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General Rules 2010
1. Everybody mounted on the show
ground must
wear protective headgear that includes a permanently fitted,
non-detachable
retaining harness that must be securely fastened. All competitors must
wear this headgear when showing in-hand, including leaders in Lead Rein
classes, with the exception of leaders in Lead Rein Equitation. It is
strongly
recommended that hats conform to the new standards; EN1384 (kite
marked) or
PAS015.
2. Regulation whips only to
be used, not
exceeding 30". A
judge may exclude any competitor from any
class if, in his or her opinion, the aids used are incorrect.
3.
Competitors
should ensure that the correct
attire is worn.
a.
Light coloured
jodhpurs
b.
Riding/hacking
jacket (fastened)
c.
Stock/tie
d.
Long or short
riding boots with a suitable
heel
e.
Long hair should
be tied or netted securely
back.
4. Every member or their
representative must
complete a duty day as allocated, or a penalty will be imposed.
5.
No competitor
will be permitted to enter a
ring unless wearing a legible number. Members should provide their own
bib or
number with their club number clearly marked.
6.
Any person ill
treating any horse or pony, or
riding in a dangerous manner will be disqualified and told to leave the
show
ground without refunds.
7.
The committee
reserve the right to disqualify
the owner or rider for any act of discourtesy to the committee or
officials and
to ban the offender from future events.
8.
When not in a
ring or designated warm up
area, horses and ponies must only be ridden at a walk
9.
A rider may enter
more than one horse in any
event, where suitable, but no horse can be entered in the same class
more than
once.
10.
No stallions or
colts allowed on the show ground.
11.
No horse or pony
must be left unattended at any time.
12.
Riders age at
01.01.10. Members cannot change age
sections
during the season, with the exception of Lead Rein.
13.
Competitors
entering a show on the Lead Rein are confined to it throughout the show
and
must remain on it whilst on the show ground. Those competitors wishing
to come
off the Lead Rein during the show may do so, but they can only return
to it at
the committee's discretion. Lead rein competitors not to have attained
9th
birthday as at 01.01.10. Rules
apply
with the exception for Lead Rein Jumping (see ring 2 rules).
14.
All protests and
objections must be made in writing, stating the grounds for such
objection,
within 30 minutes of the result being declared and must be accompanied
by a
£10.00 deposit only refundable if the objection is upheld at the
next committee
meeting.
15.
The decision of
the judge is final and no competitor or spectator may approach the
judge on the
field over the decision.
16.
The committee
reserve the right to divide or combine any class, or reduce the number
of
prizes, due to the number of entries.
17.
In all Show
Jumping classes BRC rules apply.
18.
In all Showing
classes BHS rules apply.
19.
No bikes to be
ridden on the show ground.
20.
All dogs must be
kept on a short lead at all times and, if possible, restrained from
barking at
the ring side.
21.
Please take all
your litter home and ensure the area around your trailer/horse box
is left
tidy.
22.
Entry fees will only be
refunded on the
production of a valid doctors/vets certificate.
23.
Proof of posting does not
mean proof of
receipt. If your entries do not appear in any class we must assume that
your
entries have been lost in the post and it will be necessary for you to
re-enter.
24.
Errors and enquires must be
dealt with at the
office as no rider will be allowed to enter a ring unless their name
appears on
the sheet.
25.
Minimum age of equines:
Ridden 3yrs, jumping 4
yrs. Please note – horses
will be
deemed to change age as of 01/01, as per breed society rules.
26.
Macclesfield and District
Riding Club and the
committee disclaim any responsibility for loss, injury or damage to
persons,
animals or property howsoever caused.
27.
The club has a Health &
Safety policy. We
recommend that members and competitors make themselves aware of this
policy
(available from the office)
28.
Competitors in
absolute beginners, pre-novice and
junior novice classes cannot wear spurs. Within
Ring 2, no spurs allowed in any class.
29.
Length of spurs not to exceed
2cm and must be
fitted correctly. No rowel spurs allowed.
30.
Only leather or synthetic
bridles allowed.
31.
Children under the age of 16 must be
accompanied at
the showground by an adult at
all
times to comply with our Health and Safety policy. Any unaccompanied
children will
NOT
be
allowed to compete as the adult will be responsible for
their entries. (adult
signature
required on entry form)
IT IS THE
RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE RIDER TO ENSURE THEY ARE
AWARE OF THE RULES THAT APPLY TO ANY CLASS THEY ENTER
IF ANY
MEMBER OF THE
COMMITTEE OR JUDGE HAS
CONCERNS ABOUT
THE WELFARE OF A HORSE, THEY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CHALLENGE ENTRY TO A
CLASS.
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