1. In Classes 2, 4 and 5, each team should consist of 3 or 4 horses. In these classes there will be a PEN requiring 3 HORSES TO HAVE 12 FEET ON THE GROUND AT THE SAME TIME. The penalty for failing to observe this rule to be the addition of 20 seconds per team. In Classes 1 & 3 both horses must be in the PEN together or a dressing penalty will be incurred.
   
   
2. In Class 1 & 3 there will be “dressing” fences/areas – please check in the Secretary’s tent when declaring for the details. A 10 second penalty will be added for each length of daylight between the horses.
   
   
3. Competitors must jump the fences in numerical order with red flags on their right and white flags on their left. Any horse taking the wrong course will be eliminated.
   
   
4. Competitors are asked to retire after three refusals at any one fence, or five refusals on the course per horse. The Team/Pair will be disqualified for an abuse of these rules by an individual member. Teams and Pairs not completing the course in twelve minutes will be eliminated. No stop watches to be worn.
   
   
5. Horse Falls – Elimination. When a horse falls during any class, it is immediately eliminated and horse and rider may not continue on the course. A horse is considered to have fallen when at the same time its shoulder and quarters have touched either the ground or the obstacle and the ground, or when it is trapped in a fence in such a way that it is unable to proceed without assistance or is liable to injure itself. This does not prevent horses which stumble or refuse, thus unseating the rider, from being remounted to continue.
   
   
6. Each competitor will wear a different number. These will be issued, on payment of a deposit of £5 per number, from the Secretary’s office.
   
   
7. Each team/pair will be given a starting time (which may be altered at any time by the Organising Committee). Teams/pairs must be in the collecting ring and ready to start at least 20 minutes before their starting time.
   
   
8. All horses/ponies must be over 5 years. Riders must be 12 years and over in Class 1 & 2 and 16 years and over in Classes 3, 4 & 5. A horse/pony may compete in any two of Classes 1, 2 or 3. Any horse in Class 4 and 5 – may only compete once on the day. The Stewards will be mindful of Equine Welfare with any horse competing twice.
   
   
9. CRASH HELMETS AND BODY PROTECTORS MUST COMPLY WITH CURRENT RECOGNISED BRITISH SAFETY STANDARDS. STOCKS MUST BE WORN. ALL THOSE MOUNTED, INCLUDING GROOMS/HELPERS MUST WEAR A HARD HAT WHEN MOUNTED.
   
   
10. In the event of a tie, the appropriate prize money will be divided. There will be no jump off. Prizes/ Rosettes may be withheld at the discretion of the organisers if there are insufficient entries
    
    
11. 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
    
    
12. 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 Veterinary Surgeon to put down a horse on humane grounds.
    
    
13. The judges/stewards decision will be final at all times. A Medical Officer/Vet/Fence Judge/Steward has the authority to stop a rider from re-mounting/continuing after a fall and to stop an unfit or exhausted horse from continuing the course.
    
    
14. All special prizes will only be awarded to those NOT in the first four and only one special prize per team. Teams must complete the entry form if they wish to be considered for any of the special prizes.
    
    
15. All Competitors must obey the orders of the Starter and the time for each team/pair will be taken from the drop of the Starter’s flag and end in Classes 2, 4 & 5 as the third team member, or the second horse in Class 1 & 3, crosses the finishing line.
    
    
16. The Organising Committee reserve the right to:
    • Withhold all or any prize money or prizes in the event of insufficient entries or sponsorship.
      
    • Alter advertised times.
      
    • Refuse any entry with or without stating a reason.
      
    • Alter the course or leave out any obstacle before or during the competition.
      
    • Eliminate any competitor not adhering to the rules or disobeying an Official.
      
      
17. The organisers, landowners and occupiers of the land do not accept responsibility or any liability for any accident, damage, injury or illness to horses, owners, riders, grooms, spectators or any other person or their property whatsoever. Vehicles are parked at their owners’ own risk.
    
    
18. Dogs must be on leads at all times and children to be kept under control.
    
    
19. Any team, pair, or any other person wising 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.
    
    
20. 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.

Team Chase Championship 2010: The first two prize winners in class 4 will qualify for the National Team Chase Championship which will take place on Sunday, 28th March 2010.
Should either of the first two teams already have qualified, the qualification will be handed down to the next highest team(s) in the first twelve

Start Times: Will be available from 6.30pm to 9.00pm on Friday 18th September 2009 from the Entries Secretary (01335 345988) and will also be posted on the Team Chasing website (www.teamchasing.co.uk).

Entry Forms & Cheque to be posted to
(payable to Meynell & South Staffs Hunt)

Mrs. Louise Williams, Glebe House, Osmaston, Ashbourne,
Derbyshire. DE6 1LW

Telephone: 01335 345988 - Fax: 01335 348426
Mobile: 07990 550547

Email: ljwilliams@britishhorseracing.com

NO CALLS AFTER 9.00pm - PLEASE!!