TEAM CHASE

RULES

1. Teams will consist of four horses and riders, the fastest three to count. The time of the third member to finish will be the time of the team.
2. No horse may compete more than once during the day.
3. Any horse that falls will be eliminated and must leave the course.
4. Crash hats and back protectors must be worn by all competitors.
5. All riders must be 16 years and over where applicable.
6. All horses must be 14.2 hands high and over.
7. Competitors may exercise their horses in the area provided. They may not ride on or near any part of the course except when competing.
8. Competitors must jump all fences in numerical order with red flags on their right and white flags on their left.
9. Any competitor having three refusals at a fence or five on the whole course will be eliminated and must retire immediately.
10. Any rider who sustains concussion will not be allowed to ride again on the day.
11. The Judges’ decision will be final at all times.
12. Competitors will be expected to pay for services received from the veterinary surgeon, farrier, horse ambulance, doctor or any other medical service.
13. In the event of postponement no refund of entry fees can be made, but if the event is cancelled 50% of the entry fees will be refunded.
14. The organisers accept no liability for any accident, damage, illness or injury to horses, owners, riders, grooms, ground spectators or any other persons or property on the ground. All cars and horseboxes are parked at owners’ risk.
15. All vehicles are parked at the owner’s risk.
16. The organisers reserve the right to:
    1. refuse any entry with or without stating reasons
    2. alter the course or leave out any obstacle before or during the competition
    3. eliminate any competitor not adhering to the rules
    4. refuse to allow any rider to compete if deemed unfit by the Medical Officer
    5. refuse to allow any horse to compete if deemed unfit by the Veterinary Officer
    6. alter the advertised times
17. 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.
18. MFHA Team Chase Rules apply.