EQUESTRIAN Handbook

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OVERVIEWThe sport of Equestrian has been part of Moreton Bay Colleges’ sporting history. Team numbers have changed throughout the years which has been a reflection on the local area changing from rural living to residential.

Over the years, MBC riders have represented the College at both State and National level.

In 2015, riders from MBBC joined the Interschool competition.

INTERSCHOOL QUEENSLAND (IQ) It is expected that the riders support one another at competitions. When not competing, cheering for and encouraging one another in an appropriate manner is essential for building team spirit and morale. The Secondary riders have the opportunity to demonstrate their leadership skill and support the Primary riders. If a rider has a grievance at any stage, the correct protocol is to speak directly to the Coordinator and not attempt to the issue themselves.

“Interschool aims to promote equitation, education and equestrian sport in school programs within Queensland and to encourage the development of discipline, character, sportsmanship, teamwork and a sense of achievement in Interschool riders in Queensland.” – Equestrian Queensland Interschool website

Interschool Queensland is a school-based competition for Equestrian Queensland members, that provides opportunities to compete against riders from other schools in your age group as a horse/rider combination. Interschool is based on the official EA rules in order to acquaint the riders with the national competition programme allowing for a smooth transition to Official Competition.

There are 6 different types of competition offered:

• Dressage

• Jumping

• Eventing

• Show Horse

• Showman

• Combined training

Competitions are generally conducted throughout the year by schools, clubs and EA groups as tag on days and are run under EA rules. It is important for IQ riders to check on the IQ calendar that the competitions they are entering are IQ qualifiers.

Many IQ competitions are run on a two tier system to encourage all riders to participate at a safe level that will challenge their ability, while providing a good standard for all.

The first tier relates to training level classes where riders can compete and gain points for their school, win ribbons and trophies (where provided) and gain confidence and experience.

The second tier are classes that equate to EA levels of competition and these classes can be used as qualifying classes for the State and National championships.

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HOW DO I JOIN THE MBC/MBBC EQUESTRIAN TEAM?To be eligible to join the Equestrian Team, a student must either own or lease a horse. The College does not provide horses for student use.

The student must be an experienced rider who has previously participated in Pony Club or Equestrian Australia competitions.

The student must provide their own Equestrian Coach and receive tuition on a regular basis (weekly/fortnightly lessons).

FEES INVOLVED WITH EQUESTRIAN• Equestrian Queensland Rider Membership (annual)

• Horse Registration

• MBC levy (annually)

• Uniforms for riders and horse

• Nomination Fees

COMPETITIONS

NOMINATIONS

Nominations for Interschool Queensland Events are completed online at www.nominate.com.au

LEVY

No rider can represent MBC without paying the levy.

• Levy is paid through our MBC website

• Levy amount to be reviewed on an annual basis

• Levy for 2020 - $200

RIDER ASSESSMENT

Before a rider can compete for the College, the rider must be assessed by a qualified EA Coach (Level 1 and above) to be deemed competent to compete in their chosen discipline.

The Coach must confirm in writing that the rider is competent to compete and at which level they have been assessed.

ROLE OF THE EQUESTRIAN COORDINATOR

• To liaise with both Riders and Parents to ensure they feel supported and promoted within the College community.

• Attend one Equestrian event per term to support Riders.

• Coordinate Equestrian meetings for Riders (two per term – Monday lunch times)

• Promote the Equestrian team results in the College Newsletters etc.

• Collect results from Riders for end of year Sports Awards and Colours awards.

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HOW DO I KNOW WHATS GOING ON?All communication will be sent via email.

There will be two Equestrian Team Meetings for Riders per term (Monday lunch time).

Riders will be notified via email and the Student Notices.

EXPECTATION OF RIDERS/PARENTS• To ensure all the correct paperwork and registrations have been paid to the following organisations:

Equestrian Australia, Interschool Queensland and Moreton Bay College.

• To ensure that both horse and rider are registered to compete. At the beginning of each calendar year make sure you have paid your EA membership and renewed your IQ membership information – this is a two-step operation. Simply renewing your EA membership does not automatically renew y-ur IQ membership.

• Make sure you have your unique IQ number for each horse you intend to compete with in this new competition year and note each horse’s number somewhere safely so you don’t get confused. Remember, numbers must be on both sides of the horse. Tip: Spares can be made by photocopying and laminating the originals.

• IQ numbers and other paperwork with you. You may be asked to show these to verify a horse’s ownership or competition history at an event in the case of disputes or swabbing. Horse Health Declarations forms are required for each competition.

• MBC levy to be paid through the MBC website online payments system - no rider is permitted to compete for MBC prior to paying the levy.

• It is the responsibility of the Rider to nominate themselves for competitions.

• To notify the Equestrian Coordinator of any events you have nominated for via email.

• To notify the Equestrian Coordinator of your results (placed or unplaced). Please email through your results and any photographs so these can be kept on file for Newsletters etc.

• To ensure the College’s high standards in dress, appearance and behaviour are adhered to at all times when representing the College.

• To ensure all Equestrian Australia and Interschool Queensland rules are adhered to at all times. Please refer to the rule books on the Interschool Queensland website.

• To receive regular lessons by a Coach to ensure both horse and rider combination are fit and capable to compete in the selected discipline.

HORSE WELFARE• It is the rider’s responsibility to ensure that their horse has received the necessary training with a

Coach and preparation before representing the College at any event.

• The Equestrian Coordinator has the right to stop a rider from representing the College if she believes the horse is not ready to compete due to health, fitness or training and preparation.

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UNIFORM REQUIREMENTSInterschool uniforms are stipulated by the individual schools/colleges and do not fall under the EA rules and regulations.

Hacking jacket

• Navy blue or black

Jodhpurs

• white or cream (Dressage, Showjumping, Showhorse, Showman)

• white, black or navy blue (Cross-country)

Safety helmet

• same colour as hacking jacket

Shirt

• white (Dressage, Showjumping, Showhorse, Showman)

Hair

• hairnets or equivalent, required for Dressage, Showjumping, Showhorse and Showman

• see attached order form for ribbons

• for the Cross-country phase, hair must be secured and not loose (hairnet is not compulsory)

SPECIAL ORDER ITEMSPlease email the Coordinator for a price list.

Compulsory Items:

• Pink MBCET equestrian shirt (Cross-country and may be purchased by supporters)

• Pink MBCET cap (may also be purchased by supporters)

• Pink patterned helmet cover (Cross-country only)

• Stock (Dressage, Showjumping, Showhorse, Showman)

• Pink MBCET school saddlecloth with white piping (Dressage, Cross-country, Showjumping, Showhorse, Showman)

Optional:

• White MBCET school saddlecloth with pink piping - (Dressage)

• Browband leather pink crystal inlay – (Cross-country)

• MBCET pink colour hair clip/ribbon with hairnet - if required (Dressage, Showjumping, Showhorse, Showman)

• Browband pink and gold bling MBCET school browband (Dressage, Showjumping, Showhorse, Showman)

• Show rug, pink with white trim with MBCET logo

• White and pink MBC horse bonnet for jumping

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COLOURS CRITERIA-EQUESTRIAN

QLD or Australian Representative Pocket

(a) Any individual who is chosen to represent at State or National level

Criteria for the Awarding of Full Colours

Full colours may be awarded for Equestrian if the following criteria are met:

(a) Any team or individual who places 1st, 2nd or 3rd overall* in an event at the Interschool State Championships in any discipline

(b) To be eligible for Equestrian Colours, riders must represent the College in a minimum of five of the competitions on the MBC Calendar. The only exception will be at the discretion of the Head of Sport and Equestrian Coordinator for extenuating circumstances

Criteria for the Awarding of Half Colours

Half colours may be awarded for Equestrian if the following criteria are met:

(a) Any team or individual who places 1st to 6th in any event** at the Interschool State Championships in any discipline

(b) Any team or individual that places 1st, 2nd or 3rd overall* in an event at an Interschool Regional Championship in any discipline

(c) To be eligible for Equestrian Colours, riders must represent the College in a minimum of five of the competitions on the MBC calendar. The only exception will be at the discretion of the Head of Sport and Equestrian Coordinator for extenuating circumstances

Criteria for the awarding of Third Colours

Third colours may be awarded for Equestrian if the following criteria are met:

Any team or individual who places 4th, 5th or 6th overall* in an event at an Interschool Regional Championship in any discipline

(a) Any team or individual who places 1st, 2nd or 3rd overall* at an Interschool competition in any discipline

(b) Any individual who qualifies (that is, satisfies minimum qualification requirements as determined by Interschool Queensland) and competes for the College at the Interschool Championships in any discipline

(c) To be eligible for Equestrian Colours, riders must represent the College in a minimum of five of the competitions on the MBC calendar. The only exception will be at the discretion of the Head of Sport and Equestrian Coordinator for extenuating circumstances

* Overall means overall placing for a particular level/class, e.g. where two dressage tests at the same level are offered, the cumulative placings for the two classes determine the overall placings at that level

** In any event means any placing in a class at any level regardless of whether it is or is not also used to determine an overall placing.

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END OF YEAR COLLEGE AWARDSEquestrian competitors will be invited to attend the annual MBC Sports Awards where trophies will be presented to eligible riders, Trophies are subject to change at the discretion of the Head of Sport and Coordinator.

2020 Trophies

Secondary Riders

Senior Rider of the Year (Years 10 – 12)

Junior Rider of the Year (Years 7- 9)

Primary Riders

Primary Rider of the Year

Criteria for Trophies

• Each competitor will be allocated points according to where they have placed in an event as well as the class they have competed in. For example a rider that rides a higher class and places 3rd will achieve higher points than a rider riding a lower class placing 2nd

• The overall champion will be chosen based on combined points across all disciplines

• The Primary Rider of the Year will be chosen based on combined points across all disciplines

• Encouragement Award is for the Primary Rider that is the runner-up

• Only Interschool results will be eligible for the annual trophies, a minimum of five competitions off the MBC calendar will need to be attended.

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EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERSMoreton Bay College 3390 8555

Coordinator - Shonel Balsillie 0403 716 447 kurshonbrookelodge@gmail.com

equestrian@mbc.qld.edu.au

USEFUL LINKSPlease use the websites below to find useful information about Equestrian.

Moreton Bay College www.mbc.qld.edu.au

Equestrian Queensland www.qld.equestrian.org.au

Equestrian Australia www.equestrian.org.au

Nominate www.nominate.com.au

Frequently Asked Questions

https://www.qld.equestrian.org.au/interschool/member-resources/faqs

Information for Riders

https://www.qld.equestrian.org.au/interschool/member-resources/riders

Rules and Tests

https://www.qld.equestrian.org.au/interschool/member-resources/handbook-rules

COMPETITION CALENDAR 2020 https://www.qld.equestrian.org.au/interschool/information/calendar

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MBC EQUESTRIAN REGISTRATION FORM 2020

Please complete and return both pages to the Equestrian Coordinator equestrian@mbc.qld.edu.au

Note: No student will ride until this form is completed

Family Name: Student First Name:Address:Student Mobile Ph: Student School Email:House: Year Level: Student DOB:Competition Levels:

Combined Training - level competing:

Dressage - level competing:

Eventing - level competing:

Showhorse - class competing:

Showjumping - height competing:

Showman - phase competing:

Preferred Discipline:

Combined Training, Dressage, Eventing, Showhorse (hacking), Showjumping, Showman

Please rate in preference order:

Equestrian Queensland Member number:

Horse/s registration number/s(all horses competing at States and Nationals have to be registered)

Interschool number

Horse/s Competition Name/s

Contact InformationEmergency Contact:

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Mobile Number:Email:Coach’s’ Name:Mobile Number:Email:

PERMISSION TO PARTICIPATEParents or Guardians to complete

As Parent/s or Guardian/s of ________________________________________________, /we hereby give my/ our permission for her to participate in competition for Moreton Bay College, and agree to delegate my/our parental authority to the coordinator and coaches involved, when she is pursuing the sport.

I as a Rider and we as a Guardian/Parent understand and acknowledge that horse riding is a dangerous activity and that horses can act in a sudden and unpredictable (changeable) way, especially if frightened, hurt or handled in an incorrect manner.

I understand and acknowledge that serious INJURY OR DEATH may result from horse riding activities and in particular participating within competitions where the unpredictable may occur.

I agree that I RIDE at my OWN RISK and that neither the College nor Coordinator shall be liable for my personal injury, death, loss or damage occasioned to me or loss or damaged occasioned to any of my possessions whether such liability arises out of any express or implied term of horse riding or at common law or in any other way.

I/we acknowledge that the sport can be a hazardous activity and involves elements of risk including but not limited to unusually severe weather, acts of God, failure of equipment, accidents or collision of riders I/we on my/ our behalf and on behalf of my/our daughter, voluntarily accept all and any such risk.

I/we agree that the coordinator and coaches may take whatever disciplinary action at their absolute discretion they may deem necessary to ensure the safety, well-being and good conduct of the students whether as a group, or individually, in the above mentioned activity. I/we acknowledge that the coordinator and/or coaches are generally not qualified medical practitioners, and I/we authorise them, in the event of any medical or other emergency arising in which the coordinator and coaches find it impossible or impracticable to communicate with the Parent/Guardian of the student, to then act as they may think necessary or expedient. I/we agree to pay all medical expenses incurred on behalf of the student.

I/we acknowledge that we have submitted the MBC Medical Form for the student and have included details of limitations which she has for the activity concerned.

Date this ____________________________________

Signed: _______________________________________ __________________________________________

(Parent/Guardian ) (Parent/Guardian)

Print: _______________________________________ __________________________________________

Levy Receipt number: _________________________

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IMPORTANT:

Student to read and complete:

Name _______________________________________ Year Level ___________________________

I wish to participate in the Moreton Bay College Sport of Equestrian and I agree to abide by its rules, instructions from the Equestrian Coordinator and Head of Sport.

Signed: _____________________________________ Date _____________________________ (Student)

WAIVER

HORSE RIDING IS A DANGEROUS ACTIVITYI agree;

1. to immediately report to the proprietor/instructor any injury to myself during the event and the manner of the occurrence of such injury.

2. that I am providing my own horse and equipment for the event.

3. that I am responsible for the correct fitting and safety of my equipment.

4. to wear a helmet during the lesson/ride.

5. to pay due regard to the safety of all other riders and persons involved in the event.

NAME OF RIDER AND GUARDIAN _________________________________________________

DATE OF BIRTH _____________________________________

RIDING EXPERIENCE

Details of riding experience

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EFFECT OF THIS DOCUMENT

I acknowledge that I have read and fully understand this form. I understand that my signature to this document constitutes a complete and unconditional release of all liability of the coordinators and coaches of Moreton Bay College to the greatest extent allowed by law in the event of me and/or the children under my care, suffering property damage, injury or death. I agree to indemnify Moreton Bay College against all claims made by any other person against the coordinator/instructor in respect of any injury, loss or damage arising out of/or in connection with my equestrian activities.

DATE ______________________________________________

SIGNATURE OF RIDER AND PARENT/GUARDIAN _________________________________________________