Cottesmore Pony Club Unaffiliated Eventing

Close of Entries for all classes – Monday 27th May Entries to be made online via www.horse-events.co.uk Late entries will be accepted if space allows (Late entries only to be made by email direct to Event Secretary) Late entries – Surcharge £10

ENTRY FEES AND BOOKING FEES

Classes 1, 2, 3, 4 : Cottesmore PC Members £70.00 BF £2.00

Other PC Members £75.00 BF £2.00

Non PC Members £80.00 BF £2.00

Class 5 : Cottesmore PC Members £30.00 BF £2.00

Non Cottesmore PC Members £35.00 BF £2.00

Entries for all classes may have to be limited (first come first served basis)

If classes are oversubscribed, a waiting list will be kept

If you have any difficulty entering online please do not hesitate to contact Horse-Events

Email : Info@horse-events.co.uk Tel: 07962 251696 (not after 7pm)

Times will be published by 7pm Thursday 30th May and posted on

www.ponyclubresults.co.uk

XC Course Designer and Ground Preparation : Mr Guy Herbert

Ground will be treated by a BE Equivator as necessary

Generous class sponsorship has been received for classes as follows:-

Rural Insight Land & Development: Class 1 – 100cm Eventing

Coppice Homes: Class 2 – 90cm Eventing

William Hercock Ltd : Class 3 – 80cm Eventing

Brooke Priory School : Class 4 – 70cm Eventing

Refreshments available

Paramedics in attendance

No Dogs please – This is a working farm

Rider and Horse amendments can be made online by logging into your Horse Events account under edit my entry. You can edit your details here up until close of entries.

If you need to cancel an entry or change a class before the closing date as above in your account edit entry.

Substitutions may only be made after the closing date as per PC Eventing Rules 2024. For ALL changes/substitutions of horse and rider after the closing date there is a £10 charge. Please fill out the following form online at https://www.horse-events.co.uk/rider-horse-substitutions-form/ For any changes after the times have been produced please contact the event secretary

This event is a Qualifier for the Horse Events National Unaffiliated SEG & Young Horse Eventing Championships 2024 Incorporating:

* Amateur ONLY classes – Riders must meet eligibility criteria to ensure a true amateur class

* Open class for young horses – open to all levels of rider with horse 4, 5 or 6 years in their 1st or 2nd year of eventing.

* Schools Equestrian Games Eventing Championships – the Prestigious Schools Eventing series to find the Schools eventing champions.

Championships 21st -22nd September  – Dauntsey Park, Wiltshire. 80, 90 & 100cm

For full information on how to qualify and venues visit: https://www.horse-events.co.uk/horse-events-national-eventing-championships/

THE COURSE MAY BE WALKED AFTER 2.00PM ON FRIDAY 31st MAY

COURSE PLANS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE START

THERE WILL BE A TACK AND TURNOUT INSPECTION IN THE COLLECTING RING

Please bring your own number bibs and printed numbers (numbers can be printed from www.horse-events.co.uk) and www.ponyclubresults.co.uk

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

1. This Horse Trials will be run in accordance with Pony Club Eventing Rules 2024. All rules are available at https://pcuk.org/officials/rulebooks/

2. 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

3. 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.

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

5. 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 PC Members and their insurance will not cover them.

6. 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.

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

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

9. Saddlery/Equipment – Please see Pony Club Eventing Rule Book 2024.

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. Queries may only be raised via the Secretary. Protests/objections will be managed as per the Pony Club Eventing Rulebook 2024.

12. No horse will be allowed to compete in more than one class.

13. A valid passport and vaccination record must accompany the horse/pony to this event and must be available for inspection if required by event officials. Vaccinations must be in accordance with the Pony Club Eventing

Rulebook 2024. Spot checks will be carried out.