Open to THRC members and non-members
(Non-members MUST complete the Non-Member COVID-19 Event Declaration Form & email this to the event organiser BEFORE the event. This form is on our website)

What is a rally?
THRC rallies are organised for our junior members to learn, improve their riding skills and develop a more confident partnership with their pony whilst having fun! Lessons are non-competitive and non-pressurised with lots of positive encouragement and support. Groups are kept small and of similar ability where possible. From 2021, rallies are also open to non-members. Only THRC members are eligible to gain points for the Junior Rally Shield.

Rally Format: The usual format for a rally starts with tack and turnout, where pony and rider are marked on their turnout. These marks are kept secret as they will go towards the final points for the Junior Rally Shield. Tidy dress is expected - shirt, tie, jacket (or a jumper if you don’t have a jacket, but no hoodies) beige, black or blue jodhpurs and correct footwear and hat to current Riding Club standards. Please note: Juniors MUST wear long sleeves at all times. Next, you will be put into small groups for tuition in flatwork, poles/show jumping and stable management. Some groups might include gymkhana games and handy pony. Drinks and biscuits will be provided. Don’t forget to thank your instructor 😊 You will probably be tired and hungry, but please give your pony a haynet and a drink first.

This show complies with the current Government & BRC advice on social distancing due to COVID-19 (see below). This MUST be adhered to at all times. Details are also on www.tendringhundredrc.co.uk.

ENTRIES: PRE-ENTRY ONLY. Please enter online via www.myridinglife.com
Payment is secure and it goes directly to Tendring Hundred Riding Club.
You will receive an email confirmation of your booking and payment.
Entry Fee: THRC members £20.00 (Non-members £25.00)

COVID-19 Compliance: PLEASE KEEP TO CURRENT SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES WHEN ON SHOWGROUND
Anyone that does not comply with event protocols will be disqualified and asked to leave the site immediately. There will be no exceptions to this rule.

Anyone displaying COVID-19 symptoms, however mild, should stay at home. Anyone who has been in contact with someone that is showing symptoms should stay at home. Anyone considered vulnerable should stay at home.

In line with BRC compliance and government advice, THRC must limit the numbers on site and follow certain protocols as follows:
• The rider plus one helper for each horse. In addition to this, one extra additional person may be permitted per junior or disabled rider. NO SPECTATORS • There will be hand sanitiser available but we would encourage you to bring your own • Please wear gloves at all times.. • There will be no refreshments. • Competitor names will be checked on arrival. • Please adhere to current Government guidelines in respect of social distancing rules • Competitors are asked not to arrive more than half an hour before their allotted time and should leave the showground as soon as possible when they have finished.

Parking:
Only lorries or trailers with the competing horses/ponies are allowed at this event – no extra cars are permitted.
Our Club field is big enough to accommodate everyone with plenty of room for social distancing.
Lorries/trailers should be the parked at least 5m apart, preferably more.

General Rules
• Riders must wear hats PAS 015 (1998 or 2011), VG1 001.040 (2014-12), ASTM 1163 (2004a or 04a onwards), SNELL E2001 or E2016, AS/NZS 3838 (2006 onwards). All with BSI Kitemark or Inspec IC Mark. Any other standards / dates are NOT acceptable. • Tendring Hundred Riding Club has taken all 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 & prevent accidents occurring & must obey the instructions of the organisers /stewards whether written or verbal. • Tendring Hundred Riding Club shall not be liable for any claim in respect of damage, loss, injury or accident to any person, horse or property howsoever caused. It shall be deemed a condition of entry that each entrant has read and understood these terms and conditions and shall indemnify T.H.R.C or any person acting on their behalf against any legal action arising from such an incident. • All ridden horses/ponies must be four years old or over. • Please pick up all droppings. • Please remove all rubbish/litter or place in the bins provided. • Please keep all dogs on leads and clean up all droppings. • All children under the age of 18 years must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times.