PCANT Handbook
EDITION ONE 2006
Part 15: TEAMS ON THE FLAT
Section
15.01 THE COMPETITION |
Section 15.01 THE COMPETITION
The competition compromises of turnout and a workout to test the coordination of horses and riders as a team (drill). Each team consists of four horse and rider combinations.
Section 15.02 DRESS, SADDLERY AND EQUIPMENT
Refer to PCANT General Rules.
15.02.01 Uniform
Riders should be in formal Pony Club uniform. Gloves should be used.
Section 15.03 ARENA PLAN
A minimum of 80x40m
Section 15.04 SCORING
15.04.01 TURNOUT
The turnout section is not to exceed 15 minutes per team.
General appearance 5 points per team
Turnout of horses 5 points per combination
Turnout of saddlery 5 points per combination
Turnout of riders 5 points per combination
Judges may award marks to one decimal place (for example, 4.8) for all turnout sections.
The marks for each combination in the team are divided by 4 for an average score. The general appearance marks for the team are then added to this average to give a final turnout score for a maximum of 20 points.
15.04.02 WORKOUT
Three judges are required to judge the test. The third judge is situated at the side of the arena and judges the individual riders.
TEST
The scores for each judge are added together and divided by two for an average score.
INDIVIDUAL RIDING
This is added to the final score for movements. A maximum of 10 marks per rider is given for individual riding.
WORKOUT AND RIDE PLANS
Tests and ride plans will be available from the event organizing committee