STRATHALBYN POLO and RECREATION GROUNDS

present

AN  UNOFFICIAL

Combined Training Day

Sunday 11th May 2025

at the grounds on Callington Road, Strathalbyn

Open to members of AHDC, SSJC, & EA. You must be a fully financial member to participate. Proof of membership will be required.

Tests offered are the same as those at Naracoorte Horse Trials the following weekend; great warmup event! 

CLASSES

1.    Dressage test EvA 45/60 A 2020 & 50cm jumping

2.    Dressage test EvA 45/60 B 2020 & 65cm jumping

3.    Dressage test EvA 80 B 2020 & 80cm jumping

4.    Dressage test EvA 95 B 2020 & 95cm jumping

5.    Dressage 2020 CCN 1* Test B & 105cm jumping

6.    Dressage  2024 CCI 2* Test B & 115cm jumping

 7.    Dressage 2024 CCI 3* Test B & 120cm jumping

8.    Dressage 2024 CCI 4* Test B & 125cm jumping

9.   Dressage only test EvA 45/60 A 2020

10.    Dressage only test EvA 45/60 B 2020

11.    Dressage only test EvA 80 B 2020

12.    Dressage only test EvA 95 B 2020

13.    Dressage only 2020 CCN 1* Test B 

14.    Dressage only 2024 CCI 2* Test B

15.    Dressage only 2024 CCI 3* Test B

16.    Dressage only 2024 CCI 4* Test B

17.    One round show jumping any height (starting at 35cm)

Copies of tests can be found on the EA website

http://www.equestrian.org.au/Eventing-Dressage-tests

All tests in 60x20 arenas.

Entry fees:

COMBINED TRAINING    $35 per class.     

DRESSAGE ONLY    $20 per class.

JUMPING ONLY (OR EXTRA JUMPING ROUND)    $10 per round

Max. 2 classes per horse (or equivalent; 2 x dressage tests and 2 x jumping rounds).   

Admin fee (inc Medical levy) of $15 per entry will apply,

as well as a $5 ablutions block levy per rider and refundable $10.00 helper fee*.

Prize for winner and ribbons to fourth place in Combined Training

Ribbons to third place in dressage.

          All entries via Nominate.          

Entries close Monday 5th May 2025.

~ FULLY CATERED ~

~ Stables available; book and pay on the day ~

Dress  -  neat casual; approved helmet and riding boots compulsory

Note:  All competitors must have their helmet EA tagged.

Dressage notes  -   All tests to be ridden in a snaffle with the exception of 4*.

Protective boots on the horse’s legs are not permitted. Gloves are optional. Plaiting of horses is optional.

Note: A dressage whip may be carried even though this is not normally allowed in eventing dressage - only because this is a TRAINING day.       

Please present to the judge before your test.

All Combined Training and dressage competitors will be issued with a number on the draw; please bring saddlecloth or bridle number holders and have the number on both sides of your horse during competition.

EA concussion rule will be strictly enforced. Any rider falling from their horse at any time on the grounds, must be checked by Medical personnel before remounting and continuing.

*Riders or associates who assist with the running of the day by helping with set up, pack up, delivery of dressage tests to scorer, picking up jump poles etc. can have their helper fee reimbursed. Any assistance will be appreciated!

Enquiries contact:

Kerren Hampton               0407 605 040

This event is being held as a fundraiser for the Strathalbyn Polo and Recreation Grounds. Your support is greatly appreciated and will help to ensure this wonderful Equestrian facility can continue to operate into the future!