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GENERAL EVENT INFORMATION -

* This event will be run under EA and FEI rules and guidelines where applicable. The onus is on the

competitor to know the rules.

* EA Dressage Tests, 2009 Edition. Preparatory Test 1& 2, 2008 Edition. Freestyles, 2008 Edition. FEI tests

PSG & Inter 1, 2009 edition. All tests in 60 x 20m arenas

* All participants (including handlers and riders) MUST sign the disclaimer form. Entries will not be accepted

without a signed disclaimer.

* Associate, Freestyles, Preparatory and Pony 6 Bar only - Riders who are not current ASPR members or

current members of another EFA insured club or at least Associate members of EA must pay a $20 ‘day’

membership.

* Each and every rider must wear an approved standard helmet at all times whilst mounted. Helmets must

comply with standards AS/NZ3838, EN1384, ASTNF1163.

* Riders under 18 years of age must wear safety approved helmets regardless of the level they are competing

at.

* Ponies do not have to be ASPR registered.

* Ponies must NOT exceed 149cms with shoes or 148cms without shoes.

* Late entries, FAXED entries and phone entries will NOT BE ACCEPTED.

* Scratchings and Refunds: Entry fees will not be refunded after the closing date of entries unless a medical or

veterinary certificate is received by 7th August, 2009. Refunds will only be considered for the dressage classes.

In such cases, 25% of the entry fees will be retained by the O.C. Entry fees will be refunded in full for

scratchings received before the closing date of entries.

* Bridle Numbers: Riders who have EA issued bridle numbers must include their respective number when

entering. Ponies without numbers will be allocated a number on the draw. It is the owner’s responsibility to

ensure they obtain a bridle number set from their local saddlery for use at this event. Bridle Numbers must be

displayed on both sides of pony’s bridle or saddle cloth at all times when being ridden.

* Time Draw will be available one week prior to the event and can be downloaded from

www.australiansportspony.org

* Presentation times will be announced over the public address system throughout each day of competition.

* Stabling/Yards : Book on-line at www.wpnec.com.au or phone (03) 9741 6063

* Catering will be available on the grounds from Saturday morning - and available throughout both days of

competition.

* The Event Organising Committee reserves the right to cancel, alter or amend any classes prior to or during the event.

* Ponies do not have to be registered with any other breed group.

* Riders of stallions must be aged 10 years & over.

* Riders in the Prep tests do not have to wear jackets - they may wear a jumper or vest.

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WOODEND PHARMACY PONY 6 BAR

* Pony 6 Bar event will be held on Saturday evening, 1st August in Indoor 1

* Pony must be a minimum of 4 years of age as at 1st August, 2009

* 6 identical vertical obstacles are placed in a straight line.

* All obstacles may be kept at the same height or at progressive heights.

* Starting height of first jump will be approx. 45 cms. Jumps will be raised in 10

to 15 cm increments.

* In the event of a refusal or run-out the rider must restart the course at the

obstacle where the fault was made.

HYGAIN FREESTYLES - will be held in Indoor 1 on Saturday 1st August following the completion of the 4 yo Material Pony and 5 yo Young Pony classes.

Freestyle tests (plus all other tests) can be downloaded from the

EFA National web site - click here

Victorian Pony Challenge

1-2 August

Werribee Park

National Equestrian Centre

Schedule of Events

1st August

* 'Stallions at Stud' 4 year old Material Pony

(born 1/8/05 to 31/7/06)

* 5 year old Young Pony Dressage

(born 1/8/04 to 31/7/05)

* Hygain Freestyles (Novice to Advanced)

* Stallion Parade

* Pony 6 Bar

2nd August

* 'The Horse Downunder Magazine' Preparatory Tests 1 & 2

- riders 10 years or under (as at 1st August, 2009)

- Plus 'The Horse Downunder Magazine' Best Prep Overall

* Associate Preliminary 1A & 1C plus Championship

* Associate Novice 2A & 2C plus Championship

* Official Preliminary 1B & 1D plus Championship

* Official Novice 2B & 2D plus Championship

* Official Elementary 3B & 3D plus Championship

* Official Medium 4B & 4C plus Championship

* Official Advanced 5B & 5C plus Championship

* Associate PSG & Inter 1

As an indication of height,

the 2007 Pony 6 Bar winner

jumped 1.25 metres and in 2008 the winner jumped 1.20 metres

Measuring (subject to confirmation)

Saturday 1st August - 11 am to 2 pm

Sunday 2nd August - 8 am to 12 noon

Ponies not entered in this event (and horses) are welcome to attend for official measuring.

Ponies entered in the event have priority.

EV members $15 Non-members $20

Payment to be made to measurer on the day

Event is open to all ponies NOT exceeding

149 cms with shoes or 148 cms without shoes

Pony does not have to be registered with the ASPR and rider does not have to be a member of the ASPR

CONDITIONS FOR 4 YO MATERIAL CLASS AND 5 YO YOUNG PONY TEST

- TO BE HELD IN INDOOR 1, SATURDAY 1ST AUGUST

* 4 yo Material Pony and 5 yo Young Pony tests will be conducted in accordance with the Young Horse

competition rules (Section 5 of the EA Dressage Competition Rules)

4 yo Material Class

* Age of pony : Entry in this class is limited to ponies born on or between 1st August, 2005 to 31st July,

2006. ie: pony will turn 4 years of age on 1st August, 2009.

* Pony MUST be registered with Equestrian Australia and have a current pony dressage performance

card. Owners and riders must be current members of Equestrian Australia.

* Minimum age of rider—Rider must turn 10 years of age in 2009.

* Snaffle bit ONLY

* Dressage whip is allowed

* Ponies will enter the arena (under saddle) in groups of 2 or 3. Once ponies have entered the arena, they

will be under the direction of a caller

* Phase 1 - Judges will award a score for walk, trot, canter and general impression.

* Phase 2 - Ponies will be unsaddled and presented individually to the judges in hand. Ponies will be

awarded a score for conformation/type.

* Rider must have a handler standing by to assist with unsaddling of pony.

* Each group will be allocated approximately 15 minutes.

5 yo Young Pony Dressage Test

* Age of pony : Entry in this class is limited to ponies born on or between 1st August, 2004 to 31st July,

2005. ie: pony will turn 5 years of age on 1st August, 2009.

* Pony MUST be registered with Equestrian Australia and have a current pony dressage performance

card. Owners and riders must be current members of Equestrian Australia.

* Minimum age of rider—Rider must turn 10 years of age in 2009.

* Test to be ridden is the FEI test for 5 year olds (NB qualifier and 2nd round individual test)

* Snaffle bit ONLY

* Dressage whip is allowed

* 5 yo Young Pony test is performed individually

* Caller is allowed.

5_yo_YH_qualifier_test.pdf

4_yo_material_test.pdf

Matitojo

Palomino Pony Stud

Many thanks to the following sponsors for supporting the ASPR and this event

KAPETA

NEW FOREST PONY STUD

STALLION PARADE

You are invited to participate in our Stallion Parade where we will feature some of Victoria’s premier pony stallions.

You may present your stallion in the parade either led

or under saddle.

The Stallion Parade will be held in Indoor 1 at Werribee National Equestrian Centre on Saturday evening on the

1st August, 2009 commencing at approximately 7.30 pm.

If you would like to enter our parade, please submit a profile on your stallion including owner, pedigree, breed type, age, height, past performance record and successful progeny.

Stallions will be ‘paraded’ for approx. 5 minutes and details on your stallion will be read out to spectators by our announcer during this time. Stallions will appear in groups of 2-3, dependant on numbers and breeds entered.

Please contact the ASPR Federal Registrar, Margie Kuiper

Ph. (03) 5482 2777 or

Email ASPR if you would like to submit an entry.

Vinny

the

Handyman

OPEN PONY DRESSAGE JACKPOT

Rosette and $150 Cash

Sponsored by the Australian Sports Pony Registry

& the Australian Pony Stud Book

Open to -

Ponies entered in the APSB Action Day (dressage section) - 1st August (schedule here)

PCAV Grade 1 to 4 tests (Highest percentage)

AND

Ponies entered in the ASPR Victorian Pony Challenge - 2nd August (Associate & Official Preliminary to Elementary tests (Highest percentage in any one test)

IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE, PONY MUST COMPETE AT BOTH COMPETITIONS