CONDITIONS OF ENTRY TO LOWER HADDON LIVERY EVENTS
Entries submitted are assumed to have read and agreed to the following rules.
Entries will not be processed until paid in full.
Enquiries: - Mob 07941036040/Email [email protected]
Rosettes to 6th place (dependent on entries) – Supplied by The Bampton Rosette Company
HEALTH AND SAFETY
The organisers of this event have taken reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of everyone present.
For these measures to be effective, everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents
occurring and must obey the instructions of the organisers and all the official stewards. If you come to the event on
your own, please notify the organisers on arrival.
RULES & CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
1. Events and competitions are unaffiliated unless stated otherwise. However, they will be run in accordance with
the appropriate discipline rule books and in addition the rules set out below.
2. The organisers and landowners accept no responsibility for any loss or damage to any person, animal, vehicle or
property whatsoever – however caused. Owners/riders enter entirely at their own risk and it is a condition of entry
that no liability of any kind attaches itself to the organisers, judges or landowner of the show in any respect
whatsoever.
3. Correct riding attire must be worn – it is the rider’s responsibility to ensure this rule is observed. Correctly fitting
headgear and boots with heels must be worn by anyone mounted on the showground. Headgear must conform to
the current BHS safety standards and must be either PAS 015 or BSEN 1384 standard or be prefixed with AST or SEI
and must have a three point harness. Spot checks may be carried out. Non compliance will result in elimination. This
rule takes precedent over rules on headgear/footwear contained in any Rules of Affiliated bodies. Back protectors
are compulsory for this event.
4. The judge’s and/or organiser’s decision is final
5. The organisers reserve the right to refuse entry without giving a reason and will return the entry fee
accompanying such entry.
6. The judges reserve the right to eliminate any unfit or unsound horse/pony. Any person, in the opinion of an event
official, seen ill treating a horse/pony will be required to leave the showground immediately and partake in no
further competitions at that event regardless of any entry fee being paid.
7. Entry fees will only be refunded on the production of a medical or veterinary certificate.
8. Horse/Ponies are not to be left unattended when tied up to vehicles.
9. Children must be properly supervised at all times.
10. Please do not leave any rubbish, droppings etc. on the showground.
11. If dogs are permitted on the showground, they must be kept on a lead.
12. No dogs, prams or bikes are permitted in the competition arena.
13. All horses/ponies must have been vaccinated for Equine Influenza within the last 12 months and it is strongly
advised that horses have a booster if they have not been vaccinated in the last 6 months. You must allow 6 clear
days between having the booster and arriving at the venue. Bring your horses/ponies passport. Lower Haddon Livery
will randomly check passports.
Warning Lower Haddon Livery is situated next to Brize Norton RAF Base so there may be low flying aircraft during
the day and the MOD training rifle range may be in use
DAMAGES - Any damage caused to property, person or animal howsoever incurred that is deemed to be the fault of a person/animal/vehicle whilst they are on Lower Haddon premises may incur a financial charge or reparation. Lower Haddon accepts no responsibility in this occurence but will support and enforce appropriate charges and has the right to exclude any individual from the premises.
PLEASE note that as of 2023 we are following guidance given by the following organisations for our horse/pony and rider combinations' safety and welfare.
In the event that you disagree with a decision made regarding healthy and safety or welfare by a representative of Lower Haddon - we request that you discuss this with us in person or in writing as soon as possible. If you are aggressive or abusive towards an animal or person whilst on Lower Haddon premises you may receive a ban from attending again. If as a spectator to an incident that concerns you regarding abuse or aggressiion etc to another human or animal please bring that to the attention of a Lower Haddon representative as soon as possible. Where possible video evidence is useful but please do not put yourself in the line of fire of an angry person. Thank you.