1. The competition is run under British Dressage rules
2. A PONY is defined as 15hh and below, a HORSE is defined as exceeding 15hh.
3. STALLIONS must be handled and ridden by persons 18 years and above, and identified with a white ribbon in the tail.
4. ROSETTES to 6th place in each section.
5. ENTRIES will close prior to the closing date if full. PRIORITY entry will be provided to club members where possible.
6. HORSES & PONIES must be 4 years and above to enter, and only those entered to be brought onto the showground.
7. HEALTH & SAFETY The Organisers of this event have taken reasonable precautions to ensure the Health & Safety of everyone present. For these measures to be effective everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring and obey the instructions of the Organiser and all Officials and Stewards.
8. LIABILITY The Owners/Organisers will not accept any responsibility for any accident injury illness or loss of property howsoever caused.
9. HARD HATS to BSI standard PAS 015 –En 1384 or ASTM F1163 must be worn at all times whilst mounted with harness in place.
10. CORRECT FOOTWEAR must be worn when mounted.
11. DOGS must be kept on leads at all times
12. CHILDREN & PUSHCHAIRS must be kept away from practice areas and collecting rings.
13. VACCINATION CERTIFICATES It is expected that all equines brought onto the showground have current vaccination certificates for equine influenza.
14. REFUNDS for entry fees only refunded on production of a valid vet or doctor’s certificate.
15. OBJECTIONS must be made in writing within 15 minutes of the end of the class with a £10.00 deposit, which will be forfeit if the objection is over-ruled.
16. RESERVATION The organisers reserve the right to cancel any class if deemed necessary and to refuse an entry without having to state the reason.
17. LITTER must be taken home, and horse-boxes must not be mucked out on the premises.
18. FOUL Language and abusive behaviour will not be tolerated.
19. The Judge’s decision is FINAL.