Refund of entry fees
As a general rule refunds will not be permitted & are at the discretion of the event organising committee member. If your space can be filled then a refund may be allowed, minus any booking fees.
Health & safety
As organisers & managers of Winchester Riding Club we take all reasonable precautions to ensure the health & safety of everyone present at our activities .However, horse riding is a risk sport , & consequently we do not accept liability for any loss, accident or damage to any person, animal, vehicle or goods occurring in connection with any of our events. Instructions of the organisers & all WRC officials & stewards must be adhered to at all times.
Fall of horse /rider
As a club we have a duty of care to our members/riders. Therefore, for the avoidance of doubt, the following procedure will apply at all WRC events:
If you have a fall (horse or rider) anywhere at a WRC venue you may not remount until your situation has been assessed & discussed with two 1st aid trained committee members or an authorised trainer & one committee member.
Hats & Body Protectors
Your riding hat should now have the standard, PAS 015:2011, SNELL 2016, VG1 01.040 2014-12 with either a BSI Kitemark or a Inspec IC Mark, ASTM F1163 2004a or 04a onwards which must have a SEI mark or AS/NZS 3838 2006 onwards which must have a SAI Global Mark.
Body protectors should have the standard 2009 or above, however keep in mind when buying a new body protector that from the 01st January 2024, 2009 body protectors will be abolished, and you should only ride in a body protector with a BETA 2018 label in.