All entries close 9am Thursday prior to the competition. Late entries will be accepted subject to availability with a late sur-charge of £3.00 per class.

Entries in advance only - online entries. You can enter using our Secure Online Entry System.
Payment is secure and it goes directly to Solihull Riding Club.
You will receive an email confirmation of your class entry and payment.

Entry Fees: Solihull RC Members: £40.00 Non-Members Single: £50.00
You will need your own number bibs – these will not be provided on the day, nor will any numbers. Please print your own numbers

Rosettes to 6th Place 

QUALIFICATION FOR CHAMPIONSHIP: Any combination that has placed up to 6th place within any of the qualifying classes will be eligible for the championship.

After the closing date, no refunds will be issued unless medical / vet certificates are provided. THESE RULES WILL BE STRITCTLY ADHERED TO AND NO REFUND OF ENTRY WILL BE MADE

COMPETITION RULES:
1. Dressage Rules; - If a horse/pony and/or rider falls during the test the competitor will need to be checked by the attending medical provision. 2. Showjumping Rules; - Show jumping will be a time allowed. The time allowed will be set on the day based off the course. The competitor’s time for the round is the elapsed time from starting to finishing plus time penalties (if any). Every second commenced after the time allowed has elapsed will incur one time penalty. It is the competitors responsibility to ensure they are aware of the time allowed. Stop watches can NOT be worn. - A course plan showing the course track and time allowed will be on the Judges box on the day of competition. - Mandatory eliminations - fall of rider and/or horse/pony after entering the arena and before completing the course, crossing the starting line before the bell, 3 refusals or run outs. 3. Cross Country Rules: - 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. - Mandatory eliminations - fall of rider and/or horse/pony after entering the arena and before completing the course, crossing the starting line before the bell, 3 refusals or run outs. 4. Competition kit must be worn for dressage and show jumping. Cross-country kit must be worn for cross country. 5. Tack Rules. - The following are not allowed for dressage – Martingales, boots and bandages, bit guards, draw reins or running 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.

HAT STANDARDS All hats must have a visible Pink BRC/Pony Club/BE hat tag in place before they are used for warming up and competing. There will be a trained steward available on the day that will be carrying out hat tagging if your hat does not already have a tag.
HATS must be worn whenever mounted and conform to; PAS015 (2011) with a BSI Kite mark or Inspec IC mark VG01.040 2014-12 with a BSI Kite mark or Inspec IC mark ASTM F1163.2004a or 04a onwards with SEI mark SNELL 2016 (No additional mark required) 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 protector is obligatory for all arena eventing and cross-country events and are also strongly recommended for all show jumping events. A BETA Level 3 (purple label) which has a 2009 or Blue 2018 label must be worn. 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. 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