Avonsleigh Veterinary Clinic

 

Inter School Equestrian Series for Primary and Secondary School Students

conducted at

 

 

 


Indoor Equestrian Centre

205 Victoria Road Wandin North 3139

A division of Jacques R. Pty Ltd ACN 007180 145 ABN 58 748 458 570

Phone 5964 4493  Mobile 0419 397 650  email glenbrae.ec@bigpond.com

by students of Billanook College's Certificate II in Equine Industry

 

Competition Dates and program of events for 2008.

 

Term One

 

Wednesday 12 March                                                           Entries Close Monday 3 March

Short Course Eventing Competition combining Dressage (Tests 2B, 3B, 4B, 5B June 2006)

Cross Country, Show Jumping (PCAV Eventing Grades 2 – 5). 

Sashes for best dressage and overall performance

Term Two

 

Wednesday 28 May                                                               Entries Close Monday 19 May

AM7 Show Jumping Competition (PCAV Grades B – E); Top Score Show Jumping Competition (PCAV Grades B – E); Showjumping Equitation Competition (PCAV Grades B – E); Freshman’s Showjumping 

Term Three

 

Wednesday 27 August                                                          Entries Close Monday 18 August

Dressage Competition (Tests 2C, 3C, 4C, 5B July 2006)

                        Dressage Competition (Tests 2D, 3D, 4D, 5C July 2006)

Term Four

 

Wednesday 29 October                                                       Entries Close Monday 20 October

Gymkhana incorporating Best Presented Combination (Rider age groups); Best Rider on Flat (Rider age groups); Led Mount (Horse heights); Mount most Suitable for Eventing (Horse heights); Pleasure Mount (Horse heights)

 

All entries must be accompanied by a stamped self addressed envelope for return of draw.

2008 Avonsleigh Veterinary Clinic Inter School Equestrian Competition Regulations

 

·                     The competitions will be scheduled to run between 8:30 am and 4 p.m. in accordance with a regular school day.

·                     The cost will be $40 (GST included) per horse per day regardless of events entered.

·                     Competitions shall be conducted under P.C.A.V. rules except as specified in this document.

·                     Points from 10 to 5, ribbons and a $5 Avonsleigh voucher will be awarded to individual competitors who place in the top six in each phase.  A saddle blanket will be awarded to the student with the top score on the day.  The total points awarded will be reduced for classes with low entries.

If 7 or more contestants in a class then all 6 places are awarded with points 10 - 5.

For 6 contestants:    6 place ribbons              Points to 5 of:    10, 8, 7, 6, 5

For 5 contestants:    5 place ribbons              Points to 4 of:    10, 8, 6, 5

For 4 contestants:    4 place ribbons              Points to 3 of:    10, 8, 5

For 3 contestants     3 place ribbons              Points to 2 of:    10, 7

For 2 contestants:    2 place ribbons              Points to 2 of:    10, 6

For 1 contestant:     1 place ribbon                Points of:          10

·                     Schools are to organise their contestants into teams of four. Substitutes can be made on the day provided they are made before commencement of the competition.  The contestants' scores will be combined to determine the winning team whose school will be awarded the Championship Trophy for the day's competition.  P.C.A.V. grades shall be used for dressage and show jumping.  If a combination does not have a P.C.A.V. grade the following grading shall be used for secondary students in dressage competitions:

12 and under - Grade 4      13 and 14 - Grade 3     15 and over - Grade 2

Primary school students should enter in Grade 5 if they are not pony club graded.

·                     Students without P.C.A.V. grading may not compete in jumping events unless they have a signed statement from an NCAS qualified instructor in which they recommend a P.C.A.V.  jumping grade. 

·                     Ages are taken as at day of competition.

·                     All riders are permitted to ride in long boots or leather gaiters; however, chaps or chappettes are not permitted.

·                     Riders are encouraged to supply their own back, saddle cloth or bridle numbers however back numbers are supplied.

·                     A school equestrian coordinator should submit entries and entries will not be accepted from individual students unless the form is signed by a representative of the school acknowledging that they allow the student to attend. 

·                     School coordinators should carry with them parental contact and medical details for each child entered on the day of the competition, in case of emergency.   Team coordinators can be either teachers or parents.

·                     Entries should be returned with a cheque made payable to Glenbrae Equestrian Club and a stamped self addressed envelope for return of draw.

·                     Late entries will not be accepted.  Nor will entries not accompanied by the entry fee.  If entries are sent by fax or email payment of entry fees may be transferred electronically to Glenbrae Equestrian Club  Bendigo Bank BSB 633108 Account Number 127993327.  The enclosed entry form can be used for all competition days throughout 2008. The entry form may be used for both individual and team entries.

·                     Times for each competition day will be available on the Glenbrae web site, www.glenbrae.net.

·                     It is a requirement of our insurers that all riders complete a copy of the attached 'Waiver'. Completed forms must be supplied once each calendar year.

·                     ASA approved helmets (AS / NZS 3838:1998) must be worn when mounted at Glenbrae.

 

                               


Avonsleigh Veterinary Clinic

 Inter School Equestrian Competition at Glenbrae

2008 Entry Form

For insurance reasons one form must be completed for each entrant. 

 

 

 
Series Day Entering (please circle)              Term 1          Term 2        Term 3         Term 4        
           
Series Date:      /      / 2008              Closing Date for Entries:      /      / 2008

 

School:..............................................

 

For return of draw information you MUST supply a stamped self addressed envelope per school. 

 

Very clearly print school or representative’s email address:   ...............................................................

 

Name of school representative present at competition: .............................................

 

Contact Phone numbers: BH  ..................... AH ......................... Mobile .........................

 

Rider

Horse

Dressage Grade

Eventing Grade

Show Jumping Grade

Rider Age

Horse Height

Events not entering*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Riders may ride more than one horse.  Each combination must be in a different team.

 

 

*All riders entering will be entered into all classes unless an exception is stated on this entry form

Transferred electronically

BSB 633108 Account Number 127993327
 
 


Enclosed
 
Total entry fee $                                

 

 

Entries will not be accepted without payment of $40 per combination entered.  Please make cheques payable to Glenbrae Equestrian Club (not Glenbrae or Glenbrae Equestrian Centre )

 

It is a requirement of our insurers that all riders complete a copy of the 'Waiver’ (See reverse).  Completed forms must be supplied with the entry form for each event or entry cannot be accepted.

 

 

 

 


WAIVER, RIDING AGREEMENT and EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN RIGHTS TO SUE

WARNING: Under the provisions of the Fair Trading Act 1999 (Vic) several conditions are implied into contracts for the supply of certain goods and services.  These conditions mean that the Centre named on this form is required to ensure that the recreational services it supplies to you are:

· rendered with due care and skill; and

·          as fit for the purpose for which they are commonly bought as it is reasonable to expect in the circumstances; and

· reasonably fit for any particular purpose or might reasonably be expected to achieve any result you have made known to the    

        Centre.

Under section 32N of the Fair Trading Act 1999, the Centre is entitled to ask you to agree that these conditions do not apply to you.  If you sign this form, you will be agreeing that your rights to sue the Centre under the Fair Trading Act 1999 if you are killed or injured because the services were not rendered with due care and skill or they were not reasonably fit for their purpose, are excluded, restricted or modified in the way set out in this form

         NOTE:  The change to your rights, as set out in this form, does not apply if your death or injury is due to gross negligence on the Centre’s part.  "Gross negligence" is defined in the Fair Trading (Recreational Services) Regulations 2004.

 

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

1.             Horse riding involves a significant degree of physical exertion and physical risk and is undertaken for the purpose of recreation, enjoyment and leisure.

2.  I engage in horse riding entirely at my own risk and accept that horse riding is a dangerous activity with many inherent risks.

3.  I accept that I am responsible for my own actions and the actions of those people in my care and control.

4.  A reference to ‘the Centre’ in this contract includes Glenbrae Equestrian Centre, the operating company Jacques R. Pty Ltd and  the property owners B. and S. J. Hodgson and C. J. Le Bas de Plumetot, directors, officers, employees, agents, successors and assigns.

5.  The services provided by the Centre are ‘recreational services’ for the purposes of the Fair Trading Act 1999 (Vic) and Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cwth).

6.  The Centre does not make any warranty concerning the nature, habits and disposition of any horse supplied by it.

7. This riding agreement contract is for the calendar year in which it is signed.

 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF RIDING

8.  I will waive my rights

 I will not bring any claim, demand, action or suit against the Centre in relation to personal injury or death, and also any loss, injury or damage I sustain as a direct or indirect result of horse riding organised by the Centre.  This waiver applies irrespective of any liability, fault or negligence of the Centre.

9.  I will indemnify the Centre

I will indemnify the Centre against any claim, demand, action or suit brought by third parties (including a child for whom I have responsibility) in relation to any personal injury or death, and also any loss, injury or damage which is a direct or indirect result of horse riding pursuant to this agreement.  This indemnity applies irrespective of any liability, fault or negligence of the Centre.

10.  I will ride safely

I will only ride the horse in a safe and controlled manner.

I will wear an Australian Standard Approved helmet and the correct footwear at all times.

11.  I will read and follow instructions

I will read and follow all signs on the Centre’s property and follow all the Centre’s instructions.

12. I will accept and pay for assistance

I consent to being evacuated and to the provision of first aid and medical treatment if I am injured or become ill. I agree to pay for any such evacuation or provision of first aid or medical treatment or any costs associated with and equine influenza standstill.

13. The Centre may cancel my ride

The Centre may cancel my ride without refunding any fee if I do not comply with any of these terms and conditions.

14. I will disclose any pre-existing medical or other condition that may affect or risk other persons or myself (please circle)     Asthma,                 Diabetes,        Epilepsy  /  Fits,          Fainting  /  Dizziness,         Blackouts / Migraines,         Disability,

Heart / Blood Condition,      Allergic Reactions,             Pregnancy,                            Uneven Pupils,                    Recent Injuries,              Medications,                                 Other…………………………………………………………………………….…………………………

 

      AGREEMENTS:  By signing this agreement I understand that I and my dependants waive our rights to sue.

       

        The rider’s agreement

                I have read, understood and agree to the acknowledgements, terms and conditions.

 

                Full Name:……………………………………………………………………….……Age (Under 18):…..………………………

Address:………………………………………….……………………………………Riding Experience:………………………

Signature: …………………………………………………………………………….Date:…………..…………...……………...

Ph:………………………………Mobile:…………….………………..Emergency Contact:…………………………………….

The parent or guardian’s agreement

I am the rider’s parent or guardian and I have read and understood the acknowledgements, terms and conditions. 

I agree to them.  I agree for the rider to be bound by them. 

 

Full Name:………………………………………………………………Signature:………………………………………………

Horse event participation declaration (NO FORM, NO ENTRY)

Separate form for each horse please.  This form must be given to the event secretary immediately on arrival at the event.

 

Event:   …………………………………………………………………………………………..

Event date: ………………………………

Name of person in charge of horse: .............................................................................

Contact phone: ...............................................

Address: ........................................................................................................................................      Postcode:................

Name of horse

Identification (colour/markings/brand)

 

 

Address of property from which the horse moved to the event:

........................................................................................................................................................................................... Address of property to which the horse will move after the event: (If different from above.)

...........................................................................................................................................................................................

Health of Horse(s)

I, ........................................................................... declare that the horse named above

0          has been in good health and eating normally

0          has not shown signs of respiratory disease (no nasal discharge, cogh or sneeze)

0          has not had a high temperature (over 390C) during the last 3 days leading up to this event and had a temperature below 38.50C immediately prior to departure (note temperature here   …. 0C.   (tick all boxes above))

I give my authorisation for the designated Event Horse Health Official to call for veterinary inspection of the horse/(s) named above and in my care should they be showing signs of a respiratory illness at any time during the course of the event. I agree to pay any veterinary fees incurred as a result of this veterinary examination.

Horse Event Declaration Waiver

 

I understand that due to diseases such as equine influenza, the Victorian Department of Primary Industries, or other State or Commonwealth government body, may restrict or prevent the movement of horses, vehicles and personnel for a period of time (“Standstill”). I acknowledge and agree that a Standstill is a risk of attending a competition at Glenbrae Equestrian Centre.

I acknowledge and agree that I will pay any costs or expenses incurred by any person or

organisation for or on behalf of my horse or as a result of a Standstill.  In consideration of the EFAV and the Event Committee accepting my application to participate in the Event, I, to the extent permitted by law:

(a) release and will release EFAV, Glenbrae Equestrian Centre and the Event Committee from all Claims that I may have or may have had but for this release arising from or in connection with a Standstill and/or my participation in the Event; and

(b) indemnify and will keep indemnified EFAV, Glenbrae Equestrian Centre and the Event Committee in respect of any Claim by any person arising as a result of or in connection with a Standstill and/or my participation in the Event.

In this registration form, references to:

"Claim" means and includes any action, suit, proceeding, claim, demand, damage, cost or expense however arising.

“EFAV” means Equestrian Federation of Australia (Vic) Branch Inc and includes its directors, officers,

servants or agents.

“Event Committee” means the organiser of the event, whether an individual, unincorporated group, association or company, and, where the context permits, includes their directors, officers, members, servants or agents.

“Glenbrae Equestrian Centre” means the collection of entities associated with the centre including but not limited to the operating company Jacques R. Pty Ltd, the owners of the property B. and S. J. Hodgson and C. J. Le Bas de Plumetot.

 

Signature____________________________________________                 Date____________________

 

An outline of Glenbrae’s procedures in the unlikely event of lock down or quarantine can be found on their websit, www.glenbrae.net

 

Please list names of people attending with the above horses.