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● All competitors must have third party liability insurance.
● All competitors compete at their own risk.
● A two-minute call will be issued to any competitor not present when required. Notify the caravan if you are engaged in another class otherwise you may be
removed from the class. We always try to accommodate competitors whose classes clash. However, on occasions, this is not possible.
● Competitors under the age of 16 years must be accompanied by an adult.
● All ages as of the 1st January 2025.
● Spurs are only allowed in classes if applicable but competitors under the age of 16 years are not eligible to wear spurs in any class.
● Whips: Maximum length of 75cm (30”) in all SJ and WH classes.
● SJ and WH heights are at Judge’s discretion and subject to ground conditions.
● SJ and WH Competitors may only compete in 3 Classes per section i.e. 3 WH, 3 SJ
● Whilst mounted, competitors must wear a current British Standard/PAS approved hard hat.
● Competitors must have attained their third birthday.
● Lead rein ponies to be shown in snaffle bridle and lead rein to be attached to the noseband.
● Lead rein competitors to be 9 years and under (age as of 1st January 2025)
● First Ridden competitors to be 12 years and under (age as of 1st January 2025)
● All mounted/in hand horses and ponies must be shown in appropriate tack.
● All competitors to wear correct and appropriate show attire for the classes they wish to enter.
● If a rider or horse is involved in a fall then this should be reported to the caravan on the day.
● All earrings and body studs to be removed before entering any ring as a competitor.
● Regardless of age, the rider must be a suitable height/weight for the horse/pony, including lead rein.
● Competitors are encouraged to wear body protectors in classes and will not be deducted points in any class including showing classes.
● The winner of the Beginners Showing Class at the end of year presentation will no longer be eligible to enter this class.
● Parking is available on the showground at your own risk. The Committee accept no responsibility for damage to vehicles or its contents
● Parking is to be confined to designated areas other than Judges and Officials.
● The Committee reserves the right to amalgamate/cancel any class if fewer than 4 entries are received. In the event of cancelled class(es), entry will be refunded.
● The Committee reserves the right to omit classes from future shows if insufficient entries.
● Objections- £20.00 to be deposited to a committee member within 30 minutes of the incident. Written confirmation produced within 7 days, £20.00 will be
returned if the objection is upheld.
● Entry fees are non-refundable unless class is cancelled by RRC.
● Membership is non-refundable.
● There are no disabled toilet facilities on the showground.
● Mucking out of horseboxes and trailers on the showground is strictly forbidden.
● For full list of Club rules please see the RRC facebook page.
Ripley Riders Club, established in 1947, hosts equestrian events for all levels, fostering community, competition, and horsemanship in Derbyshire.
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