Competitors entering Classes 1 and/or 2 may not enter Class 7. The Show Secretary must be informed of changes to Horse or Rider at least 20mins before the class start time. Change of Horse and Rider is not allowed.
Horse/ponies must be 5yrs or older except for Mini classes where they must be at least 4yrs old. Riders must have attained the age of 10 years by the date of the competition . Points won in BE Events will not apply.
Course: The Eventers Challenge course is made up of a combination of approx 8 show jumps and approx 10 cross country obstacles. Riders complete the show jumping course on the all weather surface, then ride straight out onto the cross country course and ride the XC obstacles. The winners will be the competitors with the least number of penalties in the show jumping and XC, and closest to the optimum XC time.
The competition is guided by BE rules.
Warm Up: No-one on foot in the warm-up arena. No leading/lungeing in the small all-weather arena. Anyone asked to leave the warm-up areas by the Steward must do so immediately. Please respect the jump flags. Priority is given to Eventers Challenge competitors. Show Jumping Warm-up can be found in the small all-weather arena, to the rear of the lorry park (depending on conditions).
Correct riding attire must be worn in all classes. Cross Country colours or show jackets are acceptable. Correctly fitting hard hat manufactured to one of the minimum current standards (PAS 015 (2011) and VG1 with a kitemark, ASTM F1163: 2004a onwards with an SEI mark, SNELL E2016 with a SNELL label and number, AS/NZS 3838, from 2006 onwards with SAI global mark), BS EN1384:2023 with a three-point linkage properly adjusted and fastened, must be worn at all times when mounted at Snowball Farm. Hair must be kept no longer than collar length. No jewellery. Body protectors must be worn when competing in the cross country phase and Level 3 blue BETA 2018 standard will be required when riding at any event. The purple BETA 2009 safety certification will no longer be permitted for use at competitions.
Box and trailer parking is in the field opposite the Farm. Please abide by any signage. Spectators are welcome but please park in the field opposite the Farm and not in the Farm car park. Please keep children under close supervision. All dogs must be kept on leads (non-extending) at all times.
The ruling of the Judges, Fence Judges, Timekeepers and Stewards is final. A deposit of £15.00 must be lodged prior to an objection (in writing), which will be returned if the objection is upheld.
The Organisers reserve the right to refuse entry to any Class for whatever reason they deem necessary, to disqualify any rider at any stage, to alter the schedule at any time. Should the event be abandoned then a £4.00 admin fee will be retained on all refunds. No liability shall fall on the Organisers, Landowners, Judges and Officials in respect of any loss, damage or injury howsoever caused and all competitors are deemed to be liable to indemnify the said persons in respect of any such loss, damage or injury.