In order to keep the shows fun and safe for all, it is important to have some show rules that are applicable at each one of our events. Your cooperation with this rules will assist with the smooth running and continued enjoyment and safety for all participants and spectators. 

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1. The organisers reserve the right to alter the schedule in anyway whatsoever.

2. The judge’s decision is final.

3. Any objection must be handed in to the secretary in writing, within one hour of the event in question with a deposit of £10.00 to be forfeited if the objection is not substantiated by the judges and/or committee.

4. Hard Hats to comply with current standards must be worn at all shows, Batons must also conform to BSJA standards, No whips are allowed to be used.

5. The organisers accept no responsibility whatsoever for anything which may occur to competitors, their servants, their property or horses. It shall be deemed a condition of entry that each entrant shall agree to indemnity the show and its organisers against legal action arising from any such incident.

6. All jumping classes run under BSJA rules.

7. No horse or pony may be ridden in any class under the age of four years (on January 1st this year).

8. Mountain and moorland ponies must be shown in the natural state; they must be true to type for unregistered classes.

9. The committee may act in any way they see fit in any dispute or any other matter.

10. No horse or pony may jump in more than three classes at any show.

11. To qualify for trophies at the end of the year, members must attend one work party, or help on one show day, then have your name entered in the work book by the show secretary. Points will only be accrued from the date of joining.

12. Judges may be changed at organiser’s discretion.

13. No colts or stallions to be handled or ridden by under 14 year olds in showing shows.

14. We cannot be held responsible for class clashes, please ensure you prioritise your classes , classes may be held at judges discretion and refunds will not be given.

15. In the interest of the welfare of the Horse/Pony the Committee have the right to question whether the rider is at a suitable height/weight for combination.

16. As stated by the BSJA new rule for 2026 a baton must never be used on a Horse or Pony after a refusal or elimination or in anger and never to be used on the horse’s head. The baton may be used to support the shoulder to encourage the horse but no more than three times whilst in the arena.

17.Misuse of the baton in the arena, practice arena or anywhere on the showground will result in disciplinary action being taken

18. You must take all your rubbish home or put in the bins on the showground.