HAT STANDARDS - HATS must be worn whenever mounted and conform to; the most current standard ONLY Jockey skull hats without a peak may be worn for cross country. Hat silks may be worn with flexible peak. It must also comply with the above safety standards for hats. BODY PROTECTORS A body with the most current standard, is obligatory for all arena eventing and cross-country events and are also strongly recommended for all show jumping events. Please make sure your body proctor is fitted and worn as per the manufacturer’s instructions. If a rider chooses to wear an airbag style body protector it must be worn over a permitted body protector and if activated, must be deflated or removed before continuing. Hybrid Air jackets and Helite Air Jackets are permitted. It is recommended that body protectors are replaced once they are more than 5 years old. Riders wearing Exo Body Cage protectors must inform the secretary at all events. Back protectors must be presented to the official steward for checking when declaring. The use of HEAD CAMS are strictly prohibited. This includes use on the head, chest, bridle or any other part of the horse or rider. Medical armbands are advised but not compulsory and must be worn on the arm & filled out with up-to-date information. CORRECT dress & footwear with defined heels must be worn. Long hair is to be suitably tied up. ALL horses and ponies must be five years old and over. ALL Riders to be 8 years old and over. ENTRIES accepted at rider’s risk. SRC reserve the right to refuse an entry at their discretion, cancel, amend or amalgamate any class for any reason whatsoever. The Judge’s decision is final. INSURANCE Each competitor must carry their own liability insurance whether Riding Club, Pony Club, BHS, BS, BD, BE or independent cover. HEALTH & SAFETY The organisers of this event have taken 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 the officials and stewards. Those attending this event must report any accidents to the secretary or organizer of the event Please do not leave unattended horses tied to lorries and no hay nets to be tied to the outside of lorries or trailers. Solihull Riding Club welcomes responsible dog owners. Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times. DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY save for the death or injury caused by the negligence of the organisers of the event, no liability is accepted for any accident, loss or damage, injury or illness to horses, ponies, owners, riders, spectators, vehicles their contents and accessories, or any other person or property whatsoever, whether caused by their negligence, breach of contract or in any way whatsoever. SRC RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ELIMINATE ANYONE NOT ABIDING BY THESE RULES
COMPETITION RULES:
1. Dressage Rules; - All tests are British Dressage. Dresage tests can be called, and whips can be carried. Grass reins will be allowed at our discreation
2. Showjumping Rules; - If you are eliminated (3 refusals or run outs) you may be allowed to complete the showjumping course and at the discretion of the Showjumping judge you may be allowed to continue on to XC.
3. Cross Country Rules: - If you are eliminated (3 refusals or run outs) you may be allowed to continue at the discretion of the XC judge.Cross Country will be timed. The time will be set on the day based off the course. Optimal times will be visible on the course maps on the day. There will be an optimum time for the cross-country course. Competitors will incur time penalties for any time over the optimum time given. Competitors will also incur time penalties once they have elapsed 15 seconds under the optimum time. Every second commenced after the time allowed has elapsed will incur 0.4-time penalty.
4. The correct attire should be worn for all phases. Stop watches are not allowed.
5. Tack Rules. - The following are not allowed for dressage – Martingales, boots and bandages, bit guards, side reins or draw reins. . Grass reins are permitted at our discretion.
6. Objections to be made in writing to the Organisers, accompanied by a deposit of £10, which will be refunded if the objection is upheld.
7. No entrant shall be entitled to the return of any entry fee after closing date other than on production of the appropriate Veterinary or Medical Certificate and at the organisers’ discretion.
8. In the event of a tie for individual placings the collective marks shall be added together and the rider with the highest total shall take the higher place.
Medical armbands are advised but not compulsory and must be worn on the arm & filled out with up-to-date information.
CORRECT dress & footwear with defined heels must be worn. Long hair is to be suitably tied up.
ALL horses and ponies must be five years old and over. ALL Riders to be 8 years old and over.
ENTRIES accepted at rider’s risk. SRC reserve the right to refuse an entry at their discretion, cancel, amend or amalgamate any class for any reason whatsoever. The Judge’s decision is final.
INSURANCE Each competitor must carry their own liability insurance whether Riding Club, Pony Club, BHS, BS, BD, BE or independent cover.
PHOTOGRAPHIC RIGHTS – Competitors (and their parents/guardians if under 18yo) and or attendees/spectators/volunteers have given permission for any photographic and/or film or video footage taken of persons or horses/ponies taking part in this event to be used and published in any media whatsoever for editorial purposes, press information or advertising by or on behalf of the organiser of the event, the venue, Top Shots Photography, or Official Sponsors of the venue or event.
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY save for the death or injury caused by the negligence of the organisers of the event, no liability is accepted for any accident, loss or damage, injury or illness to horses, ponies, owners, riders, spectators, vehicles their contents and accessories, or any other person or property whatsoever, whether caused by their negligence, breach of contract or in any way whatsoever.
SRC RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ELIMINATE ANYONE NOT ABIDING BY THESE RULES
q HATS must be worn whenever mounted and should be up to the current safety standard.
q ONLY Jockey skull hats without a peak (greater than 5mm smooth and rounded in nature) may be worn for cross country. Hat silks may be worn with flexible peak. It must also comply with safety standards for hats.
q BODY PROTECTORS A body protector is obligatory for all arena eventing and cross-country events and are also strongly recommended for all show jumping events. Body protectors should be fitted and worn as per the manufacturer’s instructions. If a rider chooses to wear an airbag style body protector it must be worn over a permitted body protector and if activated, must be deflated or removed before continuing. Hybrid Air jackets and Helite Air Jackets are permitted. It is recommended that body protectors are replaced once they are more than 5 years old. Riders wearing Exo Body Cage protectors must inform the secretary at all events.
q PADDED BATON - One whip is permitted and MUST be between 45cm and 75cm and must not be weighted or with a hard point at the end. The end of the whip must be padded. The ‘pad’ must be smooth with no protrusion or raised surface (which includes embroidery) and be made of a shock absorbing material throughout its circumference
q CORRECT dress & footwear with defined heels must be worn.
q ALL horses and ponies must be four years old and over. ALL Riders to be 8 years old and over.
q ENTRIES accepted at rider’s risk. SRC reserve the right to refuse an entry at their discretion, cancel, amend or amalgamate any class for any reason whatsoever. The Judge’s decision is final.
q INSURANCE Each competitor must carry their own liability insurance whether Riding Club, Pony Club, BHS, BS, BD, BE or independent cover.
q HEALTH & SAFETY The organisers of this event have taken 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 the officials and stewards. Those attending this event must report any accidents to the secretary or organizer of the event
q Please do not leave unattended horses tied to lorries and no hay nets to be tied to the outside of lorries or trailers.
q Solihull Riding Club welcomes responsible dog owners. Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times.
q DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY save for the death or injury caused by the negligence of the organisers of the event, no liability is accepted for any accident, loss or damage, injury or illness to horses, ponies, owners, riders, spectators, vehicles their contents and accessories, or any other person or property whatsoever, whether caused by their negligence, breach of contract or in any way whatsoever.
q The organiser reserves the right to amend the schedule.