TARC PROUDLY PRESENT THE 2014 TOTAL WIMPS ODE Equestrian Park Curtin Sunday 26 th October, 2014 TARC is pleased to present our annual One Day Event for the less confident rider (aka The Wimps). There will be 4 levels: A bove the Wimps Preliminary 1.2 Dressage Test (2014), Showjumping 80cm, Cross Country 80cm approx (optimum B raver than a Wimp Preliminary 1.1 Dressage Test (2014), Showjumping 60cm, Cross Country 60cm approx (optimum C omplete Wimps Preliminary 1.1 Dressage Test (2014), Showjumping 45cm, Cross Country 45cm approx (optimum D efinitely Wimps Preparatory C Dressage Test (2014), Showjumping Cross Rails (optimum time based on a fast trot), Cross Country lowest available level (optimum time based on trot), riders may walk and trot only at this level (but there is no penalty for the occasional canter stride), this level is for those riders who are not confident at a canter. Riders are able to compete in either Dressage, cross country or showjumping only (you are able to wimp out of part of the ODE). Ribbons will be awarded to 5 th place in each section. Riders who do not complete all 3 sections in a level are not eligible for the overall in that level. PRE-ENTRY REQUIRED NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY Entries will be limited Entries close Monday 20 th October, 2014 This competition is open to TARC members, TARC Event members and EA members ENTRY FEE $35- including horse levy for TARC members and TARC Event members ENTRY FEE $40- including horse levy for EA members TARC members remember to renew your membership if you wish to compete. Our membership year starts on November 1 st. Riders from other clubs are welcome to enter but must hold current EA membership. A current EA registration card must be shown to organisers on the day. ENTRIES TO: The Event Secretary, PO Box 5045, Chisholm ACT 2905 or by email to tarcnews@gmail.com Fees can be paid by cheque made payable to 'Tuggeranong Adult Riding Club' or by direct deposit to TARC, BSB: 112-908 Acn No:107744974 please quote Surname and TWODE Please check the TARC website for details of the Draw after 23/10/2014 ENQUIRIES: Jacky 0478 604 634
2014 TOTAL WIMPS ODE Equestrian Park Curtin Sunday 26 th October, 2014 Information for competitors Riders found to be timing their cross-country run will be eliminated, no watches or phones are to be used for timing of the event by the entrant. Callers are permitted for the dressage, but do try to learn your test. Please be on time for your dressage test if you are late then you will not be able to ride. Riders need to be clean and tidy. EA approved riding hats are compulsory as are EA approved boots. Back protectors are recommended for jumping, but are not compulsory. Plaiting is allowed but not required - no points will be awarded for this but you are welcome to make your horse look as good as possible. Riders need to ride in a bridle with a snaffle bit and nose band. Riders may use stock saddles in class for dressage in level D. The rider may use any saddle that they feel confident in for jumping/cross county (stock, all purpose, dressage or jump saddle). Please ensure that your tack is in good order. Riders in level C or D may ride the cross country with a friend, but this will incur a penalty. Please help put the jumps away and lend a hand tidying up at the end of the day. We have prizes for the winners...should be a great day!! Sign in time is 08:30am. Events start at 09:00am. The presentations will be done at the end of the day once all the facilities are packed away. No Dressage tests will be handed out before presentation so please do not ask. Scoring ODE scoring is based on penalties - the lowest score is best! Dressage marked as per a standard dressage test, penalties determined by subtracting % score from 100 and multiplying by a co-efficient of 1.5. ShowJumping First refusal - 4 penalties Second refusal - 8 penalties Third refusal, falling off or dangerous riding - elimination First Course fault - 10 penalties Second & subsequent course faults - 20 penalties Time penalties 1 penalty per second outside optimum time Wimp out (leading your horse over the course) - 50 penalties Cross Country First refusal - 10 penalties Second refusal - 20 penalties Third refusal, falling off or dangerous riding - elimination First Course fault - 10 penalties Second & subsequent course faults - 20 penalties Time penalties 0.5 penalty per second outside optimum time Wimp out (leading your horse over the course) - 50 penalties Riding with a buddy - 100 penalties
1. Entry fees must accompany entries. Conditions of Entry 2. Only one rider per horse. Riders may ride more than one horse. 3. Members of the EA will need to provide evidence of their membership. EA members must also sign a non-member waiver, which must be submitted before riding on the day. (Can be obtained off the TARC website). 4. Late entries will only be accepted at the discretion of the club. 5. No refunds will be made after the closing date for entries. The club will refund 50% of entry fees when presented with a veterinary or medical certificate within 48 hours of the competition. 6. Ribbons will be awarded to fifth place in all classes. 7. TARC Inc. is not responsible for any damage, loss, illness, injury, or accident to persons, animals or equipment. 8. Dogs must be kept on leads at all times and are not allowed in the competition area. 9. All competitors are required to wear an AS/NZS 3838 1998 or EN 1384 or ASTN F1 163 helmet and suitable approved horse riding footwear at all times when mounted. Failure to comply with this ruling will result in elimination. 10. Any rider who is judged by the organisers to be guilty of abusive riding will be eliminated from the event. 11. At all stages of the competition, the welfare of horse and rider must take precedence over all other demands. Horses and competitors must be fit, competent and in good health. Horses that are judged by the organisers to be unsound will be eliminated from the event. ENTRY FEE $35- per horse/rider combination including horse levy for TARC members and TARC Event members ENTRY FEE $40- per horse/rider combination including horse levy for EA members TARC EVENT MEMBERSHIP $25- for riders who are not a member of EA or TARC ENTRY FEE $15- ($20- for EA members) per horse/rider for dressage/showjumping/cross country per section. Riders need to nominate level/section. Horse can only compete in one level. Class (A, B, C or D) Rider Name Horse Name Member or Rider EA No. Entry fee Event Membership TOTAL POSTAL ADDRESS:.. PHONE NUMBER: EMAIL ADDRESS I agree to abide by the Conditions of Entry: Signature:. Date: (of parent or guardian if under 18) Know anyone who would like to help? Provide a helper for the day!
EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION OF AUSTRALIA LTD (EFA) DISCLAIMER STATEMENT CLUB NAME: Tuggeranong Adult Riding Club CLUB ADDRESS: PO Box 5045, Chisholm... EVENT:... (hereafter referred to as EVENT(S) ) I acknowledge and agree as a condition of participating that neither the club/coach, participants, EFA and its state bodies or any subdivision thereof, officials, volunteers, medical personnel, any persons, promoters, sponsors, advertisers, owners and lessees of premises used to conduct the EVENT(S), shall be under any liability for my death or any bodily injury, loss or damage which may be sustained or incurred by me, as a result of participation in or being present at the event, except in regard to any rights I may have arising under the Trade Practices Act 1974. I acknowledge that equestrian activities are dangerous and that accidents causing death, bodily injury, disability and property damage, can, and do happen. BY SIGNING HEREUNDER I CONFIRM HAVING READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE CONTENTS OF THIS DISCLAIMER. Print Name Here Sign Here Dated PARENT/GUARDIAN CONSENT FOR UNDER 18 YEAR OLD PARTICIPANTS I,.. being the parent/guardian of the above named,.., confirm that I have read the whole of this document and have taken all necessary actions to ensure I am aware of the activity which the above named, will be asked to participate in and consent to him/her participating. In doing so, I acknowledge that equestrian activities are dangerous and that accidents causing death, bodily injury, disability and property damage can and do happen. I agree that neither the club/coach, participants, EFA and its state bodies or any subdivision thereof, officials, volunteers, medical personnel, any persons promoters, sponsors, advertisers, owners and lessees of premises used to conduct the EVENT(S) shall be under any liability whatsoever for the death or any bodily injury, loss or damage which may be suffered or incurred by the above named or by me in or being present at the Event except for any rights the above named or I may have arising under the Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) (or similar State legislation). By signing hereunder I confirm having read and understood the contents of this disclaimer....... NAME (BLOCK LETTERS) SIGNED DATED THIS.. DAY OF 2014
Non-Member Application / Entry Form Release of Waiver of Liability The Equestrian Federation of Australia ACN 077 455 755 ABN 19 077 455 755 Participants in Club-organised horse activity days, who are not registered members of the Club, upon completion of this form are deemed to be members of the club during such activities for the purposes of participation only. Full Name of attendee (and of guardian if under 18 years) Address State Post Code Date of birth / / Horse s name Event/Activity Address of Event/Activity Date of Event / Activity Name of club holding Event/Activity Horse Sports are a Dangerous Activity In consideration for being permitted to participate in any way in horse sport activities and in particular this event, I, the undersigned, understand, acknowledge and accept that: Horse sports are a dangerous recreational activity and horses can act in a sudden and unpredictable (changeable) way, especially if frightened or hurt. There is a significant risk that serious INJURY or DEATH may result from horse sport activities and in particular this event. I knowingly and freely assume all such risks, both known and unknown, even if arising from the negligence of The Equestrian Federation of Australia and/or the event organiser (hereafter referred to as the "Releasees") or others and I voluntarily PARTICIPATE at my OWN RISK and assume sole responsibility for any injury, death or property damage I may suffer that arises from my participation in horse sport activities. I understand and acknowledge the dangers associated with the consumption of alcohol or any mind altering drugs before and during the activity and I take full responsibility for any injury, loss or damage associated with their consumption. I agree not to drink alcohol or take drugs prohibited by law before or during this event. I agree to follow the directions of any event organiser or official and that any misconduct or refusal by me to follow any direction of any organiser or official can result in the CANCELLATION of my participation in the event and my immediate removal from my horse NO MATTER where that may occur. I understand that any such non-compliance may result in injury, death and/or permanent disability and I agree to indemnify the Releasees against all claims made by any person as a result of my failure to comply. I agree to wear a helmet at all times whilst participating in the sport where this is required under the relevant EFA and FEI rules and regulations, and agree that I am solely responsible for ensuring that whilst participating I wear a suitable helmet at all times where required under the relevant EFA and FEI rules and regulations, and take sole responsibility for my actions. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, hereby release and hold harmless and agree not to sue The Equestrian Federation of Australia and/or the event organiser, their officers, officials, volunteers, coaches, agents and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, state bodies, affiliated clubs and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the activities (all of whom are referred to as "Releasees") with respect to any and all injury, disability, death, or loss or damage to person or property, whether caused by the negligence of the releasees or otherwise. Effect of this Document I have had sufficient opportunity to read this release of liability and assumption of risk agreement, fully understand its terms, understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing it, and sign it freely and voluntarily without inducement of any kind. I understand that my signature to this document constitutes a complete and unconditional release of all liability of the Releasees, to the greatest extent allowed by law in the event of me and/or the children under my care, suffering injury or death. Dated: / / Signature of rider For Participants of Minority Age (Under Age 18) This is to certify that I, as a parent/guardian with legal responsibility for this participant, acknowledge, understand and accept all of the above and consent and agree to his/her release as provided above of all the Releasees, and, for myself, my heirs, assigns, and next of kin, I release and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Releasees from any and all liabilities arising from my minor child's involvement or participation in horse sport activities and in particular, this event, even if arising from the negligence of the Release. Dated: / / Signature of parent/guardian