A late entry fee of £10.00 will apply to all entries received after midday on 13 AUG. Wait lists will be held if oversubscribed.
ANY changes to horse or rider made after midday 13 AUG will be subject to a £10.00 admin fee
NO CHANGES TO ENTRY WILL BE PERMITTED WITHIN 3 DAYS OF THE COMPETITION

THIS EVENT IS RUN UNDER BE HORSE TRIALS RULES 2020
BODY PROTECTORS MUST BE WORN - ALL COMPETITORS WILL NEED TO PRINT THEIR OWN A4 NUMBERS AND USE THEIR OWN NUMBER BIB
ALL RIDERS ARE PERMITTED TO BRING ONE SUPPORTER PER HORSE

NO SPECTATORS 

Entries on-line only at www.westwilts.com by midday 13 August 2020
LATE ENTRIES IF SPACE ALLOWS UP TO MIDDAY 19 AUG - £10.00 LATE ENTRY FEE
Payment is secure and it goes directly to West Wilts EC. You will receive an email confirmation of your class entry and payment.

£12.00 START FEE PAYABLE AT TIME OF ENTRY (Shown as First Aid Fee on your Invoice)
THIS WILL BE REFUNDED IF YOU CANNOT COMPETE
THERE WILL BE EXTERNAL FIRST AID, AMBULANCE and VET IN ATTENDANCE

RESULTS: These will be posted the website at the end of the competition day (by 20.00). Please leave the venue as soon as possible after riding.

PRIZES: There will be NO prize giving. Prize money forms will be emailed to placed riders. Stamped Addressed Envelopes to be left for Rosettes /Dressage Sheets. Prizes 1st Place £30.00, 2nd £25.00, 3rd £20.00 Rosettes 1st – 10th

A refund, less £10.00 admin fee, will be made for withdrawals made via email before the close of entries at Midday on 13 August. 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 be subject to a £10.00 admin fee. In the event of abandonment (or cancellation of event due to Covid 19) entry fees will be returned less £15.00 abandonment fee –start fees will be refunded in full.

COVID 19 Terms and Conditions – In line with Government Guidance on the phased return to Sport
• Prior to leaving home all participants should take their own temperature and that of any accompanying person, if there is any doubt they should not attend.
• Any person who displays any symptoms or suspects they may have contracted Covid-19 must not attend the venue. For Symptoms, see Government Guidelines.
• No persons from lockdown areas or regions of the country will be allowed to enter/compete.
• No person that attends the centre should be within 2 metres of any other attendee or staff for in excess of 10 minutes, where this is not possible PPE must be used.
• Currently each competitor is ONLY allowed to bring ONE additional supporting person per horse. This person must travel in the vehicle to the event with the rider and ideally be able to drive the vehicle and horse home in the event of an accident. If your supporting person is unable to drive the vehicle you MUST have made provisions to ensure the vehicle and horse can be removed from the venue. This supporting person must be available to help the rider alongside medical staff in the event of an accident if required. The name of the supporting person will be asked for at the time of arrival into site.
• Children from the same household are allowed on site if they cannot be left at home providing they are supervised at all times and maintain social distancing.
• Follow PUBLIC HEALTH GUIDANCE for hygiene – wash your hands and sanitise.
• Use your own equipment for both horse and rider.
• Please show respect and kindness to everyone you meet at West Wilts.
• You MUST ride on your allocated times, then leave the site as soon as possible after.
• Horse Walks are for HORSES ONLY – NO PEDESTRIANS.
• THE MAXIMUM NUMBERS ALLOWED IN PERMANENT WARM UP ARENAS WILL BE RESTRICTED. It will be displayed on the entrance to the arenas. This number will include stewards, horses & riders and grooms – Stewards & riders take priority.
• Anyone assisting in pole picking should be wearing PPE – please DO NOT TOUCH EQUIPMENT if you are not wearing gloves.
• Horses should be kept 3 horses lengths apart at all times.

EVENT CONTACT NUMBER – 01225 783220 OR 07855 464075

GENERAL CONDITIONS AND RULES

RULES
Will be run under BE Rules for Horse Trials 2020 and includes COVID_19 Regulations – Please observe all current guidelines.
The organisers reserve the right to refuse any entry. No horse or pony may compete in more than one class. PASSPORTS/VACCINATION CERTIFICATES – MINIMUM OF WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS A passport/vaccination certificate with a complete history MUST be brought with the horse/pony. Please ensure that the name of the entered horse matches with the name on the Certificate and that you allow sufficient time for the certificate to be checked. Please check WWEC current vaccination policy. No changes will be allowed on the day in the event of Vaccinations failures.

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 or on the competition day.
Results: The winner will be the competitor with the least number of faults. Results will be posted online at the end of the day, by 20:00.

NUMBER BIBS
Competitors must wear the correct number at all times when mounted. COMPETITORS MUST SUPPLY THEIR OWN A5 NUMBERS AND BIBS.

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 must be made within 20 minutes of posting the results, the fee of £20 will be payable if the objection is not upheld.

PRIZE GIVING
There will be no onsite prize giving – Prize money forms will be emailed to placed riders. Stamped Addressed Envelopes to be left for Rosettes /Dressage Sheets.

DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
Neither the organisers nor the sponsors accept any liability for any accidents, injury, illness or damage to or by horses, owners, riders, spectators, ground or any persons or property whatsoever. We strongly recommend that all persons entering West Wilts have Third Party Insurance in order to protect themselves from injury or damage compensation claims caused by them or their animals.

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, 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. Third Party Liability insurance for horse and rider is strongly recommended.

GENERAL
Horses can easily be frightened and can be dangerous. All pedestrians 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 attendees 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. Access to the XC course will be limited for safety reasons. Disability wheeled motorised conveyance owners should ensure they have third party liability insurance cover.
EVENT CONTACT NUMBER – 01225 783220 OR 07855 464075