An evening with Geoff Billington and Bob Ellis

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“From Both Sides of the Fence”

A unique educational experience which pitches Double Olympian Geoff Billington against his arch rival (and great friend) acclaimed London Olympic show jumping course designer Bob Ellis.

Geoff will discuss his experience as a double Olympian at Atlanta and Sidney Olympic games.

Bob will discuss the challenges he faced after being selected as course designer for the London Olympic Games to design a unique course, relative to London that would surpass anything that had been built before and achieve great sport and the right result.

They will cover all levels of the sport from grass roots to Olympic competition.

This is a unique opportunity and insight into the highest levels of equestrian sport and what it takes to achieve great things from humble beginnings, what can be achieved through hard work and dedication. Neither Geoff nor Bob are from privileged backgrounds, all they have achieved is through blood sweat and tears.

Content

Wednesday 5th March

Class 1 – Intro B

Class 2 – Prelim 1

Class 3 – Novice 30

Entries close Tuesday 4th March at 12pm to dressage.entries@southstaffs.ac.uk

Times by 4pm 4th March

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Wednesday Evening Unaffiliated Show Jumping

Horses & Ponies

Oct  9th & 23rd,        Nov 6th &  20th       Dec  4th & 18th (Xmas Show),

2014   Jan 8th, & 22nd,        Feb 5th & 12th        Mar 12th & 26th

6pm prompt start

Class 1   Beginners/Very Novice  (Lead Rein Inc) Horses or Ponies in this class will not be allowed to enter the Intermediate or Open Classes on the same day.

Any Pony/Horse Rider combination who have won 2 jumping classes at Rodbaston

Will only be allowed to enter this completion H/C. (Except current season Oct 1st to 30th Mar)

If more than 20 entries this class will be split into Ponies & Horse sections.

Approx height of fences 1’ 6” to 1’9”

Class 2 Novice Pony                Classes 2 & 3 will run together.        Fences approx 2’3” to 2’6”  

Class 3 Novice Horse   Previous Points Winners will not be allowed to enter Novice

Class 4 Intermediate Pony    Classes 4&5 will run together           Fences approx 2’9” to 3’

Class 5 Intermediate Horse   

Class 6 Open Pony                   Classes  6&7 will run together.          Fences approx 3’ to 3’3”

Class 7 Open Horse

All classes will be run as Single Phase Competitions. Separate prizes and rosettes for Ponies and

Horses if sufficient number of entries. Separate points for Ponies and Horses in all classes 2 to 7

Entry Fee for all classes £8.                                  Correct riding attire must be worn at all times.

Prize Money  1st £10 will be paid if more than 8 starters.   2nd £8  will be paid if more than 15 starters.

3rd £5 will be paid if more than 20 starters. Points will be awarded in all classes.  At the end of the 

season there will be a prize for the point’s winner in each class.

A charge of £2 per rider per day will be made towards the cost of First Aid cover

Horses must be over 14.2hh. The organizer/ Judge reserves the right to transfer any Pony or Horse believed to be entered in the wrong height section/class.

The judge’s decision is final.                South Staffordshire Show Rules apply at all times.

No horse or pony to be allowed in the warm up arena until pre-entered.

All prize money must be collected on day of show or it will be forfeited.