It is a condition of entry that all competitors read and abide by the following rules.
NUMBERS
You will be advised of your competitor number. You need to print this off yourself and either put into your number bib or make your own back number with strings or you can use a bridle number .
HEALTH AND SAFETY
The organisers of this event have taken reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of every person present. For these measures to be effective, everyone must take reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring and must obey the instructions of the organisers and all officials and stewards.
HORSE PASSPORT
Please bring your horse’s passport and vaccination records with you. All horses must have a valid equine flu vaccination.
COVID-19 GUIDELINES
1. All those present must adhere to current government guidance at the time of the event (https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus) and comply with the following rules. Anyone refusing to do so will be asked to leave immediately for their own and others’ safety.
2. If you or anyone in your household has COVID-19 symptons or has received a positive test result, you must not attend the event.
3. Minimum numbers of people are permitted. This is a ‘behind closed door’ event with no spectators,although this rule may be relaxed if restrictions allow (updated information will be issued via SDHEPC’s website and Facebook page.
4. Competitors are asked to arrive, compete and leave as soon as possible. There will be no prize giving. Please leave SAE with the gate official when you leave if you would like us to send you your rosette and dressage test.
5. One adult only is permitted to accompany each rider.
6. Riders and their supporting adult to bring their own PPE.
7. Please park where indicated.
8. Maintain current rules on social distancing at all times, including ringside and in lorry park.
9. No adults aside from the steward will be allowed in the warm-up areas (unless they are leading a lead-rein rider). Warm-up areas will operate a one-way system of entry and exit, under control of a steward. No more than 5 riders in each warm-up arena at any one time.
10. All riders will be allocated their time for each class and this must be strictly adhered to.
11. There will be no tack check. The accompanying adult will be responsible for checking that each rider’s
12. No toilets available.
Rules and Conditions
1. Classes will be run under the Pony Club Showjumping and Dressage Rules 2020.
2. Combinations can enter two classes but must be the height above.
3. Hats must be tagged by members’ own branch before the day. Body Protectors must be BETA 2009 Level 3 (purple tag) or BETA 2018 Level 3 (blue and black label).
4. 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 this event of The Pony Club nor any agent, employee or representative of these bodies, nor 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 person or property whatsoever, whether caused by their negligence breach of contract or in any other way whatsoever. Entries are only accepted on this basis.
5. The decision of the judge is final.
6. Objections are to be made to the Secretary in writing, within an hour of the disputed event, together with a deposit of £10 which will be refunded should the objection be upheld.
7. Entries will not be refunded unless a doctor’s or vet’s certificate is produced.
8. On the event of cancellation, £3 of the entry will be retained to defray costs.
9. The organisers reserve the right to cancel, amend or add to the classes as they see fit.
10. Please park courteously and follow the instructions of the parking steward.
11. Horses must not be left unattended whilst tied up to your lorry/trailer.
12. Please clear up all droppings, hay and litter and take home with you.
13. Your payment of an entry fee shall be deemed to be an acceptance of the above rules and conditions.
14. Dogs are allowed on a short lead and under the control of a responsible adult.