All enquiries to:   PHILL KUEHNLE
    101 PICKMERE LANE
    PICKMERE
    KNUTSFORD
    CHESHIRE WA16 0JS
    (01565) 733 369
    e-mail: kuehnle@btinternet.com

 DIRECTIONS TO CRUMLEIGH HEATH
From M56, exit at J10 and take the A49 south, signposted Whitchurch. At traffic lights, (BP petrol station on right) turn left onto A533 Runcorn Road. Take 2nd left onto Shutley Lane (to Baptist Church, go slow, junction easy to miss). Showground is approximately ½ mile on the right.
From Manchester/M6 (J19) Take the A556 towards Chester until it meets the A49. Turn right onto the A49 (Warrington) and continue over the swing bridge and at the next traffic lights at the BP garage and A533, turn right and proceed as above.

For GPS users: the postcode is CW8 4RL and the location is at the junction of Shutley Lane, Ash House Lane and Cogshall Lane, Northwich.
TIMES
Please telephone Phill for times on Friday 18th May between 6 and 9 p.m. on the above number. If you are travelling with a friend, let me know in advance and I will endeavour to give you times close together.
GENERAL
The aim of the day is to encourage beginners and novice riders so that you may progress on to bigger and better things (and enjoy yourself on the day). If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to give us a ring.
When you first arrive, collect your number at the entries tent (£5 deposit required). Bring your hat and body protector with you when you check in (See SAFETY). Once mounted locate the steward to have your tack checked. This is important and not just for safety reasons –in previous years competitors have been eliminated for having the wrong tack!
Below are a few guidance notes to assist your preparation in the three phases.
The day will start with a dressage test…………
DRESSAGE
The test will be “BE90 Dressage Test 95 (2012)”. For those of you who know a BE member, the test is included in the handbook.
You can also download a copy from the British Eventing website (Homepage -> About Us -> Downloads -> Dressage Tests)
Immediately prior to your allocated time and when the previous test has finished, you may warm up around the perimeter of the dressage arena. When the judge sounds the car horn, you should enter the arena and begin your test [enter at A and proceed down the centre line etc.]. For beginners only, the test may be ‘commanded’, i.e. you can have someone at the side of the arena shouting out the movements.
Dress should be show jacket, beige or white jodhpurs. Light coloured gloves should be worn. Competitors may wear jodhpur boots with matching half chaps or gaiters. Juniors may not wear spurs for the dressage or any other phase.
Please note that the test must be ridden in a snaffle bridle and whips are not allowed.
On to the showjumping phase……
SHOWJUMPING
You are expected to perform one round of showjumping. This is not against the clock although there will be a maximum time permitted, after which penalties will be incurred.
Dress should be as for dressage. However, you will not be penalised for wearing a body protector over your show jacket.
Any bit permitted and whips are allowed but again, not spurs for juniors.
The final phase, cross country……
CROSS COUNTRY
The course will be fairly straightforward.
An optimum time (set on the day) will be in place on the cross country – too quick or too slow and you will incur penalty points.
Body protectors must be worn, preferably with shoulder pads.
Dress should be beige or white jodhpurs with sweat top/jersey, and still no spurs for junior competitors.
Carrying of stop watches is forbidden.
Excessive outside assistance may result in the competitor being disqualified.
SAFETY
Riding hats to the standards PAS015, ASTMF1163 or BSEN 1384 with Kitemark, SEI or QAS are compulsory and must be properly fastened at all times the rider is mounted. BSI 4472 (1988) and BSI 6473 are no longer recognised standards.
Bring your hat with you when you check in – no hat, no number!
SCORING
DRESSAGE
Total score awarded by the judge will be deducted from the maximum possible score of 200. ½ of this figure is then used as your score and will be posted on the scoreboard.

SHOWJUMPING
Knockdown  4 penalties
1st refusal  4 penalties
2nd refusal  8 penalties
3rd refusal  elimination
Fall of rider  8 penalties
Fall of horse  elimination
Error of course  elimination
Time faults 1 pen. per 1 sec. over

(Note: A rider who has been eliminated in the showjumping phase will normally not be allowed to complete the cross country phase but may do so at the discretion of the judge.)

CROSS COUNTRY
1st refusal at a fence 20 penalties
2nd refusal at a fence 40 penalties
3rd refusal at a fence elimination
Fourth cumulative refusal elimination
Fall of rider  65 penalties
Fall of horse  elimination
Inappropriate or dangerous riding    discretionary 25 penalties
For every 1 second over time 0.4 penalty
For every 1 second under time in excess of 30 seconds too fast   1 penalty


SO AT THE END OF THE EVENT, THE COMPETITOR WITH THE LOWEST TOTAL SCORE WILL BE DECLARED THE WINNER


PLEASE BE PATIENT WITH THE SCORING JUDGES – IT TAKES A LOT OF TIME TO COLLECT ALL THE CROSS COUNTRY MARKS TO ARRIVE AT THE OVERALL SCORE

Rosettes will be awarded to 6th place, plus highest placed member awards to ARC members registered before the day of the event.

(In the case of tied scores, the competitor with the best cross-country score will be given the higher placing.)

We hope you have a good day, and most of all, enjoy yourself.
See you there.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. When do I get my times?
Ring or e-mail for times on preceding Friday between 6pm and 9pm, they times will also be posted on the website after 9pm. (Classes are usually over-subscribed, so this gives us a chance of identifying withdrawals and slotting in waiting competitors.)
2. Do I need a deposit for my bib?
Yes. A deposit  will be taken when you collect your bib, which is fully refundable on its return.
Please remember to bring your hat and body protector for safety checks when you come to collect your bib. (Both hats and body protectors must conform with current safety standards.)
3. Can my dressage test be called?
The Beginners class dressage test may be read. But tests in Novice classes must be ridden from memory.
4. Can I use any bit for my dressage test?
All competitors must do the test in a snaffle bit. And remember, competitors in junior classes may not wear spurs in this or any other phase of the event.
5. When can I have my dressage sheet?
Dressage sheets can be collected from the secretary's caravan after the results have been compiled and verified. The organizers will endeavour to make this as soon as possible for everyone's convenience. If you are unable to wait, you are able to leave a stamped self-addressed envelope and your test will be forwarded to you.
6. Can I still go cross country if I am eliminated in the show jumping?
If you wish to go cross country having been eliminated in the show jumping phase, you must approach the Chief Steward who will then make a decision as to whether you are allowed or  not. Also if you are eliminated on the cross country phase you may continue- at the discretion of the judges, as long as you give way to other competing riders.
7. How soon will the scores come out?
The scores are posted periodically during the course of the event. The final scores are posted as soon as possible after the last rider has completed their cross country round. The presentation will follow shortly after, subject to any queries/objections being resolved.
8. Will the competition be fun?
Yes, the point of the competition is to have fun and enjoy yourself.  Smiling is allowed.
9. When can I walk the course?
 The course will be available for walking from around 4.30 on the Saturday preceding the event. It can also be walked on the Sunday, taking care to avoid any competing horses! The Beginners classes will be numbered in BLUE, and Novice class in RED.