Essex Hunt North Pony Club AUTUMN HUNTER TRIAL

Online entries only via the following link: https://www.horse-events.co.uk/

ENTRIES: Entries close on Sunday 22nd September 2024.

Each horse / pony can only enter 2 classes.

WITHDRAWALS & REFUNDS: Withdrawals before closing date will be refunded. No refunds after the closing date.

Late entries are subject to space and incur a £10 late entry fee.

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/

Courses – the Novice course will run over the junior course and is designed to be encouraging. The Intermediate course will include water and be a fair test for those competing at this level. The Open Course will be up to height with some fair questions for horse and rider.

Drawn Order – Times will be published prior to the event and these can be found on Pony Club Results.

Course Walking – The course will be available to walk from 2.00pm-6.00pm on Saturday 28th September. In the event of adverse weather conditions you will receive a “news flash” email from Horse Events.

Number Bibs – You will be required to print your own bib numbers and bring them with you to the event. A template will be made available to you from Pony Club Results. Competitors can write their number on an A4 piece of paper, but it must be clearly legible. Remember to print one for each side (2 copies) of your number bib. Number bib inserts are available from Bibnets and Bibeaze.

There will be a photographer and hot refreshments present.

Organiser: Joanne Haigh joanne.haigh@rocketmail.com 07931504880

Entries Secretary: Anna Billings annapc66@gmail.com

COMPETITION RULES

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 Essex Hunt North 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.

4. The winner will be the competitor with no jumping faults and nearest the optimum time.

5. The event is run under PC Eventing Rules 2024. Hats must comply with the current Pony Club rules please check Pony Club Dress Rules for details. Hats and body protectors must be worn during the Cross Country. For cross-country riding over fences 80cms high and above, a jockey skull cap must be worn, with no fixed peak, peak type extensions or noticeable protuberances above the eyes or to the front and should have an even round or elliptical shape with a smooth or slightly abrasive surface. A removable hat cover with a light flexible peak may be used if required. It is also strongly recommended that a jockey skull cap is worn for cross-country riding over lower fences. All hats must be tagged with a pink PC, BE or RC hat tag. Body protectors must meet BETA 2018 Level 3 standard. Hats & body protectors will be checked at the secretaries when collecting numbers.

6. Medical armbands are advised for cross country if members are not accompanied by a responsible adult.

7. No recording device is permitted (e.g. hat cameras) as they may have a negative effect on the performance of the hat in the event of a fall.

8. Competitors who have been eliminated may continue over the rest of the course but must give way to following riders and leave immediately if directed by an official.

9. Horses/ponies must be five years old or over and may only enter two classes. No stallions.

10. All horses and ponies must be fully vaccinated against equine flu according to the Pony Club Rules.