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MOUNTED GAMESRULES
VALID ONLY FOR
2013These Rules apply to
Pony Club Mounted Games Competitions
Issued byPony Club Headquarters
Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2RWTel: 024 76698 300
www.pcuk.org
£3.00
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CONTENTS
Part IRule No. Page No.1. Teams . . . . . 61a. Age . . . . . 61d. Height / Weight Rule . . . 7
2. Entries . . . . . 7
14. Hats . . . . . 1115. Dress . . . . . 1116. Sponsorship . . . . 1217. Ponies . . . . . 12
21. Turnout Judges . . . . 15
24. Judges . . . . . 16
27. Starter . . . . . 16
Part II 33. Junior Competition . . . . 17
Part III - General Rules
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41. The result . . . . 21
44d. Change Overs . . . . 21
Part IV Directions to Organisers
61. Sponsorship . . . . 2662. Programme . . . . 26
71. Programme Sellers . . . . 2772. Rosettes . . . . . 27
Part V Events
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THE PRINCE PHILIP CUP
OBJECTS
ponies.
Every eventuality cannot be provided for in these Rules. In any unforeseen or exceptional circumstances or any other issue in connection with Pony Club Mounted Games it is the duty of the relevant
nearly as possible the intention of these Rules.
THE PONY CLUB MOUNTED GAMES COMMITTEE
Pony Club Mounted Games Secretary
Email:
NOTE: Rules that differ from 2012 and those of particularImportance appear in bold type (as this note)
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PART IORGANISATION
Combined Teams consisting of Members from more than one Branch/Centre are NOT permitted.
1. TEAMS
, since 1st July in the previous year, and Rallies must be advertised at least seven days prior to the date of the Rally
Riders must have been Members of The Pony Club since at least the 31st January in the current year, except for Members who are completely new to The Pony Club, who may join up until 31st March and still be eligible for Area Competitions, Zone Finals and The Championships.
equipment.
At HOYS some games require 5 riders and 5 ponies.
not exceeding 147cm. regularly ridden at
a Member of that Branch
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a pony 138cm or under.
If any team Member changes to a different pony during the competition, the same height/weight rules apply.
e) Pony Measurement is without shoes (1 ¼ cm is deducted when the pony is shod)
2. ENTRIES Each Branch of The Pony Club in Great Britain may enter any
number of teams for Area Competitions.
The Entry Form, which must be signed by the District Commissioner, should be sent together with the entry fee agreed by the Area, to the Secretary of the organising Branch.
N.B. The organiser may charge a start fee if necessary.
Entry Fee Zone Finals - Runners Up Competitions –
Intermediate Championship
per Team
returned to the Organiser.
APPENDIX E
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3. DECLARATIONS a) On the day of the competition the Declaration Form giving the
names of the members of the team and their ponies with a
to the Organiser of each Competition, and to The Pony Club
b) Should a breach of eligibility subsequently be discovered, Headquarters may disqualify the offending team.
4. AREA COMPETITIONS
Area Competitions will be organised solely by the Branch organising the competition,
BEFORE this is implemented and receive his/her permission.
interval.
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5. SCORING Every Team completing a Heat will score one point. In the Final, the winning team will score the same number of
points as the number of teams competing. Teams eliminated in a Heat will score NO points. Teams eliminated in a Final will score NO points (but will retain
the point from their heat). N.B. In the case of elimination for any reason, the teams will be
placed last of those competing and will score NO points.
TIES
6. QUALIFIERS
between 12 and 21 Teams. Those required will be allocated to a Zone Final. When a Zone
Competition is over-subscribed Branches will be allocated to the nearest available Zone Competition at the discretion of the Mounted Games Committee.
Should a Team withdraw from a Zone Final; the place will be offered to the next highest placed team, depending on the number of teams competing at Area Competitions.
7. ZONE FINALS
July.
8. RUNNERS-UP COMPETITIONS There will be TWO Runners Up competitions at The Pony Club
Championships. The Winner from each will qualify for H.O.Y.S.
Competition 1.
Branches placed 2nd to 7th at Zone Finals who have NOT competed at H.O.Y.S. in the past 10 years.
Competition 2.
Branches placed 2nd to 7th at Zone Finals who have competed at H.O.Y.S in the past 10 years.
9. INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP The next THREE placed teams at each Zone Final not qualifying
for the Championships after all the allocations have been made, will be invited to the Intermediate Championships at the Pony Club Championships in August.
ELIGIBILITY - TEAMS COMPETING AT THE PONY CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS
a) Any rider or pony that competed in a Branch Team which
current year may not compete again in the Senior Runners Up competitions at The Pony Club Championships 2013.
b) Any rider or pony that competed in a Branch Team which
Pony Club Mounted Games Senior Runners-up competitions in the current year, may not compete again at The Pony Club Intermediate Championship 2013.
Branches with teams that qualify for the Zone Finals will be
which they are to compete. Full details will be sent to them as soon as possible thereafter.
10. AWARDS
11. PRINCE PHILIP CUP FINAL
12. VACCINATIONS All ponies competing at the Zone Finals and the Horse of the
undeniably relates to that pony, completed, signed and stamped on each line by a veterinary surgeon, who is not the owner of the animal. It must state that the Pony has received 2 injections
than 21 days and not more than 92 days apart (Only these
given no fewer than 150 days and no more than 215 days after the second injection of primary vaccination. Subsequently,
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booster injections must be given at intervals of not more than 1
13. PERFORMANCE ENHANCING DRUGS 1. EQUINE - Controlled Medication It is clearly essential for the welfare of the horse that it is given appropriate veterinary treatment if and when required and that this should include appropriate medication. Medication
medication may have a detrimental effect on the horse’s welfare. 2. HUMAN Performance enhancing drugs are forbidden. 3. All competitors should be aware that random samples may
horses.
14. HATS It is mandatory for all members to wear a protective helmet
manufactured to one of the minimum standards required by The Pony Club.
crucial as the quality. Members are advised to try several
when the head is tipped forward. It is strongly recommended that second hand hats are not purchased.
Hats must be worn with the chinstrap correctly fastened at all
plastic/metallic strips are permitted.
mounted, must also wear a hat (fastened).
Full information can be found in APPENDIX G
15. DRESS(white or
b) Shirts:
c) Footwear:
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d) Chaps: Half chaps are allowedno tassels or fringes are allowed.
e) Badges:
f) Jewellery of any kind (including Watches) g) Whips and spurs
Electronic Devices:
No recording device is permitted. (e.g. head / bridle cameras etc.)
16. SPONSORSHIP
17. PONIES
danger to their riders or others are unacceptable. Veterinary letters regarding the soundness/condition of a pony
will NOT be accepted. BANDAGES/BOOTS
STUDS -
18. SADDLERY
monitored.
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unless they decide to re-present in the correct
before the start of the competition. Saddlery which is not allowed in the Games may not be worn on
the day of competition.
matters.
the looped reins together. Clips on saddlery and round rope reins are not permitted.
No saddle should be down on the spine/withers at any time.
(see also Rule 16 - Sponsorship)
Bridles:
Stirrups:and must have 7mm clearance on either side.Girths:
Martingales:
Standing Martingales with elastic can be used provided
Nosebands:
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the bit via the brow band to the saddle) are permitted for JUNIORS, at Area Level ONLY.
Nose nets: are permitted during competition and warm up. Nose
only, leaving the mouth and bit visible.
19. BITS
.
Dr. Bristol and Fulmer
Thin Bits
will not be accepted.
permitted.
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20. INSPECTION
Any unusual decoration of the horse with unnatural things,
to the coat is forbidden. Red bows should be worn in the tail of
21. JUDGES OF TURNOUT
Team trainers or their nominee must
Organisers will provide a steward for the Judges inspecting
for guidelines)
1. 2.a
2.b
2.c
3.
4.
5.
6. 7.
8.9.
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22. INITIAL PARADE - AREA AND ZONE COMPETITIONS
23. OFFICIAL STEWARD
any matter which comes to their notice. and binding. See General Rule 49
24. JUDGES
At Zone Finals, Steward on
Start/Finish Line infringements.
25. LINE STEWARD CO-ORDINATOR (OPTIONAL)
26. LINE STEWARDS
APPENDIX E.
27. STARTER - SEE APPENDIX D.
28. JUDGES’ WRITERS (Two are required, one for each Judge)
29. SCORER
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30. ANNOUNCER
31. COLLECTING RING STEWARDS
Only the Team Trainer and ONE other ADULT may be in the collecting ring with their Team.
32. ARENA PARTY
SEE APPENDIX D
PART II
33. JUNIOR COMPETITION a) FORMAT
Philip Cup Competitions at these levels and a National Final at
b) TEAMS
Riders must not have attained their 11th Birthday by the beginning of the current year.
No more than two members and/or two ponies that have competed in the Prince Philip Cup Competition may compete in any one Branch Junior Team during the current year (i.e. two combinations or two of each).
c) ENTRIES Each Branch of The Pony Club in Great Britain may enter any
number of teams for Area Competitions.
The Entry Form, which must be signed by the District Commissioner, should be sent together with the entry fee agreed by the Area, to the Secretary of the organising Branch.
N.B. The organiser may charge a start fee if necessary.
d) ZONE COMPETITIONS £110 per Team (which includes £10 First Aid Cover levy)
e) CHAMPIONSHIPS, £140 per Team (which includes £10 First
Aid Cover levy), by Friday 26th July 2013.
There will also be a start fee of £5 per riding Member in all Mounted Games Competitions at the Championships.
The Line Stewards nominated for the P.P.C. Competition will
Branch teams having to withdraw up to 10 days prior to their Area Competition may apply in writing to the Organiser for the return of 50% of their Entry Fee.
f) DECLARATIONS
signed by the D.C.
Should a breach of eligibility subsequently be discovered, Headquarters may disqualify the offending team.
g) TIES As for P.P.C. Competition Rules.
h) AREA COMPETITIONS As for P.P.C. Competition Rules
i) JUNIOR ZONE FINALS
Finals.
teams.
thereafter.
j) AWARDS As for PPC Competition Rules
ALL OTHER RULES AND GENERAL RULES As for PPC Competition Rules. NATIONAL FINAL - THE PONY CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS AUGUST
2013 Full details of this competition will be handed to the qualifying
Teams at their Zone Final.
PART III
GENERAL RULES The following rules will apply in all events unless stated to the
contrary in the rules for a particular event.
34. OBJECTIONS
or the nominated Line Steward (See appendix D).
He may not be the team trainer/ team manager or the parent of a competitor.
Any other
An objection to the weight of a rider may be made at any time during the Competition.
To prevent disruption during the competition, an objection to
possible before the commencement of the Competition. Should a breach of eligibility subsequently be discovered, then the Discipline Committee may disqualify the offending team, even if after the Competition.
£25 deposit
there were good and reasonable grounds. Video evidence will not be considered.
refer the matter to the Discipline Committee for adjudication.
35danger to their riders or others are unacceptable. Veterinary letters regarding the soundness/condition of a pony will not be accepted.
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37.
the start line. 38
stand behind the 6m line.
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remount unaided and resume the race as near as possible to the place where he fell off.
(b) JUNIOR COMPETITION ONLY
Member. (i) Riders may lead their pony to the changeover end where the
Line Steward may hold the pony whilst they remount
mounted team member may hold the pony whilst they re-mount.
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leg-up etc. will entail elimination. (iv) In a Heat - Any Team receiving help to remount will score ONE
Point, but WILL NOT qualify for the Final. (v) In a Final - Any Team receiving help to remount will score ONE
Point only.
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42.
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44 At a in the 6m box
Deliberate
Over.
However, should a rider/pony step accidentallyplay during a race, the team will not be penalised providing the error is corrected promptly.
UP TO the 6m NOT lead them INTO
only
dismount to do this or remain mounted.
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by hand
the event.
46.
elimination of the team from the event.
47. re-run.
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poles. MISSED POLE: Provided a rider returns and rides round the pole he does not need to continue on the same bend as previously.
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(SEE ALSO APPENDIX E - Instructions for Line Stewards).
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and reported to the Mounted Games Committee,
monitored.
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The Mounted Games Committee
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Competition.
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54. INJURY and CONCUSSION a)
medical attention after their child has had a fall if concussion is suspected. Parents/guardians are advised to ensure their child is examined by a doctor before riding again and cannot ride again that day at The Pony Club activity.
55. TRANSFER OF MEMBERS
months from the date of transfer. Any transferred member ineligible under the fourteen month rule to compete at an Area qualifying competition shall not be eligible to compete at the later stages of the competition in the year that the ban expires.
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PART IV
DIRECTIONS FOR ORGANISERS OF AREA AND INTER-BRANCH FRIENDLY COMPETITIONS
ADMINISTRATION
57. LINE STEWARDS - AREA COMPETITIONS
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or Organiser is essential.
ORGANISERS - LINE STEWARD CO-ORDINATORS (IF APPOINTED)
Each Organiser or Area Line Steward Co-ordinator (if appointed)
independent Line Stewards for his Area Meeting. Organisers and Line Steward Co-ordinators must consult and
agree how many of the Branch nominees are required. Those nominees not needed must be informed in good time.
58. TEAM COLOURS
59. LAY-OUT OF SHOWGROUNDSEE APPENDIX A
Metal posts must not be used.
SEE APPENDIX F Signposting on the roads
SEE APPENDIX A
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Start/Finish Line.
60. TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT
APPENDIX B.
If Organisers already have some different, but equally suitable, equipment, this may be used, but teams must be given details at least one month before the competition so that they can practise accordingly.
61. SPONSORSHIP
62. PROGRAMME
A list of Events
63. BRIEFING
Inspection,
Team Trainers must nominate a substitute to attend their Team’s inspection.
64. INSURANCE
65. SECRETARY
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arrangements.
66. HEALTH & SAFETY
67. FIRST AID REQUIREMENTS: refer to APPENDIX F.
ACCIDENT FORMS In the event of an Accident – The current Pony Club Accident
Report Form, must be completed on both sides and sent DIRECT
the Form. This must be done as soon as possible following the competition.
68. VETERINARY SURGEON
69. FARRIER
70. GATE STEWARD
71. PROGRAMME SELLERS
72. ROSETTES
and the sixth non-riding reserve.
Eighth onwards, it is recommended that all Team Members receive a rosette.
and the sixth non-riding reserve
73. THE TURNOUT COMPETITION All teams will be inspected before the start of the competition,
in the clothing and saddlery in which they are to compete. See under INSPECTION (Rule 18).
Team Trainers or their nominee must be with their Team when inspected, see under BRIEFING.
74. REPORT TO HEADQUARTERS Immediately after the Competition, the Organiser must give to
the OFFICIAL STEWARD the following documents, which the OFFICIAL STEWARD must send to Headquarters IMMEDIATELY:
2 Copies of the Programme
Declaration Forms of All Teams
improvements for the future.
75. NOTICE TO TEAMS
in APPENDIX B , if not 9m.
The Organiser must also inform the of all the
76. ADMINISTRATION OF FRIENDLY COMPETITIONS
77. GUIDELINES FOR SENIOR PONY CLUB MOUNTED GAMES COMPETITION
FORMAT
AFTERJunior Competition.
TEAMS
least
147cm. Height rules for smaller
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79. PRINCE PHILIP CUP SENIOR AREA GAMES 2013
EVENT 1BENDING
on the ground.
EVENT 2FIVE MUG
EVENT 3FARMERS MARKET
ground.
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80. JUNIOR AREA GAMES 2013
EVENT 1BENDING
EVENT 2TWO MUG
poles.
EVENT 3OLD SOCK (JNR)
team.
line.
EVENT 4TYRE
EVENT 5FARMERS MARKET (JNR)
behind
riding over the line.
not need to
EVENT 6
QUOITS & CONE (JNR)
EVENT 7TWO FLAG
end.
and Four at the Changeover end.
SPARE EVENTBOTTLE (JNR)
81. PRINCE PHILIP CUP SENIOR ZONE GAMES 2013
EVENT 1BENDING
EVENT 2BALLOON
EVENT 3POSTBOX
pole.
EVENT 4OLD SOCK
EVENT 5BALL AND SOCKET
EVENT 6FARMERS MARKET
EVENT 7PONY PREP
upright position.
hung from the mounted position.
EVENT 8GROOMS
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82. JUNIOR ZONE GAMES 2013
EVENT 1BENDING
EVENT 2QUOITS & CONE (JNR)
EVENT 3PONY PREP (JNR)
letters spelling PREP.
the letters PONY.
line.
position.
EVENT 4STEPPING STONES
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EVENT 5FARMERS MARKET (JNR)
EVENT 6SHARPSHOOTERS (JNR)
When throwing stepping on or over the line entails elimination
EVENT 7ROPE
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EVENT 8SACK (JNR)
crossing the centre line (failure to do so entails elimination) and then
SPARE EVENTBOTTLE (JNR)
4
6 METRE LINE
COLLECTING RING
9m
START/FINISH LINE
X
X X
* * * * * *
* + * + * + * + * + *+
* + * + * + * + * + *+
* + * + * + * + * + *+
* + * + * + * + * + *+
106.
5m18
.5m
X
7.5m
CENTRE LINE
9mentrance
9mexit
10m
6m
4.5m
9m
9m
9m
14m
6m
30m
18.25m
CHANGE OVER LINE
C.B
PLAN OF ARENA
* = Bending Poles. + = Position of equipment between Poles.o = Position of equipment behind the change over line.
6 METRE LINE
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APPENDIX B
Recommended items of equipment for Area and Zone Competitions
BALLOON 6 36
6
BALL & CONE 12 12
BALL & SOCKET 24 30 6 6
BENDING 30
6
BOTTLE 12
12
diameter.
BOTTLE 12 (JNR)
12
diameter.
FARMERS MARKET 6 6
6
6
6 6
6
FARMERS MARKET (JNR) 6
6
6
6 12 6
FIVE FLAG 30
12
FIVE MUG 30
6 30
GROOMS 24
OLD SOCK 30 6
OLD SOCK(JNR) 6
30 diameter. 6 6
PONY PREP 6 6
6
PONY PREP (JNR) 6 high 6
6
POST BOX 6 6 6 Coins 24 6 6
PYRAMID 12 24
QUOITS & CONE (JNR) 6 24 6 NOTE:
ROPE 24 6
diameter
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SACK (JNR) 6 6 SHARPSHOOTERS (JNR) 36 36 6 6
STEPPING STONES 36 stones
THREE LEGGED SACK 6
TWO FLAG 12
12
TWO MUG 24 12 diameter. TYRE 6
STARTERS FLAG 1
LINE STEWARDBOARDS 12
1
FRONT
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APPENDIX C
THE OFFICIAL STEWARD - DUTIES
APPENDIX D. He supervises and allocates where they should stand. He appoints
an experienced Line Steward on the far side of the arena to receive any objections (on his behalf) he will emphasise that the Line Steward must immediately raise his board and not discuss the objection.
where they should be positioned during the Competition and when they should be summoned.He is responsible for the enforcement of the Rule about Concussion (APPENDIX F.)
necessary, he can consult with the Organiser and any member of the
report the matter to P.C.H.Q.
REPORT TO HEADQUARTERSImmediately after the Competition, the OFFICIAL STEWARD must send to Headquarters: 2 Copies of the Programme
improvements for the future.
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APPENDIX D
BRIEFING
before
Team Trainers
The Starter
He will appoint and brief an experienced Line Steward (on the far side of the arena) to receive any objections. He will emphasise that the Line Steward, must on receiving an objection, immediately raise his board and not discuss the objection.
To help the running of the competition he will remind the Line Stewards at the Start / Finish end to hand out any piece of equipment needed e.g. baton. Similarly they will collect equipment in at the end of the race. Changeover Line Stewards will be responsible for equipment at the far end of the arena.
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APPENDIX E
INSTRUCTIONS FOR LINE STEWARDS AT AREA COMPETITIONS
2. and have studied carefully the details of each race in the competition they are to steward.
It is most important that they have Line Stewarded at a minimum of two team practices/competitions, and preferably more, before the competition at which they are to Steward.
They must have attained their 18th birthday.
4. (a) Each Team will have Two Line Stewards. IMPORTANT N.B. One Line Steward will stand 3-4m behind the changeover line
– in line with the lane they are judging.
The Second Line Steward will stand at the side of the arena as
When Six Teams are running, lane 1, 2, 3 Line Stewards will stand on the starter’s side and lane 4, 5, 6 Line Stewards will stand on the opposite side. They must stand apart and ensure they can see the changeovers.
(b) Each Line Steward will have a numbered board; if possible, they
does NOT signal.
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Mobile phones must be switched off and not used by a line steward during the competition.
See General Rules 10.
may
the start.
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APPENDIX F
FIRST AID COVER AT AREA MOUNTED GAMES COMPETITIONSFor all Appendices referred to in this section – see the current Health
MEDICAL COVER
ideally
2. Prior to the Event
APPENDIX C
APPENDIX D
APPENDIX E · Injury report form
3. At the Event
Provider
GUIDELINES FOR MINIMUM STANDARDS
organiser’s risk assessment for the event. The table sets out the
variety of Pony Club events.DEFINITIONS1. Appointed Person
2. First Aid Point
3. Trained First Aider
4.
due.5. Ambulance Aid
6. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
7. Paramedic
Doctor
Ambulance
11. Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV)
12. Rescue Vehicle
MINIMUM FIRST AID COVER AT PONY
CLUB COMPETITIONS
Appointed P
erson
First Aid P
oint
MOUNTED GAMES
Areas
being on the ground prior to the advertised start time as competitors may not start before these personnel are in place.
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APPENDIX G HATS / BODY PROTECTORS
EN 1384 standard does not mean that the hat has undergone batch testing by the British Standards Institute - the hat must
as well.
quality.It is strongly
recommended that second hand hats are not purchased.
For Dressage, Show Jumping and
.
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Children under 9 years old
old.
It is considered to be the responsibility of the Member’s parent or guardian to ensure that their hat complies with the required standards and is tagged before they go to any Pony Club event. Also to ensure that
followed.
Body Protector Rule
fastenings over the
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APPENDIX H
It is recommended that the organiser of any Prince Philip Competition
Please note that all of the judges should be up to date with the current
Before the competition it is advised to create a timetable allocating the
these timetables can be posted to teams beforehand.
Additionally, try to allow some additional time before the parade in case
A score sheet shown below can aid the judges:
1 2 3 4 5 Total
PONY
with the highest score.
but their score is not noted.
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Area Dates 2013
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7 Wheatland Hunt
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