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Mount Ballan Horse Trials (affiliated with British Eventing) is now in its' eleventh year, and once again in 2012 it will be held at the David Broome Equestrian Centre, an international show jumping establishment near Chepstow.
The Mount Ballan committee rent the site for the horse trials every year and we try not to disrupt areas that are used for future events by David Brome and his family which are held here all the year round.
We will be holding a Hog Roast on Saturday evening for Mount Ballan Horse Trials volunteers. Riders welcome at £5 per ticket.
Please be aware that this event is organised entirely by volunteers, including the organiser.
The Dressage arenas at Mount Ballan have been moved into a large field near the lorry park. Since 2010 the dressage field has been much improved with ground work and reseeding. The Show Jumping will be held in the all weather arena.
Press Releases / Special Notices
Announcement 13th May 2012
The organising committee and David Broome are working hard to make the running of the event at David's home, Mount Ballan, possible next week. Eric Winter has redesigned the cross country course on to the best draining ground. The dressage arenas are on grassland away from the International show jumping areas.The horse trials showjumping is held in the large all weather arena.
Lorry parking may be snug and it is hoped that all competitors will comply with officials when directed to park.
We are aware that there will be a need for extra ground work after the trials and feel that it is only fair that we offer the Landowner some compensation. The normal start fee will be increased to £15, the extra £3.00 will go directly to David Broome.
Fingers crossed for improved weather and I look forward to seeing you at Mount Ballan
Special Notices
» In case of ABANDONMENT please phone 01291 622419
» SEVERN BRIDGE - Tolls for horse boxes with living accommodation have
been reduced and now only pay the car toll.
» ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES / MOTORCYCLES will not be permitted.
» DOGS must be kept on leads at all times.
» TRADESTAND enquiries to the organiser.
» DRESSAGE is held on grass arenas.
» SHOWJUMPING will be held in the Equestrian Centre's all weather surface arena.
» ENTRANCE POLICY - All vehicles enter the site free of charge.
» A lot of work and help are needed to run the event, most of it is voluntary.
The committee will be very grateful of help in setting up and clearing up
the event, come and join us.
 Provisional Event Timetable 2012
| Saturday |
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Sunday |
| AM |
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AM |
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| Novice classes starting |
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BE 90 classes starting |
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| Dressage |
08:30 |
Dressage |
08:15 |
| Show Jumping |
09:00 |
Show Jumping |
09:30 |
| Cross Country |
09:45 |
Cross Country |
10:15 |
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PM |
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| BE 100 classes starting |
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BE 100 classes starting |
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| Dressage |
13:00 |
Dressage |
10:00 |
| Show Jumping |
12:45 |
Show Jumping |
14:00 |
| Cross Country |
13:30 |
Cross Country |
14:45 |
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Hog Roast
£5.00 for competitors |
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Rider Information - Times & Results
» View Riders' Times 2012 (By Rider & By Number) - External Link
» View
Results 2012 results available from 6pm on 19 May 2012 - External Link
Event Schedule
Entries Open: 14 Apr 2012
Late Entry Surcharge Date: 09 May 2012
Ballot Date: 28 Apr 2012 @ 12 noon
Ballot Period: May
Entries, Classes & Fees
| Class | Days | Dressage
Test | Entry
Fee | Abandon
Premium | Total
Payable | Late Entry
Surcharge Fee | Starting
Fee | Enter | View |
| BE90 | Sun | BE 92 (2009) | £58.08 | £5.52 | £63.60 | £75.60 | £12.00 | Enter | View |
| BE90Open | Sun | BE 92 (2009) | £58.08 | £5.52 | £63.60 | £75.60 | £12.00 | Enter | View |
| BE100Open | Sat | BE 102 (2010) | £58.08 | £5.52 | £63.60 | £75.60 | £12.00 | Enter | |
| BE100 | Sat Sun | BE 102 (2010) | £58.08 | £5.52 | £63.60 | £75.60 | £12.00 | Enter | View |
| 5YO | Sun | BE 102 (2010) | £58.08 | £5.52 | £63.60 | £75.60 | £12.00 | Enter | View |
| N | Sat | N 111 (2010) | £70.92 | £6.74 | £77.66 | £89.66 | £12.00 | Enter | View |
| ON | Sat | N 111 (2010) | £70.92 | £6.74 | £77.66 | £89.66 | £12.00 | Enter | View |
Note: Some Dressage may take place the day before -
Please tick appropriate box on entry form if able to do so..
ENTRIES
Entry fees include VAT. VAT Reg No 975 6848 50.
INTERNET entries are preferred on http://www.britisheventing.com.
A booking fee of £1.00 will be charge per entry.
Please make cheques payable to MOUNT BALLAN HORSE TRIALS.
Send entries to the ENTRIES SECRETARY.
Separate cheques are required for each horse (with horse's name on back).
Include stabling fees with entry fee.
Please enclose separate 22cm x 11cm (DL size) SELF SEAL SAE for each horse.
WAITING LIST
In the event of a ballot please state on entry form if you do NOT wish to be wait listed.
WITHDRAWALS by 15 May 2012 06:00 PM by telephoning 01395 239088 or 07977 034986.
All withdrawals to be followed by written confirmation.
Only horse substitutions after this date, no other changes permitted.
REFUND POLICY - As per Rule 2.20.
STARTING TIMES are available between 17 May 2012 06:00 PM and 17 May 2012 08:00 PM
on 01395 239088 or 01291 630665.
Starting Times also available on website
www.beahorse.org & www.britisheventing.com.
Qualifiers / Special Classes
BE90 section for competitors under 18 years old in 2012.
Lycetts British Eventing Young Horse Championships Qualifier - 5 Year Olds.
All BE100 competitors who complete a double clear in the show jumping and cross country will have obtained one qualifying result towards entry for the BE100 Eventer Challenge competition held at Blenheim on September 9th see www.blenheim-horse.co.uk under Tri-Zone Eventer Challenge within the competitors information section for full details.
Prizes
BE90 - prizes in kind
BE100 - prizes in kind
Novice Prize Money: Lower limit
Rosettes to 10th place
Sponsors
» CALDICOT SADDLERY - Steve Taylor 01291 422249
» CHEPSTOW PHYSIOTHERAPY - www.chepstowphysiotherapy.gbr.cc
» CHEVIOT ASSET MANAGEMENT - www.cheviot.co.uk
» NATURA FEEDS - www.naturahorse.co.uk
» RIDE & STRIDE - www.rideandstride.co.uk 01291 627072
» SILVER LINING HORSE LAUNDRY - Vicky Tuffs 07704 374517
» SHOWGROUND PHOTOGRAPHY - www.showgroundphotography.com
Please visit their website to view and/or purchase images of MB Horse Trials.
Event / Course Information
Eventing Disciplines for Intro, Pre-Novice & Novice Classes
Dressage at Mount Ballan will be held on grass arenas, and the Show Jumping will be held in the all weather arena.
Consequently the dressage tests will be in a more peaceful environment for young horses and cause less congestion than in previous years.
The Cross Country course runs through the farm land surrounding the Equestrian Centre, and some of the parkland attached to Caldicot Castle, which is owned by Monmouthshire County Council.
Eric Winter is the course designer, Simon Grundy, Dave Thompson and their team present well built courses. Every effort will be made to present good ground conditions, the course will include a combination of fixed and portable fences and a water complex.
Changes to the courses are planned for this year with a new bank and fences on the novice course, some alterations to other courses. The ground is varied and undulating.
The ground where needed will be aerovated with an Earthquake machine. The same machine is also used for ground preparation in the grass show jumping arena for international shows held at the David Broome Events Centre.
Course Designers
SJ Course Designer - Mr Edward Williams
XC Course Designer - Mr Eric Winter
Stabling
Stabling is available on site at £22.00 per night. £25.00 after 6pm on 15 May 2012.
No refund for stabling cancelled after the 15 May 2012.
Please book stabling online with entry or by post with stable form.
After close of entries please contact Lucy Sweeting for stabling information.
Tel@ 01291 630665 & 07812 348666
Catering
Hot and cold food and licensed bar on site.
A hog roast will be held on Saturday night at the Pavilion overlooking the main arenas and will cost £5.00 for competitors.
Accommodation
Accommodation list is available from the Organiser - please send SAE.
Various local accommodation options are available via the links below:
» 4Hotels
» Bed & Breakfast
» Smooth Hound
Directions to Mount Ballan
The venue address is:
David Broome Event Centre, Mount Ballan Manor,
Crick, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP26 5XP
Grid reference ST494891.
From M4 East -
Off M4 at Junction 21 signed M48 Chepstow/Services - this will take you over the old Severn Bridge
Off M48 at Junction 2 (A466) Follow signs to Chepstow.
At next roundabout turn left onto A48 signpost Caldicot/Caerwent.
At next roundabout (approx 3 miles) turn left B4245.
Approx 2 miles turn right, Lorry park will be on your left hand side.
From M4 West - Follow Chepstow signs onto M48, leave at J2 follow directions as above.
For additional directions please click here
For Google map please click here
Contacts
For more information please contact the event organiser Diana Bown
Organiser - Mrs Diana Bown
Uplands, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 6BQ. Phone: 01291 622419.
Email: dianacbown@aol.com
Entries Secretary - Mrs Rosemary Cann
Randlehayes Farm, Aylesbeare, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2JN. Phone: 01395 239088. Fax:01395 239071. Email: rosemary@bicton.com
Useful Links
» Showground Photography
» British Eventing
» David Broome Equestrian Centre
» Caldicot Castle
» Monmouthshire County Council
» Chepstow Town Council
Show Photography
» To view and/or purchase images of Mount Ballan Horse Trials please go to:
Showground Photography - www.showgroundphotography.com
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