Essex Union PC XC Rally at Isleham Eventing XC with David Merrett

David Merrett Is one of the most experienced coaches in Essex having ridden Burley, Three Day Events and been team manager for national youth Eventing teams including some of the most well known eventers riding the professional circuit now. Please enter the level you feel is appropriate to the current ability of rider and horse. Groups will be a maximum of four in a group. Rides will be 1 hour 30 minutes. This rally is open to all members, regardless of age however due to jumps avoailable rider and pony need to be confident of jumping fixed fence XC jumps of 80cm or bigger. The first session of the day will commence at 10.30am giving people time to get to this location, with further sessions to follow. Riders will be notified of their time slot two days before the rally and therefore entries will close 5 days before it is to be held.

Just a few housekeeping points, please: • Please arrive promptly for your ride times. Our Instructos coach back-to-back ries throughout the day and if you are running late, the ride will start without you. • Please ensure your tack is clean and safe, ponies also need to be clean and smart, not to Household Cavalry standards as we appreciate there is a lot of mud about at the minute, but everything should be clean please. • Rally attire must be adhered to, jodhpurs can be either white, beige, navy, black or brown. • Under 10s should wear white shirt, Pony Club tie and sweatshirt. • 10 and over are allowed to wear Pony Club polo shirt or rugby shirt. • No hoodies please. • Any hair longer than collar length needs to be in a hair net and gloves must be worn by all. • Numnahs should be either white, black, brown or navy. No coloured numnahs are permitted. • Please plan for all weathers when considering horse/rider and support crew and bring water for your ponies. • Please do clear all hay and droppings from the car park before you leave.