Inter Branch Show Jumping Information.
Hi everyone, just some information for you regarding how the team show jumping works, I hope you find this helpful, especially all our new members.
Schedules will come out to you periodically once available eg Junior series. Middleton Junior Series Qualifier – Saturday 25 May 2024 – Middleton, Bulmer
These competitions are usually for teams of 4 riders, or individual. You just need to let Charlotte Elsworth know if you wish to be entered, I will then collate names and put teams together. YOU NEED TO HAVE ATTENDED 2 RECENT RALLIES .
You will automatically be entered if you email me, so if you then find you cannot attend, you must let me know as soon as possible as I will have entered and paid for you.
Charlotte will contact you a couple of days before the competition, once the times have been released to let you know what time you will be jumping.
If we do not receive enough riders to make up a team, you can still compete and may be put with another pc who also does not have enough rider to make a team of 4.
Generally, there will be two rounds per class, each rider will jump in both rounds. The best 3 scores of the 4 riders are added together and carried through to the second rounds, the best 3 from the second rounds are then added to decide on placings. Second rounds are normally timed and used in the event of a tie in scores. The JS comps are qualifiers for a final at Bishop Burton in October
If you wish to enter a Team Show Jumping competition as the schedules are emailed out, please email Charlotte Elsworth directly and include horse and rider name and age, email address and telephone number; and class/es you wish to enter. Charlotte Elsworth and Sophie Minikin will put teams together once all the entries are in and then Sophie will let you know which team you are in.
If you would like your son/daughter to be entered in a team you will then need then to email Charlotte; YANteams@yahoo.com
Schedules and times can also be found on the relevant PC websites.
We also run area PC show jumping training for juniors and seniors, if you would like to be considered for these please contact Sophie Minikin
Charlotte Elsworth
07857459677 Charlottehoyland@hotmail.com
Lessons & Training
Lessons are offered by:
Sophie Minikin at her yard at Minskip. Lessons are usually on a weekend, starting in March, in small groups of 3 or 4 according to ability and height jumped. From Easter onwards, weather permitting, this training will take place on grass. These lessons are useful preparation for Pony Club Team competitions Sophiemin@hotmail.co.uk
Rallies-Show jumping is incorporated into all general working rallies where appropriate. Once a year (usually in Autumn) we also run a series of Show Jumping rallies where members are able to practice jumping a full course of jumps. Members will be grouped according to age, experience and height currently jumping.
Pony Club Competitions–
There are several different levels of competition available and all have strict eligibility rules which should be checked before entry. Inter Branch team competitions now include the Junior Series and other classes go up to 1m
Spring Series Preliminary Rounds-The Pony Club Spring Festival includes Dressage, Show Jumping and now Arena Eventing, and riders will compete to qualify for the Spring Festival Championships. more on Area 3 calendar.
The Junior Series-This is an inter-branch competition run by Middleton Hunt Pony Club. Local Pony Clubs, from Spring onwards, hold show jumping competitions where competitors can qualify for an October Series Final held at Bishop Burton College. The competition is open to teams (of 3 or 4) and individuals and common venues include: Northallerton Equestrian Centre, Castle Howard, Port Royal, .Escrick Park, Duncombe Park. Members must have attended 2 recent rallies to be eligible.
Classes available are:
· 60cm 10 and under (age at 1/1/) (usually no fillers or spreads) (not open to pony/rider combinations who have jumped above 80cm in any competition)
· 70cm 12 and under (age at 1/1/) – fillers, spreads, sometimes a water tray/arrowhead type jump (not open to pony/rider combinations who have jumped above 90 in any competition)
· 80cm 12 and under (age at 1/1/) – including fillers, spreads, sometimes water tray/arrowhead type jump (not open to pony/rider combinations who have jumped above 90 in any competition)
There may also sometimes be a warm up class for 40cm which may be restricted to 8 and unders or open to all including lead reins. This is perfect for younger members wanting an introduction to competition without the pressure of the larger classes.
Schedules for each Team competition and the Junior Series are emailed out and entries via Charlotte Elsworth YANteams@yahoo.com . Payment must be made in advance before the closing date and refunds will not be given after the closing date. When entries are in, they are sent to Sophie Minikin who then chooses teams for each class.
Area Competitions. The opportunity to represent your Branch
Each level of area competition has strict eligibility rules which can be found here http://www.pcuk.org/index.php/sports/show_jumping/show_jumpingshow_jumping_rules/
In addition, to be considered for entry for an area competition members must be competent at the level/height chosen and MUST be able to attend the Pony Club Championships. To apply the Area form in the newsletter should be completed and sent to Barbara Birchall before 1st April
PC 80 -This is an 80cm competition (max) . It is not open to combinations who have jumped a recorded double clear at 90cm or above or been awarded prize money in such a competition. Those who qualify will progress to the 80cm final max 90cm.
PC70 Junior (13 and under as at 1/1/) This is an 75cm competition (max)
PC90This is a 95cm competition (max) which qualifies for the 1m championship class.
PC100This is a 1m05 class (max) which qualifies for a 1.10m championship class.
PC110This is a 1m15 class (max) which qualifies for a 1.20m championship class.