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October 24, 2015: Octoberfest

Start Time:	9:00am
Location:	Bit Crazy Stable, 43520 Yale Rd. Chilliwack
Introduction:	This is an Equine Canada bronze vaulting competition

All vaulters and lungers must sign the LIABILITY RELEASE FORM at this link. Please be sure to respond to the confirmation email that will be sent to you when your complete the online form.

Tentative schedule  - all times are subject to change

Volunteer sign up 

This competition is also a Horse Council BC 2016 BC Heritage Games and 2016 BC Summer Games Qualifier

In keeping with the season, we encourage costumes in all barrel classes. Anything safe is welcome. Some costumes may also be worn for horse classes as long as they conform to the Vaulting Rules ... Attire must be formfitting and all articles of clothing, or parts thereof, must remain attached to the vaulter’s body at all times. Decorative accessories (not limited to but including belts, masks, jewellery) and props (not limited to but including hats, capes, canes, gadgets) are strictly forbidden in the arena.

Ribbons will be awarded to all competitors

Show organizer: Taylor Eamor, 46395 Chilliwack Central Rd Chilliwack V2P 1J7 604-792-8026
Secretary: Barbara Schmidt, 8738 Butchart St Chilliwack V2P 5S3 604-793-2639
​​[email protected]

Judge Colin Schmidt (all Equine Canada mounted classes)
Veterinarian: Competition veterinarian on call Dr. Kirsten Schwichtenberg 604-997-6761

Entries Open: September 21, 2015.

Entry Deadline: October 5, 2015 Small changes deadline Oct 19, 2015
All entries and payment of fees will be through the VaultCanada online entry system at www.vaultcanada.org

This competition is a sanctioned Equine Canada Bronze Competition Competition #​​​150708
recognized in whole by the following and is governed by the rules of Equine Canada 308 Legget Drive, Suite 100, Ottawa, Ontatio K2K 1Y6. 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.”

Statement of Principles per article A801
Equine Canada (EC), the national equestrian federation of Canada, supports adherence to humane treatment of horses in all competitions under its jurisdiction.
The EC is committed to:
• Upholding the welfare of 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 exhibitors 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, sanitation and safety as a matter of standard operating procedure;
• Continuing to support scientific studies on equine health and welfare;
• Increasing education and training and horsemanship practices;
• Requiring owners, trainers and exhibitors 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 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.

Official Rules
All mounted classes will follow the Equine Canada Rules for Vaulting. Every class offered herein is covered by the rules and specifications of the current rules of Equine Canada (EC) and will be held and judged in accordance with the EC Rules Book. Exhibitors are responsible for knowledge of the rules under which they are competing.

All individual classes will complete one round with separate goes for compulsories and freestyle  All Squads and Pairs classes will complete one round with separate goes for compulsories and freestyle.

Barrel freestyle classes will be 1 minute for individual, 90 seconds for doubles, and 3 minutes for team. A selection of barrels will be used. A mini trampoline may be used. Barrel classes will be conducted according to the Equestrian Vaulting Association of BC Recommendations for Barrel Classes at Vaulting Events.

Please ensure that each vaulter is eligible for the selected class(es) by referring to the eligibility rules set forth in the Vaulting Rules. If you are unsure about the eligibility of a vaulter for a given class please contact the event organizers.

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 the 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.

Rule updates for your information:
1) As of 2014, Rule L210 states that “A steward and/or a judge is authorized to check the equipment of any horse at any time."
2) Lungers as per the 2014 Rule L207 must be Adults under the Glossary in the EC General Rules: "Individuals are adults from the beginning of the calendar year in which they reach the age of nineteen."

Cross Entering - We are able to offer cross entering between Walk, Trot and Canter classes at this show.

Horses: Any horse entered in any class at a competition may be selected for equine medication control testing while at the event location. Drug testing fees, as set by Equine Canada, are $3.50 per horse

Classes and Fees

Equine Canada Medication Control fee: $3.50 per horse

Registration fee: vaulters only $15.00

1.  Individual Classes: $25 Each. FUNdamentals, Division D, C and B Walk, Trot and Canter.  Beginner canter (unrecognized class - D canter compulsories, walk freestyle) One round of compulsories and freestyle

2.  Team Classes: $10 per vaulter. Division B Walk, Trot and Canter.  Beginner Walk (unrecognized class). Beginner  Canter (unrecognized class - canter compulsories and a walk freestyle). One round compulsories and freestyle 

3. Pairs Classes: $15 per vaulter. Division B Walk, Trot and Canter.  Beginner Walk (unrecognized class)  One round of compulsories and freestyle. 

4. Unrecognized Clinic Class: Vaulters not eligible for the above classes are invited to perform for the judge and receive comments to assist them in future training.  Division A and AA Individual, Pairs and Teams. $25 for individuals, $10 per vaulter for teams, $15 per vaulter for pairs. Two goes (for individuals, vaulters choice of compulsories, freestyle and/or Technical test) 

5. Green Horse: A training class with comments and suggestions from the judge.  Two goes $20.00

And just for fun … Barrel Classes according to the Equestrian Vaulting Association guidelines for barrel competition in BC

All barrel classes $15 per vaulter per class. Remember - All barrel classes are costume classes so have fun!
1. FUNdamentals, Individual beginner, intermediate and advanced freestyle

2. Beginner, intermediate and advanced pairs freestyle

3. Beginner, intermediate and advanced team freestyle

4. Family freestyle (3 or more, at least one adult)

Important Information about this competition
Online Registration and entry form will be available at vaultcanada.org No paper entries will be accepted, all entries must be submitted online here. One payment per club MUST be received by the entry deadline by cheque payable to the Freedom Acrobatics, 8738 Butchart St. Chilliwack, BC V2P5S3 or by etransfer to [email protected]. 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 October 5, 2015

Liability Waiver forms (and a Person Responsible form for each club) must be completed online on this website. If a correctly filled out and signed waiver has not been received the vaulter will be scratched. Liability waivers and Person Responsible forms will be available on this site after entries open and must be completed by October 20, 2015.

Memberships & Licenses
Canadian vaulters, lungers and horse owners must be members of their provincial vaulting association and must have an Equine Canada bronze sport license or higher and third party liability insurance provided through membership in their provincial sports organization.

• Canadian vaulters entered only in Barrel classes, and vaulters, lungers and horse owners entered only in FUNdamentals and/or Division Walk Under 10 Years do not need a sport license but must be members of 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.

Pricing
All entry fees are in CDN $. Withdrawals or no-shows will be held liable to reimburse the organizer for the actual financial loss incurred as a result of the late withdrawal or no-show.

Music
Music must be submitted according to the EVA Standards for Submitted Music available elsewhere on this website. Although vocal music is permitted in all classes, this competition is a family-oriented event. All vaulters and coaches should ensure that music selections are appropriate for an all-ages audience. The music upload on this website will be available once entries close.

Horses & Stabling
Day stalls will be available at a cost of $30 per day. You may reserve a stall when making your entries online. Equine Canada drug testing fee is $3.50 per horse.

Note: Horse owners or the person responsible must provide proof of an equine influenza vaccination within 12 months (and at least 7 days prior) to this competition. Proof of vaccination may be submitted at the coach check-in to emailed in advance to the Secretary at [email protected]