Late entry fee £5:00 will apply to all entries received after midday on 1 July space permitting
THIS EVENT IS RUN UNDER BE HORSE TRIALS’ RULES 2018
BODY PROTECTORS MUST BE WORN – ALL COMPETITORS WILL NEED TO HAVE THEIR OWN NUMBER BIB
THERE WILL BE EXTERNAL FIRST AID AND AMBULANCE IN ATTENDANCE
Qualified veterinary and medical support are available on the ground, details of these can be obtained through the Secretary

Entries accepted in advance using our Secure Online Entry System.
Payment is secure and it goes directly to West Wilts EC. You will receive an email confirmation of your class entry and payment.
Telephone entries will not be accepted.

START FEE £10.00 PAYABLE ON COLLECTION OF NUMBER TO INCLUDE FIRST AID CONTRIBUTION
RIDERS: IF RIDING TWO HORSES/PONIES PLEASE STATE ON YOUR ENTRY NOTES

PRIZES: 1st – 6th Prizes in Kind - provided by GARSTON VETERINARY GROUP EQUINE Rosettes 1st – 10th

WITHDRAWALS: Full refund will be made for withdrawals made in writing before the close of entries at Midday on 1 July less £5 admin fee PLEASE ADVISE US OF WITHDRAWALS VIA EMAIL info@westwilts.com After the close of entries, no refund will be given unless replaced from wait list. These will also be subject to a £5.00 administration fee. In the event of abandonment entry fees will be returned less £5 administration fee.
Wait lists will be held if over subscribed
ALL changes to horse or rider made after midday 1 July will be subject to a £5.00 admin fee
Those within 3 days of the competition will be subject to a £10 admin fee Change of both horse & rider will be treated as a new entry

RULES
The organisers reserve the right to refuse any entry. No horse or pony may compete in more than one class.

PASSPORTS/VACCINATION CERTIFICATES
A passport/vaccination certificate with a complete history MUST be brought with the horse/pony and be available on request.

COURSE
There are 3 courses, all over fixed fences and approximately 2 km on permanent pasture.
PURPLE for the 80 CMS ORANGE for the 90 CMS PINK for the 100 CMS All competitors are responsible for making way for and not impeding overtaking competitors. Inconsiderate riding leading to obstructing another competitor could lead to elimination, at the Steward's discretion. Elimination and retiring. Any competitor who is eliminated or who retires must leave the course immediately at a walk. Walking the course. The course will be open for inspection on foot only from 2 pm until 6pm on the Saturday before the competition. Numbers will be available from the Secretary's office from 1 hour before the first competitor starts. (start fee £10 to include First Aid) Results: The winner will be the competitor with the least number of faults.

NUMBER BIBS
Competitors must wear the correct number at all times when mounted. Competitors must supply their own number bibs, the organisers will only provide the paper inserts

HATS & BODY PROTECTORS
Everyone mounted, whether competing or not, must wear an appropriate hard hat (to comply with current BE Rules) For the cross country element body protectors are obligatory as per the BE approved list (See current rule books) Half chaps/matching boots may be worn

QUERIES OR OBJECTIONS
Objections and Appeals regarding any classes must be in writing and accompanied by a £20 deposit to the Secretary within 10 minutes of the posting of the results of the class.

PRIZE GIVING
All prizes and rosettes will be presented as soon as possible after the completion of each class.

DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
Neither the organizers, nor the sponsors accept any liability for any accidents, injury, illness or damage to horses, owners, riders, spectators, ground or any persons or property whatsoever. HEALTH AND SAFETY The Organisers of this event have 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 Organiser and all the Officials and stewards. You are politely requested to comply with the requests of any Official in order to ensure the safety of yourself and others while attending the event.

GENERAL
Horses can be easily frightened and can be dangerous. Members of the public are requested to keep clear from horse areas/lanes and to avoid behaviour that might alarm horses. Dogs must be kept on a short lead at all times. Emergency Services must have access to all parts of the event site at all times and members of the public must not park vehicles so as to obstruct access. Disability Notice Any person attending the event who suffers from a disability and/or have a wheeled disability conveyance, should park in the indoor arena in the area designated for disabled parking (very close to the secretaries and disabled toilet). The secretaries will have copies of a plan of the areas which we consider safer for them to attend, either in their car or on their disability conveyance.
Access to the Cross-Country course will be limited for safety reasons. If you know you are coming and can advise us prior to the event, then we may be able to assist you to access the course. Disability wheeled motorised conveyance owners should ensure they have third party liability insurance cover.