CENTRAL OTAGO PONY CLUB REGION

ONE DAY EVENT

 CROMWELL RACECOURSE

SATURDAY May 9 2026

DATE (start times may change due to entries)

Saturday: 8am, Dressage, 9.45am Showjumping. 10.45am XC Fence Judges Briefing. 11.30am Cross Country.

Prizegiving, unmounted, 45 minutes after class results are out. Placings 1-4. Ribbons available at office.

COMMUNICATION: All notices and information will be via Facebook group: Central Otago Pony Club Region. Please join this group to keep updated.

FEES

Admin Fee includes Medical & Ground Fee $25 per combination (non-refundable)

Horse accommodation and camping:

Standard Yard $12 per horse per night

Camping non-powered $12 per night per truck/float

Camping powered $22 per night per truck/float/caravan

ENTRIES CLOSE

Sunday May 3, enter using nominate.com.au

ONE ENTRY PER RIDER, please do separate entry per RIDER (not per mount).

CLASSES

Class 1: ESNZ CCN2* - S - Full ESNZ Membership & Horse Registration. Entry Fee $95, includes ESNZ levy. PM $130, $105, $90 plus ribbons. Dressage FEI CCI2* Test A 2026 Long

Class 2: ESNZ CCN105 - Full ESNZ Membership & Horse Registration. Entry Fee $80, includes ESNZ levy. PM $105, $90, $65 plus ribbons. Dressage FEI CCI1* Test A 2026 Long

Class 3: NZPC110 - Entry Fee $70. Dressage FEI CCI2* Test A 2026 Long

Class 4: NZPC105 - Entry Fee $70. Dressage FEI CCI1* Test A 2026 Long

Class 5: NZPC95 - Entry Fee $70. Dressage ESNZ A5 2018 Long

Class 6: NZPC80 - Entry Fee $70. Dressage ESNZ L4 2009 Short

Class 7: NZPC65 - Entry Fee $70. Dressage ESNZ L4 2009 Short

Class 8: First Start 17 years and Under  - Entry fee $45. Dressage NZPC BG-4 2018 Short

Class 9: First Start 18 years and Over  - Entry fee $45. Dressage NZPC BG-4 2018 Short

Class 10: Dressage & Showjumping 95cm - Entry Fee $45. Dressage ESNZ A5 2018 Long.

Class 11: Dressage & Showjumping 80cm - Entry Fee $45. Dressage ESNZ L4 2009 Short

Class 12: Dressage & Showjumping 65cm  - Entry Fee $45. Dressage ESNZ L4 2009 Short                       

The NZPCA First Start regulations state the following:

PREAMBLE: These Regulations were introduced in October 2015 and were developed to meet the growing needs of our young and inexperienced pony club members. They provide opportunities for new and inexperienced riders to practice the necessary riding skills in a safe competition environment. They are not designed for experienced riders to educate young or inexperienced horses/ponies.   Riders that have competed at 65cms and higher will not be accepted in First Start. Riders in classes 8 or 9, cannot enter classes 1-7 & 10-12.

Classes 1-7 & 10-12 are open to all riders, all ages. Except those entered in either Class 8 or 9.

Class 8 First Start maximum age 17 as at Friday May 8 2026. Can only enter Class 8.  No lead rein allowed.

Class 9 First Start 18 years and over (Adults). Can only enter Class 9. No lead rein allowed.

 NON-Pony Club Members - Please complete a Casual Membership Form  (Download Blank Casual Membership form here), complete, scan and email to copcentries@gmail.com.

HELPERS: EVERY RIDER MUST HELP OR HAVE A HELPER AS CONDITION OF ENTRY: HERE IS THE LINK TO THE HELPERS SPREADSHEET:     HELPERS SPREADSHEET

RULES

• Event held under NZPCA General Regulations & ESNZ Rules for Eventing Version 8, August 1 2025
• Article 611: Reservation of Right. OC may subsititute prizes or amend programme.
• NO dogs. You will be asked to leave
• All Competitors MUST nominate a named helper or entry won't be accepted
• A helpers spreadsheet will be posted on COPCR Facebook page
• Yellow tagged helmets, regulation body protectors and back number holders required, you will need to print your back number once it's emailed to you.
• Competitors compete at their own risk. All persons and vehicles enter the property at their own risk. As per ESNZ Eventing Art 651, all horses while on the competition grounds must have either a personal ID tag or their competition number on at all times.      
• Draw will be posted on nominate and emailed to riders where possible
•  NZPCA classes: 75% of Entry Fees will be refunded with a Vet Certificate for the horse entered or Medical Certificate for the rider entered if advised prior to 5pm Friday May 8 2026 via email to copcentries@gmail.com and certificate received within 5 days after the Event. Admin and Nominate Fees non-refundable. ESNZ Classes 1 & 2: Article 646: Withdrawals and Substitutions (530)
• Covid procedures dependent on the Level.

• Article 610 – DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY.  Neither the Organiser of any event to which these rules apply nor the NF nor any agent, employee or representative of these bodies accepts any liability for any accident, loss, damage, injury or illness to Horses, owners, Athletes, spectators, land, vehicles, their contents and accessories or any other personal property whatsoever whether caused by their negligence, breach of contract, or in any other way whatsoever.

• Professional Services: Equine Therapists and Treatment.

  1. Any equine therapists or practitioners who are not veterinarian and intend to provide therapeutic treatment to equines in any capacity at this event in a private or commercial basis must notify the Organising Committee of any treatment prior to the event.

  2. All practitioners must also comply with the Conditions applicable to this event set out in the Schedule of classes.

  3. Riders who own their equipment (eg Equissage, Cyclossage or similar) are only permitted to treat their own horses with these systems at the event.

  4. Any practitioner receiving financial or other gain from providing therapies at the event will be required to pay a trade exhibitor fee at the discretion of the Organising Committee.

  5. Other Professionals including Freelance Grooms - Any other professional intending on providing services at this event must obtain prior agreement from the Organising Committee – this excludes professional Coaches assisting in the warmup of competitors and grooms that are in part of or full time employment of a competitor.

Enquiries to Event Secretary: Janice Jones, copcentries@gmail.com, 021370937

Technical Delegate Jacquie Hazlett and Geoff Hewson

Cross Country Designer Lindsay Carruthers and Geoff Hewson

Cross Country Judge Stuart Bishell

Stewards TBC

ESNZ Rider Representative is Diane Gilder 021827414

Riders Reps: TBC

FARRIER: TBC

VET:  Central Lakes Equine. Becci Bishop. 027 778 3694