Competition Rules
All competitions are run under British Riding Club rules unless otherwise stated
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All ages are taken from 1st January of the competition year.
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The organisers reserve the right to cancel or amend a class in any way
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Correct riding dress must be worn appropriate to each class.
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A correctly fitting hat conforming to PAS015 or BSEN1384 and carrying the BSI kitemark must be worn at all times when mounted. A body protector of level 3 standard must be worn when riding cross country
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Spurs may be worn but must be blunt and maximum of 2 cms. No spurs allowed in gymkhana
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No horse or ponies to be left unattended unless correctly secured inside a horsebox or trailer
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The judges and stewards decisions are final
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In any jumping or showing class, if 3 or less competitors are entered, the class may be cancelled or amalgamated
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A rider is not allowed to compete on a lead rein in one activity and off a lead rein in another.
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In rings 1 & 3 any rider that competes HC in a class can only compete HC in subsequent classes
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Members must be willing to show their membership card at all times
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Do not gallop horses or ponies outside the rings
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Do not jump cross country fences, unless part of a competition
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Please respect the property of Atherstone and District Riding Club at all times and do not leave litter in the field, including any horse droppings.
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Neither the committee or anyone acting on their behalf accept any responsibility for any loss, damage or injury, howsoever caused
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A copy of the Club's general rules are on view at the Secretary's Office
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First aid cover will be available on site at all of our shows
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Spectators are most welcome at all our events, but are requested to keep clear of all horse and pony areas and access routes and avoid behaviour which may alarm horses
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Barbecues are NOT permitted
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Dogs are very welcome but must be kept under control and on a lead at all times
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Please keep the gate closed at all times
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All vehicles are parked entirely at the owners risk
Health and Safety Policy
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The organisers have the overall responsibility for Health and Safety at our events. With this in mind, each competition is organised in accordance with Health and Safety Legislation
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Everything reasonably practicable is done to ensure the health, safety and welfare of those attending the events
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For these measures to be effective, each individual must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occuring and conduct themselves in such a way that they do not put themselves or anyone else at risk. They must therefore obey the instructions of the organisers, officials and stewards at all times
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Emergency Services must have access to all parts of the show ground at all times. Vehicles must not be parked so as to obstruct access
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In the case of an emergency, members of the public should contact the nearest official or dial 999 on the nearest telephone. A telephone is located in the Secretary's Office
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Only The Club, it's members and helpers are covered by third party insurance whilst taking part in Atherstone and District Riding Club activities
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We would advise all riders to become British Horse Society Gold Members as this will provide them with third party insurance for all horse related activities
