BYRDS INTER REGIONAL SQUAD COMPETITION at Keysoe , Bedfordshire Sat 11 - Sun 12 July

AT: The College, Church Road, Keysoe, Bedford, MK44 2JP

EC:

27/06/2009

TIMES: 09/07/2009 3 PM - 5 PM on 01234 708400 (Will be sent to RDOs prior to this)

ENTRIES VIA BYRDS REP / RDOs ONLY

ORG: Simon Bates  SEC: Patsy Bates

Rider (Team competition) tests to be ridden on both Saturday & Sunday.  Individual Competition to be determined from individual results in the team classes.

The top riders from the A*/A squad at this competition will be invited to compete at the ‘A’ squad Final to be held at the Hartpury CDI.  This year the competition will be on Saturday 18 July with the top 3 riders competing in a ride off at the Gala Evening that evening.

Each team to comprise 4 riders from the region, one each from A (or A*), B & C squads and one other including fledgling, but not a second A or A* rider. 

Team Competition will be decided on combined points scores (3 scores to count each day) over the two days. 

The warm-up tests on Saturday & Sunday will be the same tests as ridden for the team competition i.e the squad tests at the appropriate level.  These tests will be judged by ONE judge and judged on rider competence.

Riders may only compete in the warm-up test appropriate to their squad level.

All tests over the two days will be judged on rider competence and there will be marks given and NO percentages.

Scoring will be done according to place in the class and not marks e.g. winner of class – 1 point, 10^th place – 10 points etc.  The rider with the lowest score on each day and then on total will be the winner.

PAY:  “The College” entries for all classes to be sent via BYRDS Reps / RDOs, either bundles of cheques collected by the region, or a single cheque from the RDO. No refunds after close of entries, substitutions permitted.

LOC:  From Bedford follow B660 (signs to Kimbolton). In Keysoe turn left into Church Road (1 mile past White Horse). From Cambs/Northants follow B645 to Kimbolton, take B660 (signed Bedford) to Keysoe, then Church Road (on right). We can fax a map.

ENTRY RESTRICTIONS: Riders who have represented GB at European team level are not eligible.  Riders who have a Union Jack Pocket badge and those who attend squad training will be put in section A*.

STABLING:  RDOs/BYRDS Reps to provide estimated numbers by 13/06/2009 and finalised numbers by 27/06/2009.  Stables will be £60 for show duration (Fri-Sun nights, but can accommodate longer if required).  This will allow us to bring temporary boxes and to stable all on site. Bedding not included, we can arrange it here, please pre-book if possible. 

ENTERTAINMENTS:  Introduction & briefing Friday night, followed by Pig Roast (vegetarian option, please pre-book & let us know how many).   Would suggest 7pm for briefing (to be confirmed) followed by pig roast / get together.  Saturday evening informal, some music, entertainment & open café plus Regional get-togethers in the lorry park. Entertainments (including pig roast) FREE.

CATERING:  Restaurant will be serving from 8am to 8pm Saturday and 8am to end of show Sunday.  Later evening meals on Sunday can be booked.   

COMPETITION RULES:  Separate set of rules available from RDO or BYRDS Rep.

LUNGEING: Lungeing of ponies/horses is to be by arrangement with the organiser only and will not be allowed during normal warm up time, when many riders will be working in mounted (early morning or evening may be acceptable by prior arrangement.