Bookham Riding Club Open Gymkhana - Combined Adults and Children Classes (Going Ahead)


Show Date
Mon, Aug 29, 2022
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Starting Times:
10.30 am start Prompt: Children’s lead rein games (for genuine lead rein riders):
Each class will have 2 sections: Under 8s and 8+. These riders must not be able to control a pony on their own. Maximum 6 per heat, if more than 6 entries two heats before a final.
1.00pm start Open and Adult games Class 6 onwards:
Each class will have 2 sections: Children able to ride off the lead rein and Adults. Maximum 6 per heat, if more than 6 entries two heats before a final.

Class 1
Gymkhana Bending Race    
Entry Fee:
£4.00
Member Fee:
£3.00
Info:
For Lead rein riders only, the leader guides the pony and rider through the lane of cones, alternately passing left then right, a complete turn is made round the last cone to return to the line in the same way
Class 2
Gymkhana Ball & Bucket Race    
Entry Fee:
£4.00
Member Fee:
£3.00
Info:
For Lead rein riders only,. Riders are led to the far end of the arena where the leader will pick up a tennis ball from behind the cone, hands it to the rider, who then throws it in the bucket, If the ball misses the bucket the leader will retrieve it and hand it back to the rider to try again.
Class 3
Gymkhana Walk & Trot Race    
Entry Fee:
£4.00
Member Fee:
£3.00
Info:
For Lead rein riders only, the leader guides the pony in a straight line, but must stay in walk up to the cone, once they turn around the cone they can trot back. Anyone who exceeds the pace must turn a circle, under penalty of elimination.
Class 4
Gymkhana    
Info:
Consolation Race For any competitors who haven’t won a rosette, free entry, rosettes for all entrants.
Class 5
Fancy Dress    
Entry Fee:
£4.00
Member Fee:
£3.00
Info:
12.00 noon: open to all. For junior entries the child’s involvement in creating the costume will be taken into consideration by the Judge. Riding hats and correct footwear must be worn.
Class 6
Gymkhana Sack Race    
Entry Fee:
£4.00
Member Fee:
£3.00
Info:
Any age, able to ride off the lead rein
Open Rider and pony ride up to the far end of the course, go round the end cone, then on the way back dismount and go through a hula hoop placed on the centre line, remount and pass the finish
Class 7
Gymkhana Egg & Spoon Race    
Entry Fee:
£4.00
Member Fee:
£3.00
Info:
All ages able to ride off the lead rein
Open Egg and spoon must stay together from start to finish. If the egg drops off the spoon, the rider must dismount and pick up the egg and start again.
Class 8
Gymkhana Walk & Trot Race    
Entry Fee:
£4.00
Member Fee:
£3.00
Info:
All ages able to ride off the lead rein
Open Riders must walk their ponies to the far end, round the post, then trot back to the finish line. Anyone who exceeds the pace must turn a circle, under penalty of elimination.
Class 9
Gymkhana Walk, Trot, Canter & Run Race    
Entry Fee:
£4.00
Member Fee:
£3.00
Info:
All ages able to ride off the lead rein Open Riders must walk their ponies to the far end, round the post, then trot back to the first post, canter back up to the top, dismount, take reins under the head and lead the pony back to the line. Anyone who exceeds the pace must turn a circle, under penalty of elimination
Class 10
Gymkhana Bending Race    
Entry Fee:
£4.00
Member Fee:
£3.00
Info:
All ages able to ride off the lead rein
Open You dictate the pace, alternately passing left then right, a complete turn is made round the last cone to return to the finish line in the same way.
Class 11
Gymkhana Apple Bobbing Race    
Entry Fee:
£4.00
Member Fee:
£3.00
Info:
All ages able to ride off the lead rein
Open Riders proceed to the far end of the course, dismount and must apple bob out of a bucket of water 2 apples on to the floor. The rider then must remount and ride back down the course through the finish line.
Class 12
Gymkhana    
Info:
Consolation Race For any competitors who haven’t won a rosette, free entry, rosettes for all entrants

Show Secretary: Bookham Riding Club


Location
Bookham Riding Club, The Riding Club Field, River Lane, Off Randals Road, Leatherhead, Surrey KT220AU

Show Information

Open to all ages!
Health & safety: All riders and leaders must wear riding hats and leaders must wear suitable closed toe footwear, no flip flops or sandals (open toe footwear).
All horses/ponies must have current valid flu vaccinations and passports must be available for checking.

Payment Details & Event Fees

Entries in advance only. You can enter using our Secure Online Entry System. Payment is secure and it goes directly to BRC.
You will receive an email confirmation of your class entry and payment.

Entry Fee: £3.00 per class – Bookham Riding Club Members £4.00 per class – Non-members of Bookham Riding Club
Late entries accepted if class numbers permit, £1 per class extra charge

Prize Information

Prizes: Rosettes to 6th in finals. No rosettes are awarded in the heats

Terms & Conditions

• Competitions are run in accordance with British Riding Club rules • All ridden horses and ponies must be 4 years of age or over • No entry will be refunded after the closing date except on production of a medical or veterinary certificate • The judge’s decision is final and any objections must be made in writing within 15 minutes of the incident and accompanied by a £15.00 deposit, which will be refunded if the objection is sustained • It is a condition of entry that no responsibility will be accepted by the organisers, their representatives or helpers for any loss or damage to spectators, competitors, their horses, grooms, friends or property under any circumstances whatsoever • Bookham Riding Club reserves the right to refuse or cancel any entry without disclosing a reason or to alter, split, amalgamate or cancel classes if found to be necessary • It is the responsibility of all competitors to present themselves in time for the classes in which they are entered • Horses must NOT be left tied to unattended vehicles • All dogs must be kept on a lead on the showground at all times • NO BICYCLES to be ridden on showground • Prizes and/or rosettes may be withheld if there are insufficient entries in a class • Protective headgear, properly secured, must be worn at all times when mounted. Hats BSI Kitemark of standard EN1384 (1996), BSEN 1384(1997)*; PAS015 (1998 or 2011); SEI mark ASTM F1163 (2004a); SNELL E2001 with official SNELL label and number; SAI Global Mark AS/NZS 3838 (2006). Skullcap hats must be worn with a silk. Full details of acceptable headwear are available at http://www.bhs.org.uk/enjoy-riding/british-riding-clubs/brc-rulebook • * NOTE: New hat ruling effective 1/1/16 – Hats only meeting standard for EN1384 or BSEN1384 and other standards will NOT be acceptable • All competitors must wear correct riding dress. Body protectors are recommended and are compulsory for some events • From 1 January 2018, we will not be accepting Beta Level 3 Body Protectors with a 2000 label. All labels will need to be 2009 onwards. • As a precautionary measure, the wearing of helmet or body cameras at all Bookham RC events is prohibited. • It is the responsibility of all participants to clear up their rubbish and debris and leave the showground fit for grazing. Please do not muck out your horsebox/trailer on the showground

The organisers of these shows have taken reasonable precaution to ensure the health and safety of everyone present. For these measures to be effective everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring and must obey instructions of the organiser and all the officials and stewards.

 

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