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2019 PROGRAM

 

Saturday 13th

8:30am start with all competitors mounted for the committee welcome and judges' address.

 

 

Please note: It is invariable that each horse and rider combination will have differing levels of development. For this reason, the committee acknowledges riders may need to bypass elements within the sections, however each section must be at least attempted. While this may affect your score, the important thing to be proud of is that you came and had a go!

 

DRY PATTERN

Horse and rider complete a simple memorised pattern showcasing their horse's movements through various linked elements. These elements may include, but are not limited to: trot and canter circles, stops, reinback, rollbacks and haunch turns.

How it will be judged: each movement will be scored out of ten, including an element for horsemanship showed, at the discretion of the judge.

 

As soon as riders have finished their dry pattern, they can move on to the time trial.

 

TIME TRIAL

This will be a timed dash along a clearly marked scrub track previously unseen by competitors and incorporating natural obstacles.

How it will be judged: timed event - fastest time gains the most points.

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WHIPCRACK (INCL. FREESTYLE)

Section consisting of two parts.

Part 1: Horse and rider required to navigate a sequence of paper targets that they aim to break by cracking their stockwhip while mounted.

Part 2: Directly after completing Part 1, the combination are allowed a short period (approximately one minute) to demonstrate a skill that they feel will impress the judge - this can, but does not need to include the use of a stockwhip. Props are welcome, although allocated time includes setup.

How it will be judged: some points will be gained by having an attempt, some if targets are broken but whip not cracked and some if whip is cracked but target is missed. The highest points will be awarded to the riders who crack their whip and hit a target at the specified pace for their class. This section also includes a score for horsemanship. Points for the Freestyle section will be awarded at the discretion of the judge.

 

Saturday night dinner and entertainment at the Redgum Lodge.

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Sunday 14th

8:00am start with all competitors mounted for the judges' address.

 

The Gumnuts class will start their simplified program at 9am in the small arena while the other classes start their Obstacle Course in the main arena or their cross country course.

 

OBSTACLE COURSE

A course of elements inspired by both traditional tasks and new challenges, displaying discipline and trust between horse and rider.

How it will be judged: each obstacle will be scored out of ten, including the score for horsemanship at the discretion of the judge. Only obstacles completed within the allotted time limit will be scored.

 

CROSS COUNTRY

Horse and rider will be required to complete a course of naturally inspired jumps with the height and degree of difficulty varying from Juniors through to Open riders. Points will be awarded for each jump cleared, with options to accrue bonus points by completing specially marked jumps.

How it will be judged: scored and timed. Each jump cleared will be awarded points and points will be deducted for times faster or slower than the optimum time.

 

CLOSING CEREMONY AND PRESENTATION

This will require all competitors to be mounted and includes the presentation of the Tri Challenge Champion perpetual trophy.

 

The committee reserves the right to alter the program depending on number of entries received to facilitate the smooth running of the event.

 

TRI-CHALLENGE CHAMPION

All horse and rider combinations that have completed both the Mundulla and Balmoral Challenges are elligible to enter in the Tri Challenge Champion. Please see the LATEST UPDATES page for more information.

Rules and conditions of entry

 

  1. Competitors must be experienced and accomplished riders with appropriately trained and fit horses capable of undertaking the conditions of all 5 phases of the event.

  2. A horse may be ridden by more than one person, however the second rider incurs a 5 point penalty.

  3. Competitors may enter more than one horse, but must enter all horses at the same level of competition.If entries are exceedingly high, a restriction may apply. Each additional horse will be charged full entry fee.

  4. As the Time Trial is held on a previously unseen track, a competitor’s second horse will have 5 seconds added to their time.

  5. Riders competing in the junior section must not be 16 or older at the start of the competition.

  6. Competitors choosing to enter the Encourage section are not eligible for the Open or Novice sections and vice versa. Entries in this section will be at the discretion of the committee.

  7. To be eligible for the Tri Challenge Champion award, the same combination of horse and rider must have competed at all three challenges Moot Yung Gunya, Balmoral and Redgum.

  8. The expected dress code must be worn for the entire program and will be comprised of:

       • Collared shirt with sleeves (jacket and tie for the dry pattern is optional)

       • Approved safety helmet and footwear must be worn whilst mounted

       • Moleskins, jeans or jodhpurs will be accepted

  9.  Any horse considered to be acting in a dangerous manner will be warned by the committee          in the first instance and then disqualified if it continues to act in a dangerous manner.

 10. Any horse deemed to be medicated with prescription performance enhancing drugs as

       deemed by the committee will be eliminated. A written protest of a non-refundable $50 will    

       be accepted within 30minutes of the committee’s decision. The committee’s decision is final. 

 11. Stallions must be ridden and handled by an adult (over 18 yrs) and tied up with both halter

       and neck strap (double tied).

 12. Snaffle bits only to be used – no curb chains.

 13. Bitless bridles may be used at the discretion of the organising committee.

 14. No head checks, tie downs, martingales, running reins, nose bands or riding whips will be

       allowed.

 15. The same saddle must be used for the entire 5 sections of the event. Leg protection for

       horses and spurs at rider discretion.

 16. If any horse is ridden on any course set up for competition before that section of competition

       commences, it will result in elimination.

 17. Competitors must at least attempt all 5 sections of the competition.

 18. No alcohol or other prohibited substances to be consumed whilst competing or prior to

       completion of the day’s events.

 19. No unrestrained dogs allowed.

 20. All competitors enter at their own risk with no responsibility accepted by the organizing

       committee for riders, livestock or property.

 21. All decisions made by the judge are final.

 22. All riders must sign a waiver form before competing.

 23. All entries including full payment to be received by the specified closing date on the entry

       form.

 24. Any abuse, including inappropriate language, towards animals orpeople will result in a warning by the committee in the first instance, then disqualification if it continues and offender will be asked to leave the challenge area.

 

The Redgum committee hopes that all riders compete in a sportsmanlike manner, are encouraging and supportive of others and above all else, realise that they are not riding for sheep stations! Have fun!

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