Belfast First Start Event - NOW LIVE
*Postponement Date* SUNDAY 12 November 2023 – 9.00am start, gates open 7.30am
Venue: Belfast Pony Club Grounds on Spencerville Road
ENTRIES CLOSE: Monday 6th November 2023 or when full whichever is soonest.
*All entries to be completed on Nominate*
Enquiries to be made to Ameliah Saywell via bpcrallycoordinator@gmail.com
Placings to 6th Place
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Class
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Phase 1
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Phase 2
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Phase 3
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Fee
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First Start Level 1 - Lead Rein 12yrs & under
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Dressage: First Start Lvl 1 Lead Rein Test 1 - 2015
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Obstacles
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$40.00
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First Start Level 1 - Assisted 12yrs & under
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Dressage: NZPCA Beginner Test BG-1 2018
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Obstacles
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$40.00
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First Start Level 2 - 13yrs & under
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Dressage: NZPCA Beginner Test BG-4 2018
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Obstacles
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SJ
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$50.00
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First Start Level 2 - 14yrs - 17 yrs
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Dressage: NZPCA Beginner Test BG-4 2018
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Obstacles
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SJ
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$50.00
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First Start Level 2 - 18yrs & Over
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Dressage: NZPCA Beginner Test BG-4 2018
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Obstacles
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SJ
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$50.00
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First Start Level 3 - 13yrs & under
Proudly Sponsored by Mangaiti Equine
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Dressage: NZPCA Beginner Test BG-5 2018
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SJ
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XC
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$50.00
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First Start Level 3 - 14yrs - 17 yrs
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Dressage: NZPCA Beginner Test BG-5 2018
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SJ
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XC
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$50.00
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First Start Level 3 - 18yrs & Over
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Dressage: NZPCA Beginner Test BG-5 2018
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SJ
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XC
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$50.00
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Schedule will be available on Belfast Club facebook page and emailed on the Friday prior to the event. Please print off a copy as there will be none available on the day.
All riders (or parent/guardian if rider under 18 years) must sign an entry form accepting and agreeing to conditions of entry. Unsigned entries will not be accepted.
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NZPCA approved safety helmets to be worn and must be YELLOW tagged.
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Back protectors must be worn for Cross Country, they must be RED tagged or meet one of these standards: BETA EN13158 2009(or newer) Level 3 ASTM F1937
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Back numbers will NOT be provided. Riders must supply their own back number holder and back numbers MUST BE CLEAR Please PRINT number / NO BALLPOINT PEN
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Gear check to be completed before all phases.
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Riders must wear correct attire for all phases. Pony club uniform acceptable. Long hair must be tied up, preferably in a hairnet.
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ALL RIDERS RIDE AT THEIR OWN RISK. Belfast Pony Club Inc and landowners accept no responsibility for injury, loss or damage to property, horse or pony, rider or spectator.
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Entry fee must be fully paid to confirm entry.
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Absolutely no dogs please. This will be strictly enforced.
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Committee reserves the right to alter the schedule or combine classes.
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Committee reserves the right to remove any horse/ pony it considers dangerous.
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Protests must be submitted to the event secretary within half an hour of the incident and be accompanied by $30, which will be refunded if the protest is upheld.
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Refunds: 75% of entry will be refunded when request is made in writing within seven days of the event and accompanied by either a vet or doctor's certificate. No refunds to be given on the day.
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Riders eliminated on the course may not continue and must walk back.
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Please take any rubbish, including horse manure, with you when you leave.
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Food and drink available on the day.
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This event is run under NZPCA and the appropriate ESNZ rules.
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Concussion: any rider who has suffered a concussion in the six weeks prior to this event may not compete.
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Prize Giving will be held approximately 30 minutes after the class is posted, providing there are no protests.
Elimination – a competitor may be eliminated at any stage of the competition by the ground jury for A: Dangerous Riding, B: in their opinion the horse is sick, lame or exhausted, C: for misuse of the whip or spurs or the ill treatment of the horse, D: for interfering with another competitor, E: for any other unseemly behavior, F; doping.
IF YOU ARE NOT A FINANCIAL MEMBER OF A PONY CLUB BRANCH PLEASE FILL OUT AN AGREEMENT FOR CASUAL MEMBER’S FORM AND INCLUDE WITH YOUR ENTRY. ENTRY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT THIS FORM COMPLETED AND SIGNED