible after completion of each section. If you are not staying please make arrangements to collect rosettes later.

Dressage times. Please tel: 023 9226 1977 on the Friday evening before the show between 8 & 10 pm. All Dressage Tests may be called. To find tests look at our website or send an sae.

Class No.

1. SECTION 1 *Pre Novice for the young, genuinely inexperienced or real veterans. May be led /accompanied.
   Dressage: Denmead Shows 2006 Test – if you cannot manage all the canter section then trot it.
   Jumping: 18"
   X-C'try: up to 18" This section should complete by late morning
2. SECTION 2 Novice – open to those who have not placed in the first 3 more than 3 times at this height in any jumping competition including cross country.
   Dressage: Denmead Shows 2006 Test,
   Jumping: 2' 3”
   X-C'try: up to 2'3"
3. SECTION 3 Intermediate
   Dressage: Br Eventing Intro 102 (2001)
   X-C'try: approx 2'3" - 2’6”
   Jumping: 2'6"
4. SECTION 4 Open
   Dressage: Br Eventing Intro 102 (2001)
   X-C'try: up to 2’9”
   Jumping: 2'9"
5. PAIRS X-C’try – Over the Novice Course – will run before the Novice Cross Country
6. Dressage only – Intro 102 - If there are insufficient competitors in class 6 to form separate section these will be placed within the dressage phase of the open event.

RING 3 – JUMPING

CLEAR ROUND JUMPING 9.30 – 10.30 am
–more during class breaks if time.

The PreNovice & Novice jumping phases of the ODE will take place after Class 7 and before class 8 in the order & the Intermediate & Open sections between classes 8 & 9. Eventers jump one round against the clock. ODE competitors may enter the jumping class as well.

7. *Lead Rein / accompanied 18” may not enter classes 8-10
8. Open 2’3”
9. Open 2’6”
10. ‘3 Bar’ – a shortened form of the One Strike, 3 jumps of increasing difficulty, 1st round starting at 2’ to 2’3” – all clears go through to next round

SHOWING

Children’s Classes – Arena A after Dressage

11. *Children's Pony 50% on pony's behaviour / suitability, 25% conformation, 25% rider. No height / age restriction. May be split into *Lead Rein and off lead rein
12. Utility / Handy Pony

SHOWING RING – start 9.30

13. Best Condition Any age
14. Veterans In hand 16 yrs plus. display age
15. Small / Miniatures. 11 hh and under
16. Cobs, Heavies &/ Hairies In hand Any Age
17. Natives in Hand
18. Coloured/Spot/Palomino/Roan/Dun In hand Any age / breed
19. Youngstock 1, 2, 3 year old. Any breed
20. *Best Turned out. Ridden/In Hand. Horse/tack only to be judged
21. Judge’s Choice – Ridden or In Hand
22. Prettiest Mare & Handsomest Gelding Ridden / In Hand
23. Ridden Native Breeds, Reg/unreg
24. Ridden Riding Horse / Pony
25. Ridden Novice Showing – rider / horse
26. Ridden Family Pony/Cob/Horse –suitable for all the family

RULES & CONDITIONS

1. Organisers and landowner will not hold themselves responsible for any accident / injury to any person, animal or property whatsoever or however caused. It shall be deemed a condition of entry to the showground that each entrant shall agree to indemnify the promoters against any legal action from any such incident.
2. Judges decisions are final
3. Organisers reserve the right to alter, amalgamate or sub-divide classes should numbers so justify
4. Objections must be made in writing to Secretary within 10 minutes of incident, together with £20 deposit which will be refunded in objection is upheld
5. Dress Code. Hard hats must be worn at all times when mounted. Hair must be tied back. A rider losing their hat in jumping arena will be eliminated. Safe footwear must be worn. Clothes must be neat, tidy & safe. Whips may not be used in games.
6. Persons engaging in undue use of whip will be asked to leave showground.
7. NO galloping / cantering on showground except in arenas.
8. No horse/pony under 4 years of age to be ridden on showground
9. DOGS must be on lead & not left unattended in vehicles in hot weather
10. Horses/Ponies must not be left tied up & unattended
11. Competitors entering classes which may clash do so entirely at their own risk. No entry fees will be refunded unless accompanied by a doctor’s or veterinary certificate. THE ORGANISERS RESERVE RIGHT TO REFUSE AN ENTRY WITHOUT STATING THE REASON.
12. RESPECT THE OFFICIALS OR BE ASKED TO LEAVE. This applies to all persons entering the Showground
13. Stallions must be handled / in care of experienced persons over 16 years old

FEES

Please note that entries will be kept on computer file for Show purposes of identification & records. They will not be forwarded to any other person or body apart from the official photographer for sole purpose of forwarding proofs. Please print your name & address clearly

Cheques payable to : Denmead Swings and Things

All horse / competitor combinations must be separately registered.

Late Entries will ONLY be accepted if there is room and will attract the Late Registration Fee inc First Aid :£3.00. per horse/rider. This particularly applies to classes 1-4 where dressage arena space is limited.

Competitors who have prepaid may enter further classes without this fee.

Closing Date for entries: Wed before show