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A brief guide to CRC Showing
Showing Classes
Entering your Ridden or Inhand class
· At the entrance to the ring the rider/handler must handover 1 ticket and give their details to the ring steward (Full name, competition number, horse name & horse height)
· Please ask the ring steward if you are unsure if you’re entering a suitable class with your horse/pony
· On entering the ring proceed on the right rein in walk.
· It is the riders’ responsibility to ensure they follow club rules regarding amount of classes entered on the day.
What to expect in a Ridden Showing Class
· Firstly, all competitors will be asked to walk, trot, canter and change the rein together (the judge or steward will tell you when to do so, keep your eye on them!). Lead rein and first ridden ponies will NOT be asked to canter round together. In lead rein classes ponies will walk round together and then be asked to stop (usually at a corner) and one-by-one be asked to trot round the ring to the back of the line.
· The judge will then pull you into a preliminary line-up. They will either tell you a specific order to line up or just to line up in any order.
· In order, one-by-one, the judge will pull out each combination. They will look at the conformation of the horse/pony whilst stood still (out of the line-up) and possibly ask the rider/handler some questions about your combination.
· The judge will then ask the combination to do a short show (occasionally the judge will tell you a specific show to do instead of your own – Listen carefully!).
· In your show you should show walk, trot and canter on each rein. An extension of canter is usually also shown on one rein. If you do not feel confident doing any of these paces, please let the judge know before you start your individual show (Lead rein ponies only need to show walk and trot. Beginners first ridden ponies can choose to whether to show canter in their individual show. First ridden ponies should show canter in their individual show)
· In riding club and pony club classes you will be asked to incorporate a small jump into your show
· When there are lots of entries the classes may be split
· Once all competitors have done their individual show the judge/steward will send everyone back out on the right rein. They will then begin to pull in the placed competitors (1st to 6th usually)
· Rosettes will be given to all placed competitors
· The highest placed member in each class will be awarded a medal (please see the membership cards/committee/website for more information)
· All non-placed competitors will then need to leave the ring, in walk only (CRC will give a rosette to all competitors in children’s classes)
· The placed competitors will then be allowed to do a lap of honor (on the right rein). If your horse/pony is likely to become overly excitable doing a lap of honor please leave the ring before everyone else starts to move off
· 1st and 2nd placed combinations are welcomed back for the championship of their ring at the end of all the classes in that section (please see the schedule/ask at the caravan for more information)
Entering a Ridden Showing Championship
· Only 1st and 2nd placed competitors can enter the championship. (Please check with the steward/caravan/schedule to check which championship you are eligible for)
· Please enter the ring the same as you did for your class. If unsure speak to the steward
· Be sure to have your 1st and/or 2nd place rosettes on display whilst riding in the championship. (only the ones that qualify for that championship)
· The judge(s) will pull you into a line up and generally not ask you to do another show, occasionally you may be asked to do another show. The judge may simply wish to see the horses out of the line up to have another look at conformation. They will tell you what to do
· Champion & Reserve champion will be pulled from the line up and given a rosette and sash!
· All other competitors should then leave the ring (in walk only) so that Champion and reserve can do a lap of honor before leaving the ring
What to expect in an Inhand Showing Class
· Firstly, all competitors will be asked to walk round together and possibly to change the rein (listen out for instructions that the steward/judge may give). You will then be stopped in a corner and asked to trot round to the back of the line.
· The judge will then pull you into a preliminary line-up. They will either tell you a specific order to line up or just to line up in any order.
· In order, one-by-one, the judge will pull out each combination. They will look at the conformation of the horse/pony whilst stood still (out of the line-up) and possibly ask the rider/handler some questions about your combination.
· The judge will then ask the combination to do a short show (occasionally the judge will tell you a specific show to do instead of your own – Listen carefully!).
· In your show you should show walk and trot on each rein.
· When there are lots of entries the classes may be split.
· Once all competitors have done their individual show the judge/steward will send everyone back out on the right rein. They will then begin to pull in the placed competitors (1st to 6th usually).
· Rosettes will be given to all placed competitors.
· The highest placed member in each class will be awarded a medal (please see the membership cards/committee/website for more information).
· All non-placed competitors will then need to leave the ring, in walk only (CRC will give a rosette to all competitors in children’s classes).
· The placed competitors will then be allowed to do a lap of honor (on the right rein). If your horse/pony is likely to become overly excitable doing a lap of honour please leave the ring before everyone else starts to move off.
· 1st and 2nd placed combinations are welcomed back for the championship of their ring at the end of all the classes in that section (please see the schedule/ask at the caravan for more information).
Entering an Inhand Showing championship
· Only 1st and 2nd placed competitors can enter the championship. (Please check with the steward/caravan/schedule to check which championship you are eligible for)
· Please enter the ring the same as you did for your class. If unsure speak to the steward
· Be sure to have your 1st and/or 2nd place rosettes on display whilst in the championship. (Only the ones that qualify for that championship)
· The judge(s) will pull you into a line up and generally not ask you to do another show, occasionally you may be asked to do another show. The judge may simply wish to see the horses out of the line up to have another look at conformation. They will tell you what to do.
· Champion & Reserve champion will be pulled from the line up and given a rosette and sash!
· All other competitors should then leave the ring (in walk only) so that Champion and reserve can do a lap of honor before leaving the ring
Ridden Showing
For Riders
· Cream, yellow or beige jodhpurs (white is also acceptable)
· Light coloured shirt (usually white, pale blue, pink or yellow).
· A stock or coloured tie should be worn.
· Show/Hunting Jacket (tweed, navy or black)
· Brown or black Jodhpur boots (with/without brown/black chaps) or long riding boots
· Plain, dark-coloured (Black, navy, brown) Riding hat (up to current standards) with/without fixed peak (Please see rules for more information)
· Light coloured gloves (optional)
· Show cane may be carried but not compulsory
For Equines
· Clean, groomed coat.
· Black/brown tack. Please see the rules for what tack is/is not allowed in each class.
· Plain black, brown, white or cream numnah/saddle pad (sheep’s wool trim is allowed).
· Suitable bit (check the schedule/rules for more information on bits)
· Plaited/hogged mane and pulled/plaited tail or untouched, natural mane/tail if horse/pony being shown as mountain and moorland (Breeds include: Welsh A, Welsh B, Welsh C, Welsh D, Connemara, New Forrest, Fell, Highland, Dales, Shetland, Dartmoor, Exmoor)
· Boots may be worn on front legs for jumping phase of working hunter classes only
Inhand
Showing
For Handlers
· Cream/yellow/beige jodhpurs (white is also acceptable) or smart trousers cream/beige/yellow/navy/black
· Light coloured shirt (usually white, pale blue, pink or yellow)
· A Tie (any colour) or stock (cream/white)
· Show/Hunting jacket (tweed, navy or black) or waistcoat (plain or coloured).
· Brown or black Jodhpur boots or other suitable short boots (long riding boots are acceptable).
· Plain, dark-coloured (Black, navy, brown) Riding hat (up to current standards) with/without fixed peak (Please see rules for more information) (Children under 16 years of age MUST wear a riding hat with a chin strap but adults are allowed to wear a hat without a strap or no hat at all)
· Light coloured gloves (optional)
· Show cane may be carried but not compulsory
For Equines
· Clean, groomed coat.
· Black/brown/white riding bridle or inhand bridle. Suitable leading reins must be used (Please see the rules for what tack is/is not allowed in each class).
· Bits are not compulsory for inhand classes (check the schedule/rules for more information on bits).
· Plaited/hogged mane and pulled/plaited tail or untouched, natural mane/tail if horse/pony being shown as mountain and moorland (Breeds include: Welsh A, Welsh B, Welsh C, Welsh D, Connemara, New Forrest, Fell, Highland, Dales, Shetland, Dartmoor or Exmoor
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE ARE GUIDELINES TO CRC SHOWING ONLY.
PLEASE READ OUR CLUB RULES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING AIDS & ATTIRE ALLOWED/NOT ALLOWED FOR INDIVIDUAL CLASSES
Showjumping
Entering a Showjumping class
· At the entrance to the ring the riders must handover 1 ticket and give their competition number to the ring steward.
· Please ask the ring steward if you are unsure if you’re entering a suitable class with your horse/pony.
· The steward will place your number onto the ring’s board, riders will be called to enter the ring in the order that their numbers appear on the board. It is the riders’ responsibility to be available when called to enter the ring. If you are not available your number will be moved to the bottom of the board.
What to expect in a Showjumping class
· At the start of each class the riders will have approximately 5 minutes to walk the course to learn the sequence that they must jump the fences (For both 1st round and Jump off round). Once the course walking time is over the jumping rounds will start. Nobody will be allowed to walk the course after the jumping has started.
· Each rider will enter the ring one at a time, the next rider may not enter until the previous round has finished.
· When entering the ring the rider should report to the judge. The judge will need to take the rider and horses’ details (Rider’s name, horse’s name etc).
· The rider will then have a short amount of time to move around the ring (walk, trot or canter but must not jump in this time.
· The judge will sound the buzzer when they are ready. The rider has 1 minute from the bell sounding to starting their jumping round.
· The CRC showjumping is a two-phase class whereby competitors that go clear in the first round must immediately continue onto the second (jump off round) that is timed. The judge will sound the buzzer after the first round if the combination was not clear (the combination must then leave the ring immediately in walk).
· The fastest clear round will win the class, knock-downs and refusals will give the combination faults.
· The placed competitors will be announced and can re-enter the ring mounted or un-mounted to collect their rosettes.
· Placed competitors may then be asked to do a lap of honor (not-compulsory).
· If you are unsure or have any questions please ask the steward at the ringside or the caravan.
For Riders
· White jodhpurs (Cream, yellow or beige jodhpurs are also acceptable)
· Light coloured shirt (usually white, pale blue, pink or yellow)
· A stock or coloured tie should be worn
· Show/hunting jacket (Tweed, navy or black)
· Brown or black Jodhpur boots (with/without brown/black chaps) or long riding boots
· Plain, dark-coloured (Black, navy, brown) Riding hat (up to current standards) with/without fixed peak (Please see rules for more information)
· Gloves (optional)
For Equines
· Preferably horses/ponies should have a clean, groomed coat and be plaited. (this is not compulsory)
· Black/brown tack. Please see the rules for what tack is/is not allowed in each class. (Plain coloured) Numnah/saddle pad may be worn)
· Suitable bit (check the schedule/rules for more information on bits)
· Boots may be worn on front legs for jumping (certain back boots may be accepted but must be agreed previously with the committee)
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE ARE GUIDELINES TO CRC SHOW JUMPING ONLY.
PLEASE READ OUR CLUB RULES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING AIDS & ATTIRE ALLOWED/NOT ALLOWED FOR INDIVIDUAL CLASSES
Jump Cross
What is Jump Cross?
· A round of knock-down fences over cross country terrain.
· 10 faults are given for knock downs and refusals.
· 3 refusals or a fall will mean elimination.
· After 3 refusals at the same fence the combination must move on to the next fence – no exceptions!
· At no point can a fence be jumped as a pair!
· Occasionally, speedy horses/ponies may catch up or overtake slower horses/ponies in front. It is the riders’ responsibility on the course to communicate with the other rider(s) in these situations. If you see the rider in front had a refusal you can shout and ask for right of way to overtake and jump the fence before they continue on with that fence.
· Once your round is over you must leave the jumping field at walk.
Entering a Jump Cross Event
Entries for Jump Cross are PRE ENTRY only via www.equoevents.co.uk
Please see our schedule for more information
· Collect combination number(s) and number bib if needed from the caravan
· Entries are non-refundable (unless a Vet or Doctors certificate is produced)
· Ensure your combination number is on the starters’ board (that is the order that entrants will ride).
· Walk the course to ensure you know where you are going (avoid getting in other riders way at all times)
What to expect at a Jump Cross event
· Get to the start line in time for your round to start otherwise you may be moved to the bottom of the list! (The starters will always try to call each rider to the start line in plenty of time).
· Wait for the starter to tell you when to go. Your timer will start as soon as you go over the start line and finish when you go through the finish markers.
· Be sure you know where you are going.
· The classes are run by optimum time and not fastest time. Optimum times for each class will be different and can be found at the caravan (they will be given in meters per minute; riders will not be told the time they need to get round the course).
· When all combinations for the class have finished, the scores will be added up (please bear with the scorers; the process takes a while!).
· If you are in a rush and have to leave before the results are out you can leave a self-addressed envelope and £2 postage at the caravan and any prizes you win will be posted to you.
For Riders
· Cream, yellow or beige jodhpurs (white is also acceptable).
· A coloured cross country/rugby shirt/top (any colour(s) of riders choice).
· Brown or black Jodhpur boots (with/without brown/black chaps) or long riding boots.
· Any colour riding hat (up to current standards) without fixed peak (Please see rules for more information).
· Gloves (optional).
· Whip/riding crop may be carried.
· We strongly advise that competitors wear a suitable back protector
For Equines
· Clean, groomed coat.
· Black/brown tack. Please see the rules for what tack is/is not allowed in each class.
· Coloured numnah/saddle pad may be worn.
· Suitable bit (check the schedule/rules for more information on bits).
· Plaiting optional.
· Boots may be worn on front legs only.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE ARE GUIDELINES TO CRC JUMP CROSS ONLY.
PLEASE READ OUR CLUB RULES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING AIDS & ATTIRE ALLOWED/NOT ALLOWED
Dressage
What to expect in a Dressage Class
· All CRC dressage tests are from the British Dressage (BD) test catalogue.
· The tests are made up of manoeuvres that are ridden by each combination and scored by the judge. The scores are given following the rules of the scoresheets from BD. Each manoeuvre is marked individually but the test must be ridden in order as it appears on the sheet.
· The judge will sound the horn if at any time you ride the wrong manoeuvre in the test. You should then stop and wait for the judge to tell you what to do and when to restart (at the point where you went wrong).
· Each competitor goes one at a time.
· You must stay within the markers during the entire test. Going outside the markers during your test may cost you marks.
· Scores are added up by the scorers on the day and results posted for each class as soon as possible (Scoring can be a lengthy process so please bare with the team!).
· Dressage marks are given as a percentage (%) the higher percentage the better you have done. The judge will also write comments in the boxes next to each manoeuvre on the scoresheet, the comments are to help you to improve for next time.
· If you are in a rush and have to leave before the results are out you can leave a self-addressed envelope and £2 postage at the caravan with your score sheets and any prizes you win being posted to you.
For Riders
· White jodhpurs (Cream, yellow or beige jodhpurs are also acceptable).
· Light coloured shirt (usually white, pale blue, pink or yellow). A stock or coloured tie should be worn.
· Show/hunting jacket (Navy preferable, tweed or black acceptable).
· Brown or black Jodhpur boots (with/without brown/black chaps) or long riding boots.
· Plain, dark-coloured (Black, navy, brown) Riding hat (up to current standards) with/without fixed peak (Please see rules for more information).
· Gloves (optional).
· Please check CRC club rules for more information as to aids and attire that is/is not allowed.
For Equines
· Preferably horses/ponies should have a clean, groomed coat and be plaited. (this is not compulsory)
· Black/brown tack. Please see the rules for what tack is/is not allowed in each class. (Plain coloured) Numnah/saddle pad may be worn.
· Suitable bit (check the schedule/rules for more information on bits).
· Please see CRC rules/committee for more information as to what tack or artificial aids are/are not allowed.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE ARE GUIDELINES TO CRC DRESSAGE ONLY.
PLEASE READ OUR CLUB RULES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING AIDS & ATTIRE ALLOWED/NOT ALLOWED.
