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GREAT BOOKHAM SHOWS & EVENTS

GENERAL RULES & CONDITIONS

1. The organisers of these events have taken all reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of everyone present. For these measures to be effective, everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring and must obey the organisers / instructors.
2. Participants, or their parents/guardians if rider is under 18 years, must consider themselves competent to complete the activity for which they are entering. It is not the responsibility of the organisers to decide if a competitor is competent or their mount is suitable for the class. If the judge deems any rider or horse to be unsuitable / unsafe to participate they will be asked to leave immediately and no refund will be given.
3. Vet & Farrier - Mayes & Scrine Equine Veterinary Practice are on call. No farrier is on site or specifically on call for these events.
4. Great Bookham Equestrian Centre, the organisers, their representatives or helpers do not accept liability for injury, damage or loss suffered by spectators, competitors, their horses, grooms, friends, vehicles or property however caused and under any circumstances except proven negligence of the organisers.
5. Hard hats Correctly fitting riding hat complying with current safety standards, and safe footwear must be worn whilst mounted. Body protectors must be worn for cross country and are strongly recommended for show jumping.
6. Horses must be 4 years old or over to be eligible to compete in ridden classes. Animals deemed to be sick or lame will not be allowed to compete or be ridden on the showground and a refund will not be given. Stallions are welcome provided they are displaying appropriate tail ribbons, are well behaved and not causing a nuisance or danger to other competitors or their horses.
7. We reserve the right to cancel or alter any part or the whole of the schedule at any time.
8. The judge’s decision is final. Any objections must be brought to the organiser’s attention on the day of competition and we will make every effort to resolve problems. Formal objections should be lodged with the secretary within 30 minutes of the incident accompanied by a £30 deposit.
9. Prize money is given at a rate of 1 prize per 5-10 competitors. In the event of insufficient entries some prizes will be withheld. Additional prizes may be added according to sponsorship.
10. A vet’s or doctor’s certificate may be required for a refund of entry fees.
11. Bad weather—If weather or ground conditions are poor it is the responsibility of competitors to confirm that events are running by ringing 01372 451458 or 07957 224205 the evening before or morning of each competition. Every effort will be made to re-schedule, but in the event of a competition being cancelled, entry fees minus a small administration charge will be refunded .
12. It is the responsibility of all participants to clear up their rubbish and debris and leave the showground fit for grazing. Please do not leave your rubbish behind on the showground.
13. All dogs must be kept on a lead at all times. Owners who allow their dogs to run loose on the showground will be required to remove them from the premises immediately.
14. Any queries telephone 01372 451458 or 07957 224205.