Entries Close: at 9am on the Monday prior to each event date.
There will be a course of approx. 6 show jumps followed by a variety of JAS style & portable cross-country fences, approximately 16 fences in total. This will include jumping into and out of the outdoor arena, with our water complex being used (ground conditions permitting). An undisclosed optimum time will be set for the cross-country phase. The rider will proceed immediately from the show jumps to the cross-country jumps (one continuous course). The winner will be the rider with the lowest score, closest to the optimum time over the whole course.
Dress Code: Cross country attire for both phases. Body protectors and a helmet WITHOUT a fixed peak must be worn by all riders. Riders are NOT permitted to wear a stopwatch.

Entries in advance only - online entries. You can enter using our Secure Online Entry System.
Payment is secure and it goes directly to Solihull Riding Club.
You will receive an email confirmation of your class entry and payment.

Entry Fees: SRC Members £20.00 Non-Members £30.00 Includes 1st Aid cover.
We will not be providing any number bibs due to Covid restrictions and please print your own numbers

PRIZES The series will run on a points system for each class to 10th place – 1st = 10 points and so on down to 10th = 1point.
Rosettes to 6th place in each class (dependant on entries)

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Refunds: No refunds or transfers will be made after the close of entries at 9am on the Monday prior to the event.

RULES
1. BHS Riding Club “Rules for Official Competitions” 2020 with Area 5 amendments.
2. You will be permitted to show jump in cross country attire.
3. The course will be open to be walked from 3.00pm to 5.00pm the day prior to the competition.
4. No entrant shall be entitled to the return of any entry fee after the closing date.

General Rules
HATS must be worn whenever mounted and conform to PAS015 (1998 or 2011). VG01.040 2014-12. with a BSI Kite mark or Inspec IC mark, ASTM F1163.2004a onwards with SEI mark SNELL E2001 or 2016 (No additional mark required)
ONLY Jockey skull hats without a peak (greater than 5mm smooth and rounded in nature) may be worn for cross country. Hat silks may be worn with flexible peak. It must also comply with the above safety standards for hats.
BODY PROTECTORS A body protector is obligatory for all arena eventing and cross-country events and are also strongly recommended for all show jumping events. A BETA Level 3 (purple label) which has a 2009 label or Blue 2018 label must be worn. Body protectors should be fitted and worn as per the manufacturer’s instructions. If a rider chooses to wear an airbag style body protector it must be worn over a permitted body protector and if activated, must be deflated or removed before continuing. Hybrid Air jackets and Helite Air Jackets are permitted. It is recommended that body protectors are replaced once they are more than 5 years old. Riders wearing Exo Body Cage protectors must inform the secretary at all events.
Stop watches are NOT permitted.
CORRECT dress & footwear with defined heels must be worn and long hair suitable tied back.
ALL horses and ponies must be four years old and over. Riders must be 8 years old and over.
ENTRIES accepted at rider’s risk. SRC reserve the right to refuse an entry at their discretion, cancel, amend or amalgamate any class for any reason whatsoever. The Judge’s decision is final.
INSURANCE Each competitor must carry their own liability insurance whether Riding Club, Pony Club, BHS, BS, BD, BE or independent cover.

HEALTH & SAFETY The organisers of this event have taken reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of everyone present. For these measures to be effective everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring and must obey the instructions of the organisers and all the officials and stewards. Those attending this event must report any accidents to the secretary or organizer of the event Please do not leave unattended horses tied to lorries and no hay nets to be tied to the outside of lorries or trailers. Solihull Riding Club welcomes responsible dog owners. Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times.

DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY save for the death or injury caused by the negligence of the organisers of the event, no liability is accepted for any accident, loss or damage, injury or illness to horses, ponies, owners, riders, spectators, vehicles their contents and accessories, or any other person or property whatsoever, whether caused by their negligence, breach of contract or in any way whatsoever.

COVID-19 precautions
You must not attend site if you, or any of those travelling with you, or anyone from your household is exhibiting any symptoms of being unwell. Social distancing of 2 metres or more must be strictly adhered to at all times. Please only bring one helper with you. TRACK AND TRACE FORM REQUIRED We will not accept anyone just “turning up”. The toilets may be limited, and the main building will be closed to visitors. No person should enter any other Lorry or car/trailer, or move close to any other rider, client, instructor, official or member of staff or any other member of the public at any time.
You will have an allotted time for your round, please only arrive on site a maximum of 1 hour before your time and leave as promptly as possible afterwards, to ensure limited numbers on site at any time. Please do not enter the arena more than 45 minutes before your allotted time in order to warm up.
Please ensure you bring an adequate supply of water for you and your horse. Government guidelines could change quickly at any time; therefore Solihull Riding Club reserve the right to close site at short notice.
NO SPECTATORS ALLOWED