Rules & Conditions of Entry
1. This event will run under current riding club rules
2. The committee reserve the right to refuse entry or disqualify any animal that is deemed unfit to compete
3. The committee & land owners will not be responsible for any injuries arising from accidents to persons or animals, or theft of properties on the ground during the event.
4. The judges decision is final, the committee reserves the right to alter or vary the schedule or to decline entry.
5. Hard Hats are always compulsory when mounted & for safety should comply with current standards.
6. All horses & ponies must be at least 4 years old & over to compete in ridden classes.
7. STALLIONS – any pony stallions not exceeding 138cm may NOT be ridden by anyone under the age of 12, stallions exceeding 138cm may NOT be ridden by anyone under the age of 14.
8. All foals being shown must be a minimum of 3 weeks old on the day of the show & mares with foals at foot must have obtained their fourth birthday.
9. All dogs must be kept on a lead at all times. Failure to do so will result in you being asked to leave the showground. All dogs foul must be picked up.
10. STRICTLY WALK ONLY in car park or to the ring as you will be asked to leave the showground with no refunds.
11. Strictly no parking of horseboxes/trailers in non-designated car park.
12. Objections must be handed to the Secretary IN WRITING within 15 minutes of the end of the class, together with a deposit of £10. Objections will be dealt with at the end of the day. In the event of a complaint, a height certificate may be required to be produced.
13. In the event of cancellation, entry fees will be refunded, minus a £2 administration charge. This runs alongside the conditions if the entire show is cancelled.
14. Refunds will only be issued on production of a vet’s/doctor’s certificate.
HEALTH & SAFETY
1. The committee has taken every reasonable precaution to ensure the health, safety & welfare of those attending the show. Members of the public & competitors are equally responsible for ensuring they do not put others at risk & that they cooperate with the organisers in compliance with Health & Safety Legislation.
2. In the interest of safety please ensure that Horses, Trailers, Lorries & all tack are left secure when unattended. 3. The onus is on every rider who suffers a fall or anyone who suffers an injury whilst in the showground to report the fall/injury to the show secretary.
4. Traders associated with & the permission of FFRC & CCR ONLY to be welcome on the show ground.