In the Canadian Pony Club, the competition portion of our Rallies consists of a 3 phase event (dressage, cross-country, and show jumping) and the competitors are also scored on their stable management which involves many aspects of the care of their horses.
Dressage
The dressage phase (held first) comprises an exact sequence of movements ridden in an enclosed arena (20 x 40 meters or 20 x 60 meters). The test is judged by one or more judges who are looking for balance, rhythm and suppleness and most importantly, obedience of the horse and its harmony with the rider. Each movement in the test is scored on a scale from 0 to 10, with a score of “10” being the highest possible mark. The dressage mark (score) is then converted into penalty points.
Cross Country
The next phase (i.e. Phase D only see below regarding Long vs. Short format), cross-country, requires both horse and rider to be very fit and brave plus trusting of each other. This phase consists of approximately 10-24 fences (lower levels), 18-40 at the higher levels, placed on a long outdoor circuit averaging 1400m – 2500m (lower levels), 2200m – 5000m (higher levels)in length. These fences consist of very solidly built natural objects (telephone poles, stone walls, etc.) as well as various obstacles such as ponds and streams, ditches, drops and banks, and combinations involving several jumping efforts – based on objects that would commonly occur in the countryside. This phase is timed, with the rider required to cross the finish line within a certain time frame (optimum time).
Show Jumping
The last phase, show jumping, tests the technical jumping. In this phase, 9-15 fences are set up in a ring with the competitor being timed. The course set over a distance of 350m – 500m, depending on the level. Typically these fences are brightly colored and consist of elements that can be knocked down, unlike cross-country obstacles. Penalties are given out for disobediences, falls, knockdowns and for going over the optimum time. The combined penalties of all three phases are then tabulated.
Come join us at this special annual event! BCLM Rally combines stable management and horsemanship with riding disciplines (dressage, cross country, show jumping) competition and camping in a fun-filled team based 4-day format.
July 10 – 14, 2024 at Maple Ridge Equi-sports Centre
TEAM THEME for 2024 is the OLYMPICS! Bring on your creativity to dress up yourselves and your stable area!
RIDER QUALIFICATION Form is available now and needs to be completed by coaches/instructors by July 1, 2024. Please share this online form with your coach(es).
ENTRY FORMS will be available here in May and will close on June 10, 2024.
RESOURCES withlots of great info to answer your questions:
- BCLM Rally Info Session (2024)
- BCLM RALLY FAQs (2024)
- BCLM Regional Rally Policies & Procedures
- BCLM Rally Trot-up & Cool Out Procedures
- Rally Equipment & Stable Management Setup
- CPC National Rally Rules
- CPC National Stable Management & Groom Handbook
- Canadian Pony Club website for Rally.
UPCOMING DATES:
- TBD May/June – Captains Clinic (Virtual/Zoom) – info will be emailed directly to Captains
- TBD – Rally Prep Clinic (TBD) – info will be shared through your Branch Rally Rep
- June 10 – Entry Close Date
- July 1 – Rider Qualification Close Date
Contact your branch Rally Rep for more information to help answer any questions you may have or contact bclmrally@gmail.com.