These rules apply to all persons attending any event organised by the Club and will be displayed for the benefit of non-members.

1. The Judge's decision is final and binding. Any queries to be referred to a Member of the Committee who can be recognised by their name badge. Discourtesy to Judges, Stewards or Club Officials will not be tolerated and the Committee will take action against the person concerned.

2. Objections to be submitted in writing to the Chairman or Show Secretary within 15 minutes of the close of the class together with a deposit of £10 which will be returned if the objection is up-held by the Judge, Steward and Committee.

3. The Committee retain the right to ban any horse/pony or rider/handler from any Show or event.

4. Timings of classes - the times in this schedule are approximate.  The right is reserved to vary the order or composition of the schedule, or to split or combine classes if entries dictate.  It is the responsibility of the competitor to enter classes which do not clash as Judges will not delay classes indefinitely for late competitors.  If a Judge decides to change the time of their lunch break then this will be announced at least one class in advance.

5. No late entries will be accepted once the class has started.  Alterations to entries must be notified to the entry desk or class steward before the start of the class. Incorrect details on the class sheet may cause loss of a place, qualification or Championship Points. Please use the same name for the horse/pony all season to avoid any misunderstanding. A horse/pony may only enter a Working hunter or Handy Pony class once on the day and may not re-enter with a different rider.   

6. Please check your change before leaving the entries desk, as mistakes cannot be rectified later.

7.  Apart from genuine injury to horse or rider/handler entry fees will NOT be refunded.

8. The Club and Committee accept no responsibility for accident, loss or damage to any animal, rider/handlers, spectators, vehicles or any property.  It is therefore advisable that competitors are fully insured.  In the event of an accident a veterinary surgeon has full authority to act.

9. FIRST AID & VETERINARY ATTENTION - Several Club Officials are first aiders and in the event of a all or serious accident please do not move the person unless a qualified first aider instructs. If a first aider or the Judge so considers, a rider will not be allowed to continue after a fall or accident. (No loss of points). If a horse/pony is injured a Vet of the owner's choice can quickly be called out or the Club will call out a duty Vet from the practice of Mr B Johnson if necessary.   If a Judge considers a horse or pony to be lame it must leave the ring if the Judge so requests.

10. Correctly secured skull caps/riding hats to BSI Standard 4472 or 6473/PAS015 must be worn by any rider when mounted on any part of the showground or box park. A competitor whose hat comes off or unfastened whilst competing MUST replace/fasten it before continuing (and will not be penalised for doing so) or they will be eliminated from the class. Any competitor aged under 16 must wear a hard hat in all classes, both ridden and in hand (including the Young Riders ring) as an extra safety precaution. 

11. Whips-excessive use will not be tolerated either in or out of the ring. Spurs-not allowed in an Equitation class.

12. Where ages are applicable they will be taken as from 1st January, 2009.

13. No horse/pony under four years of age may enter any ridden class.

14.  All Dressage competitions are run under BD rules. Please note the following condition of entry:

            Prelim -  Horse/Pony to have NO BD dressage points      
            Novice - Horse/Pony to have up to 50 BD dressage points   
            Elementary - Horse/Pony may have up to 100 BD dressage points

1. Novice (horse/pony or rider means not to have won a 1st place in that section prior to 1st January 2009 ie. Novice Showing - not to have won a 1st in any Ridden  Showing Class, Novice Working Hunter  not to have won a 1st in any Working Hunter class, Novice Equitation - not to have won a 1st in any Equitation class. Any horse/rider eligible for entry in a novice class may continue to enter that class for the full season. Novice horses/riders may also enter open classes if they wish - providing they can prove that their horse is a genuine novice if should any query arise.

2. Equitation - snaffle bits only are permitted in all equitation classes. Wilkie Snaffles are not permitted. Riders aged 10 & under may only enter one equitation class and must remain in that class for the season.

17.     In the In-hand classes a horse may be shown by another member entered under the name of the owner (providing the owner is also a member) but competitors may not enter more than one horse    under that members name in any single class. Remember it is the name on the entry sheet that is awarded points, provided that person is a member, and cannot be amended after the show date.
18.     Brood mare and foal classes at June, July, August and September shows are full points classes but attendance at at least two to qualify for championships. Mares may be shown with this year's foal or covering certificate to foal next year.
19.     Stallions and Colts aged 2 years and over may compete at outdoor  shows provided they are handled by an adult (aged 18 or over) at ALL times. No stallions or colts allowed at the Indoor show due to limited space.  All Stallions aged over 2 years to be licensed or registered as a stallion with the appropriate breed society. All entire animals, except foals and yearlings, to be bitted or in the case of Arabs only, to be on a choke chain.
20.    Dogs must be kept under control at all times. Do not leave animals unattended or in vehicles for any length of time without fresh air or water (especially in hot weather).
21      Competitors in NCPA classes and any other qualifiers are subject to the rules and conditions of those Associations as well as the rules of the Club.

IN-HAND SHOWING - Individual Championship in all classes. Section champion to the same horse/member combination with the highest total of points from a maximum of three in hand classes. Classes must be entered at least three times to qualify (excluding the Young Handlers’ class). 

RIDDEN SHOWING - Individual Championship in all classes. Section champion to the same horse/member combination with the highest total of points from a maximum of three ridden showing classes. Classes must be entered at least three times to qualify.

EQUITATION - Individual Championship in all classes. Section champion to the same horse/member combination with the highest points in one class only.  

WORKING HUNTER - Individual Championship in all classes. Section champion to the same horse/member combination with the highest points in one class only.

HANDY PONY - Individual Championship in all classes. Section champion to the same horse/member combination with the highest points in one class only.

YOUNG RIDERS - Individual Championships for the Bonny Pony, points from Novice Young Handlers and Best Figure of Eight in Trot are combined into one championship. Points from the two fun races will be combined to one championship called Young Riders Gymkhana Championship.  No Section Championship in this section.

DRESSAGE - Individual Championship in all classes. Junior and Senior Championship to the same Horse/Member combinations with the points attained in one class only.

VICTOR LUDORUM - The Junior Member and Senior Member with the highest points total (and who has competed in at least three sections) will be awarded the Junior and Senior Victor Ludorum awards respectively.  Classes which do not count towards the Victor Ludorum awards are: Young Handlers, all novice classes in the Ridden showing, Equitation and Working Hunter sections, Young Riders classes and Pairs Equitation. 

OVERALL POINTS CHAMPION will be awarded to the member with the highest points total from ALL classes. Other special awards will be made at the Presentation Party at the discretion of the committee including Junior Most Improved & Senior Most Improved (Same horse/pony and member combination for two seasons), Most Promising Newcomer (A new member who, in the Committee’s opinion is the most promising new competitor). Plus any other awards of merit agreed by the Committee.