EVENT INFORMATION TIMETABLE, START TIMES & RESULTS All information can be viewed online via www.bdwp.co.uk/lix Saturday - BE90 - BE90open - BE100open - BE80(T) - BE80 RF Sunday - Novice - ON - BE105 - BE100 - BE100open COURSE WALKING The cross-country course will be available to walk for all classes from 2pm on Friday 19th July Times of guided course walks will be posted on social media and the BDWP event page. EVENT ADMISSION Admission to the event is FREE. Please follow directions of the event officials when parking. PRIZE GIVING Prize Giving will be held under the secretary's veranda approximately 45 mins after the last horse in each class has finished cross country. Competitors are requested to attend or send a representative on their behalf to prize giving out of respect to organisers and sponsors. DOGS Dogs are welcome on leads. Please be responsible and clear up after them
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Dressage Tests
SCORING
BE80(T)/RF - test BE92 (2009) BE90/open - test BE95 (2012) BE100/open - test BE 106 (2012) BE105 - test N110 (2012) Novice/ON - test N131 (2018)
Show Jumping Knocking down an obstacle……………………………..............................……………………….......4 Penalties 1st Disobedience……………………………………………………..................................……………................4 Penalties 2nd Disobedience………………………………………………….................................……….……................8 Penalties 3rd Disobedience……………………………………………………..................................………….................Elimination Fall of competitor………................………………………………..................................….......…..............Elimination First fall of horse…………………………………………………….................................….................…….….Elimination Error of course……………………………………………………....................................................………….…Elimination For every commenced second in excess of time allowed.....................…..1 Penalty Exceeding 24 jumping penalties (not including time)...…...…Compulsory Retirement
Cross Country 1st refusal, run out, circle of horse at obstacle…….……….........................….......20 Penalties 2nd refusal, run out, circle of horse at same obstacle.….............................40 Penalties 3rd refusal, run out, circle of horse at same obstacle.….…..........................Elimination Fall of horse and/or rider at obstacle …………..........................................................Elimination 3rd accumulative refusal (Novice & Above)......................................……......…….Elimination 4th accumulative refusal (BE80-BE100)...................…........................……..........…..Elimination Second penalised fall on course……………………..………………….................................….Elimination Taking the wrong course……………………………………………….....…..................................…..Elimination Exceeding the time limit (twice the optimum time)…….…..............................Elimination Every second over the optimum time………………………...…….........................….......0.4 Penalty Every second over 15 seconds under the optimum time …..................... 0.4 Penalty
Final Score The lowest combined, three phase, penalty score is the winner
OFFICIALS Organiser & Land Owner & XC Designer Tina Ure
BE Steward
BE Scorer
XC Steward
BE Regional Co-Ordinator
Ro Audley
Wendy Evans
Dudley Thompson
Phillip Surl
Secretary
H&S Officer
SJ Course Designer
BE Technical Advisor
Sarah Robinson
Paul Monks
Sue Peasley
David Merrett
Secretary Team Polly Taylor -Ruth Warnes - Jo Meningen - Ros Blackmore
Sponsors, Volunteers, Marketing & XC Steward Sarah Skillin
Medical Officers
Paramedics
Dr Daryl Freeman & Dr Meg Hardman
APMS Medical Services
Veterinary Officers
Horse Ambulance
Farrier
David Scott
Nick Jones
Ben Duthie
Show Jumping Stewards/Judges Phoebe Buckley - Hannah Chelton - Janine Hagger - Tomoki Dean - Mary Jordan others TBC
Cross Country Control Julie Skillin - Sam Baker - Richard Aldous - Christine Shaw - Stella Martin
Cross Country Start Jen & Jan Le Miere - Peter Doddington - Rachel Laws Clare Tallboys - Laura Tolit
Score Collectors
Score Boards
The Lush Team
Sue Peck - Louise Barker - Juliette Edmonds - Val Gingel
Scorers
Jane Jonasson - Liz Wilson - Julie Issacson - Felicity Alexander - Kathryn Rhodes - Carol Challinor - Kelly Challinor - Rachel Casbon
Dressage Steward Janette Coles
Judges Janis Young - Dena Green - Anna Wilks - Debbie Morgan - Anne Graham - Mary Thornley Janet Watson - Julie Corrigan - Michele Clare - Alex Gingell - Laura Leicester - Tracey Trotter Biddy Brasted-Watts - Julie Allen
CAN A GIRTH FIX A PROBLEM Saddle specialist Tricia Bracegirdle of Childéric Saddles takes a look at the subject of girthing your horse and gives readers her top tips and advice in this often sensitive area When looking at a girth one has to remember that it's not just the bit that goes under the belly - it's also about the girth straps/billets too. Conformation plays a large role in determining which type of girth you combine with your saddle. Here we share some examples to highlight four very different horses and needs. In the first image, the shape of this horse will tend to send a saddle backwards. The billets coming from the saddle should follow the girth line. The shoulder on this Thoroughbred will move back into the middle of the circle which, if there were a billet there, would push the girth backwards. The fact there is no barrel would also add to the 'going backwards' problem. If your girth from your saddle came from any other place than the green line it will go backwards. No matter how tight, elasticated or not, it will move back. The fact this horse is also croup high will not help in this situation. The position of the buckles on a short girth is not as important for horse as they shouldn't be a problem because they won't be anywhere near the elbow but still a good rule to follow. REMEMBER - using a breastplate to keep a saddle in place is a good idea with this type of horse but ONLY IF THE SADDLE FITS and preferably the girthing is in the right place. This horse (two, opposite) brings entirely different issues with the girthing. I Watch for rubbing and galls behind the elbow - in the circled area. Also make sure if using a short girth with a single flap saddle that the buckles must not be too close the elbow - we have seen horses who present lame simply from knocking the girth buckles. This horse would also want a fairly slim girth behind the elbow but one which would require as much surface contact as possible underneath.
If you are are using a front billet on this horse we would need to make sure its not restricting his deltoideus and triceps muscles (shown in the white circle) as they are very close to the billet. If using a short girth the buckles would need to be above the elbow. There's very little room to play with here so it has to be right. On first glance you might think that this horse (three) would not have any girth issues, but look again - the yellow line is showing how far the barrel comes into the girth line. What this will do is push the girth forward, so again you risk getting sore in the girth area and buckle problems. If your girth is completely vertical (the pink line), this will cause the saddle to lift at the back which will then add pressure points to the trapezius muscles - all this movement will also help send the saddle forward. The green lines are what would be the perfect solution for this horse for jumping or flatwork as the saddle must stay in the middle of his back.  REMEMBER, rubbing happens from movement so if your saddle is trying to move forward or backward there will be rubbing. Rubbing underneath can also indicate negative movement in the saddle. With the correct girthing on the saddle we would recommend a girth that is shaped behind the elbow and is made with a material which is quite firm. If the webbing is too soft it will crunch up and have no effect. If using a short girth the buckles should be above the elbow. The more shaped the girth the more specific it is for the horse. A wrong shaped girth can contribute to the girth and saddle moving. Two examples are: a stud guard on a horse with a big barrel can help send the saddle forward and a forward shaped girth (which usually helps keep a saddle and girth back) will accelerate the movement back on say a horse in picture one. in our final image, we are presented with a horse that potentially has the ability to send a saddle backwards. The buckle must be above the elbow
and the girth must sit back of the caudal deep pectoral (pecs). You shouldn't have too many problems with the girth as long as the buckle is above the elbow. The yellow line is the horse's natural girth line the green lines would be the perfect positioning for the girth straps. If we were looking to fit a close contact jump saddle, only the back green line would work well. When looking at your saddle fit it is imperative to also look at the girth and choice of saddle pad as both can make a huge difference. Please remember, sores from girths may be nothing to do with the saddle fit or horses conformation - the area should be kept clean and the girth cleaned regularly and if its cracked or split , always replace it.
SPECIAL PRIZES Rossdales BE90 & BE90 Open First aid kits to the top 3 in each section
Childeric Saddles BE100 & BE100 Open Branded prizes to the winners of the BE100 sections
Bailey's Horse Feeds Novice Vouchers from Baileys for Top 3 riders
All Classes Rosettes to 10th place in all classes, with Little Downham coffee mugs to those that attend prize giving.
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