1.       The Organisers and Norton & District Riding Club accept no responsibility for any accident, damage or injury to riders, spectators, horses or any other persons or property however caused.

2.       Age to be taken from 1^st January 2008

3.       No pony/horse under 4 years of age will be eligible to compete.

4.       Correct dress must be worn for appropriate classes.

5.       No cantering around the show field.

6.       Children to be supervised at all times.

7.       Horses should not be left unsupervised when tied up to the outside of lorries or trailers.

8.       No persons allowed in any ring unless with the authorisation of the ring steward.

9.       No schooling whips are allowed and misuse of whips and spurs may result in elimination.

10.   Any child or pony entering lead rein must remain so ALL DAY with the exception of classes 13 & 18.

11.  All lead rein ponies in show classes must be in a snaffle bridle with lead rein attached to the noseband.

12.  Spurs may not be worn in classes 1, 6, 12, 13, 17 & 18. Spurs and crops may NOT used in games and ‘Roll Out The Barrel’.

13.  Show Jumping classes faults are as follows; 4 for knockdown, 4 for refusal, 2^nd refusal automatic elimination at which time you MUST retire from the ring. If you fall in the ring you are advised not to continue.

14.  Competitors will be penalised if they fail to report to their classes when called.

15.  NON-COMPETETIVE ENTRIES ALLOWED AT COMMITTEE’S DISCRETION ONLY.

16.  No refunds of entry monies at any event.

17.  Novice Jumping is open to pony/horse and rider combination not having won two first rosettes for jumping at any show excluding lead rein and Pre-Novice.

18.  All trophies are held for one year and must be returned by the date requested. Late returns WILL result in loss of deposit and may incur collection charges.

19.  The Judge’s decision is final.

20.  Any objection must be made in writing with a £10 deposit within 15 minutes of the class ending. Objections submitted correctly will be investigated by the Committee whose decision will be final.

21.  Any competitor using the Showground in such a way as to cause danger or hindrance to others will be asked to leave immediately.

22.  PLEASE TAKE YOUR LITTER HOME AND DOG OWNERS PLEASE COME EQUIPPED WITH A POOPER-SCOOPER. Dogs must be kept on a lead.

23.  No stallions permitted on the Showground.

24.  All times are approximate and classes may begin earlier or later depending on entries.