SOUTH POOL BRANCH OF THE PONY CLUB OPEN HUNTER TRIALS

Sunday 22 June 2025

Cuttery Farm, East Allington, Totnes, Devon TQ9 7QD by kind permission of John Bond

Directions: From Totnes follow the A381 towards Kingsbridge. Pass through Harbertonford and Halwell. After Halwell village pass the Garage and take the 5^th turning on the left Signposted for Slapton. The course entrance can be found a short distance along on the right-hand side.

Timed Section, closest to the optimum time.

Maximum two cross-country rounds per horse/ pony

Entries Close Sunday 15 June 2025

Withdrawals received after this date will not be refunded

The course will be ready for walking from 2pm on Saturday 21^st June 2025

For more details contact Louise Pears dc.southpool@pcuk.org. If you believe the event may be at risk of cancellation please check the SPPC branch website http://branches.pcuk.org/southpool/

Rosettes to 6th place in all classes

Refreshments available

Please bring sufficient water supplies

Save for any matter in respect of which it would be unlawful for the organiser to exclude or restrict liability, neither the organisers of this event, nor the Pony Club, nor any agent, employee or representative of these bodies, nor the landlord or the tenant of the site, accept any liability for any accident, loss, damage, illness or injury to horses, owners, riders, spectators, land, vehicles or trailers, their contents or accessories, or any other person or property whatsoever, whether caused by their negligence, breach of contract or in any other way whatsoever.  Entries are only accepted on this basis.

The organisers of this event have taken reasonable precautions to ensure the health & safety of everyone present. For these measures to be effective, everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid & prevent accidents occurring & must obey the instructions of the organisers and all the officials & stewards.

Rules

1. The hunter trial will be run in accordance with the current Pony Club Eventing Rules. Please go to http://www.pcuk.org/index.php/dcs_information/rule_books for details. 
2. The committee cannot be held responsible for any damage, loss or injury to persons, horses or property.
3. The decisions of the committee and judges are final.
4. Riding hats and body protectors complying with current Pony Club Eventing Rules, and footwear with heels, must be worn.  Hats and body protectors will be checked when numbers are collected and entrants with non-compliant equipment will not be able to compete. Number bibs are required for all classes and medical armbands are advised. Tack checks may be carried out prior to competing.
5. Correct PC/competition dress to be worn at mounted/unmounted prize giving
6. All horses/ponies to be at least 5 years old.
7. Non-Pony Club members are not covered by the Pony Club insurance policy. Every competitor must either be a member of the Pony Club or have third party liability insurance and be able to show evidence of such insurance if asked.
8. Any unsafe behaviour or behaviour deemed detrimental to a horse or pony’s welfare (e.g. excessive use of the whip or spurs) may at the organisers’ discretion result in the competitor being asked to leave the course.
9. Objections must be lodged in writing with a £10 deposit, to the secretary within 10 minutes of the results being published.
10. No entry fee will be refunded after the closing date for entries.
11. Dogs must be kept on leads at all times.

Entry Fees

Class 1: £10 per entry before or on closing date

Class 2:  £15 per entry before or on closing date

Class 4: £26 per pair before or on closing date

All other classes:  £20 per entry before or on closing date

Entries Close Sunday 15 June 2025

Withdrawals received after this date will not be refunded