Essex Hunt North Pony Club Mini One Day Event

ENTRY FEES:  PC Members £35; Non-PC Members £40 including medical cover.

ONLINE ENTRIES: https://www.horse-events.co.uk/.

Entries close on Friday 23 August.  Classes will be very strictly limited and will close when full.  NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY.

Entries may now be made ONLINE ONLY via the following link: Horse Events

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

If you would like to edit your horse or rider details change class or cancel your entry before the closing date of the event please login to your Horse Events account and edit your booking under the ‘EDIT ENTRY’ Tab

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:

Rider & Horse Substitutions form https://www.horse-events.co.uk/rider-horse-substitutions-form/

LATE ENTRIES: Late entries may be permitted if numbers allow at £5 extra.

ROSETTES: Rosettes to 8th in all classes (according to entries).

● Riding Times will be posted on Pony Club Results on or before Friday 30th August. You must be there to compete on time

● Course Walking – The course will be available to walk from 2pm-4.00pm on Saturday 31st August. In the event of adverse weather conditions, please check our website Essex Hunt North Pony Club  and Horse Events

● Number Bibs – You will also be required to print your own bib numbers and bring them with you to the event.  A template will be made available to you on Pony Club Results once times have been published. Alternatively competitors can write their number on an A4 piece of paper, but it must be clearly legible. Remember to print one for each side of your number bib and one for your lorry or car. You will need 3 copies.

AT THE EVENT

● Hat Tagging – Please contact an appropriate Steward or Information Point if you require hat tagging with the new PINK hat tag.

● Scores – Scores will be on Pony Club Results

● Dogs – Dogs are allowed and should be kept on leads at all times.

● Photographer – There will be a Photographer on site with online sales post event.

LEAVING BERWICK

There will be a CLOCKWISE one way system in operation along Berwick Lane on the day of the event. You MUST turn left when leaving Berwick Farm.

COMPETITION RULES

1. ENTRIES CLOSE on Friday 23rd August 2024 OR WHEN CLASSES ARE FULL.   A waiting list will be kept. No entries taken on the day.

Riding Times will be posted on Pony Club Results on or before Friday 30th August. The course will be available to walk from 2 – 6pm on Saturday 31st August.  In the event of adverse weather conditions, please check the website and Pony Club Results.

2. The event is run under RULEBOOK 2024 EVENTING  Hats must be compliant with the current Pony Club rules please check Hat Rule 2024 for details. Hats and body protectors must be worn during the Cross Country.  For cross-country riding at any height a jockey skull cap must be worn.  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, having no peak or peak type extensions. Noticeable protuberances above the eyes or to the front not greater than 5mm, smooth and rounded in nature are permitted. A removable hat cover with a light flexible peak may be used if required.

3. All hats must be tagged with a pink PC, BE or RC hat tag. Body protectors must meet BETA 2018 Level 3 standard (blue label) or BETA 2018 Level 3 standard (blue and black label). Body Protector Rule 2024

4. 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.

5. Medical armbands are advised for cross country if riders are not accompanied by a responsible adult. Unaccompanied riders should notify the secretary and give an emergency contact in case of an accident.

6. 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

7. 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.

8. All non Pony Club members 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.

9. Dogs MUST be kept on a leads.

10. Horses/ponies must be 5 years old or over and may only enter one class.

11. Copies of dressage tests can be found on Dressage Tests (pcuk.org)

12. The Judge’s decision is final.  Objections must be made in writing and accompanied by £20 deposit within 20 minutes of the results being displayed.  The deposit will only be refunded if the objection is sustained.

13. All horses and ponies must be fully vaccinated against equine flu according to the Pony Club Rules. Pony Club Vaccination Rule Please bring your passport when you collect your number. Spot checks will be carried out.