1. This event will be run under BHS Riding Club Rules 2008 edition.

2. Save for death or personal injury caused by the negligence of the organisers or anyone for whom they are in law responsible, neither the organisers, nor Fair Oak, nor any employee nor any person acting on their behalf, accept any liability for any loss, damage, accident, injury or illness to horses, owners, riders, spectators or any other persons or cars and contents or property whatsoever, whether caused by their negligence, breach of contract or in any other way whatsoever.

3. The organisers and owners of Fair Oak have taken reasonable precautions to ensure the Health and Safety of everyone who uses the course. For these measures to be effective, everyone must take reasonable care to avoid and prevent accidents occurring, and must obey the rules and instructions from officials.

4. Hats - BSI Kite marked PAS 015 or BS EN 1384 or ASTM F1163 (with SE1) must be worn at all times when mounted, with the chinstrap fastened. Back protectors (current BETA recommended) must be worn on the Cross Country Course. Medical Armbands are compulsory for cross country.

5. Entries: No entries will be accepted over the phone. In the event of cancellation of the competition prior to the day all entry fees will be refunded less £3 to cover expenses on receipt of a SAE within 14 days. Should the organisers have to cancel the event on the day for whatever reason then NO REFUND will be given. The Organisers reserve the right to cancel and / or amend any of the classes / sections as they feel fit and to refuse any entry without giving a reason. Entry fee less £5 will only be refunded if withdrawal is notified to the secretary by 6pm Thursday 22nd May and is supported by a veterinary certificate or a doctors certificate within 7 days. Entries will be done on a strictly first come basis and a waiting list will be held in the event of over-subscription to any section and any fees will be returned if withdrawals do not occur. All horses must have a current flu vaccination certificate.

6. If eliminated during the Cross Country, competitors may complete the course, but must move on to the next fence and make the way clear for any following horse for the rest of the round and the rider must obey any instructions or orders from officials. In the interests of safety if a second elimination takes place the rider must not carry on and must leave the course at a walk.

7. Times : Competitors are responsible for checking their times for this event. Times will be given for all classes and will be posted on our website www.fair-oak.co.uk from Friday 23rd May 12pm and from 2 pm.on Saturday May 24th at the Secretaries tent for those walking the course. Otherwise please phone for times Friday May 23rd between 6pm and 9pm on 01730 821508 or 821073. Please Note: Failure to report to the tack inspectors or starter at the correct time, will risk elimination.

8. SIC will be on site to provide Pre-Hospital treatment during this event if required, all competitors confirm that they are fit to compete in this event and that they consent to any treatment which may be given, advised or offered by the SIC trauma team. A medical armband must be worn when using the cross country course.

9. A £2 returnable deposit is required for the numbers, please bring the correct change.

10. Any objections must be made to the Secretary in writing within 10 minutes of the scores of that section being posted and must be accompanied by a cash deposit of £20 which will be returned if the objection is sustained. Video Evidence will NOT be accepted in support of an objection.

11. The course can be walked the day before the event between 2pm and 6.00pm. NO DOGS ALLOWED

12. Please do not muck out horse-boxes on site and please take all litter home with you

13. All horse boxes and Trailers must turn left when leaving and go via South Harting without fail.

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