These rules apply for every show the club runs
The event will be based under British Riding Club rules. (http://www.bhs.org.uk/enjoy-riding/british-riding-clubs/brc-handbook). However as this event is not a BRC qualifier the Club is able to run rules at their discretion. Please DO NOT attend if you have any Covid symptoms. A full set of BDRC rules can be located at: https://www.bromsgroveridingclub.co.uk/bdrc-rules-2/
ALL SHOWS
Refusal of entry based on the condition of the horse/pony is at the discretion of the BDRC Committee.
Classes will be split into Open and Restricted. To clarify, if you are competing in the class above, you will automatically be added into the open section for the class below. As we give placings from 1st to 10th, we will not be splitting the classes into Juniors and Seniors (only Open and Restricted). A Junior is someone who is under 18 on 1st Jan 2023.
If you are winning a level on a regular basis we ask that you either move up a level or go HC.
No horse or pony under the age of four may compete and it is recommended that horses/ponies are up to date with their influenza vaccinations in line with the BRC Rule Book.
Any horse & rider combinations that are BS/BE/BD registered may only compete at their BS/BE/BD level or higher, and MUST be in the Open section of their level.
Any horse & rider combinations that compete at Area (for any club) may only compete at their Area level or higher, and MUST be in the Open section of that level.
All entries must be paid for two days after booking. Any entries where payment is not received when the times are released, will not be included. Times are generally issued on the Thursday before a show, if your booking has not been included on the times due to lack of payment, there will be an additional £2 late fee added.
We run a no refund policy. If anyone withdraws prior to the closing date, a credit may be held by the club but it is the rider’s responsibility to keep track of this credit. No credit/refunds will be given for withdrawals once the times have been released or on the day—this is due to the cancellation policy at the venue and the fact that the Club will be liable for the cost regardless.
In the case of bad weather a refund may be given should the event be cancelled however this will be based on a percentage once the venue/instructors have been compensated.
Each rider will be given a warm up time and a competing time. Warm up will be strictly controlled.
Emergency/Next of Kin information must be provided when booking a Class if travelling alone—mobile numbers only.
The judge’s decision is final.
Objections must be handed to the secretary in writing with a £20.00 deposit within half an hour of any incident. No refunds will be given for withdrawals. In the case of bad weather a 50% refund will be given on receipt of an SAE, to be received within 7 days of the cancellation.
The BDRC Committee strongly recommend that the First Aider present assesses a rider after a fall. The Club reserves the right to allow the rider to return to the arena to complete the course.
The organisers reserve the right to refuse entry ,without giving reason, or to send away from the show ground anyone using unreasonable behaviour.
Refusal of entry based on the condition of the horse/pony is at the discretion of the BDRC Committee The organisers reserve the right to disqualify any animals, which in their opinion are unfit to compete and any competitor guilty of misconduct or not abiding by the rules.
The committee reserve the right to restrict or close entries in any class once an acceptable number of entries have been received. The organisers also reserve the right to cancel the event, or amend any of the conditions as they think fit.
No horse or pony under the age of four may compete and it is recommended that horses/ponies are up to date with their influenza vaccinations in line with the BRC Rule Book.
Appropriate riding attire/correct footwear must be worn while mounted.
Stop watches are not permitted.
Photographs are taken at BDRC events by our attending photography company, it is taken that permission has been given by attendees/parents/guardians for BDRC to use such material for publication/promotional purposes.
The show organisers do not accept responsibility for any loss, damage or injury, etc which may be sustained by persons, horses or ponies, vehicles or property, servants in connection with, or arising out of the event. It shall be deemed a condition of entry that each competitor shall agree to indemnify the organisers against any such accident.
Excessive use of whips and spurs will result in disqualification.
Everyone must follow the instructions of the stewards and committee.
Please note that where possible, the Committee will organise the classes in the best order for the riders.
Please park sensibly and considerably on the car park.
Do not leave your horse/pony unattended outside the lorry. No hay is allowed on the car park. Dogs must be kept on leads at all times.
On days where only the indoor arena will be used, entries will be restricted if maximum numbers are reached.
Please leave the lorry park as you find it and take rubbish home with you where possible.
Horses can easily be frightened and can be dangerous. Members of the public are requested to keep clear from the edge of the arenas/horse lanes and avoid behaviour which might alarm the horses.
Emergency services must have access to all parts of the site at all times and members of the public must not park vehicles so as to obstruct access.
In the case of an emergency, members of the public should contact the Show Secretary or dial 999 on the nearest telephone.
No galloping/lunging on the show site.
HEALTH &SAFETY
The organiser has overall responsibility for Health and Safety. The event is organised in accordance with Health and Safety legislation and all who have (to any extent) control of premises or site at the event are responsible for ensuring that:
Everything reasonably practicable is done to ensure the Health and Safety welfare, of those attending the event.
They conduct themselves so that they do not put themselves or anyone else at risk.
SHOW JUMPING / ARENA EVENTING
The same horse/pony can have a maximum of two classes. Horse & Rider combinations cannot compete at three different heights.
Competitors may not walk the course when a class is underway. Tack and dress will be checked by the jumping steward.
All riders and competitors MUST wear a hard hat that comply with the current BRC guidelines. Skull caps must be worn with silk.
Body protectors are recommended but optional (compulsary in Arena Eventing). Anyone wearing a body cage must report to the secretary before competing.
All penalties are cumulative
DRESSAGE
The same horse/rider combination can only have one entry per Class with said horse/pony having a maximum of three classes on the day. Rider/horse combinations can only compete in two levels—i.e. Intro and Prelim or Prelim and Novice). Should you wish to enter the same class again, that entry will be HC. The same horse can have two riders in the same class.
Dressage tests may be called, if you do not have a caller the club can provide one at a cost of £1 per test.