Eventing in the Nation's Capital
Are you riding in the EvA95 class at the event? Don’t forget that you can view last years course on the cross country app!
As you can see – the red flags are on the right of each path. The direct path is straight over the apex, with the option jumping both “wings” of the jump.
Congratulations to everyone who took part in the pairs competition – it was great to see all the fancy dress outfits – please share any photos!
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.
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.
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!
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.
Here are the maps with correct times and distances for you to study and get excited about! Don’t forget – if you are a local, your assistance on Saturday is needed! Flagging will start at 10am. And if you have a family member who can assist with jump judging their help would be much appreciated.
Not long to go until our Hunter Trial!
Volunteers are VIPs – and we can’t run this competition without them.
If you are handy with a whipper snipper we have many many jumps that need tidying up – a working bee this Saturday so please come if you can.
We will be flagging the XC course and setting up the SJ on Saturdy (12th) so we welcome your assistance with that.
If you can help on the 13th with either the SJ or XC jump judge – please send an email to Kate on canberraode@gmail.com
We are so lucky that local rider and NCHTA member Sophie Coutts has recorded all of the courses. They can be found on the cross country website. A reminder that our officials need to sign off on the distances and times. We will post when they have been signed off.
You can also download a paper version of each course.
It’s been a while since we’ve all been eventing – so here are some tips to help the weekend run smoothly:
Our local pony club are again running the canteen and have plenty of yummy homebake for sale as well as a yummy menu. Payment is by card.
If you require ice, orders are accepted at the canteen rather than the secretary’s tent. $5 a bag
National Capital Horse Trials Association 