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 .