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Rules and Information

The Organisers of this Show have taken reasonable precautions to ensure the Health and Safety of everyone present.

For these measurers to be workable, everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring and must obey the instructions of the Organisers, Officials and Stewards. Every competitor will be required to pay £1 per show towards the cost of First Aid.
 

1. The Committee have the right to decide on matters arising, not covered below. Entry fees will only be refunded at the discretion of the Committee.
2. The judges' decision is FINAL objections to be submitted to the Secretary in writing before close of show.
3. RIDING HATS and riding footwear must be worn at all times when mounted. All hats must meet PAS015, EN1384, (USA) 1163. Earrings and Body Studs MUST NOT BE WORN.
4. All riders are expected to be properly attired in all rings, (relaxed for Handy Pony and Gymkhana).
5 . No horse or pony under 4 years of age allowed to enter any riding event
6. Entries to lead rein classes are restricted to lead rein classes only on the day of that show, with the exception of First Ridden Class.
7. Non-competitive entries allowed at judges' discretion.
8. Unless otherwise decided by the Committee, all horse/pony jumping classes will adhere to B.S.J.A. rules, and Showing Classes will adhere to B.S.P.S. rules. In ALL classes held to B.S.P.S. Rules WHIPS are not to exceed 30", hunting crops are permissible. The wearing of SPURS in ALL JUNIOR classes held to B.S.P.S. Rules is forbidden.
9. It is the Competitor's responsibility to enter the ring when asked to do so, failure to do so may lead to elimination from the Class unless the Ring Steward has been informed of the circumstances. Competitors should note that Classes do overlap, it is their responsibility to be available when required, also NO abuse to Judge or Steward will be tollerated. The offenders will be asked to leave the showground.
10. Riders must not GALLOP or CANTER amongst the horse boxes and spectators in interest of safety. Offenders will be asked to leave the ground and no entry money will be refunded.
11. The Show Organisers for this event hold liability insurance for any claim that may be made against the event organisers. However all entrants must ensure that they have personal liability insurance covering themselves and their ponies/horses against any liability they may incur.
12. All dogs must be kept on a lead and under control at all times.
13. Horses or Ponies must not be left unattended and tethered to horseboxes or trailers.
14. Any horse or pony known to kick or misbehave must (a) wear a red tail ribbon and (b) be kept away from other animals and spectators where practicable.
15. STALLIONS AND COLTS. The Owner or Authorised Agent or Rider must take adequate precautions to ensure people and horses are not put at risk of injury and must be bitted at all times for safety reasons.
16. Practice Fence must be jumped with red topped wing on right only.
17. DO NOT under any circumstances clean out Horseboxes and Trailers on the Showground. Any person found to be doing so will be charged £30 on the spot.
18. A fall of pony/horse or rider in any class will result in disqualification and they MUST leave the ring dismounted, failing to adhere to this rule could result in serious consequences.
19. The committee reserves the right to order off the field anyone who in their opinion is found mistreating an animal.