Bicton One Day Event

THOSE DETAILS  2006

Running on Friday 28th to Sunday 30th April, with some day-before dressage on Thursday 27th.     The site is open to competitors and associates 24/7 from Wednesday 26 April.

Spectator entrance fee:  £8 per car (includes all occupants).
Open to members of the public from 8 am each day of the competition.

Prize Money:  Middle/upper limit
Pre Novice:   Prizes in kind
Combined Training:   Prizes in kind
Rosettes to 10th place
Other prizes will be announced in the programme.

Qualifiers and Special Classes:
Au25:  This class will incorporate a Hartpury College Young Rider Trial and be part of an Advanced section.
OIu21:  This class will incorporate a Junior Trial.
Combined Training (CT):  This class is open to all Grade I and Grade II horses registered with British Eventing, and to all Medium and Advanced Dressage horses registered with British Dressage.

Starting Fee:  On collection of your number (PLEASE remember the VACCINATION Certificate, which must be presented):
£20 for Advanced
£15 for Intermediate and Open Intermediate
£10 for other classes
(includes free programme for owner).

Stabling:
Permanent and temporary on site at £20 per night.  (116 permanent plus c.150 temporary stables)

Stabling will be allocated on arrival, by the Stable Manager.   If a stable is already occupied, access will not be available until 5 pm.
Stables occupied for a single night MUST be vacated by 4 pm the following day.
Day Stabling is available at £10 per stable per day.
And of course all stables need to be mucked out before you leave!

Bedding is NOT included in your stabling charge.

Shavings ONLY (at £6/bale) will be on sale at the arena at all times.    If you think your horse may have problems (especially during the night!)  please warn the Stable Manager.   (now Robin Sleep on 01202  875 892).

Horse Walks will be used to route horses from the Horsebox Park to the Dressage and Show Jump arenas.

You may find it helpful to bring a bicycle!    (But not a motorcycle or ATV, please).

Withdrawals:

By 1800h on Monday 24 April for all classes  01395 239 088  fax: 01395 239 071 for a hope of refund (see below).
No withdrawals accepted by e-mail after this time.
PLEASE withdraw as soon as you know you are unable to compete
All withdrawals to be followed by written confirmation, please.

Key Dates:

Entries open on 17 March 2006
Ballot date is 31 March 2006.      (Ballot period:  April)
Closing Date for Entries is 15 April 2006
Close of Withdrawals is 1800 hours on Monday 24 April

Refund Policy:

For withdrawals made:
On or before Ballot Date, 100% refund will be given.
After Ballot Date and up to and including Closing Date, 50% refund will be given for all withdrawals.
After Closing Date, refunds will only be given for withdrawals replaced from a Wait List.

Starting Times:

Available on 01404 871 296 or on this web site.
From 1800 to 2100 on Tuesday 25 April for Thursday Dressage
From 1800 to 2100 on Thursday 27 April for the rest.

Car Passes:

If a rider or owner or groom does NOT have a pass (event or Member's) and brings a car, they will be charged the full entrance fee.
No passes to be left at the gate, please.

Catering:  The usual full, high quality public catering service and licensed bar will be provided in a permanent building on site, the Raleigh Barn:   hot and cold meals, snacks and drinks.
Food from 0730 to 2200   Bar from 1100 to 2300.
In addition there will be an evening Carvery on Friday and Saturday from 1930 - bookable on 01395 567744.    www.krtbarservices.co.uk
Groceries will also be on sale in the Raleigh Barn during opening hours.

Caravan & Camping:  Caravans may be parked on site.  Permanent showers and toilets are available on site.    All-terrain vehicles / motorcycles will NOT be permitted with the exception of those used by authorised officials.

Abandonment:   In such a case we will make every effort to ring you.    If in doubt please ring 01395 567 095 (Event Secretary at Bicton Arena) or 01404 871 296 or 01395 239 088 or 01404 812 345.

Established: 1977

Show Jumping Course Designer:
Adrian House

Cross Country Course Designer:
Mike Etherington-Smith

Course Builders: 
David Evans & Richard Taylor