QUALIFICATION FOR MINI CHAMPIONSHIPS

The top two teams and top three individuals at each competition of the following levels: 40cm (lead rein/assisted section), 40cm (on their own/no assistance), 50cm and 60cm will qualify for the Mini Championships which will be held in August 2023. The top two teams and top three individuals from the 70cm (Class 5) will qualify for the 70cm Regional Championship held in August 2023.

Each team at the Championships must include two out of the original four horse/rider combinations.

Any combination of horse and rider may not compete where the height is 30cm lower than that at which they have previously competed. This is meant as a friendly, fairly low key, championships, “a learning experience” so that competitors will feel confident at moving up to Regionals. Riders who have competed at the Regional Show Jumping or Eventing competition are not eligible for the Mini Championships. 

 Strictly no refunds after Monday 12th September.

 RULES AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

Entries are accepted and admission granted only subject to the following conditions, which are deemed to have been accepted by each competitor.

·        Neither the East Devon Branch of the PC nor Bicton Arena nor any judge or any steward, officer or servant shall be liable for anything that may happen from any cause or circumstances whosoever to any person, animal, article or property.

·        It is a condition of entry that each competitor shall indemnify the above mentioned against such matters aforesaid.

·        A copy of the Pony Club Show jumping 2023 Rules & Pony Club Winter League Show Jumping Rules 2022/2023 Series will be with the secretary.

·        The judge’s decision is final. Any objection must be made to the secretary with a deposit of £10 not later than 20 minutes after the incident.

·        The organisers reserve the right to refuse any entry without stating a reason for doing so and also reserve the right to eliminate any competitor who in their opinion places her/himself or others in danger or fails to observe rules.

·        All entries to be made online only. Telephone entries will not be accepted.

·        Horses or ponies must be 4 years or over on the day of the show and No Horses or ponies may be ridden other than by the competitor on the day of the competition.

·        The organisers have taken every reasonable precaution to ensure the health and safety of everyone present. For these measures to be effective everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid or prevent accidents occurring and must obey the instructions of the organisers and officials and stewards.

·        All dogs must be kept on a short lead at all times.

·        All droppings to be picked up and taken home.

·        No horses/ponies are to be left unattended when tied to the lorry/trailer.

·        In the event of cancellation notification will be posted on the East Devon PC website. Monies will be refunded less £5 per entry administration fee.

·        Ages as at date of competition

·        Times will be issued for each competitor and must be strictly adhered to.

·        This competition will be run under Pony Club Show Jumping Rules 2023. The judge’s decision will be final.

·        Classes will be run as SINGLE PHASE.

·        No horse/pony can be ridden in more than two classes. No Combination can compete in both arenas

·        Horses and ponies must be over 4 years on the day of the competition.

·        Correct protective hats must be worn comply with the 2023 Pony Club rules which can be found at www.pcuk.org/index.php/dcs_health_safety/dress_and_tack/ . Hats must be clearly tagged prior to the competition with the aquamarine tag. Failure to comply will result in elimination. The wearing of body protectors is recommended. The Pony Club Saddlery and Dress rules will be strictly enforced.

·        The warm up arena will be stewarded.  

·        The jumps in the warm up arena must not exceed the height of the jumps in the ring.

·        Withdrawals before Monday 12th September will be refunded, after this date strictly no refunds will given.

·        In the event that the competition has to be cancelled all entries will be refunded minus a £5 Admin Fee.