Competitions will be run under BRITISH RIDING CLUBS rules.
Where a specific situation is not covered within these rules, the official rules for BRITISH DRESSAGE shall apply. In all cases, the judge’s decision is final. Where possible, we will use British Dressage Listed Judges. Where this is not possible, our Judges will be experienced competitors and/or unaffiliated Judges. All tests will be current British Dressage Tests.Jackets & gloves must be worn. Gaiters are permitted, but no chaps or half-chaps. At all our shows, in hot weather, the Judge may permit competitors to remove their jackets, but only if a long/short sleeved shirt is worn (not sleeveless).
Hats must be worn & comply with current minimum safety standards – PAS 015: 1998 or 2011 provided they are BSI Kitemarked or Inspec IC Marked VG1 01.040: 2014-12 provided they are BSI Kitemarked or Inspec IC Marked ASTM F1163 (2004a or 04a onwards) AND MUST HAVE SEI mark SNELL E2001 or E2016 AND MUST HAVE Official SNELL label and number AS/NZS 3838 (2006 onwards) AND MUST HAVE SAI Global
Whips must not exceed 110cms in length.
Jewellery must not be worn.

ELIGIBILITY RULES:
Riders are asked to enter classes appropriate to the horse/rider combination ability & experience.
Riders underestimating the combinations ability may be asked to consider the class as H/C & enter the next appropriate class

GENERAL:
WITHDRAWING: There will be no refund or entry carry forward for withdrawals received after the close of entries.
LUNGEING: is not permitted.
CHILDREN: under the age of 14yrs MUST be supervised by a responsible adult at all times.
DOGS: Dogs on a Lead at ALL times at Valley Farm 

Photography of Juniors: Professional and Amateur photographers may attend our competitions, upon entering classes you are deemed to have accepted that photographs may be taken of Juniors and possibly used for publicity purposes. • Horses/Ponies under 4 years may enter classes as H/C only. • The organisers reserve the right to refuse entry. • The organisers ask that horses/ponies are not left tied to their trailers/lorries whilst unattended.• Please observe and respect any signs displayed. • Please clear away and take home any litter or droppings. • The organisers accept no responsibility for any accident, loss, damage, injury, illness to horse, rider, owner or spectator or to any property whatsoever. • Riding in practice areas/arenas will comply with current BRC Rules Riders are to behave with consideration to their fellow competitors whilst working in and follow the below guidelines: a) Pass left hand to left hand when meeting another rider coming in the opposite direction unless they are in counter canter, when you should give way by circling. b) Make tack adjustments outside the arena if possible, or near the middle of the arena, but without obstructing the diagonal or centre lines. c) To avoid accidents, announce that you intend to enter an indoor practice area. d) Ensure your whip is not so long or used so that it could upset a passing horse. e) Do not halt or walk on the outside track and always leave room for other riders to pass. f) Do not lunge without the permission of the organiser and only if there is sufficient room so as not to cause inconvenience to other riders. g) Trainers or other pedestrians are not to stand in the collecting rings or practice areas/ arenas and must minimise disruption to other riders when helping their client. h) Riders with impaired vision should wear a white armband whilst warming up as an indication to other riders. i) If a warm-up arena is becoming overcrowded, the organiser or steward/marshal may ask competitors not competing that day to leave. An organiser/steward may impose a limit on the number of horses allowed in the warm-up arena, giving priority to those closest to performing their test.

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HALESWORTH & DISTRICT RIDING CLUB WOULD LIKE TO THANK GROVE HOUSE FARM FOR THE USE OF THEIR VENUE & FACILITIES.