Show Date

Sun, Jul 21, 2019

Closing Date

Wed, Jul 17, 2019

Email:

emma@elsteadridingclub.co.uk

Website:

www.elsteadridingclub.co.uk

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Show Secretary: Elstead Riding Club

Deer Park Cottage, Grayswood Road, GRAYSWOOD, HASLEMERE, Surrey, GU27 2DJ
Tel: 07773654223, Mobile: 07773654223, Email: jennydutton5@googlemail.com

Show Information

Entries/queries to: Emma Kampa, 88 Hawkesworth Drive, Bagshot, Surrey, GU19 5QZ. 07453 302941 / emma@elsteadridingclub.co.uk
Entries Close: Wednesday before the show date
Late entries: £2 extra per class. Entries taken on the day
Note: Will be judged as a single phase competition. Competitors will jump the whole course with the time taken in the second half of the course determining placings if there is equality of faults

PLEASE NOTE:
THE CLUB FIELD WILL BE OPENED ONE HOUR BEFORE THE START TIME OF THE FIRST CLASS ON SHOW DAYS AND MAY BE LOCKED AS SOON AS ½ HOUR AFTER THE LAST CLASS FINISHES
HATS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES WHEN MOUNTED AND SHOULD BE TO THE MINIMUM STANDARD WITH HARNESS PROPERLY ADJUSTED AND FASTENED. For details on the current minimum standard please see the rules at the end of the schedule.
Liphook Equine Hospital are on call – please see the secretary if you require veterinary assistance
THERE IS NO WATER SUPPLY AT THE FIELD
Horses who are not competing are not allowed on the showground without prior permission from the show secretary
Juniors are those aged under 18 on 1 January 2019.
Club Safeguarding Officer – Fiona Foster contact: fiona@elsteadridingclub.co.uk

Payment Details & Event Fees

Entries in advance but we will accept entries on the day. You can book using our Secure Online Entry System.
Payment is secure and it goes directly to Elstead Riding Club.
You will receive an email confirmation of your booking and payment.

Entry Fee: £12.00 per class (ERC members £8.00) + £3.00 1st Aid Per Rider

Special Classes

All relevant classes at Elstead Riding Club events up to 31st July are qualifiers for The Sunshine Tour Championships held at The All England Jumping Course, Hickstead from Thursday 12th – Sunday 15th September 2019. The Championships are for unaffiliated and amateur competitors in Dressage from Intro to Elementary, Show Jumping from Lead Rein to 1.05m; Showing for lead rein, in-hand, ridden, working hunter, veterans, plus many more, Eventers Challenge from 60cm through to 1m. Qualification: 1st – 4th in dressage, show jumping & showing. Bring your Personal Qualification Form available from www.sunshinetour.co.uk or ask the Secretary for a ‘Wild Card’. Rules and restrictions apply, please check the website www.sunshinetour.co.uk for Terms & Conditions.

Members points leagues:
Members competing in both Open and Closed club events throughout the year will gain points towards the various annual trophies, to be presented at the Club’s AGM. Points are accumulated for each horse/rider combination on the basis of 6 points for 1st place, 5 points for 2nd, 4 points for 3rd, 3 points for 4th, 2 points for 5th and 1 point for 6th. There are separate junior and senior trophies for the overall points champion as well as for each discipline (showing, show jumping and dressage). In addition to the points trophies there are various other club awards including those for junior attendance as well as achievement and improvement. For more details please see www.elsteadridingclub.co.uk/points.html.

Terms & Conditions

1. All events will be run in accordance with the current British Riding Clubs Rule Book. It is the competitor’s responsibility to ensure that they comply with all BRC rules which can be found on the BRC website: http://www.bhs.org.uk/enjoy-riding/british-riding-clubs/brc-handbook 2. A ‘Riding Hat’, designed to provide protection and with a three point harness properly adjusted and fitted, must be worn at all times when mounted by anyone, whether or not a competitor, at all Elstead Riding Club events/competitions, including exercising, warming up and competing. Failure to do so may incur elimination. The British Riding Clubs standard for protective headgear can be found at: http://www.bhs.org.uk/enjoy-riding/british-riding-clubs/brc-handbook competitors are responsible for ensuring their hat meets the required standard 3. The decision of the Judge is final 4. Any objection must be made in writing within 30 minutes of the incident, accompanied by a deposit of £20 which will be refunded if the objection is sustained 5. Neither the organisers nor the Hampton Estate accept liability for any claims in respect of injury or damage to any person, animal or property, however caused 6. The organisers reserve the right to amend the schedule as necessary 7. The organisers reserve the right to reject or cancel any entry made by any person or cancel any class (refunding any fees paid less £2 per competitor to cover administrative expenses) 8. All entry fees by post, or on the day, must accompany entry forms 9. No entries will be refunded except in the case of injury/illness of horse/rider where evidence of this is supplied e.g. letter/invoice from vet, medical certificate, etc. 10. Dogs must be kept on leads at all times whilst in the Club Field 11. All competitors must wear the correct riding clothes whilst competing and exercising at competitions 12. Stewards instructions must be followed 13. Misuse of whips or spurs will incur elimination. Blatant use of bad language may result in the competitor being eliminated and/or barred from further competitions 14. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult 15. Horses must be kept to a walk unless in the warm-up or competition arenas 16. The organisers reserve the right to eliminate any competitor who, in their opinion, places him/herself or others in any danger or who fails to observe the rules in this schedule 17. Horses who are not competing are not allowed on the show ground without prior permission from the show secretary 18. STALLIONS AND COLTS must be shown in a suitable bit and bridle with a stallion disc. Stallions/colts must not be led or ridden by a junior (under 18 years old). 19. All competitors and/or owners, must have their own insurance which includes suitable public liability.

HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY
This Health and Safety Policy applies to all events run by the Elstead Riding Club
1. The organiser of each event has the overall responsibility for health and safety 2. All events are organised in accordance with health and safety legislation as applicable. All who have, to any extent, control of premises or site at the event are responsible for ensuring that: a] everything reasonably practicable is done to ensure the health and safety and welfare of those attending the event; b] they conduct themselves so that they do not put themselves or anyone else at risk; c] access to and egress from the site is safe and unobstructed 3. Those referred to in paragraph 2 above include all officials of the event and members of the Committee 4. All individuals attending an event have a responsibility for their own safety and must act in such a way that others are not put at risk by their actions 5. Emergencies a] First aid cover is provided on site at all open events. Anyone requiring medical attention should report, or be reported, to the Secretary's office; b] 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; c] In the case of an emergency, members of the public should contact the nearest official. If emergency services are required, members of the public should report immediately to the Secretary's office 6. Horses can easily be frightened and can be dangerous. Members of the public are requested to keep clear from horse areas and to avoid behaviour which might alarm horses 7. Emergency contact details, and vehicle information MUST be lodged with the Secretary if you are competing on your own