Eridge Branch of the Pony Club Hunter Trials

Run under Pony Club Rules 2027

Entries close 2 WEEKS prior to the event.  Late entries will be accepted, if there is space available, with an additional charge of £5.00 per class

Venue:  Lodge Farm, Bramble Reed Lane, Matfield Kent TN12 7ET by kind permission of the Hughes Family

Organiser and Secretary - 

Entries in advance only. You can enter using a Secure Online Entry System. 

Payment is secure and it goes directly to Eridge Pony Club. You will receive an email confirmation of your class entry and payment - it is your responsibility to check receipt of confirmation email.

Prizegiving - Will be after each class at the Secretary's gazebo, when final results of each class have been displayed for approx 30 minutes. 

Live results will be uploaded to www.ponyclubresults.co.uk

Rosettes               1st - 6th in each Section

Prizes in kind        1st - 3rd in each section

 In the event of cancellation due to circumstances beyond our control £5 per competitor will be withheld, to cover costs.

Entries will not be refunded after the closing date, unless a Doctor's or Vet's certificate is produced within 7 days.  No refunds after times have been published

 It is a condition of entry that all competitors read and abide by the following rules:

1. This event will be run under the Pony Club Eventing Rules 2027  www.pcuk.org
2. All non Pony Club competitors must have their own Public Liability Insurance.
3. Competitor ages taken on the day.
4. No horse or pony may compete more than once. 
5. Horses/ponies must be at least 5 years old. 
6. All horses/ponies must have been vaccinated against Equine Flu in the last 12 months but not within the 7 days clear preceding the event.  All entries to be made in passport name  - please bring passport as there will be spot checks on day.
7. No person may ride the horse/pony at the competition (including warming up) other than the rider.
8. Horses/ponies must not be left tied unattended to a lorry/trailer at any time.
9. Hats must meet current Pony Club standards and must be worn at all times when mounted with chinstrap fastened.  Hats must be tagged with current pink PC tag - please try to have your hat tagged by your Branch ahead of the event.
10. Pony Club competitors must show a yellow spurs test hat tag or evidence of completion of C Plus to be able to wear spurs.
11. Excessive use of spurs, whip, etc. and use of offensive language by competitors or supporters will be heavily penalised or eliminated. 
12. Body Protectors must be worn for the cross country phase but are optional for dressage and show jumping.   The body protector must meet the BETA 2018 Level 3 standard (blue & black label)  If using an air jacket a body protector must be worn underneath.
13. Hairnets to be worn if hair length is below the nape of the neck.  No jewellery or piercings allowed - no taping with plasters will be allowed. 
14. The dressage test, may be commanded in PC70 and PC80 only.
15. If eliminated in the Show jumping phase you will only be allowed to go cross country if considered safe by the show jumping judges.
16. Stopwatches are not permitted in PC70 and PC80.
17. Only padded batons compliant with British Showjumping regulations will be allowed in showjumping / cross country phases in accordance with Pony Club whip rules.
18. Horse and rider attire must be in accordance with PC Eventing Rules 2026, coloured saddlecloths as per competitor's branch colours.  If in doubt please contact your Branch organiser in advance of event.
19. The judges' decision is final. Objections to be lodged with the Secretary in writing within 30 minutes, together with a deposit of £10.
20. The organisers reserve the right to alter or cancel classes.
21. No mucking out of lorries/trailers.  Please pick up droppings and hay in the lorry park and take all litter home with you.
22. Dogs must be kept on SHORT leads.  Please clear up after your dog.

 LEGAL LIABILITY AND HEALTH & SAFETY:

 a) Save for the death or personal injury caused by 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, or 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 personal property whatsoever, whether caused by their negligence, breach of contract or in any other way whatsoever,  Entries are only accepted on this basis.

b) The organisers of this event have taken all reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of everyone present at this event. For these measures to be effective, everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents.  They must obey the instructions of the organsiers and all officials and stewards.