Open Eventer Challenge & Sunshine Tour Qualifier - OBHS Pony Club

Withdrawal Date: 20/04/2025

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

In the unfortunate situation of the event having to cancel all entries will be refunded per class minus an admin fee of £5.00 (Booking fees are non refundable)

After the closing date please contact the event Organiser aesandford@yahoo.co.uk to make any changes

Before the closing date please login to your Horse Events Account and cancel your entry. If a refund is due this will be processed automatically. To withdraw after the closing date please contact the event Organiser aesandford@yahoo.co.uk

Rules

1. Event to be run under Pony Club Rules 2025, a copy of which can be seen at https://pcuk.org/pony-club-rule-books/
2. Age is taken as at 1^st January 2025.
3. No horse/pony under the age of 5 years may compete.
4. No horse/pony may compete more than once in each class.
5. Horse/pony and rider combinations wanting to compete in two classes may do so, but the classes MUST be consecutive heights.
6. No outside assistance is permitted in the 60cms and above classes
7. The decision of the Organiser, Judges and Stewards will be final.
8. 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.
9. All non-Pony Club competitors are not covered by The Pony Club insurance and must have their own third-party cover.  The OBH(S) 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.
10. The Organisers reserve the right to refuse entry without giving any reason, cancel or alter the times of classes or to withdraw any horse thought to be in an unsound or unsuitable condition.
11. All withdrawals must be made via Horse Events. After the Closing Date, no cancellations will be accepted. Should the event have to be cancelled, for whatever reason, a £5 cancellation fee (to cover costs incurred) will be retained on all refunds.
12. All competitors must be suitably dressed in correct riding attire and in a jockey skull cap with no fixed peak. The hat must comply with current Pony Club rules and must be worn correctly  https://resources.pcuk.org/rules/
13. Gaiters or half chaps may be worn. Body protectors are compulsory for all Cross Country phases. https://resources.pcuk.org/rules/. As a minimum, shoulders must be covered.
14. Air vests – if you wear an air vest, it must only be used in addition to a normal body protector and, in the event of a fall, it must be fully deflated or removed before continuing. If using an air vest, an elasticated number bib must be worn, this to be provided by the competitor.
15. Head Cams may NOT be worn.
16. Jewellery is only allowable in accordance with Pony Club Rules. https://resources.pcuk.org/rules/
17. It is advised that you wear a medical armband if you are unaccompanied.
18. There will be a brief tack inspection, but please note, Competitors (or the accompanying adult) are responsible for their equipment safety and compliance to Pony Club rules.
19. Dogs must be kept on the lead at all times and are not allowed in the Viewing Gallery under any circumstances

Health & Safety

The Organisers of this event have taken every reasonable precaution to ensure the health & 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, all Officials and Stewards. Any accident on the premises of Merrist Wood, however small, must be reported by e-mail to the Organiser: aesandford@yahoo.co.uk. The Organisers may take such action as they feel necessary to protect the health and/or safety of horses and/or riders, or anyone attending the event.