Minimus teams 2018
camping and stabling information for minimus
Information from Kildare Hunt Branch regarding the camping and stabling at the Holmestead Saddlery Minimus Championships this weekend. Please note: Any member who wishes to camp at the Minimus Championships this weekend must register through the Kildare Hunt Branch Its Plain Sailing Page and pay in advance for the camping (before arrival). No money will be collected on the day. Please contact Kildare Hunt Branch if you have any questions or queries regarding the Camping or Stabling.
Important notes for parents of children planning to compete at Minimus
This is an U12 competition (under 12 on 1st January 2018). However, kids over-age can also compete H/C (out of competition) at minimus to have fun and or prepare them for moving on to tetrathlon.
Children need to train for the minimus championships starting in the Spring and the DC’s must sign off children as capable of getting around an 80cm technical cross country course before they can be considered for team selection. Children should try and do as many hunter trials and fun minimus competitions also as this will help them prepare for the team selection trials and the championships themselves.
Team Trials
Riding – Trials for cross country will be 17 May, 2018, Lisgarvan. Competition is run based on strict IPC minimus competition rules. In particular – parents CANNOT assist children on course.
Running – Trial is provisionally planned for Friday 11th and 25th May
Swimming – Trial is provisionally planned for Friday 11th and 25th May
If participants do both running and swim trials, their highest combined swim and run score (either the 5th or 26th) will be used towards team selection.
Injured pony – The IPC allow a participant entered for the National Minimus Championship to change ponies on production of a vet certificate. If a CHPC member’s pony gets injured after the team trials, they can seek to find another suitable pony but they will move down to the final team and as a consequence all team members move up.
This is an U12 competition (under 12 on 1st January 2018). However, kids over-age can also compete H/C (out of competition) at minimus to have fun and or prepare them for moving on to tetrathlon.
Children need to train for the minimus championships starting in the Spring and the DC’s must sign off children as capable of getting around an 80cm technical cross country course before they can be considered for team selection. Children should try and do as many hunter trials and fun minimus competitions also as this will help them prepare for the team selection trials and the championships themselves.
Team Trials
Riding – Trials for cross country will be 17 May, 2018, Lisgarvan. Competition is run based on strict IPC minimus competition rules. In particular – parents CANNOT assist children on course.
Running – Trial is provisionally planned for Friday 11th and 25th May
Swimming – Trial is provisionally planned for Friday 11th and 25th May
If participants do both running and swim trials, their highest combined swim and run score (either the 5th or 26th) will be used towards team selection.
Injured pony – The IPC allow a participant entered for the National Minimus Championship to change ponies on production of a vet certificate. If a CHPC member’s pony gets injured after the team trials, they can seek to find another suitable pony but they will move down to the final team and as a consequence all team members move up.
Minimus List
Riding Gear
- Correct Skull cap http://www.irishponyclub.ie/files/Approved-Hat-Standards.pdf
- Stock and (pin – may not be needed)
- Cross Country Jersey in Carlow Colours
- White or cream jods
- Boots or chaps
- Riding Socks
- Wet gear and wellies
- Medical Arm Band
- Number Bib
- Pony Club membership card
- Back protector
- Pony passport
- Saddle
- Bridle (cropper if required)
- Numnah (plain white)
- Studs if required
- Head-collar and lead rope
- Insulation tape
- Boots for pony if required
- Rug/sweat rug
- Fly Spray
- Tack box
- If stabling
- Water bucket
- Feed bucket
- Feed and Hay
- Hat
- Goggles and spare set
- Togs
- Towels
- Flip Flops
- Water Bottle
- T-Shirt
- Shorts
- Runners/Spikes
- Socks
- Tracksuit
- Hoddie
- Sun-cream/Baseball Caps
- Insect repellent
- Camera
- Carlow Flags for tent