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 Dates for 2007: 25th - 26th August. Celebrating 31 years of Horse Trials at Firle!
In aid of Hope in the Valley RDA Charity Reg: 1074384 and The Breast Cancer Campaign Charity Reg: 299758


SCHEDULE

 

FIRLE PLACE

by kind permission of the Viscount Gage In aid of Hope in the Valley Riding for the Disabled
at Firle Place, Nr Lewes, Sussex
on Saturday 25 to Sunday 26 August 2007

Event Schedule
Entries Open:  21 Jul 2007
Entries Close: 15 Aug 2007
Ballot Date:  04 Aug 2007
Ballot Period: August

Organiser - Josephine Carr
c/o Street Farm, Jevington, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 5QB. Phone: 01323 482016. Mobile:07973 103110. Email:jo@firleplaceevent.co.uk. Web:http://www.firleplaceevent.co.uk.

Entries Secretary - Mrs Ann Allen
The Bungalow, Lees Rest, Charlbury, Oxfordshire, OX7 3EU. Phone: 01608 811070. Fax:01608 811070. Mobile:07802 534837. Email:ann@bdwp.co.uk. Web:http://www.bdwp.co.uk/aallen.

SJ Course Designer - Mr Shaun Marsh

XC Course Designer - Mr James Willis

XC Course Builders - Willis Brothers

 
  Classes & Fees
   
Class Days Dressage Test Entry Fee (before closing) Entry Fee (after closing) Starting Fee
1 day   Intro Sat 102 £46.00 £56.00 £10.00
1 day   OPN Sat 111 £46.00 £56.00 £10.00
1 day   PN Sat & Sun 111 £46.00 £56.00 £10.00
1 day   IN Sun 131 £55.00 £65.00 £10.00
1 day   N Sun 126 £55.00 £65.00 £10.00

Event Information

CLASSES AND FEES

PRE-NOVICE will run on Saturday and Sunday - please state your preference if necessary and if unable to be transferred to the other day. Some INTRO, PRE-NOVICE and NOVICE may be required to do day before dressage. In the event of a ballot preference will be given to those able to do so, please state on entry form if ABLE to do so. The PAVO 5YO section (PN) will run on Sunday.


ENTRIES

Please make cheques payable to FIRLE PLACE ONE DAY EVENT. Send entries to the ENTRIES SECRETARY. Separate cheques are required for each horse (with horse's name on back). Please enclose separate 22cm x 11cm (DL size) SELF SEAL SAE for each horse. If you require similar times to another competitor, please ensure that the entries are posted in the same envelope and you refer to each other on the entry forms. FAXED entries will NOT be accepted.
INTERNET entries will be accepted on http://www.bdwp.co.uk/aallen. Internet entries must be paid by ballot date or competitor may forfeit their place.
A WAITING LIST - will be maintained. Please indicate if you WISH to be included in the event of a ballot. Those wait listed will be notified immediately a space is available. If you do not compete your entry fee will be refunded.
WITHDRAWALS by 21/08/2007 08:00 PM by telephoning 01608 811070.
REFUND POLICY - 100% refund will be given for withdrawals before ballot date. 100% refund (minus a £10 admin fee as per the BE Rule Book) for withdrawals after the ballot date if replaced from the waiting list. Refunds will be paid on a first to withdraw basis, but we will only be able to confirm refunds after the event. 100% refund for withdrawals after the ballot date if the competitor is able to give us one full day's help at the event.
STARTING TIMES are available between 23/08/2007 06:00 PM and 23/08/2007 08:00 PM on 01444 230377. Starting Times also available on website http://www.bdwp.co.uk/fir.
Starting Fees include a programme.
Starting Fees payable on collection of numbers (cash only please).


STABLING

Local stabling can be arranged at £23.00 (including shavings). Please send stabling fees with stabling form (cheques made payable to Golden Cross). Send stabling forms and SAE directly to Ian Bareham, Golden Cross Equestrian Centre, Chalvington Road, Golden Cross, Hailsham, Sussex BN27 3SS. Tel: 01825 873022. Directions: http://www.goldencrossec.co.uk Email:info@goldencrossec.co.uk


QUALIFIERS/SPECIAL CLASSES

PAVO BE Breeding Championships Qualifier - 4, 5 and 6 Year Olds
South East Eventers League Qualifier.
OWNER/RIDER Sponsors' section: One Novice section will be a sponsors' section - each rider will be allocated a sponsor for the day, with a special prize for the winning combination including the Christine Scott Bronze Memorial Trophy, £50 and champagne. Please state if you wish to be entered on the entry form.


PRIZES

Please help our scorers by indicating any special prizes you may be eligible for on your entry form. Otherwise you must register with the secretary before Noon on the day of competition. Please check with the web site http://http://www.firleplaceevent.co.uk for details nearer the event.
Novice Prize Money to be confirmed, with the addition of generous prizes in kind supplied by our sponsors. Pre-Novice and Intro: quality prizes donated by generous sponsors to 10th place.
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE REPRESENTED AT THE PRIZE GIVING OR YOUR PRIZE WILL BE DONATED TO RDA
SPECIAL PRIZES: The Vice Versa Trophy: Highest placed Pre-Novice Rider over 40 on Sun. Novice: Owner/Rider Novice: The Christine Scott Bronze Memorial Trophy, £50 and champagne; Intermediate Novice 1st prize: The Hope in the Valley RDA Bronze Horse Head Challenge Trophy; The Organiser's Special Prize for the competitor in the Novice Owner/Rider section with the worst dressage score who then goes on to jump a double clear.


COURSE DESCRIPTION

The course is run over undulating old parkland turf. The BE agri-vators are booked and the necessary measures will be taken to ensure good landing and take-offs. The fences are built by Willis Brothers to be solid and inviting with alternatives if required. This year we will be modifying all three courses to accommodate the PAVO qualifiers. The Intro course is designed to give experience and confidence to new entrants/young horses. For more information and photographs see the web site.


ACCOMMODATION AND CATERING

Refreshments available throughout the event, along with the ability to buy fresh produce at the Food Market.
Accommodation list is available from the Organiser - please send SAE


SPECIAL NOTICES

In case of ABANDONMENT please phone 01323 482016. Emergency number on day 07973 103110.
ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES/motorcycles will not be permitted. DOGS must be kept on leads at all times unless actually racing or in the dog show!
** PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO COMPETITORS OFFERING TO HELP OR PROVIDE HELP **
COUNTRY FAIR
We will be holding a Country Fair on Sunday, with a Kennel Club licensed dog show, terrier racing and show (qualifier for the International Terrier Championship at Chatsworth Country Fair), long dog and ferret racing, gun dog trials, fun fair, trade stands and Food Market, offering entertainment for the whole family, including the dog, so bring them all along!
SCHOOLING - There is a possibility that the course may be open for schooling for three days after the event, depending on the weather. Please book in with the secretary or call 01323 482016 and leave a message.
OWNERS are invited to join officials and sponsors for lunch in the sponsors and officials marquee. Tickets for a full buffet lunch are £17 per head and will be issued on application to organiser Josephine Carr (please send SAE to the address above). We would also be delighted if owners would join their riders at prize giving.


LOCATION

Grid reference TQ466078. Map link: http://http://www.firleplaceevent.co.uk Firle Place is situated in the lea of the South Downs, some three miles east of Lewes, just off the A27 Lewes - Eastbourne road. If coming from Brighton, follow the A27 by-pass past Lewes and keep on going towards Eastbourne – once you have come down the hill from Lewes and over the railway line crossing you keep straight on the A27 over the next roundabout until you see the Sussex Hanggliding club on your left - 100 yards on round the bend you will see a right hand turning for Firle Place - clearly signposted for the event - check on the website for a map link you can print off. Please allow time for your journey as the A27 may be slow with the Bank Holiday traffic.



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