RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR ALL WSRC EVENTS.
1. All events will be run in accordance with the current BHS Riding Clubs Rules Book. A copy of the relevant Rules Book will be available at the Show Secretary’s Office on the day of the show.
2. The decisions of the judges are final.
3. Objections must be made in writing within 30 minutes of the incident, accompanied by a deposit of £20, which will be returned if the objection is upheld.
4. Neither the organisers nor the owners of the venue accept liability for any claims in respect of injury or damage to any person, animal or property, how-so-ever caused.
5. The organisers reserve the right to change judges or appoint substitutes and to amend the schedule as necessary.
6. The organisers reserve the right to reject or cancel any entry made by any persons or cancel any class (refunding all fees paid).
7. Entry fees must be paid at time of entry. No entries will be refunded without a Veterinary Surgeon’s or Doctors certificate.
8. A riding or skull cap complying with at least PAS 015 or higher must be worn at all times when mounted with chin-strap fastened. Team rider’s hats should be checked and marked with the current ‘aqua’ BRC tag before competing.
9. Misuse of spurs or whips will incur elimination. Use of bad language by a competitor will result in them being asked to leave the showground.
10. All competitors must act in a safe and responsible manner at all times.
11. In the event of the show being cancelled, entry fees will be returned (less £5 per competitor/team to cover administration expenses).
12. All horses and ponies ridden in classes must be 4 years of age or over.
13. Please be advised that photography and/or filming will be taking place at our events. If you do not wish to appear in any images captured, please inform the secretary so that we can take appropriate steps to ensure you are not included. The photographs/film could potentially be included in publicity sent to the local press or in WSRC/Area 11 Riding Club promotional materials in the future and may also be published on the WSRC Riding Club website and social media.
14. PLEASE ABIDE BY THE MERRIST WOOD RULES
1. Ensure you pick up your horse’s droppings from the car park and warm up arenas.
2. No hay to be fed outside lorries.
3. Horses and ponies must not be left alone when tied outside horseboxes or trailers.
Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times.