Cottesmore Pony Club open to all Hunter trial

Withdrawal Date: 20/05/2024

No Refunds after the withdrawal date for whatever reason. Before this date full refunds to be given.

In the unfortunate situation of the event having to cancel all entries will be refunded per class minus an admin fee of £5 (Booking fees are non refundable)

After the closing date please contact the event Organiser cottesmoretet@gmail.com to make any changes

Before the closing date please login to your Horse Events Account and cancel your entry. If a refund is due this will be processed automatically. To withdraw after the closing date please contact the event Organiser cottesmoretet@gmail.com

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

1.     Save for the death or personal injury caused by the negligence of the organisers, or anyone for whom they are in law responsible, neither the organisers of this event or The Pony Club nor any agent, employee or representative of these bodies, nor the landlord or his tenant, accepts any liability for any accident, loss, damage, injury or illness to horses, owners, riders, spectators, land, cars, their contents and accessories, or any other personal property whatsoever, whether caused by their negligence, breach of contract or in any other way whatsoever. Entries are only accepted on this basis.

2.     The organisers of this event have taken all reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of everyone present at this event. For these measures to be effective, everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents. They must obey the instructions of the organisers and all officials and stewards.

3.     All non Pony Club competitors are not covered by The Pony Club insurance and must have their own third party cover. The Cottesmore Branch of The Pony Club and the organisers of this event are not legally responsible for non-pony club Members and their insurance will not cover them.

4.     Safety Rules – Failure to comply with safety rules will result in elimination

5.     Photography– By entry to this competition, competitors agree to being photographed by the Official Photographer and give permission for any photographic and/or film or TV footage taken of persons or horses/ponies taking part in Pony Club activities to be used and published in any media whatsoever for editorial purposes, press information or advertising by or on behalf of The Pony Club and/or official sponsors of The Pony Club.  It should be understood that The Pony Club will select photographs/ footage for publication with care and respect for those shown.

6.     Hats of all competitors must conform to Pony Club regulations – see Pony Club Eventing Rule Book 2024 page 25 – and MUST be tagged with the official Pony Club tag (tags will be available at the venue). Hats must be worn with the chinstrap fastened at all times when mounted.

7.     Body Protector – All competitors must wear a body protector that meets BETA 2018 Level 3 – see Pony Club Eventing Rule Book 2024 page 27.

8.     Whips.  Please note  the rule concerning whips and use of whips  – see Pony Club Eventing Rule Book 2024 page 29.

9.     Dress: Jackets or plain black/navy sweatshirt or Pony Club sweatshirts preferred. Cross Country colours permitted. Long sleeves compulsory.

10.  The organisers reserve the right to alter, amend or cancel any class and reserve the right to disqualify anyone for misuse of the whip or spurs, dangerous riding or any horse in poor or lame condition. and to refuse any entry for any reason and at their sole discretion.

11.  The Judges decisions are final. Objections may only be made by owners or riders and must be submitted to the Secretary in writing within 10 minutes of the final scores being posted on completion of the class, accompanied by a deposit of £20. The deposit will only be repayable if an objection is upheld.

12.  No horse/pony may be ridden by more than one competitor in any one class.

13.  No horse/pony may go round the Cross Country courses more than twice.

14.  No stopwatches to be worn on the XC course.