Toilets will be available for use in the International show centre.
The Paddocks cafe team will provide a service on the day of competition and will be serving food and drink within social distancing parameters. Bars will be open in our cafe, gallery and VIP suite. Only food and drink purchased on the premises may be consumed at the show.
Ticket holders may not access the livery facilities during their visit to the centre.
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The organisers and land owners will not be held responsible for any incident or injury to riders, owners, spectators or any person or property whatsoever, however caused. It is a condition of entry that each entrant shall agree to indemnify the promoters against any legal action arising from such incident.
All reasonable precautions will be taken to ensure the health and safety of persons present. For these measures to be effective, all persons must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring and must obey the instructions of the organiser and all the officials and stewards.
Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 18 years, who will be held responsible for their behaviour and welfare.
All classes listed in the schedule will be judged in accordance with the current BSJA Rule Book and all classes are confined to horses/ponies registered with the BSJA and must be owned and ridden by members in accordance with Rule 79.
Entries and ticket sales will only be accepted with pre-payment.
By making an entry it is acknowledged that riders are taking part in a risk sport and that they are competent to ride at the level of competition that they have entered.
No member shall allow a stallion for which he/she is responsible as owner, lessee, authorized agent or rider, to compete or be prepared to compete, without taking adequate precautions to ensure other embers or the public are not put at risk or injury (Rule 82.21). Stallions are not allowed to compete on the “Ticket to Ride” scheme.
Competitors must wear the correct riding clothes including protective head covering. Any person on the showground must wear protective headgear whilst riding.
Refunds will only be given in accordance with BSJA rules.
Some prize money may be withheld under rule 76.6
Once a horse has been included in a drawn order class, there will be no refunds, amendments, substitutions or alterations.
The organiser reserves the right to refuse entry without giving a reason.
Rule 164.1 will be applied
There will be a surcharge levied or paramedic cover – this will be clearly stated on the entry form.
1. The decision of the judges & stewards in all cases is final. They reserve the right to alter, amend or cancel any part of the competition or to refuse any entry without stating a reason.
2. The organiser of this event has taken reasonable precautions to ensure the health, safety and welfare of everyone present. For these measures to be effective, everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring, and must obey instructions of the organisers, officials and stewards.
3. The organisers will not be held responsible and accept no liability for any accident, loss, damage, injury or illness to horses, owners, rider, spectators, vehicles or their contents and accessories, breach of contract or in any other way whatsoever. It is a condition of entry that each entrant shall agree to indemnify against any legal action arising from such incident.
4. All competitors must be suitably dressed in correct riding attire to current British Safety Standards. Riding / Jodhpur boots must be worn for all classes.
5. Horses & ponies tied to lorry or trailers must not be left unattended.
6. Please ensure the area around your horsebox / trailer is clean and tidy. Droppings collected and not swept onto or left on BFEC. Please take litter home or use the bins provided.
7. Children must be supervised at all times
8. Whilst outside arenas, horses and ponies should be moved at a walk only.
9. No dogs allowed, other than in Lorry Park Only and MUST be on a lead at all times.
10. Drivers are urged to take extra care when driving around the Show Centre and in the surrounding villages. Please be mindful of horses, pedestrians and other vehicles.