Sandhurst Draghunt Inter-Hunt Team Relay

1. The team members must hand a hunting whip on to the next member of the team. If the whip is dropped, the competitor who is handing it over must dismount, pick up the whip and may, from the ground, give it to the next competitor. The lash may be taped up but should be no longer than the solid length of the whip.

2. If a team member fails to comp Show more

1. The team members must hand a hunting whip on to the next member of the team. If the whip is dropped, the competitor who is handing it over must dismount, pick up the whip and may, from the ground, give it to the next competitor. The lash may be taped up but should be no longer than the solid length of the whip.

2. If a team member fails to complete the course either through retirement or a horse having three refusals, the following member must complete the round from the point of retirement and then continue to jump their own round. This may not happen until the previous member has had three refusals on the course.

3. Time penalties of five seconds will be added for each fence down. Refusals and errors of course will increase the time taken to complete the course.

4. Teams must consist of four riders and four horses.

5. In the event of a serious accident to either horse or rider the opposing team member will complete their round and the clock then stopped for both teams. The next competitors will not be allowed to start the course until the injured rider/horse has left the arena. The competition will be re-started with the next rider of the team involved in the incident starting at the fence where the incident happened and the opposing team from the start line.

6. The decision of the Organisers on any matter shall be final.

7. Riders agree to comply with all instructions from any of the Organisers or stewards.

8. Should the event be cancelled due to inclement weather or due to reasons beyond the control of the Organiser, refunds will be issued less a £5.00 administration levy.

9. By entering the Inter-Hunt Team Relay, teams confirm that they have the authorisation to compete from the Masters of the Hunt or Chairperson of the Riding / Pony Club that they represent.

10. Hunts / Pony Clubs / Riding Clubs can enter more than one team.

11. All competitors and their connections should conduct themselves in a polite and courteous manner while on the showground. No abuse, whether verbal or physical, towards any other competitor, official, judge, steward, or animal will be tolerated. Anyone found guilty of this type of offence will be asked to leave the showground immediately. The decision of the Organisers shall be final in such a case and no entry fee will be refunded.

12. The Organisers, Sandhurst Draghunt (SC & RMAS Draghunt Ltd), the volunteers, and all persons involved with the running of the Inter-Hunt Team Relay, disclaim all liability for any damage or injury to any person or property, howsoever caused, whether by negligence or otherwise.

13. By entering the Inter-Hunt Relay, teams agree to these Rules and Conditions Of Entry and confirm that they hold appropriate public liability insurance for themselves and their horses. Show less