THE EVENT - OVERVIEW

The competition will consist of three phases, the winners being those with the highest accumulated points. Maximum possible total from all three phases is 460 points. Competitors may compete as individuals or pairs in both levels. The rules applying to this event will be TREC Ireland rules. You can find more information on the rules on www.trecireland.com (Resources/ Downloads for all the PTV data sheets) and in the rulebook. TIME SCHEDULE Friday 22nd July

Pre- event vetting of horses/ ponies competing in Levels 1 - 4 PTV course open for inspection

Saturday 23rd July Competitor briefing POR Guided Course walk in aid of the 2012 World Championship team Social evening on site for all riders and helpers

Sunday 24th July CoP (Control of Paces) PTV (Cross-country Trials) Treasure hunt in aid of the 2012 World Championship team Prize Giving

ENTRIES

Entries close on the 14th of July Entries payable to TREC Ireland, and posted to Gwen Bastian, The Gate Lodge, Ballygoran, Maynooth, Co. Kildare.

CLASSES Class 1: Level 1 Pairs Maximum distance POR: 12kms Maximum height PTV: 60cms Class 2: Level 2 Pairs Maximum distance POR: 20kms Maximum height PTV: 70cms Class 3: Level 2 Individuals (As above class 2) Class 4: Level 3 Pairs Maximum distance POR: 28kms Maximum height PTV: 80cms

Competitor Information National Championships 2011 May include compass bearings, grid references and/ or aerial photos.

Class 5: Level 3 Individuals (As above class 4) Class 6: Level 4 Individuals Maximum distance POR: 35kms Maximum height PTV: 90cms May include compass bearings, grid references and/ or aerial photos. Class 7: Teams any 4 riders example, 2 pairs, 1 pair and 2 individuals, may be combined from any level. Please give a team name. Teams can be entered anytime before the start of the POR. Upon request, a Veteran Class can be included. Grange Clare Cup! TREC Ireland is delighted to announce that Peter Mooney and Grange Clare Paddocks are sponsoring the Grange Clare Cup for the overall Best Competitor in each of the four levels. The cups will be perpetual, to be retained by any rider winning in the same level over three consecutive years. ENTRY FEES: Class 1 to 6 7 TREC Ireland Members 56 20 (5 per rider) Non Members 70 20 (5 per rider)

ENQUIRIES
Further information about the event can be obtained from the organiser by email: gwenbastian@gmail.com, or by ringing Gwen Bastian on 00353 (0) 87 657 8307. You can also view www.trecireland.com for further details and updates on the Championships, as well as facebook (TREC Ireland).

USEFUL INFORMATION
Entries All entries must be pre- paid cheque made payable to TREC Ireland. A lunch pack and the social evening are included in the entry fee for each rider. Food Food will be provided free of charge for all helpers on both Saturday and Sunday, and all helpers will receive a meal ticket for the social on Saturday night. Extra tickets (for friends, partners etc) can be pre- ordered with the entry fee.

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Competitor Information National Championships 2011 Food is included in the entry fee for all competitors for Saturday, but they must provide their own on Sunday. There will however be a BBQ on site both Friday and Sunday, with a price list displayed this is run by the venue and not TREC Ireland. Social A dinner for all riders and helpers will be hosted at the venue on Saturday night 23 rd July at 8.00pm. There will be wine, (red& white), beer and cider available for sale, alternatively you may bring your own. For vegetarian requests please indicate on the entry form. Passports It is a legal requirement to carry a passport when a horse is used for the purposes of competition. If a horse is transported without a passport when being used for competition purposes an offence is being committed and prosecution is a possibility. Passport will be required at vetting. Facilities Toilets and showers are provided on site and are available to campers. Accommodation and Stabling

1. Accommodation is available on site for 20 a night , which is on a B&B basis and in

bunk beds.

2. Stabling and corralling are available on site for 10 a night.

3. Camping is also available on site at 20 also on a B&B basis.

4. Local B&Bs and hotels are also available (contact venue for deals).
For all the above please book directly with Grange Clare Paddocks, contact Peter Mooney at Peter@grangeclare.com. Horse Hire Horse hire is available from the venue, at 100 per horse for the weekend. This includes riding the horse on Friday afternoon. Please contact Grange Clare Paddocks to organise this. Ensure you state which level you are competing in, AND whether as a pair or individual. There will be horses fit for all four levels and for all levels and ages of rider. Farrier The farrier will be on call for the entirety of the weekend, beginning on Friday afternoon. Vetting All horses/ponies will be vetted prior to the start of the competition. Vetting will take place on Friday 22nd of July. All horses and ponies will be vetted in competition number order one after the other. A list of approximate timings will be produced. It will not be possible to have your horse vetted at any other time prior to the competition, unless under exceptional circumstances and previously agreed by the organiser. The same horses/ponies will be vetted TREC Ireland Page 3 of 6

Competitor Information National Championships 2011 again before commencement of Phase 2 (Sunday morning). All levels of horses/ponies may have a health check during the POR. Please present your horses passport to the vet. Horses are to be presented to the vet in a head collar or bridle (however a bridle is highly recommended). Saddles and/or any protective boots must be removed. The vet will take the horses pulse and then perform a brief

clinical examination. The horse is then to be trotted up for approximately 30 meters on a firm level surface. The horse should be trotted in a straight line on a relatively loose rein and turned away from the handler at the far end. The vet may eliminate the horse from the competition on the following grounds: 1. Lameness 2. Poor bodily condition or inadequate size to carry the rider 3. Wounds, saddle sores or mouth injuries, which, in the opinion of the vet, are likely to be made worse or cause the horse distress if the horse is ridden 4. Pulse greater than 64 beats per minute (in some circumstances re-presentation for this parameter may be possible after a specified period of rest) 5. Unfitness to continue due to exhaustion, dehydration The sole purpose of the veterinary examination is to protect the welfare of the horses and in these terms the vets decision is final. In some circumstances there may be cause for concern, insufficient to warrant elimination of the horse, but such that the vet may recommend a specified period of rest, the rider is obliged to comply with this advice. All horses eliminated from the competition must be passed by the vet as fit to travel before leaving the venue. Please respect the vet and treat them with courtesy, do not challenge their decision. Any queries you have should be raised with your group secretary.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Hard Hat* Compass Torch or suitable light (L3 and up) Head collar and rope (or combination bridle) Waterproofs (For instance jacket) Basic First aid kit for horse and rider Whistle Medical Armband (or similar)* Emergency farrier's tools and equi- boot (L3 and up)

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Competitor Information National Championships 2011 Helpful equipment for the POR phase Map case, drink/snack for rider, coins for emergency phone call, digital watch (or stopwatch), map marking pen, hoof pick and mobile phone (will be switched off and sealed for Level 3 and 4 competitors). *Hard hat and medical armband required for ALL phases of the event. Tack used must remain the same for all three phases. Please note that the same tack must be worn by the horse for all three phases, and may not be changed for other items. This applies to running martingales and spurs as well.

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Competitor Information National Championships 2011

ENTRY FORM National Championships 2011

LEVEL: . CLASS: IND/ PAIR: ........... DATE OF BIRTH (Under 16only)1: ..

RIDER NAME:

ADDRESS: . RIDER EMAIL:

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PHONE NUMBER: ..

TREC IRELAND MEMBERSHIP NO .: . HORSE NAME: . BREED: ...

PLEASE NOTE IF YOUR HORSE IS A STALLION HERE: ..............................................

HEIGHT: ..

PAIR RIDER: .. LUNCH PACKET (please tick what youd like on your roll/ sandwich) Brown/ white Meat Vegetarian Special Dietary

Special dietary requirements: .

The lunch packet will also contain juice or water, chocolate and a piece of fruit, you will be able to pick it up prior to the POR on Saturday; all packs will be marked with the competitor number.

HELPERS As you know TREC requires a lot of help, and without volunteers the event will not be possible. Name: Phone: Email: HELPER LUNCH PACKET (please tick what youd like on your roll/ sandwich) Brown/ white Meat Vegetarian Special Dietary

PAYMENT I require the following number of extra tickets for the social event for guests at 15 each: . (If vegetarian required please indicate here): . Social Event: . Entry Fee: . I enclose my cheque payable to TREC Ireland for: .

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Please note that TREC Ireland will not take responsibility for pairing under 16 riders these riders MUST enter with a pair! Please note that non-members are not eligible for the league, contact bastian@eircom.net, 027-63180 for more details.

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