Inter-Schools Team and Individual

Show Jumping & Dressage Competition

Grass Roots Show Jumping Qualifiers

for annual team and individual qualification to the Grass Roots Regional Championships 2018

National Championship Dressage Qualifiers

for annual team and individual qualification to the

National Schools Championships 2019

Regional Points League

for annual team qualification to the

National Schools Championship 2019 or NSEA Championship Plate

Entries in all classes will be accepted strictly in order of receipt, please apply early. 

Entries close on Tuesday 11^th September 2018 (or earlier if classes are full)

Entries Secretary:

Claire Powell - 01525 219346 / 07540 722974

cpowell@cedarsupper.org.uk

 All schools must be affiliated to the NSEA in order to compete in this competition; this applies

to both team and individual riders.   For membership details please see www.nsea.org.uk

Rosettes to be awarded for 1^st to 6^th for Teams and Individuals

Prize giving will be un-mounted, in correct dress at the end of each class.

Photography on the day by SBM Photographic www.sbmphotographic.co.uk

Times will be emailed to team managers on Thursday 13^th September 2018.

RULES - NSEA 2018, BS, BD AND THE FOLLOWING TO APPLY

SCORING - Teams to be made up of 3 or 4 from the same school, with the best three scores to count (all team members will automatically count as individuals).

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY - The judge’s decision is final. Entry fees cannot be refunded without a Vet or Doctor’s certificate.  In any event, £5 will be retained to cover administration costs. No entry will be accepted without the correct fee and signed entry forms for all competitors.

HEALTH & SAFETY - The organisers will not be liable for any claims in respect of damage, loss or injury to any person, whether spectator or   competitor, horse or property howsoever caused, in connection with or arising out of the competition. 

PHOTOGRAPHER/MEDIA - will be present and photographs available to purchase on the day from SBM Photographic.  If you do not wish for your child to be photographed, please indicate on the Entry Form.    If you do not wish for your child’s name to appear in results in the equestrian press or the NSEA or Cedars website, please indicate on the Entry Form

SAFEGUARDING - the NSEA encourages anyone who is involved in working with children, parents , helpers, judges, officials, teachers, team managers or friends as well as the riders themselves to report any concerns they may have about a young person or child.  Useful contacts & links - NSEA Lead Safeguarding Officer 07552 836032, Childline 08001111, NSPCC 0808 800 5000

For full details of NSEA membership and rules please refer to www.nsea.org.uk

•     Stallions may only compete in school competitions with prior permission from the competition organiser.  This must be sought before the entry closure date and must wear a stallion disc.

•     Only the Team Manager of each school is to deal with the secretary for declarations, enquiries, objections etc.

•     Objections must be made in writing to the Show Secretary within 5 minutes of the conclusion of the relevant class with a £30 deposit.  Video or photographic evidence is not admissible.

•     It is the responsibility of the team manager to declare their competitors on arrival at the venue and collect the numbers.

The organisers reserve the right to eliminate any competitor whose riding helmet is not fastened when mounted.  Riding helmets must meet  current standards:

Hair nets are compulsory wear and body protectors are recommended.  The organiser of this event has taken reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of everyone present. For these measures to be effective everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring and must obey the instructions of the organisers, officials and stewards.  Any damages must be paid for.   Vehicles, boxes and trailers and are parked entirely at the owner’s risk.

Anyone entering this competition will be deemed to have agreed to abide by the rules in this schedule and NSEA 2018 rules.  All schools to provide their own arena party when their pupils are competing.  The organisers reserve the right to cancel the event, in which case entry fees will be refunded (less £2 per competitor).  In the event of adverse weather conditions the competition will be rescheduled, please check the school website for information.  Competitors will only be able to walk the course at the beginning of each class or during specified times.

 Payment can be made online via the secure entry system. 

Overnight and day stabling available - please contact dressage@buryfarmestates.co.uk for further details. 

 Paddocks Cafe open during show hours providing hot and cold refreshments. 

 See Event narrative

The Show, Show Organiser, Volunteer and Officials do not accept liability for any accident, damage, injury, theft or illness to horses, riders, owners, spectators or any other person or property whatsoever. The Show Organiser retains as its absolute discretion the right to decline or exclude or remove any person or animal from the show or future shows or return any entry fee without being required to assign reason or being liable for any compensation.

All persons attending the event must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents and must obey instructions given by NSEA or by officials and stewards on its behalf. All competitors and those associated with their school are the responsibility of the team manager whilst at the championships.

TV & PHOTOGRAPHY
Please note that professional photographers will be present at the qualifiers and there may also be TV camers at the championships. Please indicate on entry form if you do not wish to appear in press coverage/TV or photos taken by our official Photographers.

General Information
Please ensure that you do not muck out your horsebox onto the Car Park. Take all litter home with you. All dogs must be kept on leads at all times. Any dog mess must be cleared up.
Outside assistance will not be tolerated – and could result in elimination. All competitors, parents and representatives from every school must ensure that they act courteously to stewards and officials at all times. Rudeness will not be tolerated.