It is a condition of entry that all competitors read and abide by the following rules:
PLEASE STATE BRANCH IN COMMENTATORS NOTES
This event will br run under the Pony Club Eventing Rules 2023 www.pcuk.org amended to allow all phases to be ridden in cross country kit
Ponies must not exceed 14.2hh
No horse or pony may compete more than once. Horses/ponies must be at least 5 years old. On;y horses/ponies competing may attend and no one other than the competitor may ride the horse/pony at the event.
All horses/ponies must have been vaccinated against Equine Flu in the last 12 months but not within the 7 days clear preceding the event. All entries to be made in passport name - please bring passport as there may be spot checks on day
Horses/ponies must not be left tied unattended to a lorry/trailer at any time
Rider ages taken as at 1 January 2023
Hats must meet current Pony Club standards and must be worn at all times when mounted with chinstrap fastened. Hats must be tagged with current pink PC tag - please try to have your hat tagged by your Branch ahead of the event.
Body Protectors must be worn for the cross country phase but are optional for dressage and show jumping. The body protector must meet the BETA 2009 Level 3 standard ( purple label) or BETA 2018 Level 3 standard ( blue & black label) If using an air jacket a body protector must be worn underneath.
Hairnets to be worn if hair length is below the nape of the neck. No jewellery or piercings allowed. Please refer to the PC Eventing Rules 2023 to ensure that your tack and dress is allowed eg grass reins, balance reins.
Any Pony Club legal bit allowed
The dressage test ,may be commanded in ALL classes. Classes 1 and 2: PC Walk and Trot Test 2022, Classes 3 and 4: PC Introductory Dressage Test 2019
Neither the showjumping or cross country phases are timed in ALL classes
Only padded batons compliant with British Showjumping criteria - see PC Whip Rules - are allowed for Showjumping and Cross Country phases.
If eliminated in the Show jumping phase you will only be allowed to go cross country if considered safe by the show jumping judges
The judges' decision is final.
The organisers reserve the right to alter or cancel classes
No mucking out of lorries/trailers. Please pick up dropiings and hay in the lorry park and take all litter home with you.
Absolutely no dogs allowed in the Park
The Pony Club is committed to ensuring that, wherever possible, members are able to
access all aspects of the Branch and Centre activities we offer. Reasonable Adjustments are any actions that help to reduce the effect of a disability or difficulty. Any requests for Reasonable Adjustment must be made by the closing date of entries. Link to the Pony Club Reasonable Adjustment information: https://pcuk.org/officials/equality-diversity/reasonable-adjustment/
LEGAL LIABILITY AND HEALTH & SAFETY
a) Save for the death or personal injury caused by negligence of the organisers, or anyone for whom they are in law responsible, neither the organisers of this event or THe Pony Club nor any agent, employee or representative of these bodies , or the landlord or his tenant, accpets any liability for any accident, loss, damage, injury or illness to horses, owners, riders, spectators. land, cars, their contents and accessories, or any other personal property whatsoever, whether caused by their negligence, breach of contract or in any other way whatsoever, Entries are only accepted on this basis.
b) The organisers of this event have taken all reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of everyone present at this event. For these measures to be effective, everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents. They must obey the instructions of the organsiers and all officials and stewards.