PICK-A-FENCE

Pallinsburn, Cornhill-on-Tweed By Kind Permission of Mr & Mrs G Farr

Sunday 1st October 2017 Age as of 1st January Pick-A-Fence Competition Class 1 8 – 9 yrs fences up to 60cm (C option) Class 2 10 – 11 yrs fences from 60- 80cm (B & C options) Class 3 12 – 13 yrs fences from 60- 90cm (A, B & C options) Class 4 14 – 15 yrs fences from 60- 90cm (A, B & C options) Class 5 16 yrs & over fences from 60- 90cm (A, B & C options) Class 6 12- 15 yrs Novice fences from 60- 80cm (B & C options) Class 7 16 yrs & over Novice fences from 60- 80cm (B & C options) (Both novice classes will be restricted to a combination of Horse & Rider that have never previously been placed 1st to 3rd in any competition involving jumping)

THERE WILL ALSO BE A CLEAR ROUND, PAYABLE ON THE DAY.

Entry Fee: £20.00 (to include Paramedic Cover)

(Entries Close Monday 25th September 2017)

Pallinsburn is situated on the A697 approximately 8 miles north of Wooler and 4 miles south of Cornhill-on-Tweed (post code TD12 4SG)

Rules ➢ A horse/pony may only compete in one Pick-a-Fence class. ➢ Non Pony Club Members are strongly recommended to have their own

insurance. ➢ Hats must bear the CE mark and be manufactured to one of the minimum

standards listed by The Pony Club. Hats must be fastened at all times whilst mounted.

➢ Body Protectors and Medical Armbands are compulsory for Cross Country. ➢ No stopwatches to be worn. ➢ No dogs allowed on the course. ➢ Objections may be lodged within 15 minutes of results being given but a £10

deposit must be lodged with the organising committee whose decision is final. Disclaimer of Liability: Neither the organisers nor the North Northumberland Hunt Pony Club accept liability for any accident, damage, illness or injury to horses, riders, spectators or any person or property whatsoever. Pick-a-Fence Scoring: ➢ Riders may attempt the highest fence option for their class. If they clear that

successfully they proceed to the next fence. If they stop, they may then attempt the next available height. If they stop again, then the lowest option may be attempted only once and the competitor will receive the points for that element. If they fail to negotiate an obstacle, they may continue to the next fence but will score no points.

➢ The winner will be the rider with the highest score and the quickest through the timed section.

➢ Junior & Novice riders may only jump the option on their marked course, not a higher option.

➢ Riders must give way to horses which catch up with them on the course but may then proceed at a safe distance. Jump judges are authorised to eliminate riders who do not maintain a safe distance between themselves and the preceding horse.

Rosettes: 1st to 6th in each class.

Withdrawals after the closing date with incur a £5 penalty.

Catering and Toilet will be available on the field.

The course will be open for inspection on Saturday 30th September 2017 from 2.00 pm and times will be listed on the Secretary’s caravan and posted on the following website: www.pcuk.org/northnorthumberland. For anyone unable to walk the course or without access to the internet the course times can be obtained on Saturday 30th September by telephoning 0797 007 0439 between 5.30pm and 7.00pm.

ENTRY FORM

Class Rider Age Horse/Pony PC Branch Fee

Total Due

Name: ………………………………………………………………………

Address: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

Post Code: ………………………………

Tel No: ………………………………………………………………………..

E-mail: …………………………………………………………………………

I Agree to abide by the above Rules (Signed)………………………………………………………….

Please make cheques payable to N. Northumberland Hunt Branch of the Pony Club & return to: Mrs C Armstrong, c/o Thornton Mains, Berwick Upon Tweed, Northumberland TD15 2LP by no later than Monday 25th September 2017. Late entries will be accepted, however, a £5 surcharge must be paid on collection of the competitor’s number.