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General Rules 2008
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 thier representativemust compete 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 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 and horses ages at 01.01.08. 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 season 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 01.01.08
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
appear on the sheet.
25. Minimum age of equines: Ridden 3yrs, jumping 4 yrs.
Please note - Horses/Ponies 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, click here to read the policy.
(or 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 CLASSES THEY ENTER.
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