Grafton Pony Club ODE

Foxhill Farm is located in the unspoilt countryside of South Northants midway between Banbury, Brackley and Towcester. Owned and run by Lesley Smith, this family business offers the perfect environment for you to ride to your full potential.

Set in beautiful countryside, livery owners have the opportunity to hack down endless bridleways, byways and quiet country lanes, as well as having the perfect setting to prepare for competitions throughout the year.

Instruction on your own horse can be provided by Lesley Smith; a qualified and highly experienced instructor. Group and individual lessons are available in all disciplines for every age and ability.

Foxhill offers a wide variety of equestrian facilities and services, including:

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

1. This event will be run in accordance with the Pony Club Eventing Rules 2017, modified where applicable. All competitors must wear fastened hard hats complying with this Rule Book when mounted. Riding at anytime without a hat will result in elimination. Body protectors to correct standards and Medical Armbands must be worn during the Cross Country phase. Hats must be tagged before the first phase of the competition by all Pony Club Members and no timing devices permitted.

2. Horse/pony may only compete once.

3. The Committee reserves the right to refuse an entry without giving a reason & to alter the programme if weather or other conditions require. In the event of cancellation, entry fees less £10.00 per person will be refunded on receipt of SAE by 30^th June 2017.

4. Correct riding attire must be worn at all times when mounted and for dismounted prize giving.

5. No practice over any part of the Course is allowed at any time.

6. Only competing and stewards’ horses allowed at the event.

7. Competitors who, for transport and other reasons, would like to have times near one another please state this clearly on the entry form.

8. Age as on 1^st January 2017.

9. The Organisers reserve the right to section classes according to age and date of birth.

10. Photographer: By entry to this competition, competitors agree to being photographed by the official photographer.

11. THE JUDGES DECISION IS FINAL.

12. Entry fees are non refundable unless withdrawn before the closing date. A vet or doctor’s certificate must accompany withdrawals.

13. All competitors will be expected to ride at their allotted times. Failure to do so may incur elimination.

14. Non PC members must be covered by their own insurance.

15. Veterinary cover will be provided on the day, all fees to be met by the individual.

16. Results will be posted on http://branches.pcuk.org/grafton

HEALTH & SAFETY

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.

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.

All non Pony Club competitors are not covered by The Pony Club insurance and must have their own third party cover. The Grafton Branch of The Pony Club and the organisers of this event are not legally responsible for non Members and their insurance will not cover you.