***** HAWKESBURY RIVER SADDLE COMPANY IN ASSOCIATION WITH EQUITANA ARE SPONSORING THE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S EXTREME TRICK RIDING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2011******
TO BE HELD AT EQUITANA SYDNEY
SHOWGROUND ROAD, OLYMPIC PARK, HOMEBUSH
12th November - 4 to 5pm - Compulsory
13th November - 3 to 4pm - Freestyle
There will be 2 divisions:
Junior - Under 18 years (age decided upon your 18th Birthday)
Senior - 18 Years & Over
The competition is over 2 rounds – the first round is 3 x compulsory tricks, and the 2nd round is 3 free-style tricks. Competition commences on Saturday 11th for the compulsory from 4 to 5pm & the freestyle is held on Sunday the 12th from 3 to 4pm .
HAWKESBURY RIVER SADDLE COMPANY IS SPONSORING A WHITE TROPHY TRICK RIDING SADDLE FOR BOTH THE JUNIOR & SENIOR TITLES.
Entries will be via www.globalentriesonline.com.au – and payments can be made via paypal with entries. – The site will be open for entries on the 15th September 2011.
Judges:
Bridie Sparkes - previously judged the 2009 and 2010 Australian Trick Riding Championships. Currently the Manager of Strawberry Hill Stud - Bridie is an accomplished trick rider, performer & trainer.
Matt Gollan - along with his cousin John is keeping the tradition of "The Flying Gollans" alive. One of the best trick riding acts - and surely the longest running act - started by his grandfather Basil in the 1060's. Matt previously judged the 2010 Australian Trick Riding Championships.
Dan James - horseman, trick rider, entertainer & the master of roman riding. Dan brings his expertise as a showman to the judging panel for the first time this year.
Judging Criteria:
Each judge's score will appear on a board, and the scores will be averaged.
If the trick is not attempted then no marks will be awarded.
Fall of either horse or rider – no marks awarded - marks may be given for the start of the trick.
The judge's decision is final.
There will be a random draw for order of go for the competitors for the Compulsory Tricks.
The draw will be seeded (ie lowest score to start first) for the Freestyle.
The same horse must be used for the Compulsory and the Freestyle tricks.
Juniors & Seniors may ride the same horse.
A horse may compete once in each section.
Riders may enter only once.
ENTRIES WILL BE LIMITED TO 10 COMPETITORS IN EACH SECTION.
Judging for the Compulsory: *** Please note – we may end up with time constraints at Equitana – so we may limit it to 3 compulsory tricks. Competitors will be advised when the entries close.
There are 4 tricks in the compulsory:
1st trick: Horizontal Layover (balance)
2nd trick: Reverse Fender (drag)
3rd trick: Spritz (balance)
4th trick: Hippodrome (strap)
Each trick will be awarded a score out of 40 as follows:
Technical Correctness of the trick, the length that the trick is held (how long the rider stays in the trick) - 10 points
Transitions into and out of the trick - smoothness - 10 points
Horsemanship - how the horse travels, the speed of the horse, the rider's ability to control the horse - 10 points
Showmanship - Costume, presentation of gear and horse, the way the rider acknowledges the crowd - 10 points.
JUDGING CRITERIA - FREESTYLE SECTION:
There are 4 runs in the Freestlye:
Competitors can choose a single trick, or a combination of tricks per run.
The points awarded for freestyle will be as above, with the addition of 10 points for degree of difficulty. (Your freestyle trick list must be presented to the Judges at the Rider's Briefing on Saturday 11th November at Equitana (place & time TBA)
Total Points: 50.
The AUSTRALIAN EXTREME WOMEN'S TRICK RIDING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2011 TITLE will be awarded to the competitor with the highest aggregate score from the compulsory and the freestyle classes.
GENERAL JUDGING -
SOME OF THE CRITERIA THE JUDGES WILL BE LOOKING FOR:
a) Arena awareness and management/placement of the horses' run and the routine's beginning and completion of the trick before the run ends.
b) Holding tricks through the corner of the arena.
c) Pressing balance/strap tricks to the edge of the extreme.
d) The speed in which a rider enters and exits a trick.
e) Demonstrating exceptional showmanship, grace, and presence including pointed toes, smile, flexibility and strength.
f) Demonstrating an above average amount of lift and speed during vaulting and ground-work routines.
g) Adding a degree of difficulty to the Freestyle by incorporating combination tricks and performing on the corner of the arena.
h) The speed in which transitions between tricks are performed in the freestyle.
SOME OF THE CRITERIA WHICH WILL LOSE POINTS:
i) Falling off the horse
j) Break in form during trick, falling out of a trick
k) Not performing the entire circle of the arena
l) Restricting one's horse in any manner including limiting or rating it's speed.
m) Poor arena management - rushing or not completing a trick before the horse stops.
n) Strap tricks are allowed to begin a run with the competitor's feet in the straps and or partially in the trick. Points will be lost for all other tricks started prior to the run.
o) Ground Assistance at the start of the run - if ground assistance goes too far up the run it may be penalised. (approx 10 m assistance is allowable)
p) Hanging or hesitating for extended periods of time during transitions or ground work (vaulting).
q) Not completing your Freestyle tricks as described to the judges.
Now if you are excited by all of the above -
- Private Trick Riding Lessons Available -
Trick riding lessons are available via appointment. Please either call (02) 4370-1133 or contact us.
Lessons Conducted by Heath Harris: Master Horse trainer, Liberty horse trainer, stunt co-ordinator.
Horses & equipment can be supplied, or you can bring your own. Sessions are usually from 9.30am to Noon at a cost per rider of $ 120 (including GST)
Agistment is available if you wish to stay overnight @ $ 25 per horse (including GST).
Harris Entertainment Pty. Limited
Tel: (02) 4370-1133
Fax: (02) 4370-1188
Email
Teleah at her first clinic (on left) and 3 years later at Geelong Royal 2008.
An impressive line up of talent trained by Harris Entertainment.
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