Rules And Conditions

1. Organisers and landowner will not hold themselves responsible for any accident / injury to any person, animal or property whatsoever or however caused. It shall be deemed a condition of entry to the showground that each entrant shall agree to indemnify the promoters against any legal action from any such incident.

2. Competitors entering classes which may clash do so entirely at their own risk. No entry fees will be refunded unless accompanied by a doctor's or veterinary certificate. THE ORGANISERS RESERVE RIGHT TO REFUSE AN ENTRY WITHOUT STATING THE REASON.

3. RESPECT THE OFFICIALS OR BE ASKED TO LEAVE. This applies to all persons entering the Showground

4. A franchise to operate on the showground must have been obtained from the organisers in order to carry out any commercial activity, including photography.

5. The Organisers reserve the right to substitute other judges for those named. Judges' decisions are final.

6. Organisers reserve the right to alter, amalgamate or sub-divide classes should numbers so justify

7. Objections must be made in writing to Secretary within 10 minutes of incident, together with  £20 deposit which will be refunded if the objection is upheld

8. Please TAKE YOUR LITTER HOME WITH YOU. Do not muck your horseboxes out onto the ground

9. NO galloping / cantering on showground except in arenas / practice area.

10. Competitors are asked to use the horsewalks to reach their rings.

11. Horses are not allowed in the Spectator only areas.

12. Spectators must stay off the horsewalks (except at designated crossing points) or in the collecting rings.

13. FAMILY ZONE. These areas are near the children's arena(s) where child competitors and their families may watch and wait. Ponies must not go above a walk in these areas and Parents / Responsible Adults are asked to ensure that they are not a danger / liability to anyone else.

14. CARRIAGES may not be driven on the showground itself unless taking part in a carriage class.

15. No horse/pony under 4 years of age to be ridden on showground

16. Novices must have an experienced person with them and not try activities beyond their capabilities.

17. Persons engaging in undue use of whip will be asked to leave the showground

18. Dress Code.

    1. Hard hats to the current safety standards must be worn whenever mounted & hair tied back.

    2. Children taking part in 'in hand' classes must wear their hard hat.

    3. A rider losing their hat in the jumping arena will be eliminated.

    4. At the main show correct riding dress must be worn in all ridden classes.

    5. At the Fun Shows safe footwear must be worn and clothes must be neat, tidy & safe but full showing dress is not compulsory.

    6. Back protectors to current safety standards are advised for jumping classes esp. for children.

    7. Whips/spurs may not be used in games.

    8. Tack must be appropriate to the class. Double bridles/reins may not be used in Novice classes. At Fun Shows you may use your 'everyday' tack. Judges may penalise if they feel the rider is relying too much on unusual bitting / tack aids

19. Horses/Ponies must not be left tied up & unattended. Failure to return to the area when called could lead to a fine, permanent exclusion from the show ground and / or prosecution.

20. Stallions must be handled / in care of experienced persons over 16 years old

21. DOGS must be on lead & not left unattended in vehicles in hot weather

CHALLENGE TROPHIES must be collected by the winner, not a representative, from the Trophy tent upon presentation of ID and full details & signature being given. Trophies should be returned by the following July, if not FULL COSTS of replacements will be charged. A small sum (£20) will be required if they are returned late, after 20th July, to fund a replica for presentation.

Entries Close 10pm on the Wednesday before the Show