Clinics

GBEC is committed to furthering equestrian training in Surrey. The GBEC Training Programme will runs throughout 2008 and includes sessions with Mark Ruddock (international dressage rider & List 2 judge), Marcus Bauer (international dressage rider), Sally Thurloway (BSJA accredited coach and former international competitor), Tony Whipps (national event rider and eternally popular instructor), Lyn Walkling (BD Judge), Jonathan Cook (championship county show rider) and Mayes & Scrine Equine Veterinary Practice.

Further dates follow throughout the year. Send email to shows@gbec.info to be kept up-to-date with GBEC training programmes.

Great Bookham Equestrian Centre Clinics

GENERAL RULES AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

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 themselves take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring and must obey the instructions of the organisers / instructors.

2.   Participants, or their parent/guardians if rider is under 18 years,  must consider themselves competent to complete the riding clinic 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 clinic. If the instructor of a clinic 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.     First Aid-at each event a trained first aider will be on site, but no dedicated ambulance is on site. In the event of an emergency local 999 ambulance service will be called upon.

4.     Veterinary-Mayes & Scrine Equine Veterinary Practice are on call.

5.     Farriery-no farrier is on site or specifically on call for these clinics.

6.    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.

7.    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.

8.     Horses must be 4 years old or over to be eligible to take part in ridden clinics. Animals deemed to be sick or lame will not be allowed to compete or be ridden on the premises and no refund will be given.

9.     Correct tuition fee must be received to be eligible to participate.

10.  One week's notice must be given if withdrawing. Participants withdrawing with less than 7 days notice will not be eligible for a refund of entry fees without a vet's or doctor's certificate.

11.   The organisers reserve the right to cancel or alter any part or the whole of the schedule at any time.

12.   Bad weather-If conditions are poor participants are advised to confirm their chosen clinic is running by ringing 01372 451458 or 07957 224205 the evening before or morning of each clinic.  In the event of a clinic being cancelled we will re-schedule.

13.  It is the responsibility of all participants to clear up their rubbish and debris and leave the grounds fit for grazing.  Please do not leave your rubbish behind on the showground.

14.   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.

Ripley Horse & Rider-for all your competition preparation needs.

67 High Street, Ripley. 01483 479565 www.ripleyhorseandrider.co.uk