Club Rules

GENERAL

Abridged rules - a full set of club rules is available for inspection in the cabin.

1. All persons attending events organised by South Derbyshire Saddle Club do so entirely at their own risk. Its management committee and persons
acting on their behalf will not accept responsibility for any loss, damage, accident or injury to any persons, animals or property however they are
caused.
2. If you have a complaint please lodge your grievance with any committee member at the show together with a Ł10.00 deposit which will be
forfeited if the objection is over-ruled.
3. The judge's decision is final.
4. Any type of abuse toward a judge or other club official will not be tolerated and WILL result in the person being asked to leave the ground and
their membership being revoked.
5. Except when competing in the ring or working in the designated practice area animals must proceed at a walk.
6. Competitors may exercise their horse/pony in the area provided. They must not exercise in the car park or horsebox area or in the spectator
areas/walk ways
7. Correct riding attire must be worn at all times while mounted on the show ground, particularly hard hats and riding boots.
8. No animal under 4 years old shall be allowed in any ridden class.
9. Stallions are welcome but must be bitted from yearling onwards.
10. Lead rein classes - Children to be aged 9 years and under. Ponies not exc. 13.2hh.
11. The leader in all lead rein classes inc. Most Appealing must be over 14 years.
12. Lead rein competitors may not compete in any other class off lead rein. Any competitor coming off lead rein during the season must declare their
intent as only one set of points will be counted towards the end of season trophies.
13. Lead rein ponies must be in a snaffle bridle with the lead rein attached to the noseband.
14. No junior competitor may wear spurs at any time on the show ground.
15. All dogs must be kept on a lead whilst on the show ground. Owners of dogs who foul on the field must clear it up and take it with them.
16. Where the height of a horse/pony is in dispute a height certificate may be requested or the animal measured.
17. Except where those rules are inconsistent with the rules made by the SDSC, the rules of the B.H.S. and B.S.J.A. shall apply.
18. We strongly advise the wearing of body protectors.
19. A full set of rules is available for inspection in the cabin.
20. If insufficient entries, classes may be amalgamated.
21. Excessive use of the whip or ill treatment will not be tolerated and could result in the person being asked to leave the ground and their
membership being revoked
22. Anyone parking a vehicle inappropriately will be asked to move it.
23. Membership is discretionary. The club can refuse to allow a person membership without explanation.
24. Any perpetual trophies presented annually must be returned to the club by the last club show.
25. The AGM will be held during February.

NON COMPLIANCE WITH ANY CLUB RULE MAY RESULT IN FURTHER ACTION BEING TAKEN