RIDING RULES for 3 Day MARATHON TRAINING RIDE

  1. The entry fee for the 3 Day Shahzada Training Ride is $190 per Senior rider (age 16 and above) and $120 for Junior (under 16 in 2007) riders, which includes camp site and National Park and Wildlife Service fees. Entry closes 3/8/2006, limit 50 entrants in Training Ride.

  2. Changes from the pre-nominated horse will be permitted up until the time of vetting.

  3. Finalisation of entries after pre-nomination (which closes 3/8/2007) will only be accepted until 2.00pm on Monday, 27/8/2007.

  4. No refunds or substitutions will be made if the horse nominated is not allowed to start or withdrawn after the pre-ride vetting. In case of withdrawal before vetting, after payment of an entry fee, you will receive a refund of the entry fee paid less a withdrawal fee. If you withdraw before vetting on 27/8/2007 you will only receive the pre-ride books & the withdrawal fee will be AU$10; if you want a post ride book then the withdrawal fee is $20. Withdrawals will be refunded (less the appropriate fee) after the Shahzada when the post ride books are posted. Refund cheques must be banked within 2 months of the date on the cheque & cheques which remain unbanked after 2 months will be cancelled. You must advise the Ride Recorder personally if you want to withdraw. (Phone 02 9456 6301). Camp sites will only be allocated after pre-nomination.

  5. Entry forms for entrants under 18 years of age must be counter signed by a parent or legal guardian plus a completed & signed PARENT / LEGAL GUARDIAN CONSENT RIDERS DECLARATION form MUST be presented on arrival.

  6. All horses and riders must be present for confirmation of correct horse and the pre-ride veterinary inspection between 11.00 am and 2.00 pm Monday 27th August 2007. The pre-ride Vet Sheet must be completed and handed to the vet at this time. The Shahzada committee reserves the right to refuse entry to any horse or rider.

  7. The start times will be 6.15 am on each Training ride day, or as notified at the daily pre-ride talk each evening. Each day, all riders must leave St Albans before 6.30 am.

  8. The maximum allowed riding time each day is 8 hours.

  9. Horses must remain in the village area during all rest periods between all legs for the duration of the event.

  10. All legs of the course must be ridden in the order as set out by the committee. There will be one leg each day, distances will appear on the Training Ride maps.

  11. Ride numbers must always be worn on the front of each registered rider when riding on the course and by the horse attendant in the vetting area in addition to when trotting out. Rider numbers must not be obscured at any time.

  12. All horses will be examined at 30 minutes after arrival at the end of each leg. Heart rate recovery levels will be 55 b.p.m. or as specified by the AERA. There will also be an examination for unsoundness and metabolics at each check.

  13. Riders are responsible for the behaviour of their strappers and friends. Dogs must be kept on leads & under control at all times. No dogs or bicycles are permitted in the vetting area. Riders are personally responsible for the payment of all accounts before leaving St Albans, especially accounts for veterinary and farrier services, supply of horse feed and power.

  14. All horses and riders entered in the SHAHZADA 3 day MARATHON TRAINING RIDE enter at their own risk. The wearing of helmets by all Training Riders is compulsory. Lit headlights must be worn pre-dawn. The organisers reserve the right to call an ambulance or medical evacuation in the event of any medical incident. In the event that these services are used, the rider acknowledges that the charges are billed to the rider by these services.

  15. Only horses entered in the Ride will be permitted on any part of the course while the event is in progress, from 4.00 am Monday 27th August 2007 to 5.00 pm Friday 31st August 2007.

  16. Riders not entered in the event or who have retired and wish to exercise their horses, must see the chief steward for information and permission on which part of the course is available to ride daily.

  17. Each horse's start, finish and total riding time in addition to the pulse of the horse will be recorded daily.

  18. A presentation for successfully completing Training Riders will be held on Friday 31st August 2007.

  19. The committee reserves the right to vary the riding rules at any time. If this is necessary entrants will be notified.

  20. Current ERA membership card must be shown on arrival by all entrants, day membership will not be available. ERA riding rules apply.

  21. In the event of an appeal against a veterinary decision, the rider must lodge the appeal with the Head Vet or Chief Steward of Shahzada Memorial Endurance Test Inc before the horse leaves the vetting area. The appeal will then be heard by the appeals committee. Once the horse has left the vetting area no appeal will be considered. There will be a $20.00 appeal fee.

  22. The ride is under the control of the Veterinary team and the Chief Steward.

  23. Ride numbers must be worn during presentation & returned on completion of presentation on Friday 31/8/2007.

  24. Unless specified by the Shahzada committee crossing on the St Albans bridge is prohibited and will result in disqualification from the ride.

  25. Training Ride horses must in all cases give way to 400km Shahzada horses on the course and in the TPR/Vetting area.

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12/4/07