Sapey Unaffiliated ODE & 2 Phase Horse Trials

ENTRIES OPEN on Wednesday 17th April on www.horse-events.co.uk  Entry Fees: ODE £87 2-PHT £75 Entry Fee incl. VAT & Start Fee ENTRIES CLOSE & WITHDRAWAL DATE Wednesday 22nd May or earlier if classes are full. LATE ENTRIES after 22nd May – may be accepted online if classes are not full for an additional £15. If you would like to edit your horse or rider details before the closing date of the event, please login to your Horse Events account and edit your booking under the ‘edit entry’ Tab you can also change classes If you would like to change the class, after closing please email info@horse-events.co.uk and if there is space available, we will do this for you. All Entries are subject to a non-refundable Booking Fee. Start Fee is included in your entry but will be refunded should you not start. If you require an invoice for VAT purposes, please email: audrey@alanthacker.co.uk Competitors Numbers will need to be printed and placed in your own bibs. Numbers can be downloaded when getting your times.  Please display your number clearly in your vehicle as you enter the event.  

START TIMES: available at www.horse-events.co.uk and www.sapeycrosscountry.co.uk  1800 on Fri 24^th May.

COURSE WALKING: The XC Course will be open for walking between 2pm – 8pm on Saturday 25^th May  for ALL competitors. Please note the gates will NOT be open before 2pm 

All results will be online and available at www.eventingscores.co.uk and www.sapeycrosscountry.co.uk

PRIZES & ROSETTES: Dressage sheets will be emailed by request greta@sapeycrosscountry.co.uk or posted on receipt of SAE sent to Sapey Cross Country, Mill Farm, Stanford Bridge, Worcester. WR6 6SP For any objections to be made the final set of results will be confirmed at 8pm on the day of the event. If you would like to object or have us check your score you have until 7pm on the day of the competition to do so. Objections must be made to info@horse-events.co.uk or text 07962 251696. Rosettes to 10th place available to collect or on receipt of SAE sent to Sapey Cross Country, Cockshutts Farm, Upper Sapey, Worcester WR6 6XU. Prizes depending on number of starters in each section. Prize proportion 1 in 6 starters.

GENERAL CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:  All classes run in accordance with national guidelines. It is the responsibility of all competitors to ensure that their tack and dress are current in accordance with the rules.   1. It is compulsory that ALL riders wear hats/helmets up to British Standing confirming ALL VG1. These standards have changed for 2023 and the 1998 mark for PAS 015 and the 2001 SNELL are no longer compliant – (PAS 015 MUST NOW BE 2011 AND SNELL MUST BE 2016) All hats must carry a BE/PC/CC or RC Tag. No fixed peaks hats to be worn for the XC phase.   2. No earrings, studs or other body jewellery should be worn.   3. All competitors must wear a body protector meeting the British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA) 2018 Level 3 standard (Blue & Black Label). A body protector of this nature is also required when competitors are wearing an air jacket of any make. From 1sat January 2024 body protectors meeting BETA 2009 standard will no longer be permitted for use. The BETA 2018 label will be the only accepted standard and must be checked in on your arrival at the secretary’s tent.   4. Horse / Ponies must be over 4 years of age and can only be ridden in one class on the day of competition.   5. Elimination – after 3 refusals at any one fence or 4 cumulative refusals the rider will be eliminated and asked to leave the course in walk. Rider or horse fall will be eliminated in any phase of the event. Riders who have had a fall must be checked by the Doctor before leaving the site. Likewise, a Vet must check over a horse who has fallen.   6. Outside Assistance – It is forbidden to give any outside assistance to help a competitor during any phase of the event.   7. Insurance – Each competitor must carry their own insurance liability, whether Pony Club, Riding Club, BHS, BE or independent cover.   8. Litter, horse manure and dog poo bags must not be left on site – anyone seen to be leaving waste will be fined. Dogs must be kept on leads at ALL times.

This event is a ODE 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/