Ashwood Equestrian
Saturday 12th April 2025
Including
70, 80, 90 & 1m qualifying classes for the
NSEA LeMieux Eventers Challenge Final @ Hickstead May 2025 Top 2 teams & 4 individuals to qualify
This competition is open to schools from all counties and will also count for RPL points
Organiser:
Ashwood Equestrian, Stafford Road, Knightley, Staffs. ST20 0JR
info@ashwoodequestrian.com
The Course is made up of SJ & simulated XC fences with an optimum time & no style marks. Larger arenas may use secured XC portables. Riders will jump a series of show jumps and then proceed immediately into the XC phase which is run on an optimum time of 350- 375m/m.
Class W Warm Up 70cm (non qualifier)
Class 1 Mini 70-75cm Team & Individual (Hickstead qualifier) Single phase. All team riders automatically count as individuals. Class 2 Novice 80-85cm Team & Individual (Hickstead qualifier) Single phase. All team riders automatically count as individuals. Class 3 Intermediate 90-95cm Team & Individual (Hickstead qualifier) Single phase. All team riders automatically count as individuals Class 4 1m-1.05 Open Team & Individual (Hickstead qualifier) Single phase. All team riders automatically count as individuals
Teams of 3 or 4, best 3 scores to count
Entry Fee for Warm Up £20
Entry Fee for classes 1 – 4 = £30 (includes Medic Fee)
NSEA Eventers Challenge Rules for Scoring 2024-25
The intention of these rules is to reward riders who have a clear round and to penalise riders who have jumping penalties or who are significantly faster than the Optimum Time. Where there are several competitors with a clear round, then the nearest to the Optimum Time will win, rewarding an appropriate judgement of pace around the course.
EC1) Open to Teams and Individuals
• Riders will jump a course of 5-8 show jumps and then proceed immediately into the XC phase of 8-15 simulated XC fences, depending on the size of the arena
• The speed for the XC phase will be between 320m/m to 375m/m depending on the size of the arena – smaller arena = tighter turns which slow you down. A larger arena with flowing lines will ride on a quicker time. The speed for each class will be given in the schedule or on the noticeboard at the event. Times will be recorded to one-hundredth of a second if the timing equipment allows.
• NSEA/BE Eventing Rules for tack and rider equipment for XC.
• There will be no style mark. No age restriction on the mini (70/75) class.
• Top two teams and 4 Individuals at each height to qualify for the NSEA Eventers Challenge Championship to be held at Hickstead in May.
EC2) Dress: XC colours, body protectors are compulsory. Hair must be above collar length, long hair to be kept in place in a hair net. Rider must wear BE approved skull caps, no fixed peak SJ hats.
EC3) The competitor with the fewest penalties wins. In the event of a tie, the competitor closest to the optimum time will be the winner. In the team competition, the total of the best three scores is used to place the team. The combined difference from the Optimum Time of the 3 best scores is used to break any ties.
EC4) The top 2 teams & 4 individuals at each qualifier will qualify for the NSEA Eventers Challenge Championship.
EC5) Organisers are asked to ensure that the XC phase includes elements that give a choice about the track and therefore the time taken. Organisers are asked not to display a clock showing the time taken visible to the rider to as the aim is to educate riders to ride by feel.
Penalties are awarded as follows
Ashwood Equestrian Disclaimer
You are responsible for the health and safety of yourself and any other members of your group, whether mounted or dismounted whilst they are on site. Every person using the facilities agrees that they do so at their own risk and voluntarily accepts the risk of injury or damage that is implicit in riding or being around a horse on the premises.
Ashwood Equestrian Ltd, their servants, agents, employees and all those connected with the event do not accept any responsibility or liability for any injury, accident, damage or illness to any person, property, vehicle or animal whatsoever, or for any loss whatsoever, arising out of, or occurring at any hire, competition, show or event. It shall be a condition of entry of the facilities that each entrant shall indemnify the organisers against any legal action whatsoever arising from any accident.
Equine Influenza Vaccinations
Primary vaccinations with an in-date 12-month booster. Spot checks will be carried out. Ashwood Equestrian can only offer its facilities for hire on the understanding that these measures are adhered to.
Withdrawal Policy
A withdrawal prior to close of entries will be eligible for refund less £5 admin fee. Withdrawals after this time for any reason are non-refundable. Please note all withdrawals need to be put in writing to info@ashwoodequestrian.com.
Your Responsibility
All persons attending the event must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents and must obey instructions given by the Organiser or by officials and stewards on its behalf.
All competitors and those associated with their school are the responsibility of the Team Manager whilst at the competition
TV & Photography Please note that professional photographers will be present at NSEA competitions. There may also be TV cameras at the Championships. Please indicate on the entry form if you do not wish to appear in press coverage/ TV or photos taken by our official photographers
Child Protection & Safeguarding If you have any concerns, please contact the NSEA on tel 07552 836032 / competition@nsea.co.uk to be put in contact with our designated Child Protection Officer. If you have immediate concerns, you can contact Childline tel 0800 1111 or NSPCC tel 0808 800 5000
General information
Please ensure that you do not muck out your horsebox onto the Car Park. Take all litter home with you.
All dogs must be kept on leads at all times. Any dog mess must be cleared up.
Outside assistance will not be tolerated- and could result in elimination.
NSEA affiliated competitors only may warm up & compete horses on the show ground
All competitions, parents and representatives from every school must ensure that they act courteously to stewards and officials at all times. Rudeness will not be tolerated.
In the event of cancellation, you entry will be refunded on receipt of a sae, less £5 per cheque admin fee.
Have a good day!
Rules
NSEA / BE Eventing Rules for tack & rider equipment.
NSEA General & Competition Rules 2024-25
Note- NSEA Rules- hair up please.
Start Times will be available on the NSEA website 2 days before the competition on www.nsea.org.uk
