Post by misty on Sept 23, 2010 6:40:43 GMT -2
If you are available to help, please contact Lee (see below)
We would also love to see some of you attend as spectators - Sunday from 10am at SDRC.
Good morning everyone
Could you pass this message on to anyone who could help as a marshal.
We are holding our :
Western Province Driving Championships
on the 26th September 2010 at
Stellenbosch District Riding Club
10:00am
I am appealing to all if you could join us for this special day. We are a small discipline but do enjoy our carriages and ponies so much.
Combined Driving Trials are based on a three-phase event. The competition consists of the following tests:
* Dressage
* Marathon
* Obstacles
The Marathon is a cross country course of approximately 20 kilometers incorporating 8 natural or man made hazards that are driven in sequence. Within the hazard there are 6 labeled “gates” that have to be driven in alphabetical order. The driver is given time allowance, and there after penalties are given. The Marathon is exciting to watch, as it is the ultimate tests of fitness and stamina of both horse and driver.
We desperately need help with marshals for these hazards. Very similar to jump judging but we only have 7 competitors so you wont be out in the bush for hours on end. Lol
The Obstacle phase is our equivalent of show jumping and driven last on the day. It is a test of both fitness and obedience after the marathon.
The scores of all three phases are added together to determine the winner.
Carriage driving became a recognized equestrian sport in South Africa in the early 1970’s. A team has represented South Africa at two world events in Gladstone, America and Poznan, Poland, with four drivers having been awarded the National Colours.
We are working towards achieving an opportunity to send our team to compete in Natal in November.
With your help this can be achieved.
Many thanks and look forward to having you all there to help.
Lee
WP Driving Secretary
0741729229
We would also love to see some of you attend as spectators - Sunday from 10am at SDRC.
Good morning everyone
Could you pass this message on to anyone who could help as a marshal.
We are holding our :
Western Province Driving Championships
on the 26th September 2010 at
Stellenbosch District Riding Club
10:00am
I am appealing to all if you could join us for this special day. We are a small discipline but do enjoy our carriages and ponies so much.
Combined Driving Trials are based on a three-phase event. The competition consists of the following tests:
* Dressage
* Marathon
* Obstacles
The Marathon is a cross country course of approximately 20 kilometers incorporating 8 natural or man made hazards that are driven in sequence. Within the hazard there are 6 labeled “gates” that have to be driven in alphabetical order. The driver is given time allowance, and there after penalties are given. The Marathon is exciting to watch, as it is the ultimate tests of fitness and stamina of both horse and driver.
We desperately need help with marshals for these hazards. Very similar to jump judging but we only have 7 competitors so you wont be out in the bush for hours on end. Lol
The Obstacle phase is our equivalent of show jumping and driven last on the day. It is a test of both fitness and obedience after the marathon.
The scores of all three phases are added together to determine the winner.
Carriage driving became a recognized equestrian sport in South Africa in the early 1970’s. A team has represented South Africa at two world events in Gladstone, America and Poznan, Poland, with four drivers having been awarded the National Colours.
We are working towards achieving an opportunity to send our team to compete in Natal in November.
With your help this can be achieved.
Many thanks and look forward to having you all there to help.
Lee
WP Driving Secretary
0741729229
