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| End Date: | October 4, 2015 |
| Location: | Ponoka, Alberta |
| Introduction: | The Alberta Equestrian Vaulting Association and the Saskatchewan Equestrian Vaulting Association are proud to host this Equine Canada Bronze Competition at Ponoka, Alberta. |
| Contact Name: | Angelique van der Sluijs |
| Contact Email: | [email protected] |
Location: Calnash AG Event Centre, Ponoka Alberta
Address:4800-4898 47 Street, Ponoka, Alberta
Website: http://www.paecs.com/
Online Schedule: /Schedules?CompPub=10163
Attending Judges: Colin Schmidt
Attending EC Steward: Dayna Solmie
Entry Deadline: Tuesday September 8th, 2015
To Access Online Registration System: Log In, go to Events (Top), Competitions (Left) Online Registration will be available on Monday August 31th, 2015.
Each vaulter, coach, lunger, groom, booster and all volunteers must complete, sign and return both release/waiver forms. Participation will not be permitted without a properly completed and signed form. Release/waiver forms are due on Friday September 25th, 2015.
Download the Release/Waiver Forms here
2015 AEVA & SEVA Provincial Vaulting Championships – Release Form
The 2015 VaultCanada National Championships is sanctioned as an EC Gold Competition, member of Equine Canada, and is governed by the rules of Equine Canada.
Equine Canada; 308 Legget Drive, Suite 100, Ottawa, Ontario, K2K 1Y6
This competition is recognized by the following associations:
VaultCanada
The Alberta Equestrian Vaulting Association - AEVA
The Equestrian Vaulting Association of B.C. - EVABC
The Saskatchewan Equestrian Vaulting Association - SEVA
On Call Veterinarian: Ponoka Central Veterinary Clinic - 403-783-5200
On Call Farrier: Justin Mattheis - 403-507-5206
Equine Canada (EC), the national equestrian federation of Canada, supports adherence to humane treatment of horses in all activities under its jurisdiction.
EC is committed to:
Upholding the welfare of the horses, regardless of value, as a primary consideration in all activities
Requiring that horses be treated with kindness, respect and the compassion that they deserve, and that they never be subjected to mistreatment;
Ensuring that owners, trainers and competitors or their agents use responsible care in the handling, treatment and transportation of their horses as well as horses placed in their care for any purpose;
Providing for the continuous well-being of horses by encouraging routine inspection and consultation with health care professionals and competition officials to achieve the highest possible standards of nutrition, health, comfort and safety as a matter of standard operating procedure;
Providing current information on Code of Practice for the care and handling of equines and their equine health and welfare initiatives.
Continuing to support scientific studies on equine health and welfare;
Requiring owners, trainers and competitors to know and follow their sanctioning organization’s rules, and to work within industry regulations in all equestrian competition;
Reviewing, revising and developing competition rules and regulations that protect the welfare of the horses.
The standard by which conduct or treatment will be measured is that which a person, informed and experienced in generally accepted equine training and exhibition procedures, would determine to be neither cruel, abusive nor inhumane.
All Mounted Classes: Colin Schmidt
Attending EC Steward: Dayna Solmie
Kathleen Saunders
[email protected]
Phone: 403-638-7754
Joanna Head – Competition Manager
[email protected]
Phone: 403-845-3515
Angelique van der Sluijs – Contact for Entries
[email protected]
Phone: 403-556-5001
Mailing address: Box 15 Site 7 RR 4, Olds, AB T4H 1T8 Canada
Entry Deadline: Tuesday September 8th, 2015.
Music for all mounted classes and Waivers for all participants must be received by Friday September 25th, 2015. Each vaulter, coach, lunger, groom, booster and all volunteers must complete, sign and return a release/waiver form. Participation will not be permitted without a properly completed and signed form. Volunteer Waivers and proof of Equine Influenza Vaccinations for all horses are allowed to be submitted at Club Check-In.
Music to be submitted by regular mail, or drop off arrangements can be made with Angelique. Music must be on a USB stick or CD, please label each track correctly. Please contact if you have any questions or concerns.
No paper entries will be accepted, all entries must be submitted online. ONE payment per club must be received by the entry deadline by cheque or by ground mail.
Each coach, lunger, groom and vaulter will pay a $25.00 registration fee.
Late entry fees are $30.00 per entry - NO EXCEPTIONS
Late fee per Waiver and Music not received by September 25th, 2015 is $30.00 – NO EXCEPTIONS
There will be NO refunds of competition entry fees for either withdrawal from the competition or cancellation of entry after the entry close date of September 8th, 2014.
All information about this show will be posted here on this website.
Please check this website under rules for any recent rule changes which could affect your club.
This competition is a family-oriented event. All vaulters and coaches should ensure that music selections, should they contain vocals, are appropriate for an all-ages audience.
Please visit www.VaultCanada.org then the AEVA tab to find the standards for submitted music.
NOTE: Back-up Music CD’s/sticks are to be delivered to the Show Office during club check-in.
Canadian horses competing in Canter A and AA must have an Equine Canada Passport and valid EC horse license, or valid FEI Passport, or a Temporary Horse Registration must be purchased from the competition. The registration fee is currently (as per the EC Schedule of Fees - effective Dec 1, 2010) $45.00
For American horses in Canter A and AA, an affidavit for foreign-owned horses must be completed. There is no charge for this.
Any horse entered in any class at a competition may, while on the competition grounds, be selected for equine medication control testing while at the event location. Drug testing fees, as set by Equine Canada:, will be added to the stabling costs for all entered horses. All horses entered at the Bronze level; $3.50.
All competing horses will be issued a show number that must be worn and visible, on the right hand side of bridle or halter, whenever the horse leaves the stable area. Failure to wear this number in schooling arenas, exercise and competition arena’s, or while in transit from stabling area to these arena’s, can/or may disqualify the horse from the competition.
Canadian vaulters, lungers and horse owners must be members of their provincial vaulting association and must have an Equine Canada Gold sport license or higher – for National Level Classes (AA), or Silver sport license or higher – for National Level Classes (A), or Bronze sport license or higher – for Provincial Level Classes (B-D), and third party liability insurance provided through membership in their provincial sports organization. Memberships must be in place by the entry deadline of September 8th, 2015.
Canadian vaulters entered only in Walk D Under 10 or Fundamentals do not need a sport license but must be members of their provincial vaulting association and their provincial sports organization.
American vaulters and lungers must be members of the American Vaulting Association.
Membership numbers must be submitted with your entries. Any vaulter who does not have the correct memberships by the Deadline will be scratched.
All stabling costs listed are per horse!
Indoor stalls will cost $40.00 for 1 night
$60.00 for 2 nights
$80.00 for 3 night
Stabling costs include the Equine Canada drug testing fees.
Initial 3 bags of shavings are included in the stalls, additional shavings can be purchased on site at $7.00/bag. Shavings must be purchased from the Ag Event Centre.
Please Note: Horses are permitted to arrive and leave the grounds at any given time. Horse transportation, movement and care is the responsibility of their owners/handlers/clubs.
Every class offered herein is covered by the rules and specifications of the current rules of EC and will be held and judged in accordance with the EC Rule Book.
If you wish to have a copy of the Canadian National Rules, please visit www.VaultCanada.org
A time schedule for riding and arena use will be supplied to each club at check in. When warming up, training or exercising horses under saddle, riding must only be in a designated riding ring. Suitable footwear and properly fitted, securely fastened ASTM/SEI or BSI/BS EN approved protective headgear must be worn.
Per Article A801, every entry at an EC-sanctioned competition shall constitute an agreement by the person responsible that the owner, lessee, trainer, manager, agent, coach, driver or rider and horse shall be subject to the EC constitution and all rules of EC and any additional rules set by the competition. It is the responsibility of all individuals participating in any capacity in EC-sanctioned competitions to be knowledgeable regarding the EC constitution and the applicable rules of EC and the additional rules, if any, imposed by the competition. Do not participate in this EC- sanctioned competition in any capacity if you do not consent to be bound by the constitution and rules of EC and any additional rules imposed by the competition. (A602.7)
Club Check-in: Tentatively scheduled for Friday October 2nd between 5:00PM and 7:00PM.
Please bring Horse Passports if applicable, Volunteer Waivers, and back-up Mounted Class Music CD’s or USB sticks. You must bring proof of vaccinations to the Club Check-In, in written form by the veterinarian. Please see the Equine Canada Vaulting Rules, section L201 for additional information regarding the vaccinations requirements.
The Horse Inspection for this competition is tentatively scheduled at 8:00AM on Saturday October 3rd.
All Walk and Trot classes will consist of one round of both compulsories and freestyle. All Canter classes will consist of two rounds in accordance with the National Rules. Green Horse classes will also be one round. Cross class entries will be accepted at this competition. Please follow the permissible cross entries found in the National Rules.
Fundamentals Class - $25.00
Walk D Under 10 - $25.00
Walk D - $ 25.00
Walk C - $ 25.00
Walk B - $ 25.00
Trot D - $ 25.00
Trot C - $ 25.00
Trot B - $ 25.00
Canter D - $ 50.00
Canter C - $ 50.00
Canter B - $ 50.00
Green Horse Walk, Trot or Canter Class (3 minutes of your choice of performance) - $ 25.00
Walk B Pairs -$ 55.00 pair
Trot B Pairs - $ 55.00 pair
Canter B Pairs - $ 55.00 pair
Walk (B) Team of 6 (with an optional alternate) - $ 100.00 per team
Trot (B) Team of 6 (with an optional alternate) - $ 100.00 per team
B Canter Team of 6 (with an optional alternate) - $ 100.00 per team
Additional Mounted Classes offered (non-recognized):
Walk (D or C) Adult Challenge - $ 25.00
Trot (D or C) Adult Challenge - $ 25.00
Beginner Canter Individual (D comps in canter, freestyle in walk) - $ 50.00
Canter A Clinic Class - $ 50.00
Canter AA Clinic Class - $ 50.00
Beginner D Canter Pairs (D comps in canter, freestyle in walk) - $ 55.00 pair
Beginner C Canter Pairs (C comps in canter, freestyle in walk) - $ 55.00 pair
Canter A Pairs Clinic Class - $ 55.00 pair
Canter AA Pairs Clinic Class - $ 55.00 pair
Beginner D Canter Team (D comps in canter, freestyle in walk) - $ 100.00 per team
Beginner C Canter Team (C comps in canter, freestyle in walk) - $ 100.00 per team
A Canter Team Clinic Class of 6 (with an optional alternate) - $ 100.00 per team
AA Canter Team Clinic Class of 6 (with an optional alternate) - $ 100.00 per team
Barrel Classes Offered:
Individual FUNdamentals, Level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Barrel Freestyle - $15.00
Pairs Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Barrel Freestyle - $30.00 pair
Team Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Barrel Freestyle (4 or 6 vaulters) - $60.00 per team
Vaulter Development Program Tests can be accommodated at the show. The fees are as follows:
Level 1-5 Test Fees: $20.00 + GST
Level 6-8 Test Fees: $40.00 + GST
Vaulter Development Test must be arranged ahead of time by completing the appropriate entry. For medal tests that require a written and/or oral examination, an examiner will be appointed by the show organizers.
For a full description of the requirements – please review the National Vaulter Development Examinations information available on the VaultCanada website. www.vaultcanada.org
Camping:
On-site camping is available for $25.00/night. There are hookup sites available and everyone is responsible for any clean up and garbage disposal.
Hotels:
Canalta Hotels
1-6707 Hwy 53, Ponoka, AB
403-704-1177
Stampeder Inn
4215 63st, Ponoka , AB
403-783-5535