Schedule WERRIBEE PARK APRIL 29TH - MAY 2ND - Jumping Victoria State Titles

 
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Schedule WERRIBEE PARK APRIL 29TH - MAY 2ND - Jumping Victoria State Titles
2019 SENIOR CHAMPION
                                                  BILLY RAYMONT and ANSSIOSO Z
                                                  Photo Credit: Little More Grace Photographics

                                     WERRIBEE PARK
                                     APRIL 29TH – MAY 2ND

                  Schedule
        Entries open April 5th 9am
Entries close Friday 16th April 5pm or when classes are full
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Schedule WERRIBEE PARK APRIL 29TH - MAY 2ND - Jumping Victoria State Titles
Officials
Event Organiser                    Jumping Victoria on behalf of Equestrian Victoria, PO Box 616 Werribee VIC 3030
Event Address                      Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre
                                   170 K Road, Werribee VIC 3030

Jumping Victoria Chairperson       Clint Rose
                                   m 0434 698 705 clintrose@equestrianvictoria.com.au
Event Director                     Wendy van Sonsbeek
                                   m 0403 707 299 jvst.eventdirector@equestrianvictoria.com.au
Event Secretary                    Tonya Holdsworth Rose
                                   m 0409 908 880 tonya.rose@bigpond.com

Cannot do without                  Bruce Harding, Jason Kemp
Head of Ground Jury                Kevin Taranto
Marketing / Comms                  Jessica Grant
Trade Village                      Angela Dobbin

Course Builders                    David Sheppard, Russell Morrison, Bruce Harding
Judges                             Kevin Taranto, Annie White, Anne Garner, Angela Hodgetts
Commentator                        Paul Williams

Conditions
This event will run under EA/FEI rules. The Organising Committee (OC) reserves the right to change or amend the program at
their discretion. All owners and competitors will be personally responsible for damages to any third parties caused by
themselves, their employees, their agents or their horses. Please ensure the safety of your children whilst in proximity to
horses.

Scratching / Refunds of Entries
Scratching’s received before close of entries (5pm, 16th April 2021) or when classes are full, will receive a full refund of entry
fees and stabling, less $50 admin fee. • Scratching’s after the close of entries (5pm, 16th April 2021) will receive a 50% refund
of entry fees and stabling fees less the full $50 admin fee, on presentation of a medical or veterinary certificate (certificates
must be received by 5pm 28th April). • After the commencement of competition (8am, 29th April 2021), there will be no refunds.
Scratching’s will only be accepted by email to jvst.eventdirector@equestrianvictoria.com.au or tonya.rose@bigpond.com

Starts per horse
Horses may only start in a maximum of 2 Classes per day.

Horses may only nominate in one title class, Children’s, Junior, Young Rider, Senior . These horses may not start in the Mini Prix.
Title horses are permitted to start in height classes and other classes as time permits.

Riders and Owners
All riders and owners in all classes must be current financial members of EA. Horses must hold current EA registration and
licence except for those riding in classes 104cm and below

Dress Code
Riders in all competition rings must be in correct dress unless otherwise instructed by the judge. It is compulsory for athletes to
wear a properly fastened helmet at all times whilst mounted. As an exception senior athletes may remove their helmet at the
presentation in the competition arena only.

Presentations and prize money
Presentations will be mounted, and riders must wear their correct attire. Riders who are not available for presentations or who
do not fulfill any media commitments that may be required by the OC, may forfeit all prize money. Winners of classes may be
required to participate in photo and media obligations. Prize money in Title classes Children’s, Junior, Young Rider, Senior,
Stars of the Future, Mini Prix, Amateur and Speed will be Direct Debited within 14 days of event. All other classes will be given
prize money at event.

Stallions
The Organising Committee follows the EA stallion code of conduct. Guardians of riders/handlers under 17 years must
take responsibility for stallions at all times including when leading, riding or stabling stallions throughout the venue.

Dogs
Dogs must be kept on a leash and under effective control at all times. Dogs are not permitted in warm up or competition areas or
in the indoor arenas.

Equestrian Victoria and the Organising Committee reserve the right to change or amend the program at their discretion.
Schedule WERRIBEE PARK APRIL 29TH - MAY 2ND - Jumping Victoria State Titles
1. Nomination Conditions for Children, Junior, Young Rider and Senior
How many starts?
A rider may not ride more than three horses (if entries permit) in any one championship division but in the case of excessive
entries, the OC reserve the right to restrict a rider to two starts.

Children, Junior, Young Rider, Senior are block entries the top 30 children, top 30 juniors, top 20 young riders, top 20 senior horses
will qualify for the FINAL. Horses not qualified for the final have the opportunity to participate in a consolation class as part of their
block entry.

Competitors whose age allows them to compete in different divisions may do so but only if on different horses.

Children: An Athlete may compete in Children’s classes until the end of the calendar year in which they turn 14 years old.
Starting Height: 100cm first round

Junior: Athletes can take part in Competitions for Juniors until the end of the calendar year, in which they reach the age of 18 years.
Athletes may take part in open Competitions 120cm and above from the beginning of the calendar year in which they reach the age
of 12 years.
Starting Height: 115cm first round

Young Rider: Athletes may take part in Competitions and Championships for Young Riders from the beginning of the calendar year
in which they reach the age of 16 until the end of the calendar year they reach the age of 21.
Starting Height: 130cm first round

Senior Rider: Athletes are eligible to compete from the beginning of the calendar year in which they turn 18 years

Scoring for State Championship Classes
Scoring will be done over 3 rounds to determine the Champion

Round 1 will be scored by total number of starts. i.e. if 30 horses start class then first place will receive 30 plus1 point. 2nd place will
receive 28 points, 3rd place will receive 27 points and so on down to last place who shall receive 1 point. Horses eliminated will
receive 0 points.

Round 2 will regardless of numbers of horses starting use the same number from round 1 and the same scoring system, Round 1
and Round 2 will then be added together for a leader board.

Round 3 - the FINAL will be seeded from highest to lowest based on points from the leader board. Round 3 will be scored the same
way as Round 1 and Round 2. 1st place would receive 30+1, 2nd place 28 points, 3rd place 27 points etc...points over the leader
board 3 days will determine the State Champion.

The state champion will be awarded from placing on the leader board.

If competitors are tied for first place after the three final competitions, there will be a jump-off against the clock over a reduced
course of at least six obstacles. In case of equality of penalties and time in this jump-off a second jump-off, against the clock, will be
held over the same course. Competitors not in the jump-off but tying on penalties are placed equal.

2. Nomination conditions for Stars of the Future series
Stars of the Future is a block entry running over 3 days. For Horses that are 6yrs, 7yrs or 8yrs from the date of birth at the time of
competition, there is no point restriction.

Any Horse that has started in a World Cup Class cannot compete in any Future Stars, Futurity or Stars of the Futures classes.

Points will be awarded in Round 1 and Round 2 as per state championship classes to seed Round 3 (Final). The Final will run as
a standalone class. The top 20 horses from both Round 1 and Round 2 will be invited to the final (i.e. 40 horses). Should a horse
place top 20 twice the next placed horse from Round 2 will be invited to compete in the Final. For horses not making the final a
consolation class will be offered.
Starting Height: 125cm first round

3. Nomination conditions for Mini Prix series
Mini Prix is a block entry running over 3 days.

Points will be awarded in Round 1 and Round 2 as per state championship classes to seed Round 3 (Final). The Final will run as a
standalone class. The top 20 horses from both Round 1 and Round 2 will be invited to the final (i.e. 40 horses). Should a horse place
top 20 twice the next placed horse from Round 2 will be invited to compete in the Final. For horses not making the final a
consolation class will be offered. Mini Prix horses may not start in Title series i.e. Senior, Young Rider, Junior but may start in stars
of the future if eligible.
Starting Height: 135cm first round
4. Nomination conditions for Amateur
Amateur is a block entry running over 3 days. Points will be awarded in Round 1 and Round 2 as per state championship classes to
seed Round 3 (Final). The Final will run as a standalone class.

The top 20 horses from both Round 1 and Round 2 will be invited to the final (i.e. 40 horses). Should a horse place top 20 twice the
next placed horse from Round 2 will be invited to compete in the Final. For horses not making the final a consolation class will be
offered.

Amateur Rider classes are classes for Athletes who:
Must not have competed in an Olympic Games or World Equestrian Games in either Jumping or Eventing. In the past 10 years
Must not have competed in a World Cup for Jumping Riders qualifying round or in a 5* 3 days event / 4* 3 day event
Must not have competed in section 1 and 2 at a Royal Show in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide or Perth in the past two years
Amateur Riders may not compete in an Amateur class if they compete in a class where the first round is higher than 120cm at that
show.
Amateur Riders may not compete in an Amateur class on a Horse that will compete in any class where the first round is higher
than 1.20m.
Athletes may compete as amateurs from the beginning of the calendar year in which they turn 21 years of age.

Starting Height: 110cm first round

5. Nomination conditions for a, b classes
a,b classes eligibility
Horses may only start in a class marked a or b and not both. a,b classes will run concurrently with Jump offs if applicable running at
the end of the b class for both divisions.

6. Nomination conditions for
Racing Victoria Off the Track Championship Series Final
Racing Victoria have sponsored a class at State Titles this will be a 110cm-120cm Championship. This is open to Thoroughbreds
that are 4 years old and over, and who are registered with the RISA (Racing Information Services Australia). Registrations will be
checked by the Organising Committee and provided to Racing Victoria. Racing Name and microchip number must be supplied at
time of entry.

There is no limit as to how long they have been out of racing. First two rounds will be 110cm , the final depending on the field may
be raised but will not exceed 120cm. Points will be allocated for rounds 1 and 2 to enable seeding for the final. The final will run as
a separate class. The top 20 horses from the leader board after Round 1 and Round 2 and the Top 5 combinations from the
Equestrian Victoria Off The Track Jumping Series will be invited to the Final.

7. Nomination conditions for open height classes Gem Twist (90cm)
Stroller (100cm), Hickstead (110cm), Milton (120cm)
The four series height classes (Gem Twist, Stroller, Hickstead, Milton) will run each day over the 4 days of the show. Points will be
allocated for horses competing in each round including round 4. All rounds will be placed as standalone classes. At the completion
of Round 4 the Champion will be named overall in the class.

This Champion will be determined from the combination that carries the highest number of points from all 4 events. i.e. round 1 ,
round 2, round 3 and round 4.

Champions in each height will receive a trophy rug and sash plus $100 bonus. Horse and rider combinations may compete in 2
heights if scheduling allows remembering horses MAY not compete in more than 2 classes at the show each day

Points will be scored by total number of starts. i.e. if 30 horses start class then first place will receive 30 plus1 point. 2nd place will
receive 28 points, 3rd place will receive 27 points and so on down to last place who shall receive 1 point. Horses eliminated will
receive 0 points. This will occur for each round with the last round also collecting points .
Timetable
Thursday 29th April                                          Friday 30th April
Ring 1                                                       Ring 1
Class 1 Victorian Children’s Championship Round 1            Class 12 Victorian Young Rider Championship Round 2

Class 2 Victorian Junior Championship Round 1                Class 13 Victorian Senior Championship Round 2

Class 3 Victorian Young Rider Championship Round 1           Class 14 Victorian Junior Championship Round 2

Class 4 Victorian Senior Championship Round 1                Class 15 Mini Prix Series Round 2

Class 5 Stars of the Future Series Round 1

Ring 2                                                       Ring 2
Class 6 Amateur Series Round 1                               Class 16 Victorian Children’s Championship Round 2

Class 7 Mini Prix Series Round 1                             Class 17 Stars of the Future Series Round 2

Class 8 Milton Series 120cm Round 1                          Class 18 Amateur Series Round 2

                                                             Class 19 Milton Series 120cm Round 2

Ring 3                                                       Ring 3
Class 9 Gem Twist Series 90cm Round 1                        Class 20 Gem Twist Series 90cm Round 2

Class 12 Stroller Series 100cm Round 1                       Class 21 Stroller Series 100cm Round 2

Class 11a Hickstead Series 110cm Round 1                     Class 22a Hickstead Series 110cm Round 2

Class 11b Racing Victoria OTT 110cm Round 1                  Class 22b Racing Victoria OTT 110cm Round 2

Saturday 1st May                                             Sunday 2nd May
Ring 1                                                       Ring 1
Class 23 Victorian Children’s Championship FINAL             Class 34 Victorian Junior Championship FINAL

Class 24 Stars of the Future Series FINAL                    Class 35 Victorian Senior Championship FINAL

Class 25 Mini Prix Series FINAL                              Class 36 Victorian Young Rider Championship FINAL

Class 26 Speed Championship 120cm

Ring 2                                                       Ring 2
Class 27 Open 135cm and Mini Prix and Senior Consol          Class 37 Hickstead Series 110cm CHAMPIONSHIP

Class 28 Milton Series 120cm Round 3                         Class 38 Amateur Series FINAL

Class 29 Racing Victoria OTT FINAL                           Class 39 Milton Series 120cm CHAMPIONSHIP

Class 30 Open 125cm and Futurity and YR Consol

Ring 3                                                       Ring 3
Class 31 Gem Twist Series 90cm Round 3                       Class 40 Gem Twist Series 90cm CHAMPIONSHIP

Class 32 Stroller Series 100cm Round 3                       Class 41 Stroller Series 100cm CHAMPIONSHIP

Class 33 Hickstead Series 110cm Round 3                      Class 42 Children and Junior Consolation

Evening – P Party with the Dux Nuts

                                             Entries open April 5th 9am
                         Entries close Friday 16th April 5pm         or when classes are full

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ClassesTimetable
                                 and Entry costs
Thursday 29th April
Ring 1                                                           Entry     Type    1st    2nd    3rd    4th   5th   6th

Class 1 Victorian Children’s Championship Round 1     238 2.1    $100     BLOCK   $100   $80    $60    $50    $30   $20

Class 2 Victorian Junior Championship Round 1         238 2.1    $120     BLOCK   $150   $120   $100   $80    $50   $30

Class 3 Victorian Young Rider Championship Round 1    238 2.1    $150     BLOCK   $200   $150   $100   $80    $60   $50

Class 4 Victorian Senior Championship Round 1         238 2.1    $250     BLOCK   $350   $250   $150   $100   $80   $60

Class 5 Stars of the Future Series Round 1            238 2.1    $150     BLOCK   $200   $150   $100   $80    $60   $50

Ring 2
Class 6 Amateur Series Round 1                        238 2.1    $100     BLOCK   $150   $120   $100   $80    $50   $30

Class 7 Mini Prix Series Round 1                      238.2.2    $200     BLOCK   $300   $250   $150   $100   $70   $50

Class 8 Milton Series 120cm Round 1                   238 2.1    $30              $120   $100   $80    $60    $50   $30

Ring 3
Class 9 Gem Twist Series 90cm Round 1                 238 2.1    $25              $90    $70    $50    $40    $30   $20

Class 12 Stroller Series 100cm Round 1                238 2.1    $25              $90    $70    $50    $40    $30   $20

Class 11a Hickstead Series 110cm Round 1              274 5.6    $25              $90    $70    $50    $40    $30   $20

Class 11b Racing Victoria OTT 110cm Round 1           274 5.6    $100     BLOCK   $100   $80    $60    $50    $30   $20

Friday 30th April
Ring 1                                                            Entry    Type    1st    2nd    3rd    4th   5th   6th

Class 12 Victorian Young Rider Championship Round 2    238 2.2                    $200   $150   $100   $80    $60   $50

Class 13 Victorian Senior Championship Round 2         238 2.2                    $350   $250   $150   $100   $80   $60

Class 14 Victorian Junior Championship Round 2         238 2.2                    $150   $120   $100   $80    $50   $30

Class 15 Mini Prix Series Round 2                      238 2.1                    $300   $250   $150   $100   $70   $50

Ring 2
Class 16 Victorian Children’s Championship Round 2     238.2.2                    $100   $80    $60    $50    $30   $20

Class 17 Stars of the Future Series Round 2            238 2.2                    $200   $150   $100   $80    $60   $50

Class 18 Amateur Series Round 2                        238 2.2                    $150   $120   $100   $80    $50   $30

Class 19 Milton Series 120cm Round 2                   238 2.1    $30             $120   $100   $80    $60    $50   $30

Ring 3
Class 20 Gem Twist Series 90cm Round 2                 274 5.6    $25             $90    $70    $50    $40    $30   $20
Class 21 Stroller Series 100cm Round 2                 274 5.6    $25             $90    $70    $50    $40    $30   $20
Class 22a Hickstead Series 110cm Round 2               238.2.1    $25             $90    $70    $50    $40    $30   $20
Class 22b Racing Victoria OTT 110cm Round 2            238 2.1                    $100   $80    $60    $50    $30   $20
Saturday 1st May                                  Timetable
Ring 1                                                                   Entry       1st      2nd           3rd     4th    5th    6th

Class 23 Victorian Children’s Championship FINAL               273 3.3             $500     $350          $250     $150   $100   $50
Class 24 Stars of the Future Series FINAL                      238 2.2             $1,000   $800          $600     $500   $350   $150
Class 25 Mini Prix Series FINAL                                238 2.2             $1,500   $1,250        $1,000   $750   $500   $250
Class 26 Speed Championship 120cm                               239      $60       $800     $500          $300     $250   $150   $60

Ring 2
Class 27 Open 135cm and Mini Prix and Senior Consolation       238 2.2   $25                $150          $120     $100   $80    $50
Class 28 Milton Series 120cm Round 3                           238 2.2   $30                $120          $100     $80    $60    $50
Class 29 Racing Victoria OTT FINAL                             238 2.2                      $500          $400     $300   $200   $150
Class 30 Open 125cm and Futurity and YR Consolation

Ring 3
Class 31 Gem Twist Series 90cm Round 3                         274 5.6   $25                 $90           $70     $50    $40    $30
Class 32 Stroller Series 100cm Round 3                         274 5.6   $25                 $90           $70     $50    $40    $30
Class 33 Hickstead Series 110cm Round 3                        274 5.6   $25                 $90           $70     $50    $40    $30
Class 31 Gem Twist Series 90cm Round 3                         274 5.6   $25                 $90           $70     $50    $40    $30

Saturday evening – our P (Paarty night) Come and Join us for some fun!

                                                                                 Dux Nuts is a quality rock covers band
                                                                                 with a distinctly Aussie flavour that play
                                                                                 classic songs that never get old from the
                                                                                 70s to 2000s. They will have you either
                                                                                 dancing like a lunatic or belting out the
                                                                                 lyrics with your best rock pout

                                                                                 P night Dinner
                                                                                 Pizza and Paella just before the band
                                                                                 dinner cost $10 per head and the
                                                                                 bar will be open in the Indoor

                                  P night Dinner – Pizza and Paella                                 $10
                                  DUX NUTS – Band                                               FREE
Sunday 2nd May                                 Timetable
Ring 1                                                        Entry     1st      2nd      3rd     4th    5th    6th

Class 34 Victorian Junior Championship FINAL        273 3.3           $700     $600     $500     $350   $250   $100
Class 35 Victorian Senior Championship FINAL        273 3.3           $2,500   $1,500   $1,000   $750   $500   $250
Class 36 Victorian Young Rider Championship FINAL   273 3.3           $900     $750     $550     $400   $300   $150

Ring 2
Class 37 Hickstead Series 110cm CHAMPIONSHIP        238 2.2   $30     $150     $120     $100     $80    $50    $30
Class 38 Amateur Series FINAL                       238 2.2           $500     $350     $250     $150   $100   $50
Class 39 Milton Series 120cm CHAMPIONSHIP           238 2.2   $30     $200     $150     $100     $80    $60    $40

Ring 3
Class 40 Gem Twist Series 90cm CHAMPIONSHIP         238 2.2   $30     $150     $120     $100     $80    $50    $30
Class 41 Stroller Series 100cm CHAMPIONSHIP         238 2.2   $30     $150     $120     $100     $80    $50    $30
Class 42 Children and Junior Consolation            238 2.2           $150     $120     $100     $80    $50    $30
Additional
Stabling and Camping is all to be booked via WPNEC. www.wpnec.com.au and will open on Tuesday 6th April.

Facility Fee A facility fee of $16 per day per horse is payable at time of entry.
This fee goes directly back to WPNEC for yard and facility use

Admin Fee Equestrian Victoria has an Admin fee in its events policy. This will be charged per rider at a cost of $25.

VIP
VIP We are hosting a fabulous VIP where you will be winded and dined each day. If you want to be pampered then the VIP option
could be for you. The VIP will be on the hill with access to view all arenas.

Thursday / Friday will be a lighter offering at a cost of $100 per day
Saturday / Sunday will be more involved and likely to have grazing options with canapes offered at a cost of $125 per day

Or a 4 Day package can be purchased for $400 (please note: VIP catering will follow and abide by current COVID rules).

Equestrian Victoria special conditions of entry
Applicable Equestrian Australia (EA) documents and requirements
 1. This Equestrian Victoria (EV) event is governed by the Equestrian Australia (EA) General Regulations, applicable EA Sports
Rules and all relevant EA Codes, policies, bylaws, rules and regulations. The EA Sports rules (i.e. the National Rules for each EA
sport or discipline) and regulations may be accessed on the EA website “Discipline Rules & Regulations” page via the following
link http://www.equestrian.org.au/rules. The EA Codes, Policies etc. may be accessed on the EA website “Policies & Bylaws”
page via the following link http://www.equestrian.org.au/policies

2. To be eligible to participate in this event you must be a current EV member or current member of an EA state branch. You
must also satisfy any further membership or registration requirement (including those for any horse entered) referred to in the
General Conditions of Entry for the event (Conditions of Entry) and individual disciplines.

3. The EA National Sports Rules applicable to the event are referred to in the Conditions of Entry.

4. All EA and EV events are subject to the EA Code of Conduct (Code of Conduct). The Code of Conduct can be accessed on the
EA website via the following link http://www.equestrian.org.au/sites/default/files/Equestrian_Australia_Code_of_Conduct.pdf

 It is important that all members understand that the Code of Conduct also covers parents, guardians and spectators in respect
of any activity held or sanctioned by EV or an EA state branch. A key aim of the Code of Conduct is to respect the rights of
everyone involved, to abide by all EA rules and requirements, to be fair, considerate, honest and professional in all aspects of
the sport.

5. EA and EV are committed to the protection and welfare of its members. The EA Member Protection Policy (MPP) can be
accessed on its website via the following link
http://www.equestrian.org.au/sites/default/files/Equestrian_Australia_Member_Protection_Policy_updated05 072017.pdf.

The EA Social Media Policy, which can be accessed via the following link,
http://www.equestrian.org.au/sites/default/files/Social%20Media%20Policy.pdf should be read in conjunction with the MPP.
These are important documents designed to ensure the safe and fair conduct of the event for everyone involved. They should
be read, understood and complied with.

6. EA and EV events are also subject to various codes and regulations designed to protect the horse, the welfare of which is
paramount (Horse Welfare Provisions). Entrants and Competitors must familiarise themselves with the Horse Welfare
Provisions and ensure that they are complied with. These Provisions may be accessed on the EA website via the following link
http://www.equestrian.org.au/policies

7. If the event is conducted at Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre (WPNEC) the WPNEC Risk Management Conditions
shall apply to the event. The Risk Management Conditions can be accessed via the following link http://wpnec.com.au/risk-
management/

8. All persons entering the venue must follow all COVID-19 practices and health and safety practices set out by the event. Any
person not following instructions may be asked to leave.
Equestrian Victoria special conditions of entry continued
Entrants and Competitors bound by EA documents
9. Entrants and Competitors must familiarise themselves with the provisions of the EA documents referred to above (EA
documents) and ensure that they comply with them.

10. By submitting an entry for the event you agree to comply with and be bound by the provisions of the EA documents, these
Special Conditions and the Conditions of Entry.

11. If you are the parent or guardian of a participant or competitor under the age of 18 years, by submitting an entry for the
event you consent to their participation in the event and undertake to the best of your ability to ensure that they understand
and comply with the provisions of the EA documents, these Special Conditions and The Conditions of Entry.

12. If there is any conflict in the interpretation between the provisions of the General Regulations and any of the EA documents,
these Special Conditions or the Conditions of Entry, the General Regulations will take precedence. If there is any conflict in the
interpretation between the provisions of these Special Conditions and the Conditions of Entry, the Special Conditions will take
precedence. P.S.I. Dressage and Jumping with the Stars 2021 – Dressage Schedule 12 Organising Committee

13. The Organising Committee for the event is referred to in the Conditions of Entry. The Organising Committee may at its
absolute discretion, decline to receive any entry or return any fee without being liable for any compensation: General
Regulation, Article 116.11. The Organising Committee’s decision in relation to any entry for the event shall be final and
binding.

Cancellation and Refund
14. EV or the Organising Committee may cancel the event due to catastrophic conditions, disease or force majeure, or for any
other reason at its absolute discretion.

15. If the event is cancelled after it has commenced there will be no refunds. If the event is cancelled prior to commencement
the entrant may be entitled to a proportional refund of the entry fees paid. Any such refund will be determined at the absolute
discretion of EV, having regard to the direct or fixed costs for the event.

16. Entrants who have provided with their entry an email address and/or mobile phone number will be notified of event
cancellation by email and/or text message.

17. The refund policy for withdrawal, scratching or change of an entry is set out in the Conditions of Entry.

Release and Indemnity
18. You acknowledge that horse riding, working with or being around horses can be dangerous. Horses can act in sudden and
unpredictable ways, especially if frightened or hurt. As a consequence, there is a real risk of damage to property, serious injury
or even death. In consideration of acceptance of your entry and participation in the event you agree to release and forever
discharge EA, EV, their servants and agents and the Organising Committee and each member thereof from all claims,
proceedings or demands for any loss or damage howsoever arising from any accident or incident occurring at the event.

19. In consideration of acceptance of your entry and participation in the event, you agree to indemnify and keep indemnified
EA, EV, their servants and agents and the Organising Committee and each member thereof against all claims, proceedings or
demands brought by or on behalf of any participant or competitor named in your entry form for any loss or damage howsoever
arising from any accident or incident occurring at the event

COVID-19 Rules and Regulations that are in effect at the time of the event for Melbourne will be observed
throughout the event. By entering this event you agree to accept the COVID-19 Rules and Regulations and
will abide by them
Welfare of the Horse
In all equestrian sports the horse must be considered paramount.

The well being of the horse shall be taken above the demands of the breeders, trainers, riders, owners, dealers, organisers,
sponsors or officials.

All handling and veterinary treatment must ensure the health and welfare of the horse.
The highest standards of nutrition, health, sanitation and safety shall be encouraged and maintained at all times.
Adequate provision must be made for ventilation, feeding, watering and maintaining a healthy environment during
transportation. Emphasis should be placed on increasing education in training and equestrian practices and on promoting
scientific studies in equine health.

In the interests of the horse, the fitness and competence of the rider shall be regarded as essential.
All riding and training methods must take account of the horse as a living entity and must not include any technique
considered by the FEI/EA to be abusive.

The national and international Rules and Regulations in equestrian sport regarding the health and welfare of the horse must be
adhered to not only during the national and international events, but also in the training.

Competition Rules and Regulations shall be continually reviewed to ensure such welfare

Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre Risk Management

Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre Committee of Management considers it a privilege that you are allowed to bring your
dog to this venue. We insist you keep your dog under effective control at all times.

Approved Safety Helmets must be worn at all times when riding
Cross Country obstacles must not be jumped/used unless a non-riding level one coach is present.
Riding of horses bareback is prohibited
Riding of rugged and/or unbridled horses is prohibited
Any person may lead a maximum of two horses while mounted
Stallions must have an adult handler in the vicinity at all times
Horses are not permitted within/upon the quadrangle (between the barn & Indoor 1)
Horses are not permitted near pedestrian doorways
Bicycles are not permitted in the Indoor Arenas or any stable block. Approved helmets must be worn at all times
Bicycles are not permitted near doors designated as public entrances or exits
Motor Cyclist riders must wear approved safety helmets and hold the appropriate licence
Speed limits must be adhered to at all times, the speed limit at WPNEC is 10km p/h
Power leads must not be on the ground or over roadways
Construction of portable/tape yards is prohibited
Please observe all signs at the venue
Horses must be tied in a safe manner. Horses must not be tied to unattached floats, wheelie bins etc
No infrastructure to be erected on WPNEC Grounds without written approval by management prior to event
Entry and Exit doors to Indoors Arenas are not be obstructed at any time
Every event to book at WPNEC must provide their own first aid officials
These conditions apply unless the Manager or the Committee of Management has given the discipline/event/activity concerned
an exemption. * Exemptions must be applied for in writing and will be only valid for the dates granted.
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