Open to members of Pony Club and Guernsey Riding and Hunt Club. In qualifying classes the qualifying place will go the highest placed Pony Club member. Please note a pony can only qualify once in one class – this would only affect class 3.
Where there is a double combination, this will be based on horse strides and will be a two stride distance. Please see the attached rules section 13 for course details. There will be no combinations in classes 1 to 5 inclusive. The warm-up will take place in the arena prior to the classes starting, except for classes 1 to 3.
Classes 1, 2 and 3a are open to lead rein competitors. Helpers are allowed in classes 1, 2 and 3b.
Classes 4 to 10 - two classes per horse/pony only. However, an additional HC round may be allowed at the judge’s discretion if the horse or pony has been eliminated. Entry fee £8.00.
Organiser: The Guernsey Branch of the Pony Club Committee Email: ponyclubgsy@suremail.gg
ENTRIES: Jumping Classes - Via My Riding Life; before 8pm on Thursday 8th May.
Classes 1 to 3: £8:00 entry fee. All other classes £10.00 entry fee.
Late entries will be taken before the times are issued at an additional £5 per class. No late entries on the day please, as it will be a busy day with several course changes.
RULES
1. All non-Pony Club members are not covered by The Pony Club insurance and must therefore have their own 3rd party cover.
2. The decision of the judges shall be final and no objections shall be entertained.
3. The organisers retain the right to disqualify any competitor for any cruelty or discourteousness.
4. No horse or pony under the age of four may compete.
5. Hard hats to current pony club standards must be worn with the chin strap fastened when mounted at all times.
6. “Balance reins” designed to prevent small ponies putting their heads down to the ground while ridden can only be used in all classes to a maximum height of 50cm. These must be fitted to allow normal movement.
7. All dogs must be kept on leads.
8. The organisers reserve the right to cancel and/or amend any of the classes as they feel fit or to alter advertised times or refuse entry without stating reason.
9. WHIPS – only whips of the affiliated approved baton type are permitted for both warm-up and competition. Any competitor who is considered, by a Pony Club Committee member or official, to be using either a whip or spurs in an abusive or excessive way will be asked to leave the competition. Pony Club members may only wear spurs if they have passed the Pony Club spurs test or C+, and have a yellow hat tag.
Disclaimer - Save for the death or personal injury caused by the 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, nor the landlord or his tenant, accepts any liability for any accident, loss, damage, injury or illness to horses, owners, riders, spectators, land, cars, their contents and accessories, or any other person or property. Entries are only accepted on this basis.Health and SafetyThe organisers of this event have 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 and prevent accidents occurring and must obey the instructions of the organisers and all officials and stewards.