Eridge Branch of the Pony Club Mini Express Eventing - Individuals Only

Open to All Pony Club Members

30cm, 40cm, 50cm , 60cm - lead rein and assisted sections at lower heights

Cross country phase will be in enclosed arena.  All heights are approximate

Riders will wear Cross Country kit for all 3 phases and will move from dressage to showjumping to cross country with only a brief break between each phase. 

Venue:  Eridge Park, Tunbridge Wells TN3 9JT  by kind permission of Lord and Lady Abergavenny

On A26 2 miles south of Tunbridge Wells - access via North Drive on left after Bunny Lane  with Eridge PC sign     what3words:  clearly.lucky.cosmic

No access via Main Park drive under any circumstances

NO DOGS allowed IN THE PARK at any time, including within vehicles.  IF YOU ARRIVE WITH A DOG, SORRY, BUT YOU WILL BE TURNED AWAY.  Please ensure all gates are kept closed as Eridge Park is a deer park.

Organiser and Secretary:  Emma Goldsmith

Email: emmagoldsmith1511@gmail.com     Mobile:  07732 748966

IMPORTANT:  In order to meet conditions stipulated by the Eridge Park Estate, any horse entering Eridge Park must not have been fed GM feeds or supplements, or received Ivermectins (wormers) for a minimum of 48 hours prior to entering Eridge Park.  Your entry indicates acceptance of these conditions.

Entries in advance only via the 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.

Prize giving will take place approx 30 minutes after the end of the class at the yellow Eridge Pony Club gazebo - competitors should be dressed in competition attire

Rosettes:                 1st - 6th plus  Best Dressage.  

Prizes  in kind:         1st - 3rd

Dressage sheets will be available for collection at prizegiving.

 A selection of cold drinks and snacks will be available.

 In the event of cancellation due to circumstances beond 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 of withdrawal

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 2025  www.pcuk.org, amended to allow all phases to be ridden in cross country kit
2. Ponies must not exceed 14.2hh
3. No horse or pony may compete more than once.  Horses/ponies must be at least 5 years old.  On;y horses/ponies competing may attend and no one other than the competitor may ride the horse/pony at the event.
4. 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 may be spot checks on day
5. Horses/ponies must not be left tied unattended to a lorry/trailer at any time
6. Rider ages taken as at 1 January 2025
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Hairnets to be worn if hair length is below the nape of the neck.  No jewellery or piercings allowed.  Please refer to the PC Eventing Rules 2025 to ensure that your tack and dress is allowed eg grass reins, balance reins. 
10. Any Pony Club legal bit allowed
11. The dressage test ,may be commanded in ALL classes.  Classes 1 and 2:  PC Walk and Trot Test 2022,  Classes 3 and 4:  PC Introduction to Dressage Test 2019
12. Neither the showjumping or cross country phases are timed in ALL classes
13. Only padded batons compliant with British Showjumping criteria - see PC Whip Rules - are allowed for Showjumping and Cross Country phases.   
14. If eliminated in the Show jumping phase you will only be allowed to go cross country if considered safe by the show jumping judges 
15. The judges' decision is final.
16. The organisers reserve the right to alter or cancel classes
17. No mucking out of lorries/trailers.  Please pick up dropiings and hay in the lorry park and take all litter home with you.
18. Absolutely no dogs allowed in the Park

The Pony Club is committed to ensuring that, wherever possible, members are able to access all aspects of the Branch and Centre activities we offer. Reasonable Adjustments are any actions that help to reduce the effect of a disability or difficulty.  Any requests for Reasonable Adjustment must be made by the closing date of entries. Link to the Pony Club Reasonable Adjustment information: https://pcuk.org/officials/equality-diversity/reasonable-adjustment/

 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, accpets 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.