9TH ANNUAL OPEN CHARITY DRESSAGE COMPETITION In aid of World Horse Welfare Recovery & Rehabilitation Centre, Belwade Farm, Aboyne Organisers: Dorothy Henskens, Gail Greig, Roslyne Thomson & Audrey Smart Registered Charity Number: 206658 and SCO38384 Fountain Equestrian Centre, Goval, Dyce Saturday 16th October 2010 CLASS 1 PRELIMINARY BD TEST NO. 1 (2006) 20x40m Arena SPONSORED BY ROLLSTUD LIMITED & DENISE DARWIN TRAINING LTD Open to any horse/rider combination never to have been placed 1st or 2nd in any open dressage competition more than 3 times. Horses & Ponies not to have gained any dressage points. NOTE: This class will be split into Class 1 and Class 1A due to the normal high number of entries. CLASS 2 PRELIMINARY BD TEST NO. 18 (2002) 20x40m Arena SPONSORED BY SIMPSON BREBNER & PARTNERS & ARDENE HOUSE VETERINARY SURGERY Open to horses/ponies that have no dressage points. NOTE: This class will be split into Class 2 and Class 2A due to the normal high number of entries CLASS 3 NOVICE BD TEST NO. 24 (2010) 20x40m Arena SPONSORED BY TOWN & COUNTY & FREE SPIRITS SADDLERY Open to horses/ponies that have less than 75 dressage points. CLASS 4 NOVICE BD TEST NO. 39 (2010) 20x60m Arena SPONSORED BY DONALD NICOL FARRIERS & RBG LIMITED Open to horses/ponies that have less than 75 dressage points. CLASS 5 ELEMENTARY BD TEST NO. 40 (2010) 20x60m Arena SPONSORED BY CNR (UK) INTERNATIONAL CLASS 6 ELEMENTARY BD TEST NO. 45 (2010) 20x60m Arena SPONSORED BY MEADOWS VETERINARY CENTRE CLASS 7 DRESSAGE TO MUSIC – 20x60m Arena SPONSORED BY THE MILLERS This class will be judged on a percentage basis. NOTE: Please remember to state on the entry form whether you are competing at Prelim, Novice or Elementary Level *** Rosettes 1st-6th *** Rugs for All Class Winners*** Entry Fees: £9.50 per class plus £1.50 (per rider) for First Aid Cover Closing Date for Entries: Monday 4th October 2010 – Any withdrawals must be made by Friday 8th October 2010 Comp. Secretary: Dorothy Henskens, West Lodge, Ardo, Whitecairns, Aberdeen, AB23 8XH Mobile No: (Day of Comp. ONLY): 07711 904042 Starting times available ONLY between 8pm & 10pm on Telephone Number: 01651 862204 on Wednesday 13th October 2010 or by SAE. Times will also be posted on the Website www.whwcharitydressage.weebly.com This competition will be run under BD rules with the exception that all riders MUST wear a hard hat to at least the minimum standard (PAS 015; EN1384; ASTM 1163) with a harness properly adjusted and fastened at all times whilst mounted. Organisers reserve the right to (a) Cancel any Class (b) divide any class (c) alter the advertised times (d) refuse any entry with or without stating a reason. Due to a great number of requests we have added the “Dressage to Music” class to this year’s schedule…!!! All classes are unaffiliated. Have a good day and enjoy yourselves. THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE WHO CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THIS EVENT “If all these horses could cry aloud with one voice, it would stir the world to do something about it……… we must be their voice” World Horse Welfare, Anne Colvin House, Snetterton, Norfolk, NR16 2LR If you think a horse may be suffering, let us know. UK Welfare Hotline: Freephone 08000 480190 www.worldhorsewelfare.org The Annual Open Charity Dressage Competition is now in its 9th year, having raised over £14,500 for our local World Horse Welfare recovery and rehabilitation Centre, Belwade Farm, Aboyne. In the UK World Horse Welfare run four Recovery and Rehabilitation Centres and employ 16 Field Officers who investigate cases of cruelty and neglect, inspect markets and also check on the horses rehomed through the World Horse Welfare's loan scheme Belwade Farm is set in the beautiful rolling countryside of Deeside and is open to visitors all year round on Saturdays, Sundays, Wednesdays and Bank Holidays between 2pm and 4pm. Other times by arrangement with the Farm Manager, Eileen Gillen. World Horse Welfare, Belwade Farm, Aboyne Aberdeenshire, AB34 5DJ Telephone: 01339 887186 Signposted off the A93 between Aboyne and Kincardine O’Neill. World Horse Welfare is founded on the achievements of the ILPH since 1927 and the vision of “A world where the horse is used but never abused” remains at the heart of their philosophy. The aims of World Horse Welfare are: . To enhance the welfare of horses by moving the charity from being primarily focused around the protection of the individual horse, to a charity that supports the welfare of many . To tackle the root causes as well as the effects of horse cruelty by placing education at the heart of all that we do . To retain our focus as the leading organisation for the recovery, rehabilitation and rehoming of horses in the UK . To continue campaigning tirelessly for the abolition of the long distance transport of horses for slaughter within Europe . To expand our international role in developing sustainable improvements in welfare amongst working horses using local trainers Quite Simply, World Horse Welfare will do what the name says; It will make a lasting difference to the lives of thousands of horses worldwide. SPONSORS AND DONATIONS Thank you to all those who continue to support this event D DDO OON NNA AAL LLD DD N NNI IIC CCO OOL LLF FFA AAR RRR RRI IIE EER RRS SS FREE SPIRITS SADDLERY 9TH ANNUAL OPEN CHARITY DRESSAGE COMPETITION In aid of World Horse Welfare Recovery & Rehabilitation Centre, Belwade Farm, Aboyne Organisers: Dorothy Henskens, Gail Greig, Roslyne Thomson & Audrey Smart Registered Charity Number: 206658 and SCO38384 Fountain Equestrian Centre, Goval, Dyce Saturday 16th October 2010 Closing Date for Entries: Monday 4th October 2010 CLASS NO: RIDER: HORSE: FEE: ENTRY FEES: £9.50 PER CLASS FIRST AID: £1.50 PER RIDER TOTAL: Please make cheques payable to “WHW CHARITY ACCOUNT” and send entries to: Competition Secretary, Dorothy Henskens, West Lodge, Ardo, Whitecairns, Aberdeen, AB23 8XH If you require copies of Dressage Tests please send 40p (PER TEST) along with a Stamped Addressed Envelope. NAME: ADDRESS: TELEPHONE NUMBER: E-MAIL: Disclaimer of Liability Save for the Death or personal injury caused by the negligence of the organisers or anyone whom they are in law responsible, neither the organisers of any event to which these rules apply, nor any agent, or representative accepts any liability for any accident, loss, damage, injury or illness to horses, owners, riders, spectators, land or any other person or property whatsoever. Making an entry implies acceptance of this. This competition will be run under BD rules with the exception that all riders MUST wear a hard hat to at least the minimum standard (PAS 015; EN1384; ASTM 1163) with a harness properly adjusted and fastened at all times whilst mounted. THIS DISCLAIMER MUST BE SIGNED BY ALL COMPETITORS (OR BY PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF COMPETITOR IF UNDER 17 YEARS OF AGE): Signature: Date: The organisers would appreciate all competitors tidying/cleaning up after their horses, and for dogs to be kept on leads at all times (PLEASE SCOOP YOUR POOP…..!!!!)