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Competing for CVFHPC<\/h1>\n

Team Managers<\/strong><\/p>\n

We have Team Managers for Showjumping, Eventing, Dressage, Mounted Games, Polo, Pony Racing and Tetrathlon – and the Team Managers are your first point of contact if you would like to improve in a particular equestrian sport and represent the Cotswold Vale in team competitions. Go to any of the sport sections to find out more about coaching rallies and competitions organised by the Team Manager.<\/p>\n

Dressage- Jane Haslum<\/p>\n

Eventing – Georgina Bull<\/p>\n

Mounted Games –\u00a0Sarah Hance<\/p>\n

Polo – TBC<\/p>\n

Pony Racing – Belinda Keighley<\/p>\n

Showjumping – Lou Swambo<\/p>\n

Tetrathlon – Anna Burch<\/p>\n

Area Team Selection<\/strong><\/p>\n

Area 9 Rule re Eligibility to Represent the Branch at Area Competitions<\/p>\n

In order to be eligible to compete at Area Competitions, members from all branches in Area 9 and their horse\/pony must have actively taken part in at least 3 rallies, qualifying coaching, or training sessions during the previous 12-month period unless prevented from doing so by illness, absence from home, or any other reason which in the opinion of the DC and Area Rep justifies absence.<\/p>\n

For the purposes of this rule a rally, qualifying coaching or training session is one which is organised by a branch committee, the Area Rep, or by the training committee and must be a minimum of 1 hour in length. Each day of a Camp shall be counted as a separate rally, qualifying coaching, or training session.<\/p>\n

In addition to demonstrating loyalty to the branch, the combination of horse and rider may also be required to prove their competence, safety, plus fitness of horse or pony, in the specific sport and level that the member wishes to participate at.<\/p>\n

General Team Selection<\/strong><\/p>\n

Team selection is decided by the Coach in discussion with the Team Manager, and will also involve the DC or assistant DC who has responsibility for overseeing that particular sport. \u00a0We aim to be transparent, fair and inclusive in team selection decision, in line with the following selection criteria:<\/p>\n