Thursday 12 September 2013

 

An exciting new re-designed competition has very kindly been scheduled by the organisers of the 2013 Arena UK Festival of Showjumping for Sunday September 29th 2013; for members who have attained the ‘3, 4 or 5 Star Award’ of the NAF Horse Five Star Performance Awards Programme.   Allowing competitors to compete with any grade of registered horse with a maximum height of 1m for 3 & 4 star achievers and 1.10m for 5 star achievers, for the first prize of £250. The competition will be marked on Style of the rider to influence the performance of the horse.

 

The rider’s effectiveness, position, balance, feel, timing, rhythm & impulsion to empower the horse to jump at the best of its ability.  The overall presentation of the horse rider combination in addition to their evident mutual understanding and empathy will also be a key consideration.

 

With the Five Star Performance Awards going from strength to strength and the importance that a strategic approach to training can play in their competitive performance British Show Jumping hope that this exciting new re-designed class will be warmly received.   Justine Naylor, National Director of Sport commented “This Class will serve to acknowledge the importance of correct basics developed through a comprehensive training programme. With the NAF 5* Award Programme focusing on fundamentals, partnerships progress to perform more advanced movements, which subsequently has a direct impact on improving performance in the ring. Furthermore, this class provides recognition for the achievements of the riders who have achieved the NAF awards demonstrating an array of competencies and underpinning knowledge.’’

 

Di Lampard, British Showjumping Coach, echoed this comment by saying “Whether we are looking at the sport as a whole or looking at our own individual performance, the key to progression is to ensure the basics are right and that we continue building on them.  The NAF Five Star Performance Awards reiterate this throughout the programme and for those members that have attained the Midway mark and above of the star Awards we see this class as a great opportunity for them to put their hard work into practice at a National Championship Show.

 

Rules:

Riders:              Pony Associate, Associate and Members who have attained 3, 4 or 5

                          Star Award of the [NAF HORSE] Five Star Performance Awards

Horse:              Any Grade registered with British Showjumping

Course:             There will be a flatwork section with the inclusion of lateral

                           movements prior to 1 round of up to 8 fences to include gymnastic

                           work, not against the clock

Height:               1.00m for 3 & 4 Star Achievers, 1.10m for 5 Star Achievers, a trot grid

                           and a bounce fence to be included in the course.        

Prizes:              1st         £250

                          2nd        £150

                          3rd         £100

                          (will not be graded)

 Entry Fee:       £30               

 

 

For further details please contact Rebecca Turner on 02476 698 828 or email Rebecca.turner@britishshowjumping.co.uk

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