Hope Valley Riding Club Unaffiliated Show Jumping

Non-members must hold their own third party insurance. (BHS, BD, BS, BE, Harry Hall etc)

All competitors are required to abide by the club rules, which are:-

The judge's decision is final.  No correspondence will be entered into.

Wearing of riding hats and chin straps to the current BSI standard is compulsory when mounted.  Suitable attire to be wo

Non-members must hold their own third party insurance. (BHS, BD, BS, BE, Harry Hall etc)

All competitors are required to abide by the club rules, which are:-

The judge's decision is final.  No correspondence will be entered into.

Wearing of riding hats and chin straps to the current BSI standard is compulsory when mounted.  Suitable attire to be worn in all rings.  Hats with peaks cannot be worn cross country.  Covers and silks are allowed.

The Committee and Organisers do not hold themselves responsible for any accident, loss or damage to competitors, spectators, animals, vehicles or property for any reason

Membership must be fully paid up before benefitting from discounted class prices.  Please use your membership number to get your discount.

Junior riders must have attained their 3rd birthday on the day of the show.

Any horse or pony competing in riding events must be 4 years of age or over in the current year and must be of sound condition.

No stallions are allowed at club events.  

Excessive use of the whip and/or spurs in any class will result in elimination.  No whips over 30 inches permitted in any showing class.  Spurs must be blunt, turned downwards and not inwards.

Riders must not gallop or canter anywhere on the showground except in the warming up area or in the arena.  Offenders will be asked to leave the showground without refund.

It is the Competitor's responsibility to enter the ring when asked to do so.  Failure to comply may lead to elimination from the class unless the ring steward has been informed of the circumstances

Dogs must be kept on a short lead at all times

Litter must not be dropped.  Bins are provided.

Entry fees cannot be returned except at the discretion of the Show Secretary.

Any objection/complaint must be put in writing and handed to the Show Secretary not more than one hour after the class and must be accompanied by £20.  If the objection/complaint is found to be justified by the Committee at their next meeting the £20 will be refunded.

The Committee reserve the right to alter the programme or to consolidate classes or abandon classes.  Also to amend or add to these rules as they feel necessary.