Celaeron Unaffiliated Dressage - Winter League & Christmas Show

Dressage Competition Terms & Conditions of Entry

1. General

1.1  By submitting an entry, all competitors confirm that they have read, understood and agree to abide by these Terms & Conditions.

1.2  All competitions are run under the current British Dressage (BD) Rules unless otherwise stated in the schedule. Where these Terms & Conditions differ fr

Dressage Competition Terms & Conditions of Entry

1. General

1.1  By submitting an entry, all competitors confirm that they have read, understood and agree to abide by these Terms & Conditions.

1.2  All competitions are run under the current British Dressage (BD) Rules unless otherwise stated in the schedule. Where these Terms & Conditions differ from the BD Rule Book, these Conditions shall apply for administrative matters only.

1.3  The Organisers reserve the right to refuse or cancel any entry without giving a reason.

1.4  The Organisers reserve the right to alter, combine, divide or cancel classes, amend judges, alter times or make any changes necessary for the safe running of the event.

1.5  Entry fees are non-refundable after the closing date except where the Organisers agree otherwise or where the competition is cancelled.

1.6  In the event of cancellation due to adverse weather, disease restrictions or circumstances beyond the Organisers' control, refunds will be made less any unrecoverable administration costs.

 
2. Eligibility

2.1  Horses and ponies must be at least four (4) years old.

2.2  Riders must ensure they enter the appropriate class and section in accordance with the eligibility criteria published in the schedule.

2.3  It is the competitor's responsibility to ensure horse, rider, tack and dress comply with current British Dressage Rules.

2.4 Stallions must be identified by a blue tail ribbon.

 
3. Horse Welfare

The welfare of the horse is paramount at all times.

3.1  No commercial, competitive or other consideration shall take precedence over the welfare of the horse.

3.2  Any horse considered by the Judge, Steward, Veterinary Surgeon or Organisers to be unsound, exhausted, distressed or otherwise unfit to compete may be eliminated or withdrawn immediately.

3.3  Abuse of any horse will not be tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to:

• excessive or inappropriate use of the whip
  excessive use of spurs
• abusive riding
• aggressive handling
• excessive warm-up
• riding an exhausted or lame horse
• inappropriate training methods

3.4  The Judge, Steward or Organiser has absolute authority to require any competitor to cease riding immediately if horse welfare is compromised.

 
4. Biosecurity

4.1  Competitors are responsible for ensuring they do not bring infectious disease onto the venue.

4.2  By attending, competitors confirm that:

• their horse shows no signs of infectious disease;
• their horse has not been in contact with any suspected infectious disease within the previous 14 days;
• they will not attend if their yard is under veterinary advice or movement restrictions.

4.3  Competitors must:

• use their own water buckets;
• avoid sharing equipment;
• clear all droppings and hay from parking areas;
• comply with any additional disease control measures introduced by the Organisers.

4.4  The Organisers reserve the right to refuse entry to any horse considered to present an unacceptable biosecurity risk.

 
5. Equine Influenza Vaccination

5.1  All horses must have up to date equine influenza vaccinations, with the last vaccine being administered more than 7 days prior to the competition.

5.2  Horse passports must accompany the horse to the venue and may be inspected at any time.

5.3  The Organisers reserve the right to refuse entry where vaccination requirements cannot be demonstrated.

 
6. Conduct & Behaviour

6.1  All competitors, owners, trainers, parents, supporters and spectators are expected to behave in a courteous, respectful and sportsmanlike manner.

6.2  The following will not be tolerated:

• abusive language
• aggressive behaviour
• bullying or harassment
  intimidation
• discrimination of any kind
• abuse towards judges, officials, volunteers or other competitors
• dangerous riding
• damage to property

6.3  Any individual behaving inappropriately may be instructed to leave the venue immediately without refund.

6.4  The Organisers reserve the right to refuse future entries.

 
7. Warm-up Arena

7.1  Competitors must obey the instructions of stewards at all times.

7.2  Safe riding practices must be observed.

7.3  Lunging is permitted only in designated areas and only with the permission of the Organisers.

 
8. Hats & Safety Equipment

8.1  Current British Dressage hat standards apply.

8.2  Protective headgear must be correctly fastened whenever mounted.

8.3  Suitable riding footwear must be worn.

8.4  Body protectors and air jackets may be worn at the competitor's discretion.

 
9. Dogs

Dogs may not be brought onto the showground.

 
10. Children

10.1  Parents and guardians remain responsible for children attending the venue.

10.2  Children must be supervised at all times.

 
11. Parking

11.1  Competitors must park where directed.

11.2  Engines should be switched off when stationary.

11.3  No horse may be left unattended while tied to a trailer or horsebox.

 
12. Photography & Media

12.1  Photography and video recording may take place during the event.

12.2  By attending, competitors consent to the use of photographs or video for promotional, marketing or educational purposes unless written notice is provided to the Organisers before the competition.

 
13. Indemnity & Liability

13.1  Neither Celaeron Equestrian Centre, its owners, officials, volunteers, judges nor any person acting on their behalf accepts liability for:

• accident,
• injury,
• illness,
• death,
• theft,
• loss,
• damage, to any person, horse, vehicle, trailer, horsebox or other property whatsoever.

13.2  Attendance and participation are entirely at the individual's own risk.

13.3  Competitors are strongly advised to ensure they have appropriate personal accident, veterinary and public liability insurance.

13.4  By entering, competitors agree to indemnify the Organisers against any claim arising from their own negligent acts or omissions.

13.5  Nothing within these Conditions excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence where such exclusion would be unlawful.

 
14. Veterinary Treatment

14.1  The Organisers reserve the right to obtain veterinary treatment for any horse where, in their opinion, immediate treatment is necessary and the owner or person responsible cannot be contacted.

14.2  Any veterinary costs incurred remain the responsibility of the owner.

 
15. Emergency Procedures

All competitors and visitors must comply immediately with instructions issued by event officials in the event of fire, severe weather, accident or other emergency.

 
16. Complaints

16.1  Any complaint must be made to the Secretary within 30 minutes of the publication of the relevant result.

16.2  The Judge's marks and placing are final.

16.3  Complaints regarding matters other than judging will be considered by the Organisers whose decision shall be final.

 
17. Acceptance

Submission of an entry constitutes acceptance of these Terms & Conditions in full.

CELAERON WINTER LEAGUE Official Rules

1. League Period

The Celaeron Winter Unaffiliated Dressage League runs from 1 October to 31 March.

Only competitions designated by the organisers as League Qualifiers will count towards League points.

2. Rules

All competitions will be conducted under the current British Dressage Rules, except where otherwise stated in the schedule.

Restricted and Open sections will be offered where applicable.

3. Eligibility

League points are awarded to the horse and rider combination.

Points cannot be transferred between horses or riders.

Where a rider competes more than one horse, each horse and rider combination will accumulate League points independently.

4. Levels

Separate League & Winter Finals awards will be presented at the following levels:

- Intro
- Prelim
- Novice
- Elementary
 
5. League Points

League points will be awarded at each qualifying competition as follows:

 
6. Qualification for the Winter Finals

To qualify for the Winter Finals, each horse and rider combination must:

- compete in a minimum of three League qualifying competitions at the relevant level; and
- achieve two scores of at least 62% at that level during the League period.
 
7. Winter League Awards

At the conclusion of the League, the following titles will be awarded at each level:

- Winter League Champion – highest League points.
- Winter League Reserve Champion – second highest League points.

League placings are determined solely by the total League points accumulated during the qualifying period.

 
8. Winter Finals

The Winter Finals will be held in April following completion of the League.

Qualified combinations will compete within their respective levels.

The following titles will be awarded at each level based solely on the percentages achieved in the Winter Finals class:

Winter Finals Champion
Winter Finals Reserve Champion
 
9. Winter Supreme Awards

The titles of Winter Supreme Champion and Winter Supreme Reserve Champion recognise the combinations demonstrating the highest level of performance across both the Winter League and the Winter Finals.

Eligible combinations are the Winter League Champion and Winter League Reserve Champion from each level.

Should a Winter League Champion be unable to compete in the Winter Finals, eligibility for the Winter Supreme awards will pass to the next highest placed eligible combination in the League standings.

A Winter Supreme Score will be calculated by adding:

Total League points accumulated during the League plus
Percentage achieved in the relevant Winter Finals class.

The eligible combination with the highest Winter Supreme Score will be awarded Winter Supreme Champion.

The eligible combination with the second highest Winter Supreme Score will be awarded Winter Supreme Reserve Champion.

No additional class or test will be required.

 
10. Tie Breaks

League

Where two or more combinations finish on equal League points, placings will be determined by:

- Highest number of first places.
- Highest number of second places.
- Highest average percentage achieved during League qualifying competitions.

If still tied, the title will be shared.

Winter Finals

In the event of a tie in the Winter Finals, placings will be determined in accordance with the current British Dressage Rules.

Winter Supreme

Should two eligible combinations finish on the same Winter Supreme Score the Champion will be determined by: 

- Highest Winter Finals percentage.
- Highest average percentage achieved during the Winter League.
- Greatest number of League wins.
- Highest individual League percentage.
- Shared title

 
11. General

The Judge's decision is final.

The organisers reserve the right to amend these rules, alter or combine classes, or cancel any competition should circumstances require.

The organisers' decision regarding League points, qualification, placings and eligibility for Winter League, Winter Finals and Winter Supreme awards shall be

We are unable to refund or transfer entries after times have been completed, whether published or not.