RULES

Personal Accident Insurance: It is a requirement that all participants carry Third Party insurance for not less than £5m. It is also strongly recommended that all participants have Personal Accident Insurance.

1. Class 1 will consist of two horses and two riders - both must finish.
2. Class 2 and 3 teams will consist of three or four horses and riders - the fastest three to count.
3. Teams must jump all fences between the red and white flags. Any horse taking the wrong course will be eliminated.
4. Falls will be penalised by time only. Team members are asked to retire after three refusals at any one fence, or five refusals on the course per horse. The Team will be disqualified for an abuse of these rules by any individual member.
   Teams not completing the course in twelve minutes will be eliminated.
5. Each team member will wear a different number. These will be issued at the Secretary's office.
6. Each team will be given a starting time - which may be altered at any time by the Organising Committee. Teams must be in the collecting ring and ready to start at least twenty minutes before their starting time.
7. No horse may compete more than once. Riders must be 16 years and over in class 2 and 3.
8. CRASH HELMETS & BODY PROTECTORS MUST COMPLY WITH BRITISH SAFETY STANDARDS. STOCKS MUST BE WORN. ALL THOSE MOUNTED INCLUDING GROOMS/HELPERS MUST WEAR A HARD HAT WHEN MOUNTED.
9. In the event of a tie, the appropriate prize-money will be divided. There will be no jump off.
10. Competitors may exercise their horses in the area provided. They may not ride on, over or near any part of the course except when competing.
11. Riders and owners of competing horses and their employees must obey any order given to them by a responsible official and in particular they shall not do anything liable to upset or hinder the smooth running of the event. Competitors must be prepared to accept the decision of the course Vet to put down a horse.
12. The judge's decision will be final at all times. Fence judges have the authority to stop unfit or exhausted horses from continuing.
13. The Organising Committee reserve the right to:
    1. With-hold any prize money because of insufficient declared entries.
    2. Alter the advertised times.
    3. Refuse any entry with or without stating a reason.
    4. Alter the course or leave out any obstacle before or during the competition.
    5. Eliminate any competitor not adhering to the rules.
14. The Organising Committee do not accept liability for any accident or damage, injury or illness to horses, owners, riders, grooms, ground spectators or any other person or property on the ground. All vehicles parked at owners' risk. No responsibility accepted for damage to or loss from vehicles parked on the premises.
15. All competitors must obey the orders of the Starter and the time for each team will be taken from the drop of the Starter's flag and end as the the third competitor crosses the finishing line.
16. Any team or any other person wishing to lodge an objection must first deposit £20 with the Secretary and make their objection in writing within 10 minutes of the last competitor completing the course (or being eliminated). The £20 deposit will be refunded if the objection is upheld.
17. In the event of postponement due to bad weather or any unforeseen circumstances, no refund of entry fee can be made, but if the event is cancelled 50% of the entry fees will be refunded.
18. Dogs must be kept on leads at all times.
19. TEAM CAPTAINS please contact the Entries Secretaries for starting times on Friday, 9th September between 6.30 p.m. and 9.30 p.m. Tel: 01283 575477

THE COURSE WILL BE WATERED IF NECESSARY