Rules
The Fern White Charity Show Rules
1. By attending The Fern White Charity Show you will automatically be bound by the rules of the show
2. The Fern White Charity Show accept absolutely no responsibility what so ever for death, personal injury caused by negligence of the organisers or any one whom they are in law responsible nor any agent employee or representative of these bodies will accept any liability for any accident, loss, damage, injury or illness to horse, owners, riders, spectators, land or any other person or property what so ever whether caused by negligence, breech of contract or in any other way what so ever.
3. All dogs must be kept on a lead at ALL times
4. All riders ages are classed as of the first of January
5. All ridden horses and ponies to be four years and over
6. All horses and ponies must carry a valid passport and this may have to be produced upon request of the organisers
7. Under twelve’s are not allowed to wear spurs in ANY discipline
8. Excessive us of whips or spurs will result in the rider being escorted off of the showground, with no refund
9. No Whips are not to exceed 75cm (30ins)
10. No Entry Fee will be refunded once the entry has been made
11. All complaints are to be made in writing to the Secretary with a fee £10, within 10 minutes of the close of the class.
12. HATS: approved BHS headgear with chinstrap fastened at all times must be worn by all mounted riders and the competitors must enter the ring correctly attired for the desired discipline.
13. The decision of the judges or committee is FINAL
14. No entries taken once the class has commenced except in extreme circumstances
15. The committee reserve the right to refuse entry, amalgamate or cancel any class at their discretion
16. We may in our absolute discretion refuse to accept any entry, the entry will be returned along with any fee and no correspondence will be entered into with regard to the non-acceptance
17. We reserve the right in our absolute discretion to change the identity of the judge for any classes from the one previously announced
18. Spectators are reminded that Horse and Ponies can be unpredictable and to take care of themselves and there children at all times. People behaving inappropriately will be advised, and if not taken notice of, will be asked to leave the venue. If you have “non horsey” persons attending the show to watch you, please ensure they are aware of potential hazards
19. Foals must be at least 3 weeks old and accompany their dams at all times
20. Lead-rein riders must be on the lead-rein all day except in class 3 Novice First Ridden
21. Correct attire must be worn at all times.
22. All participants are reminded of the importance of safe conduct at all times and are advised to use protective clothing that satisfies the current standard, they also are reminded that they part take entirely at their own risk and are advised that it is essential to hold the appropriate insurance cover. Notice is hereby given that the Fern White Charity Show & organisers of this event accept no liability for any accident, damage, injury or illness to any Pony, Horse, rider, owner, leader, spectator, or any other person or property whatsoever. All riders must carry their own liability cover for horse and rider.
23. Novices Not to have won a first place in ridden OR working hunters BEFORE 01 Jan in the current year. 4 year olds will remain a novice for the entire season regardless of the amount of firsts won.
24. Bitless bridles & running gags are NOT allowed.
25. Unsuitable bits will be penalised (eg Swales, Tom thumbs as Pelhams, Wilkies as bradoons) at the JUDGES discretion.
26. Pre entries only. Pre-entered combinations may be able to enter extra classes on the day, subject to availability.
All trophies are annual, this means they must be returned ready for next year’s show. They must be returned in the condition that they were received and cleaned. A £10 deposit is required, which will be refunded when the trophy is returned on time, and clean. If the trophy is returned late or unclean, the deposit will be withheld. If this trophy is not returned, the full value of the trophy will be charged to you. The trophies range from £50 - £200.
