1. NO DOGS ALLOWED. No dogs are allowed at any of our venues.
2. Park conservatively, especially at Cote Green Farm where spaces are limited.
3. Rubbish should be disposed of correctly in the bins provided.
4. Please respect all stewards and competitors, any complaints must be raised with Liam Sloan. Offensive behaviour will not be tolerated.
5. The welfare of the horse is paramount. Any misuse of equipment or distress to the horse is forbidden.
6. Only the rider who is entered to ride the horse in the test is allowed to ride the horse at any time at the competition.
7. The 'left hand to left hand' rule applies. Riders walking their horse must ride on the inside.
8. Withdrawals are accepted up to the competition date however, there are no refunds after the closing date.
9. NO LUNGING at any of our venues.
10. Our competitions are all self stewarding and it is therefore the competitor’s responsibility to be on time to ride their test.
11. In order to keep the competition running smoothly please could riders be aware that the 45 second rule applies. Riders who fail to begin their test 45 seconds after the judge has rung the bell are open to elimination at the judge’s discretion.
12. Only SNAFFLE bits which are permitted by BD and listed in the BD rule book are allowed. BD rules are available at all competitions. WILKIE SNAFFLES are NOT allowed. Using any forbidden bit will result in elimination.
13. Only tack specified in the BD rulebook is allowed. Martingales, brushing boots, bandages are not permitted during the test, including neck straps form Novice level upwards. Riders who begin their test wearing any forbidden tack are eliminated from the test.
14. The use of the rider’s voice, clicking or making a sound to influence the performance will result in 2 marks deducted for each time it occurs.
15. All schedules / fees are subject to change. The organiser reserves the right to alter, change, amend or cancel any event or part of without explanation.
16. At the championships all competitors must attend prizegivings in order to claim their prize, if not in attendance then they will forfeit this right to the prize.
All rules are for your safety and to help increase efficiency.
At each event all competitors qualify for league points and at the end of the year the top horse and rider combinations will receive an award.
All WPW Dressage members will be eligible to compete in WPW Members Championship Class at the championships..
To keep track of your point click on 'LEAGUE TABLE'
PLACING
1st is awarded 7 points
2nd is awarded 6 points
3rd is awarded 5 points
4th is awarded 4 points
5th is awarded 3 points
6th is awarded 2 points
Member is awarded 1 point