1. Horses must exceed 148cm without shoes.
2. Age: Open to horses born in 2020 & 2021
3. Saddlery: (warm-up and competition): tack as per British Eventing Rules for Novice Dressage -snaffle bridle only, see website www.britisheventing.com. Running martingale only and front boots are optional for sections I, II and III. However, NO hind boots or bandages of any kind may be worn in the collecting ring, warm-up area or actual class. Jumping whip only allowed (max length 75cm).
4. Dress: As for British Eventing Novice Dressage Test/Hunting Dress. British Eventing/BHS approved hat and harness to be worn for all sections.
5. Vaccinations: In line with British Eventing
6. Entries Open: 01/07/2025
7. Entries Close: 23/07/2025 In the event of over subscription this class may be closed early.
8. Balloting: In the event of over subscription, entries received for horses that have already qualified for the Final will be balloted first.
9. Entries: https://www.hartpury.ac.uk/equine/horse-trials/
10. Withdrawals & Refunds: Withdrawals before 23/07/2025 will be refunded minus a £2.50 admin fee. Withdrawals after this date will only be refunded if replaced from a waitlist. E-mail eventing@hartpury.ac.uk
11. Start Times: Available after 2pm on 03/08/2025 via https://www.hartpury.ac.uk/equine/horse-trials/
12. Conflict of Interest: Within the equestrian community there may be times when conflicts occur. For guidance, it has been determined that a perceived/potential conflict of interest could arise in the event that an appointed judge has a previous or current connection to a horse entered in the competition. Examples of such connections and interests include, but not limited to, the following. The judge has; bred or previously owned the horse or acted as an agent in its sale; previously competed, trained or kept the horse at livery; previously or currently had a financial or other interest in the horse. In the event that a judge/owner/rider (or their agent) knows of, or should know of, any potential and/or perceived conflict of interest in a horse entered in the competition they must declare this to the Organiser as soon as it is known. Steps will be taken to manage it as practically as possible. Any potential conflicts will be written and displayed next to the scoreboard. Conflicts at the Final will be avoided and managed by Burghley Horse Trials.
12. It is a condition of entry that all riders, owners, grooms, and their connections/relatives, must conduct themselves and communicate in a respectful manner towards the public, officials, and all other parties present or entered in the competition. Such behaviour includes respect for the Judges and their decisions, which are final. Offensive behaviour, and/or other violations of this condition, may lead to sanctions such as disqualification and future bans.
13. Conditions & Disclaimer: The organisers and landowners do not accept any responsibility or liability for any accident, damage, injury or illness to any person, animal or property whatsoever arising out of, or at, this event. 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 the Hartpury International Horse Trials, British Eventing, the FEI, the sponsors, nor any agent, employee or representative of those bodies accepts any liability for any accident, loss, damage, injury or illness to horses, owners, riders, spectators, land, cars, their contents and accessories, or any person or property whatsoever, whether caused by the negligence, breach of contract or in any other way.
No misuse of the whip, equipment or practice fences will be allowed.
All dogs must be kept on leads.
All competitors are required to wear headgear that complies with the highest current safety standard.
There is a NO SMOKING policy that applies to all areas of the Equine Centre with the exception of the designated smoking areas.
Horses and Ponies MUST NOT be tied to the side of horseboxes or trailers and left unattended – please clear up any mess left by you or your horses in the bins and muck trailers provided In order to keep the Equine Centre clean and tidy, please DO NOT muck out your lorries and trailers in the car park. Please use muck trailers provided