{"id":1640,"date":"2024-09-04T15:19:42","date_gmt":"2024-09-04T14:19:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/woodland\/?post_type=news&#038;p=1640"},"modified":"2024-09-05T08:51:29","modified_gmt":"2024-09-05T07:51:29","slug":"barrier-animal-health-spring-festival-2025","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/woodland\/news\/barrier-animal-health-spring-festival-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"BARRIER ANIMAL HEALTH SPRING FESTIVAL 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n<section class=\"full-width-text py-5\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"row\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-10 mx-auto\">\r\n                <h3>What is the competition?<\/h3>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Barrier Animal Health Spring Festival is a competition series for Dressage, Show Jumping and Arena Eventing. There are different series for England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<h3>Who can compete?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are different levels and eligibility requirements for each competition. See the below chart. You will need a good competition record at the level (Dressage) or height (Show Jumping and Arena Eventing) you wish to apply for.\u00a0 For Arena Eventing, One Day Events and Hunter Trials at the height you are applying for will be taken into consideration.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What are the eligibility criteria?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We are waiting the full published rules and eligibility criteria for England and Wales to be published.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What are the rules?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The rules for Dressage and Show Jumping are run under The Pony Club rules for the current year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The rules for *Arena Eventing are run under The Pony Club Eventing Rules with specific Arena Eventing Rules detailed on pages 70 \u2013 72 with the following amendments to the published:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Joker Fence \u2013 up to 10cms higher than rest of course<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Knock down of the Joker Fence \u2013 6 penalties<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Refusal XC \u2013 5 penalties rather than 20 penalties<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Optimum times have changed and both the SJ and XC is now timed.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">*Specific rules for the competition are being finalised and will be shared in full once received.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Is it an Individual or a Teams Competition?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is both.\u00a0 Where possible, we will always field our strongest teams of 4 members. Any additional members will run as individuals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>How do you qualify?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For Area 12, you qualify via the two qualification dates. One for Area Eventing and Dressage and one for Show Jumping. You will need to be available for the Finals date to apply.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Qualifying Dates \u2013 both at Bury Farm<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">13<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> October \u2013 Arena Eventing and Dressage\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">st<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> February \u2013 Show Jumping\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Finals Date \u2013 Addington\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">st<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and 2<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">nd<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> March 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How many Teams\/Individuals Qualify?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We are waiting for this information to be published.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>How do I apply?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You will need DC\u2019s permission to enter the qualifying classes.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Send your completed Teams Application form to Caroline Bowers. These details can be found on our Branch website: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/woodland\/woodland-hunt-teams\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/woodland\/woodland-hunt-teams\/<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your application will be reviewed by the Team Manager, relevant Team Coach and the DC.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You will either be given permission to enter via email or be asked to re-submit if we do not feel you have met the qualifying criteria.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You will be advised to enter as an INDIVIDUAL and we will confirm teams once all our entries are complete.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Please read the WHPC Selection Policy before applying. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/woodland\/woodland-hunt-pony-club-selection-policy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/woodland\/woodland-hunt-pony-club-selection-policy\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>I think I need more experience before I apply. Where do I look for competitions?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For Dressage and Show Jumping, just get out to as many competitions as you can at the level\/height you wish to apply for. Be mindful that once you get to Championships, the jumping height will be higher than the qualification height.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For Arena Eventing, there are several venues that run this format of competition, and arena hire, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Wellington<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cherwell<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bury Farm<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Aston le Walls<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dallas Burston (does not have water)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rectory Farm (does not have water)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Be aware that at most of these venues (and at the qualifier which is at Bury Farm) there will be a water element to the competition.\u00a0 This often catches people out as venues used for NSEA often don\u2019t include them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We share PC competitions on our Facebook page, and email where it comes in that format, but you need to do your research and plan your calendar accordingly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What do you wear?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is an Area Qualifier so for all disciplines you are expected to plait and be well turned out both horse and rider.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For Dressage and Show Jumping rider dress is as per a show (PC Badge, tie, stock, white Branch saddlecloth) and for Arena Eventing it is Branch XC colours (either green or white with white Branch saddlecloth).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Is there a Team Trainer?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As an Area Qualifier we will assign a Team Trainer to support you on the day. Please see Team Selection policy on our expectations from members and parents regarding Team Trainers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Who to ask for more information<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you are still unsure and want to know more, please contact Caroline on <\/span><a href=\"mailto:cazzabowers@gmail.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">cazzabowers@gmail.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1643\" src=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/woodland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/584\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-09-04-at-15.13.27.png\" alt=\"BARRIER ANIMAL HEALTH SPRING FESTIVAL 2025 PROGRESSION CHART\" width=\"1220\" height=\"660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/woodland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/584\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-09-04-at-15.13.27.png 1220w, https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/woodland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/584\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-09-04-at-15.13.27-250x135.png 250w, https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/woodland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/584\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-09-04-at-15.13.27-700x379.png 700w, https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/woodland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/584\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-09-04-at-15.13.27-768x415.png 768w, https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/woodland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/584\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-09-04-at-15.13.27-120x65.png 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1220px) 100vw, 1220px\" \/><\/p>\n                                                                <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> [&#8230;]<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-secondary understrap-read-more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/woodland\/news\/barrier-animal-health-spring-festival-2025\/\">Read More&#8230;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> from BARRIER ANIMAL HEALTH SPRING FESTIVAL 2025<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1323,"template":"","tags":[],"class_list":["post-1640","news","type-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.8 - 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