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THE GOLD CUP
BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY 3rd MAY, 2025
At Ashwood Equestrian, Stafford Road, Knightley. ST20 0JR
FOR HORSES AND PONIES – OPEN TO ALL
THE GOLD CUP is a 3-phase event from 50cms to 90cms WHERE NO-ONE GETS ELIMINATED! *Emphasis is placed on jumping ability rather than dressage scores*
Competitors must compete in all 3 phases
Phase 1 – Dressage. A British Eventing Test will be used & confirmed shortly.
Phase 2 – XC. The Course will consist of a compact XC making use of the grass XC field and will include a timed section. The time taken thru the timed section will be added to your penalty score, therefore a faster time will incur less penalties! 4 refusals or not completing Phase 2 will incur 150 penalties.
Phase 3 – Show Jumping. Competitors will jump in reverse order using penalties incurred from Phases 1 & 2. Judged on one round with a time allowed. Penalties will be incurred for exceeding this time. There will be an alternative final joker fence, attempt it and jump clear to deduct 10 penalties from your score but knock it down or refuse and you will add 20 penalties! 3 refusals or not completing Phase 3 will incur 100 penalties.
Penalties incurred in all 3 phases will be added together with the winner being the one with the lowest score (least number of penalties)
In the event of a tie, the fastest thru the timed section in Phase 2 will determine the winner, if there is still a tie the fastest show jumping time will determine the winner.
ENTRY FEE £42.00 per class upto Sunday 27th April, £46 thereafter
The decision to run will be made according to the number of entries received by 27th April.
| ENTRIES | Pre-Entries close Sunday 27th April. Times released 1st May. On-line entries ashwoodequestrian.com Discount for Ashwood Members. Horses may only enter 1 class. | ||
| PRIZES | **Awards to 10th place in all classes.
1st £50 2nd £25 3rd £10 **prizes awarded according to the number of entries in the class. MOUNTED PRESENTATIONS or prizes will be forfeited. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |||
| COURSE WALK | The XC course will be available for walking on the morning of the event and at any time during the day with due regard to any horses on course. The SJ course may be walked at the start of each class.
DUE TO DOG FOULING ON COURSE – ABSOLUTELY NO DOGS WILL BE ALLOWED TO ACCOMPANY COURSE WALKERS |
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| WITHDRAWALS, REFUNDS & SUBSTITUTIONS | Withdrawals before 20th April will receive 100% refund. Withdrawals for any reason between 20th April and 26th April will be refunded less £5. No withdrawals for any reason after 26th April. Substitution of horse or rider is possible. Changing both horse & rider in the same entry qualifies as a whole new entry & must be paid in full. | ||
| DRESS CODE |
Correct dress please, with the exception of Show Jackets during inclement weather. Hard hats conforming to the current British Standard must be worn at all times when mounted. Dressage:Tack as BD Rules 2025. XC: XC Colours, Body protector and non fixed peak hat upto current standards mandatory. SJ: Show attire. XC Attire to be worn. Clean & Tidy please. Any colour jods/tops/jackets. Correctly fitting Hard hats (NO FIXED PEAKS) & Body Protectors conforming to the current British Standard must be worn at all times when mounted, with proper riding boots (no yard boots). Horses & ponies do not need to be plaited. NO SCHOOLING WHIPS AT ANY TIME. Number bib (print your own number) or bridle numbers to be worn. |
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| DRESSAGE | Dressage will take place on grass. | ||
| CROSS COUNTRY | The XC phase will be a shortened course and will take place on grass, with the entire course being visible & contained. Solid, fixed fences and water will be included. | ||
| SHOW JUMPING | Show Jumping will take place in the Infinity Arena on surface. | ||
TERMS & CONDITIONS Save for death or injury by the negligence of the organiser or anyone for whom they are in law responsible, Ashwood Equestrian Ltd, for themselves, their servants, agents, employees and all those connected with the event do not accept liability for any accident, loss, damage, injury, illness to horses, owners, riders, spectators, vehicles, their contents and accessories or any other person or property whatsoever, whether caused by their negligence, breach of contract or statutory duty in any way whatsoever of themselves, their servants, agents, employees and all those connected with the event or otherwise. It shall be considered a condition of entry that each entrant agrees to indemnify the organisers against any legal action arising thereto. The organiser does not insure the rider, your horse or your tack and equipment. You are strongly advised to have in place your own adequate personal accident insurance at all times.
The decision of the Judges is final. If any person wishes to lodge a complaint, this must be done so in writing within 30 minutes of the incident along with a deposit of £50 (which will be returned if the complaint is upheld).
The organisers reserve the right to refuse entry and to remove anyone from the venue at any time without giving a reason, amend the details of the schedule should it become necessary, or to cancel any class with insufficient entries. Once a class has been entered, refunds will not be given.
GENERAL RULES
- All classes are open to juniors or seniors riding horses or ponies.
- Horses/Ponies must be 4 years old or older.
- Any horse/pony considered to be unsound, unfit or unhealthy by a Judge or the Organiser will be excluded from the competition without refund of entry.
- No horseboxes to be mucked out on site.
- It is compulsory that every person at the venue who is under the age of 18 years of age is accompanied by a responsible adult.
- No dogs will be allowed in or around any of the arenas or on the cross country course, they must stay in the lorry park or preferably remain at home. Please clean up after you dogs AND TAKE YOUR POO BAGS HOME.
- The event may be cancelled without notice due to adverse weather. In the event of adverse weather it is recommended that you check the website www.ashwoodequestrian.com for any announcements. In the unlikely event of abandonment, entries may be carried over to a future event or refunded minus £5 admin fee.
