Great Bookham Equestrian Centre

MINI CHALLENGES

Friday 30th May & 25th July

Minis Challenges are a fantastic chance for junior riders to have-a-go and practice competition style events, including show jumping, mini cross country, gymkhana, handy pony.

There are practice sessions over both the show jumping and cross country courses and a competition in both, as well as competitive gymkhana and handy pony with prizes presented by Ripley Horse & Rider.

SHOW JUMPING
Starts at 1pm	Clear Round Jumping Starting at 1’6”/50cm. Height raised gradually to 2’3”. Can be led, assisted and encouraged!	Enter on the day	£4.00
Class 1	Ripley Horse & Rider Mini Challenge Jumping 2’3”/70cm. Two-phase competition. Lots of prizes in kind.	Enter on the day	£6.00
To follow	Clear Round Jumping Starting at 2’6”/75cm. Height raised gradually to 3’3”	Enter on the day	£4.00
CROSS COUNTRY
Starts at 1pm	Clear Round Cross Country Starting at 1’6”/50cm. Knock-down and portable cross country fences venturing from the ring into a second field suitable for the not-so-tall, not-so-fit or not-so-sure! Helpers and encouragement welcome. Height raised gradually to 2’6”.	Enter on the day	£4.00
Class 2	Ripley Horse & Rider Mini Challenge Cross Country 2’6”/75cm. Two-phase competition. Lots of prizes in kind.	Enter on the day	£6.00
To follow	Clear Round Cross Country Starting at 2’9”/85cm. Height raised gradually to 3’3”.	Enter on the day	£4.00
GYMKHANA
Class 3 Class 4 Class 5 Class 6 Class 7 Class 8	Slow Coach Dodgems Straight Down the Line Rescue Relay Speedy Gonzales Wet & Wild	Enter on the day	£2.00 each or 6 classes for £10
Class 9	Bucket Elimination	Enter on the day	£2.00
HANDY PONY CHALLENGE
From 2pm Class 10 Class 11	Ripley Horse & Rider Handy Pony Challenge Try your hand at the timed obstacle & trec course. Have as many goes as you like, fastest clear wins. Class 10 for 14.2hh and under. Class 11 for 14.3hh and over	Enter on the day	£4.00
ENTRIES MIGHT BE LIMITED IN ALL CLASSES

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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

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