Christmas Newsletter 2012 - The Pony Club Branches

Please ensure you read rules and Conditions of Entry. Further details on PC website
www.pcuk.org/suffolk
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
1 The organisers reserve the right to refuse any entries.
2 Competitors may be disqualified from any class for causing any unnecessary delay to the
continuity of the event.
3 Entry fees are NOT refundable under any circumstances after the close of entry unless
cancelled by the organisers or on presentation of a current Vet’s certificate or Doctor’s note.
4 Pony Club Show Jumping Guidelines supported by Pony Club Show Jumping Rules 2012.
5 Objections must be made in writing to the Secretary within 30 minutes of the occurrence or
the publishing of results accompanied by a £20 deposit. No video evidence will be
considered under any circumstances
6 Legal Liability. Save for death or personal injury caused by the negligence of the organisers,
or anyone for whom they are in law responsible, neither the organisers of any event to which
these rules apply, nor the Pony Club, Topthorn Equestrian Centre nor any agent, employee or
representative of these bodies, accept any liability for any accident, loss damage, injury or
illness to horses, owners, riders, spectators, land, cars, their contents and accessories, or any
other persons or property whatsoever, whether caused by their negligence, breach of contract
or in any other way whatsoever.
7 No horses/ponies under 4 years of age allowed to compete.
8 Health and Safety. The Organisers of this event have taken reasonable precautions to ensure
the health and 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 and all Officials and Stewards.
9 HAT REGULATIONS – It is mandatory to wear a protective helmet manufactured to one of
the minimum standards listed. It must bear the CE mark and a quality symbol. PAS
015:1998, EN 1384:1996, BS EN 1384:1997 together with the BSI Kitemark. Snell E2001,
with the official Snell label and number, AS/NZS 3838 1998, AS/NZS 3838 2003 with the
SAI Global symbol. The CE symbol on its own is not sufficient. Hats must be worn when
mounted, with chin strap fastened at all times. Hats with long ventilation slits are not
allowed for anyone over the age of 9 yrs old. Hats with vertical plastic/metallic strips are
permitted. (see PC Rules 2012) Hats will be checked and tagged when collecting numbers.
10 Riding jackets are COMPULSORY in show jumping classes.
11 Hair must be restrained and in a hair net if long. NO HAIR below the collar. No watches,
electronic devices or jewellery allowed.
12 Cream/beige jodhpurs must be worn. Numnahs must be plain navy, brown, black, cream or
white with the same colour binding.
13 No trotting or cantering in public areas - only in warm up arena.
14 No dogs, bikes, scooters or ball games.
15 No access to private areas including barns and stables.