Grafton Hunt Pony Club Open Hunter Trials OPEN HUNTER TRIALS

By kind permission of the Temple Family

QUALIFIER FOR ELANDLODGE.COM NATIONAL HUNTER TRIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Entries via www.horse-events.co.uk – entries close on 9^th April

All entries are subject to a non-refundable booking fee which will be stated online on a per class basis

XC Steward/Judge – Fiona Rolt

Photographers, caterers, and paramedics will be in attendance.

The following classes are available for the Grafton Hunt Pony Club Open Hunter Trials

Entries via www.horse-events.co.uk

No Horse or Pony may compete in more than two classes in Classes 2-8

Entries close:  on 9^th April

Following the pairs class, this course will be available for Clear Round – cash on the day.

MINI COURSE – 40CM, 10-12 JUMPS IN SELF-CONTAINED FIELD

CLASS 1: Entry fee Section a & b: GHPC members £15, non-members £19 – Entry fee pairs GHPC members £25, non-members £30

60CM COURSE – APPROX 15 JUMPS OVER A SHORTENED SECTION OF THE MAIN COURSE

CLASS 2 – PAIRS: Entry fee GHPC members £35, non-members £40 per pair

CLASS 3 – INDIVIDUAL: Entry fee GHPC members £20, non-member £24

MAIN XC COURSE

CLASS 4 & 6 – PAIRS: Entry fee GHPC members £46, non-members £50 per pair

CLASS 5, 7 &  8 – INDIVIDUAL: Entry fee GHPC members £30, non-members £35

Entry fees include medical cover, and are subject to a non-refundable booking fee

If you would like to change the class please email info@horse-events.co.uk and if there is space available we will do this for you.

For ALL changes of horse and rider substitutions after the closing date there is a £5 charge please fill out the following form online at: https://www.horse-events.co.uk/rider-horse-substitutions-form/

Starting Times available on Horse Events from 13^th April

The course may be walked on Thursday 14^th April 2022 after 2pm 

Riders are required to provide their own numbers, available to print from Horse-Events, and number bib.

Cup for the best Grafton Hunt Pony Club Member
Rosettes 1^st – 6th and 1^st – 4^th in pairs classes

Rules and Conditions of Entry 

1. The Pony Club ‘Public and Products Liability Insurance’ Policy includes cover for all the official Area Competitions and the Championships. Details of this insurance are available on The Pony Club website.
2. In the event of any accident, loss or damage occurring to a third party or to the property of a third party (including the general public and competitors) no liability should be admitted, and full details should be sent at once to The Pony Club Office.
3. Organisers of this event have taken reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of everyone present. For these measures to be effective, everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring and must obey the instructions of the organisers and all the officials and stewards.
4. 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 person or property whatsoever. Entries are only accepted on this basis.
5. The event is run under current PCUK eventing rules for XC:  https://pcuk.org/media/hs3jrvkc/rulebook-eventing-web-v22-1-1.pdf
6. No hat or body mounted cameras.
7. The decision of the judges is final.
8. Riders are required to provide their own numbers, available to print from Horse-Events, and number bib.
9. If you would like to edit your horse or rider details before the closing date of the event please login to your Horse Events account and edit your booking under the ‘MY BOOKING’ Tab
10. If you would like to change the class please email info@horse-events.co.uk and if there is space available we will do this for you.
11. For ALL changes of horse and rider substitutions after the closing date there is a £5 charge please fill out the following form online at: https://www.horse-events.co.uk/rider-horse-substitutions-form/
12. Hats must comply with current Pony Club 2022 rules. All hats must have aquamarine Pony Club Tag (tagged by their own branch) or BE/BRC hat tag before the event. They must be worn with the chin strap correctly fastened at all times when mounted. No fixed peaks. For a full list of approved hat standards, please go to pcuk.org
13. Body Protectors must be worn. Body protectors must meet BETA 2009 Level 3 standard (purple label). Competitors wearing body cages MUST leave the key with the Secretary before they go cross country. If you wear an air jacket you must wear a Level 3 body protector underneath.
14. In the event of the Hunter Trials being cancelled, a percentage of the entry money may be retained. No refund for withdrawals after closing date of entries. Withdrawals before closing date will be refunded.
15. No Horse or Pony may compete in more than two classes in Classes 2-8
16. All horses or ponies must have had an annual flu vaccination
17. A practice fence will be provided. Any competitor jumping any other fence on the field or course, except when competing, will be disqualified for the rest of the day.
18. Age as of 1st January 2022
19. Late entries will only be taken subject to space.
20. Dogs to be kept on lead at all times please, including the course walk.
21. All non-Pony Club competitors must hold valid insurance
22. Qualification for the Eland Lodge Championships is only valid for the top three if they have gone clear.
23. Qualification for the Eland Lodge Championships is only valid for the height qualified for.

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

Event booking Closing Date 09-04-2022

Cancellation Policy In the event of the Hunter Trials being cancelled, a percentage of the entry money may be retained.