Category: Competitions

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How to prepare for the event

The draw is almost ready to publish!
To help you prepare for the event – here are a few more tips.

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Write out your times for each phase, the arena your dressage test will be in, and what day each phase will be. Work out how long you need to warm up and then from then, you can work out what time you need to get on.
Remember to check the toner levels in your printer – so you can print your backnumbers out – you need to print TWO!

As we have so many horses coming, we are limiting the number of horses into the warmup area (with the exception of those in Arena 6). There is plenty of space in the camping area for riding, just follow the signs.

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XC courses are being published on the cross country app – search the library to find your course!

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Black flag option

Is number 13 banned?

This is called a black flag…. odd really when the flags are still red and white – however, we’ve taken the liberty instead to place a black stripe over the number to indicate that there is an option on this jump. Not because it’s 13 and unlucky (there’s no such thing as luck according to Sam Watson from Equiratings – but I digress). This is because in the EvA80 course, this is an open ditch. Riders have the choice of the direct route (the quickest) or the option (slower). The option for this jump is a step down in the opposite direction. So it’s a safer option if you’re concerned about the ditch, but will take longer.

This is the black flagged option for the EvA80, which is shared with the EvA60.
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Rules

As most of you are aware, and probably all should be aware – the sport of eventing is governed by Equestrian Australia – and there are some very dedicated souls who volunteer their time to attend competitions to ensure that the rules are upheld. These people are called Stewards, and they are very familiar with the 150 odd pages of the Equestrian Australia National Eventing Rules. This in itself is an admirable feat.

While we don’t expect every rider to know all the rules, it is worthwhile remembering that the core value of these are to put the welfare of the horse at the forefront. So if you wish to argue the rules with a Steward, Technical Delegate or another volunteer at an event – remember that they are simply there to adhere to the rules which the peak body has deemed appropriate to fulfil this purpose.

…..all those involved in international equestrian sport to adhere to the FEI Code of
Conduct and to acknowledge and accept that at all times the welfare of the Horse must be paramount. Welfare of the Horse must never be subordinated to competitive or commercial influences……

To summarise the new rules about hind boots – here is a link to an article posted somewhere on the internet:

Hind boots: what you need to know
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Block timetable

To help with your planning for the event, this is the block timetable. Remember to enter into the teQ teams competition!

Click here to enter your team
ClassTestDR SJ DayXC Day
2*2021 CCI2* Test ASat PMSunSun
1*2020 CCN1* Test ASat AMSunSat
952020 Eventing Test A EvA95Sat PMSatSun
95J2020 Eventing Test A EvA95Sat AMSatSun
802020 Eventing Test A EvA80Sat AMSatSat
80J2020 Eventing Test A EvA80Sat AMSatSat
602020 Eventing Test A EvA45&60Sat PMSunSun
60J2020 Eventing Test A EvA45&60Sat PMSunSun
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teQ teams

After a very successful debut at SIEC last weekend, Jeanan Yassen from teQ approached NCHTA to offer the opportunity to run the teams competition at our event. Naturally – we lept at the chance!
The concept is simple – create a team of five riders from the grassroots of the sport – EvA60 to 1* riders all compete together – you could be all in the 60, or a mix of all 5 grades. The best three scores of the team makes your team score, and the lowest scoring team wins! Prizes provided by teQ

Click this link to enter! (and to book a yard if you need one!)

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Hunter Trial Eve!

It’s the night before the event – and all through the house – are notes to remind me all the things I need to remember before tomorrow…..

1- remind riders it is a move up draw – so be aware you MAY ride ahead of time!

2 – remember to check in using the app –

3 – Remind everyone that volunteers are what makes events like these happen – so remember to thank them – and maybe offer to help in the future?

4- Helmet tagging will occur between 8-9 in front of the Canteen – and while you’re there buy a coffee and get some breakfast – support Canberra Lakes Pony Club!

5- All classes are run in numerical order

6- Offer to help pole pick in the show jumping while you wait between your rides.

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Hunter trial FAQs

A few riders have asked similar questions regarding the Hunter Trial….

Pairs attire can be fancy dress.

The Hunter Trial is a competition – with prizes and money – so competition attire for the SJ phase.

When riding XC you need to have a back protector, with a back number holder on you.

Your horse needs a number on it – on your bridle, or saddle. This is incase you part company and we can reunite you – even though you probably don’t want to see you horse until you have calmed down! In fact, while at the venue – if you put the bridle number on your halter it will help if it pulls back from the float and goes for a wander. (Yes this has happened to me).

The XC course will be open for walking on Saturday afternoon – if you want to, feel free to help us as we set up for the competition!

Your helmet needs a safety check tag. We have a steward on the venue who can assist with that.

On XC you are eliminated if you have 4 refusals in total, or 3 at one jump. So you could have a stop at number 4,7 and 8 and keep going, but if your horse says no at number 11 you need to walk back to your float.

If you fall off while at the competition, even when not on course, you need to be cleared by our medical team.