Note for competitors attending Tullymurry 2
We are delighted to be back at Tullymurry this coming Saturday, courtesy of our hosts, Marian Turley, David & Elaine O’Connor & James & Sarah Turley.
Huge thanks to David O’Connor and the entire Tullymurry team for all their efforts with preparing the courses and to Pat Turley for watering to ensure the best possible ground conditions – we are deeply indebted to you all.
The address is:
Tullymurry Equestrian Centre
145 Ballydugan Road
Downpatrick
BT30 8HH
The Cross Country and Show jumping courses will be open for walking from 2pm today (Friday) Maps and Fence Lists are contained in the Programme which is published HERE
Cross Country starts at 13.30
Site Map
A site map is in the Event Programme to assist with familiarisation.
Castlewellan Show
Those travelling from the South and going via Castlewellan should be aware that there is likely to be heavier traffic in that area due to the annual Castlewellan Agricultural Show. Please allow extra time for your journey.
Show Jumping
Show Jumping takes place in the all- weather arena located in the yard, close to the stables.
Please note that a maximum of 6 horses will be allowed in the warm up arena at any time.
Lunging
Lunging can be carried out in the indoor arena which is close to the show jumping arena. Please do NOT lunge anywhere else on the showgrounds.
Horse Welfare
Whilst we may not have the very high temperatures forecast for the Mainland, it is going to be very warm. Therefore, please ensure that you bring plenty of water and electrolytes for your horses.
There will be a water supply at the Finish of cross country to allow horses to be washed down on completion. Please ensure your groom brings your own buckets, sponges, scrapers etc down to the FINISH!
Water for Riders
We are also delighted that Lucy Kayes has very generously offered to provide every rider with a bottle of water at the finish. What a lovely, kind and practical gesture from one of our members – THANK YOU LUCY!!
Competition Queries
This is an important reminder that, under NO circumstances, should you approach the Fence Judges, SJ Judges, Scorers or Officials regarding a scoring issue. All queries should be taken to Dora who will pass on to the relevant Official for investigation.
BIB NUMBERS
Please report to the Secretary’s Office on arrival to pick up your bib numbers. These have been very kindly sponsored by Paddy Hughes of Horse First. The collection of numbers is very important as a means of declaration and allows the Secretary to notify those whose horse passports are required for checking. In addition, it means our Fence Judges can easily read these very visible numbers and prevents any confusion for our Scorers.
COMPETITORS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO START THEIR DRESSAGE PHASE IF THEY ARE NOT WEARING THE HORSEFIRST NUMBERS.
Grassroots Competitors
Welcome to all our Grassroots competitors. It is especially nice to see so many ‘newbies’ on our start list.
We hope you enjoy your day and, hopefully, this will mark the beginning of your eventing career.
Rules
I have detailed below some basic rules which I would urge you to read and put into practice on Saturday.
- Falls
- Report to Paramedic/doctor if you have had a fall
- Cannot remount or continue in competition if a single rider. Multiple riders MUST be signed off before they can continue with their next horse
- Overtaking on XC
- Must clear the way for another rider approaching unless committed to jumping the fence
- If you are overtaking someone you must shout out to let the rider in front know you are approaching
- Unauthorised Assistance
- Unauthorised assistance, where solicited or not, can result in disqualification or elimination
- Refusals
- After 3 refusals XC you must leave the course at a walk
- 2 Refusals in SJ is Elimination
- 20 or more SJ penalties (excluding time) is Elimination and will be enforced after the round
- Use of Whip
- Use of the whip cannot be used to vent your temper or frustration
- Never use on horse’s head
- Never hit more than twice for any one incident
- Mobile phone
- A mobile phone cannot he held or used while mounted anywhere on the Competition grounds (except for those who have been issued a dispensation on medical grounds)
Officials / Volunteers
Always be polite to officials – many of them are volunteers and on duty for a very long day. These folk are there to allow you to enjoy your sport
Objections
There is no public scoreboard so keep an eye on the online scoring. If you think your score is wrong let Dora know as soon as possible but no later than 8pm on Saturday evening otherwise a result cannot be changed
