Tintern Grammar acknowledges the Wurundjeri people as the traditional custodians of the land where we learn, meet, and play.
We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future, for they hold the memories, traditions, culture and hopes of Indigenous Australia.
On behalf of Tintern Grammar and the Friends of Equestrian Committee it is my great pleasure to welcome all competitors, families, and friends to the Tintern Grammar Victorian Inter-School Horse Trials Championships.
We are excited for our second year at Shirley Heights Equestrian Centre in 2023, and I thank the Friends of Equestrian for their careful shepherding across of the event. This is the 23rd Tintern Horse Trials and I am again excited by the large and diverse contingent of riders participating. There is enormous support and assistance provided by families to their children if they are to compete at events like this and I offer my thanks to those families, as it is the participation of the students which make the Trials the fabulous weekend that they are! Young women and men gain so much from this exciting and challenging sport, developing their abilities, attributes and character in the face of both the enjoyment and the difficulty of each of the events.
It takes many hours of planning and hard work to stage this terrific gathering, most of which is undertaken by volunteers. I would particularly like to thank the following people:
• Thank you everyone at Shirley Heights Equestrian Centre, for their assistance in running the day.
• The Tintern Grammar Friends of Equestrian support group for their extensive planning and organisation, their committed and diligent work in making the event enjoyable, challenging and as safe as possible and their perpetually positive and good-humoured approach to everything over the course of what is an enormous weekend of work for them!
• All the many, many volunteers who have donated their time so generously and without which, the Trials simply would not take place
• The Tintern Grammar Friends of Music, for their ongoing assistance and support in catering the event
• The Tintern Grammar staff who contribute and support the running of this event
I look forward to watching the competitors from all schools and offer my very best wishes to all for a wonderful weekend of enjoyment, excitement and close competition!
Good luck and safe riding.
Bradley Fry Principal Tintern Grammar
Saturday 25 March 2023
DRESSAGE
• EVA50cm Unofficial Grass arena 9am- 9.36am
• EVA 50cm Official Grass arena 9.36am-10.24am
• EVA 65cm Official Grass arena 10.44am-11.20am
• EVA 65cm Unofficial Sand 9am-12.58pm
• EVA 80 Unofficial Grass arena 12noon-1.30pm
• EVA 80 Official Sand 1.18pm-4.58pm
• EVA 95 Official Indoor 9.00am-11.44pm
• CCN1*Official Indoor 12.24pm-12.42pm
• CCN2* Official Indoor 12.52pm-12.59pm
SHOW JUMPING ALL ON GRASS
• EVA 50cm All 11.30am-11.58am
Course Walk 11am-11.30am
• EVA 65 All 12.38pm-1.56pm
Course Walk 12.18pm-12.38pm
• EVA 95 2.36pm-3.24pm Course Walk 3.44pm-4.04pm
• CCN1* 4.04pm-4.13pm Course Walk 4.13pm-4.23pm
• CCN2* 4.33pm-4.36pm Course Walk 4.23pm-4.33pm
SHOW JUMPING COURSE WALK TIMES
Sunday 26 March 2022
SHOW JUMPING ON GRASS
• EVA 80 All 8.00am-9.30am Course Walk 7.30-8.00am
CROSS COUNTRY
• CCN2* 8.30am-8.31am
• CCN1* 8.46am-8.52am
• EVA95cm 9.07am-9.31am
• EVA 80cm All 9.51am-10.36am
• EVA 65cm All 10.56am-11.29am
• EVA 50cm All 11.49am-11.57am
Riders are reminded that course walks to be undertaken in full riding attire.
PLEASE LISTEN TO ANNOUNCEMENTS - TIMES MAY BE EARLIER THAN ADVERTISED
CROSS COUNTRY COURSE OPEN FOR WALKING
Cross Course inspection Open all day Saturday. Be cautious of riders and vehicles while walking.
CROSS COUNTRY JUMP JUDGES BRIEFING 7.30am Sunday 26th Outside the Scoring office
Saturday
Combined Training classes: EvA65, EvA50 - 3.30pm
Sunday
All other Class and Team Presentations 1.30pm Sunday
Winning team to bring horses unmounted, all other winners and placegetters unmounted and in school attire. Individuals and Teams placed 1st to 8th position.
For the latest information on Times, Teams and Yard Allocations, please visit the Event Secretary page for the Horse Trails by selecting the image below or visit:
https://eventsecretary.com.au/equestrian/17951
Online Entries and Scoring: Event Secretary
Technical Delegate: Richard Mitton
Technical Delegate Assistant: Ashley Coping
Jury of Appeal: Brad Fry, Richard Mitton, David Permezel, Jarryd Stanley
President FOE: Sherie Vicary Carter
Secretary FOE: Sandy Garland
Organising Committee: Sherie Vicary, Sandy Garland, Kevin Jones, Greg Bell, Jo Spurr, Jacqui McGregor, Keeley Thomas, Sonia Miniken
Scorers: Event Secretary
Dressage Co-ordinator: Jacqui McGregor, Cassie Fasan Jones
Dressage Judges: Marion Wilson, Jill Sinclair, Catrina Corten, Lorraine Porter, Cheryl Becket
Show Jumping Co-ordinator: Kevin Jones
Show Jumping Course Builder: Bruce Milne
Show Jumping Judges: Christine Sudel
Cross Country Controller: David Permezel
Cross Country Coordinator: Keeley Thomas
Cross Country Scribe: Allyssa Fletcher
Cross Country Course Builder: Jarryd Stanley
PA System: Julian (Sparky) Gannon
Cross Country Starter: Linda Brooks
Crash Crew: Greg Bell, Ollie Thomas, Richard Brooks
EA Steward: Suzy Burdon
Veterinarian Officer: Matt Redgewell from Seville Veterinary Clinic
First Aid: Race Day Medical Pty Ltd
Medical Co-ordinator: Ash Viney
Farrier on Call: Daniel Compton
Volunteer Co-ordinator: Sonia Miniken
Sponsorship Co-ordinator: Sherie Vicary-Carter, Jacqui Mc Gregor, Keeley Thomas
Administration: Jo Spurr
Catering Co-ordinator: Sandy Garland
Secretary’s Office: Sandy Garland, Di Lacey, Ash Viney
Social Media: Keeley Thomas
Tintern Grammar Friends of Equestrian extends a special thanks to officials, volunteers, parents and friends for their assistance with Judging, Time Keeping, Pencilling and Marshalling. Your time and effort have greatly contributed to the success of this event.
Ballarat Clarendon College
Bannockburn College
Beaconhills College
Belmont High School
Bendigo South East College
Billanook College
Braemar College
Castlemaine Secondary College
Chairo Christian School
Christian College Geelong
Cire Community School
Clonard College
Doncaster Secondary College
Edinburgh College
Eltham College
Flinders Christian Community College
Geelong Grammar School
Haileybury
Ivanhoe Grammar School
Kardinia International College
Koo Wee Rup Secondary College
Lavala Catholic College
Lilydale Heights College
Lilydale High School
Loreto College Ballarat
Melbourne Girls Grammar School
Mentone Girls Grammar
Methodist Ladies College
Mooroolbark College
Mount Lilydale Mercy College
Nagle College Bairnsdale
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart
Padua College
Peninsula Grammar
Plenty Valley Christian College
Rivercrest Christian College
Sacred Heart College Geelong
Salesian College Rupertswood
St Ignatious College Geelong
St Leonards College
St Paul's Anglican Grammar
Tintern Grammar
Tooradin Primary School
Toorak College
Upper Yarra Secondary College
Virtual School Victoria
Wesley College
Western Port Secondary College
Yarra Hills Secondary College
Yarra Valley Grammar
Balcombe Grammar
2022 BALCOMBE GRAMMAR- Balcombe
2021 MT LILYDALE MERCY COLLEGE - MLMC Swamp Donkeys
2019 CLONARD COLLEGE - Clonard Strikers
2018 CHAMPION TEAM - MGGS Panthers - Melbourne Girls Grammar School
2017 CHAMPION TEAM - Mane Attraction
2016 CHAMPION TEAM - Haileybury Gold
2015 CHAMPION TEAM - Flinders College B
2014 CHAMPION TEAM - Genazzano
2013 CHAMPION TEAM - Tintern Schools Blue Team
2012 CHAMPION TEAM - Ringwood Secondary College
Balcombe Grammar - Heather Feek (Boots And All), Abby Noxon (Teasing to Please), Conar SipthorpeFoster (Darker Shades), and Hannah Spencer of Balwyn High School (Bee Bee Cats)
2011 CHAMPION TEAM - Toorak College
2010 CHAMPION TEAM - Yarra Valley Grammar School
2009 CHAMPION TEAM - St Paul’s Anglican Grammar
2008 CHAMPION TEAM - Yarra Valley Grammar School
2007 CHAMPION TEAM - Flinders Christian Community College
2006 CHAMPION TEAM - Cranbourne Christian College
2005 CHAMPION TEAM - Toorak College
2004 CHAMPION TEAM - Flinders Christian College
2003 CHAMPION TEAM - Tintern Girls Grammar
2002 CHAMPION TEAM - Toorak College
2001 CHAMPION TEAM - Plenty Valley Christian School
2022 - Flinders Christian Community College
2021 Geelong Grammar
2019 - Mt Lilydale Mercy College
2018 –Toorak College
SCHOOL IN ACTION MORNING
Tuesday 12 September, 9am
SMALL GROUP TOURS
Tuesday 6 June, 9am
Thursday 18 July, 9am
Thursday 17 October, 9am
Tuesday 14 November, 9am
To
YEAR 7 SHOWCASE EVENING
Tuesday 23 May, 7pm Suitable for families considering Year 7 entry in 2024, 2025 and 2026.
TWILIGHT TOUR
Thursday 12 October, 6pm
To our sponsors, we thank you for your generous contribution towards the happiness of all the participating riders and the success of our Equestrian event.
Class Sponsors
• KayBee Earthworks (EvA95cm and EvA80cm official)
• Bramleigh Estate (CCN1*)
• Morgans Winery and Distillery (CCN2*)
• Horseland Lilydale (Teams Event)
Prize Sponsors
• Spring Creek Equine
• Off the Track
• Rider Vider
• Equinade
• The NRG Team
Services
• Grain and Mane Photography
• Tintern Friends of Music
• Kennards Hire
• Race Day Medical Pty Ltd
• Daniel Compton - Farrier on Call
• Seville Vet
• Rider Video
• Shirley Height Equestrian Centre
• The Little White Float
Thank you for your support and contributions towards the happiness of the many riders near and far who have joined our event.
Shirley Heights Equestrian Centre was established in 1987. We are passionate about making a key difference in the relationship with you and your horse, you as a rider and the general performance and wellness of your equine loved one.
Being an Acknowledged re-trainer for Racing Victoria we specialise in retraining high quality Off The Track Thoroughbred’s. We provide personalised classes for all levels, beginner, novice and advanced, to ensure you are always at your best. We are also passionate about classical dressage training for both clients and on sale
* Dressage Coaching - private, groups & clinics
* Training & Re-Training of all breeds
* Hire of Cross Country, Show Jumping and Dressage arena’s - training purposes, individual, groups & clinics
* Facility hire - private and competition
For further information please contact Kylie Broxam on 0407 411 307 or email shirleyheightseq@bigpond.com
Website:
http://www.shirleyheights.com.au
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/shirleyheightseq/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/shirleyheights/
The Friends of Equestrian is a community group made up of parents and interested professionals from within the school who seeks to:
• Promote an appreciation of Equestrian as a sport within the school community.
• Encourage students to participate and pursue their equestrian interests throughout their school life.
• Organise and conduct the Annual Tintern Interschool Horse Trials.
• Act as a support group for the Equestrian Coordinator and Tintern’s Equestrian Team of students, providing physical and financial assistance with events whilst
fulfilling the equestrian requirements of the school.
The Friends of Equestrian work together in various ways to support the students in their equestrian interests and pursuits.
Achievements
• Organise and manage the Annual Tintern Interschool Horse Trials (PCAV and EA).
• Promoting, sponsoring and organising events in which equestrian students can participate.
• Training Days to prepare students for Interschool Competition.
• Other fun events and activities.
CLASS DRESSAGE TESTS- NOTE: CCN2*,CCN1*, 95CM, 80CM IN 60 X 20CM RINGS, 65CM & 50 CM CLASS IN 40X 20 CM RINGS
CCN2*-S CCN 2** 2019
CCN1*-S EvA CCN 1* Test A (2020)
EvA 95cm EvA 95 Test A (2020)
EvA 80cm EvA 80 Test A(2020)
EvA 65cm EvA 45 & 60 Test B (2020)
EvA 50cm EvA 45 & 60 Test A (2020)
• TEAM: Perpetual trophy to winning Horse Trials team, and team rugs (4)
• INDIVIDUAL: Rugs for 1st place, ribbons to 8th place.
• SCHOOL SPIRIT: Perpetual trophy to winning School
Food Trucks - will be onsite Saturday night with a variety of food options.
1. This event is run under Equestrian Australia (EA) rules and regulations. All relevant EA codes, policies, bylaws, rules and regulations apply to this event. Please note updated rules. Equestrian Australia National Eventing rules- Effective 1 January 2023 Please familiarize yourself with the relevant changes to the eventing rules.
https://www.equestrian.org.au/sites/default/files/ Equestrian-Australia-National-Eventing-Rules-CLEANeffective%201%20January%202023_1.pdf
2. To be eligible to enter you must be a current financial member of EV or PCAV.
3. Membership of EV, HRCAV or PCAV must be proven to ensure insurance coverage of the rider. Competitors must be graded on the horse they are competing on and ride that graded jumping height if they are using PCAV or HRCAV insurance. A copy of your grading / membership number will be required when entering with Event Secretary on line. No insurance NO Ride.
4. This event is open to all riders enrolled at primary and secondary schools throughout Victoria who have attained at least grade 5 PCAV or HRCAV standard or hold current EV membership.
5. All EA Codes of conduct, policies and rules are applicable at this event. All parents and riders understand this covers riders, parents, guardians and spectators at this event. By submitting an entry for this event, you agree to comply with and be bound by the provisions of the EA documents and conditions of entry. These documents can be referenced at:
6. A rider may only compete on a horse in a/one class. If the rider wishes to ride multiple classes they must ride a different horse in each class. It is the responsibility of the rider to ensure they have enough support to ensure they are ready to compete at their published time if they choose to ride more than one horse. Riders will not be permitted to ride out of order.
7. Two riders may not compete on the same horse.
8. TEAMS:
Teams are only for those competing in Horse Trials. All riders will be allocated into a team and team entry is covered by the cost of the entry. Nominated teams can consist of 4 riders, from the same school. Top 3 scores from the Horse Trials classes count toward the team championship. Team changes after the closing date will only be made at the discretion of the Event orgainser. Please nominate team members on your individual entry who are from your school. Teams must be made up of 4 separate riders on 4 separate horses. If riders
have multiple horses they must be entered in different teams.
If no team is nominated and the rider is entering as an individual, riders will automatically be balloted into a composite team of riders, where possible from the same school. Where the same school is not possible the rider will be allocated a composite team by Event Secretary.
Composite team requests will not be accepted, riders requiring a team will be allocated a composite team by Event Secretary.
9. REFUND POLICY
This event will be following the official Eventing Australia Refund Policy. Please refer to:
Eventing_Australia_Refund_Policy_2019_0.pdf (equestrian.org.au)
10. VOLUNTEER DUTY
This event is run by volunteer parents for the benefit of all our children. Your assistance on the weekend is required and by entering this event you are agreeing to a volunteer duty.
Every rider MUST supply ONE VOLUNTEER PER RIDER. NO VOLUNTEER, NO RIDE.
Volunteer information must be supplied when entering online with Event Secretary. Entries with no volunteer information will not be accepted.
Signup.com (online volunteer rostering system) will be used; details will follow with rider times when sent. Please note: If you do not allocate yourself a volunteer time when requested to do so, a time/job will be allocated to you. We will not be able to guarantee to accommodate your rider time at that point.
If you chose to scratch after 8am Saturday 25th March 2023 or are eliminated during competition you are still expected to fulfil your rostered volunteer duty. Failing to attend rostered volunteer duty will cause the event to be significantly delayed.
Please Note: if the volunteer duty is not fulfilled the rider will be eliminated.
11. UNIFORMS AND GEAR
All riders must wear approved Equestrian Australia safety helmets and riding boots at all times when mounted. All Helmets must have approved EA Helmet Tag
Please refer to: https://www.equestrian.org.au/search/ node/helmet%20tagging
• A4 back number holders are to be provided by each competitor. 3 x A4 number inserts to be printed by the competitor. 2 for competing and one to be displayed on the vehicle. A4 numbers MUST be worn during each
phase. Note: Back number holders may be purchased on the day in trade stands, however the amount available may be limited so pre-purchase is strongly recommended.
• School shirt, tie, jumper, sports top or tracksuit top that are approved school equestrian uniform are to be worn with beige, cream, white or banana jodhpurs.
• Gloves must be worn during the dressage phase
• Jackets may only be worn if they are embroidered with the school logo and are part of the school’s equestrian uniform
• Hair must be tied up during all phases so back numbers are clearly visible to officials and judges when competing and in warm up and cool down areas.
• Earrings or any other jewellery are not permitted.
• A Bridle identification number must be worn during the whole Event at all times when the horse is out of the yards.
• BACK PROTECTORS MUST BE WORN during all jumping phases. A rider without a back protector will not be allowed to compete. A rider who wishes to wear an air vest MUST also wear a second back protector.
Gear check is the responsibility of the Team manager. All riders must nominate a team manager at the time of Entry. The team manager must gear check each member in their team BEFORE EACH PHASE.
Note: refer to gear rules on the following link. https:// www.equestrian.org.au/sites/default/files/EquestrianAustralia-National-Eventing-Rules-CLEAN-effective%20 1%20January%202023_1.pdf
In addition, FEI officials will be making random gear check inspections. FEI officials and Judges have the right to eliminate a rider if they compete in the incorrect gear.
Inspection of Cross Country Course on at Shirley Height is from 9am Saturday 25th March 2023 ( approx.) There will be NO RIDING OF THE COURSE OR AREA – INSTANT ELIMINATION.
Tintern Grammar will be offering cross country walks for riders in all classes that may be unfamiliar with the course. The time for these will be published in the official program.
Due to this event being a school event and riders will be young. We have the services of a rider representative for all riders available. Jarryd Stanley will be available for the weekend. Please see the secretary’s office for
contact with Jarryd.
15.
Any rider eliminated in any phase WILL NOT BE ALLOWED to continue onto the next phase of the competition without the WRITTEN permission (forms available) of the technical delegate after first being assessed by the onsite medics. It is the responsibility of the rider’s parent/guardian to ensure a certificate from the medics is brought to the organisers at the office stating the rider is deemed safe to continue for the technical delegate to assess such a request. Riders who have been given permission to continue will not be awarded score for a subsequent phase.
Any rider eliminated as a result of a rule breach must present to the office and will only be allowed to continue at the discretion of the technical delegate. Riders who have been given permission to continue will not be awarded a score for a subsequent phase.
• No bare back riding is permitted on Shirley Heights grounds
• No riders other than those competing will be permitted to ride on the grounds through the entire weekend.
• Each team must be accompanied by their team manager at all times during the event
• Riders must be prepared to ride 20 minutes prior to their scheduled time- announcements will be made on the day via TEAM APP
• Riders are not required to present to the dressage judge during the dressage phase.
• Please be aware there will be photographers and videographers at the event. Photos and videos can be purchased. Details will be available on TeamApp and in the official program.
Protests can only be made by ONE representative of the team i.e. team manager or school equestrian team manager. Protests must be in writing on a protest lodgment form and require a $50 non-refundable CASH deposit. The written protest will be considered by the Jury of Appeal. UNSportsman like behavior following an unsuccessful protest will not be tolerated and will be reported to EV and the Individual school.
18.
• Horse yards and the area in front of the yards are reserved on a user pays basis allocated by Event Secretary. Late entries may miss out on yards being available. Schools will be yarded together where
possible.
• Allocation is FINAL, please park in front of your OWN YARD and allow all other competitors access to their yards. Failure to move if blocking another competitor’s yard will result in elimination on the day.
• NOTE: To ensure the most suitable yard/parking allocation Goosenecks, Trucks, Caravan MUST notify Event Secretary. Failure to do so may result in the loss of the yard and being asked to move.
• NOTE: Caravans and VERY large vehicles cannot be accommodated in front of yards.
• Large vehicles without a yard booking must park in the designated parking area. Please see Map on TeamApp or official program.
• Portable yards may be erected under EFA rules: steel portable yards.
• Horses MUST NOT be tied up to horse floats that are not secured to a vehicle.
• No horse is to be left unattended overnight
• Yards must be cleaned at the end of the event.
19. CAMPING OVERNIGHT
• Camping is permitted on site gratis.
• Riders under 18 years staying overnight MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times
• No generators are permitted to be used between 10pm and 7am.
• No fires are permitted to be lit on the ground. Fires may be lit in a CFA approved fire pit as long as the fire is completely extinguished prior to the supervising parent leaving the fire. Failure to do so will result in the responsible parent being liable for any cost incurred if the CFA are to be called to extinguish the fire. Ashes must be taken home by the supervising adult.
20. DOGS
No dogs are allowed, no exceptions.
21. RUBBISH
Shirley Heights Equestrian Centre is a private property. Please take ALL rubbish home. Please do not litter.
22. CATERING
Hot food will be available during the weekend. Coffee Van available.
23. HORSE FEED AND STRAW
TBC
24. SMOKING AND VAPING
This is a non-smoking adn non-vaping environment.
25. VETERINARIAN
Will be available on call from 4pm Friday and will be onsite during all jumping phases. Veterinarian assistance for call outs may incur costs associated with treatment.
26. FIRST AID
Medical services will be in attendance whilst riding of all phases is in progress.
27. PRESENTATIONS
• Individual Riders: Unmounted in full school equestrian uniform (Sunday)
• Teams: Unmounted in full school equestrian uniform (Sunday)
• Combined Training: Unmounted in full school equestrian uniform (Sunday)
28. RESERVATION OF RIGHT
The organising committee reserves the right:
• To cancel any class
• To divide any class
• To transfer competitors between sections of a class
• To alter advertised times
• To refuse any entry, with or without stating the reason
Times will be emailed via Event Secretary to riders One week prior to the event, or can be downloaded from eventsecretary.com.au.
This is a junior sporting event _EV and school policies on Sun Smart, Smoke free, alcohol and drug free events apply throughout this event for all competitors and those under the age of 18. Riders, team managers and parents are advised to check the latest EA guidelines.
On behalf of Tintern Grammar Friends of Equestrian, we wish you all an enjoyable and safe competition.
