RULES OF THE CLUB

The object of the club is to encourage and educate young and novice riders and their ponies in gymkhana and riding events.

The subscription is £12.50 per member and must be paid prior to competing. No rider may compete for cups/points or take part in any rally unless they are a fully paid up member.
Rallies will be charged at £5.00 if the member has booked in by the Wednesday before the rally date, or £7.00 thereafter. It may not be possible to accommodate those members who just turn up on the day. It should also be noted that members who have booked in but fail to turn up will be required to pay the rally fee (this is to ensure that the cost of instructors is covered).

Membership of the Club is limited to those who have not attained their 19th birthday on 1 January 2008. New members must be 18yrs or under on 1 January 2008.

Show jumping entries are not accepted for affiliated ponies/horses except if non-competitive.

A member may bring more than one pony but they must nominate which pony/horse is the one they ride for cups and points. Per show. In this case the nominated pony/horse must jump round first.

To qualify for Attendance cups, it is the member’s own responsibility to get their names taken at all rallies/shows.

All members, or those taking part, are requested to wear the correct riding wear i.e., Regulation hats of PAS015, or BSEN1384 with the BSI Kitemark. Jodhpurs, riding boots, show/hacking jackets or coats. Back protectors must be worn in all jumping classes. Club sweatshirts may be worn instead of jackets or long sleeved shirts (with ties) to give arm protection if jackets are not worn. No T-shirts please.

Whips may be used in showing, jumping and cross country classes only. but must be no longer than 75cm. Dressage whips are allowed in dressage competitions. NO whips allowed in gymkhana games.

The use of spurs or any device capable of being used for a similar purpose is generally prohibited. However, spurs may be used in the dressage classes and in the dressage element of the one day event.

The Club reserves the right to refuse any entry and to suspend any member, supporter or parent for disobedience or for causing any unnecessary disturbance at any of the Club’s activities. Any complaints are to be made in writing to the Secretary complete with £10 within 1 hour of the said offence/disturbance and is to be brought before 5 Committee members.

The decision of the Judge/Instructor at rallies and gymkhanas is final. In the event of no Judge being present – the majority decision of the Stewards and Committee present is final.

The Club does not hold itself responsible for any loss, damage or accidents to any of the members or to any of their possessions at any of the Club’s events.

It is a requirement that there must be an adult present who is willing to be responsible for any member aged 16 yrs and under at all Club events and an up to date contact No. must be provided.

Stallions or unsuitable ponies will not in any way be allowed at the Club. Pony/horses must be 4 yrs or older to compete in any ridden event.

In leading Rein classes – the leader must not assist the speed of the pony. If a member needs two assistants then the pony must remain in walk.

Any Group A rider who is capable of competing unassisted off the lead rein may do so, but they will not be allowed to compete on the lead rein in any event for the season unless at the Committee’s discretion.

Cradle stakes and Nursery stakes Jumping (or equivalent height) Riders may be assisted but not led in these class’s
Beginners and Novice Jumping. It is expected that members will enter into the true spirit of these class’s. The Committee reserve the right, in their absolute discretion, to refuse a member entry should they be in contravention of this rule in the Committee’s considered opinion.
Anyone refusing to have their pony measured by the committee will not be allowed to take part in any Club activity
Height certificates are not accepted at the Club.

All competitors must enter and leave the ring and collecting rings at a walk. No cantering/galloping around the outside of the rings .