General Rules for Riders and Spectators

DEFRA may require competitors to produce their horse passport at any time.

 

Cockington Riding Club insists that hard hats which conform to a minimum BSI standard of PAS015 (2011), SNELL E2016 or AS/NZS3838 (2006), correctly fastened, by any person who is mounted whilst on the showground.

                                                                                                            

All competitors are recommended to have 3rd party insurance.

 

All cars parked at owners’ risk. No cars on main show field past the warm up area except committee members, blue badge holders and judges’ vehicles.

 

Dogs must be kept on leads at all times & dog poo to be cleared up by the owner and taken home.

 

No mucking out of lorries and trailers allowed on the showfield please take it home with you.

 

No cantering or galloping outside rings when on the show field.  Riders must leave the ring at a walk at all times.

 

The committee reserve the right to refuse any entry to protect the welfare of any horse/pony.

 

The committee reserve the right to limit entries to control class sizes. Classes may be cancelled or amalgamated if insufficient entries.

 

Judges names are not printed in the schedule we will aim to post judge’s names to Facebook NO earlier than the week before the event.  However if you are worried about being able to show under a particular judge you are welcome to contact a committee member the week before the show.

 

No change of saddlery allowed between phases in the Working Hunter ring. Horses may wear FRONT boots ONLY for the jumping phase.

 

All competitors and horses / ponies must be correctly dressed for their classes.

 

Practicing in any ring will lead to disqualification from the days’ events unless it is a marked / designated warming up area.

 

No artificial aids for example, balancing reins, grass reins, side/draw reins.  Martingales permitted for jumping only. 

 

Trimming of the horses sensory hairs around the mouth, nose, eyes are ears is NOT permitted.

 

 Horse to rider ratio.  We take horse welfare seriously, size and proportionality is an important consideration to ensure the horse/pony is suitably mounted and achieve a harmonious way of going. Current research suggests horses/ponies should carry 10-20% of its healthy body weight, this includes the weight of clothing, boots, hat and tack. 

The health, fitness, workload, age of the horse/pony and rider fitness, balance and ability will all have an impact, lowering the % of total weight to be carried.

 

The focus of this guidance is equine welfare rather than rider weight. 

 

We encourage all our riders to dismount as soon as they have finished their classes.  If any spectators have any concerns over any aspect of horse welfare we encourage them to come and speak to a committee member privately.

 

We support our judges decision with regards to all aspects of horse/pony welfare.

 

Schooling whips to only be used for dressage. 

 

Any misuse/abuse of whips/spurs at any event will result in expulsion from the venue. No whips or spurs in gymkhana rings or handy pony classes.

 

All Suitability, Lead Rein and First Ridden classes must be ridden in snaffle bridles with cavesson nosebands only. Lead reins must be attached ONLY to the noseband.

 

The committee strongly advises that competitors taking part in Jumpcross events wear a suitable back protector.

 

Members must have paid their subscription before entering any class on day of show for points to count towards cups, or to be eligible for members awards.

 

First aid must be paid at each show anyone abusing this will lose any points they have been awarded.  All pre entry events have first aid included in the entry fee.

 

The judge’s decision is always final.

 

Any complaints must be registered at the entries caravan and accompanied by a deposit of £20.00 refundable only if the complaint is upheld after consideration by a minimum of 3 committee members.

 

If competitors require rosettes/dressage sheets to be forwarded to them after the event, it is their responsibility to leave a large SAE or £2 at the caravan before leaving the show field.

 

Maximum of 6 classes per show can be entered per horse (not including Gymkhana or Thelwell) if this rule is not adhered too, you may be asked to leave the show ground.

 

Well behaved Stallions / Colts are welcome but may be asked to leave if they are causing disruption to other competitors.

 

Entries will not be taken before 8.30am on Show Days.

 

Ridden horses must be 4 years of age or over on day of show.

 

Minimum age of 3 years old for a rider (age on the day of the show.)